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Music Fills the Air in Tom Nevers Sat. & Sun. With summer skies and salt spray on ocean breezes serving as a backdrop, the inaugural Nantucket Music Festival is set for this Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3, featuring a stellar lineup that includes Dispatch, Guster, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Alya Brown, Entrain, Steel Pulse, Donovan Frankenreiter, and nearly a dozen others. “Too many years have passed since fans of rock music, blues, and folk could enjoy an open air concert on Nantucket,” said NMF co-executive director Cynthia Dareshori, who founded the event with her friend and fellow islander Cheryl Emery. Dareshori and Emery were inspired to start the NMF after attending several other festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz Fest. “Cheryl and I saw so many happy people at those festivals,” said Dareshori. “We knew in our hearts that the time was right to bring that kind of happiness to music lovers on our island.” Daytime, open-air performances will take place both days from 11 am to 4 pm. In the evenings, sponsor dinners will be held under a tent with separate tickets and net proceeds to benefit the Celebrate Music Foundation, designed to support local musical performance and education initiatives. The festival will be held at Tom Nevers Field on Nantucket’s eastern side which has plenty of space to accommodate thousands. In addition to great music played on 2 stages, more than 50 tents spread out over 9 acres will sell food & crafts, and offer activities for kids. Guests can even ride a ferris wheel. Some Music Festival events are expected to be sold out by Thursday, but as of press time, general admission tickets are still available in advance at NantucketMusicFestival.com and from the new NMF office at 6 Sea Street, open daily from 9 am-7 pm. Day passes are $85; children age 12 and younger admitted free. Any remaining tickets will be available at the festival box office in Tom Nevers on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is not offered at Tom Nevers Field, but permits to park on New South Road are $15 online and first-come, first-served on Saturday and Sunday. Shuttles will transport festivalgoers to the event.
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THURSDAY, JULY 31 8:30 to 9:30 AM - “Power Up Your Pitch” with Coaching at the Corner An insightful & tool building discussion moderated by certified professional coach, Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC - “ Power Up Your Pitch.” $15. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. www.CoachingatTheCorner.com. 9 AM - Free Behind the Scenes Farm Tours Take a look at our organic production and learn the history of Bartlett’s Farm. Meet in front of the market at 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Robin of Raven’s Walk & learn about pirate life, search for treasure. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations recommended: 508-2285585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9 to 11 AM - Family Nature Walk with Maria Mitchell Assn Adult $10, Child $5. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.
10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10 AM to 12 PM - Kickball for Kids Ages 7-13 An organized game at Children’s Beach. Sneakers required. 10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show featuring Devon Woodhill See the exquisite jewelry designs of Devon Woodhill at Pageo, 46 Main St. 10:30 AM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse, hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20. 65+ & Teens: $15. Kids $10. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 Mo. Limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Robot Explorers for Ages 8+ After an introduction to robots & robotic spacecraft, teams assemble robot ‘cublets’ to learn how robots work. Children must be accompanied by an adult $50. Register at mariamitchell.org or 508.228.9198. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - SuperKids Program Skits, games, stories, prizes for ages 5-11 with a non-profit that works with local churches. Jetties Beach. 508 228 7285 x 1576. continued on page 19
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Island (Hip) Hopping by Sarah Teach Nantucket isn’t known for having a robust hip-hop scene. Instead, we rely on Neil Diamond to make us sing, Bing Crosby to get us on the dance floor, and we’ve never been to a wedding reception without Sinatra. But 26year-old island-based hip-hop artist Mark Dwyer wants to introduce Nantucket to a style it has yet to embrace. Forget all of your preconceived notions about rap. Dwyer isn’t interested in violence or any other negative themes that are often associated with hip-hop culture. “I’m very optimistic in my work,” explains Dwyer, whose stage name is M. Dwizzy. “My big thing is inspiring people to pick up a pen and pad instead of a gun. My hope is that they hear my music and they say, ‘you know what, man? I don’t need to sell drugs or kill anybody. I can make it another way.’ I want to show that truth and be that example.” Dwyer, who has just dropped his second album, writes and records in his home studio on Old South Road. An elaborate synthesizer sits in front of the studio’s window, and sound-absorbing cushions are arranged strategically about the small, whistle-clean room. “I can record music anywhere I put that eyeball,” he says, gesturing towards a basketball-sized foam orb with a central recording mechanism. Neatly attached to the walls are oversize images of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley and celebrated rappers Tupac, Jay-Z, and Biggie Smalls. “These guys are my idols,” says Dwyer, nodding as he gazes slowly around the room. “And this is my safe space where I come to make my art.” And just a few seconds of hearing Dwyer’s music proves that this art is worth sharing. Dwyer works in three musical genres: rap, reggae, and dancehall, a fastpaced style of digital pop that is uniquely Jamaican. All the way from bass to treble, every aspect of Dwyer’s songs is his own creation. Despite having no formal training in music, Dwyer’s natural knack for it has served him since he began recording five years ago. Many rappers don’t sing, and vice versa, but Dwyer carries his supple tenor up and down the gamut. He says continued on page 16
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Houseguests and Memories by Robert P. Barsanti He finally accepted the invitation and came down for the week. Linus lived in one of those far off Vermont towns that you drive through when you are on your way to Jay Peak or Montreal or you are on the run from the Feds. He had children. He had a wife. He had horses that would create havoc in their boredom. Professionally, he spent his career reminding people that they were the adults in the room when they wanted to eat paste and throw erasers. I had made the summertime offer to Linus, and then to his wife every year for a decade. Then I made the offer several more times until I passed beyond polite and into the zone of forceful and annoying behavior. Finally, this summer, as his boys hit middle school and the humidity dripped from the refrigerator onto a green puddle in the middle of the kitchen, he accepted. They arrived with a car, several sets of underwear, and one hat between the four of them. We loaned them towels, gave them our sunscreen, made their lunch, drove them to the beach, and taught the mountain folk how to enjoy a five foot high surf. They got burned, they ran out of money, the boys tracked sand into the house, a chair broke, and the dog barked at them each time they slammed the screen door. They had a wonderful time. The expiration date on houseguests is only a day longer than it is on the three filets of striped bass in the vegetable bins. Their vacation does not play well with our busy season. Further, they are always running with scissors both in town and at home. They drive the wrong way, park in the wrong direction, and eat the Heath Bar Crunch you were saving. To be on vacation is to have a clock spinning in your head; you know how fast the sand runs through the hour glass. You can only go out to dinner tonight, you can only go to the museum tomorrow, you might only play golf on the next day. But, one way or another, the alarm will ring on Friday morning and the 6:30 boat will take you back to the highway, the hassles, and the humidity. The same clock spins for us, the hosts. When the guests leave, we think that we can get back to normal. Having guests is not normal; they put you in their vacation. As a result, they reintroduce the island to you. To stand in the surf off Nobadeer in the middle of the afternoon; to walk the dog off of Barrett Farm road; to dig and eat your own littlenecks; all of these are the everyday luxuries that we let pass on our way to Normal. When the houseguests go, we will return to the patterns we wove before. The noises in the house will mutter the usual whines and creaks, the dog will settle himself under the table, and we can walk around in our underwear again. Our normal but comfortable life will rise from the grasses and slip back in the doors. After a week of chaos, Linus and I sat on the back porch on Thursday evening and watched the summer stars spin in a moonless night. Small birds darted back and forth, feeding on the clouds of bugs. The house had been dipped in aloe, then trundled off to bed. We sipped cheap beer, settled continued on page 31
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WHT Presents New A.R. Gurney Play by Sarah Teach Consider yourself cordially invited to sink into the comfy seats at White Heron Theatre Company (WHTC) and enjoy the latest work of American playwright A. R. Gurney. Family Furniture curtsies before an audience for the first time since its premiere at the Flea Theater in New York City last fall. With WHTC's characteristic black box set, imaginations can travel where they please inside Gurney's setting. It's 1952, and Dad, Mom, Brother, and Sister make up the model American family. The post-WWII establishment of suburbs is drawing distinct lines between the poor and everyone else; and this story's characters, with their dual home ownership and cashmere cardigans, are decidedly wealthy. As is often the case with moneyed people who do not wish to think of themselves as isolated, the Family Furniture crew does not honestly address their wealth. But that's not the only issue that this WASP family dances around. Though WASPs are a curious crowd, they would never say so themselves. And that's kind of the point of being one. Normalcy within one's own social circle is sought after like godliness in a nunnery. Select deviations are acceptable, so long as they are carried out discreetly. These are indeed people who have their serious conversations while sailing off of their waterfront properties. They do send their daughters to Vassar and bristle at the phrase "pissed off." Family Furniture, like many of Gurney's plays, is about this particular American social subset, and the nature of their relationships with one another and the rest of the world. Middle-aged parents Claire (LeeAnne Hutchinson) and Russell (Conan McCarty) aim to create mini versions of themselves in their children. And they've already succeeded, to some degree. (Only in WASP country would a sexually charged young man include the word "moreover" in his excited cries.) Though Peggy (Marina
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Young Theater Takes Root at Dreamland by Julianne Adams For the past few weeks, the Dreamland has been a flurry of activity during the day, not with film but with theater—Seussical Jr., to be exact. Spearheaded by Tiffany Gallo, the Children’s Theater Education at the Dreamland has grown rapidly since its humble tent beginnings and now includes three programs: Young Actors Theater Company (YATC), Junior Company, and Senior Company, each of which, if you ask the kids, is a blast. Gallo became involved with the Dreamland after performing in The Sound of Music on the as-yet-unfinished property six years. “I fell in love with the island. Typical story,� she jokes. “Then at the Foundation, we grew the children’s programming and we’ve watched it grow for the past five years.� A weeklong program, the YATC produces 20-minute performances of classic stories. This year, the YATC performances, held in the 314-seat Main Theater, all sold out. The Junior Company show, Seussical Jr. is likely to do the same. Like so many of his students, director Jimmy Calitri is back after last summer’s successful Beauty & The Beast. Calitri, who this fall is joining Providence College as an assistant professor and managing theater director, is brimming with good words about the 54 kids he is working with. “These kids are rocking and rolling,� he says. Because all the kids have greatly impressed Calitri with their acting chops, he chose Seussical in order to accommodate a large cast. “There are so many talented kids, that we really needed a show with lots of leads.� Anchored in Horton Hears a Who, Seussical is a musical amalgamation of Dr. Seuss’s greatest characters. Even with 20 principal characters, the ensemble musical left Calitri wanting parts. “I added six Things that aren’t in the script and those people were like, ‘Oh, I’m a Thing? But it’s not even in the script!’ but they are working.� For Calitri, that hard work the kids are putting in is what’s important. “I said continued on page 15
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“Suds” on the Beach by Dr. Sarah Oktay, Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station (see www.yesterdaysisland.com for expanded article & notations)
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One of the most common questions I get each year is: “What is the foam I see on the water in the harbor or in salt ponds like Sesachacha or Hummock Pond?” This foam looks alarmingly like churned up pollution or detergent. Fortunately, sea foam is actually a safe and natural component of sea water and one of the most important reservoirs of carbon in our natural world. The foam is created when dissolved organic matter, called DOM by chemical oceanographers, is mixed with air to form bubbles by the wind and waves. When small marine plants and animals called phytoplankton and zooplankton die in the water column, their cells are lysed or cut by bacteria and viruses and their organic material spills out into the water column. These particles are also dispersed during sloppy grazing, which is exactly what it sounds like: fish and tiny zooplankton ingesting smaller plants and animals don’t use a fork and knife or a napkin, so they make a huge mess that floats around in the ocean. Even tinier creatures, many smaller than a human hair (100 microns or micrometers) swim around in this stew and ingest the sugars and other good stuff. This loose carbon associated material (or DOM) mixes with ocean water and is often concentrated in bands of convergence zones by waves. This water contains a soup of proteins, lignins (tough cell wall material found in wood and some algae), and lipids (fats) derived from sources such as the offshore breakdown of algal blooms. These compounds can act as surfactants or foaming agents. As the seawater is churned by breaking waves in the surf zone adjacent to the shore, the presence of these surfactants under these turbulent conditions traps air, forming persistent bubbles that stick to each other through surface tension. Due to its low density and persistence, foam can be blown by strong on-shore winds from the near shore area onto the beach. continued on page 23
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BRIX Wine Shop Last fall when the season slowed, a couple that frequented the wine shop all summer invited me to their house for dinner. I knew they entertained a lot. Always armed with a detailed menu and a list filled with colorful sticky notes, they would come to the shop seeking wine pairings for their dinner parties. That night driving over, I figured I would be in for a treat. And dinner was just that, but it was their cocktail hour that I loved. In a room just off the kitchen, my host had everything set up precisely. Even the chairs were perfectly positioned—encouraging you to talk to the person next to you whom you’d never met. On the small center table sat a well thought-out cheese selection, two cheeses, just enough. Cucumber rounds kissed with edamame spread and unsalted almonds filled out the table. Just behind the sitting area sat another table lined with wine glasses—short stemmed and perfect for the cocktail hour rosé that was just about to be poured. That early evening we sat and talked and laughed and drank up each other’s company. I thought “this is how cocktail hour is done.” The island of Nantucket is no stranger to the cocktail hour. In fact, cocktail hour might as well have been invented for us. With warm breezy evenings and sunny skies, it’s practically an invitation to libation. But who invented the cocktail hour and when did it all begin? It’s not so much who invented cocktail hour, as it is what invented cocktail hour. Enter Prohibition. From 1920 until 1933, Americans could no longer legally buy alcoholic drinks at restaurants. At that time women were not allowed into illegal speakeasies either. So what’s a girl to do? Guys and gals started gathering at their homes during pre-dining hours to indulge in a few beverages before heading out for the evening. And so the cocktail hour was born. But it may have started long before that. Cocktail expert A.J. Rathbun wrote, “in
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Famous Musician at Nantucket Baroque Concertgoers on Nantucket will get the chance to hear J. Reilly Lewis, an acclaimed classical keyboard player and renowned interpreter of Johann Sebastian Bach, when he leads the second annual “Nantucket Baroque” concert on Wednesday, August 6, in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The candlelit concert also features an unusual combination of two double-manual harpsichords playing a concerto by Johann Ludwig Krebs (17131780) featuring Lewis along with Ann Colgrove, an accomplished harpsichordist and musical director at St. Paul’s. Soprano Jessica Goodeneough Heuser and cellist Mollie Glazer, both of Nantucket, join the concert of music created during the baroque era, from around 1600-1750. Dr. Lewis is recognized internationally as an accomplished keyboard artist and conductor, as well as a leading specialist of baroque music, particularly the music of J.S. Bach. A native of Washington, DC, Dr. Lewis performs regularly in his home city, as well as for national and international audiences. He has been the featured organ soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra, has presented numerous solo organ recitals, and has performed the complete Bach Goldberg Variations in recital on numerous occasions in the United States and abroad. This will be his first trip to Nantucket. A graduate of Oberlin College and The Juilliard School of Music, Lewis founded the Washington Bach Consort in 1977. In 1985 he was selected as the music director of the Cathedral Choral Society, the resident symphonic chorus of the Washington National Cathedral. Co-sponsored by St. Paul’s and Nantucket Arts Council, the “Nantucket Baroque” concert returns after its debut last year during the arts council’s annual Nantucket Arts Festival. The event reunites Colgrove, Heuser and Glazer, who played the concert last year, and features St. Paul’s recently restored and enlarged Hutchings-Votey pipe organ. Additional pipes and continued on page 47
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“Opera Laughing” One Night Only Fresh from New York City come four great singers, one excellent pianist, and an effervescent MC who is ready to explain it all in this special one-night only performance of Opera Laughing. This 70-minute review, takes place on Monday night August 4 at 7:30 p.m., sandwiched in between White Heron’s Equity season and the Nantucket Comedy Festival Monday nights at White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water Street. Opera Laughing includes Verdi, Cole Porter, Gilbert & Sullivan, Mozart, Puccini, and Donizetti. Brought to Nantucket by the Wendy Taucher Dance Opera Theatre, the company singers have recently performed with the NY Philharmonic, on Broadway, at Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Opera. Taucher’s casting always includes singers who enjoy acting just as much as singing and who create stage pictures which enhance the music. Donovan Diez, long-time actor, with over 200 national commercials under his belt, hosts the evening, keeping things moving, explaining just enough of each song plot to help you enjoy the music even more. Featuring some of the most popular beloved opera arias and ensembles, the evening includes tunes in four languages, a bit of Broadway and four singers who are opera-triple-threats. Opera Laughing is terrific for opera lovers who can’t get enough of good singing, and a charming introduction to those who might think of opera as not for them. Singers performing in Opera Laughing include returning Metropolitan District Awardee Michelle Trovato, New York Festival of Song’s James Martin, Broadway’s Glenn Seven Allen and Erika Person of NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players. The program is directed and choreographed by Wendy Taucher and conducted by Metropolitan Opera Artist Michael Fennelly. Tickets to this and to White Heron Theatre Company plays and comedy nights are available at www.whiteherontheatre.org.
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Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part II, enthusiastic imbiber Falstaff says, “Come, I will go drink with you, but I cannot tarry dinner.” Over the years, the cocktail hour has fallen in and out of style. During the 1950s, when the economy flourished, cocktail culture hit its stride. Imbibing in a beverage typically meant you aspired to sophistication and elegance. It was a time to kick back and relax after a hard day’s work with a martini or a manhattan. It became more of a mood, a tradition, than a period of time. The growing trend of families migrating to the suburbs in the 50s also offered up plenty of opportunity for home entertaining. The cocktail hour was alive and well. But during the 1970s the cocktail hour went dry. People’s interest turned to wine, beer, and other “non-alcoholic” festivities. Fancy drinks and all their frills exited left. No more were the early evening gatherings celebrating clever conversation and tasty tipples. Fast forward to present day, and we can thank the rebirth of craft cocktails for reigniting the cocktail hour. From Nantucket to New York City, restaurants, speakeasies, and craft cocktail bars are creating and recreating intricate drinks with complex flavors and ingredients. From boutique tonic syrups like Jack Rudy to small batch bitters like Bittermens, and artisanal spirits, people are sipping serious drinks with serious ingredients. And many of those cocktails date back to post-prohibition time. One of my favorite post-prohibition libations is a cocktail called The Bees Knees. Prohibition-era slang for “the best,” The Bee’s Knees used citrus and honey to camouflage the almost undrinkable flavor of bathtub gin. Still a timely concoction, today I use Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin. Made by Vermont beekeeper and honey aficionado Todd Hardie, his gin is perfect for this recipe. Located on the banks of the Lamoille River, Todd’s distillery is in Hardwick, Vermont. Just before bottling he adds a touch of honey to his craft gin, which imparts an aromatic, floral quality. Try this recipe at your next cocktail hour:
THE BEE’S KNEES 2 oz. Caledonia Spirits Barr Hill Gin 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice 3/4 oz. honey simple syrup (1:1 ratio) Shake and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon twist. Truthfully though, the beauty of today’s cocktail hour is that you don’t have to drink a cocktail at all. Nowadays, anything goes. From the island’s favorite sip, rosé, to a six-pack of Cisco’s Whale’s Tale Pale Ale, the cocktail hour is whatever you make of it. For me, rosé is my preferred cocktail hour pour. Offering up so many different styles, rosé can easily pair with food or not. A few of my go-to’s this season include Gobelsburger Zweigelt Rosé from Austria, Selection Ott ‘Les Domaniers’ (Domaine Ott’s little brother), and Domaine Vacheron Sanerre Rosé from the Loire Valley. Cocktail hour—it’s about anticipating that particular hour of the day, when the clock can’t hurry fast enough to five. It’s about gathering a group of people— a group of friends—encouraging conversation over whatever libation, be it a glass of wine or a cocktail from an earlier time. I’m a now very good friend of that couple who invited me over last fall. In fact, I’m lucky to be invited over to their house for dinner often. And even when it’s just the three of us, they assure a proper cocktail hour is always had. Because it’s five o’clock somewhere, right?
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this to them day one: ‘If this show is an amazing product, that’s great but I’d rather our process be amazing, I’d rather the product represent the journey. If you communicate, collaborate, and respect each other, it’s always going to be a good product.’� Calitri and Gallo hoped the ensemble musical would have a positive impact on the audience, as well as the performers. “We thought we could connect [the program] with books. Aside from the Cat in the Hat’s hat and the grass, everything else that comes out onto the stage is a book that pops out to be Jojo’s bed or folds down to become something. We’re hitting the educational value of books,� he says. “It’s also super funny,� he adds. And, for a youth musical, Beauty and the Beast PHOTO BY ALISON SHEEHY has fantastic production value. “[The kids] are working with such great people,� he says. “We’ve been lucky to work with really great designers who have worked all over the place and are really great people to be around,� says Calitri. Calitri praises the work of the whole production team, some of whom, like choreographer Michael Richards have worked with the kids before, to much success. “We were lucky to bring in Kathryn Kawekci [who worked on Beauty & the Beast] and Amanda Downing Carney, who is bringing costumes,� says Calitri. Professional designers, the pair help elevate Seussical, Jr. to a spectacle that will keep the whole family engaged. The young performers, a mix of year-rounders and summer residents, are
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of his creative process, “I just have to feel the music. If it’s there, it’s there. I don’t force it.” In the same fashion as Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, Dwyer first concocts a beat then adds lyrics. Always a stellar English student, he attended Stevenson University to study history, a writing-heavy major that enhanced his command of language. He says, “Writing a song is like writing a movie, except it has music and rhymes. It’s a story. Some lyrics I completely make up, but that’s a part of all creative writing.” Other M. Dwizzy verse is drawn from real life. He discusses the first time he connected with rap, as a poetry-writing kid in Jamaica. “I heard someone rapping and thought, ‘I can do that. You’re talking about my life.’” In the ultimate tribute to his Jamaican homeland, Dwyer has just released his first reggae song, “Guide My Steps.” (“Actual reggae,” he adds emphatically with a grin that gently teases the unauthentic.) The lyrics of “Guide My Steps”–full of gratitude and hope–evoke the peaceful contentedness of Bob Marley. Dwyer’s childhood in Montego Bay, Jamaica, was anything but peaceful. Riddled with police brutality and a sky-high murder rate, Montego Bay was unsafe, and Dwyer’s mother wanted her son out of that environment. When Dwyer was 15, his family moved to Nantucket for a work opportunity. He started attending Nantucket High School, and quickly fit in with his peers. Academically, his learning curve wasn’t steep; he just had to remember to do things like remove “u” from the word “color,” since Jamaican schools teach British English. Other areas proved a bit more difficult. He says, “I missed out on folklore and the other things people learn as they’re growing up in a certain place. When kids would make references to shows like Saved by the Bell, I wouldn’t get it.” When asked about similarities between Nantucket and Jamaica, Dwyer immediately responds, “Other than being islands, there are absolutely none. Nantucket is a lot quieter. As an artist, I can concentrate out here, and I think that comes through in my music. It’s so peaceful. If you’re a violent person and you come out here, you’d better leave that part of you behind. Sometimes we have bad stuff happen, but Nantucket is not the place for violence. In that, it doesn’t reflect the real world. The real world is brutal. It's painful, cutthroat. It’s not friendly like it is here. But it was growing up in a tough environment that made me realize I wanted to stay out of trouble so I could accomplish great things.” Due to the island’s large Jamaican population, Dwyer gets plenty of chances to hail back to the more pleasant aspects of his childhood, such as speaking Jamaican Patois, a dialect of English that is largely unintelligible to continued on page 17
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the average English speaker. Dwyer says of his fellow Jamaicans on Nantucket, “They come here and work mediocre jobs because they don’t have the education to get better ones. But Jamaicans work hard at everything they do, especially when it comes to bettering their lives. We aren’t bothered by having to take a cold shower or hand-wash our clothes if the washing machine is broken.” Dwyer’s own day job is in the appliance delivery department at Marine Home Center. He says, “If I’m not working, I’m music. making Time and repetition, repetition, repetition are what make success happen. In my music, I try to motivate people toward their own success.” Dwyer markets his music through social media, an avenue that has opened what is literally a world of opportunities for artists whose budgets don’t have room for traditional advertising. “With today's technology and social media, people like me can make it without a record label,” says Dwyer. “I’d like to be famous, but that’s not my main goal. I really just want to make a living from my art. If you wake up in the morning and get to do your art, that’s a good day.” Check out Dwyer’s music on iTunes or at MDwizzy.com, where you’ll find songs, music videos set on Nantucket, and chances to buy his album. Listen for Dwyer’s Nantucket theme song, called “Live from ACK,” which is on his latest album, New Testament.
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clearly loving the experience Calitri has crafted for them. “We have a nice new crop of students,” says Gallo, “but we have high retention rate.” In fact, so many students wanted to stay on after aging out of the Junior Company that the Dreamland began a Senior Company. Three of these students, Lizzie Roswig, Leah Hull, and Paige Walker, have been involved with the program since its start. Hull and Walker were even part of the Sound of Music production that initially inspired the youth programming. Proud theater kids, the girls are so enamored with the Dreamland that they’ve taken on non-performing roles outside of the Senior Company. Roswig is a Suessical assistant stage manager and worked with YATC; Hull, an island native, helps with hair and make-up, serves as prop master, and works the concession stand; Walker, who also worked with YATC, doubles as assistant stage manager and dance captain. The three girls are ardent in their love for the Children’s Theater Education programming. Speaking about their work with the Junior Company, the girls bubble with enthusiasm. “It’s so much fun,” says Hull, “because you’ve been in that position as the younger kid who looked up to the older kids who helped out. It’s very rewarding.” Roswig agrees with Hull. She cites the older volunteers, some of whom she remains in contact with, as role models. The program has offered her, and the others, more than a stage. “The Dreamland is a part of me,” says Roswig. “I’ve never veered away from it. I’ve always done it—every summer I come to the Dreamland. They’re like my family,” she says, turning to Hull and Walker to joke with Gallo about her being their mom. Seniors in high school, Hull and Roswig have their sights set on theater, thanks in part to the Dreamland. Walker, a sophomore, is not eager to describe theater work as a job. “It’s my life and my passion now,” she says. All three girls are more than content enjoying the moment at the Dreamland. “The Dreamland is the place to work,” says Hull. “This is absolutely my dream job,” asserts Walker. Speaking directly to the girls, Gallo tells them, “I hope what you get out of this is an inside look at a performance and see that there are so many job opportunities in theater.” This more general exposure to theater is an important tenet of the Dreamland programming continued on page 34
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10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for 3+ Limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 11 AM to 7 PM - Faherty + Serenella at Bartlett Farm Collaborating with Serenella, the Faherty brothers bring their beach house on wheels to offer a special opportunity to shop their men’s & women’s collection. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12 PM - Brown Bag Lecture at Nantucket Cottage Hospital Dr. Tim Lepore talks about ticks & disease awareness. Courtesy valet parking, refreshments. NCH Founders Building. 57 Prospect St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Free Read to a Buddy for Ages 6-9 Read to therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. A fun, relaxed way to gain confidence reading! Registration at Nantucket Atheneum. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.
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1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine daily. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden at Fifty-Six Union. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - Tony Lee Thomas Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket Some Nantucket women accompanied husbands on whaling voyages, others were involved in Temperance, women’s suffrage, & the Underground Railroad. Meet outside Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 6 PM - Concert: Jessica Heuser and Jim Sulzer $10; $5 Seniors. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 11 Orange St. continued on page 20
NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS SINCE 1998 The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk
THE
Voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” 3 years in a row, this is the island’s first (1998) and most famous ghost walk and the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. CHOICE OF 2 DIFFERENT TOURS: TOWN ROUTE (Fri, Sat, Mon) An 80 min, 1 mile eerie evening stroll featuring the most haunted restaurant and most haunted house on Nantucket. THE CEMETERY ROUTE (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun) A 1-1/3 mile, 90 minute walk featuring the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House, and the island’s two most haunted hotels. Both tours start at 8:30pm at CENTRE and MAIN, top of Main Street in front of the bank. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Hidden Nantucket (Mon thru Sat) A 2 mile, 45-50 minute, non-stop exercise walk-with historical commentary-down lovely streets and lanes and past the most beautiful gardens on Nantucket. $15 for everyone. Tour starts at 8am at CENTRE and MAIN, in front of the bank. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to 8am start. 508-332-0953. 3 DIFFERENT ROUTES: • Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff and Brant Point (Mon & Fri) • Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town (Tues & Thurs) • Historic Houses of Main Street/Windmill Route (Weds & Sat) Glorious ‘Sconset (Tues, Thurs, Sat) Revel in the glorious beauty of our fabled rose-covered cottages on this 2/3 mile, 90 minute historic walk through Nantucket’s most transcendent village. Tour meets at 10:45am at the rotary bulletin board in ‘Sconset. Catch the 10:15pm shuttle at the Greenhound Station on Washington St. for the 22 min. ride to Siasconset Village. 508-332-0953. Nantucket & the Civil War (Mon & Fri) Hear the dramatic story of Nantucket’s vital role in the American Civil War, from 1716 through 1865 and beyond on this 2/3 mile, 90 minute stroll. Tour starts at 10:15am at the the corner of FEDERAL and INDIA streets, outside the Atheneum Fence. Please arrive 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953. Great Writers On Nantucket (Wed) Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll. Starts at 10:15am at the corner of FEDERAL & INDIA streets, outside the Atheneum fence. Please arrive 10 min. early. 508-332-0953. PRICES FOR ALL TOURS (except Hidden Nantucket) $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 children 7-12, free for kids under 7.
Private tours available for all walks in the afternoon & early evening. 20% off for groups of 6 or more; 33 1/3% off for 10 or more. No credit cards. No reservations necessary.
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5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5 to 9 PM - Dinner and Dance Class at the Breeze Dine at Breeze, take a free dance class before or after your meal (from 7:008:00 p.m.) with Andrey Stanev, the Bulgarian National Dance Champion. At The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket Opening Night Party This event features the Sultans of Swing, cocktails and nibbles, and a sneakpeek at an impressive array of fine art, rugs, books & Nantucket memorabilia from over 40 antique dealers prior to the show’s official opening. Tickets at www.nha.org/specialevents or call (508) 228-1894. 6 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6 to 9 PM - Art Preview Cocktail Party Meet artist Kate Kova and see some of her newest work at a cocktail party at A Taste of Nantucket, 19 Boynton Ln. Exhibit continues to August 14. www.katekova.com 6:30 PM - An Honest Liar: Screening and Q&A An audience favorite at NFF19, this documentary follows magician-turnedparanormal-skeptic James “The Amazing” Randi who has debunked claims of the supernatural for more than 4 decades. Followed by Filmmaker Q&A. Tickets $15. Dreamland Theatre, South Water St.. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; departure time varies according to sunset. Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will
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acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “Black Tie” Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast at his son’s rehearsal dinner. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 PM - “Family Furniture” presented by White Heron Theatre The newest play by award-winning playwright A.R. Gurney with “plenty of amusing points to make, about the alleged iniquity of dry martinis and the sexual politics of football weekends…” Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 5 N. Water St. 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at the Breeze Bar & Cafe Live Piano Music & Singing – Cabaret with Diane & Bob Lehman in the Breeze Lounge at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Fabulous Mansions 2.5 mi, 50 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past homes of the Cliff & Brant Point. $15. Cash only. Arrive at Centre & Main sts by bank by 7:50am. Reservations not needed. 508-332-0953. 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Rd to carpool to island hotspots. $5.
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ROUTES/FARES: AIRPORT ROUTE.....$2, 10am-6pm every 20 mins. from 5/22-9/1 MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$1, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. 5/19-6/20 & 9/8-10/13; every 15 mins. 6/21-9/7 MIACOMET LOOP.....$1, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. 5/19-6/15 & 9/8-10/13; every 20 mins. 6/16-9/7 MADAKET ROUTE.....$2, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. 5/23-6/20 & 9/2-9/7; every 30 mins. 6/21-9/1 ’SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$2, 7am-11:30pm every 60 mins. from 5/19-10/13 ’SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$2, 7:15am-7:15pm every 60 mins. from 6/23-9/7 ’SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$2, 10am-6pm every 80 mins. from 6/28-9/1 SURFSIDE BEACH.....$2, 10am-6pm every 40 mins. from 6/23-9/1 JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$1, 10am-6pm every 30 mins. from 6/23-9/1 NEW! FAST FERRY PARK & RIDE.....Overnight parking at 2 Fairgrounds Rd. with bus service to the fast ferries, 5/22-10/13, 7am to 8pm
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see highlights of Town & Sconset Village guided by NATIVE ISLANDERS who KNOW Nantucket. Our bus is air-conditioned, with reclining seats and large windows. 9:30AM & 12:30PM DAILY DEPARTURE FROM 20 FEDERAL STREET (across from the Information Center)
Charter Service Also Available ph:
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Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans and active military personnel. Children 6 and under ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult passenger. 1, 3, and 7-day passes may be purchased aboard all busses & provide unlimited rides for the duration of the pass.
Downtown Bus Stops: Madaket and Jetties - Broad Street (in front of the Whaling Museum); Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Road and Milestone Road Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside, and Sconset via Polpis Road Washington Street. Park & Ride lots are available along the routes. Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes.
Park and Ride Lots: The Muse - 44 Surfside Road, The Chicken Box - 5 Daves Street, Faregrounds Restaurant (7am-5pm) - 27 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket Elementary (6/28-9/1) Surfside Road.
All busses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit and TDD call (508) 325-7516. Bus information (508) 228-7025. Riders’ Guides are available at NRTA-3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services-25 Federal St, Chamber of Commerce-0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops.
Real time info from your cell phone or computer at nrta.transloc.com For more information visit www.nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov
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8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions The thrill of a lifetime: see whales in their natural habitat. Sightings guaranteed! Register: 508-228-7037. Depart from Town Pier. 8:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Start your day with a relaxing harbor cruise, coffee & muffin. $38. ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 AM - Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket Designer Panel A star-studded Designer Panel, moderated by interior designer Susan Zises Green discussingtoday’s antiques and design trends. Tickets at nha.org. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at the Museum Join Maria Mitchell staff to see the animals eat & learn about their feeding habits. Register at mariamitchell.org. 508-228-0898. $10. 10 AM - NHA Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket A wonderful week of parties, lectures, and activities held under the big tent at Bartlett’s Farm. For tickets and details: 508-228-1894 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10 AM to 1 PM - Drawing from Nature: Workshop Instructor: Michael Rich $225. Register at Nantucketarts.org. 508 228 0722. Artists Association Workshop, 1 Gardner Perry Lane. 10 AM to 6 PM - Katherine Hooker London Trunk Show See chic designs by the designer to the Duchess of Cambridge, featuring custom-made coats & jackets only at Johnston’s Cashmere, 4 Federal St. 10:15 to 11:15 AM - Free Art & Science Program for Ages 4-8 Limited to the first 15 children. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 10:15 AM - Nantucket and the Civil War The dramatic story of Nantucket’s role in the American Civil War. Arrive at 10:05am at Federal & India sts., by Atheneum fence for 2/3 mi, 90 min. walk. 508-332-0953. $20; 65+ & teens $15; Age 7-12 $5.. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10:30 AM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse, hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20. 65+ & Teens: $15. Kids $10. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.
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Open seven days a week Serving brunch 11am - 2:30pm, and dinner 5:30pm - close 6 Oak Street 508.325.0992 www.queequegsnantucket.com
Picnic in ‘Sconset Stop at Claudette's in the heart of 'Sconset for our superb sandwiches & celebrated lemon cake. Take our sandwiches and picnic on the nearby beach or enjoy your lunch on our porch. Open 8am to 4pm
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Open seven days a week Serving lunch and dinner Live music Wed & Fri nights 4 West Creek Road 508.325.0781 www.kittymurtaghs.com
Our patio bar is now open at Town and Queequeg’s!
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10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - SuperKids Program with Scripture Union Skits, games, stories, prizes for ages 5-11 with local churches. Jetties Beach. 508 228 7285 x 1576. Rain site: Summer St Church. 11 AM to 7 PM - Faherty + Serenella at Bartlett Farm Collaborating with Serenella, the Faherty brothers bring their beach house on wheels to offer a special opportunity to shop their men’s & women’s collection. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM - YATC Presents: Sleeping Beauty & One Ugly Duckling Young Actors Theater Company is presents a series of original adaptations of classic tales. Student-created, family-friendly performances run 20-30 min. and are a great way to introduce children to the art of live performance and storytelling. Sleeping Beauty & One Ugly Duckling. Tickets $6. Dreamland, 17 South Water St. 12 to 1:30 PM - Tie Dye at Children’s Beach $5 for all materials; $2 if you bring your own white t-shirt. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine daily. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 4 PM - Nature’s Nightlights for Ages 3+ In this workshop, we will explore bioluminescence through the book, The Winking, Blinking Sea, conduct a light experiment, & create glow-in-the-dark night lights. Limited to 20 kids. Atheneum, 1 India St.
PEACH TREES
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of Nantucket
Pandora bracelets and charms available at Peach Trees! Open Monday-Saturday 9am - 10pm; Sunday 9am-6pm 19 Main Street | 508.228.8555
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“Suds” on the Beach from page 10
After several days of chop, especially after or during a productive spring or summer algae bloom, sea foam is more noticeable. Oceanographers measure the amount of sea foam in water to determine how productive it is. In this case we don’t mean productive as in ability to generate widgets in x
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amount of hours, but productive as in how much photosynthesis is occurring and how much life can be supported. On ocean research vessels we sometimes use columns to bubble air through seawater and measure the height of the foam, which is equivalent to the amount of organic matter. Other times we extract and weigh the carbon and use equations to relate continued on page 32
Sara Hoagland Hunter Author: “Every Turtle Turtle Counts” August 6th, 2pm • Book Reading
NEW ENGLAND'S BEST ART GALLERY! Yankee Magazine, April 2014
Join award winning Children’s author author,, Sara Hoagland Hunter, Hunter, back by popular demand to read from her newest book: Every Turtle Turtle Counts Counts,, the story of the rare sea turtles that strand each year on Cape Cod. Learn how you can join volunteers of all ages to save the world’s most endangered turtles in our waters!
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum 158 Polpis Road, Nantucket, MA $6 for adults, $4 for kids. Free to members and all under age 5. Outdoor event, participants should bring a beach chair or blanket. For inquiries call 508-228-1885
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Bousa) and Nick (Max Roll) may rebel now, there are no doubts in their parents' minds that they'll return to the WASPs’ nest sooner or later, even if some guidance is required. Gurney reminds us that not every aspect of WASP life is unique. We know that any father can match Russell's delight in embarrassing his daughter by singing. Gurney also touches on hypocrisy in relationships, which infiltrates every social group in the world. Claire claims she hopes her son Nick is being intimate with his girlfriend Betsy, but acts appalled when she finds out that indeed, that glorious day has come. Nick and Peggy are both scorned by their parents for carrying on romantic relationships that do not fit the family's social mold, but Claire herself is having an extramarital affair! Perhaps the fully-fledged adults in the story forgive Claire's liaison because her lover is a fellow tennis-playing WASP. One of the few topics that are completely out in the open is the family's willingness to sacrifice (money, in the case of their furniture) to maintain familial underpinnings. Even so, Claire paints over the past and keeps it only on her terms, despite her declarations about the importance of inherited traditions. Claire, whose coiffed blonde hair and mid-Atlantic accent tell an immediate story about her pedigree, and Russell, whose “genteel decrees” judge people by their dinnertime fork-holding methods, seem like old friends, not lovers. Claire dismisses her husband's unreciprocated passion like she's brushing a fly off her shoulder. The cause of her affair cannot be that she is bored with her lifestyle; otherwise, she would have shacked up with Dr. Alfred Kinsey. Perhaps she truly does crave extraction from her stuffy existence, but convention only allows that she get the same flavor from a different bakery. Gurney serves us some delightful bits of the '50s, sprinkled with ample period music that is surely the product of his nostalgia. Nick, with slickeddown and side-parted hair, discusses a fish that put up a “nifty fight,” while Claire, who is called not “Mom” but “Mother,” silkily refers to the family's icebox. In 1952, Gurney was 22, which is right about the time we finally see
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our parents as real people rather than just Mom and Dad. It seems likely that Gurney wrote Family Furniture as a tribute to his own youth, with the intention of showing that the era may have been different, but it was not necessarily “a simpler time.” Lynne Bolton, founder and Artistic Director of WHTC, directs Family Furniture. Callie Barber, who is an energetic Betsy, is a company member with WHTC and a graduate of the New Actors Workshop in New York City. Marina Bousa, whose dance and choreography talent was seen at the 2009 Festival Edinburgh plays Peggy. Fringe, Bowden Award-winning LeeAnne Hutchinson, who can also be seen on Nantucket this summer at WHTC's Miracle on South Division Street, plays Claire. Conan McCarty, another Edinburgh veteran, is a believable Russell. British actor Max Roll, who holds an MFA from Yale School of Drama, plays Nick with an incredible command of American pronunciation. Family Furniture's running time is one hour and 40 minutes, including a Daughter Peggy and dad Russell (Marina Bousa and 10-minute intermission. Conan McCarty) get some quality time on the family White Heron Theatre PHOTO BY CARY HAZLEGROVE sailboat. Company is Nantucket's professional repertory theatre. See Family Furniture and more all summer long under the tent at 5 North Water Street. Tickets are $42.50 at whiteherontheatre.org or by calling the box office at 508-825-5268.
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Vol. 44 No. 13 • Our 44th Season!
Events & Activities
July 31 - Aug 6, 2014 from page 22
3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden at Fifty-Six Union. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 to 6 PM - Free Acoustic Concert in the Park Free concert in the Fair Street Park at the corner of Main & Fair. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Dinner at the Breeze with Supervised Kids Program Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6 to 9 PM - Opening Reception at Robert Foster Fine Art Art opening featuring Diane Dicker. See her show at Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India St through August 13. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions
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Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; departure time varies according to sunset. Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “Black Tie” Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast at his son’s rehearsal dinner. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 PM - “Miracle on South Division Street” -White Heron Theatre As a family legend begins to unravel, see hilarious consequences of believing everything you’re told as a kid is true. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. White Heron Theatre, 5 N. Water St. 8 PM - Friday Night Flicks: The Princess Bride Come enjoy a weekly fun movie at Children’s Beach on our brand new projection screen. Children’s Beach. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8 to 9 PM - Free Jazz Concert: George Young & Matt Hutchinson Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) An eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 9 to 10:30 PM - Stargazing Night with Maria Mitchell Astronomers A tour of the sky & telescopic viewing of Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St Ext., weather permitting. $10. 10 PM to 1 AM - Urban Beatbox with Good Lyfe Entertainment Awesome new DJ format with blend of new and familiar music at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 6:45 AM - Dirty Thirty Bike Race Registration 6:45-7:45 am; mandatory race meeting at 7:45 am. Race starts at 8 amthedirtythirty.net 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet in the Stop & Shop parking lot. www.ackcleanteam.org. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Main St./Windmill Route 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary past beautiful historic mansions. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953. Arrive at Centre & Main sts (by bank) by 7:50am. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9 AM to 1 PM - Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market Cambridge & North Union Sts;. Fresh island-landed fish & seafood, local organic farm produce, baked goods, coffee, juices, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, leathercraft, soaps, handmade body products, & more! All produced by Nantucketers living on-island. Weather permitting. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11 AM - Free Pocket Park Series
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Music, children’s events, poetry & more. Fair Street Park @ corner of Main. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - NHA Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket A wonderful week of parties, lectures, and activities. Managed by the prestigious Antiques Council, this annual show is one of the most highly regarded antiques events on the East Coast. Held under the big tent at Bartlett’s Farm. For tickets and details: 508-228-1894 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Music Festival A celebration of music with world renowned & local musicians in beautiful Tom Nevers Field overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Food, beverages, and crafts for sale in the vendor area. NMF 2014 is a benefit for the Celebrate Music Foundation, Inc. whose mission is to support musical performances & educational programs. Nantucketmusicfestival.com 10 AM to 6 PM - Katherine Hooker London Trunk Show See chic designs by the designer to the Duchess of Cambridge, featuring custom-made coats & jackets only at Johnston’s Cashmere, 4 Federal St. 10:15 to 11 AM - Free Creative Movement for Ages 10-24 mos Class limited to first 15 children+caregiver. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Free Puppet Show Join “The Puppet Man” Joe Zito for a free puppet show at Children’s Beach. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11 AM to 12 PM - Dance(sing) Movement, Ages 3-5 Free creative movement class limited to first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Book Signing with Larry Tye Meet author Larry Tye at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Book Signing with Melissa MacVicar Meet author Melissa MacVicar at Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad St. 11 AM to 1 PM - Meet the Artist at Robert Foster Fine Art Meet artist Diane Dicker at Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India Street. 11 AM to 7 PM - Faherty + Serenella at Bartlett Farm Collaborating with Serenella, the Faherty brothers bring their beach house on wheels to offer a special opportunity to shop their men’s & women’s collection. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 4 PM - Tom Curren Performs Live 3X World Surfing Champion Tom Curren will be performing with his band LIVE at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. continued on page 28
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2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine daily. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.
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4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden at Fifty-Six Union. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - Toughcats Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 to 7:30 PM - David (Ozone) Ozias Film Tribute NOAH’S ARC: a Walking on Water Film in memory of beloved Nantucket resident and friend David (OZONE) Ozias. Featuring legendary surfers Noah Synder, CJ & Damien Hobgood, Matt Beacham, Jesse Hines, & more. Hosted LIVE by 3x World Surfing Champion Tom Curren. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Dinner at the Breeze with Supervised Kids Program Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; departure time varies according to sunset. Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “Black Tie” Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast at his son’s rehearsal dinner. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 PM - “Family Furniture” presented by White Heron Theatre The newest play by award-winning playwright A.R. Gurney with “plenty of amusing points to make, about the alleged iniquity of dry martinis and the sexual politics of football weekends…” Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 5 N. Water St. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) An eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 Video Dance Party With DJ Bri Guy at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
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Acoustic Applause Artists Band Bass Blues Concert Dance
Decibels Drums Entertainment Field Guitar Horn Instruments Jazz
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Rock Saxophone Set Songs Stage Tickets Trumpet Vocals
7 AM - Race to the Rink by Nantucket Skating Club Starting & finishing at the Nantucket Skating Rink located at 1 Backus Lane. A Kid’s Fun Run begins at at 9:15. For details and to register visit www.nantucketskatingclub.com. 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions The thrill of a lifetime: see whales in their natural habitat. Sightings guaranteed! 508-228-7037. Departs from the Town Pier. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508-228continued on page 29
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5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - NHA Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket A wonderful week of parties, lectures, and activities. Managed by the prestigious Antiques Council, this annual show is one of the most highly regarded antiques events on the East Coast. Held under the big tent at Bartlett’s Farm. For tickets and details: 508-228-1894 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Music Festival A celebration of music with world renowned & local musicians in beautiful Tom Nevers Field overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Food, beverages, and crafts for sale in the vendor area. NMF 2014 is a benefit for the Celebrate Music Foundation, Inc. whose mission is to support musical performances & educational programs. Nantucketmusicfestival.com 10 AM to 6 PM - Katherine Hooker London Trunk Show See chic designs by the designer to the Duchess of Cambridge, featuring custom-made coats & jackets only at Johnston’s Cashmere, 4 Federal St. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 11 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch with Live Music Andy Bullington live on the guitar –on the patio during Brunch at Breeze Bar & Café at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - Classic Sunday Brunch Savor Sunday with Brunch at 29 Fair. Special history chat with Robin of Raven’s Walk from 1:30-2:30 pm. 508-228-7800. 11 AM to 7 PM - Faherty + Serenella at Bartlett Farm Collaborating with Serenella, the Faherty brothers bring their beach house on wheels to offer a special opportunity to shop their men’s & women’s collection. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch at The Proprietors 9 India Street; 508-228-7477 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 PM - Opera “Romeo et Juliette” Encore Series by The Met In HD from past seasons of The Met showing at The Dreamland. $12 adults and $9 children/seniors. 17 S. Water St. HD Live. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 3:15 PM - Nantucket Drum Circle at Cisco Brewery African, Cuban, & other hand-drumming rhythms, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St.
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2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine daily. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 3:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden at Fifty-Six Union. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 5 PM - Cathy Horyn on Fashion and Design Cathy Horyn, former New York Times fashion critic, will lecture on fashion and design. Free. ‘Sconset Union Chapel, 18 New Street. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 7 PM - Late Night at the Museum Evening hours at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, including a special screening of Nantucket, a film by Ric Burns, at 6 P.M. $10 for adults; $5 for ages 6-17. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Dinner at the Breeze with Supervised Kids Program Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6 to 7:30 PM - Free Summer Breeze Concert at Children’s Beach. Food & beverages sold at Childrens Cafe. This week: 4 EZ Payments. Organized by Nantucket Visitor Services. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; departure time varies according to sunset. Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 55
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into the dark, and let the years wash away. The two of us have heard the chimes at midnight. I had brought him down to Rosie’s for Tequila Night all of those years ago, and then the days built up into months and years. Together, the two of us have buried hundreds of golf balls into the underbrush of New England, emptied hundreds of beer glasses, and watched a thousand miles pass. We have seen women come and go; we have seen children come; we have seen parents go. He is an old book; unfinished, but not forgotten. When I pick the work up again, everything reappears as familiar and sure as yesterday. Linus has unsettling knowledge of my life, as if he were a time traveler stopping in at different points of my life. He may not know me better than anyone else, but he knows things that nobody else can learn. We traveled through Scotland and spent a night in Mrs. Pemmington’s Bunkhoouse. As often as I tell the story, I can’t convey to anyone else what it smelled like amid all that rotting hay or what conditions the bathrooms were in. He keeps this, and other things, in a place where there are no words. He knew me back when my t-shirts fit and when my shoes were new. Everyone else in my life knows my today, but he knows yesterday. And he will know tomorrow. After the kids have moved out and this house has passed to the next house, and this chair has become the next chair, Linus will reappear. Our friends are the best things we have. They are the people who chose us so many years ago and the people who have chosen us again and again. They knew us when we were fat, when we were rich, when we were married to others, and now, at this stage of our decline, they reaffirm their connection to us again. We can’t be that bad if they still can come by. Linus and I spent the evening checking accounts. We polished the silverware of the past, then looked off into the spinning night. There would be other, darker, evenings. For this night, the air was warm, the beer was cold, and the police were interested in others. Our lives clasped together again, in the settling dark of an island night.
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that to the amount of material in the water. Although DOM is in oceanic and harbor and marsh (brackish mid salinity) water all the time, the concentrations of DOM go up after an algae bloom occurs. When large blooms of algae decay offshore, great amounts of decaying algal matter often wash ashore. Foam forms as this organic matter is churned up by the surf. The Encyclopedia of Earth’s web page describing Marine Dissolved organic matter does an excellent job of synthesizing the basics about this important pool of carbon (www.eoearth.org/view/article/154471): “Marine dissolved organic matter (DOM) is important in the global carbon cycle and marine food webs, and it affects the penetration of light, the exchange of gases at the sea surface and the availability of trace metals and other nutrients to biota. The world ocean is one of the largest reservoirs of actively cycling organic carbon on Earth, and most of the actively cycling organic carbon in seawater resides in the operationallydefined dissolved phase.� This is a big fancy word for saying they call something dissolved if it fits through a filter that is 0.45 microns in size; anything that goes through that pore size (or in some cases a slightly smaller one that is 0.22 microns) is considered “dissolved.� The amount of dissolved organic carbon in seawater (700 Pg; one Pg [petagram]=10 X 10^15 grams=one billion metric tons) is similar to the amount of carbon in atmospheric carbon dioxide, so getting a grip on the factors that control how marine DOM is created, packaged, and consumed or dropped out of the system is a critical part of understanding how we adapt to higher amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Marine plants can take up excess CO2; the trick is in “sequestering� the carbon and keeping it from being re-released. You might not know, but all materials on earth (or essentially most materials except matter coming in from space) is recycled in our sediments, in the ocean, in the earth magma, or ejected by volcanoes and pretty much everything goes through a big conveyor belt from atmosphere, ocean, mountains to be eroded into rivers, turned into soil or plant and animal life, deposited into oceans, eaten or used by marine life, continued on page 33
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pooped out and down to the sea floor to be recycled once again. Everything we are made of is all connected and at one time was part of something else. When you look at the sea foam in the ocean, you are looking at one of the largest active organic carbon reservoirs on earth. What this means is this represents more carbon than all the rainforests or salt marshes or corals reefs in the world. As mentioned above, the global volume of carbon stored in the DOM (662 billion tons) is comparable with the total volume of carbon in atmospheric carbon dioxide (currently 835 billion tons) and in land plants (610 billion tons). It is greater than the volume of carbon stored in living marine animals, plants and bacteria (some 3 billion tons) by a factor of 200. That’s a lot of carbon, and if we hope to adapt or fix the carbon excess in the atmosphere, we will need the help of DOM in the ocean. So cheer on that foam! Not all sea foam is a good thing though, sometimes it can signal when things have gone out of whack, especially if the foam occurs in great quantities in nearshore areas following large algal blooms which can be harmful. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s website: (oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/seafoam.html) “Most sea foam is not harmful to humans and is often an indication of a productive ocean ecosystem. But when large harmful algal blooms decay near shore, there are potential for impacts to human health and the environment. Along Gulf coast beaches during blooms of Karenia brevis, for example, popping sea foam bubbles are one way that algal toxins become airborne. The resulting aerosol can irritate the eyes of beach goers and poses a health risk for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. Scientists studying the cause of seabird dieoffs off California in 2007 and in the Pacific Northwest in 2009 also found a soap-like foam from a decaying Akashiwo sanguinea algae bloom had removed the waterproofing on feathers, making it harder for birds to fly. This led to the onset of fatal hypothermia in many birds.� Fortunately these instances are relatively rare, and there is no need to call the authorities if you see these suds on our harbor and bordering shores. Thank those little messy eating creatures for using up some of the excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and for recycling our carbon. More on the carbon reservoirs at www.whrc.org/global/carbon/residual.html.
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When they’re not on the clock for Seussical, the girls are at the Dreamland prepping their own shows with the Senior Company on August 16 and 17. A cabaret style with numbers from the opening acts of Broadway hits, The First 5 Minutes has a much smaller cast of 13. “Everyone who does it,� says Roswig, “we’ve known each other for such a long time. And for anyone who’s new, all of a sudden we’re best friends.� The bonds the young students build during this short period of time run deep. Hull reflects: “It’s my summer highlight—of the year,� she corrects herself, “the year in general actually.� Their theater work, aside from their friendships, has taught them a great deal about the craft of acting and performances generally, which is part of the program’s goal. “Working with Jimmy, especially with me as a character actress,� says Roswig, “has helped me get into my part and have movements for it and incorporate it with the rest of the group.� Calitri would certainly be glad to hear this. “I’m personally hoping that [the kids] will leave better actors,� he says. For Gallo, the kid’s experiences with acting will help them down the line. She speaks of how the programs, especially the YATC, are designed to help kids develop confidence that will aid them in the classroom, at interviews, and for simply discovering their own personalities. And, of course, Gallo sees the programs as embedding the students with a life-long love for art. “We’re building appreciation for the arts,� she says. “We’re creating patrons of art.� It just so happens that this creative mission is a whole lot of fun for their kids and audience. “Everyone always leaves this rehearsal happy, says Hull. “I’m so excited for the kids to actually be on the stage because they’re doing such a great job out of costume in front of us. Once they get in costume, in front of an audience, it’s going to be mind-blowing. As Roswig aptly puts it, “Dr. Seuss—it’s happiness and it’s crazy. With theater, it’s whole new level of imagination. Great for all ages, Seussical Jr. runs August 13-17. To purchase tickets ($20 adults; $14 kids), visit nantucketdreamland.org or stop by the Dreamland box office at 17 South Water St.. And for the Broadway fiends, or just those who like good entertainment, tickets to The First 5 Minutes ($15 adults; $10 kids) can also be purchased online or at the box office.
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Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles
Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles
Eel Point 6 miles Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles
Madaket 6.75 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles
Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Pacific National Bank)
Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles
Island Bike Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Thai House Nantucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 The Wauwinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 2014 PHOTO CONTEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island
41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 9000
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Advertiser Directory Adventure / Eco-Tours Shearwater Excursions Yankee Magazine Editors’ Pick for Best Eco-Tour
508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
Call or come visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the tour that suits you: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Bird Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Early Morning Coffee Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private charters are available. www.explorenantucket.com
Alterations Style Paris Alterations 44 Main Street
New to the island this year, Style Paris Alterations would like to assert itself as a premier tailoring service. We offer tailoring of luxury retail to every day wear. We also can make curtains, pillows, and home goods. We have a professional-grade setup with a professional-grade seamstress. Stop by today, or call to set up an appointment, Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm. www.styleparis.com
Antiques & Design Show
508-228-1894 Benefits the NHA Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road Opening Party July 31 at 6:30pm; Show Aug. 1-4
The Annual Antiques & DESIGN Show to benefit the Nantucket Historical Association will be held under the tent on August 1, 2, 3, and 4, with an opening party on Thursday, July 31 and a Designer Panel on July at 9 am at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. Dozens of exhibitors from around the country will show their fine wares. Show hours are 10am to 5pm on Fri., Sat., & Sun. August 1-3 and 10am to 3pm on Mon., August 4. General admission sold at the door. For details, call the NHA at 508-228-1894, or visit www.nha.org www.nha.org
508-228-1287 Daily at 14 Easy Street
Apparel & Accessories 508-228-3227 Daily at 12 Main Street
Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry to monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or a night on the town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes and handbags. We proudly carry designers like Elizabeth McKay, Jude Connally, Kut from the Kloth, Julie Brown, Joules, and MZ Wallace bags. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments, picture frames, photo albums, signs and cufflinks. Don’t forget that we can monogram tote bags, jewelry, iPhone/iPad covers and outdoor entertaining items. Shop year-round in store or visit us online. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com
CJLAING Resort clothing and accessories
Outdoor & active-inspired clothing, luggage, footwear, and gifts for men, women, & kids, THE HAULOVER has it all! We keep Nantucket outfitted year-round for the “Island Casual,” the only dress code you’ll need. We feature clothing, shoes, packs, luggage, and accessories from Haulover, Patagonia, Toms, North Face, Olukai, Sanuk, Kaenon, casual beachwear, and more. A stop at THE HAULOVER has become a rite of passage on Nantucket — stop in and say “hello.”
Island Cashmere
508-228-7611 Daily at 32 Centre Street
In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.
Johnstons Cashmere Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
508-228-5450 Daily at 4 Federal Street
Joy West Collection Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions
508-325-4400 Daily at 14 S. Water Street
Joy West Collection; Nantucket’s BEST value for faux & fine jewelry and more! Joy West Collection at 14 South Water St., across from the Dreamland Theater, brings you Joy’s stunning collection of exclusive jewelry and fashion items at irresistible prices! Joy’s NEW “Italian Linen & Baroque Pearls” and genuine Druzy collections are the season’s stunners. The gorgeous “St. Bart’s Collection” of colorful resort wear made from 100% fine cotton with handmade embroidered details is a showstopper! Come by & see the amazing collection Joy has searched the world to bring you! www.joyjewelry.com
508.228.7946 (SWIM) Open daily 5 South Water St (behind Pollacks & Lilly) Swimwear & Caftans for Island Living
One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antique shops, THE ANTIQUES DEPOT offers quality 18thand 19th-century furniture, art, accessories, and an exciting collection of decoys. Stop by their shop on Easy Street and browse through a shop filled with treasures. Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 36 years of experience on Nantucket, and you’ll find their prices reasonable. THE ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit their website and enter their Antique Short Story Writing Contest, open to youths and teens. www.NantucketAntiquesDepot.com
Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Gifts
508-228-9010 Daily at 7 Salem Street
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A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com
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This preppy-chic boutique offers an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories that you won’t be able to resist. eye of the needle originated in Boston on prestigious Newbury Street; branching to downtown Nantucket, Siaconset at the Summer House, as well as Palm Beach. They have sweet & sexy attire, fabulous shoes, and jewelry to tie it all together. eye of the needle is fashion forward from head to toe!
Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes
508-325-6600 Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
The Antiques Depot
July 31 - Aug 6, 2014
774-333-3935 Daily at 44 Centre Street
Palm Beach chic destination C J Laing has come to Nantucket! They are known for their use of genuine hand-loomed ikat cloth, sophisticated evening coats, and metallic glazed linen pants. Their fabulous silk crepe de chine blouses in original prints and breezy cover-ups and kaftans are perfect for island summers. “Beacon Flax” very limited edition for women and men is available exclusively at C J Laing on Centre Street. cjlaingshop.com
eye of the needle An eclectic mix of clothing & accessories—preppy with a twist!
508-228-1923 14 Federal Stree
Brights and stripes, color and style...there’s always something new and vibrant at eye of the needle!
Maui-inspired swim and cover-up label, LETARTE, is island-hopping from Hawaii’s beaches to the New England seacoast and has opened a new Nantucket store. Located at 5 South Water Street (across from The Nautilus on Cambridge St), the Letarte Boutique will be open daily from 8am to 8pm during peak season and will feature their collection of swimwear, caftans and cover-ups along with Mauidesigner jewelry, towels, and signature lotion and oil. www.letarteswimwear.com
Milly and Grace Open every day, 10-6 Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts
508-901-5051 2 Washington Street
www.millyandgrace.com Inspired by her sassy grandmother Milly and her sweet grandmother Grace, the owner decided to open a shop with them in mind. Our fabulously feminine boutique has the perfect pieces to make you and your home feel pretty and polished. If you are looking for cute clothes, jazzy jewels, adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place!
Murray’s Toggery Shop Classic & Updated Clothing
508-228-0437 Open Mon-Sat 9-7, Sun10-6 at 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com
Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages
508-228-1030 17 Main Street Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554
Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided name-brand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and year-round. Fax number: 508-228-6568. www.nobbyshop.com
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www.peachtreesofnantucket.com Located at the bottom of Main Street in the heart of downtown Nantucket, PEACH TREES is a unique women’s boutique. We provide items with a fun flair, including but not limited to one-of-a-kind jewelry, women’s clothing, and Nantucket prints. Upstairs, above PEACH TREES, is Babies & Bellies, featuring the finest clothing and accessories for infants and toddlers plus gifts for Mom.
508-228-8456
down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal Street PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients (Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Ashley Judd, Martha Stewart, Liv Tyler, Tommy Hilfiger, and more) as it is for its custom fitted straw hats & handbags, classic striped sailor shirts, and signature hatboxes, Peter Beaton proudly offers “all the best for your family—from hat to toe.” Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. www.peterbeaton.com
Peter England Luxury knits for men & women
ples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket Check the Calendar for openings
Peter Beaton
508-228-1977, 508-325-5527 Daily at #3 and #11 Old South Wharf
PETER ENGLAND NANTUCKET at 3 & 11 Old South Wharf, offering fine luxury knits for men and women which are all hand loomed in the USA. A collection of sweaters, shirts, dresses, throws, bags, pillows and accessories in luminous colors of Irish linen, organic cotton and some rare, hard to find yarns. www.peterenglandnantucket.com
Sara Campbell Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry
508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.
All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop. Visit Sara Campbell at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon!
Scrub Oak Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.
508-228-2458 14 Easy Street
Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature lesser-known designers such as: Ace & Jig, Lemlem, Isobel & Cleo, Mikkel Brogger, Jacqueline Cullen, Doug Johnston, TEN, Loup Charmant and Fog Linen. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, Matta scarves, artwork by Lucinda Young and a selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com
Seconds Shop 508-228-6677 Tues-Fri from 10am-3pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun. 10-3 New Location: 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas & the new Cumbies) Proceeds benefit Family & Children’s Services Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, now open in a new location at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and the new Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Nantucket’s Family & Children’s Services.
Serenella Nantucket
July 31 - Aug 6, 2014
508-228-0294 Daily at 19 Washington St.
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & Seward Johnson Gallery is the only gallery that exclusively shows the work of Nantucket artists. Over the years, it has become the primary source for art on the island. The downtown building hosts a year-round schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and community-oriented arts events like our annual museum-quality exhibition drawn from the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one or several of our many wonderful winter art classes. nantucketarts.org
G. S. Hill Gallery Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill
508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf
G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily and celebrating over three decades at 40 Straight Wharf. His original oil and watercolor paintings capture the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. www.gshill.com
The Gallery at Four India
508-228-8509
Daily from 9am-7pm upstairs at 4 India Street
www.thegallerynantucket.com THE GALLERY at FOUR INDIA offers gallery and salon space dedicated to eclectic collections of art, photographs, and collectibles. Each exhibition is heralded with a legendary opening. Stop by and browse or chat with Kathleen about the interaction between art and history.
Hostetler Gallery
508-228-5152 Open 10am-6pm daily and Fri. & Sat. evenings & by private appointment Contemporary sculptures, paintings, prints and photography. 42 Centre St HOSTETLER GALLERY exhibits the sculpture, prints and painting of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings by Power Boothe and Xanda McCagg, fine prints by Art Werger and photography of Crystal Cartier. Hostetler works in bronze for outdoor installations and wood, both painted and Patinaed. New York City has two Hostetler bronzes in public parks. Boothe’s textural and minimal oils are in all the major New York City museums. Werger’s mezzotints, etchings, and aquatints take an old world technique to modern aesthetics. McCagg’s oils take color abstractions to a new level, Cartier, a minimalist approach to food themes. Occasional jazz concerts on Friday evenings. Come by to experience a fresh collection of art. www.DavidHostetler.com, www.hostetlergallery.com
Ireland Galleries
508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!
If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! You can view emerging artist’s work right on this page, find gallery openings and events, get involved in the annual Nantucket Art scene, and keep tabs on your favorite artists.
508-228-3400 Open Daily 9B South Beach Street The latest Ready-To-Wear & Accessories from the best in American & European fashion
Made on Nantucket
Since its inception in 1980, Serenella has been on a mission to bring the best in women’s luxury fashion to Boston and Nantucket. The boutique offers a carefully edited selection of elegant Parisian apparel, fine Italian craftsmanship and luxurious American sportswear. Featuring Aquazzura, Birkenstock, Bottega Veneta, Cedric Charlier, Delfina Delettrez, Emilio Pucci, Giambattista Valli, Jade Jagger, Herve L. Leroux, K. Jacques, Lucien Pellat-Finet, Marco De Vincenzo, Marni, Massimo Alba, Nina Ricci, Norma Kamali, Reed Krakoff, Tomas Maier, Stella McCartney for Adidas & more. www.serenella-boston.com
MADE ON NANTUCKET at 18 Old South Wharf offers paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Whitney Kreb, and Lisa Maxell. We have a collection of pre-owned Nantucket art, and we have the Donn Russell’s entire portfolio! Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, Kathleen Duncombe, Sarah Hutton, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).
Skirtin’ Around ...women’s clothing that’s fun and flirty, with a twist
508-228-1225 Zero Candle Street
Stop by SKIRTIN’ AROUND at our new location for our fabulous selection of fashions. We’re bursting at the seams with bright bold colors and new sassy prints! From skirts and shorts to blouses and cover-ups, we have everything you need to stay in style. www.skirtinaround.com
Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store 508-325-8884 Open Mon-Sat Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Locally owned and operated 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road) THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across—stop in and see their sam-
508-228-0110 Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts Daily at 18 Old South Wharf
Nantucket Carving & Folk Art Open Year-Round Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models
508-325-7463 167 Orange Street
On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop and treasures such as carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards carved by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. He is responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. www.nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com
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508-221-3056 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s)
ROBERT FOSTER FINE ART is a new gallery featuring art by a selection of the island’s most talented artists working today. With a full schedule of rotating exhibitions—group and featured artists shows—everyone will find a gem to add to their collection. Join us for Friday night openings from 6 to 9 pm. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India. www.RobertFosterFineArt.com
Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery
508-228-0014 Open Daily 8 Washington Street, just a block off Main St! Fine Art, Artisan Jewelry, Hand-Painted Ornaments SOSEBEE STUDIO & FINE ART GALLERY is located at 8 Washington Street, just one block from historic Main street. We feature the work of many award-winning local and regional artists, including the owners and their daughter. Our styles vary from contemporary to traditional but always focus on the beauty of Nantucket. We carry select lines of artisan jewelry, limited edition canvas giclee’s, prints, and beautiful Nantucket ornaments designed by Debbie Sosebee. Our second floor studio is a comfortable working environment where you can sit, watch and talk with an artist at work and have a cup of coffee or cold drink. There are artist’s receptions every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. in July and August as well as demonstrations throughout the summer on Saturday mornings. Due to limited seating these require a sign up. We hope you will come and visit our gallery to experience the island from an artists’ perspective. www.sosebeestudio.com
Beauty & Skincare Follain
FOLLAIN offers a curated selection of skincare, hair care, and cosmetic products by over 30 U.S.made brands. Follain supports a lifestyle that incorporates health, wellness, and environmental sustainability. All Follain products meet high standards for health and performance, and some products are available for refill, in order to cut back on plastic bottle waste. Follain products also make beautiful gift baskets and bathroom accessories. Come say hi, and learn more about healthy skincare today! www.shopfollain.com
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Bike Rentals Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes
508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road
EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Mongoose bicycles, as well as retro-style Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. They have www.easyridersbikerentals.com a safe and convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road.
Island Bike Company Open daily; free delivery & pickup for rentals Bike rentals for the entire family, sales & service
508-228-4070 25 Old South Road
Finally, there’s a bicycle shop where you don’t have to fight the traffic— ISLAND BIKE COMPANY at 25 Old South Road (just past Amelia Drive)! ISLAND BIKE COMPANY offers bike rentals by the day, week, or month—and that’s not all! They also rent bike accessories for adults and children, including Burley Trailers, Trail-a-Bike, and single & double baby joggers. Full repair facility and new bike sales also offered. ISLAND BIKE COMPANY is conveniently located on the Old South Road bike path, and they offer free delivery & pickup for rentals. Great Rental Rates: $25 for 24 hours; $45 for 2 days; www.islandBike.com $60 for 3 days.
Nantucket Bike Shop
508-825-5630 Open 10-6 Daily at 9A S. Beach Street
A new kind of beauty store
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Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals
508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf & Straight Wharf
www.nantucketbikeshop.com NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and GARY FISHER hybrid and mountain bikes. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards.
Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily with BIKE SPECIALS Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.
508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf
Grandpa Harvey Young started YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP in 1931. He ran the bike rental store
Tom Holland’s
16th Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Tom Holland Ŷ Exercise Physiologist & Certified Sports
Nutritionist Ŷ Star of the best-selling Supreme 90 Day & Abs Diet Workout DVD programs Ŷ Author of Beat the Gym, The Marathon Method, The 12-Week Triathlete & Swim, Bike, Run - Eat Ŷ Tom’s workouts have appeared in SELF, Shape, Fitness, Oxygen, Men’s Health & more Ŷ Regular on ABC’s Good Morning America, FOX, NBC & CNN
Aug 4 - Aug 15
Mon-Fri
8AM-9AM
Jetties Beach
Cardiovascular drills, strength training, abdominal work, flexibility, agility and coordination games, team drills and much more! All fitness levels welcome.
$40 per session - $175* per week - $300* for two weeks *includes camp shirt, sponsor giveaways & more!
Register online: www.teamholland.com or by phone: 1.203.550.6767 You may also register in person at Jetties each morning. Space limited.
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down on Steamboat Wharf until 1954, when his son Roger took over. Now the third generation is running the shop. With more than 70 years of experience, YOUNG’s provides you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket Island. They use the best bikes, CANNONDALE and TREK. They are kept clean, safe and well maintained and they are rented to you with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Experience a Nantucket family tradition. YOUNG’s Bicycle Shop, the “Cycle-Logical way” to see Nantucket Island. Watch for the famous sidewalk sign with the revolving wheel. www.youngsbicycleshop.com
Boat Rentals Island Boat Rental Open Daily Power Boat Rentals on Nantucket
508-325-1001 Slip 1001, Straight Wharf
www.BoatNantucket.com You’re the Captain! Spend a day on the waters of Nantucket on a boating adventure. Explore the harbor, fish Nantucket Sound or find your own slice of beach on Coatue. Center console boats ranging from 15 feet to 20 feet and can accommodate boaters of any experience level. No license necessary.
Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner 508-228-1080 Read our Blog: www.independentandouttosea.com 54 Main Street Clip the coupon in this paper for gift with purchase & use the Book Buck! MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 45 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! www.mitchellsbookcorner.com
Nantucket Bookworks
508-228-4000 Open daily. CLIP THE COUPON IN THIS PAPER for a free gift with $35 purchase! Books, Cards, & Unique Holiday & Stocking Gifts 25 Broad Street NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books. In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make
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the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading. Clip the coupon in this paper for a free tote with $35 purchase. www.nantucketbookworks.com
Buses NRTA
508-228-7025 Runs 7am-11:30pm until Oct. 13 Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St. Bus routes thru town & out of town; dates & times vary by route
RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com Service is provided thru October 13 from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website www.nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $1 or $2 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. Season passes may be purchased at the NRTA office at 3 East Chestnut Street M-F, 8-4. www.nrtawave.com
Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Cars, 4x4s, vans, convertibles, mopeds
508-228-3501 Daily at 6 South Beach Street
AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. www.affrentals.com
Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental Open daily, year-round We’re at the airport & we’ll meet the boat.
508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport
www.NantucketAutoRental.com NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL has been voted “The Best of Nantucket” in the car rental category each of the last five years. We offer service and value not found elsewhere on the island. Once you become a WINDMILL customer, it’s doubtful you’ll rent from any other company
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when on Nantucket. Daily, weekly, monthly and extended rates are available. We accept Amex, MC, Visa, Diner’s Club, & Discover. Commercial accounts available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227.
Young’s Bicycle Shop
508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf
Open daily with CAR SPECIALS Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service
www.youngsbicycleshop.com Young’s Bicycle Shop is the most convenient car and Jeep rental shop to either ferry. We have fuel efficient Honda Fits and sedans. We also have 2 door Jeeps and 4 door Jeep Wranglers. We offer fuel efficient sedans and rugged Jeep Wrangler 4 X 4’s in both the 2 door and 4 door variants complete with the town beach permit and Great Point permit. Come see why we are the “Cycle-Logical Way� to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals!
Charters - Fishing Albacore
508-228-5074 Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Private Charters only Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching Slip 17, Straight Wharf THE ALBACORE is a 35-foot custom Sport Fisherman with large cockpit and walk-in cabin for complete comfort. Capt. Bob DeCosta, a second-generation charter boat captain, has more than 30 years of experience fishing Nantucket waters. We offer a variety of private charters from 2-1/2 hour bluefish trips to full day shark and tuna fishing. Whale watches are also available. Fun for the whole family—young, old, inexperienced, or experienced. All equipment is provided, except for cold drinks and sandwiches. Two-and-a-half-hour, five-hour, and full day trips are available. You’ll be fishing within ten to twenty minutes from the dock. Call for reservations or information, or visit Slip 17 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.albacorecharters.com
Herbert T. Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Trolling “Catch those blues and Bass!�
Day: 508-228-6655 Slip 14, Straight Wharf
www.fishnantucket.net Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 21/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! Private charters are also available. $95 per person.
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Just Do It Too - Fishing
Call for reservations: 508-228-7448 Daily Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. NEW: FAMILY SHIPWRECK FISHING Slip 13, Straight Wharf Black Sea Bass, Blues, Striped Bass, Scup
We do it all—catch bass, blues, black seabass, fluke, and more‌ Captain Marc Genthner will take you fishing aboard the 34’ custom built “JUST DO IT TOO.â€? The “JUST DO IT TOOâ€? is equipped with twin diesels, full electronics, and fishing gear. Captain Marc offers a per-person fare as well as accommodations for large, private group charters. Daily fishing excursions. Four trips a day at 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. FUN FOR KIDS: FAMILY SHIPWRECK FISHING! Call for private charter rates — halfday charters are also available. www.justdoittoo.com
Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor Pleasure sailing
508-228-5585 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset from Slip 15, Straight Wharf
“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR�— Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2010: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.� The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. www.endeavorsailing.com
Children’s Camp ACKventure Sports & Day Camps A variety of camps for ages 3-1/2 to 18 Building Strong Kids & Great Memories
508-228-7285 x 1576 Nantucket Community School
The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of day & sports camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18. Football, disc golf, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, field hockey, multi-sport, night clinics, dance, gymnastics, and much more! Which ACKventure awaits your child this summer? Go to www.nantucketcommunityschool.org to register or find out further information. Contact: Blair Jannelle, Assistant Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x 1576 or Casey Morrow, ACKventure Day Camp Supervisor, morrow@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x1361. www.NantucketCommunitySchool.org
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Nantucket Musical Arts Society
Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket Classes & Workshops for all ages
508-228-0294 Daily at Gardner Perry Lane
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from three to ninety-three. nantucketarts.org
Coaching/Consulting
Tuesday Evening Concerts at 8 pm Featuring Acclaimed Musicians
508-332-1505 Life and success skills coaching, workplace productivity consulting, and leadership development workshops www.marshaegan.com July 31 Topic: “Power Up Your Pitch”
Join us upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner for a comfy and energizing discussion moderated by certified professional coach, Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC. Discussions take place every other Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. See calendar of events in this publication for details on each discussion. More information: www.CoachingatTheCorner.com. $15 at the door. www.marshaegan.com
Concerts
Confections 508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf
Free samples available: just ask!
AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for more than 20 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 30 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide www.auntleahs.com selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide.
Nantucket Candy Company
Boston Pops on Nantucket
508-825-8250 www.nantuckethospital.org
Rated the Best Summer Event each year on Nantucket, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops’ annual Pops on Nantucket concert will feature special guest performers Arrival from Sweden, The Music of Abba. This year’s host is David Gregory. Gates open at 4:30pm; please be seated by 6:30. Show opener at 6:45, and the show begins at 7:00pm! The evening concludes at 9:05pm with a fantastic fireworks show. Don’t miss it! Call the Cottage Hospital Foundation now at 508-825-8250 for information about reserved seating. Tickets also available at www.NantucketHospital.org
508-228-1287 Box 897, Nantucket, MA 02554
www.nantucketmusicalartssociety.org The NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of performances in its 56th consecutive season. Now’s the time to buy your season pass! All concerts will be in the First Congregational Church (The Old North) at 62 Centre Street, on Tuesday evenings at 8 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm). Series and individual tickets to concerts are available by mail, at the door, at The Antiques Depot on Easy Street, or at the Lochtefeld Gallery on Fair Street. Monday night “Meet the Artists” are free, informal gatherings at 5:30 pm in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Come and listen to the artists talk about their lives and the program to be performed.
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
Marsha Egan Coaching
at Jetties Beach on Saturday, August 9 at 7pm Benefit concert for Nantucket Cottage Hospital
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Open Daily 10% OFF with ad in this paper Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays
508-228-0667 48 Centre Street
THE NANTUCKET CANDY COMPANY is pleased to be offering many local favorites. They offer all sorts of candies including: homemade turtles, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, Jelly Belly jelly beans and many other wonderful candies! Bring in our ad in this paper for 10% off your purchase. www.nantucketcandy.com
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT 5:30AM
ARTISAN BREADS
Bartlett’s Farm is at 21 Old South Wharf with farm-grown produce, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, morning pastries, coffee & more!
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Open from 7am - 6pm every day www.bartlettsfarm.com
HOME OF THE FAMOUS MORNING BUN BREAKFAST & LUNCH TO-GO
147 Orange Street 508-901-5797
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Vol. 44 No. 13 • Our 44th Season!
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981
508-228-5814 26 Centre Street
www.nantucketchocolate.com Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on the Food Network’s “Food Finds” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch, Coco the Whale™ chocolate truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist Almonds splashed with sea salt. The Nantucket Chocolatier’s artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition gift tins, including the “Sailors Valentine” and “Nantucket Cottage.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at 26 Centre Street. Open year-round.
Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Locally owned and operated
508-325-8884 Mon-Sat 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)
Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier. They offer personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps and metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color banners and posters—stop in and see their samples! And, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free samples available: just ask!
508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf
Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both these local products make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts. Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate. And you’ve got to try her mouth-watering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Cranberry Creations Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981
July 31 - Aug 6, 2014
508-228-5814 Year-round at 26 Centre Street
Inspired by the Nantucket Cranberry Harvest, the NANTUCKET CHOCOLATIER created the original and now world famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweetened cranberries generously covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. The Nantucket Chocolatier presented his exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates on Oprah’s “Best Gifts Show” and on the Food Networks’ “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets, and the limited edition “Nantucket Seashells” tin. Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make the perfect wedding and party favors. Give a special gift basket filled with unique gourmet gifts including the original Cranberry Caramel Chocolates sprinkled with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier‘s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981—come experience it for yourself, and enjoy a complimentary taste of the delectable chocolate. Artisan Chocolates are made on the premises and are available exclusively at Sweet Inspirations, 26 Centre Street and NantucketChocolate.com. Open yearround. Complimentary tastings. www.nantucketchocolate.com
Eyeglass Repair & Sales Glasses On The Road
Call us at 508-367-3909 or 508-228-2920 Mobile Eyeglass Repair Service & Sales glassesontheroad@comcast.net Mobile Eyeglass Repair Service to your home, business, guesthouse, Inn, hotel, boat Do you need some eyeglasses advice? Did you accidentally drive over your glasses in the supermarket parking lot? Sit on them? Lose them off your boat or swimming in the ocean? Let the “Eyeglass Lady” come to the rescue! Island native and owner Carolyn Gould received her certificate to become an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant from Associated Eye Surgeons. Testing was through the American Academy Of Ophthalmology. Now, having worked on eyeglasses and sunglasses for over 25 years, she has started a much needed business on the island. So if you have some glasses to be repaired, give Carol a call and she will gladly take her mobile business to you! “See You On The Road.”
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Fitness Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp
203-550-6767 register at Jetties Beach
August 4-15, from 8 to 9 am Monday-Friday Strength Training, Team Exercises, and More
www.teamholland.com For a decade and a half now, fitness & lifestyle expert Tom Holland has led his original NANTUCKET BEACH FITNESS CAMP on the sands of the picturesque island of Nantucket. Always held the first two weeks in August, campers are led through a unique fitness program in the early morning Jetties Beach sunrise. Not a “boot camp,” [how hard is it to yell at people?] Tom prefers to call it an “Adult Gym Class, “providing a fun yet challenging workout tailored to each person’s personal fitness level. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events and much more. Tom also teaches while he trains, giving fitness, nutrition and motivation tips throughout each and every workout. From the beginner exerciser to advanced athlete, Tom challenges each person to push his or her own personal limits. Camp size limited - register early to reserve your spot!
Fragrance Nantucket Natural Oils Open daily and online Certified Organic Fragrances & Natural Oils
508-325-4740 upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf
Frustrated by the high alcohol content and short shelf life of most designer scents, the effusive John Harding set out to create his own fragrance formulas…..using the highest quality oils available worldwide, and NANTUCKET NATURAL OILS was born. John Harding’s perfumes are made with natural oils and oils alone — there is no alcohol, petroleum fillers, or water! He acquires his essential oils and fragrance oils from some of the best artisan producers worldwide. You can visit NANTUCKET NATURAL OILS upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf and online. Nantucketnaturaloils.com
Furniture & Home Accessories Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
www.arrowheadfurniture.com ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.co
Gifts ACK Treasures in island shops & online
617-429-3403 All Purpose Pouch with Nantucket Lightship Basket
Nantucket’s favorite “Kerry Bags” are back! Collectible organizers in new colors, chevron patterns and a new Seashell embroidery. Available at The Nantucket Basket Museum, It’s a Shore Thing and the Nantucket Hotel + Resort. www.ACKTreasures.com or 617.429.3403 www.ACKTreasures.com
Hill’s of Nantucket Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts
508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf
Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband and wife team. Nantucket theme prints and note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a truly one of a kind gift gallery situated on the water at Straight Wharf. www.gshill.com
Made on Nantucket Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts
508-228-0110 Daily 18 Old South Wharf
MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, The JR Collection, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses.
Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop
508-228-5470 Open daily at 33 Straight Wharf www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate summer with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. Celebrate summer with limited edition apparel and accessories.
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Scrub Oak
Vol. 44 No. 13 • Our 44th Season! 508-228-2458 14 Easy Street
Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.
Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature lesser-known designers such as: Ace & Jig, Lemlem, Isobel & Cleo, Mikkel Brogger, Jacqueline Cullen, Doug Johnston, TEN, Loup Charmant and Fog Linen. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, Matta scarves, artwork by Lucinda Young and a selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com
Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday
508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)
Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.
Sweet Liddle...
508-228-3214 Open Daily at 40 Centre Street
Eco-luxury items
SWEET LIDDLE... Eco luxury items and handmade accessories for the home or person, local seashell and leather jewelry and an array of one of a kind products as well as many other irresistibles makes Sweet Liddle . . . an interesting shopping experience. Open Daily.
July 31 - Aug 6, 2014
G. S. Hill Gallery
508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf
Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company
Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began. Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made. It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. www.gshill.com
Gypsy featuring the exclusive Nantucket Conservation Bracelet
Available exclusively at Gypsy, THE NANTUCKET CONSERVATION BRACELET©, helps to preserve and protect the open spaces of Nantucket. Without the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Nantucket would not be the beautiful island we know today. With each purchase, a donation is made directly to the foundation in your name. Each Nantucket Conservation Bracelet© is hand crafted from solid 18k white, yellow or rose gold with or without diamonds and comes with a slip knotted cotton www.NantucketConservationBracelet.com cord.
Jessica Hicks Nantucket Open Daily at 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren
Tom David Inc. Add some spice with our Finback Boxed Set Invented and made on Nantucket
(800) 634-8881 available at your finer stores
The world’s most efficient peppermill. Fast grinding, easy loading, large storage chamber, adjustable grind, and one-hand use. See the Finback Boxed Set at the Nantucket Whaling Museum Shop. At our website — www.unicornmills.com — you can choose from more than half a dozen styles and colors of our peppermills and salt mills, and also order our spices and aprons. www.unicornmills.com
Hats Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe
Full-service jeweler: custom Nantucket designs
PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients and philanthropic endeavors as it is for as it is custom fitted straw hats, signature hatboxes, handbags, and authentic Nantucket sailor shirts—Peter Beaton is a hidden gem that you don’t want to miss. Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. www.peterbeaton.com
508-228-2448 Year-round at 6 Straight Wharf
JEWEL OF THE ISLE, in their convenient downtown location at 6 Straight Wharf, offers a tantalizing selection of fine jewelry, custom designs, and timepieces. Stop by and see their sparkling collection. Kelli and Gary E. Trainor can help you select the perfect piece. JEWEL OF THE ISLE is the only on-island jewelry shop that offers on-premise repairs & off-island prices. Come to JEWEL OF THE ISLE for your jewelry needs. www.jeweloftheisle.com
Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket
508-228-0229 Daily at 21 Centre Street
Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry
Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000
508-825-8100 57 Prospect St
Since 1911, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more. www.nantuckethospital.org
Jewelry Blue Beetle Jewelry & Gifts
JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. www.thejewelersgallery.com
Johnstons Cashmere Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
508-228-3227 Daily at 12 Main Street
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Custom Lightship Bracelets
R. Simantov Fine Jewelry
Experience the exquisite designs of Nantucket native Carolyn Gould, who honors the island’s traditional basket-making method in creating her beautiful Custom Lightship Bracelets.
Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design Become a devotee or wander in for a peek
508-228-3214 Daily at 40 Centre Street
EMILLY BROOKE RUBIN JEWELRY DESIGN is still a women’s best friend. Recently re-located up town to 40 Centre Street lies this diamond in the rough. If you find yourself here then you’ve arrived. Each piece of jewelry is created by Emilly using the most exquisite materials nature has to offer. Become a devotee or collaborate on custom piece. Open Daily.
508-228-5450 Daily at 4 Federal Street
A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com
Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for unique jewelry and monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Shop year-round in our store or visit us online. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com
508-367-3909 Call to see her full selection of handwoven bracelets, or to have one custommade especially for you. Carolyn will come to you! glassesontheroad@comcast.net
508-228-6003 (formerly POSH)
Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, and is now in a new location at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Here, local devotees can snap up their favorite pieces, and see the line the way that Hicks envisioned it: all in one place. Jessica hand makes each piece in her studio. She believes that when you buy something from a designer it should actually be made by the designer. www.JessicaHicks.com
Jewel of the Isle 508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street
508-228-4404 Daily at 20 Federal St
508-228-6899 Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers Daily at 46 Main Street PAGEO offers some of the most unique collections of Fine Jewelry found anywhere. Come see their exclusive Misani Collection. PAGEO also offers consultations for custom pieces with warm advice from an expert staff. “Like” us on Facebook to get the latest info on special events. www.pageo.com
Open daily Fine jewelry in striking, unique designs
917-324-4410 in The Nantucket Hotel & Resort
R. SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value. The firm resurrects lost techniques from the past, utilizing the most exquisite materials and outstanding craftsmanship to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Works by R. SIMANTOV have been recognized with international design awards and installed in permanent museum collections. R. SIMANTOV’s masterpieces illustrate the playfulness and whimsical beauty that can be created with unique combinations of metals and precious stones. The resulting pieces are fine treasures reminiscent of classical styles, with touches of modern elegance. www.rsimantov.com
Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket
Victoria Greenhood Jewelry Design Original Gemstone Jewelry
Vol. 44 No. 13 • Our 44th Season! 508-228-7995 Daily at 5 Easy Street
Victoria Greenhood, a jeweler on Nantucket for more than 30 years, anticipates an exciting season in her own location for the fifth year. She welcomes you to visit her and view her handmade jewelry collection on the corner of Easy Street and Still Dock Street. She offers a wide range of prices and designs in 14K & 18K gold, as well as sterling silver. Colorful gemstones are her passion, and it shows in her work. Let Victoria and her excellent staff help find something that looks fabulous on you or will make a wonderful Nantucket gift. www.victoriagreenhood.com
Kozy K-9 Dog Care Where your dog’s needs are the first priority.
The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation is dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of digital entertainment and education in one of America’s oldest theaters. Movie Line: 508-228-1784 www.NantucketDreamland.org
Let Kozy K-9’s caring staff make your dog’s needs the first priority. Providing overnight dog care when you are away and dog walking or house visits when your schedule is busy.
Nantucket Historical Association
508-228-1894 15 Broad Street
Your portal to Nantucket history
No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Awardwinning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. See the Historic Sites page in this publication for a complete listing of NHA sites. www.nha.org
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum “Throw Out the Lifeline” Exhibit Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, now through Columbus Day
508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road
The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Our family-friendly programs and more designed to appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $6 adults; $4 students 5 to 17; free for members and active duty Military. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. www.nantucketshipwreck.org
Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com
Pets
Open year-round Monday-Saturday Pet supplies and gifts: “We’re more than just pet food”
917-741-4752 Call for an appt
STRETCH Pilates can help you strengthen your core, improve flexibility, alignment and balance. Train in privacy, on state of the art “Gratz” equipment and do something really good for yourself today. Stand taller and be the best you can be. Romana certified, with over 12 years teaching experience. All levels welcome. For an appointment email cleesy@gmail.com or call 917-741-4752. cleepilates.com
Mariner House
Call Tracy to arrange a tour: 508-680-1082 30 Centre Street You can own 2 weeks in historic downtown Nantucket!
On the beautiful island of Nantucket, in the heart of the quaint historic downtown quarter you can immerse yourself in a bit of whaling history. In 1846 Master Mariner and Whaling Captain William Jernegan built the Mariner House as a private residence. It has since been renovated into six tastefully decorated apartments, with fireplaces and woodstoves, full kitchens, Wi-Fi and cable TV. One- and two-bedrooms units are available. Operating year round, Mariner House is within walking distance to the worn cobblestones of Main Street, to casual and gourmet dining, beautiful beaches, boats, boutiques, galleries, historic landmarks and museums. For reservations, please call 508-680-1082. RCI affiliated. www.themarinerhouse.com
Shoes & Handbags Island Cashmere
508-228-7611 Daily at 32 Centre Street
Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes
In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.
Johnstons Cashmere Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
508-228-5450 Daily at 4 Federal Street
A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com
Classic & Updated Clothing
508-228-0437 Open Mon-Sat 9-7, Sun 10-6 at 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com
ViVi G Shoes 508-228-5477 Daily on Straight Wharf
COLD NOSES offers a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature eight different designs, including the new Nantucket Anchor. Unique hand-painted wooden ornaments showcase your favorite dog breed and iconic Nantucket sights. Conveniently located on Straight Wharf, stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or special something for a pet or pet person. www.coldnoses.net
Geronimo’s
Strengthen your core, improve flexibility, alignment, balance
Murray’s Toggery Shop
Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
A special downtown pet boutique
Stretch Pilates
Real Estate Sales & Rentals
Museums & Sites
Cold Noses
508-208-7996 kozyk-9dogcare@hotmail.com
Pilates/Fitness
508-332-4822 17 South Water Street
More than just a movie theatre
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includes collars, toys, treats & items made exclusively for our shop. We specialize in dog, cat, bird, and small animal food and supplies with a wide variety of feeders and seed for wild birds. We also have unique gifts for your favorite pet person. www.geronimos.com
Movies & Theatre Dreamland Foundation
July 31 - Aug 6, 2014
508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street
Convenient mid-island location. GERONIMO’S complete selection of pet supplies and accessories
Chic Shoes, Haute Handbags, and Accessories
508-228-0411 25 Centre Street
Sherri and Jennifer Guggenheim needed to expand their shoe closets... And through expansion, the area’s go to mecca for the ultimate in shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories, blossomed. VIVI G SHOES constantly strives to deliver hard-to-find, unique, fashion forward merchandise in all price ranges. From comfortable run-around shoes to couture heels, day bags to evening clutches, fun costume jewelry to premier designer pieces, boots to flip flops...they have it all! www.vivigshoes.com
Special Events Nantucket Garden Club August 6 from 11 am to 4:30 pm
508-325-5162 House Tour: “Views from Monomoy”
THE NANTUCKET GARDEN CLUB presents the 60th Annual House & Garden Tour “Views from Monomoy,” featuring homes and gardens on Monomoy Road and neighboring streets.
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Vol. 44 No. 13 • Our 44th Season!
Wednesday, August 6, 11 AM - 4:30 PM. Free transportation from Town. Tickets: $50, available at the houses on the day of the tour. For details, see www.nantucketgardenclub.org www.nantucketgardenclub.org
Special Film SurfRider Special Event Dreamland Theatre, S. Water Street Saturday, August 2 at 5:30 pm, doors open at 5:15 pm Hosted by 33x World Surfing Champ Tom Curren NOAH’S ARC, a Walking on Water film tribute in memory of beloved Nantucket resident and friend David (Ozone) Ozias will be shown on Saturday, August 2 in The Dreamland Theatre. The movie features world class surfers CJ Hobgood, Damien Hobgood, Matt Beacham, Noah Snyder, Jesse Hines, Will Tant, and more! Three-time World Surfing Champion Tom Curren will host the event. $5 admission to benefit Surfrider Foundation. Door prizes include Hypto Krypto Surfboard, GoPro Camera, and more!
Sunglasses
July 31 - Aug 6, 2014
tours for more than 40 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger deluxe Mercedes with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.
Tours - Walking Nantucket Walking Tours
508-332-0953
See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Voted “Best of Nantucket” 3 years in a row The 2-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Nantucket in Bloom, Nantucket’s Dynamic Past & Glamorous Present, Nantucket & the Civil War, Great Writers on Nantucket, ‘Sconset in Bloom, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details
Raven’s Walk
Summer Shades
508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf
Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses
Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Oliver Peoples, Roberto Cavelli, Maui Jims, Oakley, Coach, Dior, Rayban, Natives, Tom Ford, Smiths, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.
Theatre Theatre Workshop of Nantucket 508-228-4305 BLACK TIE: Now thru August 2 at Centre Stage, 2 Centre St and OKLAHOMA!: Now thru August 16 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St See ad or website for show times www.theatreworkshop.com TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 50 years. Visit our website or see Calendar of Events in this paper for a listing of shows and times. A concession will be available at each performance. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 or visit www.TheatreWorkshop.com.
508-257-4586
See calendar of events for details. Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England”
www.ravens-walk.com
Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her Great Expectations History Walk, Inside the Graveyards Tour, Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket, and Raven’s Night Walk are great for adults and families. Along the way, you will hear tales of Nantucket’s past infused with ghostly encounters that took place throughout the centuries. Or you’ll hear all about Nantucket’s beginnings, and its fascinating history. Kids will love Raven’s Tales of Pirates & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times, visit www.ravens-walk.com.
Transportation Boat Hy-Line Cruises Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis
508-228-3949 Straight Wharf
White Heron Theatre Company
Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable high-speed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the high level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. www.hy-linecruises.com
See shows all summer long! Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre
Steamship Authority
508-825-5268 Under the tent at 5 N. Water Street
www.whiteherontheatre.org White Heron Theatre Company tickets are available at the box office at 5 North Water Street, by calling 508-825-5268, or online at whiteherontheatre.org.
Valet Services
Tours - Beach Great Point Natural History Tour
Valet Park of America 508-228-5646
at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Tours leave 33 Washington Street daily at 9 am and 1 pm Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Surfcasting Excursions; Youth Surfcasting Adventures; Kids Fishing Programs; Sunset Tours; and Private Tours. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr
Tours - Bus BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years. They operate comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. BARRETT’S tour buses have huge windows that afford views which can’t be matched. BARRETT’S TOURS has a tour every day at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm that departs from 20 Federal St, across from the Information Center. Tickets are available from the driver. Charter bus service for group tours, clambakes, and weddings also available. For tour info & reservations, call us at 508-228-0174. To charter a bus for a wedding or party, fax us your dates and times at 508-228-3823, and BARRETT’S TOURS will call you back to make the arrangements.
Tours - Van Gail’s Tours, Inc.
Need Daytime or Overnight Parking? We have a spot for you in downtown Nantucket!
508-257-6557 Call for pickup
GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving
5 Candle Street
www.valetparkofamerica.com Valet Park of America offers daytime and overnight parking in downtown Nantucket. Weekly/monthly parking passes are available, with unlimited entry and exit. Visit us at our lot on 5 Candle Street or online at valetparkofamerica.com.
Watches The Trinity Collection
Barrett’s Tours 508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; daily at 9:30 am &12:30 pm departs from 20 Federal Street Private charters available for weddings and private charters
Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”
Ferry service - call for schedule
508-228-0262 Steamboat Wharf
Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary
508-228-7557 50 Main Street
THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specializqe in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.
Weddings Nantucket Weddings
508-228-9165, ext. 101 Enter our Photo Contest www.NantucketWeddings.com All you need to plan a wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary
This comprehensive website will guide you through all the steps to planning and holding a wedding on Nantucket. From getting the marriage license right through the honeymoon, you’ll find valuable information all in one easy-to-navigate location. This website, beautifully illustrated by island photographers, has links to restaurants that host receptions and rehearsal dinners, lodging establishments, musicians, florists, and many others who will help make your day special. There are also sections devoted to honeymoons on Nantucket, anniversary celebrations, and real Nantucket weddings.
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new instrumental stops have “transformed” St. Paul’s instrument into “a destination organ,” said Colgrove, “one worthy of drawing an accomplished musician like Lewis. “It’s sound is now ‘electric’ and astounding,” added Colgrove about the organ’s expanded capabilities. Representing St. Paul’s and Nantucket Arts Council respectively, Colgrove and Reggie Levine, a member of St. Paul’s and former longtime president of the arts council, said they intend the annual event to become the “signature concert” of an annual festival on Nantucket devoted to baroque music and culture. “The baroque era left us with a vast library of music,” said Levine, who suggested that a “serious” yearly festival might feature architecture, history and literature in addition to music. This year’s twilight concert will be performed by candlelight in the atmospheric and historic St. Paul’s, which was built in 1904 and features Tiffany Studios stained glass windows, considered by many art historians to be PHOTO BY BETH LEWIS among the best art glass ever produced. Tickets to the 6 p.m. concert are $25 general admission and $20 for Nantucket Arts Council members. Students are admitted free with a student ID. For more information about the concert, visit www.nantucketartscouncil.org.
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Always family friendly! 23 South Water St. • 508-228-2595 www.theroseandcrown.com
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Dozens of colorful dragonflies spin gracefully, suspended from satin ribbon bows. Beads sparkle at the end of each ribbon. This beautiful Dragonfly Mobile makes a wonderful decoration for a child’s room, and a unique baby shower gift! Your baby will love watching these dragonflies flutter gently in the breeze.
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Featured Restaurant: Easy Street Restaurant & Seafood House
New England Seafood on the Wharf What better place to enjoy a meal on Nantucket than by the water? And what better food to savor on this island off the coast of Massachusetts than New England seafood? Easy Street Restaurant and Seafood House offers both. This landmark eatery has gone through a number of transformations during its decades long history. Many on the island still have fond memories of fun nights spent there when it was Schooners. Last year the restaurant was managed by a team who tried to bring Cajun fare to the island. This year owner Joseph Arno has returned Easy Street Restaurant to its roots as a casual eatery serving local New England seafood. Easy Street Restaurant & Seafood House offers both indoor and outdoor dining. Their patio is an ideal spot for people watching along the busy corner where Easy Street meets Steamboat Wharf. An awning shelters the outdoor tables on this sidewalk café, but diners Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail can still enjoy fresh breezes as they tuck into breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The airy, spacious first floor dining room of Easy Street Restaurant is surrounded by windows and has a casual, relaxed ambiance. There's plenty of room here for large parties, and it is a favorite of families. Centrally located is a large wrap-around bar well-stocked with top shelf liquors, where you can enjoy a dozen draft beers, another half dozen by the bottle, and a tempting assortment of specialty cocktails (try the Arno's Bloody Mary, their Nantucket Cosmo, or the sparkling Mimosa Blush). By day, the dining bar is also common spot for a quick lunch. And if you need to emphasize “quick” so you can catch the boat Off or get back to work, Easy Street has a special Express Menu with more than a dozen selections that can be prepared in just a few minutes to get you on your way, including Quahog Chowder, Shrimp Cocktail, Spinach Salad, Fried Haddock Sandwich, and Lobster Roll. Upstairs at Easy Street Restaurant & Seafood House there are two dining areas with sweeping views: one overlooks Easy Street and the bustling streets leading to Steamboat Wharf; windows in the other overlook Easy Street Basin. Set apart from the main dining room, this second floor space is
ideal for private celebrations. The choice table upstairs is tucked into a corner of windows overlooking the water, and it was here that we sat during our recent dinner at Easy Street Restaurant and Seafood House. As the first two of us waited for the rest of our team, we gazed out at the water of Easy Street Basin sparkling in
Steamed Live Mussels
the last rays of the summer sun. Gracefully stepping at the water's edge, near blooming rosa rugosa, was a white egret, perhaps fishing for its own dinner. Our waiter, John, went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable throughout our meal. He was attentive without hovering, and eager to assist with every aspect of our evening. At John's recommendation, we decided to start with Stuffed Quahogs. Prepared in-house from fresh clams, steamed and chopped and folded into a nicely seasoned stuffing, these are a nice introduction to New England Seafood. If you are already a fan of clams, though, we recommend you order the Fried Ipswich Clams, which features fresh whole belly clams, Baby Spinach Salad with Lobster Salad breaded and lightly
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fried. Also very tempting is the Fried Calamari: we watched a family at a neighboring table devour a plate full the tender of rings and tentacles. Even better is the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail served at Easy Street Restaurant & Seafood House. You can order as many shrimp as Pan-Seared Scallops you like and they arrive plump and succulent, chilled with a spicy cocktail sauce that you can make even spicier by stirring into it the dollop of horseradish served on top as a garnish. We were quite impressed by the Steamed Live Mussels at Easy Street. The plump mussels were cooked just right, tender, and deliciously flavored by a pool of broth with white wine, garlic, onion, tomato, and herbs. When
Chicken Breast Marsala
we ran out of the toasty bread served with the mussels for dipping, we used our spoons. It was that good! There are four different summer salads served at Easy Street: Classic Caesar, Baby Lettuces, Baby Spinach, and Caprese, and four toppings you can add to any one of them to make them a meal instead of just a side: chicken breast, grilled salmon, jumbo shrimp, and lobster salad. We opted for the Baby Spinach Salad with Lobster Salad, and it was enough to make a light summer meal. The Lobster Salad — the same, we were told,
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that is used in their Lobster Roll — is prepared from freshly steamed lobster meat, tender and sweet, in a very light mayonnaise dressing with chopped scallions and celery for a tasty crunch. Of the thirteen entrees on the Easy Street dinner menu, all but two feature seafood: haddock, salmon, swordfish, clams, shrimp, and lobster. We particularly liked the Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp Scampi over Cappellini. The shrimp were plump and firm and succulent; the pasta al dente and tossed in a flavorful garlic sauce. We were also quite fond of the m a n g o cilantro relish that is served on the grilled Center Cut Swordfish Steak: it gave the moist and meaty fish a Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp Scampi over Cappellini delightfully cool and juicy topping. The Pan-Seared Scallops also have a distinctive sauce of oyster mushrooms, ginger, and scallions that gives the dish a land-meetssea flavor. Each entree comes with your choice of risotto or mashed Yukon Gold potatoes. The rice is quite good, but the potatoes are even better, creamy and buttery. If any in your party prefer meat to seafood, then you can order either the Filet Mignon with green peppercorn sauce or the Chicken Breast Marsala with its tender strips of white meat, fresh mushrooms, in a rich and slightly sweet sauce. Desserts at Easy Street are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. The Key Lime Pie is sweet and tart, the Flourless Chocolate Cake dark and rich. Our favorite was the Boston Cream Pie, another New England classic, with its moist cake, creamy custard, and sweet chocolate glaze. We left the restaurant just after a large party arrived. We had a few blocks to walk to get to where we had parked, but a stroll along Easy Street and up Main on a warm summer's night after a hearty meal was a very pleasant way to end our evening. Easy Street Restaurant and Seafood House 31 Easy Street, corner of Easy Street & Steamboat Wharf 508-228-5031 • www.easystreetnantucket.com Breakfast served from 9 am to 2 pm • Lunch served from 10 am to 9 pm Dinner entrees from 4 to 9 pm, starting at $21.95 Sandwiches platters with fries & slaw or potato salad starting at $14.95 Full Bar with 12 draft beers • Indoor & Outdoor Dining Families Welcomed • All menu items available for take-out for full color photos of this meal, visit www.yesterdaysisland.com
Local Food is Good for You! Our Sweet Corn is grown right on our farm on Bartlett Farm Road. Come to Bartlett’s for delicious Nantucket Grown veggies! WHALING MUSEUM & HISTORIC SITES
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Open every day 8am-7pm 508-228-9403 | www.bartlettsfarm.com
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Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop All the products you love at a new location Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, NEW hot lunches
508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road
www.nantucketbakeshop.com Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.
Wicked Island Bakery Breakfast to go!
Open 7 days a week 5:30am to 3pm Box lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, & pastries!
508-901-5797 147 Orange Street
wickedislandbakery.com WICKED ISLAND BAKERY offers delicious fresh breads, pastries, and baked goods, including our famous Morning Buns. Every menu item is created in house and from scratch. We use only the finest, all natural ingredients in all of our baking. No artificial anything! We can even make a picnic for you: boxed lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, and pastries.
Bars Lobster Trap Open daily from 4pm; Dinner 5-10:30pm Seafood specialties & fresh lobster
17-1/2 Old South Rd
nantucketbakeshop.com
508.228.2797
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508-228-4200 23 Washington Street
www.nantucketlobstertrap.com THE NANTUCKET LOBSTER TRAP is the only restaurant on Nantucket that specializes in lobster and shellfish with a few items reserved for the non-seafood eaters. THE LOBSTER TRAP is a restaurant with a casual atmosphere amidst a natural setting. Fish are filleted on location, and local fishermen can frequently be seen selling their catch in the rear of the restaurant. THE LOBSTER TRAP
KOZY K-9 Here for all of your summer dog care needs: Walking Feeding House Visits
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serves dinner nightly from 5 to 10:30 pm. THE LOBSTER TRAP has a take-out program with home deliveries. The program is called “Meals on Keels’’ and will deliver private clambakes ready to eat to your home, guest house garden, or yacht. American Express, Visa, MasterCard accepted.
Brewers Cisco Brewers
508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7:45pm; Sun noon-last call at 6:45pm Beers brewed with the finest ingredients 5 Bartlett Farm Road
At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. www.ciscobrewers.com
Clubs & Entertainment
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Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce
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508-228-9403 8am-7pm at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd
Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beauwww.bartlettsfarm.com tiful cut flowers.
Bartlett’s on the Wharf Open daily 7am-6pm
508-228-9403 Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce
Now you can find all the BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM products you need right in town on the Wharf! From fresh baked goods to fresh produce, with a great assortment of sandwiches and other foods-to-go. Eat fresh at Bartlett’s on the Wharf! www.bartlettsfarm.com
Centre Street Bistro 508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
508-228-8470 Breakfast Sat & Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm 29 Centre Street www.nantucketbistro.com Outdoor patio dining in season
THE ROSE & CROWN SEAFOOD PUB is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Not only do they offer a great menu with the freshest food at affordable prices, but their specialty drinks can’t be beat! And at 10 pm, the fun and frolic begins, with DJs, poker nights, karaoke every Thursday night, dance parties, and live jazz on Thursday. They have the largest TVs in town to watch football. THE ROSE & CROWN is the hottest spot in downtown Nantucket! www.theroseandcrown.com
The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted.
Rose & Crown Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!
Coffee Shops The Bean
Claudette’s Catering
Open Daily at 29 Centre Street
Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks
www.nantucketcoffee.com THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at www.NantucketCoffee.com.
Handlebar Café
508-367-1976 15 Washington Street
Open daily, 6:30am-6pm, year-round Coffee, community space, and killer wifi
www.handlebar.coffee We at the Handlebar Café welcome patrons who are as comfortable sitting quietly with their iPad as they are banishing their phones for an hour to connect with friends face-to-face. We serve hot and iced coffee drinks, exotic teas, quick snacks, locally baked pastries and healthy light bites. Connect with us on Twitter: @ackcoffee and on Facebook: Handlebar Café
Light Food & Take-Out AK Diamond’s
508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane
Everything on the menu available for takeout
Creative Casual Cuisine describes the food & atmosphere at A.K. DIAMOND’S, a favorite spot for locals & visitors! Our “All-Day” menu allows plenty of flexibility and an amazing array of mouth-watering delights. Our favorites are the Cranberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the house-made Sesame Chicken Satay, Quesadillas, and Pizza are all spectacular! AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! Full dining room, booth seating, able to accommodate large parties, full bar, casual dining, covered patio seating, and takeout available. www.akdiamonds.com
Annye’s Whole Foods Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods
508-228-4554 Daily at 14 Amelia Drive
At ANNYE’S you’ll find fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Take them home for a hot lunch or a handy dinner. We also sell tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts. And you can choose a bottle of wine from our selection to accompany your meal. ANNYE’S is a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. www.annyes.com
Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant
508-228-7001 41 Main Street Breakfast 9-2, Brunch 11-2, Lunch 11-9, Dinner 5-9, Full Liquor, Dining Bar New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices. Welcome to ARNO’S 55th year of casual dining on historic cobblestoned Main Street. Arno’s is highly recommended, dine-in or take-out, for breakfast, lunch, and New England seafood dinners. The dinein menu is also the take-out menu. Breakfast take-out is from 9-2, lunch from 11-9, and dinner 5-9. Place your take-out order in person or call 508-228-7001. www.arnosnantucket.com
Open daily 8am to 4pm Outdoor dining and catering
508-257-6622 Post Office Sq. Siasconset
Picnic in ‘Sconset! And a great place to stop to do it is CLAUDETTE’S on the square in ‘Sconset. CLAUDETTE’S is famous for their delicious sandwiches and their super special lemon cake. Pick up your order and picnic at a table on the porch at CLAUDETTE’S while you watch the relaxed activity in ‘Sconset Village, or take your picnic to the beach just around the bend. Open daily from 8am to 4pm. Please call for advance orders.
Easy Street Cantina One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Full Breakfast served all day
508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts.
EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. Open every day—Mon.-Sat. from 6:30 am to 2 am & Sun. from 7:30 am to 2 am. www.EasyStreetCantina.com
Easy Street Restaurant & Seafood House
508-228-5031
Brk 9am-2pm; Lunch 10am-9pm; Dinner 4-9pm 31 Easy Street (corner of Easy St & Steamboat Wharf) Breakfast and New England Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices Since 1973, EASY STREET RESTAURANT & SEAFOOD HOUSE has offered take-out of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Take-out or dining-in is easy on the budget and family friendly. All menu items are available for take-out. Breakfast take-out is from 9 to 2 and lunch take-out is from 10 to 9. The most popular take-out are the Breakfast Sandwich, Clam Chowder, Lobster Roll, Fried Whole Belly Clams. Dinner menu begins at 4 and so does dinner take-out. The restaurant is located on Steamboat Wharf, next to Steamship Ferries’ docks. There is an express Take-out Menu for those who have limited time before departing on the traditional or high speed ferries. From the Hy-Line Ferries on Straight Wharf, your first right is Easy Street. Easy Street Restaurant and Seafood House is located on the right side at the corner of Easy Street and Steamboat Wharf, a five-minute scenic walk. Seconds walk from Steamship Ferries on Steamboat Wharf. Visa, Mc, Amex. www.EasyStreetNantucket.com
The Faregrounds
508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Nantucket’s Premier Sports Bar Affordable Family Dining; Early Bird Specials $12.95 27 Fairgrounds Road
One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS serves from 11:30 am til 1 am seven days a week. Whether you dine there for lunch, dinner, or their late night menu, you’ll enjoy hearty American cuisine that will please the whole family. Lunch and Dinner Specials are offered, and salad bar is available with dinner. All menu items are available for takeout, and they have an extensive pizza menu. There’s plenty of parking, and they accept all major credit cards. Call FAREGROUNDS to arrange your party—it’s a terrific location for gatherings large and small. They have the island’s premier sports bar — the pub is separate from the dining room, so bring the family in for dinner or stop by and watch the game. Outside deck with bar is open seasonally.
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Island Kitchen Breakfast 7am-2pm; Lunch 11am-3pm; Dinner 5-9pm
Vol. 44 No. 13 • Our 44th Season! 508-228-2639 1 Chin’s Way
ISLAND KITCHEN is a new Nantucket restaurant with fresh, local, reasonably priced, and healthy American fare sourced from the finest of ingredients and prepared with expertise by Chef Patrick Ridge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served 7 days a week, and all menu items are available for takeout. ISLAND KITCHEN can also provide full service catering for your special events. www.NantucketIslandKitchen.com
Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant
508-228-2279 Lunch 11:30am-pm; Dinner from 5pm; Bar open from 11:30am-closing 4 Bathing Beach Rd. at Jetties Beach Restaurant, Bar, & Beach Shop... Open Daily, Live Music Nightly! Come to JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT for lunch, dinner, lobster, pizza and pasta, risotto, cocktails, sunsets...for all the fun you want to have at the beach! You’ll find great food, casual atmosphere, cold drinks, and terrific shopping all at JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT. And, there’s plenty of parking! Open through Labor Day. Call about holding your next event or private party at JETTIES. www.thejetties.com
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 4-8:30pm, closed Sun Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices www.siamtogonantucket.com SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand.
Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-9pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct, Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more. Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New Yorkstyle thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice.
Thai House Nantucket 508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asianfusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
Markets Annye’s Whole Foods Complete organic market & prepared meals
508-228-4554 Daily at 14 Amelia Drive
Visit ANNYE’S in our new and larger location! You’ll find the best in organic foods, including Niman Ranch meats, free-range chicken, fruits and vegetables, and naturally-farmed wines from Italy, France, and California. Try ANNYE’S fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Purchase tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts, or select from our all-organic bulk foods—grains, nuts, seeds, beans, fruits, and earth-friendly cleaning supplies. ANNYE’S carries the most effective supplements, herbal & homeopathic remedies, as well as skin & hair care products to keep you feeling & looking great! We’re a short trip from town, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Rd, & right turn onto Amelia Drive. Plenty of parking. www.annyes.com
Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go
508-228-9403 8am-7pm at Bartlett Farm Road
Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces. www.bartlettsfarm.com
Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market 508-228-3399 Downtown Saturdays 9am-1pm; mid-island Tuesdays 3:30-6:30pm Downtown Saturdays @ Cambridge & North Union Sts; mid-Island Tuesdays @ the Muse parking lot 44 Surfside Rd (farm trucks only). Fresh island-landed fish & seafood, local organic farm produce, herbs, flowers, artisan breads, baked goods, coffee, fresh cold-pressed juices, teas, jams, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, leathercraft, paintings, photography, textiles,
July 31 - Aug 6, 2014
soaps, handmade body products, entertainment, and more! All produced by Nantucketers living on-island. Weather permitting. We accept SNAP/EBT/WIC & Elder Coupons with Double Dollars! www.SustainableNantucket.org
Restaurants 29 Fair Open for dinner from 5pm; Sunday Brunch 11am-2:30pm Contemporary Cuisine, locally sourced
508-228-7800 29 Fair Street
Chef Charles has returned to Nantucket to 29 Fair, the former location of The Woodbox, with an all new staff, fresh new look, and beautifully designed menu that features locally sourced contemporary cuisine. Located a short stroll from Main Street, 29 Fair has three romantic candlelit dining rooms, each with original brick fireplaces, exposed beams and antiques in a building that dates back to 1709. The chef’s cuisine is known for fresh and summery preparations with deep flavors. Spend an evening with Chef Charles at 29 Fair, and you’ll have a dining experience you’ll treasure forever.
AK Diamond’s Lunch, Dinner, Bar Menu; Open daily from 11:30 am Creative, Casual Cuisine
508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane
Creative Casual Cuisine describes the food & atmosphere at A.K. DIAMOND’S, a favorite spot for locals and visitors! Our “All-Day” menu allows plenty of flexibility and an amazing array of mouthwatering delights. Favorites are the Cranberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the house-made Sesame Chicken Satay and Quesadillas are spectacular. AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! Full dining room, booth seating, able to accommodate large parties, full bar, casual dining, family friendly, covered patio seating, & takeout available. www.akdiamonds.com
American Seasons
508-228-7111 Dinner and tapas at the bar 5:30 - 10 pm 80 Centre Street Casual fine dining: Zagat’s #1 food rating; reservations suggested
Always near the top of every “not to be missed” list, AMERICAN SEASONS features uniquely imaginative, regional American Cuisine rated #1 by Zagat’s and described as “the most creative food on Nantucket.” The dining room is casual with a touch of elegance, while the outdoor patio provides the perfect romantic setting. The impressive wine list has been recognized with a prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine. AMERICAN SEASONS is conveniently located on Centre Street, just a short walk from virtually all major hotels and guest houses. Come discover for yourself why we have been described as “a legend in the making.” www.americanseasons.com
Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant
508-228-7001 Breakfast 9-2, Lunch 11-9, Dinner 5-9, Full Liquor, Dining Bar 41 Main St New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices
Welcome to ARNO’S 55th year of casual dining on historic cobblestoned Main Street. Breakfast is served from 9 to 2. Between 11 and 2, both breakfast and lunch are served. All the renowned New England seafoods are offered for dinner including Haddock, Halibut, Scallops, Swordfish, Lobster, and Surf and Turf. Seafood starters include Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Oysters, Steamers, Mussels, Calamari, Fried Clams, and Organic Salads topped with Lobster, Shrimp, or Salmon. The dinner menu also offers several sandwiches, such as prime beef burgers, wild salmon burger, and lobster roll. The waitstaff are personable and professional. Arno’s has a full liquor and dining bar with a 4K HDTV. A new 8 draft system includes Whale’s Tale Pale Ale, Lagunitas IPA, Yuengling Lager, and Sam Adams Summer Lager. The wine list has been carefully selected. All cocktails are made with premium brand liquors and include Arno’s Bloody Mary, Island Punch, and Chocolate Martini. There is a spacious upstairs dining room overlooking Main Street, which makes a great venue to host a special event. From Hy-Line Ferries, just follow cobblestoned Main Street to ARNO’S on the right side. From Steamboat Ferries, take 1st left (Easy Street), then 4th right (Main Street). www.arnosnantucket.com
Black-Eyed Susan’s
508-325-0308 Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm 10 India Street www.Black-EyedSusans.com Foreign & Domestic Cooking
Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. Hearty breakfasts feature Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, & “Scrambles” & Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eyeopener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards.
Breeze Bar & Café
508-228-4730
Redefining the hotel & resort dining experience at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street New England Coastal Cuisine & Family Favorites Resort to live music in the air and a mimosa in your hand! Breeze Bar & Café serves New England Coastal Cuisine and family favorites in either our air-conditioned dining room and outdoors on Nantucket’s grandest all-season deck, with cozy fire pits. Open daily from 11 am to 9pm, our lunch menu features refreshing salads, soups, and appetizers. Dinner at Breeze includes a delectable selection from filet mignon to a casual burger. Enjoy live music Tuesday & Friday from 6 to 9 pm and Thursday from 7 to 10 pm. On Sundays, you can savor our bountiful Brunch with live music from 11 am to 2 pm. We also have a wonderful bar for your enjoyment. breezebarandcafe.com
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Vol. 44 No. 13 • Our 44th Season!
July 31 - Aug 6, 2014
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The Brotherhood of Thieves
Easy Street Restaurant and Seafood House
Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch
Brk 9am-2pm; Lunch 10am-9pm; Dinner 4-9pm www.EasyStreetNantucket.com 31 Easy Street (corner of Easy St & Steamboat Wharf) Breakfast and New England Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices
508-228-2551 Year-round from 11:30am at 23 Broad Street
THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, is an landmark island eatery, offering three dining areas: The original restaurant echoing 1840s Whaling Bar. Upstairs was recently renovated (great option for private parties). Outdoor patio provides relaxed/casual dining. All three bars are stocked with unique liquors to delight connoisseurs. Menu offers specials (fresh /organic ingredients), signature burgers, famous shoestring fries. Voted Best Chowder/Family Dining—Cape Cod Life and Best Nantucket Bar—Boston Magazine. www.brotherhoodofthieves.com
Centre Street Bistro
508-228-8470 Breakfast Sat & Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm 29 Centre Street “Eat and happiness will follow!” www.nantucketbistro.com The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted.
Children’s Café Open 7am-8pm Sun-Thurs; 7am-10pm Fri & Sat Affordable Beachfront Dining
508-228-2284 at Childrens Beach
Enjoy breakfast on the beach at the new CHILDRENS CAFE at Children’s Beach. This sister restaurant to the popular Easy Street Cantina also serves sandwiches, seafood, and has an extensive menu for kids. Great food and a fantastic view! Open daily.
Company of the Cauldron Serving dinner nightly. Closed Sundays.
508-228-4016 5 India Street
If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON. Discover romance at this charming restaurant located in the heart of Nantucket’s Historic District. Through the doorway, past an abundance of beautiful flowers, tables set with classic floral linens glow softly, lit only by candles. The kitchen is open and can be seen from the dining room. Three evenings a week a classical harpist plays soft music. THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON serves outstanding and creative cuisine, with elegant, prix fixe menus that change every evening. Menus are available a week in advance: see their website. COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is well known for its lamb preparations, as well as for its innovative creations featuring beef and seafood. Menus are available at www.CompanyoftheCauldron.com.
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar
508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30am-9pm 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series and the longtime island favorite, Hutch’s Diner. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. www.CrosswindsNantucket.com
Dune Where chic meets casual comfort.
508-228-5550 Lunch & Dinner Daily at 20 Broad Street
508-228-5031
Experience coastal New England cuisine at the Front Door of Nantucket. The dining is easy and family friendly with old-fashioned quality and timeless hospitality. Since 1973, EASY STREET RESTAURANT AND SEAFOOD HOUSE has offered breakfast, lunch and dinner of the highest quality at reasonable prices. Enjoy the patio or two floors of glass enclosed indoor dining with unique views of Old North Wharf, Nantucket Harbor, and Steamship Ferries. Breakfast is served from 9am to 2pm. Lunch begins at 10am and continues to 9pm. The lunch menu includes Clam Chowder, Caesar Salad, Lobster Roll, Seafood Tacos, Easy Street BLT, Prime Burger, Fish and Chips. Dinner begins at 4pm and includes Haddock, Salmon, Swordfish, Lobster, Filet Mignon. All wines by the bottle are available by the glass. All cocktails are made with premium brand liquors. From Hy-Line Ferries, your first right is Easy Street. Easy Street Restaurant and Seafood House is on the right side at the corner of Easy Street and Steamboat Wharf, a five minute scenic walk. Seconds walk from Steamship Ferries on Steamboat Wharf. Visa, Mc, Amex. Outdoor Dining, Take-out, Children’s Menu.
The Faregrounds
508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily 27 Fairgrounds Road Affordable Family Dining: Surrounded by Friends and Family! FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials, Early Birds and a different All You Can Eat every night. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and www.thefaregrounds.com/ savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter.
Fifty-Six Union
508-228-6135 Dinner nightly from 5pm; Patio Bar opens at 4pm; Apres la Plage from 46pm daily 56 Union Street Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff www.fiftysixunion.com
Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner nightly from 5 pm; their patio bar opens at 4 pm. Between 4-6pm, join them on the patio or in the garden for Apres la Plage. Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket.
foood for here & there Open daily at 10:30am for lunch, dinner, & snacks Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Delivery!
508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St
foood for here and there is the place to go for great food at reasonable prices. Rated the Best Pizza on Nantucket, foood serves small, medium, large, and deep dish pizzas at the lowest price on the island. At foood for here and there, you can have a quick lunch for under $6.00. We also offer specialty pizzas, including Mexican, Summer White, and Tropic Rocky, a variety of sandwiches and subs on freshly baked rolls, delicious salads, burgers, lasagna, spicy wings, and more! Stop in our casual and fun location at Lower Orange Street. If you’re in a hurry to get home or to the beach, call ahead with your order. www.fooods.com
Island Kitchen
508-228-2639 1 Chin’s Way
DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in our three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. Along with our exotic quartzite bar and charming patio we offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. www.DuneNantucket.com
ISLAND KITCHEN is a new Nantucket restaurant with fresh, local, reasonably priced, and healthy American fare sourced from the finest of ingredients and prepared with expertise by Chef Patrick Ridge. Breakfast and lunch are served 7 days a week, dinner is served from Tues-Sat, and all menu items are available for takeout. ISLAND KITCHEN can also provide full service catering for your special events. www.NantucketIslandKitchen.com
Easy Street Cantina
Kitty Murtagh’s
508-228-5418 Open daily! One Nibble & You’re Hooked! corner of Easy & Broad sts. Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day! EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. We serve breakfast all day, and offer our Omelette Bar from 8-11:30 am. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. Open every day—Mon.-Sat. from 6:30 am to 2 am & Sun. from 7:30 am to 2 am
Breakfast 7am-2pm; Lunch 11am-3pm; Dinner 5-9pm
Open daily: Lunch 11:30-5; Dinner 5-9 Nantucket’s Only Irish Pub & Restaurant
508-325-0781 4 West Creek Road
www.kittymurtaghs.com In Ireland, pubs are places to socialize, relax & maybe conduct a little business. Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery are continuing that tradition on Nantucket at KITTY MURTAGH’S. Named after John’s grandmother, everything about Kitty’s is eclectic and fun. Decorated with Irish signs, antiques, and furniture, the pub exudes authenticity. Relax & enjoy traditional hearty fare. Join us downstairs in our intimate dining room for entrees like Kitty’s Pork Schnitzel or Prime Rib. Nightly seafood specials draw from Nantucket’s local catch. You can add Nantucket’s best soup & salad bar to any entree for just a few dollars. Top it all off with a pint of Guinness in a traditional 20-oz glass. Live music every Wed. & Fri. night.
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Lobster Trap
Vol. 44 No. 13 • Our 44th Season!
508-228-4200 23 Washington Street
Lunch 11:30am-3pm; Dinner 5-10pm Home of the best lobster & bay scallop rolls in town!
www.nantucketlobstertrap.com For more than four decades, THE NANTUCKET LOBSTER TRAP has continued serving traditional New England style seafood. Locally owned and operated, they are known as the home of the BEST Lobster Roll and Nantucket Bay Scallop Roll! Reservations for parties of 6 or more at 5:30 and 7pm. Smaller parties are seated on a first come first serve basis. Try the outdoor patio area for the full raw bar and bar including house cocktails and local brews of delicious beers.
The Nautilus Dinner 6pm; Bar til 1am; Lunch Sat, Sun, & Mon 11:30am-2pm
508-228-0301 12 Cambridge St
THE NAUTILUS, brand new for 2014, is pleased to bring our innovative Asian & Latin inspired tapas style cuisine, diverse wine list, and culinary cocktails to your table, plate & glass. Dine early or late, have a full meal or just a snack - The Nautilus, come get a taste. www.nautilusnantucket.com
NIXS Brew Pub Open Daily 11:30am-1am Great pub food, live bands, small batch brews
508-680-7342 BOGO COUPON in this paper 15 So. Water Street
NIXS is an upscale independent brewpub located on 15 South Water street next to the Dreamland movie theatre. NIXS focuses on award-winning, independent, small batch brews, superior craft cocktails and upscale gourmet pub fare. Come try our 14 beers on tap, our famous Moscow mule, or the best lobster roll around. Clip the coupon in this paper for second appetizer at half price. #PlayNice www.NixsNantucket.com
The Proprietors bar & table 508-228-7477 Dinner Nightly; Lunch Thurs-Sun; Sunday Brunch 11:30am-2pm 9 India St An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients. Executive Chef/Co-Owner Tom Berry serves an adventurous selection of sharable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable, and grain presentations. Dinner is served nightly from 5:30pm; lunch is served Thursday-Sunday; and Sunday Brunch is 11:30am-2pm. The Proprietors bar opens nightly at 5pm www.proprietorsnantucket.com
Queequegs 508-325-0992 Brunch daily 11am-2:30pm; Dinner nightly from 5:30pm 6 Oak Street www.queequegsnantucket.com The locals’ choice for intimate in-town dining Nestled on a side street behind the Atheneum, QUEEQUEG’S offers a romantic spot for dinner in a fun bistro setting with an intimate bar scene. The cozy dining room, with it’s warm color scheme and eclectic artwork, radiates comfort. Our patio is a fun retreat from the hustle and bustle of town. QUEEQUEG’S menu pushes the envelope of “American Eclectic” and takes you on a culinary voyage that blends home-style comfort food with European flavors. Our chef has honed his skills to the point where every bite resonates with love-it-in-an-instant flavor. In the heart of down town, QUEEQUEG’S is the local secret that’s finally out.
Rose & Crown Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger). Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. www.theroseandcrown.com
The Seagrille Lunch Mon-Sat. Dinner Nightly. Bar opens at 5pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine
508-325-5700 45 Sparks Avenue
THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented. Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. E.J. and Robin Harvey, Chef/Owner. www.theseagrille.com
The Ships Inn Dinner Wed-Sun from 5:30pm; Dory Bar open 5 ‘til close American Brasserie
508-228-0040 13 Fair Street
The diverse menu features a variety of seasonal specials and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. Stop in for a drink at our Dory Bar and check out our menu. Surely you’ll want to stay for dinner. Reservations are recommended but not necessary, walk-ins are welcomed. Dinner is served Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 pm; Dory Bar opens at 5 pm. www.shipsinnnantucket.com
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Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 4-8:30pm, closed Sun Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices
SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. www.siamtogonantucket.com
Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265
Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-9pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more. Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New Yorkstyle thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice. www.sophietspizza.com/
Thai House Nantucket
508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road
Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
Town
508-325-TOWN (8696) Brunch daily 11 to 2:30; Dinner nightly from 5:30pm 4 East Chestnut Street Be adventurous, go to Town TOWN Restaurant is a Global cuisine wonderland, offering uplifted dishes sourced from every corner of the globe. Taste our tantalizingly bold, sumptuous flavors within a cool, casual, sexy Easternstyled lounge. Offering traditional dishes with a twist; Shrimp Pot Stickers, Ancho Dusted Shrimp & Grits, and Red Thai Curry Chicken all capture your taste buds and transport you to another land! Town is conveniently located on East Chestnut St.; our inviting dining lounge and patio with Asian accents brings you to paradise, making this a memorable dining experience! Be adventurous, go to TOWN! www.TownNantucket.com
Seafood Souza’s Seafood Open 9am-7pm with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing
508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane
SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base and Nantucket bay scallops frozen within 20 minutes of shucking (the freshest tasting frozen scallops). Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.
Wine & Spirits Brix Wine Shop Open Daily Wine, Beer, & Spirits; Cheese & Charcuterie; Beverage Catering
508-228-9123 One Windy Way
BRIX WINE SHOP is a different kind of wine shop—a space where you want to hang out, one that provides you with incomparable customer service, and offers you a hand-picked selection of wine and spirits. For us, it’s not just about buying a bottle of wine; it’s about the experience. Our shops are extensions of our own homes and the moments that you might have in them. We taste every bottle of wine that goes on our shelves and travel the world to find them. We earn your trust. We take the stories of the wines and give them a voice. www.BrixWineShop.com
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7:30 PM - ACK Attack Comedy - Nantucket Improv Troupe Comedy suitable for all audiences. $10 theatreworkshop.com. Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 7:30 PM - “Miracle on South Division Street” -White Heron Theatre As a family legend begins to unravel, see hilarious consequences of believing everything you’re told as a kid is true. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. White Heron Theatre, 5 N. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary.
MONDAY, AUGUST 4 8 to 9 AM - 16th Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Join renowned fitness expert, TV personality & author Tom Holland on Jetties Beach for a great total body workout in a phenomenal setting! Cardio, strength exercises, stretching + more. All fitness levels. Class size limited. Register online at teamholland.com or at Jetties each morning. $40 day/$175 week/$300 2 weeks. 203.550.6767. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Fabulous Mansions 2.5 mi, 50 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past homes of the Cliff & Brant Point. $15. Cash only. Arrive at Centre & Main sts by bank by 7:50am. Reservations not needed. 508-332-0953. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. continued on page 57
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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES
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VESTAL STREET OBSERVATORY: 3 Vestal Street Established in 1908. View an outdoor scale model of the solar system, learn how to operate a sundial, and observe some sunspots. Learn about modern astronomy in our permanent indoor exhibit. Seasonal daily tour at 2pm.
● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES
MITCHELL HOUSE: 1 Vestal Street Built in 1790, tour what is now a museum dedicated to astronomer Maria Mitchell and her family. See artifacts from their daily life in the 19th century. Open mid-June to Labor Day for guided tours, 10am-4pm.
WHALING MUSEUM: 13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, visit the restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory. On-going exhibits & films. 10am-5pm daily.
NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM: Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activity for kids, a cross between a classic natural history museum, a zoo, and a science center. It is a great place to learn about the plants, animals, and birds of Nantucket. Open mid-June to Labor Day.
OLDEST HOUSE: 16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.
THE AQUARIUM: 28 Washington Street The Aquarium displays local Nantucket species and is an excellent place to learn about the amazing sealife around the island. Displays are always changing and range from crabs and shellfish to fish and eels. Seasonal. Please visit www.mmo.org for more information
OLD MILL: 50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.
● OLDEST HOUSE PUBLIC BOAT RAMP
OLD GAOL: 15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour. GREATER LIGHT: 8 Howard Street Originally a livestock barn dating to the late 18th century, it was transformed into a summer home and art studio by Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan in the 1930’s. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.
CHILDREN’S BEACH
STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY
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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
FIRE HOSE CART HOUSE: 8 Gardner Street Built in 1886 after the Great Fire, and restored in 2012, this is the last remaining 19th century fire house on the island. Artifacts from Nantucket’s firefighting history are on display. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.
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▲ ATHENEUM ST. MARY’S METHODIST CHURCH
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1800 HOUSE: 4 Mill Street Built in 1805, the historic mansion now offers arts & crafts classes taught using traditional techniques.
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NHA RESEARCH LIBRARY: 7 Fair Street Open Mon 10am-4pm, Tue 11am-4pm, Thu-Fri 10am-4pm. Please visit www.nha.org for more information
UNITARIAN CHURCH
● OLD GAOL
QUAKER MEETING HOUSE: 7 Fair Street Constructed by the Society of Friends as a school in 1838, the island’s last surviving Quaker Meeting House. Open during library hours.
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GREATER LIGHT
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HADWEN HOUSE: 96 Main Street A sign of the golden era of whaling, the house is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1845 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen. Open on Historic House Walking Tour.
▲ ST. PAUL’S
AQUARIUM
■ TOWN PIER
▲ CIVIL WAR MONUMENT
MITCHELL HOUSE
FRANCIS STREET BEACH
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OLD MILL
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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE: 2 Easton Street First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 62 Centre Street Originally built in 1725, dismantled and moved to its this site in 1765. The current tower was added in 1968. Climb the tower for a view of the town & harbor, seasonal. NANTUCKET ATHENEUM: 1 India Street Books, periodicals, dvds and also a collection of art and artifacts on display from Nantucket’s history. Closed Sun & Mon.
PACIFIC CLUB: Lower Main Street Once the warehouse of merchant William Rotch, look for the quarterboard naming his 3 Nantucket ships. In 1859, a group of former whaling captains bought it and gathered to play cribbage & tell tales of days at sea. ST MARY’S CHURCH: 3 Federal Street Built in 1897. METHODIST CHURCH: 2 Centre Street Built in 1831. THREE BRICKS: 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.
CIVIL WAR MONUMENT: Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. ST PAUL’S CHURCH: 20 Fair Street Built in 1897. AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE: 29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use. UNITARIAN CHURCH: 11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell. LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM: 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets
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9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9 AM to 12 PM - Drop-In Unfinished Needlework Session An instructive gathering with Edith Bouriez at the NHA’s 1800 House, 4 Mill Street. $75. 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at the Museum Join Maria Mitchell staff to see the animals eat & learn about their feeding habits. Register at mariamitchell.org. 508-228-0898. $10. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10 AM to 1 PM - Using Painted Papers in Mixed Media Explore color with acrylic and gouache paints in this workshop. $225. Register at Nantucketarts.org. 508 228 0722. Artists Assn Workshop, 1 Gardner Perry Lane. 10 AM to 3 PM - NHA Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket A wonderful week of parties, lectures, and activities, held under the big tent at Bartlett’s Farm. For tickets and details: 508-228-1894 10:15 AM - Nantucket and the Civil War The dramatic story of Nantucket’s role in the American Civil War. Arrive at 10:05am at Federal & India sts., by Atheneum fence for 2/3 mi, 90 min. walk. 508-332-0953. $20; 65+ & teens $15; Age 7-12 $5.. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket Some Nantucket women accompanied husbands on whaling voyages, others were involved in Temperance, women’s suffrage, & the Underground Railroad. Meet outside Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Join us as we walk though Nantucket’s past. Hear all about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of three wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main and Federal Sts. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Children $10. Kids under 6 free. Call 508-257-4586 for details. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St.
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2 to 4 PM - Beach Discovery Field Trip Join the Maria Mitchell Association & learn how to identify marine life commonly found along the beach. Fun for the whole family! $15. Register at mariamitchell.org. 508-228-5387. 2 to 4 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine daily. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 3:30 to 5:30 PM - ARTstronomy for Ages 6+ Theme: the planets. Art & science collide in an afternoon of fun for young children. Using pictures and stories, kids are introduced to the wonders of the universe. Children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult free with registered child. $35/child. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden at Fifty-Six Union. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 9 PM - Dinner and Dance Class at the Breeze Dine at Breeze, take a free dance class before or after your meal (from 7:008:00 p.m.) with Andrey Stanev, the Bulgarian National Dance Champion. At The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Free Meet The Artist Lecture: WindSync This young, energetic group plays exclusively from memory, including elements of staging and choreography, and focuses on building connections with audiences through dynamic concert programming and charismatic stage presence. Cosponsored with the Nantucket Musical Arts Society. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Dinner at the Breeze with Supervised Kids Program Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; departure time varies according to sunset. Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - Jane Condon & Friends: Ladies of Stand Up Join Jane Condon and her funny friends for a night of comedy & dessert. Jane will be performing with national headliner Christine Hurley tonight! Tickets $25 at theatreworkshop.com. A portion of proceeds will go towards preventing domestic violence. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. continued on page 58
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7:30 PM - Comedy Festival Mondays White Heron Theatre Co. & Nantucket Comedy Fest bring one-person plays by actors and comedians who bridge the gap between comedy and theatre. Tickets: $42.50. whiteherontheatre.org. 508-825-5268. 5 N. Water St. 8 PM - Geschke Lecture: Peter Baker Peter Baker, a seasoned political writer and journalist will present the final Geschke Lecture at the Unitarian Church. He is the New York Times White House correspondent & contributing writer for New York Times Magazine. $25 at the library and at www.nantucketatheneum.org. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) An eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 9 to 10:30 PM - Stargazing Night with Maria Mitchell Astronomers A tour of the sky & telescopic viewing of Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St Ext., weather permitting. $10.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 8 to 9 AM - 16th Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Join renowned fitness expert, TV personality & author Tom Holland on Jetties Beach for a great total body workout in a phenomenal setting! Cardio, strength exercises, stretching + more. All fitness levels. Class size limited. Register online at teamholland.com or at Jetties each morning. $40 day/$175 week/$300 2 weeks. 203.550.6767. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past parks most visitors never find. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Centre & Main by bank by 7:50am. 508-332-0953. 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at LLNF at 110 Eel Point Rd to carpool 508-325-0873. $5. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Robin of Raven’s Walk & learn about pirate life, search for treasure. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations recommended: 508-2285585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10 AM to 12 PM - “Nantucket Girls” with Maria Mitchell Assn Learn what life was like for Nantucket women as we visit some of the sites where they worked, learn about some famous exploits, & do art & crafts projects. $40. Register at mariamitchell.org or 508.228.2896. 10 AM to 1 PM - Using Painted Papers in Mixed Media Explore color with acrylic & gouache paints. $225. Register at
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Nantucketarts.org. 508 228 0722. Artists Assn Workshop, 1 Gardner Perry Ln. 10:15 to 11:15 AM - Free Craft Class for Ages 8-11: Paper Birds Project for the class is creating & decorating paper birds. All supplies will be provided. Register online at nantucketatheneum.org. 10:30 AM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse, hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20. 65+ & Teens: $15. Kids $10. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - “Blast Off!” for Ages 8+ Children discover the wonders of space exploration by building and launching their own model rockets. Children must be accompanied by an adult. One adult free with child. Pre-registration required: www.mariamitchell.org or call 508.228.9198. $65/ child. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11 AM to 1 PM - Meet the Artist at Robert Foster Fine Art Meet artist Diane Dicker at Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India Street. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12 to 1:30 PM - Book Signing with Trudy Dujardin Meet the designer and author Trudy Dujardin at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 2 to 4 PM - Makers Space for Teens: Book Binding Craft workshop for teens, ages 12-18. Learn to make your own note books from recycled materials. All tools and materials will be supplied. Register at nantucketatheneum.org. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 2 to 4 PM - Free Stitching Gam Bring your needlework project to this informal gathering in the Nantucket Corner at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine daily. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 60
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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES
EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
40TH POLE:
SIASCONSET:
Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle. DIONIS: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk. STEPS: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach. JETTIES: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally. BRANT POINT: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship. CHILDREN’S: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area. Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer. FRANCIS STREET: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.
SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES CISCO BEACH:
Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong. LADIES BEACH: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. MIACOMET BEACH: at the end of Miacomet Road. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond. SOUTH SHORE BEACH: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities. SURFSIDE: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport. Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally. FISHERMAN’S BEACH: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. NOBADEER: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. MADEQUECHAM: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. TOM NEVERS (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.
WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES MADAKET:
As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.
Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset. LOW BEACH: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.
BAY & POND BEACHES MIACOMET POND:
Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered. POCOMO BEACH: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities. EEL POINT: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities. Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong. COSKATA-COATUE AND GREAT POINT: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup. SESACHACHA POND: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Leave only footprints... Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Please respect Nantucket’s fragile environment and the beauty of our island. Clean up your litter, respect private property, and use only designated entry points. In areas where dune reclaimation is taking place, please do not cross the rope or fence barriers protecting the dunes.
BEACH SAFETY
•Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow. •Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.
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4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage at Fifty-Six Union Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union Street. 4:30 PM - YellowRed Performs Two piece female folk/pop band playing originals and covers of today’s top music. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class $10. Free for teens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 7:30 PM - P.J. Moody in Concert Free concert by local acoustic musician Tuesday evenings at Children’s Beach. Bring the family, relax, and enjoy the music. Food & beverages sold at Childrens Cafe. Organized by Nantucket Visitor Services. 6 to 9 PM - Live Music at the Breeze Bar & Cafe Live Piano music with Aedin Donnelly - on the patio - at Breeze Bar and Café at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Free Yoga for Ages 12-18 Limited to first 15 students. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; departure time varies according to sunset. Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 PM - Makers: Women & Space - Exclusive Pre-Release Screening Women & Space traces the history of women pioneers in the U.S. space program beginning in the late 1950s. Skype Q&A with astronaut Cady Coleman immediately following the film. $10. Tickets at box office or nantucketdreamland.org. Dreamland, 17 South Water St. 7:30 PM - “Family Furniture” presented by White Heron Theatre The newest play by award-winning playwright A.R. Gurney with “plenty of amusing points to make, about the alleged iniquity of dry martinis and the sexual politics of football weekends…” Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 5 N. Water St. 7:30 PM - DRAMA AT THE POINT: Karen Sklaire The comical & touching story opens with Karen, all bright eyes & cottoncandy dreams, on her way to her 1st day of teaching in the South Bronx. So begins her journey through challenging corridors of the NYC Public school system. Presented by Theatre Workshop on Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8 PM - Concert: Windsync Quintet Join the Nantucket Musical Arts Society to enjoy the music of Windsync Quintet. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets $20 at the door or in advance by calling 508-228-1287. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 8 to 9 AM - 16th Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Join renowned fitness expert, TV personality & author Tom Holland on Jetties Beach for a great total body workout in a phenomenal setting! Cardio,
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strength exercises, stretching + more. All fitness levels. Class size limited. Register online at teamholland.com or at Jetties each morning. $40 day/$175 week/$300 2 weeks. 203.550.6767. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Main St./Windmill Route 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary past beautiful historic mansions. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953. Arrive at Centre & Main sts (by bank) by 7:50am. 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy the thrill of a lifetime seeing whales in their natural habitat. Sightings guaranteed! 508-228-7037. Trips depart from the Town Pier. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9 AM to 12 PM - Painting in the Greater Light Garden Drop-in watercolor workshops for the whole family at its Greater Light historic property, 8 Howard Street. $5 per person, supplies included. A Nantucket Historical Association program. 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at the Museum Join Maria Mitchell staff to see the animals eat & learn about their feeding habits. Register at mariamitchell.org. 508-228-0898. $10. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10:15 to 11:15 AM - Free Story & Craft for Ages 4-10 All supplies provided. Space is limited. Program tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10:15 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by our island on a 2/3 mi., 90 min., stroll. Gather at corner of Federal & India Sts., by Atheneum fence at 10:05. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. 508-3320953. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket Some Nantucket women accompanied husbands on whaling voyages, others were involved in Temperance, women’s suffrage, & the Underground Railroad. Meet outside Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 11 AM to 4:30 PM - 60th Annual House House Tour A tour of homes and gardens on and near Monomoy Road. Tickets: $50, cash or check only. Rain or shine. Tickets sold at a table on Main Street and at G.S. Hill Gallery on Straight Wharf, Bartlett’s Farm, and at participating homes on the day of the tour. Free transportation available from Town. www.nantucketgardenclub.org 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 continued on page 61
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1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, & tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10, under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 PM to 3 PM - Memoir Writing Group No experience necessary. Come with a desire to write... Upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 PM - Reading from Award-Winning Children’s Book Author Join award-winning author, Sara Hoagland Hunter, who will read from her newest book, Every Turtle Counts, the story of rare sea turtles that strand each year on Cape Cod. Learn how you can volunteer to save the world’s most endangered turtles in our waters! Reading on the lawn of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, as weather permits. Please bring a blanket or a beach chair. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine daily. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 2:30 to 3 PM - Meet the Animals Program for Ages 4-12 The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. $10. Pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508.228.9198. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden at Fifty-Six Union. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Local bluegrass band at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Dinner at the Breeze with Supervised Kids Program Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6 to 7:30 PM - Nantucket Baroque featuring J. Reilly Lewis St. Paul’s newly restored pipe organ will accompany a cello, two harpsichords, and a vocalist in this evening concert. Tickets $25. Nantucket Arts
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Council at St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street. 6:30 PM - M’Ocean Pix Drive-In Movie Theatre Watch the classic film “Jaws” old-school style from your car parked in an outdoor drive-in theatre at Tom Nevers Field. Car parking begins at 6:30pm. Movie begins at dark. Advanced tickets may be purchased at www.fonps.org. $10 pp without car or $50/ car (incl. admission for four people over age 5). If it rains, movie will be shown on Aug. 7 at same location. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; departure time varies according to sunset. Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 to 9 PM - Figure Drawing Drop-In Students will explore basic building blocks of an accurate figure. For artists of any level who’d like to sharpen their skills. John will share tips and tricks he’s developed after many years of teaching & drawing the figure. $25 per night. Materials provided. 1 Gardner Perry Ln. 7:30 PM - “Miracle on South Division Street” -White Heron Theatre As a family legend begins to unravel, see hilarious consequences of believing everything you’re told as a kid is true. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. White Heron Theatre, 5 N. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8 to 9:15 PM - Constance Laibe Hays Memorial Lecture Husband & wife Stephen B. Shepard & Lynn Povich have been shaping journalism for 40 years. Tickets are $25 at the library or at nantucketatheneum.org. Unitarian Meeting House, 11 Orange St. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary. 9 to 10:30 PM - Stargazing Night with Maria Mitchell Astronomers A tour of the sky & telescopic viewing of Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St Ext., weather permitting. $10. 9 to 10:30 PM - Night Marine Ecology Field Trip Join Aquarium staff to learn about marine life that comes out to feed at night. $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 8 to 9 AM - 16th Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Join renowned fitness expert, TV personality & author Tom Holland on Jetties Beach for a great total body workout in a phenomenal setting! Cardio, strength exercises, stretching + more. All fitness levels. Class size limited. Register online at teamholland.com or at Jetties each morning. $40 day/$175 week/$300 2 weeks. 203.550.6767. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past parks most visitors never find. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Centre & Main by bank by 7:50am. 508-332-0953. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Robin of Raven’s Walk & learn about pirate life, search for treasure. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations recommended: 508-2285585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. continued on page 62
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9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium See aquarium staff feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10. 9 to 11 AM - Family Nature Walk Adult $10, Child $5. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! $20. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. 10 AM to 12 PM - Kickball for Kids Ages 7-13 An organized game at Children’s Beach. Sneakers required. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals. Reservations: 508228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 10:30 AM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse, hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20. 65+ & Teens: $15. Kids $10. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 Mo. Limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers.Atheneum, 1 India St. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Robot Explorers for Ages 8+ After an introduction to robots & robotic spacecraft, teams assemble robot ‘cublets’ to learn how robots work. Children must be accompanied by an adult $50. Register at mariamitchell.org or 508.228.9198. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for 3+ Limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour
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departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours of Town & Sconset Village Enjoy the tour on an air-conditioned bus w/reclining seats & large windows. Daily 20 Federal St. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Free Read to a Buddy for Ages 6-9 Read to therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. A fun, relaxed way to gain confidence reading! Registration at Nantucket Atheneum. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn of Maria Mitchell’s life & legacy. See outdoor scale model of the solar system & view the sun thru a solar telescope. $3. 2 Vestal St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: Town View Easy 5-mi tour with Nantucket Bike Tours guide. See secret places, historic streets & quintessential town sights. Reserve at www.nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2 to 4 PM - Bike Tour: To The Brewery! Moderate 8-mi. tour with Nantucket Bike Tours. Incl. some must-see isle highlights & ends at Cisco Brewery, where you can enjoy local brews & music. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine daily. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 6 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden at Fifty-Six Union. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - Lauren Crosby Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket Some Nantucket women accompanied husbands on whaling voyages, others were involved in Temperance, women’s suffrage, & the Underground Railroad. Meet outside Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 6 PM - Thursday Concerts at the Meeting House Featuring Jacob Butler, pianist/vocalist playing original material, popular and standard repertoire with a little gospel and soul. $10; children free. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 11 Orange St. 5 to 6 PM - Concert Featuring Pianist/Vocalist Jacob Butler & Co. A concert of original material, popular & stand with a little gospel & soul. $10; $5 Srs. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 11 Orange St. 6 PM - Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma” This exuberant, groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize winning musical tells the love continued on page 63 2014 SCHEDULE
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Vol. 44 No. 13 • Our 44th Season!
story of a spirited farm girl & the cowboy who loves her. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & join us $55pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. 7 PM - Sunset Tour to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge A 2-hour guided trip; departure time varies according to sunset. Reservations required: 508.228.6799. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “The Vandal” The Vandal is the story of a women who finds friendship, redemption and a sense of humor through a boy who befriends her at a bus stop. Another new play and premiere for White Heron, The Vandal marks Hamish Linklater’s playwriting debut. Tickets: $42.50 at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. White Heron Theatre, 5 N. Water St. 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell, view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike Join MMA staff for an evening hike under the stars. Pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org. For ages 8+. $15. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
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