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Views Rarely Seen This Wednesday, August 8, from 11 am to 4 pm (rain or shine) the Nantucket Garden Club will hold its 64th annual House and Garden Tour entitled “A ’Sconset Experience.”
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Selected by members of the Garden Club’s House Tour Committee, the seven homes on this year’s tour in the village of Siasconset were built from the late-1600s through the 2000s. “Our goal is to show the wide range of rarely seen houses that are tucked away behind the ‘Sconset hedge rows,” explained Garden Club member Bonnie Ford. The event will also include a tour of the historic ‘Sconset Chapel and tea on the grounds. “The criteria is always focused on offering the visitor a unique visual experience,” Ford continued. “This year we attempt to offer a variety of homes, antique to modern, and gardens that will provide the visitor an opportunity to see something that they can relate to and perhaps recreate. Gardens and continued on page 10
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THEATRE REVIEW: PRIVATE LIVES
Chic & Cheek: a Hilarious Evening “I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.”
Mitchell House Children’s Programs Illusions and Mind Games Cooking & Eating 1800s Style Sailors’ Valentines and Serpent Stories Keep the Lights Burning Scrapbook Your Dreams
White Heron Theatre has done it again with their production of Noël Coward’s Private Lives: they’ve brought New York to their Nantucket stage and mounted a production that is professional, entertaining, and transformative. Teasingly simple, Coward’s play is so much more than a comedy, especially when viewed within its time. It was written and opened during worldwide instability and uncertainty—the Wall Street Crash, the Great Depression, enormous income inequality, totalitarianism, and war. Sound familiar? Though it was first performed in 1930, it resonates today. But it is a comedy, and a very funny one. The playwright’s biographer Philip Hoare called Private Lives the “most elegant example” of Coward’s art: “the playwright's greatest achievement – to make us laugh so much we forget to cry.” Private Lives does just that. Subtitled “an intimate comedy,” the play is raucous and sexy, stylish and lively, and it masks more than it reveals in its playful banter and bickering. It’s a comedy of manners, satirizing the affectations of the 1% with witty dialog. But in between the laughter, the characters show vulnerability and offer a bit of serious commentary on love, life, and commitment. The initial scenes mirror each other: cynical Elyot and his new wife, Sibyl, have just arrived at an elegant hotel on their honeymoon in France. Elyot, five years out from a stormy marriage, clearly wants peace, but the much younger Sibyl is pestering him with questions about his first wife, Amanda. In the next room, Amanda is just beginning her new life, on honeymoon with the older and somewhat stodgy Victor, who is badgering Amanda for continued on page 16
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Free Family Day on August 7 The fun family program presented by Egan Maritime will be free to all on Tuesday, August 7 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum located at 158 Polpis Road. Family Day has been an annual family program during July and August since the museum reopened its doors in 2008 following a $3-million campaign and renovation project. Usually the fun is included in the price of admission. Family Day includes free museum admissions and activities including a scavenger hunt, nautical arts and crafts, shipwreck stories, and outdoor play. The museum’s grounds are home to adventurous and lifesaving-inspired features such as the breeches buoy swing set, the ship’s rigging ropes wall, and a play-size surfboat. Additionally, there is a picnic area with a scenic view of Folger’s Marsh and a play-size Massachusetts Humane Society Beach Hut. This gift of free historical experiences and memories for Nantucket families is thanks to the generosity of Ritchie, Katie, and Westray Battle. The Battles are beloved museum patrons “who love Nantucket and the preservation of its iconic maritime history for our children.” Egan Maritime’s Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum is located at 158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from downtown Nantucket. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays noon to 5 pm. For more information visit eganmaritime.org The Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum will host a second free Family Day on Saturday, September 15.
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Parties, lectures, and activities centered around island influence on American design. Tickets & details on specific events: nha.org or 508-228-1894 TILL 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 10 to 10:30 AM - Maritime Speaker Series Local experts talk on maritime subjects, such as the history of the island’s 3 lighthouses, history of the Fresnel lens & its mechanics, stories of lighthouse keepers & their families, boating safety, and fun facts. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10 AM - Class: Make Your Own Pencil Case or Clutch Express yourself in fabric at this all-age sewing class. See how fun & easy it can be! Reserve your spot at 508-228-6006. Upstairs at 19 Main Street. Again at 3pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM to 12 PM - Free Stitching Gam: Drop-In with Edith Bouriez Drop-in gam for previous students from classes Edie has taught at the 1800 House. Bring your unfinished projects or something new. Registration Required at nha.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! Part of a research project & interesting for adults & children alike. Registration Required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org
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10 AM to 12 PM - Nantucket Girls with Maria Mitchell Association With many husbands and fathers at sea, island woman ran shops & Nantucket girls stayed in school longer than their brothers. Learn what life was like for Nantucket women: visit sites where they worked, learn about some of their famous exploits, and create art & crafts projects. Registration Required: 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Museum Activity Day Natural Science Museum Drop by anytime to play with nanotechnology, try out cool science equipment, help us collect data, and learn about research. Appropriate for ages 6 and up. Free with admission; no registration required. Milk & Vestal sts. Maria Mitchell Assn. 10 AM to 5 PM - Hands-on-History Join the Whaling Museum in the Discovery Room for a daily children’s craft activity. All Hands-on_History activities are free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 6 PM - Summer Sale at Nobby Shop Entire store inventory is on sale to celebrate their 47th year, 17 Main Street. 10:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Tickets at Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk and Treasure Hunt Walk with Pirate Robin to the Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of infamous pirates, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure. On a treasure hunt we search for lost & buried treasure. Adults $20; kids $15. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Registration Required. 508-257-4586 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Preschool Story Time for Age 3+ Stories & songs; limited to first 15. Tickets 30 mins before. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mile, 90 min historic walk through the beautiful village of ‘Sconset. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 bus at the Greenhound Depot for the 20 minute ride to ‘Sconset. Meet guide opposite the post office. 508-332-0953
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ISLAND PAIRINGS
Seaside Sips for Summer by Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie Only five Fridays left until Labor Day Weekend. Makes you think about what remains on your Nantucket Summer Bucket List. You mapped it out at the beginning of season, but your busy social schedule, kids at camp, and weekly houseguests got the best of you and your precious time spent here on the island. Time to regroup, reassess, and refresh your priorities before summer ends. What better way to do that than with a lovely glass of rosé in hand to toast the next adventures and amazing memories you will be creating. While spending the day on the sand has its glorious moments, there is something to be said about the calm and stillness of enjoying the water in Nantucket Harbor. This extends well past where the Hy-Line Ferry and visiting boats dock close to town. A drive out to Monomoy, Polpis, or the Wauwinet area will keep you on the harbor side of the water versus being out to the open waters of the sea. The shores are not as sandy, making for less people and lack of vehicle access to drive on the beach. This area is perfect for water sports of any kind, with a tranquil paddleboard experience on a flat day or the thrill of kiteboarding on the windiest of afternoons. After a bit of exercise and excitement on the water, enjoy a rest on the beach with a bottle of Hawksbill Rosé of Pinot Noir from the Carneros region of California. This is the first rosé ever produced by Bob Foley of Robert Foley Vineyards, who is well known for putting Merlot on the wine-drinking map while working throughout the Napa Valley. The net profits from this strawberry fruity Pinot Noir Rosé benefit USVI and Puerto Rico hurricane relief efforts. Named after the critically endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle found in continued on page 12
NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS Providing Quality Tours Since 1998
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The Town Route: An eerie, 80 min, 1 mile evening stroll featuring the most haunted restaurant and most haunted house on Nantucket. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday starting at 8:45pm.
Cemetery Route: A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min walk featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, Mary Abby Swain, & the island’s 2 most haunted hotels. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday starting at 8:30pm.
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A 2 mile, non2stop exercise walk 2 with historic commentary 2 past the historic mansions and most beautiful gardens of Nantucket town. Meets 10 min. early at Centre and Main Sts. beside the bank steps. Tuesday & Thursday at 8:30am.
Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point
A 2 1/2 mile, 1 hour, non2stop morning exercise walk 2 with historic commentary 2 past some of the most spectacular homes on Nantucket. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps. Monday & Friday starting at 8:30am.
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A 90 min, 2/3 mile historic walking tour past the famous cottages of Siasconset, Nantucket’s most beautiful village. Catch the 10:15am bust at the Washington St. depot and meet the guide 20 min. later at the rotary ;opposite the post office< in ‘Sconset. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday starting at 10:45am.
Notorious Nantucket
For ages 13 and up. Learn about the real Nantucket of opium dens, bordellos, riots, hippie hysteria, a gigolo, a conman, and the legendary Benny Cleveland. Please arrive 10 min. early at Centre and Main, beside the bank steps. Wednesday & Friday starting at 10:30am.
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Hear how Hemingway, Melville, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by their stays on this magical island. Please arrive at 10:20am at Federal and India Sts, outside the Atheneum fence. Monday at 10:30am. Prices for all tours: Historic Mansions & Hidden Parks $15 per person. All other tours are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors (65+) and for teens; $5 for kids 7‐12; and under 7 free. 20% off for groups of 6 or more; 33% off for ten or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours available for all walks.
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Recently, we entertained a very old confirmed bachelor, my Uncle Oswald. He babysat the kids, played in the surf, and read them stories at night. Oswald gave them airplane rides in the backyard and shoulder rides in the waves. In short, he was a wonderful houseguest for two busy parents. But he had no desire for kids of his own. None. Now, he will have an obituary that many of us would envy. He has a law degree, a teaching degree, can order drinks in four languages, and has been on a ski patrol in Switzerland. Uncle Oswald performs in local theater, plays violin in a local orchestra, and rides a horse for relaxation. He is comfortable enough in his own skin to laugh at his own eccentricities. He hates the ice cream truck. It drives through his neighborhood every afternoon and never at a regular time. The truck plays the familiar, loud, tune over loudspeakers that calls the kids to come running. He has had long, ranting tirades with the driver, he has complained to the police, he has written letters to the paper, and he has tried to get the neighborhood to sign a petition. Still, it comes. As a parent, I laughed at his jokes, drank his bourbon, and knew that I spoke a language he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand. His kids wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run out the front door for a Firecracker Popsicle. They would never draw the ice cream truck on scrap paper, nor would they remember that annoying song fondly for decades. Nor would he ever walk out to the ice cream truck, hand over the exorbitant sum, and wish, somehow, that you could hold that moment, and that popsicle, frozen in time. Having children is like drinking champagne every day. Sometimes the champagne is tremendous, sometimes it is gutter swill, and it is there every day. You get used to it after a while, and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really notice the taste, until you get an odd moment of clarity and you think â&#x20AC;&#x153;My God, I am drinking champagne.â&#x20AC;? Then, you also know that you will never drink from this glass again, and you may never remember this brief shining draught. One day, recently, my two boys and I went to Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach. As is true in July, the parking lot was full, the beach was crowded and the water still, tepid, and murky. Both boys ran to the water, jumped in, and proceeded to splash each other silly. Then, they joined up with another boy and gave each other rides on a boogie board. One would pull, one would ride, and one would try to trip them up. The boy with the boogie board went in for a snack and another boy, smaller and more reserved, joined up with my two ruffians for their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rescue Swimmer and the Sharkâ&#x20AC;? game. I stood on shore and watched, hoping that everyone would keep their bones unbroken and their lungs free of seawater. I was joined on shore by the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, who wore a full, brown burka. The two of us shared very few cultural codes, but we did share a bond of parenthood. We both wanted to go in the water and calm them down, but we both knew that we shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. My children make me be a better person in ways that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come naturally. They make me hold me tongue, wash my hands, sit up straighter, and wear a seatbelt. They pull me out of my comfortable, cynical shell and leave continued on page 14
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Plight of Pollinators by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation While honeybees get most of the attention, pollinators actually include anything that moves pollen from one plant to another; namely bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, birds, small mammals, bats, and even some lizards. On Nantucket, we mainly have pollinating insects and birds. Pollinators provide a vital service helping plants reproduce and increase genetic diversity. Without pollinators, the food we eat and the plants we enjoy would not exist. Recent declines in commercial honey bee colonies nationally, and the potential impacts on crop production, have heightened attention on the plight of pollinators. The decline of our own native pollinators also comes into question. Although many groups of native pollinators remain understudied and poorly understood, there is increasing evidence of alarming declines in some species. Many pollinators depend upon open habitats and canopy gaps for foraging, and recent studies suggest that, in the Northeastern United States, grasslands and barrens support a unique native pollinator assemblage. These habitats require active management, are in decline, and have been identified as priority conservation targets in many states. Nantucket, with its sandplain grasslands and coastal heathlands, has many of these habitats available for native pollinators. In 2018, a regional network of experimental adaptive management sites
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homes are large and extensive or very small, but all are equally beautiful…" Homes on the tour are presented as they are lived in; the only special additions for the day of the tour are flower arrangements designed by members of the Nantucket Garden Club for each home. Tickets to the house tour are $60 and are available in advance at www.NantucketGardenClub.org as well as at the G.S. Hill Gallery on Straight Wharf, at a table on Main Street between 10am and 2 pm, at Bartlett’s Farm from 10 am to 2 pm, and at a table near the Sconset Rotary from 11 am to 2 pm. On the day of the tour, tickets can be purchased at any of the homes featured on the tour. Most locations selling tickets will accept only cash or local checks, but credit cards can be used to purchase tickets at the table on Main Street and at the Sconset Chapel the day of the tour. The village of Siasconset is about 8 miles from downtown Nantucket, so the Nantucket Garden Club has arranged for a free shuttle bus to take tourgoers from Visitor Services on Federal Street to Sconset starting at 10:30 am on Wednesday morning. The bus will stop at the corner of Morey and Main Streets., near 44 Main, which is one of the houses on the tour. Other ‘Sconset homes on the 2018 house tour are: 29 Morey Lane, 22 Main Street, 4 Chapel Street, 5 Evelyn Street, 8 Center Street, and 2 Underhill Lane. For more than 70 years, starting in 1945, the Nantucket Garden Club has succeeded in contributing to the beauty of Nantucket by supporting conservation initiatives that protect the island’s fragile and historic environment. The Nantucket Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club of America, Inc. The Nantucket Garden Club House Tour is the only fundraiser for the Nantucket Garden Club. This event puts the money raised back into the community in the form of scholarships and grants for conservation and community projects. The organization has also donated to Maria Mitchell Association, Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Nantucket Historical Society, Nantucket Preservation Trust, Madaket Land Trust, Nantucket Parks & Recreation Commission, Council on Aging, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Sustainable Nantucket, India Street Pocket park, The Homestead, and Our Island Home.
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Most Joyful Day by Maryjane Mojer Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm The day before my day off is my favorite day of the week. I enjoy the potential as much as the day itself. On that most joyful day of the week, I clean my house as soon as I get home from work; wash the floors, do the laundry, clean the fridge, organize any errands that I have to run, so that when I wake up I can focus on what is truly important; breakfast. Truly my favorite meal. I love everything about it. First and foremost; coffee. Black, strong, and hot. I’ve dabbled in cold brew, and while I do enjoy it, I’ll take a hot cup o’joe any day. My coffee consumption is well known among my family and friends. I like to think it is also well revered, respected even, but that may be a stretch. Ok, to be honest, I’ll take a six-hour-old, cold leftover cup o’joe as well. My consumption may be legendary, but I’m not proud….or picky. I think about my day off breakfast throughout the week. It’s not as though I plan specific items. I just spend (likely way too much) time imagining what I’ll have. Sure, pancakes, cereal, muffins, oatmeal are all great. I love them, and will have them fairly often, especially on workdays. Truth told, I’m a savory breakfast gal at heart. I fell in love with Migas a couple of years ago. This recipe really checks all of my day off breakfast needs; savory, delicious, easy but not instant, adaptable. Many recipes call for jalapeños and garlic, which are a great addition. I prefer to add a shot of a great hot sauce instead. continued on page 28
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those Caribbean waters, this wine is also rare due to its limited production. Sip on this beautiful wine while enjoying the last of summer on Nantucket, and perhaps envisioning your next warm winter travel destination. One never knows who they might run into while on Nantucket. The person you did business with last year half way across the country just happens to be in line behind you as you grab a hazelnut lattĂŠ at The Bean. Pleasantries are exchanged and the next thing you know, they have invited you to join them for wine later that evening on their friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yacht anchored at the Nantucket Boat Basin. Sounds like this could only be a chapter from an Elin Hilderbrand summer beach read, yet best to be prompt and not arrive empty handed. Such an occasion would require a remarkable rosĂŠ of sophistication as the perfect pairing for the evening. Lucien Crochet Sancerre RosĂŠ is just the pedigree of wine that you need. Hailing from the Loire Valley in France, this wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir. The grapes are harvested from several different parcels grown on Oxfordian â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caillottesâ&#x20AC;? and
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reusable glass closure. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classier than a convenient (but often unsightly) screw-top, yet still no tools needed in order to partake in your rosĂŠ drinking pleasures. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and the white grape Rolle (also known as Vermentino), this wine has immense charm and minerality redolent of fennel, anise and purple flowers. Add sliced prosciutto, rosemary Marcona almonds, and a bit of Wasikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheese for an afternoon pool party. When you think of all the iconic images one can photograph on Nantucket, numerous ideas quickly come to mind. The Nantucket directional sign on the corner of Main and Washington Streets, beautiful hydrangeas in full bloom nestled beside a quaint old home, and, one that is captured year round, sunset from a beach on Nantucket. Whether it be Ladies Beach, Steps Beach, or from the shores of Madaket, watching the sunset is more than just enjoying and taking in the magnificence of the gleaming rays and the dance they play between heaven and earth. It is a time for reflecting on all the beauty of the day Nantucket had to offer you and being grateful going into the evening for the bounty of this land. This is similar to how a winemaker might feel when it comes time to harvest their grapes and begin the next step in producing their wines. To celebrate this ending of the day and beginning of the evening, a delightful wine of choice is A-Frame Wine Company La La RosĂŠ from Santa Barbara County. Their focus being on Old World RhĂ´ne grape varietals grown and produced in the New World of California creates is perfectly captured in this dry, light wine made from 100% Grenache. The etymology behind the name La La is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the initials of Los Angeles (where the winemaker resides), but really pertains to being in a state where one is out of touch with reality. How apropos for time well-spent on Nantucket. Truth be told, the wonderful thing about the ever-increasing selection of rosĂŠ wines currently available is that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just have to be your drink of summer. Neither does Nantucket just have to be your summer escape. The beauty and splendor of both are available year-round, however, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not get ahead of ourselves and enjoy the moment we are in today. Cheers!
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me singing and dancing around in a circle. With the same eyes that mooched free donuts, my youngest got me into the circle around Susan Salidor. We sang, we danced, we hopped up and down, and we clapped as the song called. My wife was in hysterics; yet the youngest wanted Daddy to sit with him. And so I did. My children believe that miracles happen every day. It becomes my duty to insure that they do. When photo by Ed Simeone we were at the beach at Quidnet, my oldest asked about the skate egg cases that were enmeshed in the seaweed. I told them that they were Mermaid’s Purses. So, promptly, they started breaking them open to see what sort of money mermaids used. Later, as they were attempting to create a sand castle, they discovered sand fleas. They collected them in the moat of the castle, then bid them good sailing as they got swept out to sea on a vigorous wave. In the last dip of the day, my youngest lost a toy in the waves. Clearly lost forever to Davy Jones’ Locker, we consoled him on his loss. As we left the beach, however, an older gentleman jogged up behind us and returned the toy to us. The wife and I were stunned, but the boy was not. Mircontinued on page 15
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acles happen to him every day. To be a parent is to perform in front of an audience every moment. This audience has a phenomenal memory and yet may not remember anything from this moment twenty years from now. Every step and mis-step contributes to his character, but you have no idea what it will do. You just hope that it keeps his attention on you and not on Sponge-Bob. I give the hunt lecture at the Whaling Museum on many afternoons. A father and son came up to me after one of the talks when I didn’t drop the harpoon or flub my lines; he complimented the talk, saying that it kept his son’s attention for the full forty-five minutes. I told him that I hoped his son would grow up to be a whaler. When I think back on my life as a father, I think that so much of my time is designed to build the bricks of good memories. I know that they will never remember my dancing to “The Backwards Song” or the lost beach toy or even the primary diet of sperm whales. But I hope that each one of those memories becomes a brick in the foundation of their house. It will be up to him to build a good house, but if we can build a good basement, he will be well on his way. Some of the most heartbreaking items in the whaling museum come from those whaler’s who spent years away from their children. Unlike my Uncle Oswald, they can speak the language, but they have no occasion to do it. In the scrimshaw room is a miniature ivory bed, complete with springs and an elaborately decorated headboard. Some whaler, in the middle of the Japan Grounds, sat on a deck reeking of dead whale and carved the ivory into a delicate doll’s bed. He knew he couldn’t give his gift for years, he knew he might die before he gave it, that she might die before she received it, or that she might break it or not be interested. His daughter may have been four when he left and may be eight or nine when he returned. Yet, he still carved a toy for her. He wanted this brick for her basement. Even though he wasn’t at home, he wanted her to know that he loved her. What that whaler knew, and what my Uncle Oswald doesn’t, is that we measure our days in Cheerios and Popsicles. The only things that matter are the bricks that get built into a child’s foundation. Whatever we value, whether it be Schubert or the Simpsons, will not last unless we somehow preserve it in the minds of our children. The bells of that truck will outlive the chimes of the Vatican.
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details of her time with previous husband Elyot. When Elyot and Amanda discover each other on adjoining balconies, the set-up ends and the real fun begins. The audience shares Elyotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premonition when he says to Sibyl as he tries unsuccessfully to convince her to flee with him to Paris â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have the most extraordinary sensation of impending disaster...â&#x20AC;? Elyot and Amanda quickly realize their passion hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t died, and they abandon their new spouses to run away together to Paris only to discover that their passion for squabbling and physical brawling is also still very much alive. They are unhappy apart, unhappy together. photo by Cary Hazelgrove
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Jeremy Shamos (Elyot) and Nina Hellman (Amanda) are on stage for most of the play. The roles are demanding, and these two have the stamina and talent to pull them off. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re quick with the constant wordplay and verbal sparring, and their comedic timing is right on the mark. (Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting that the actors are married in real life.)
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Hellman perfectly plays the role of vivacious yet jaded divorcĂŠe with glimmers of vulnerability beneath her veneer. She manages to walk the line between poise and petulance even when sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the midst of a knock-down. Shamos has the most entertaining expressions of physical comedy and is completely convincing as the charming, sophisticated playboy masking his deep feelings with near constant flippant remarks. One of his characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more revealing comments to Victor is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Has it ever occurred to you that flippancy might cover a very real embarrassment?â&#x20AC;? John Ellison Conlee is believable as Victor, humorless, upstanding, and full-of-heart, and Celia Keenan-Bolgerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transformation from Elyotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conventional and blithely innocent bride to the obvious soulmate of Victor is both funny and revealing. The fight this pair (also married in real life) has at the end brings the play full circle. Jan Neuberger deserves praise as the French maid who appears to be baffled by her employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s antics (or is she?) and whose sneeze changes a scene. Sets are beautifully done by Louisa Thompson and perfectly illuminated by designer Christina Watanabe. And if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet seen a play in the stunning theatre White Heron built, by all means, go! In fact, go early and enjoy a cocktail on their terrace (yes, you may bring your drink into the theatre to sip as you watch). Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this very entertaining, chic and cheeky cynical look at love! Private Lives is performed in White Heronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre at 5 North Water Street August 6-8, and 14-18. For tickets visit www.whiteherontheatre.org or call the box office at 508-825-5268.
YALE WHIFFENPOOF ALUMNI will sing its Third Annual Charity Concert on Saturday, August 4th at 5:30pm First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street The Whiffenpoof Alumni is an a cappella singing group made up of gentlemen who sang in the Whiffenpoofs as Yale Undergraduates. These are the guys who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to quit when they graduated, and have been singing Whiffenpoof arrangements ever since.
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The concert is being given to raise money for a basket of important but less-visible Nantucket charities, including: A Safe Place Nantucket, the Nantucket Food Pantry, and the First Congregational Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tower Renovation. A $20 donation is suggested. Children and students are free. All door receipts will be donated to the charities. This is your way of having fun and doing good at the same time! Come to the concert for a truly enjoyable experience before you go off to dinner. Hear the traditional Yale and Whiffenpoof repertoire performed as you may remember it.
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11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 11:30 - Nantucket by Design - Design Luncheon With Keynote Speaker David Kleinberg moderated by Sophie Donelson, editor-inchief of House Beautiful magazine. White Elephant, 50 Easton St. 12 to 12:30 PM - Concert Series: Noell Dorsey & Stephen Yenger A 30-minute concert in a historic sanctuary. Noell Dorsey, soprano & Stephen Yenger, piano â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;On Love and Lossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a song cycle of Elizabeth Bishop poems. In the Congregational Meeting House Society, 11 Orange Street. 12 to 2:30 PM - Lynx Sails An historian guides you through 4 centuries of Nantucket history with amazing stories illustrating the unfailing connection between the island and the Atlantic Ocean. Waypoint Marine, Straight Wharf. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 1 PM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 1:30 PM - NHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Historical House & Garden Walking Tour Visit 3 historical homes & gardens, exploring 2 centuries of life & architecture on Nantucket. The 1-hr tour offers a glimpse into lives of some of the people who lived on the island. Tickets at Hadwen House, 96 Main Street. 2 PM - Pop-Up Science Pop-Up Science Cart for a Free and Entertaining Performance of Science-Based Experiments. Fun for the Whole Family! Haul Over or Jack Wills. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 2 to 4 PM - Free Read to a Buddy for Ages 6 to 9 A fun, relaxed, nonjudgmental way to become more confident & enjoy reading. Our READ dogs just want to listen and make you feel great about your reading!! Sign up to read at 508-228-1110 x103. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 3 to 4 PM - Family Art: Ages 2 to 5 Seek inspiration from beloved childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literature, students and their caregivers will explore different multimedia art stations after story time each day. AANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. NantucketArts.org
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3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck On the patio at Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane. 3 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 PM - A Midsummer Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream by White Heronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nantucket Theatre Institute Fun & fast-paced 60min. adaptation of William Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Midsummer Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream with original music by Edward Barton. This production is by the students of White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. or WhiteHeronTheatre.org 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5 to 7 PM - Burgundy & Beyond Charity Tasting Event Enjoy a taste of Champagne Henriot, them take a tour of the Cote dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Or with Bouchard Pere & Fils, one of Burgundyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest wine-merchant houses, along with fine wines from William Fevre of Chablis. Portion of tasting sales to benefit NAMI. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater After a fun day on Island, come out with us to enjoy beer, wine, and our signature cocktails while you take in the gorgeous sights in Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Theatre Workshop Presents Footloose The heartfelt story of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart & open mind. Musical at Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at: 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 ext. 113. 6 to 10 PM - Paws for the Cause: Year of the Dog! Fundraiser for NISHA: cocktails, appetizers, dinners, film, performance, dogs! Bartlettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets: $250 at 508-825-2287 6:30 PM - Theatre Performance of Nantucket the Musackal 400 years in 70 hysterACKal minutes! Live theatre on Centre Stage in Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407 Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Drawing For Beginners with Victoria Harvey A laid back but comprehensive class teaching time-tested traditions of drawing that form a foundation for creating art in any style. All levels welcome. AANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. NantucketArts.org continued on page 18
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6:30 to 8:30 PM - Modern Photography & The Digital Darkroom with D. Clyde Myers All levels welcome. A creative and artistic approach to in-camera photography and Photoshop as an editing tool. This is not a cell-phone based class. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. NantucketArts.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sunset from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset. Please call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset, Call for departure time and tickets. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - Noel Coward’s Private Lives A comedic masterpiece featuring 3 Tony-Nominated actors. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. 508-825-5268 whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Live music at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Haunted history tour of Town. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15. 508-257-4586 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike with Maria Mitchell Assoc. Join Kim Botelho, Dir. of Education for an evening hike under the stars. Participate in a color vision activity, learn how eyes adjust to darkness, listen for nocturnal animals, take a solo journey, and enjoy a snack while learning about bioluminescence. At the end of the walk, sit back and relax while you hear stories of summer constellations. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595
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Tickets & details on specific events: nha.org or 508-228-1894 6:30 to 8:30 AM - Early-Bird Bird Town Walk with Maria Mitchell Association Join MMA’s Field Ornithologist on a birding experience around the island. Transportation provided; a limited number of excellent binoculars available for loan. $20 (members $5) Registration Required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 8 AM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions. Guaranteed Sightings! Learn about & see Humpback, Finback, and Minke Whales; possible other sightings include Basking Sharks, White Sided Dolphins, Sea Turtles, & birds. On-Board naturalist on this 6-hour off-shore trip, with approx. 1-1/2 hr transit time each way. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8 to 9 AM - 20th Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp with Tom Holland Work out on Jetties with author & fitness TV personality. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric & agili stations, team events & more. All Fitness Levels. Jetties Beach, . $40 day/ $175 week. TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at White Elephant. $20. Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. 1-hour trip; coffee included. Kids younger than 2 ride free. Call for Reservations. Town Pier, 34 Washington St. $50. 508-228-7037 Shearwaterexcursions.com Also at 10:00 am 8:30 to 11 AM - Lynx Family Adventure: Pirates & Mermaids with Nanpuppets Bring kids or grandkids for a memorable Tall Ship sail while being entertained by dramatic shipwreck stories & lively sea shanties for a young audience. Youth can dress as their favorite pirate, sea captain, or mermaid! Snacks provided. Lynx Family Adventures, Waypoint Marine, Straight Wharf. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 9 AM - Beach Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 TheTrustees.org/ccwr Also at 1 PM 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM - Ara’s Tours Enjoy a personal journey over our unique and beautiful island. Private charters available. 508-228-1951 also at 12:30 PM continued on page 19
Parties, lectures, and activities centered around island influence on American design.
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9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn. Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 to 11:30 AM - The Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Table - culinary creations for kids ages to 4 - 8 y/o Creative ways for kids 4-8 to cook. Each will work in a small group to craft, make snacks, learn bits of math, science, & cooperation. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. Tickets: $65. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Kids in the Kitchen - Sous Chefs 9 y.o. and up Meet Pastry Chef Amanda Baker who is ready to create a true kitchen experience for kids 9 and up. Cookie Baking Class: A mixture of cookie recipes to bake and take home and the opportunity to learn different mixing methods. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. $85. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Cosmic Creations For children 4-8 years of age: Art and Science program with teacher Melanie Hajjar. Program limited to the first 15 children. Tickets available at the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Desk 30 minutes before start of program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. free. 508-2281110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - One Morning on Nantucket and Pan! In The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 10 AM - Class: Make Your Own Pencil Case or Clutch Express yourself in fabric at this all-age sewing class. See how fun & easy it can be! Reserve your spot at 508-228-6006. Upstairs at 19 Main Street. Again at 3pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime history & waterfront sights. Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 to 11:30 AM - Guided Nature Walk Nature walk with Dr. Sarah Bois, LLNF Director of Research & Education. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. $10 (free for members). 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! Part of a research project & interesting for adults & children alike. Registration Required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Hands-on-History Join the Whaling Museum in the Discovery Room for a daily childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s craft activity. All Hands-on_History activities are free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 6 PM - Summer Sale at Nobby Shop Entire store inventory is on sale to celebrate the 47th year of the Nobby Shop, 17 Main Street. 10:30 AM - NHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quaker Meeting House. Tickets at Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 min. walking tour. for ages 13+ $20. $15 seniors (65+) & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre Street by bank steps 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 12 PM - Free Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Concert: Songs from the Gumbo Pot Lassiez les bon temps rouler with this Louisiana musical gumbo pot of songs about gators, skeeters, crawfish & possums. In the event of rain, 2 smaller performances will be inside. Tickets for the indoor events available at the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk at 10:30AM. No tickets needed for the garden. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm continued on page 20
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12 to 1 PM - Tie-Dye Clinic Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. $5/shirt or $2 if you bring your own. A Town of Nantucket Culture & Tourism event! 1 to 3 PM - Makerspace for Teens-Mandalas Mandalas have been described as a ‘symbolic picture of the universe’. Circles appear frequently in nature and can symbolize unity, harmony, and the cycle of life. No experience necessary. For teens grades 6-12. All tools and materials will be supplied. Registration Required. free. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 1:30 PM - NHA’s Historical House & Garden Walking Tour Visit 3 historical homes & gardens, exploring 2 centuries of life & architecture on Nantucket. The 1-hr tour offers a glimpse into lives of some of the people who lived on the island. Tickets at Hadwen House, 96 Main Street. 2 PM - Pop-Up Science Pop-Up Science Cart for a Free and Entertaining Performance of Science-Based Experiments. Fun for the Whole Family! Haul Over or Jack Wills. Haul Over, 7 Salem Street. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 5 PM - Free Drop-In Biological Collections Open Hours The MMA Biological Collections and the Edith F. Andrews Ornithology Collection are an important resource. Come to this free drop-in program at the new Research Center at 2 Vestal Street. Birds to mammals, from insects to plants, you never know what specimens will be on display! Learn and ask questions from knowledgeable MMA staff. Maria Mitchell Association, 4 Vestal Street. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck On the patio at Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macy’s Lane. 3 to 7 PM - Bearstronaut Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven, Edgar, on a ghostly adventure. Stop by houses that have stories to tell, learn what to look for & how to become a Ghost Hunter. Educational, exciting & lots of fun! Meet at “The Park” at Main & Fair sts. Registration Required: 508-257-4586 5 to 6:30 PM - Plant-Based Cheese Demo with Kyleen Keenan Join Nantucket Culinary and Kyleen Keenana of Not Your Sugar Mamas for a casual cocktail hour featuring a live plant-based cheese demonstration. Taste some plantbased cheeses & learn ways to use them. Q&A and book signing afterward,. Nan-
tucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 5 to 7 PM - Timbuk Blues Live music at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 PM - High School Musical, Junior - Live, On-Stage! In The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater After a fun day on Island, come out with us to enjoy beer, wine, and our signature cocktails while you take in the gorgeous sights in Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Theatre Workshop Presents Footloose The heartfelt story of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart & open mind. Musical at Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at: 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 6 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Music: P.J. Moody in Concert Music and fun at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. free. 6 to 8 PM - 30 Miles at Sea Opening Reception Height-of-the-season exhibition of fresh new artworks. Spotlight Solo Artist: Don Van Dyke. Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. 508-2280294 NantucketArts.org 6 to 9 PM - “The Swimmers Return” featuring John Devaney Opening Reception, Show Continues through August 15th. Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India Street. 508-221-3056 RobertFosterFineArt.com 6:30 PM - Theatre Performance of Nantucket the Musackal 400 years in 70 hysterACKal minutes! Live theatre on Centre Stage in Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407 Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sunset from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset. Please call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset, Call for departure time and tickets. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand: Karaoke Music and fun at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. free. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Haunted history tour of Town. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of
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its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15. 508-257-4586 8 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Movie: Lilo and Stitch Movie at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. free. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 712. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Morejuice Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 8 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. In town, meet at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St., and out-of-town at Cisco Beach. Meet in the parking lot off of Hummock Pond Road. wconnell@connellandersen.com 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. 1-hour trip; coffee included. Kids younger than 2 ride free. Call for Reservations. Town Pier, 34 Washington St. $50. 508-228-7037 Shearwaterexcursions.com Also at 10:00 am 9 AM - Beach Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 TheTrustees.org/ccwr Also at 1 PM 9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary. See historic mansions of Nantucket. $15 cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 mins early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 1:30 PM - First Congregational Church Summer Fair Free face painting for kids & old-fashioned games, a silent auction, golden elephant and devine consign sales, entertainment by NanPuppets at 9am & Yale Whiffenpoofs Alumni at 10:15 am. Lunch for sale featuring lobster rolls, burgers, sausage & pepbreakfast,
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pers. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Nantucketfcc.org/SummerFunFair 9:30 to 10 AM - Meet the Animals at Maria Mitchell Assn. The Natural Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. Learn about them up close. Registration Required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Dance(sing) Movement: 10mos. - 3yrs. Free creative movement class; limited to first 15 + caregiver. Tickets at the Children’s Desk, when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 9:45 to 10:45 AM - Scott Billington - Free Harmonica Workshop Learn the basics and how to play one complete blues song. A student-grade harmonica will be provided to each participant to keep. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 AM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 10 AM - Nantucket by Design: 50 Years of Nantucket Looms Join us for a behind-the-scene tour and chat with Nantucket Looms, and Stacey Bewkes of Quintessence. Nantucket Looms, 51 Main Street. 10 AM - Spotlight Artist Talk featuring Don Van Dyke Spotlight Artist Talk featuring Don Van Dyke. Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. 508-228-0294 NantucketArts.org 10 to 10:30 AM - NanPuppets Educational entertainment with handpuppets by Lizza Obremski for all age groups and without a doubt a whole lot of fun! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Free. 10 AM - Class: Make Your Own Pencil Case or Clutch Express yourself in fabric at this all-age sewing class. See how fun & easy it can be! Reserve your spot at 508-228-6006. Upstairs at 19 Main Street. Again at 3pm 10 to 11 AM - Cacao with Nancy Cohen of We the Leafy Nancy Cohen, wellness coach and creator of We the Leafy will present. This week will focus on superfood desserts. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. Tickets: $45. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Hands-on-History Join the Whaling Museum in the Discovery Room for a daily children’s craft activity. All Hands-on_History activities are free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org continued on page 22
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“THE NANTUCKET ISLAND SHIRT” 100% COTTON The Nobby Shop’s embroidered “Nantucket Island” 100% cotton piqué knit shirt features a fashion knit collar, banded short sleeves, and extra long tail. Machine washable. Imported. Colors: White, Navy, Lt. Pink, Black, Breton Red, Lt. Blue All “Island” shirts are embroidered with a Breton Red Island. Men’s sizes: S to XL: $50.00 XXL: $56.00 Shipping Handling Charges: $7.50
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10 AM to 6 PM - Summer Sale at Nobby Shop Entire store inventory is on sale to celebrate the 47th year of the Nobby Shop, 17 Main Street. 10:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Tickets at Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk and Treasure Hunt Walk with Pirate Robin to the Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of infamous pirates, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure. On a treasure hunt we search for lost & buried treasure. Adults $20; kids $15. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Registration Required. 508-257-4586 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Yoga for Kids with Marjory Trott Beginner’s yoga class for children grades 1-5, with yoga and dance instructor Marjory Trott. Open to the public. Limited to first 15 children. Tickets available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before program begins. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. free. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Nathan Turner Book signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street with the author of I Love California: Live, Eat, and Entertain the West Coast Way. 508-228-1080 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mile, 90 min historic walk through the beautiful village of ‘Sconset. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 bus at the Greenhouse Depot for the 20 minute ride to ‘Sconset. Meet guide opposite the Sconset Post Office. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 12 PM - Free Introduction to Ukulele with Johnette Downing An introduction to ukulele class for teens & adults. Learn the parts of the ukulele, how to tune a ukulele, how to strum, how to make chords, and how to play 2 songs. Students provide their own ukuleles & tuners. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 11:30 AM to 2 PM - Saturday Brunch at TOPPERS A delectable brunch along the waters of Nantucket Bay in TOPPERS at the Wauwinet, . Reservations: 508-228-0145 12 to 2 PM - Chef’s Luncheon with Greg and Kyleen Keenan Nantucket Culinary invites you to enjoy a demonstration and luncheon with Chef Greg and Kyleen Keenan of Not Your Sugar Mamas, Martha’s Vineyard. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 1 PM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 1:30 PM - NHA’s Historical House & Garden Walking Tour Visit 3 historical homes & gardens, exploring 2 centuries of life & architecture on Nantucket. The 1-hr tour offers a glimpse into lives of some of the people who lived on the island. Tickets at Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 2:45 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck On the patio at Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macy’s Lane. 3 to 7 PM - Bearstronaut Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 PM - A Midsummer Night’s Dream by White Heron’s Nantucket Theatre Institute Fun & fast-paced 60min. adaptation of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with original music by Edward Barton. This production is by the students of White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. or WhiteHeronTheatre.org Tickets at 508-825-5268 whiteherontheatre.org 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 PM - High School Musical, Junior - Live, On-Stage! In The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 PM - Yale Whiffenpoof Alumni Third Annual Charity Concert The Whiffenpoof Alumni is an a cappella singing group made up of gentlemen who sang in the Whiffenpoofs as Yale Undergraduates. These are the guys who didn’t want to quit when they graduated, and have been singing Whiffenpoof arrangements ever since. The concert is being given to raise money for a basket of important but less-visible Nantucket charities, including: A Safe Place Nantucket, the Nantucket Food Pantry, and the First Congregational Church’s Tower Renovation. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. $20 donation is suggested.. 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise and Raw Bar aboard the Shearwater After a fun day on Island, come out with us to enjoy beer, wine, our signature cock-
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tails, and a raw bar while you take in the gorgeous sights in Nantucket Harbor. 508228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Theatre Workshop Presents Footloose The heartfelt story of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart & open mind. Musical at Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at: 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 6 to 9 PM - Beast Free Supper Club with Kyleen Keenan &Native Shoes Join Nantucket Culinary for a plant-based community dinner. Dine, connect and be part of the conversation with Kylee Keenan of “Not Your Sugar Mamas.” Participants help prepare elements of the meal before sitting down to dinner. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 6:30 PM - Theatre Performance of Nantucket the Musackal 400 years in 70 hysterACKal minutes! Live theatre on Centre Stage in Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407 Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6:30 PM - Nantucket by Design - Night at the Museum Fabulous party surrounded by Nantucket’s history, featuring design lounges, food and drink, music and dancing. In the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets at 508-228-1894 nha.org 6:45 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sunset from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset. Please call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset, Call for departure time and tickets. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Nantucket by Design: Night at the Museum Honoring Janet and Rick Sherlund, a grand party immersed in Nantucket’s history. Attire: Summer cocktail blue and white. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre presents: Daddy Long Legs A delightful musical set in turn-of-the-century New England. Fun for the whole family! White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. 508-825-5268 whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Haunted history tour of Town. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15. 508-257-4586 8 to 10 PM - Harry Potter 20 Years of Magic Party Costume Contest, Trivia, Games, & more! Collect the new 20 Year Anniversary book covers! Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad St. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 712. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Mikey Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 7 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday Savor one of several special versions of Eggs Benedict every Sunday morning at The Downyflake, 18 Sparks Ave.. New specials each week. 8 AM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions. Guaranteed Sightings! Learn about & see Humpback, Finback, and Minke Whales; possible other sightings include Basking Sharks, White Sided Dolphins, Sea Turtles, & birds. On-Board naturalist on this 6-hour off-shore trip, with approx. 1-1/2 hr transit time each way. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. 1-hour trip; coffee included. Kids younger than 2 ride free. Call for Reservations. Town Pier, 34 Washington St. $50. 508-228-7037 Shearwaterexcursions.com Also at 10:00 am 9 AM to 5 PM - 32nd Annual Nantucket Food Pantry Beach Volleyball Tournament Teams and individual players are welcome. Jetties Beach. 508-221-0432 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com continued on page 23
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10 AM - Class: Make Your Own Pencil Case or Clutch Express yourself in fabric at this all-age sewing class. See how fun & easy it can be! Reserve your spot at 508-228-6006. Upstairs at 19 Main Street. Again at 3pm 10 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch at Brant Point Grill Classic dishes with waffle, pancake, omelet, carving stations, a raw bar, and live music by PJ Moody. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. Reservations: 508-228-2500 10 AM to 5 PM - Hands-on-History Join the Whaling Museum in the Discovery Room for a daily children’s craft activity. All Hands-on_History activities are free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 6 PM - Summer Sale at Nobby Shop Entire store is on sale to celebrate the 47th year of the Nobby Shop, 17 Main Street. 10:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Tickets at Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch at TOPPERS A delectable brunch along the waters of Nantucket Bay in TOPPERS at the Wauwinet, . Reservations: 508-228-0145 NHA’s Historical House & Garden Walking Tour Visit 3 historical homes & gardens, exploring 2 centuries of life & architecture on Nantucket. The 1-hr tour offers a glimpse into lives of some of the people who lived on the island. Tickets at Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows. Also get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 PM - Theatre Workshop Presents Footloose The heartfelt story of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart & open mind. Musical at Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at: 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck On the patio at Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macy’s Lane. 3 to 6 PM - 4EZ Payments Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Julia Newman Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater After a fun day on Island, come out with us to enjoy beer, wine, and our signature cocktails while you take in the gorgeous sights in Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6:30 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6:30 PM - Theatre Performance of Nantucket the Musackal 400 years in 70 hysterACKal minutes! Live theatre on Centre Stage in Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407 Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sunset from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset. Please call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset, Call for departure time and tickets. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre presents: Daddy Long Legs A delightful musical set in turn-of-the-century New England. Fun for the whole family! White Heron Theater Co 5 N Water St. 508-825-5268 whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 PM - Ingrid Michaelson Live concert at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 712. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Contest Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595
MONDAY, AUGUST 6 8 to 9 AM - 20th Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties with author & fitness TV personality Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agili stations, team events & more. All Fitness Levels. Jetties Beach . $40 day. TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and
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contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. 1-hour trip; coffee included. Kids younger than 2 ride free. Call for Reservations. Town Pier, 34 Washington St. $50. 508-228-7037 Shearwaterexcursions.com Also at 10:00 am 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at White Elephant. $20. Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 9 AM - Beach Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 TheTrustees.org/ccwr Also at 1 PM 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 to 11:30 AM - Art Camp Ages 6 to 8 Explore creative possibilities of all kinds, drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and more! Campers will explore a new theme each week. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. NantucketArts.org 9 to 11:30 AM - Plein Air Draw & Paint: Ages 9 to 12 Explore the outdoors through art! Students will be guided to nearby outdoor locations to explore sketching and painting the natural world, as well as exploring perspective. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. NantucketArts.org 9 AM to 12 PM - Drawing Nantucket History with Steven Faerm This drawing workshop explores the iconic sites and history of Nantucket through drawing. Take a peek behind the curtain as each day we will draw a different NHA Historic site. 1800 House, 4 Mill Street. nha.org 9 AM to 2 PM - Painting with Collage & Mixed Media with Sherre Wilson-Liljegren Learn to bring new dimension to your paintings by incorporating photo collage and mixed media. Students will work in oil and/or acrylic mediums. This experimental workshop is open to all levels of experience. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. NantucketArts.org 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn. Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Class: Make Your Own Pencil Case or Clutch Express yourself in fabric at this all-age sewing class. See how fun & easy it can be! Reserve your spot at 508-228-6006. Upstairs at 19 Main Street. Again at 3pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Class: Amy Boesky, Memoir Writing In this class, Boesky discusses the best ways to tell your story and guides participants through brief writing exercises that focus on the craft of writing. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Hands-on-History Join the Whaling Museum in the Discovery Room for a daily children’s craft activity. All Hands-on_History activities are free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Tickets at Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for (65+) and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket Hear all about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck and the impact of Quakerism whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal sts. Registration Required: 508-257-4586 $20, Seniors and Teens:$15, Children:$10. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm continued on page 25
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12 to 2:30 PM - Lynx Sails An historian guides you through 4 centuries of Nantucket history with amazing stories illustrating the unfailing connection between the island and the Atlantic Ocean. Waypoint Marine, Straight Wharf. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 1 PM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 1 to 3:30 PM - Digital Comics: Ages 10 to 14 Using the program ClipStudio, explore the process of creating comics digitally. Learning templates & tools the program has, students explore how to draw and color their own fun comic pages. Register at NantucketArts.org 1:30 PM - NHA’s Historical House & Garden Walking Tour Visit 3 historical homes & gardens, exploring 2 centuries of life & architecture on Nantucket. The 1-hr tour offers a glimpse into lives of some of the people who lived on the island. Tickets at Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 2 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 4 PM - Beach Discovery Field Trip Learn how to identify the crabs, shells, sponges, and seaweeds commonly found along the beach. Learn about the lives of these animals as we walk along one of Nantucket’s beautiful beaches. Limited to 30 people. Registration Required. info@mariamitchell.org 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 7 PM - Flightschool Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck On the patio at Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macy’s Lane. 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 PM - High School Musical, Junior - Live, On-Stage! In The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org continued on page 32
THE 64th ANNUAL HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR “A Sconset Experience” Wednesday, August 8, 2018 • 11 am to 4 pm Rain or Shine
The Nantucket Garden Club Inc. Member of the Garden Club of America Tickets: $60.00: Tickets available online at www.nantucketgardenclub.org ADVANCE TICKET SALES BEGIN AUGUST 3RD TO 8TH AT G S Hill Gallery on Straight Wharf Sconset Rotary (11 am to 2 pm) Bartlett's Farm (10 am to 2 pm) Main Street (10 am to 2 pm) (Credit Cards Accepted) And at All Houses on Day of Tour All proceeds support Nantucket scholarships, conservation & community projects Round-trip shuttle service from Federal Street to Sconset beginning at 10:30 am
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pollinators and available habitat. Grasslands up and down the east coast, including our own sandplain grasslands, offer unique assemblages of plants and likely pollinators. As these habitats are lost to development, succession, and non-native species, pollinators lose important nectar sources and breeding areas. This is an important opportunity for our local groups to participate in a region-wide study and learn about our own native pollinators. This project combines passive collection (where pollinators are attracted to collection traps) and targeted collection via sweep netting on specific native plants. On Nantucket, we have already conducted three out of four growing-season surveys. After each collection, samples are sent to the University of Massachusetts Amherst where they are identified and added to the collections. For Nantucket, LLNF and NCF benefit by contributing to the larger study, learning about adaptive management techniques to improve native pollinator habitat, and by learning more about the diversity of local pollinators. Although this project will produce many benefits during the five-year implementation period, the main goal is to establish a framework for the longerterm monitoring and experimental adaptive management that is needed to improve management for these complex, early successional systems. The connections made through this project will continue beyond the duration of the initial grant. As land managers, LLNF and NCF can use the information gathered to improve management techniques throughout the year. What can you do to help native pollinators? Start in your own yard! • Plant native species! • Lay off the pesticides. Most sprays are non-specific, so if you try and kill one thing, you could actually be killing all the bees and butterflies as well. • Provide a diversity of pollinator-friendly plants with various bloom times ensuring availability throughout the growing season. • Provide water sources. During the hot, dry summer, even small pollinators could use some water. • Don’t clean up every area of your garden. Fallen plant material and twigs can provide important habitat and breeding areas. Please leave at least a small portion of your yard with some debris. • Support your local conservation organization! These groups, like LLNF and NCF, do a lot to support native pollinators and manage important habitat.
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Migas 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoons canola oil 4 small corn tortillas, cut into strips 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 6 eggs, whisked 1/2 cup shredded cheddar Handful of chopped cilantro (or not. My husband is not a fan, so I will sometimes make it without) Heat the oil and butter in a cast iron skillet and fry the tortillas until brown and crispy. Add the red pepper and half of the chopped red onion. Lower the heat and add the whisked eggs, gently stirring to blend. Continue cooking and add half of the shredded cheddar. Stir to blend and remove from heat. Dress it up with the remaining chopped red onions (raw,) a spoonful of black beans, sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt. Another squeeze of lime never hurts, and a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce just takes it to another place. A big ol’ cup of coffee…heaven. I love to serve this with a bowl of mixed greens tossed with a little olive oil, salt and pepper and a squeeze of lime. I do love breakfast for dinner once in a while, especially with the grandkids, but I am a big fan of dinner for breakfast. Shakshuka fits this bill nicely. It’s a savory, spicy tomato dish with warm spices, peppers, and poached eggs. Add a great crusty loaf of bread, and give yourself time to relax and enjoy every bit and bite. There are as many recipes for Shakshuka as there are cooks. This one is my go to…for now. 7597 Topp by Water YI June 21.pdf
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Shakshuka Olive Oil 2 red peppers, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste 6 eggs Preheat oven to 375. In a heavy bottomed, oven proof skillet (yep…cast iron!) heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers, sauce until soft and onion is lightly brown. Push the onions an pepper to the side, and pour your spices directly into the pan, stirring to toast lightly. Toss with onions and pepper to combine. Add garlic, and stir to combine. Pour in chopped tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let cook for about 15 minutes until mixture begins to thicken. Stir in tomato paste, and continue to cook for five minutes. Crack eggs onto top of mixture, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place pan in preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes or till eggs are cooked to your preference. When the farm peppers are in, I’ll go heavier on the peppers. I’ve added eggplant, diced, a cup or so of garbanzo beans, topped with scallions. Day-off breakfast should always be enjoyed while wearing your jammies. So looking forward to Wednesday…and breakfast! Enjoy!
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Featured Restaurant: The Downyflake
Dinner with an American Classic by Carl Oscar Olson Everyone loves the classics. Cars from the time,” says Pate. “We’re very excited, this felt 1960s and 1970s have captured our attention like it was finally the right year.” and made our hearts race for nearly a decade, The dinner menu is as fun and eclectic as and rock and roll still makes us get up and the decor and offers flavors for every age and dance. Nantucket is a classic American vacapalate. Several of the dishes came from Ron tion spot, and The Downyflake is a classic and Pate’s days at the RopeWalk restaurant at American eatery. the end of Straight Wharf. They are tried-andConveniently located in the middle of the istrue and always delicious. The chef’s soup of land at 18 Sparks Avenue, The Downyflake is the day, a creamy Tomato Basil Bisque, accessible by car, bike, or bus. The big doughsounded like a perfect way to begin. Its rich nut outside is as much of a landmark as the debrick-red color of real tomatoes was piping hot, licious breakfast, lunch, and dinner served hearty, and delicious. It was simple and yet a inside. For well over 80 years, The Downyflake super satisfying start to our meal. has been a Nantucket Tradition. Mama’s Bread is based on the recipe of a Breakfast has always been a mainstay with much-loved staff member. It’s warm and soft grab-and-go options like fresh coffee, breakfast with a splendid cheesy crust and chive garnish, sandwiches, and of course, doughnuts. Grab a but the real star of the show is the whipped table or booth for a more hearty, sit-down start honey-orange butter served alongside. It’s ohto your day with Steak and Eggs or Biscuits and so spreadably sweet, bright, and all around Gravy. On Sunday mornings there is always a mouthwatering. We suggest ordering this with Baked Almond Encrusted Brie special preparation of Eggs Benedict. Lunch is the soup for a match made in diner heaven! never a letdown either with diner delights like melts, cheesesteaks, burgers, There is a lot going on in the Baked Almond Encrusted Brie, but it all and salads. tied together beautifully. Warm, melty brie sits atop a perfectly dressed bed Owners Ron Oldham and Pate Kennedy are proud to be a part of The of fresh green spinach and juicy red sliced strawberries. Dried cranberries Downyflake tradition. The Nantucket Historical Association documents the and raisins increase the sweetness throughout while the toasty almonds add opening of the first an essential crunch. location as May 5th, Our favorite appetizer of the evening is the Crispy Fried Calamari. The 1935. Initially the light golden shell on each bite shines with a sweet and spicy soy, honey, and restaurant was chili glaze. Scallions and cilantro bring freshness to every toothsome taste. downtown, but Next time, I think we’ll order two. through the years it The delicate flavors in the Seared Tuna Nicoise entree salad all add up has made its home to create somein several other thing bigger. In spots. In the 83 this crisp and reyears since it freshing French opened, the restau- classic, the fish is rant has always served sushibeen family owned style and deliand operated. Din- cately seared ner is a new feature alongside mixed on the menu this greens, al dente season. “We have sting beans, red been wanting to do potatoes, olives, Crispy Fried Calamari dinner for a long and a boiled egg. Mama’s Bread
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It’s all lightly dressed with a fragrant lemonherb vinaigrette. Mix and match each component to create a new experience with every bite. The seaside classic Fish and Chips is made with fresh, locally caught sole that’s deep fried to a golden yellow hue. The fries are fresh and hot and Fish and Chips dusted with a house seasoning, and the tartar is tangy and tasty. Crunchy, cool coleslaw is the perfect accompaniment to this New England favorite. There are nightly “Blue Plate Specials” available on rotation every night of the week. They start at 5pm, but get in early, because when they’re gone, they’re gone. We were thrilled that Tuesday is the BBQ Baby Back Rib Platter because this Southern staple is one of our favorites. In Ron’s version, the meat falls off the bone and is slathered in a tangy-sweet house sauce that goes great with the baked beans and potato salad served alongside. Use the homemade cornbread to clean the plate.
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acidity of the tomatoes on the mixed greens salad was enhanced by a blistering flash of fire from the grill. The entree portions are simply perfect, leaving you so satisfied with room for dessert (or a donut!). We ordered three fan favorites for after dinner. The Brownie is dense, dark, and decadent and would be perfect paired with a fresh hot cup. A classic Root Beer Float is frothy, creamy, and vanilla-beany, and for the Strawberry Shortcake Ron piled fresh, ripe fruit on a homemade biscuit that happily soaked up the sweet summer juice. Everything is fantastic at “The Flake.” The food is top-notch, the decor is timeless, and the prices are some of the most reasonable on the island. On top of all that, it’s kid friendly and they offer B.Y.O.B. service, so grab some beer or wine and relax while you dine. There is magic at The Downyflake that transports diners to simpler times. We can get a taste of the days before traffic jams and parking tickets and simply enjoy the company of new friends and old over a great home-cooked meal.
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Tours Mon., Thurs., Fri, & Sat. at 9am & at 1pm Tours offered through mid-October
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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 Private Tours. Tours are offered on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car! thetrustees.org/ccwr
Nantucket Walkabout 508-422-7466 Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St
Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com
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Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the Excursion that suits you best: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Cocktail Cruises (some with a Raw Bar), Whaling History Tours, Clamming Excursions, Kid’s Fishing Trips, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available. We specialize in creating a memorable experience for all! shearwaterexcursions.com
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At the height of Nantucket’s summer season, the NHA celebrates the very best in creative and inspirational design with engaging lectures, lively panel discussions, and both intimate and grand gatherings. NANTUCKET BY DESIGN is held this year from August 1-4. Their fabulous closing party, Night at the Museum, at 7 pm on August 4 is not to be missed! For tickets, call the NHA at 508-228-1894, or visit nha.org nha.org
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Blue Beetle
Apparel & Accessories
508-228-3227 Open Daily - new gifts for the season 12 Main Street Jude Connally Trunk Show Friday June 20 & Saturday June 21st 12:30pm - 4:30PM Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com
Commonwealth
Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.
508.680.1399 Open daily at 12 Oak Street
COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in items to turn your closet into cash! Commonwealthnantucket.com
Grey Salt
Men’s Supply Company
508-680-1706 Open daily at 2 Harbor Square
GREY SALT is a men’s supply company that curates today’s coveted brands and brings you the best of the best. Our Nantucket location, on Straight Wharf at the former Vineyard Vines space, has some of our favorites: Culturata, Rag & Bone, Faherty, Relwen, AG Paige, and Vince, just to
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name a few. Whether you are going from beach to dinner, attending a fabulous Nantucket event or just wanting to stock up on the latest looks, Grey Salt on Nantucket brings you a selection of pieces you will enjoy for years! And visit our women’s store, PERCH, right next to GREY SALT. perchvail.com
Haberdashery of New England 508-228-2100 Fine apparel for men and for women Open Mon-Sat 10-5 and Sun 11-4 Welcome to our new home: 14 Easy Street, at the little red boat
Haberdashery of New England has a new location at 14 Easy Street, across from the iconic little red boat. Stop by and check out our lush cashmere, linens, and cottons. Italian weekend wear at its finest, for him and for her! @haberdasheryofne
Island Cashmere
508-228-7611 32 Centre Street
Cashmere, 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.
Joy West Collection
508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street
Open Daily - Experience Joy! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions
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
Murray’s Outlet Warehouse
Open 10:30 to 5 Mon-Sat. Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!
508-228-3584 New Street
If you walk down Orange Street for about a 10-minute stroll, you will come to New Street on your right and there you will find the bargain center of Nantucket Island — MURRAY’S OUTLET WAREHOUSE, the retail outlet with quality merchandise at outlet prices. This is the only bargain center on the Island where you can find name brands of outstanding quality in both ladies’ and men’s sportswear and shoes at fantastically low prices. If you are looking for shoes, slacks, blouses, jackets, dresses, coats or almost anything else, it pays to go to the WAREHOUSE and find some unexpected bargains. All new merchandise at prices you won’t believe, but this outlet is for real! nantucketreds.com
Murray’s Toggery Shop
Mon-Sat. 9:30 to 6:30; Sun. 10 to 6 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children
508-228-0437 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. 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: 508228-6568. nobbyshop.com
Perch
Contemporary Women’s Clothing
508-680-1706 Open daily at 2 Harbor Square
Perch is a women’s contemporary store that curates today’s coveted brands and brings you the best of the best. Our Nantucket location, on Straight Wharf at the former Vineyard Vines space, has some of our favorites: Veronica Beard, See by Chloe, Derek Lam 10 Crosby, Rag & Bone and M Missoni. Whether you are going from beach to dinner, attending a fabulous Nantucket wedding or just wanting to stock up on the latest fashions, Perch Nantucket brings you a beautifully edited selection of pieces you can enjoy for years! @perchvail.com perchvail.com
Peter Beaton
down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street
508-228-8456 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. peterbeaton.com
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Island Fun & Shopping
Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs. Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!
John F. Lochtefeld Gallery
Mon.–Sat 10 am - noon & 2 pm - 4 pm. Closed Sundays
Sara Campbell
Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry Season’s new styles
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. Our apparel is proudly made in the USA! Visit SARA CAMPBELL at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! www.saracampbell.com
Seconds Shop
Mon-Fri from 10 to 6 and Sat & Sun from 11 to 5 Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center
508-228-6677 32 Sparks Avenue
Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, open 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 everchanging 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 Fairwinds — Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more (valid only through October 1, 2018). FairwindsCenter.org/shop
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 New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road THE UPS STORE has moved! Stop by their new location at 61 Old South Road for 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 samples! 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 Open daily 10-6pm Sunday 11-4pm Opening Reception Friday, August 3rd 6-8pm
508-228-0294 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 art classes. nantucketarts.org
G. S. Hill Gallery
Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill
508-228-1353 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. gshill.com
Hostetler Gallery
11am - 6pm, Friday and Saturday til 9pm SOLACE, paintings of Sherre Wilson-Liljegren
508-228-5152 42 Centre St
HOSTETLER GALLERY the sculpture, prints and paintings of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings by Power Boothe and Xanda McCagg, Photography by Ellen Carey and aquatints by Art Werger. Hostetler bronze sculptures grace two New York City locations. Exotic and American species are used in his wood sculpture- the largest being 13 feet tall. Boothe’s textural and minimalist oils are in all the major New York City museums. Carey’s vibrant color abstracts are all unique and created in the darkroom. Werger’s mezzotints, etchings and aquatints take an old world technique to modern aesthetics; also museum collected. McCagg’s oils take color abstractions to a new level. Art ranges from intimate small formats to monumental. Selling art for 40 years on Nantucket. DavidHostetler.com, hostetlergallery.com
Ireland Galleries
508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & 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! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene
August 2-8, 2018 508-228-0604 4 Fair Street
The JOHN F. LOCHTEFELD STUDIO-GALLERY at 4 Fair Street features the fine prints, drawings, paintings and sculptures of John Lochtefeld. His work with elements of fantasy and fairy tale has quietly captured the imagination of his collectors for more than 50 years here on Nantucket. His prints are detailed and often portray sea creatures, ships, and Nantucket with a touch of whimsy. His paintings focus on color and shapes. Visit his studio-gallery just steps off of Main Street at 4 Fair Street, across from the Fair Street park.
Nantucket Carving & Folk Art
Open Year-Round Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models
508-325-7463 167 Orange Street
Nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com 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.
Robert Foster Fine Art
508-221-3056 Open daily 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s) Opening Reception Friday, August 3rd from 6-9pm RobertFosterFineArt.com ROBERT FOSTER FINE ART is a 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. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India. Voted “Best of Nantucket.”
Cape Cod 5
Open Monday-Saturday
Banking 888-225-4636 Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street
We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys.
Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories
Nantucket Pool & Spa
508-228-2235 Open Daily 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd Facebook.com/nantucketpools Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More Swim on over to NANTUCKET POOL & SPA CENTER at 1 Hanabea Lane off of Old South Road to see our new sand and pool toys. We also have diving games, sandcastle kits, life vests, exercise equipment, floats, and more! We have your favorite brands: Melissa and Doug, Texas Rec, Swimline, and more! We have amazing deals on our Clearance Rack.
Beauty
ACK Beauty Salon & Barbershop
Monday-Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm
508-680-1188 57 Old South Road
Ines Martinez (formerly of Sisters Salon) and Diava Utariene (formerly of Diva Salon) have both moved to ACK BEAUTY SALON & BARBERSHOP at 57 Old South Road. Call for an appointment: she and her staff can take care of all your hair and salon needs! They offer cuts for men & women, organic color, microblading, eyelashes, nails, acrylics, waxing, facials, massage, tanning. Planning a wedding? We can take care of your entire bridal party as well as your groomsmen!
Cooks Cycle
Bike Rentals
Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service
508-228-0800 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals
Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com
Easy Riders
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
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Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. They have a safe and convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Rd. easyridersbikerentals.com
Island Bike Company
508-228-4070 25 Old South Road
Open daily; free delivery & pickup for rentals Bike rentals for the entire family, sales & service
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 Burley Trailers, Trail-a-Bikes, 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! IslandBike.com
Nantucket Bike Shop
508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf & Straight Wharf
Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals
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 KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes and KidZTandems. 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. nantucketbikeshop.com
Young’s Bicycle Shop
508-228-1151 6 Broad Street
“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”
“Harvey A. Young’s Bicycle Shop “started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with more than 85 years in business, the 3rd generation is running YOUNG’S. The Youngs and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. Check out the website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island.” Reservation & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com
Books & Publications
Yesterday’s Island
508-228-9165 In print, online, on your cell phone
Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide
Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 48 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. Yesterdaysisland.com
Bookstores
Mitchell’s Book Corner
Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm & Sun 11am to 4pm See Calendar of Events for our book signings
508-228-1080 54 Main Street
MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for nearly 50 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! Ask about autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events. mitchellsbookcorner.com
Nantucket Bookworks
Mon-Sat 10am to 8pm & Sun 10am to 6pm Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts
508-228-4000 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 the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading. Ask about a free gift & autographed books. nantucketbookworks.com
NRTA
See display ad for times and routes
Buses 508-228-7025 Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St.
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 now provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule in this paper or visit nrtawave.com for complete information or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $2 or $3 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. nrtawave.com
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Car Rentals 508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street
Cars, jeeps, mopeds
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. affrentals.com
Young’s Bicycle Shop
508-228-1151 6 Broad Street
Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”
Young’s Bicycle Shop added cars and 4x4’s to their rental fleet in the late 1970s. 4-door JEEP WRANGLERS and HONDA CIVIC SEDANS are their vehicle choices this year. Their Jeeps have manually convertible soft tops with both Town of Nantucket and Great Point beach driving stickers. The Civics are 4-door models with seat belts for 5. All YOUNG’S vehicles come equipped with windshield wipers if it rains (not likely), heaters if it’s cold (not this year), and AC if it’s too hot (it rarely gets too hot on Nantucket). Request a reservation at their website, call during open hours to check price and book a confirmed reservation or come by the shop to see what’s available today. youngsbicycleshop.com
Charters - Sailing & Boating
Endeavor
Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing
508-228-5585 Slip 1015, Straight Wharf
endeavorsailing.com “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.
Children’s Apparel
Murray’s Toggery Shop
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Mon-Sat. 9:30 to 6:30; Sun. 10 to 6 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
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 has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion. 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. Nantucketreds.com
Gray Lady Smoke Shop
Cigars
Open daily except Tuesday Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!
508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street
AckGrayLady.com Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, around the corner from Ralph Lauren). Call to arrange a Cigar Bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.
Classes & Workshops
Artists Association of Nantucket
Open daily 10-6pm Sunday 11-4pm Classes & Workshops for all ages
508-228-0294 24 Amelia Drive
nantucketarts.org 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.
Nantucket Monogram & Design
Personalize your home & your life Sewing and Hand-Embroidery Classes for All Ages
508-228-6006 19 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Be your own favorite designer! These are the all-ages sewing classes you’ve been looking for on Nantucket at Nantucket Monogram. Hang with us at Nantucket Monogram in our studio this summer: we are all about creativity and personal expression! Classes will show you how easy and fun it can be to make your own unique creation from scratch. Ask about our private parties for bridal showers, girls’ night out, and birthday parties. NantucketMonogram.com
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Island Fun & Shopping Boston Pops on Nantucket
508-825-8250 at Jetties Beach Saturday, Aug. 11 Benefit concert for Nantucket Cottage Hospital The Best Summer Event on Nantucket!
Rated the Best Summer Event each year on Nantucket, the annual Pops on Nantucket concert with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra this year will feature special guest performer RAIN, A Tribute to the Beatles. 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 pm with a fantastic fireworks show. Don’t miss it! Tickets available now, while they last, at nantuckethospital.org
Aug 8th 5pm & Aug 9th 12pm
First Congregational Church & Unitarian Church Back by popular demand for 2 special concerts
delvalsaxquartet.com
The “Soon-to-be-famous” Delaware Valley Saxophone Quartet, formed in 2008, is comprised of musicians with a love of music and playing the saxophone. The quartet plays a variety of music from classical to jazz to popular. On Wednesday, August 8 from 5 to 6 pm they will perform a benefit concert in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street, to benefit the Maria Mitchell Association and Nantucket Music Center. On Thursday, August 9, from noon to 12:30 pm, they will play in the Nantucket Unitarian Church at 11 Orange Street.
Nantucket Musical Arts Society
Tuesday Evening Concerts at 8 pm Featuring Acclaimed Musicians
508-228-1287 Box 897, Nantucket, MA 02554
The NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of performances in its 59th consecutive season. Now’s the time to buy your season pass! All concerts will be in the First Congregational Church 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 at 2 S. Beach 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. nantucketmusicalartssociety.org
Yale Whiffenpoof Alumni Benefit concert
First Congressional Church, 62 Centre Street Saturday, August 4 at 5:30 pm
The Whiffenpoof Alumni sing a Concert for Charity at the Congregational Church. Centre Street. Concert by an offshoot of the world-renown Yale Whiffenpoofs, this a cappella singing group is made up of gentlemen who sang in the Whiffenpoofs as Yale undergraduates. These are the guys who didn’t want to quit when they graduated and have been singing Whiffenpoof arrangements ever since, the way you may remember them. The concert is being given to raise money for a basket of important but less-visible Nantucket charities, including A Safe Place Nantucket, The Nantucket Food Pantry, and the First Congregational Church’s Tower Renovation. A $20 donation is suggested. Children and students are free.
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
Confections
Free sample available: just ask!
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 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 40 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 selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates
Unique Artisan Chocolates Created Fresh! Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981
Consignment & Thrift
Island Treasures
508-228-0789 17B North Beach Street
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm & Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more
Concerts
Delaware Valley Saxophone Quartet
August 2-8, 2018
508-228-5814 Zero India Street
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 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 awardwinning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch and Sea Salt Caramels, Coco the Whale™ truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist™ Almonds. Sweet Inspirations’ artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition collectible tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine,” “Rainbow Fleet,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” 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 ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. nantucketchocolate.com
Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much 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.
Contests
NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST
508-228-9165 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net
Deadline is Sept. 12, 2018
This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. Winners of the 2017 Contest are online at nantucket.net. The 2018 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2018. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photos/contests.php
Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping
The UPS Store
Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated
508-325-8884 New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road
Nantucket’s UPS STORE has moved! Stop by their new location at 61 Old South Road for a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps & 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 makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plus they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Cranberry Products
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
Free sample available: just ask!
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 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 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. auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates
Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981
508-228-5814 Zero India Street
nantucketchocolate.com Inspired by Nantucket’s Cranberry Harvest, Sweet Inspirations Chocolatier created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweet cranberries lavishly covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. Sweet Inspirations’ exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show and Food Network’s “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets and limited edition gift tins including “Rainbow Fleet,” “Sailors Valentine,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and party favors. Other unique cranberry recipes include Cranberry Caramels with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981, this amazing shop and showcase kitchen is an experience not to be missed. Discover Sweet Inspirations~NantucketChocolate.com at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. Come enjoy a complimentary tasting of delectable chocolate.
Family Fun
Family Activities @ Children’s Beach
Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach All Summer Fun & games for children and families
508-228-0925 at Children’s Beach
nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. From June 18th - August 19th, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors games and activities for everyone. Yoga, puppets, soccer, drum circle, tie-dye clinics, and more! Plus free concerts and films every week. See our display ad for details.
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Albacore
508-228-5074 Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Slip 1010, 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 50 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 1010 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted.
Herbert T.
Day: 508-228-6655 Slip 14, Straight Wharf
Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Trolling “Catch those blues and Bass!”
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 2-1/2-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. $110 per person. fishnantucket.net
Topspin Fishing Charters
508-246-6210 Daily trips, customizable to your needs at the Town Pier, across from public parking TOPSPIN FISHING specializes in Nantucket sport fishing. Captain Carl Bois has 30+ years of experience on the water. Our 32 ft Judge can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people, and we offer the flexibility to customize charters. Let’s go have a fun day on the water! TopspinFishing.com
508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf
Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts
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, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery situated on the water at Straight Wharf. gshill.com
Island Weaves 508-221-8343 Open Mon.-Fri. from 10am to noon & 2-4 pm Studio-Shop at 44 Hooper Farm Rd Heirloom quality handwoven throws, rugs, shawls, baby blankets
Weaver Karin Ganga Sheppard grew up on Nantucket and learned her craft from two master weavers. Her products are crafted from high-quality natural fibers and include throws made from silk, alpaca, cotton, chenille, and mohair. Karin’s versatile line also includes multi-fiber scarves, washable cotton baby blankets, and rugs made from recycled towels, jeans and khaki pants. You can find a wonderful selection in the weaving studio or she will work with you to help you choose just the right color for a custom order. NEW THIS SEASON: stunning jackets for men. Visit her in her studio—it’s a short drive out of town or take the NRTA Mid-Island Loop to the Brinda Lane stop. It’s just a 10-minute ride to watch the magic! IslandWeaves.com
Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum 508-228-1894, ext. 138 Mon-Sat 10am-10pm & Sunday 10am-5pm in the Whaling Museum, 11 Broad St NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor
The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org
Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs 203-550-6767 register at Jetties Beach
July 30-August 10, from 8-9 am Monday-Friday Strength Training, Team Exercises, and More
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! teamholland.com
Furniture
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
Hill’s of Nantucket
Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop
Fitness
Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp
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recommendations or unique gifts, or a cigar bar to make your island celebration a little more special, we are here to meet your needs. Call or come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street, just a cobblestone’s throw from Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren. AckGrayLady.com
Fishing Charters
Private Charters only Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching
August 2-8, 2018
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
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 Thai House 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.com arrowheadfurniture.com
Gifts
508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf
Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island 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. nantucketboatbasinshop.com
Nantucket Carving & Folk Art
Residential & Commercial Signs, Quarterboards
508-325-7463 167 Orange Street
As you walk along the cobblestone streets of Nantucket you see Paul & Jean’s handiwork at every turn, from traditional to whimsical—they are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. At NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART, 167 Orange Street, you’ll find treasures by both Master Carver Paul McCarthy and Folk Artist Jean Petty. On the Gallery side you’ll see the work of local artists including originals by 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 with carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards created by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com
Nantucket Monogram & Design
Personalize your home & your life Custom Designs, Gifts, & Monogramming
508-228-6006 19 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Welcome to Nantucket Monogram, where interior design is much more than simply decorating a house, it’s personalizing your home and your life. We offer a fabulous selection of the finest items worthy of your monogram. From small gifts like a personalized charger and water bottles to a full set of custom embroidered towels, boots, and more, our custom embroidery and monogramming services make us your best source for the most treasured gifts, be it wedding, new baby, birthday, thank you, hostess, holidays, corporate, or special events. Design reaches a new level...your very own. Serving Nantucket and beyond... NantucketMonogram.com
Clay Art Gallery Summer Studio
Nantucket Throw 508-228-0437 Available in Murray’s Toggery Shop 62 Main Street The Nantucket Throw—carefully crafted and perfect for boat, home, or beach
Barbara Toole is back on-island through August her exquisite ceramics. You love her Nantucket bowls and mugs along with her serving pieces and home accents. Her ceramic pieces make perfect wedding presents and gifts. Now you can meet the artist, purchase her work, or order a very special commission at her summer studio at 24 Sunset Hill from July 23 to August 10. Call, text, or email her for an appointment. barbara6043@gmail.com Follow her at facebook.com/ClayArtStudioAck clayartstudioack.com
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in their multilevel store is a real experience. In addition to ongoing carefully selected quality merchandise, Murray’s features the NANTUCKET THROW. This 100% cotton, predyed and jacquard-woven throw is specially designed for Murray’s and covered in typically Nantucket symbols and themes. It’s available in two color combinations: navy/natural and taupe/natural. The Nantucket Throw is a perfect souvenir and suitably sized for your boat, beach, or home. Our extended hours for Christmas Stroll Weekend are Friday, Dec. 1 from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 am to 7 pm, and Sunday, Dec. 3 from 10 am to 5 pm. Nantucketreds.com
Open by appointment Nantucket bowls, mugs, and more
Gray Lady Smoke Shop
508-221-1763 at 24 Sunset Hill Lane through August 10
Open Daily except Tuesday Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!
508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street
Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for the largest selection of fine cigars and handmade accessories, featuring handmade glass from the Sandwich Glass Museum. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your beach day or walk around town,
Signs, Banners, & Posters
Open Monday - Saturday
508-325-8884 New location, same great service: 61 Old South 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
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Island Fun & Shopping 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.
Hats
Peter Beaton
508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street
down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe
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. peterbeaton.com
Health Care
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
508-825-8100 57 Prospect St
24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000
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. Nantuckethospital.org
Home Decor
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
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.com arrowheadfurniture.com
The J. Butler Collection
Fine Interiors, Antiques, Unique Gifts
508-228-8429 12 Main Street, Rear Courtyard
Our new collection is receiving rave reviews. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily, in courtyard just off Washington Street, across from the iconic Compass Rose. JButlerCollection.com
The Wauwinet
508-228-0145 Subtle Luxury & Casual Elegance
Matchless hospitality; magical setting. These two combine to create incomparable accommodations for Nantucket - THE WAUWINET. There you’ll be pampered in the gracious, relaxed atmosphere of an exquisitely restored landmark inn. In addition to their luxurious rooms, they offer guests the opportunity to dine in one of Nantucket’s finest restaurants, TOPPER’S. THE WAUWINET is an inn you’ll want to return to season after season.
White Elephant
508-228-2500 50 Easton Street
Open April-December
An island landmark, the iconic WHITE ELEPHANT is one of the finest luxury hotels on Nantucket where you are immersed in island charm and elegance. Edging Nantucket Harbor, our waterfront resort features chic, light-filled rooms, suites, garden cottages, and in-town lofts with balconies and magnificent harbor views. whiteelephanthotel.com
Nantucket.net
Internet 508-228-6777
Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net
ACK Weather
Island Apps
Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather Download on the App Store
on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with @ACKweather. Stay up-to-date with tides and currents. Check the wave report and ferry schedules along with daily weather reports. Brought to you by Egan Maritime Institute, ACKweather can be customized for your favorite information. Download it now from the App Store and view it online at ackweather.com
Call Nantucket
Your telephone book for Nantucket
FREE download for IOS and Android
Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-todate and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com
Blue Beetle
Jewelry
Jewelry & Gifts
508-228-3227 12 Main Street
Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com
Clay Twombly
upstairs at 2 Union Street Prayer Beads & Jewelry, Sacred Objects & Crystals, Unique Artisanal Gifts
Clay’s unique prayer beads and jewelry creations are both sacred and delightful. He also carries a number of talented jewelers, smudge spray, local porcelain wares, and other one-of-a-kind treasures. Located just steps off the beaten path upstairs at 2 Union Street. Seasonal hours: please visit claytwombly.com or call the shop. ClayTwombly.com
Diana Kim England, Goldsmiths
508-228-3766
Hand-crafted jewelry DIANA KIM ENGLAND Goldsmiths offers unique handcrafted jewelry in fine metals and gems. Diana Kim England is well-known on the island for her jewelry making and designing, and her custom jewelry is in high demand. Her website offers an ever-changing display of one-ofa-kind jewelry: rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets. Consider Craftsmanship. Visit our web site dianakimengland.com or call 508-228-3766, 800-343-1468. www.dianakimengland.com
Jennifer Greenwood Jewelry Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry
508-901-9282 upstairs at 2 Union Street
You’ll find something extra special JENNIFER GREENWOOD’s new downtown studio, upstairs at 2 Union Street. Each piece is a work of art using gems, geodes, agate, opals, and more. Earrings rings, pendants, and more, her style is new and hip, blended with classic looks, gorgeous natural materials, and traditional technique. For a one-of-a-kind gift for yourself or someone you love, head up the steps under the 2 Union Street sign just a few steps off Main Street to JENNIFER GREENWOOD JEWELRY. @jennifergreenwoodjewelry
Jessica Hicks Nantucket 508-414-1330 Featured in “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren
Inns & Hotels
In a Breathtaking Seaside Setting
August 2-8, 2018
508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road
Nantucket weather is always an adventure. Follow along with ACKweather for daily reports
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, now at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Driven by form and pattern, Jessica Hicks’ jewelry designs are at once geometric and organic. Her silver, gold,and gemstone collections incorporate both classic and unexpected motifs, able to meld with diverse personal styles. Jessica hand crafts each piece in her studio on Nantucket Island. JessicaHicks.com
Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry
508-228-0229 21 Centre Street
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. jewelersgallery.com
The Love Shack by Lola
Open for the Summer Season 10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!
LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, soaps and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com
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Open Daily + Nantucket Collectors Auction Aug. 7 at 6:30 pm Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more
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508-228-0272 1 Orange Street
We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists. Nantucketjewelryandart.com
Nantucket Pearl Company
Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list! American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry
508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf
Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearls.com
R. Simantov Fine Jewelry
Open daily; appointments recommended contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value
Celebrating 20 Years as Nantucket’s Best Resource for Outdoor Living 9 Wampanoag Way | 508.228.1961 | arrowheadnursery.com
508-228-2918; 917-324-4410 14 Easy Street
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. rsimantov.com
Susan Lister Locke Gallery
Inspired and Creative Jewelry From Nantucket With Love
508-228-2132 28A Easy Street
Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy St. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.228.2132. 1stdibs.com susanlisterlocke.com
The Trinity Collection
Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry
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 specialize 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.
Mortgages & Banking
Cape Cod Five
Open Monday-Friday We’ll make your dream come true!
Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11am - last call @ 7pm; Sunday, noon - last call @ 6pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Kids, snacks, & leashed dogs welcome!
508-247-1709; 508-247-1795 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street
CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-2471795 or visit their website at CapeCodFive.com www.capecodfive.com
At Cisco Brewers we make all grain beers in our tiny brewery. Located in the same courtyard as 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 spirits.
Big Beers, Delicious Wine & Smooth Spirits available at all the best island restaurants and liquor stores FREE! in-season shuttle every 15 minutes from Visitor Services starting at 12pm We now have expanded off-street parking past the Brewery on the right.
5 Bartlett Farm Rd. | 508-325-5929 ciscobrewers.com
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Dreamland Foundation
508-332-4822 17 South Water Street
Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More!
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 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest theaters. NantucketDreamland.org
The Aquarium
Museums & Sites 508-228-9198 28 Washington Street
Open Mon.-Sat. from 10 to 4 Touch tank, marine science education programs
The AQUARIUM is one of several island sites dedicated to science and history operated by the Maria Mitchell Association. The islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only public aquarium, it offers a touch tank, and many marine science education programs for all ages. Located on Nantucket Harbor at 28 Washington Street, it is open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 4pm. The Maria Mitchell Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1902. Properties include: The Mitchell House, historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell; Hinchman House Natural Science Museum, Loines Observatory, Vestal Street Observatory, The Aquarium, and the new Science Center. Programs include: Nature Walks, Marine Ecology Trips, Discovery Classes, Lectures, Observatory Open Nights. mariamitchell.org
Maria Mitchell Association
Programs offered daily
508-228-9198 Science center, museums, programs for all ages
The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in â&#x20AC;&#x153;learning by doing.â&#x20AC;? The Association operates 2 observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered through the year for people of all ages. mariamitchell.org
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Tie-Dye Clinic *
Yoga, Circus Yoga & Dance(sing) * for Children 10 months thru 11 years
Fridays, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Mon-Fri, 9:00am-12:30pm Start time varies by age
NanPuppets (No show 7/28) Saturdays, 10:00am-10:30am
Games & Activities Monday-Thursdays & Saturdays, 9:30a-1:00p A wonderful assortment of free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball!
* REGISTRATION & FEES Tie-Dye Clinic $5/shirt or $2 if you bring your own. Yoga for Adults & Yoga, Circus Yoga & Dance (sing) are fee based classes, rates vary, Check website for details: www.nantucketma.gov/942/Childrens-Beach-Activities
SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT S & FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS
Sunday Evening Concerts 6:00pm July 29 - Restless Leg Syndrome August 5 - The Shepcats August 12 - Sophie Fennell August 19 - Susan J. Berman with special guest Ray K. Saunders August 24 - Coq au Vin * August 31- Wake Up Band *
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Nantucket Historical Association Your portal to Nantucket history Nantucket’s #1 rated attraction!
508-228-1894 15 Broad Street
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 Award-winning 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. nha.org
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Open at 10 am New Exhibit: Courage & Calamity - 50 Ships against the Sea
508-228-1885 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. $10 adults; $7 for seniors & college students; $5 for ages 6-17; and free for members, active duty Military, and kids under 6. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. nantucketshipwreck.org
Nursery
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
arrowheadnursery.com 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 the Thai House 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.
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Island Fun & Shopping Real Estate Rentals & Sales
Compass Rose Real Estate
508-325-5500 137A Orange Street
Open Daily & Available Online Rentals and Sales; Free Market Analysis
The expert team at COMPASS ROSE REAL ESTATE is as passionate about real estate as we are about our beautiful Nantucket Island. We have lived, worked, and raised our families here, and know well what makes each Nantucket neighborhood so special. Sharing our local knowledge is what we do best. We have enjoyed helping people to sell, buy, and rent Nantucket properties since 1996. We take pride in handling all the details, wrapping up the loose ends, and ensuring a smooth trouble-free transaction. We have learned that unparalleled service earns our customers’ loyalty. compassroserealestate.com
Seal Cruises & Whale Watches
Shearwater Excursions
508-228-7037 Call or visit us on Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 for your Island Adventure Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the Excursion that suits you best: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Cocktail Cruises (some with a Raw Bar), Whaling History Tours, Clamming Excursions, Kid’s Fishing Trips, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available. shearwaterexcursions.com
Shoes
Island Cashmere
508-228-7611 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.
Murray’s Outlet Warehouse
Open 10:30 to 5 Mon-Sat. Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!
508-228-3584 New Street
If you walk down Orange Street for about a 10-minute stroll, you will come to New Street on your right and there you will find the bargain center of Nantucket Island — MURRAY’S OUTLET WAREHOUSE, the retail outlet with quality merchandise at outlet prices. This is the only bargain center on the Island where you can find name brands of outstanding quality in both ladies’ and men’s sportswear and shoes at fantastically low prices. If you are looking for shoes, slacks, blouses, jackets, dresses, coats or almost anything else, it pays to go to the WAREHOUSE and find some unexpected bargains. All new merchandise at prices you won’t believe, but this outlet is for real! nantucketreds.com
Murray’s Toggery Shop
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Mon-Sat. 9:30 to 6:30; Sun. 10 to 6 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
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. Nantucketreds.com
Nobby Shop
508-228-1030 17 Main Street Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554
Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages
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: 508228-6568. nobbyshop.com
Smoke Shop
Gray Lady Smoke Shop
Open daily except Tuesday Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!
508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street
Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars
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and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. AckGrayLady.com
Special Events
64th Annual House & Garden Tour
“A ‘Sconset Experience” Tickets $60
August 8 from 11am to 4 pm, rain or shine
THE NANTUCKET GARDEN CLUB’s 64th Annual House & Garden Tour takes place on Wednesday, August 8. Visit beautiful homes and gardens in the village of Siasconset. Round-trip shuttle service from Federal Street to Sconset begins at 10:30am day of the tour. Tickets are $60 and are available at NantucketGardenClub.org or at GS Hill Gallery on Straight Wharf, at Bartlett’s Farm from 10am to 2pm, at a table on Main Street from 10am to 2pm, at a table near the Sconset Rotary from 11am to 2pm, and at the houses on the day of the tour. All proceeds support Nantucket scholarships, conservation and community projects. nantucketgardenclub.org
An Evening with Patrick Kennedy
508-228-2689 Tickets at fairwindscenter.org
Wednesday, August 15 at 6 pm A Powerful Presentation by This Advocate
Proudly presented by Fairwinds - Nantucket's Counseling Center, join Patrick Kennedy here on Nantucket on Wednesday, August 15, as he discusses his fight to end discrimination against mental illness, addiction, and other brain diseases, as well as his own personal journey. There are 3 ticket options: the presention; reception+the presentation; and reception+presentation+dinner. For tickets visit fairwindscenter.org -- all money that is raised here stays here at Fairwinds – Nantucket’s Counseling Center..
First Congregational Church Fair
508-228-0950 62 Centre Street
Saturday, August 4 from 9 am to 1:30 pm Annual Summer Fair
Don’t miss the annual SUMMER FAIR at the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street. There will be games and goodies, puppet show and live music, a silent auction, tag sale, and much more! For lunch you can enjoy burgers and lobster rolls. One day only: Saturday, August 4 from 9am to 1:30 pm.
Summer Shades
Sunglasses 508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf
The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses
Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Oliver Peoples, Tory Burch, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Smith, Costa, Persol, 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.
Taxi
TACKzee
Ready when you are — taxi service when you need it!
508-901-9311 Download the free app!
Find a Nantucket taxi fast! TACKzee connects you to Nantucket taxi companies. Fast, simple, and secure, this mobile app that will allow you to connect to local Nantucket taxi companies in a few taps on your phone! No need to round-robin dial, or sift through business cards from previous rides! NO MORE SURGE CHARGES! Surge Charges are what those other ride share companies tack on during busy season on the island! It can be as high as $100+ to get a 6 mile ride during peak season (yes, that’s really what they charge)! The TACKzee app charges standard base fare rates defined by the Town of Nantucket and charge a small app booking fee. Simply download the app and get a local Nantucket driver to your location fast! tACKzee.com
Theatre
Nantucket! The MusACKal
6:30pm Thurs. thru Sun. till August 19 A HysterACKal HistorACKal Romp
508-901-9479 Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street
NANTUCKET! The MusACKal is a raucous all-ages live show with an original, contemporary score, which provides first-time tourists and year-rounders alike with a comprehensive and comical telling of Nantucket’s history in a tight 70-minutes of hysterACKal, historACKal song & dance. Thursdays – Sundays at 6:30p ‘til August 19, Centre Stage at Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre St., Tickets: NantucketTheMusACKal.com
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
FOOTLOOSE on the stage through August 25 Community Theatre at It’s Finest
508-228-4305 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St
TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 60 years. Their 2018 Season continues with FOOTLOOSE, the energetic musical hit about love and coming-of-age and dancing! Tickets are on sale now for this production. For tickets, passes, and subscriptions, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305, stop by upstairs at 50 Main Street, or visit theatreworkshop.com
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White Heron Theatre Company
508-825-5268
DADDY LONG LEGS continues through August 10 PRIVATE LIVES continues through August 18 Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre
5 North Water Street
WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s only professional Equity theater company. They have a fabulous season planned for their new destination theatre space in the midst of the island’s historic district. Their production of the new Drama-desk nominated musical DADDY LONG LEGS continues through August 10 and Noel Coward’s wildly funny PRIVATE LIVES continues through August 18. Tickets for these and other performances and special events are available at www.whiteherontheatre.org or call 508-825-5268. Coming later this summer: ABOUT ALICE August 22-25 and EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING August 30-September 15. Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make theatre truly transformative. whiteherontheatre.org
Beach Tours
Tours - Beach
Tours Mon., Thurs., Fri, & Sat. at 9am & at 1pm Tours offered through mid-October
508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Join a guided oversand adventure tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. Tours are offered on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. Tours leave from Town and from Wauwinet. We also offer Private Tours. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car! thetrustees.org/ccwr
Tours - Bus
Barrett’s Tours 508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; weekdays at 9:30 am &12:30 pm weekends July 1-Aug 30 at 12:30pm departs from corner of Federal & Chestnut Private charters available for weddings and private parties 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 weekdays at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm and weekends (July 1-Aug. 30) at 12:30 pm that departs from the corner of Federal & Chestnut streets, right 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.
Island Tours Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company
774-368-4408 10 Washington Street
NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the premiere transportation company on the island. Utilizing our brand new air-conditioned buses, we will ensure you travel in style and comfort! Whether it be a bus tour around Nantucket, your dream wedding, or a company or group outing, we have something to suit you. nantucketbustours.com
Ara’s Van Tours
Text/Call 508-228-1951 TEXT for pickup
2015+2016+2017+2018 TRIP ADVISOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: ARA’S TOURS! Enjoy waterfront summer homes; Brant Point Light, Historic 1800 homes; a 1746 Windmill; Great Point Light; a Cranberry Bog, Sankaty Head Light; and, rose covered cottages of ‘Sconset. ...on a clear day we can see all three lighthouses! Private charters available ...the value is there. TEXT 508.228.1951 call for pickup. We STOP for photographs. arastours.com
Gail’s Tours, Inc.
Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”
508-257-6557 Call for pickup
GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving 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
Guided Walking Tours 508-228-1894 Walking Tours offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc. Departs at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:30 am. New for 2018: Historic House & Garden Walking Tour at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $10 adults, $4 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $8. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org
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Nantucket Walkabout 508-422-7466 Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com nantucketwalkabout.com
Nantucket Walking Tours
See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Scheduled tours & private tours
508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”
The 3-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: Historic Mansions & the 1746 Windmill, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Private tours and group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details.
Raven’s Walk
508-257-4586
See calendar of events for dates & times of walks Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England” Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her History of Nantucket Walk, 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 Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse with Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks, & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times of walks, see the Calendar of events in this publication. ravens-walk.com
Walk in the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell A Self-Guided Walking Tour Available at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St, and the MMA, 4 Vestal St.
In 1847, Maria Mitchell discovered a telescopic comet from atop the Pacific Bank. Her discovery led to world-wide fame as America’s first woman astronomer. Discover her life and her legacy of science education that continues today, 200 years after her birth. mariamitchell.org
Transportation Boat
Hy-Line Cruises
Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis
508-228-3949 Straight Wharf
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. hy-linecruises.com
SeaStreak
Tours - Van
9:30am or 10am & 12:30pm or later in the day 1.5 to 2-hour van tour; private charters available
August 2-8, 2018
1-800-262-8743 Ferry to Nantucket from New Bedford & NYC
Call for reservations Reliability, Luxury, Comfort
Travel in style on one of SeaStreak’s 400 passenger vessels, the largest, fastest, most luxurious catamarans in the New York Harbor! SeaStreak vessels offer 3 spacious decks, a full service cash bar, food concessions and flat screen TV’s with movie showings. No traffic, No stress! All summer long our ferries will depart from our NY/NJ docks on Friday afternoon and return from Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday. And Nantucket departures mean easy travel to Martha’s Vineyard then on to New York City! Call for details and reservations. seastreak.com
Steamship Authority
Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm
508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf
Nantucket is located 26 miles from Cape Cod’s mainland port of Hyannis. Take a leisurely 2 hour and 15 minute voyage on our traditional ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket. Or ride in style and luxury on board our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, which gets you to Nantucket in just one hour. steamshipauthority.com
The Trinity Collection
Watches
Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry
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 specialize 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.
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Nantucket Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop
Bakeries 508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road
All the products you love & mail order online
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. Nantucketbakeshop.com
Nantucket Cookie Company Open daily we ship anywhere Small batch cookies from scratch
508-228-5814 inside Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St.
THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! nantucketcookie.net
Petticoat Row Bakery
508-228-3700 35 Centre Street
Taste the difference!
Pastries, Cookies, Cakes, Cupcakes, Afternoon Tea & More. Picnic baskets for the beach or ferry! Our boutique bakery is located in the heart of historic downtown Nantucket. The upstairs kitchen produces a full selection of freshly baked goods including sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes and cupcakes; croissants, baguettes and bagels. We also offer a selection of artisanal products and fresh brewed organic coffee. For those off-island, gift boxes are available for purchase online. And we offer picnic baskets for the beach or ferry. Join us for Afternoon Tea with freshly brewed organic tea & coffee, tea sandwiches and sweet & savory snacks. PETTICOAT ROW BAKERY is Nantucket’s downtown gourmet bakery. petticoatrowbakery.com
Cisco Brewers
Brewers & Distillers
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: every 15 min from noon to 6:30pm or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com
Triple Eight Distillery
Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm
508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road
Established in 2000, TRIPLE EIGHT DISTILLERY uses water from well #888 to distill its “Notch” single malt whiskey and produce its famous Triple Eight Vodka “888”. Call for more information or to book a tour. ciscobrewers.com
Clubs & Entertainment
Rose & Crown
Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub with entertainment 7 nights a week in Season. With Karaoke, DJ’s and Live Local Bands, there is something for everyone. We also have the largest screen in town to watch your favorite sporting events. All Craft beers on one of the largest Draft selections on island and delicious Craft Cocktails developed by our seasoned, friendly Barstaff. Theroseandcrown.com
The Bean
The Corner Table Cafe 508-228-2665 Open Daily from 7 am to 9 pm in Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street cornertablenantucket.com a family–friendly community space to eat, work, & play We provide delicious and nutritious snacks, meals, and treats inspired by our love of seasonal ingredients & local products. Located at the heart of historic downtown Nantucket, the CORNER TABLE at Broad & Federal sts is family-friendly with great wi-fi and comfortable nooks to eat, work, and play. We provide made-from-scratch, delicious and nutritious snacks, meals, and treats inspired by our love of seasonal ingredients and local products.Pick a book to read from the free library that lives along the windowsills. Choose from a variety of board games or join an impromptu chess match. The CORNER TABLE CAFE is not just a place to nourish your body, but a community that will cultivate your soul and mind.
Bartlett’s Farm
Ice Cream
Scooping ice cream from 12 noon to 7 pm daily Now serving ice cream!
Coffee Shops 508-228-6215
Open at 4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. 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 nantucketcoffee.com
508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road
Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM now serves ice cream? Ten flavors of premium ice cream can be scooped for you into sugar cones or waffle cups. To top it all off, seven farm-made toppings will be available, including farm-grown strawberry compote along with four other fresh fruit compotes, cookie crumble, chocolate sauce, and caramel. These ice cream treats won’t empty your wallet! bartlettsfarm.com
Light Food & Take-Out
Bartlett’s Farm
Open daily plus online shopping Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce
508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road
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 beautiful cut flowers. bartlettsfarm.com
The Bean
Open daily from 7 am Hot & Iced Coffees and Teas, Sandwiches, Salads
508-325-5929 Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm 5 Bartlett Farm Road Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome!
August 2-8, 2018
508-228-6215 4 India Street
Nantucket’s favorite coffee shop, THE BEAN, also serves delicious, freshly made salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods, and treats. Start your day with their Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich, a Yogurt Parfait, or a Chocolate Croissant with your freshly brewed cappuccino. If you’ve never tasted their hearty Milano Italian Sandwich or their Tacchino or their Vegan Sandwich, then it’s high time you did! Their Flatbreads have tasty toppings, and their salads are fresh and crisp. Take-out or eat in their cafe setting. You can call ahead or order online for faster service. mkt.com/the-bean-26/
Centre Street Bistro
508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30-9:30pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; 29 Centre St Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!” 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 from 8am to 1pm Saturday & Sunday; savory lunches Tuesday-Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Tuesday-Sunday from 5:30 to 9:30pm. 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. nantucketbistro.com
The Corner Table Cafe 508-228-2665 Open Daily from 7 am to 9 pm in Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street cornertablenantucket.com a family–friendly community space to eat, work, & play
We provide delicious and nutritious snacks, meals, and treats inspired by our love of seasonal ingredients & local products. Located at the heart of historic downtown Nantucket, the CORNER TABLE at Broad & Federal sts is family-friendly with great wi-fi and comfortable nooks to eat, work, and play. We provide made-from-scratch, delicious and nutritious snacks, meals, and treats inspired by our love of seasonal ingredients and local products.Pick a book to read from the free library that lives along the windowsills. Choose from a variety of board games or join an impromptu chess match. The CORNER TABLE CAFE is not just a place to nourish your body, but a community that will cultivate your soul and mind.
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar 508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 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. 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. 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. CrosswindsNantucket.com
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Downyflake
508-228-4533 Open daily 6 am to 2 pm; Sunday 6am to 1pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years NOW SERVING DINNER Thursday-Tuesday from 5pm 18 Sparks Avenue Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. www.thedownyflake.com
Easy Street Cantina
Monday-Saturday 7:15am-2a, - Sunday 8am-2am Open Daily: 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! NEW FOR 2018: FREE CURB-SIDE DELIVERY! 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. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! EasyStreetCantina.com
The Faregrounds
Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am
508-228-4095 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.
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4-8pm 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. siamtogonantucket.com
Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265 Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.
Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com
Surfside Beach Shack
508-228-2921
The Shack 10am-8pm Every Day; Taco Truck Nightly 4-8pm Take out or eat at our beachfront tables at Surfside Beach
surfsidebeachshack.com What began as a beachside burger joint is now a seasonal seaside eatery serving a delicious, healthy grill menu of our original famous burger, hot dogs, a “killah’ lobster roll, simple sandwiches, fresh salads with housemade dressing, fresh squeezed ‘ades and freshly churned Island Kitchen Ice Cream. NEW this season: tasty tacos made to order! Eat at our outdoor picnic tables overlooking the ocean or take it home or back to your beach blanket.
Thai House Nantucket
Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm
508-680-1522 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 Japaneseinspired 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. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
Bartlett’s Farm
Markets
Open daily plus online shopping Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go
508-228-9403 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
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ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces.
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Restaurants
Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking
508-325-0308 10 India Street
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. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards. Black-EyedSusans.com
Brant Point Grill 508-325-1320 Breakfast 8-10; Lunch 11:30-3; Dinner 5:30-105 0 Easton St Exceptional Harborside Dining - indoors and out harborside at the White Elephant
Enjoy Sunday brunch from 10am to 2pm overlooking Nantucket Harbor with live music, relax over lunch or cocktails, and savor dinners with award-winning wines and spectacular views all at White Elephant’s BRANT POINT GRILL. They serve the island’s finest steaks, freshest seafood, and creative Chef’s Specialties. Once you’ve dined overlooking the harbor, you’ll know why this is the place to come time and time again when on island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by. brantpointgrill.com
Centre Street Bistro 508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30-9:30pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; 29 Centre St Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”
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 from 8am to 1pm Saturday & Sunday; savory lunches Tuesday-Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Tuesday-Sunday from 5:30 to 9:30pm. 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. MC and Visa accepted. nantucketbistro.com
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar
508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 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. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We have extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. 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. CrosswindsNantucket.com
Downyflake
508-228-4533 Open daily 6 am to 2 pm; Sunday 6am to 1pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years NOW SERVING DINNER Thursday-Tuesday from 5pm 18 Sparks Avenue Known for their bountiful breakfasts and lunches every day, THE DOWNYFLAKE is now also serving dinner every night except Wednesday! Dinner platters include Steak Frites, Rosemary Chicken, New England Codfish Cakes, Fish & Chips, Shrimp Scampi, and more! Their Blue Plate Specials start at just $14 and change nightly. The DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Fresh squeezed juices, homemade soups, deli sandwiches, hot comfort food entrees. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. www.thedownyflake.com
Dune
508-228-5550 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 5:30-9:30 pm; Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am to 2:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort. 20 Broad Street 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. DuneNantucket.com
Easy Street Cantina 508-228-5418 Monday-Saturday 7:15am-2a, - Sunday 8am-2am 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. FREE CURB-SIDE DELIVERY! 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. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. EasyStreetCantina.com
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Nantucket Dining Guide The Faregrounds
Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Affordable Family Dining
508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road
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. 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 savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com
Fifty-Six Union
Bar opens at 4:30, Dinner every night from 5 pm Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff
508-228-6135 56 Union Street
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; bar opens at 4:30. 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. fiftysixunion.com
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 for one of the largest Draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our Scratch Made Eclectic Pub Fare. Food is served continuously from 11:30-10pm daily. We serve everything from lite bites, burgers, local seafood to mouth watering steaks and gluten free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu available and presenting Live Local Musicians for everyone to enjoy during dinner. theroseandcrown.com
Saltbox Tavern & Table
Open 11:30 am to midnight Family Friendly indoor & outdoor dining
774-333-3814 7 Macy’s Lane
Nantucket’s newest family friendly spot for lunch and dinner is SALTBOX tavern & table. Relax in their newly renovated comfy dining room and patio, featuring a new outdoor bar and raw bar. Sip a tasty frozen drink or order a sangria pitcher with friends. Savor a hearty lunch or dinner, and stop by between 3 and 6 pm for Buck-a-Shuck on the patio. There’s plenty of parking, and our new menu has something for everyone!
The Seagrille
508-325-5700
Lunch 11:30 to 2 pm Mon-Sat; Dinner from 5pm; Bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine 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 enclosed patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. Call us to book your celebration! theseagrille.com
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm 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. siamtogonantucket.com
Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265 Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more. Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com
TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner Nothing is ordinary, not even the view!
August 2-8, 2018 508-228-8768 Bayview Dining at The Wauwinet
Located at The Wauwinet overlooking Nantucket Bay, award-winning TOPPER’S offers one of the most spectacular views on the island. Enjoy a superb prix fixe or a la carte dinner in the intimate dining room or relax outdoors on the casual TOPPER’S Deck. Cocktails on the lawn at sunset are another special treat. For brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can arrive via a scenic one-hour water taxi cruise that departs from the White Elephant or catch our complimentary jitney, that leaves from the Information Center on Federal Street. Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended. TOPPER’S is open through October. toppersrestaurant.com
Seafood
Souza’s Seafood
Open from 9am 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.
Sushi
Thai House Nantucket
508-680-1522 118 Old South Road
Open daily 11am-9pm Call ahead for faster service
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 Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Their sushi rolls are fresh and delicious, with specialties like an Orange Roll, Rainbow Roll, and Crunchy Roll. Pair the sushi with Miso Soup, Seaweed Salad, or Squid Salad. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
Nantucket Vineyard
Vineyard
Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-6pm Fine Nantucket wines
508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road
Stop by for a sample of our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour. ciscobrewers.com
Wine & Spirits
Epernay Wine & Spirits
508-228-2755 Open Daily 10am to 9pm 1 North Beach Street Largest Rosé Selection, Craft Beer, Boutique Liquors, Artisanal Cheese, Premium Cigars
The only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie + Certified Sommelier Kirk Baker invite you to join them for their FREE tastings on Wednesday and Thursday this week from 5 - 7 pm. ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. Mention this ad for a FREE ROSÉ COOLER with any purchase! (valid through 08.08.2018). @epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay We Deliver! epernaywines.com
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10 PM - Fright Night: The Babadook In The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 7 to 9:30 AM - Early-Bird Bird Field Expedition Join MMA’s Field Ornithologist on a birding experience around the island. Transportation provided; limited number of excellent binoculars available for loan. Registration Required. info@mariamitchell.org 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - 20th Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties with author & fitness TV personality Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agili stations, team events & more. All Fitness Levels. Jetties Beach . $40 day. TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. 1-hour trip; coffee included. Kids younger than 2 ride free. Call for Reservations. Town Pier, 34 Washington St. $50. 508-228-7037 Shearwaterexcursions.com Also at 10:00 am 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary. See historic mansions of Nantucket. $15 cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 mins early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 11 AM - Lynx Sails An historian guides you through 4 centuries of Nantucket history with amazing stories illustrating the unfailing connection between the island and the Atlantic Ocean. Waypoint Marine, Straight Wharf. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor for Ages 3-7 Pirate Robin tells stories about Nantucket’s infamous pirates as we cruise through the Harbor. After the voyage, follow our map in search of treasure. Adult must accompany child. Registration Required. $40pp. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 to 11:30 AM - Morning Wheelthrowing with Tracy Daily Explore the potter’s wheel in this challenging, but fun, class. All levels welcome. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. NantucketArts.org 9 AM to 1 PM - Rainbow Fleet Needlepoint with Elanine Aidonidis In this class students will learn several different stitches using fibers such as silk, metallic, nylon and rayon. Registration Required at nha.org 9 AM to 1 PM - Whimsical Seaside Painting with Elizabeth Mumford Design a painting with water color and gouache. Registration Required at nha.org 9:30 to 11:30 AM - The Kids’ Table - culinary creations for kids ages to 4 - 8 y/o Creative ways for kids 4-8 to cook. Each will work in a small group to craft, make snacks, learn bits of math, science, & cooperation. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. Tickets: $65. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Kids in the Kitchen - Sous Chefs 9 y.o. and up Meet Pastry Chef Amanda Baker who is ready to create a true kitchen experience for kids 9 and up. Pie Making Class: This class focuses on pie dough, everyone will be taking home a pie. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. $85. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Color Mixing for Artists with Christie Scheele A one-day workshop designed to develop and hone skills in color identification; mixing from primaries and mixtures; matching color; and creating dynamic and harmonious color compositions. Open to painters, printmakers, and pastelists. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Register at NantucketArts.org 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning Ages 2 to 7 Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Tickets the day of the program when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 AM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 10 to 11:15 AM - Free Class: How to Deal & Cope with Change Whether we like it or not, change is a part of life. In this workshop discuss how to deal and cope and with change, what motivates us to change, what prevents us from changing, and how we can feel more empowered in the fact of change, even if it is unwanted. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.
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10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Class: Make Your Own Pencil Case or Clutch Express yourself in fabric at this all-age sewing class. See how fun & easy it can be! Reserve your spot at 508-228-6006. Upstairs at 19 Main Street. Again at 3pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Illusions and Mind Games for Ages 7 to 10 No iPads? No computer games? Just how did a child of the nineteenth century fill her or his free time? Join us for a morning of parlor tricks, illusions, pinhole cameras, and kaleidoscopes as we look at the way your mind can be visually tricked. Registration Required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 2 PM - Family Day at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Join Egan Maritime for a family friendly program full of crafts and activities for all ages. Parting snack provided. This program is free and open to all thanks to the generous support of Ritchie, Katie and Westray Battle. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10 AM to 2 PM - Nantucket Public Safety Awareness Day Meet Nantucket’s First Responders! Display of Safety Equipment, Handouts, And Demonstrations. Nantucket Elementary School Parking Lot, . 10 AM to 5 PM - Hands-on-History Join the Whaling Museum in the Discovery Room for a daily children’s craft activity. All Hands-on_History activities are free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Tickets at Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk and Treasure Hunt Walk with Pirate Robin to the Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of infamous pirates, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure. On a treasure hunt we search for lost & buried treasure. Adults $20; kids $15. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Registration Required. 508-257-4586 10:30 AM - High School Musical, Junior - Live, On-Stage! In The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mile, 90 min historic walk through the beautiful village of ‘Sconset. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 bus at the Greenhouse Depot for the 20 minute ride to ‘Sconset. Meet by the Sconset Post Office. 508-332-0953 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 12 to 2:30 PM - Lynx Sails An historian guides you through 4 centuries of Nantucket history with amazing stories illustrating the unfailing connection between the island and the Atlantic Ocean. Waypoint Marine, Straight Wharf. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 1 PM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 1:30 PM - NHA’s Historical House & Garden Walking Tour Visit 3 historical homes & gardens, exploring 2 centuries of life & architecture on Nantucket. The 1-hr tour offers a glimpse into lives of some of the people who lived on the island. Tickets at Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 2 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2:30 to 3 PM - Meet the Animals The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. Learn about them up close. Registration Required. info@mariamitchell.org 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 2:30 to 4 PM - Family Snorkeling Our guides will teach proper snorkeling techniques & animal handling skills. They will point out & share knowledge about any animals you find on your adventure including horseshoe crabs, moon snails, flounder, whelks, pipefish, & more! All equipment included. Jetties Beach. Register at 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 4 PM - Family Art: Ages 2 to 5 Seek inspiration from beloved children’s literature, students and their caregivers will explore different multimedia art stations after story time each day. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. NantucketArts.org 3 to 4:30 PM - Free Minecraft Club We use the Minecraft.edu game, which allows for all players to be in one world at the same time. Space is limited & there is often a waitlist. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 x103. NantucketAtheneum.org 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck On the patio at Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macy’s Lane. continued on page 50
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3 to 7 PM - Flightschool Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 PM - High School Musical, Junior - Live, On-Stage! In The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater After a fun day on Island, come out with us to enjoy beer, wine, and our signature cocktails while you take in the gorgeous sights in Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Mice Against Ticks Community Meeting: Food, Music, Panel Discuss MIT biologist Dr. Esvelt, Johns Hopkins bioethicist Dr. Faden, Harvard immunologist Dr. Wesemann and Tufts infectious disease expert Dr. Telford discuss Mice Against Ticks, a community-guided project which aims to reduce the number of disease-carrying ticks on Nantucket by enlisting local white-footed mice. Refreshments & live music. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 6 PM - Theatre Workshop Presents Footloose The heartfelt story of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart & open mind. Musical at Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at: 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 6 to 7 PM - Free Yoga for Grades 6-12 Class size is limited to first 15 students. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 6 to 8 PM - Oil Painting with Ken Layman Join celebrated artist Ken Layman as he teaches his approach to painting. Open to traditional and contemporary painters. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Register at NantucketArts.org 6 to 8 PM - Sailors’ Scuttlebutt Lecture Series: John Burnham The iconic International One-Design sailboat has sailed thousands of races and has been the subject of remarkable photos in its eight decades of competitive history. Speaker John Burnham will cover the development of the Nantucket fleet, his experience of the last 30 years, and other extraordinary venues where the boats are sailed. Registration Required: 508-228-1894 nha.org 6 to 8:30 PM - Wheelthrowing Explore the potter’s wheel in this challenging, but fun, class. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Register at NantucketArts.org 6:30 PM - Nantucket Collectors Auction Nantucket collectibles & artwork, Scrimshaw & baskets, canes, jewelry & silver, furniture, misc. Nantucket Unitarian Church, 11 Orange Street. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Printmaking with David Lazarus Explore a range of different printmaking processes & learn how to combine printmaking methods to create multiple, unique images. All levels welcome. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. NantucketArts.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sunset from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset. Please call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset, Call for departure time and tickets. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Night at the Museum - Nantucket by Design A grand party immersed in Nantucket history to honor Janet and Rick Sherlund. VIP entry at 6:30 PM. Attire: summer cocktail blue & white. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets $250. 508-228-1894 nha.org 7 to 10 PM - Gone Fishing with Chef Blake Swihart Join Chef Blake Swihart of Natirar Cooking School for this fish-focused dinner demonstration. Perfect for summer and adapted for those who want to learn how to cook fish and those who just want to enjoy a delicious meal. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. Tickets: #135. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 7:30 PM - Noel Coward’s Private Lives A comedic masterpiece featuring 3 Tony-Nominated actors. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. 508-825-5268 whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - Hongni Wu in concert Messo-soprano Hongni Wu, winner of this year’s Metropolitan Opera National Auditions, will perform accompanied by pianist Jeremy Chan. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Tickets $25 at the door. 508-228-0144 NantucketMusicalArtsSociety.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Haunted history tour of Town. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15. 508-257-4586 8 to 9:15 PM - Free Author Talk by Anne Fadiman Fadiman examines her relationship with her father with her characteristic wit and feeling in The Wine Lover’s Daughter: A Memoir. Book signing follows at Nantucket
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Atheneum, 1 India Street. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Crown Tuesday DJ Party Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 8 AM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions. Guaranteed Sightings! Learn about & see Humpback, Finback, and Minke Whales; possible other sightings include Basking Sharks, White Sided Dolphins, Sea Turtles, & birds. On-Board naturalist on this 6-hour off-shore trip, with approx. 1-1/2 hr transit time each way. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8 to 9 AM - 20th Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties with author & fitness TV personality Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agili stations, team events & more. All Fitness Levels. Jetties Beach . $40 day. TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 8 to 10:30 AM - Bird Walk Weekly Wednesday Bird Walk with Seth Engelbourg, LLNF Naturalist Educator and Program Manager. Meets at 7:45am. Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. free for members, $10 non-members. 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. 1-hour trip; coffee included. Kids younger than 2 ride free. Call for Reservations. Town Pier, 34 Washington St. $50. 508-228-7037 Shearwaterexcursions.com Also at 10:00 am 8:30 AM - Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town A 2 mile, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary through beautiful hidden parks of Nantucket Town. $15, cash only. No reservations necessary. Arrive 10 mins early at Centre & Main in front of bank steps. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 1 PM - Form & Content: Landscape Painting Intensive Designed for students with landscape painting experience. In this workshop, focus on finding your unique voice. Register at NantucketArts.org 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn. Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 to 11:30 AM - The Kids’ Table - culinary creations for kids ages to 4 - 8 y/o Creative ways for kids 4-8 to cook. Each will work in a small group to craft, make snacks, learn bits of math, science, & cooperation. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. Tickets: $65. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Kids in the Kitchen - Sous Chefs 9 y.o. and up Meet Pastry Chef Amanda Baker who creates a true kitchen experience for kids 9+. Pizza Making Class: Learn how to make pizza dough, & a mini pizza. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. $85. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 11 AM - Story & Craft: Pebble for Ages 4 to 10 This week’s book is Pebble: A story About Belonging by Susan Milord. We will be making a Tic Tac Toe game. All supplies provided. Program tickets available at the children’s Desk when the library opens at 9:30. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 to 11:15 AM - Free Class: How to Deal & Cope with Change Whether we like it or not, change is a part of life. In this workshop discuss how to deal and cope and with change, what motivates us to change, what prevents us from changing, and how we can feel more empowered in the fact of change, even if it is unwanted. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Class: Make Your Own Pencil Case or Clutch Express yourself in fabric at this all-age sewing class. See how fun & easy it can be! Reserve your spot at 508-228-6006. Upstairs at 19 Main Street. Again at 3pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Children’s Program at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Children are invited to join the museum for a specialized age-appropriate tour and other activities. Play maritime games, make an instrument & sing along to sea shanties, paint maritime scenes with watercolors and printmaking, learn the art of knot tying with Harbormaster, Sheila Lucey & more. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! Part of a research project & interesting for adults & children alike. Registration Required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org continued on page 52
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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES
NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES
40th Pole: 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.
EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Siasconset: 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. Park-
ing; 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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10 AM to 5 PM - Hands-on-History Join the Whaling Museum in the Discovery Room for a daily children’s craft activity. All Hands-on_History activities are free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Tickets at Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 AM - High School Musical, Junior - Live, On-Stage! In The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 min. walking tour. for ages 13+ $20. $15 seniors (65+) & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre Street by bank steps 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM - Amazing Women of Nantucket A sea captain could be away for as long as 5 years. Some accompanied husbands on voyages; others got involved in: Astronomy, Temperance Crusade, Women’s Suffrage, Abolitionist Movement, & Underground Railroad. Hear their incredible stories. Meeting at The Jared Coffin House. Cash only. Registration Required at 508-257-4586 Adults: $20, Seniors and Teens:$15, Children:$10. 11 AM to 4 PM - The 64th Annual House & Garden Tour “A Sconset Experience” Get a glimpse of homes & gardens in Sconset. Garden Club members provide exquisite flower arrangements to compliment the rooms in the homes. Nantucketgardenclub.org Tickets $60 at homes during the tour. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 11:30 AM - Nanpuppets by Lizza Obremski A group of handmade hand puppets from Nantucket that provide educational entertainment for all age groups. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 12:15 PM - Rotary Speaker: Master Chief Chris Swiatek Officer in Charge, Coast Guard Station, Brant Point. Fairgrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Road. free. 508-228-4095 NantucketRotary.club/ 1 to 2:30 PM - Free Writers’ Group Aspiring writers of all genres are invited to participate in reading and discussing their original compositions. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 1:30 PM - NHA’s Historical House & Garden Walking Tour Visit 3 historical homes & gardens, exploring 2 centuries of life & architecture on Nantucket. The 1-hr tour offers a glimpse into lives of some of the people who lived on the island. Tickets at Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 3 PM - Hanna in Her Garden: An Afternoon at Greater Light Join Nantucket artist and photographer Beverly Hall as she brings alive the spirit of Hanna Monaghan in this free theatrical series in the Greater Light Garden. Greater Light, 8 Howard Street. 3 to 4:30 PM - CoderDojo: Explore The Potential of Scratch - for Ages 7+ Learn how to animate sprites and use logic to create a simple game. Take your game home and turn it into a masterpiece. No experience necessary. Registration Required. 508-228-1110 x103 NantucketAtheneum.org 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck On the patio at Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macy’s Lane. 3 to 7 PM - JFK Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 6 PM - Aquarium and More From the Four the Delaware Valley Saxophone Quartet performs a benefit concert in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street. Donations benefit the Maria Mitchell Association and the Nantucket Music Center. More at delvalsaxquartet.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater After a fun day on Island, come out with us to enjoy beer, wine, and our signature cocktails while you take in the gorgeous sights in Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Theatre Workshop Presents Footloose The heartfelt story of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart & open mind. Musical at Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at: 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org
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6 to 7 PM - Fireside Chats at Hadwen House with Dr. Catherine Shannon’ In this presentation, patterns of Irish Immigration to the USA that were unleashed by the Great Irish Famine, or An Gorta Mor, beginning in 1846 and lasting down through the 20th century will be described. Registration Required. NHA.org 6 to 8 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6:30 PM - Film for Thought: Hearts Beat Loud At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 6:30 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Creative Brain Balance with Patience Killen Unleash your natural creativity and become your personal best! At the end of this series you’ll have tools & skills to create what you need to thrive. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Register at NantucketArts.org 6:30 to 9:30 PM - Summer Cooking with Kathleen Sanderson Welcome Kathleen Sanderson, chef and instructor at many New England cooking schools at a hands-on class based on Summer Cooking. Class will culminate in a meal together in the private dining room. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. Tickets at 508-228-2665 or NantucketCulinary.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sunset from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset. Please call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset, Call for departure time and tickets. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 to 8 PM - Science Speaker Series: REU Astronomy Interns Six of MMA's REU Astronomy Interns present the research preformed under professional astronomers over the course of the summer. 33 Washington Street Facility, 33 Washington Street. 508-228-9198 7:30 PM - Noel Coward’s Private Lives A comedic masterpiece featuring 3 Tony-Nominated actors. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. 508-825-5268 whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 PM - Broadway @Dreamland: Megan Hilty Live concert at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Haunted history tour of Town. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15. 508-257-4586 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8 to 9 PM - Mitchell House at Night Ever wonder what it's like to be in the Mitchell House at night as the shadows grow longer and the house becomes darker and darker and darker? Come for a little behind-the-scenes-tour where we will tell you spooky ghost stories and if it's clear, take a look through some telescopes! Reserve a spot: 508-228-2896. 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory with Maria Mitchell Assn. Join MMA professional astronomers for a tour of the starry sky & telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, & more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10 (MMA members free). 508-228-9273. MariaMitchell.org 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Mandy Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This hike is close to Cisco Beach. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 8 to 9 AM - 20th Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties with author & fitness TV personality Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agili stations, team events & more. All Fitness Levels. Jetties Beach . $40 day. TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. 1-hour trip; coffee included. Kids younger than 2 ride free. Call for Reservations. Town Pier, 34 Washington St. $50. 508-228-7037 Shearwaterexcursions.com Also at 10:00 am 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & America’s Oldest Windmill 3x runner up in Nantucket’s History Quiz Bowl for a 2 mi, nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down hidden lanes, past whaling mansions, out to the windmill & back to town. $15, cash only. Meet 10 mins early at Main & Centre. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 11 AM - Lynx Sails An historian guides you through 4 centuries of Nantucket history with amazing stocontinued on page 53
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ries illustrating the unfailing connection between the island and the Atlantic Ocean. Waypoint Marine, Straight Wharf. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 9 AM - Beach Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 TheTrustees.org/ccwr Also at 1 PM 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor for Ages 3-7 Pirate Robin tells stories about Nantucket’s infamous pirates as we cruise through the Harbor. After the voyage, follow our map in search of treasure. Adult must accompany child. Registration Required. $40pp. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 to 11:30 AM - The Kids’ Table - culinary creations for kids ages to 4 - 8 y/o Creative ways for kids 4-8 to cook. Each will work in a small group to craft, make snacks, learn bits of math, science, & cooperation. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. Tickets: $65. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Kids in the Kitchen - Sous Chefs 9 y.o. and up Meet Pastry Chef Amanda Baker who is ready to create a true kitchen experience for kids 9 and up. Shortbread Baking Class: Shape and bake vanilla shortbread, making classic royal icing and learning some fun new tricks. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. $85. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 mos Limited to 10 toddlers + their caregivers. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. free. 508-228-1110 10 AM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 10 to 10:30 AM - Maritime Speaker Series Local experts talk on maritime subjects, such as the history of the island’s 3 lighthouses, history of the Fresnel lens & its mechanics, stories of lighthouse keepers & their families, boating safety, and fun facts. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org
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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES
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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.
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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.
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. 11am-4pm daily.
Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activityfor 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.
16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990.
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 mmo.org for more information
50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country.
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15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. 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. 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.
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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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4 Mill Street Built in 1805, the historic mansion now offers arts & crafts classes taught using traditional techniques.
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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST 2 Easton Street First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England. 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. 1 India Street Books, periodicals, dvds and also a collection of art and artifacts on display from Nantucket’s history. Closed Sun & Mon.
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. 3 Federal Street Built in 1897. 2 Centre Street Built in 1831. 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.
Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. 20 Fair Street Built in 1838. 29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use. 11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell. 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets
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10 to 11:15 AM - Free Class: How to Deal & Cope with Change In this workshop discuss how to deal and cope with change, what motivates us to change, what prevents us from changing, and how we can feel more empowered in the fact of change. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Class: Make Your Own Pencil Case or Clutch Express yourself in fabric at this all-age sewing class. See how fun & easy it can be! Reserve your spot at 508-2286006. Upstairs at 19 Main Street. Again at 3pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Stitching Gam: Drop-In with Edith Bouriez This drop-in Gam is for previous students from classes Edie has taught. Registration Required at nha.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! Part of a research project & interesting for adults & children alike. Registration Required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Cooking and Eating 1800s Style Learn to weave a pot holder, get old fashioned recipe to cook & explore what Maria Mitchell and her family cooked and ate in the 1800s. Explore their kitchen with fun activities. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Hands-on-History Join the Whaling Museum in the Discovery Room for a daily children’s craft activity. Activities are free with museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 10:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hr with 5 stops
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ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Tickets at Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk and Treasure Hunt Walk with Pirate Robin to Brant Point Light. Hear tales of pirates, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure. On a treasure hunt search for lost & buried treasure. Adults $20; kids $15. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Registration Required. 508-257-4586 10:30 AM - High School Musical, Junior - Live, On-Stage! In The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Preschool Story Time for Age 3+ Stories & songs; limited to first 15 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 minutes before program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mile, 90 min historic walk through the beautiful village of ‘Sconset. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhouse Depot for the 20 min. ride to ‘Sconset. Meet by Post Office. 508-332-0953 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 12 to 12:30 PM - Concert: Delaware Valley Saxophone Quartet Experience a thirty-minute concert in a historic sanctuary. American and European classics. Second Congregational Meeting House Society, 11 Orange Street. 12 to 2:30 PM - Lynx Sails An historian guides you through 4 centuries of Nantucket history with amazing stories illustrating the unfailing connection between the island and the Atlantic Ocean. Waypoint Marine, Straight Wharf. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com
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