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NanPuppets Perform for Kids on Tall Ship Lynx

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One of the island's favorite family-friendly events every summer is when Lizza and her Nanpuppets perform on the breathtaking Tall Ship Lynx. This Friday, August 27 is your chance to go for a morning sail with Egan Maritime aboard this replica Privateer Schooner for a fun, musical start to your day. Meet the crew at 9:15am at Nantucket Harbor Launch at 10 Straight Wharf to be taken out to the Lynx for a 10am sail. Registration is required and tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children. To register visit eganmaritime.org/news before 4 pm on Thursday, August 26. photo by Katie Kaizer

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Renowned Designer Visits Nantucket

Described by Sotheby’s as “undoubtedly one of the most exciting jewelry designers on the scene today,” Christopher Walling’s stunning designs range from contemporary and edgy to classic and romantic. His artistry has influenced modern jewelry, and he’s known for his use of rare natural pearls and for bringing together various colors, shapes, and textures. Don’t miss the chance to meet Walling, hear his stories, and learn how he became an internationally sought-after jewelry designer, when he comes to Nantucket this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, August 28, 29, and 30. He will be in the Susan Lister Locke Gallery, on the waterfront at 28 Easy Street all three days for a special showing of his pieces.

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Souvenirs by Robert P. Barsanti

The storm dropped a period on the summer. It stopped the Opera House Cup. It grounded the Rainbow Fleet. It closed the harbor. All across the world, as Jim Cantore got excited and the cone tightened, people watched the storm take aim at Nantucket. Out here, the boats got dragged out of the water and sat on trailers in yards. Some would slip back in the water, ready to decorate another paragraph or two until October. But most would be shrouded in plastic, stored, and regretted when the wind turns and the sun emerges in September. Sooner or later, the summer will end in a period. Plans and calls were made. Nobody was leaving early, but nobody was staying late. The coach’s whistles were blowing somewhere, far and wee, and Saorise and Stanley came running from the tee shirt stores and life guard stands, back to the fields of Middlesex and UNH. They leapt to their next paragraph as if this writing could be edited and rewritten sometime later. Nothing costs more than time: it is the luxury of August. And we spend it on interest rate changes, subscription fees and tolls when what we would really like to spend it on is another sentence or two on-island. The bill comes due around Brant Point, when you have paid for the last of your time and you have to figure out what’s next. As my old departed department head often said to me, “The boat comes around Brant Point, and it goes around Brant Point.” So it does. In the day before the storm, the boys and I waited for it on the South Shore. The water was warm, tossed, and dotted with jellyfish. We swam in the churn, survived the stings, and went back to reading on the beach. As is our habit, we stayed late on the sand as one group of beachgoers went home for showers and burgers and another group came out for barbecues and a sunset. After a moment, the Ladies sat next to us. They were women of a certain age, with big straw hats and comfortable shoes. They circled around a cooler, pulled out a brick of cheddar cheese, a box of Triscuits, and a large bottle of Chardonnay. In the approach to the storm, puffs of fog stumbled overhead underneath the long streaks of cloud far above. Towards the west, a frame of purple rose from the horizon, while to the east, a frame of white held the end-of-day sun. By this point, the surf had defeated all of the surfers, children, and fathers who needed one last dip. Instead, it rolled in four lines up to a much diminished beach and ticked the seconds away. One wave came within five feet of our position. The next crept closer. So we left. The Ladies stayed. They backed their chairs up, pulled their sweatshirts close, and refilled their glasses. If you have paid for the luxury of August, there is no reward for leaving before the wine runs out. One of my young men volunteered to take their picture for them, and the moment was saved. We slipped behind them, begged their pardon, and emerged on top of a bluff. On one boat or another, they would slip out before the storm and head back to careers, family, and e-mail that had been patiently waiting in an uncomfortable chair. Another paragraph would roll by, and then another. The punctuation will pile up. But sitting in their memories, shared with their friends, and saved on a lock screen, that picture stretched out into their future. continued on page 19

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Today’s Nantucket

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As of August 5, the Town of Nantucket has reinstated mask requirements for customers and staff. In addition to Town requirements, a number of private businesses are also issuing rules to deal with a surge in COVID-19 cases, with some requiring proof of vaccination or a recent COVID-19 test with negative results for entry. Please take note of and follow all posted restrictions as you visit island establishments.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26

9:45 to 10:15 AM - NanPuppets at the Atheneum Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Garden for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. Free admission. Appropriate for ages 2-7. Bring a blanket! In case of rain, the performance will take place on Zoom. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Catch those Blues & Bass with an experienced captain. All tackle, equipment, & bait included, and we’ll clean & package your catch to take home! Reservations at 508-228-6655. Trips at 7 am, 10am, 1pm, and 4pm. Departs from Straight Wharf. 10 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 seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 712. Cash only. Starts at the Atheneum, on corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk through historic downtown Nantucket with an NHA guide and learn the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social and racial development on Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets sold at the museum front desk first come, first served.. 508-228-1894 nha.org Again at 1:30 PM 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Marlinspike: Make It, Take It - Beginner Using skills of the past make a length of rope. Experience the tradition of a Nantucket ropewalk. Marlinspike is the art of working with rope. All ages welcome! 2nd demonstration at 1:30pm . Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 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 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 3 to 4 PM - ‘Sconset Walking Tour Explore the village of Siasconset with Nantucket Preservation Trust Executive Director Mary Bergman. Tours depart from the offices of the ‘Sconset Trust at 1 New Street. Tours last approximately 75 minutes Advance reservations required. NantucketPreservation.org continued on page 10

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Let the Island’s Wildlife Be Wild

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As the old proverb goes, “If you love something, set it free…” For nature and wild things, it should be edited to read “If you love something, let it be.” There can be a fine line between loving nature and over-loving nature. This is evident at some of the most popular National Parks like Yellowstone, Arches, or Joshua Tree. Some of these most famous natural areas are getting loved to death: overcrowding, trampling vegetation, garbage, etc. Aside from physical places, the other thing that can be over-loved when it comes to nature is the nature itself. Conservation groups and environmental educators know that when people feel a connection to something, they are more likely to want to protect it and support it. With wildlife, sometimes that can go too far and people can cause more harm than good to our Nantucket wildlife. Even with the best of intentions, it is always better to leave something in the wild and let nature take its course. Not only is it common sense to keep wild things wild, but there is mounting evidence that we can do more harm than good when we try to “help wildlife.” The two primary ways this harm happens is when people feed wild animals or when they take them out of their natural environment. Feeding wildlife may seem like an enjoyable way to connect with nature, but it can often lead to serious problems. Although it might seem harmless and cute, fed wildlife can become dependent on unreliable food sources and suffer nutritionally when given inappropriate foods. Habituated wild animals are also more susceptible to predators and vehicle collisions, as they lose their fear of people and the associated flight response. On Nantucket, one example can be seen at the bridge where people illegally feed snapping turtles. In other cases, wild animals who have been fed regularly can develop foodseeking aggression and can become hostile towards people. When wild animals gather for food handouts, it can cause crowding and competition. These unnatural conditions increase the chances of fighting and injury among animals. It can also increase the spread of diseases. Feeding ducks has long been a family activity. You may have noticed the signs at the duck pond known as Consue Springs or Goose Pond owned by the Nantucket Land Bank. Giving food, especially bread, to ducks, geese, and other waterfowl can create many problems for birds and the environment, and both Mass Audubon and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife discourage it. Feeding attracts large concentrations of waterfowl to areas that can’t naturally support such numbers. Left on their own, ducks and geese will occupy areas that provide sufficient natural food. continued on page 20

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Beach Plums are a sign that summer on Nantucket will soon ease into autumn. These deep purple (and if you are lucky, gold) fruits are ripening all across the island. They make wonderful jelly—or if a batch doesn’t set quite right, sauce for meats or even to pour over ice cream. Too hot this August to stand over a stove for long enough to make jelly? You can make juice from your beach plum harvest and freeze that until the weather is cool enough to make jelly. Here is an unusual recipe that sounds absolutely delicious written by chef Jenn Farmer and published in 2012. If you have a recipe you’d like to share for publication, email us at yi@nantucket.net.

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In collaboration with longtime island pharmacist Allan Bell, Nantucket Cottage Hospital is opening a new community pharmacy at 10 Vesper Lane this Monday, August 30. Located just across the street from the hospital, this new pharmacy will provide patients with greater convenience and continuity of care while sustaining an important community resource. Beginning on Monday, Island Pharmacy prescriptions will automatically transfer to Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s new community pharmacy, and the Cottage Pharmacy will be open to anyone in the community, not only patients of NCH. “I approached the hospital last year regarding a potential relationship as I begin to step away from Island Pharmacy after 32 years,” explained owner Allan Bell. “I have been pursued by numerous chains and other off-island interests over the years, but I chose to reach out to NCH because of its deep roots on Nantucket and understanding of the needs of island patients.” Bell will continue to fill prescriptions at his Nantucket Pharmacy on Main Street. “I thank all of those at NCH and MGB that helped put this partnership together and allowing me to continue serving the community at Nantucket Pharmacy.” For NCH patients, the new pharmacy will provide one-stop-shopping for their medical visits, allowing them to leave the hospital campus following an appointment with prescribed medications in hand. Prices will be in line with those at other retail pharmacies. At the outset, the new pharmacy will offer prescription drugs only, but its offerings and services may grow over time. Gary A. Shaw, President and CEO of Nantucket Cottage Hospital said, “We at NCH appreciate Allan bringing us this opportunity to ensure that his and our patients can continue to get their prescriptions filled at a convenient mid-island location close to the hospital.” The Cottage Hospital plans to be open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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from page 6 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers Live music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Live Music with Sean Lee at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6:30 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 6:30 PM - Blue Moon Sunset Sail A truly spectacular experience: see the sun sink down to the horizon & you may be one of the lucky ones who see the thrilling "green flash." TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 7 PM - Movie: Stillwater Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 7 PM - Movie: Respect Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 8 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. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Bridesmaids Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike with Maria Mitchell Assn for Ages 8+ An evening hike under the stars. Participate in a color vision activity, learn how eyes adjust to the dark, listen for nocturnal animals, take a solo journey if you dare, & enjoy a minty snack while learning about bioluminescence. At the end, hear stories of summer constellations. Children must be accompanied by adult. $45 (MMA Members: $30). Reservations at mariamitchell.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

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10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk through historic downtown Nantucket with an NHA guide and learn the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social and racial development on Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets sold at the museum front desk first come, first served.. 508-228-1894 nha.org Again at 1:30 PM 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Marlinspike: Make It - Take It, Intermediate Learn simple knot tying skills to make your own bracelet or key chain. Enjoy traditional marlinspike rope-handling techniques passed down by Nantucket mariners. All ages welcome! 2nd demo at 1:30 pm. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - Beechwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A microcosm of the 6,700-acre Middle Moors, Nantucket Islands Land Bank’s Beechwood Farm property in Polpis shares many elements of the surrounding maritime or coastal heathlands habitat. At times, you’ll feel you are on Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 4 PM - Movie: Space Jam: A New Legacy Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 4 PM - Movie: Respect Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Foggy Roots at Cisco Brewers Live music by Foggy Roots at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 to 8 PM - Art Reception to Celebrate Glass Art This special show entitled “House of Glass” celebrates the work f 24 glass artists in The Gallery at Four India Street, 4 India Street. TheGalleryNantucket.com 6:30 PM - Blue Moon Sunset Sail A truly spectacular experience: see the sun sink down to the horizon & you may be one of the lucky ones who see the thrilling "green flash." TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 6:30 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket

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from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7 PM - Movie: Roadrunner Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 7 PM - Movie: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 8 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 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: A Star is Born Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Bri Guy Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Catch those Blues & Bass with an experienced captain. All tackle, equipment, & bait included, and we’ll clean & package your catch to take home! Reservations at 508-228-6655. Trips at 7 am, 10am, 1pm, and 4pm. Departs from Straight Wharf. 8 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St.or out-of-town at Lincoln Circle Area. Meet at Steps Beach. 8 AM to 6 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 9 AM to 5 PM - 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $20, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 5:30 PM - Christopher Walling Trunk Show & Personal appearance Undoubtedly one of the most exciting jewelry designers on the scene today, Walling’s stunning designs have influenced modern jewelry. Walling uses every variety of gem in his work, often in shades not usually associated with them. Meet him and see his work at Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk through historic downtown Nantucket with an NHA guide and learn the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social and racial development on Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets sold at the museum front desk first come, first served.. 508-228-1894 nha.org Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Marlinspike: Make It - Take It, Advanced Seamanship Splicing Marlinspike is the art of working with rope. Splicing 2 lines, eye splicing, & end splicing will be taught by Tall Ship Lynx mariners. For advanced, materials available to make a dog leash. Register at museum@eganmaritime.org Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org continued on page 12

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“The Best Fudge in The World” FREE sample available

Nantucket's Downtown Pet Boutique Has Moved to

16 Straight Wharf, in the Courtyard #5 Nantucket Collars & Leashes Pet Accessories • Gift Items

Open 9am-7pm Year-round • 23 Trotter’s Lane

Open Daily

Look for the Lobster Flag

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The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf Call 508-228-1017 or Order online www.auntleahs.com

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Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge You’ve come to Nantucket to relax, now you can visit the most remarkable Wildlife Refuge with the best beaches in the world!

Refuge & Beaches Open Daily 9am to sunset Over Sand Vehicle Permits Required Purchase seasonal permits online: www.thetrustees.org/permits Rental Jeep Day Passes available at the rental site. Day Passes also available for personal 4x4 vehicles.

508-228-5646 thetrustees.org/ccwr Open Monday-Saturday from 5pm for indoor & outdoor dining 508-228-6135 • 56 UNION ST

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508-228-2595 23 South Water Street Visit our website for current hours, menus, and daily specials

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11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1 PM - Movie: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 1 PM - Movie: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 2 PM - 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 4 PM - Movie: Space Jam: A New Legacy Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 4 PM - Movie: Stillwater Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Cosmic Jibaros at Cisco Brewers Live music by Cosmic Jibaros at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Sean Lee at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com continued on page 13

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5:45 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 6:30 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 6:30 PM - Blue Moon Sunset Sail A truly spectacular experience: see the sun sink down to the horizon & you may be one of the lucky ones who see the thrilling "green flash." TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 7 PM - Movie: Respect Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 7 PM - Movie: The Suicide Squad Showing in the Dreamland. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 8 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 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: The Hangover Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Mikey Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29

7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Catch those Blues & Bass with an experienced captain. All tackle, equipment, & bait included, and we’ll clean & package your catch to take home! Reservations at 508-228-6655. Trips at 7 am, 10am, 1pm, and 4pm. Departs from Straight Wharf. 8 AM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Part 2 of this hike is a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 6 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. 1 India Street. 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $20, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 5:30 PM - Christopher Walling Trunk Show & Personal appearance Undoubtedly one of the most exciting jewelry designers on the scene today, Walling’s stunning designs have influenced modern jewelry. Walling uses every variety of gem in his work, often in shades not usually associated with them. Meet him and see his work at Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk through historic downtown Nantucket with an NHA guide and learn the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social and racial development on Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets sold at the museum front desk first come, first served.. 508-228-1894 nha.org Again at 1:30 PM 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1pm, 2:15pm, 4:00pm, & 5:15pm 12 to 5 PM - Trunk Show featuring Vintage Pottery by Peter Lochtefeld Exquisite pieces by island artist Peter Lochtefeld from a private collection will be on display and for sale one day only: exclusively at Made on Nantucket, 20 Old South Wharf. continued on page 14

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Subject to change without notice WITH THE UNCERTAINTY OF IMPACTS FROM COVID-19, THE 2021 SCHEDULES REPRESENT THE DESIRED LEVEL OF SERVICE THAT WE TYPICALLY PROVIDE TO THE COMMUNITY BUT MAY NOT REFLECT THE EXACT SERVICES OFFERED. PUBLISHED SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE; HOWEVER, UPDATES ARE PROVIDED AT WWW.NRTAWAVE.COM, ON ALL BUSES AND AT THE GREENHOUND BUILDING. PLEASE BE ASSURED, THE NRTA IS TAKING ALL THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO KEEP OUR PASSENGERS AND EMPLOYEES SAFE. FREQUENT DAILY CLEANING AND SANITIZING CONTINUES TO BE OUR PRIORITY.

• FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO RIDE THE WAVE •

YEAR ROUND SERVICE

MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$2 1/1- 5/16 every 30 mins. 7am to 9pm, 5/17-6/20 and 9/7-10/11 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30pm; 6/21-9/6 every 15 mins. 7am to midnight

MIACOMET LOOP.....$2 1/1- 5/16 every 30 mins. 7am to 9pm, 5/17-6/20 and 9/7-10/11 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30 pm; 6/21-9/6 every 20 mins. 7am to midnight

SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$3 1/1-5/16, 5/17-6/20 and 9/7-10/11 7:15am to 11:15pm every 60 minutes; 6/21-9/6 7:15am to midnight every 60 minutes.

SEASONAL SERVICE MADAKET ROUTE.....$3, 5/28-6/20 & 9/7-9/12, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins; 6/21-9/6 every 30 mins. AIRPORT ROUTE.....$3, 5/28-9/6 10am-10pm every 30 mins., also servicing the Park & Ride Lot at 2 Fairgrounds Road, 7am-10pm.

SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$3, 6/14-9/6 7:15am-7:15pm, every 60 mins. SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$3, 6/21-9/6 10am-6pm, 80 mins. SURFSIDE BEACH.....$3, 6/21-9/6 10am-6pm, every 40 mins. JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$2, 6/21-9/6 10am-6pm, every 30 mins. PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES: The Muse-44 Surfside Rd • NHS-10 Surfside Rd • Faregrounds (7a-5p)-27 Fairgrounds Rd Nantucket Middle School 6/28-8/26, Anna Drive Stop • 2 Fairgrounds Rd Half fares: 65+, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military personnel. Children 6 and under ride free. Change is given in the form of a voucher for future rides only, drivers do not make change. 1,3, & 7-day passes may be purchased aboard all buses, long term passes are available at the NRTA office. Passes provide unlimited rides for the duration of the pass. Downtown Bus Stops: Madaket and Jetties – Broad Street (in front of the Whaling Museum); Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside and Sconset via Polpis Road – Washington Street. Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes-look for grey posts with blue stripes. All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit service and TDD call (508) 325-7516. Bus Information (508) 325-7516, 508-325-9571. Riders Guides are available at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main St., the Greenhound Building at the downtown bus stop on Washington Street, on all buses and at downtown stops. Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street open daily. Hours are subject to change. Covid-19 may impact the opening of the building.

For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov

High Speed Ferry Through September 6, 2021 Depart Nantucket

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Reservations strongly recommended

Straight Wharf | Nantucket 508.228.3949 Visit us online for schedules, travel alerts & specials

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1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - 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 is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 6 PM - Live Music by Cosmic Jibaros at Cisco Brewers Live music by Cosmic Jibaros at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5:30 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 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6:30 PM - Blue Moon Sunset Sail A truly spectacular experience: see the sun sink down to the horizon & you may be one of the lucky ones who see the thrilling "green flash." TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 6:30 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 8 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 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: To Kill A Mockingbird (1962) Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org

MONDAY, AUGUST 30

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him and see his work at Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street 11 AM - Breeches Buoy Demonstrations When a ship was wrecked within a few hundred yards of the shoreline, the heroes from the life saving stations would use a small cannon to fire ropes and the Breeches Buoy out to distressed ships to rescue crew, like a modern day zip line. See outdoor demos on how this worked. 2nd session of the demo at 1:30pm. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 11:30 AM to 12 PM - NanPuppets at Cisco Brewery Join Lizza Obremski for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. Free admission. Appropriate for ages 2-7. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-3255929 CiscoBrewers.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by 4 EZ Payments at Cisco Brewers Live music by 4 EZ Payments at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6:30 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 6:30 PM - Blue Moon Sunset Sail A truly spectacular experience: see the sun sink down to the horizon & you may be one of the lucky ones who see the thrilling "green flash." TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 8 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 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: How To Train Your Dragon Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell Association professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10; MMA members admitted free. 508-228-9273 MariaMitchell.org

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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket

Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path.

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.

Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset. Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.

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.

BAY & POND BEACHES Miacomet Pond: Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered. Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities. Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities. Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong. Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup. Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.

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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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For nearly three decades we have been challenging readers to add to the series of limericks about Nantucket. During 2020, we opened a new challenge for readers to submit pandemic limericks: you can read both series by going to yesterdaysisland.com— just type LIMERICKS into the search field. This week we are sharing limericks submitted to each version. Enjoy! Bob Lyons of Auburn Hills, MI wrote this Pandemic Limerick: There once was a lad from Sconset Who was feeling a bit of COVID onset But he rushed to the Cottage Who applied their best Triage And he lived to compose this new sonnet And Mark Stout of PA (we think) wrote a complete saga for the Limerick Challenge, which he titled Nan’s Adventures on Cape Cod: Nan got herself into a scrape, So she ferried away to the Cape. With bucket in hand, She stepped on dry land, And thought she’d made good her escape.

Then Nan took a sojourn to Brewster, And fell for a young man named Wooster, They filled up her pail With strong local ale And by golly then he seduced her. Nan’s future with him wouldn’t be, As he was a cad, don’t you see. He left her in Wellfleet In swimsuit and bare feet And ran off with the can to Mashpee.

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10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. In-town pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “BuckEye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Notorious Nantucket / The Hippie Invasion Walking Tour (ages 13+) 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 Centre & Main, in front of bank 10 min early. No reservations req’d. 508-332-0953 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk through historic downtown Nantucket with an NHA guide and learn the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social and racial development on Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets sold at the museum front desk - first come, first served. 508-228-1894 nha.org Again at 1:30 PM

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11 AM to 12:30 PM - Rescue at Sea: Heaving Lines and Life Rings Learn about the traditional methods of a ship to ship rescue and man-overboard drills along with the process of using heavy lines & life rings. Test your skills on a customized outdoor activity station. 2nd demo at 1:30pm. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 4 PM - Main Street Walking Tour Step back in time and learn about the Island’s historic homes and the people who lived in them. Nantucket Preservation Trust, 11 Centre Street. 508-228-1387 NantucketPreservation.org continued on page 24

IRELAND GALLERIES Artist Lorene Ireland

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Souvenirs from page 5

Which is what a souvenir is, after all. As the story grows grim and gray, so you slip back home when you were all together, on the beach, with wine and crackers. Everyone needs something to take from Nantucket because Winter, grim and gray, is coming. I suppose you take what you value. I would love for people to have holy moments on their phone that will light and warm them through the winter. However, someone will want a t-shirt that will be the envy of his Hot Yoga studio, someone else want a quahog shell for an ashtray, and some idiot will take the “Stone Alley” sign. My mother loved to take sand. Whenever she would come to the island, she would take a moment on one of the beaches and walk a few hundred yards out into the sand. Then, she would bend over, scoop up a handful of sand, deposit it into a zip lock bag as if she was dropping in candies. After she died, we found fifteen bags, labeled with the date and the beach, in her classroom. I don’t think they were for student labs. We all take something with us. The waiters and sandwich makers, in an evening away from the playing fields, will tell and re-tell about their summers on Nobadeer. The ladies will think about the approaching hurricane and re-drink that wine. In their words and in their cups, they will come home. For another, the souvenir came on a last backward glance at a building brown ocean, framed by waves of beach grass, and the rolling puffs of fog tumbling overhead in the last golden glow of a setting sun. Once you have slept on an island, you will never be quite the same. In the cold silence, you will hear the roll of the surf. In the dust, you will smell the salt spray. In the January gust, you will feel the August wind off the waves. In the dark and lonely quiet of wherever you are, you will remember where you are not. Home is not where your bills are addressed and it’s not where you are from. Home is the first place you check the weather. Home is the place you want to be. And your souvenir will take you there.

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Let the Island’s Wildlife be Wild from page 7

Foods commonly fed to waterfowl, such as bread, crackers, and popcorn, are typically low in protein and essential nutrients and minerals. While a single feeding of these “junk foods” may not harm waterfowl, it can add up. If everyone gives “only a few” pieces of bread or crackers to ducks and geese, it quickly becomes the bulk of what wild waterfowl consume and results in a variety of nutritional disorders. Similarly, feeding deer is harmful for numerous reasons. Feeding deer can lead to decreased nutrition for deer during winter. Deer are ruminants and have a multi-chambered stomach with a complicated digestive process. If the type of food the deer consume is suddenly changed through feeding by humans, it can take considerable time for the digestive process to adapt to the new food. The animal can receive little nutrition when it needs it most. Feeding can negatively affect deer behavior, leading to increased social conflict among deer. It can also alter the migratory movements of deer to critical wintering areas. In addition to not feeding wildlife, it’s also important to leave wild animals where they are. That goes for baby birds, deer, and rabbits in spring when people often find baby animals “alone.” It is not legal—individuals are not permitted to possess and/or raise any species of wild animal in captivity. Leave that to professional wildlife rehabbers. That might seem pretty obvious, but there have been multiple reports and evidence of people collecting young turtles (usually hatchlings or yearlings). This is also illegal. Nantucket has three species of freshwater turtles. The spotted turtle is illegal to possess because it is a protected species. The other two—snapping turtles and eastern painted turtles—require a permit to possess live or dead individuals (including shells). At this time of year (August to September), baby turtles are hatching out of eggs buried months earlier. Please resist the urge to take home any of these critters. They may seem very vulnerable, but this is how they’ve evolved to persist over time. Nature knows best! Wildlife are not pets. The care requirements in captivity can be astonishing.

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A turtle’s needs can be easily met in the wild — lots of food, water, sunlight, and space to meet their individual, social, and ecological needs. It is difficult, if not impossible, to meet these same requirements in a human’s home. In line with turtles, August is also a popular month for caterpillars. In the interest of helping pollinator populations, some well-meaning people are collecting caterpillars to raise – especially monarchs. While well-intentioned, these captures could actually do more harm than good. Research from the University of Chicago demonstrated that monarchs raised in captivity have a more difficult time migrating come fall. Even the monarchs sourced from wild populations have a hard time orienting south— the direction they need to go. Previous research from the same group (published in 2019) showed that commercially-raised monarchs—the kind people order online—were worse at orienting south than their wild counterparts. These commercially available monarchs were genetically distinct. This research shows that any captivity can affect the butterfly’s ability to migrate. Monarch caterpillars raised by humans also have been shown to have weaker flight muscles primarily due to lack of proper nutrition. A person who raises monarchs as a hobby isn’t driven by the same motivation the monarch has in order to survive. They eat constantly! So, what does this mean on Nantucket? Please don’t take the monarchs out of the wild! Even if you’re careful. Even if your kids will love it. Even if you’re a teacher. We want them to succeed and breed so we can see them again next year. Monarchs know how to do monarchs the best. What can you do to help Nantucket wildlife? It’s wonderful to admire these creatures in their natural habitat. Get out into nature and observe, take pictures, and enjoy. Let’s help protect their habitat and ensure clean water and native vegetation. For turtles, help them cross the road in the direction they are travelling, but don’t feed or tease them with raw chicken. For monarchs, let the milkweed plants and the caterpillars be and plant more! In your own yard, think about planting a pollinator garden with native species. For other wildlife, enjoy them from afar. Help support one of your local conservation and wildlife organizations. The work they do protecting habitat helps ensure population success in the future.

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White-Sided Dolphin

Kid’s Korner

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Glow Solo at Cisco Brewers Live music by Glow Solo at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 4:30 PM - Beechwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A microcosm of the 6,700-acre Middle Moors, Nantucket Islands Land Bank’s Beechwood Farm property in Polpis shares many elements of the surrounding maritime or coastal heathlands habitat. At times, you’ll feel you are on Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Featuring Jimmy Denny at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6:30 PM - Blue Moon Sunset Sail A truly spectacular experience: see the sun sink down to the horizon & you may be one of the lucky ones who see the thrilling "green flash." TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 6:30 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 8 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. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Caddyshack Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 • Adults grow from 6.5 - 8.5 feet and can weigh over 400 pounds. • They are acrobatic and fast swimmers. • Pods of up to 1000 have been recorded off shore in the deeper ocean. • They are mostly dark gray or black with patches of white and yellow and pale gray, but you can color this one any way you like!

For stranded, injured, or entangled Marine Mammals:

otline 833-667-6626 scan to learn more:

scan to save whales:

Discover Nantucket’s Best Resource for Outdoor Living

9 Wampanoag Way

www.NantucketMMAN.org

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Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles

Madaket 6.75 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Crosswinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at the Airport The Faregrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fairgrounds Rd. Nantucket Bake Shop . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1/2 Old South Rd. Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Prospect St. Nantucket Pool & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hanabea Ln. Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. . 158 Polpis Rd. Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Trotter’s Lane The UPS Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Old South Rd. Theatre Workshop . . . . . . . performing at Bartlett’s Farm

Eel Point 6 miles Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles

Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Pacific National Bank)

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 11,000

2021 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island ACK Eats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . delivery island-wide Arrowhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Wampanoag Way Artists Association Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . 24 Amelia Dr. Bartlett's Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Bistro at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Nobadeer Farm Rd. Call Nantucket . . . . . . . . (phone App) All over the island Cisco Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. . . . . . . . . Wauwinet Rd.

Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles

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Island Fun & Shopping see website for hikes & times Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket

508-422-7466 Book online & meet at 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

Shearwater Excursions We specialize in boat tours for all ages Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

We are a family run business and were voted 2021 Best Sea Adventures of Cape Cod and the Islands and Best EcoTour from Yankee Magazine. We offer Oyster Farm Tours, Cocktail Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruises, and more. Private chartering options are available on all our boats. Visit our website for details. shearwaterexcursions.com

Blue Beetle

Apparel & Accessories

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

508.680.1399 12 Oak Street

Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online! Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

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 your gently used items to turn your closet into cash! Commonwealthnantucket.com

The Dress Code Apparel, Jewelry, Hats, Handbags, Scarves, Shoes

508-680-1716 Open daily at 9 Centre Street

New boutique this season is bringing an eclectic, unique array of merchandise for women of all ages, sizes, and styles. Discover beautiful dresses, extraordinary wearable art from designers, linen ensembles, cover-ups from Hawaii, “not-so-ordinary” embellished denim, travel friendly SPF 50+ beachwear, exquisite handmade beaded jewelry. New merchandise daily, always something new! Locations in Islamorada and Ocean Reef in The Florida Keys! Come see us there, too! www.ZeroDressCode.com

Island Cashmere Cashmere, accessories, shoes

Open Daily from 11 am A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

Murray’s Toggery Shop Open Daily Classic & Up-to-Date Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

Open Daily Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

Joy West Collection located at 14 S. Waters Street offers a stunning and youthful collection of original and reproduction jewelry and clothing. Our Italian Linen and Baroque pearls are a must see for any events happening here on the island. Our new Greece & St. Bart’s Collection offer up soft macrame knits and a light and beautiful feel for walks on the beach or moonlit boat ride. Joy has searched the world over for the finest craftsmanship and most beautiful fabrics in order to make her store a one-of-a-kind place to shop. Swing by and say hi and see why everyone is saying, Joy West is their “favorite” store in Nantucket! We are kitty corner from The Dreamland Theatre! www.joyjewelry.com

The Love Shack by Lola Love Shack apparel, hats, and home goods

10 Old South Wharf Open daily on the Wharf & 24/7 online

THE LOVE SHACK is located right in the heart of Nantucket’s boat basin and it is home to our entire collection of LOLA jewelry. Here you can see, touch and layer all of our pendants, chains, and bracelets that LOLA offers. It is also our inspiration for our Love Shack apparel and home goods which include t-shirts, candles, hats, glassware – everything you need that is perfect for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Nantucketreds.com Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For decades these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. Their Nantucket Reds collection features items made exclusively in the USA. Stop by and see their expansive ladies department and experience multilevel recreational shopping. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. MURRAY’S is here for all of your retail needs!

Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry Celebrating Made in the USA every day!

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! shop.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. FairwindsCenter.org/shop

Serenella 44 Open daily 10AM to 6PM Casa, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Apothecary

508-690-3400 44 Centre Street

SERENELLA 44 is the exciting new retail concept by Leslee Shupe that blends the best of international high fashion and artisanal design. Leslee has scanned the globe and curated a focused selection of the season’s must-haves in ready-to-wear and accessories, in addition, experience our fresh take on tableware, home accents, and modern apothecary treasures for Serenella Casa. Experience the international exploration with collections from Bulgari, Cabana Capri Gstaad, Collectiva Concepión, Eli Halili, Emporio Le Sirenuse, Juan de Dios x Moye, La Double J, Massimo Alba, Santa Maria Novella, Sensi Studio, and more. serenellausa.com

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

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Karin Sheppard’s gorgeous handwoven shawls, scarves, and more are back on Old South Wharf at MADE ON NANTUCKET. In addition to apparel and more by Island Weaves, this island shop also offers a unique selection of CAJ Designs for adults and children by Kathleen A. Duncombe. These hand-decorated repurposed denim shorts, jeans, jean skirts, and jackets are unique and stunning. This shop also has cozy multi-colored and textured Neck Candy Scarves — all made on Nantucket by Kathleen A. Duncombe. madeonnantucket.net

Sara Campbell 508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

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As of August 5, the Town of Nantucket has reinstated mask requirements. In addition, private businesses are also issuing rules to deal with the surge in COVID-19 cases here: some now require proof of vaccination or a recent COVID-19 test with negative results for entry. Please take note of and follow all posted restrictions as you visit island establishments.

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508-228-3400 9B South Beach Street

Open daily 10AM to 6PM Ready-to-Wear & Accessories

Consistently voted Best of Boston and heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world, SERENELLA has been on a mission to offer the best of ready-to-wear and accessories from A-list designers including Barrie, Bottega Veneta, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani, Marlo Laz, Marni, Missoni, Patou, Thom Browne, Victoria Beckham, Wales Bonner, and more. serenellausa.com

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket ARTIST/PATRON Gallery Show thru Sept. 6 Autumn Colors online show opens Sept. 4 Gallery & Online Exhibits

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

August 26-Sept. 1, 2021

Bath & Body - Skin & Body Care

The Verdant Maiden

508.901.5781 2 Union Street, 2nd Floor

Open Tues-Sat. from 11 am to 5 pm Personal Care & Wellness - Organic Skin & Body Care

THE VERDANT MAIDEN is focused on providing a more holistic and sustainable option for the personal care products we use every day. Shop a curated selection of goods ranging from whole-body skin and hair care products to nourishing wellness teas and tinctures. Follow @theverdantmaiden on social media #2UNIONNANTUCKET theverdantmaiden.com

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories

Nantucket Pool & Spa

508-228-2235 Open Daily 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More

The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org for our schedule of downtown Gallery Exhibits as well as classes and workshops at our Visual Arts Center (VAC) at 24 Amelia Drive. Visit our online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from our iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org

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 and amazing deals on our Clearance Rack. facebook.com/nantucketpools

G. S. Hill Gallery

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Open daily 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 online. For over three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill and is the island shop to find beautiful and affordable jewelry by the Nantucket Pearl Company. gshill.com

Ireland Galleries

508-228-1907 Open Daily & at the Saturday Market downtown 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art

Shop the window on Old South Wharf. 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 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!

Made on Nantucket Open Daily from 11 am Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Beach Fun

Visit Nantucket’s best beaches! Open Daily 9am to sunset — Permits Required

You’ve come to Nantucket to relax — now visit the best beaches on the island at the CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest and savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line. Over-sand vehicle permits are required: you can purchase them online at www.thetrustees.org/permits Rental jeep day passes available at the rental site & day passes available for personal 4x4 vehicles. thetrustees.org/ccwr

Cook’s Cycle

Bike Rentals 508-228-0800 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals

madeonnantucket.net Don’t miss MADE ON NANTUCKET’s collection of pre-owned Nantucket art. We also have paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Kathleen Duncombe, Buzz Williams, and Marion W. Pearson. You’ll love the unique cellography and seaglass jewelry by Michelle Jhingoor. We have a stunning collection of original silk screens and framed mini-offset litho prints by Donn Russell. Jewelry Kathleen A. Duncombe and other designers. Back again this season is work by Anne S. Terry. We also have Island Weaves beautiful handwoven shawls, scarves, rugs, and more by Karin Sheppard. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).

Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

Bike Rentals, Sales, Service - NEW: Electric Bikes

Christopher Walling Trunk Show August 28, 29, 30 Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street Open Daily.

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 Street & follow her on Instagram @susanlisterlocke susanlisterlocke.com

Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Saturday Banking windows are open

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. capecodfive.com

508-228-5646 Call ahead to check conditions. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

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 Bicycles

508-325-2722 Open daily at 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 retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. NEW FOR 2021: ELECTRIC BIKES. EASY RIDERS has a safe & convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. easyridersbikerentals.com

Nantucket Bike Shop Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf

NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, at their convenient location on Steamboat 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, Specialized Electric 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 “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 Open daily at 6 Broad Street

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 over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family 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. YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see

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their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open Daily: Support Your Local Book Store! See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

mitchellsbookcorner.com MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for more than 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, preorders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. If the book is not on-hand we can either ship it to you or order into the store and then deliver it to your home. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. Order online anytime or call about curbside pickup of books and items on our shelves now. MITCHELL’S is open daily.

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

Open Daily: Support Your Local Book Store! Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks ONLINE. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. If the items are in stock we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online anytime or call 6 for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now. BOOKWORKS is open daily. nantucketbookworks.com

Buses

NRTA See display ad for times and routes

508-228-7025 Face coverings are required on all routes

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com. Service is provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule on nrtawave.com for complete information 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. Routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. See nrtawave.com for current details. nrtawave.com

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32 Sparks Avenue Next to the Mid Island Cumberland Farms

Cannabis Accessories

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

See AckGrayLady.com for hours Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

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, 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

Affordable Rentals Cars, jeeps, mopeds

Car Rentals 508-228-3501 Open daily at 6 South Beach Street

AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. affrentals.com

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youngsbicycleshop.com 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 over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket AND YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their 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”. Reservations & delivery services available.

Charters & Tours - Sailing & Boating

Endeavor Sailing Excursions

508-228-5585 Slip 1015, Straight Wharf

Private Charters. Per Person Fares Pleasure sailing

“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: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” “No one has done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt. Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and at sunset. They offer private charters, sailing celebrations. Gift certificates are available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Nantucket Blue Moon Charters Sunset, Morning, Afternoon, Custom Half & Full Day Sails Nantucket Luxury Sailing Charters

508-241-7245 Book your sail online

Sail Nantucket Harbor and Sound aboard our 70-foot luxury sailing yacht. Toast the sunset in our private cockpit and see Nantucket’s historic waterfront. From our spacious and sturdy deck you will feel the wind in her sails, pass Brant Point Light, sea, and wildlife, and “all the sights and sounds come alive...” Come aboard! Captain Kent and First Mate Jacqueline welcome you to a truly “Once in a Blue Moon” experience. nantucketbluemooncharters.com

Shearwater Excursions

Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure 508-228-7037 Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more

Children’s Clothing & Accessories

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Classic & Up-to-Date Clothing for Kids of All Ages

508-228-0437 Open daily at 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For children, shoppers can find overalls, shorts, jumpers, hats, baby blankets, onesies, sweaters, and more. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted and offers functional yet stylish clothing and accessories for infants and children. Nantucketreds.com

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Cigars

See AckGrayLady.com for hours Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

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 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. AckGrayLady.com

Classes & Workshops

Artists Association of Nantucket Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Classes & Workshops for all ages

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-0722 Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, 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 and for all ages. nantucketarts.org

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Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Confections 508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask! Open for curbside

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. auntleahs.com

Consignment & Thrift

Island Treasures

508-228-0789 17B North Beach Street

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm & Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more

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.

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2021 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. Winners of previous contests are online at The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: nantucket.net. The 2021 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2021. 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

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, 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! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Counseling

Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center Phone is answered 24/7 FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 877-784-6273 or 911

508-228-2689 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village

FAIRWINDS — NANTUCKET’S COUNSELING CENTER provides confidential, quality professional care to adults and youth who seek mental health and addiction services. All are welcome, regardless of ability to pay. Call to schedule a remote appointment for outpatient therapy, substance misuse counseling, peer recovery coaching, therapeutic mentoring, medication management, and more. We serve more than 1,000 Nantucket individuals and families to help meet their goals and improve their quality of life. YOU ARE NOT ALONE: FAIRWINDS is always here for you. Donate to FAIRWINDS and have your portrait taken on Nantucket by a professional portrait photographer with 30 years of experience! Visit fairwindscenter.org and click on the camera icon to sign up for a portrait! fairwindscenter.org

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Fishing Charters

Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Trolling “Catch those Blues and Bass!”

Day: 508-228-6655 Slip 14, Straight Wharf

Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport

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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! $125 per person. Private charters are also available for $550 - up to 6 persons. fishnantucket.net

Furniture

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 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. arrowheadfurniture.com

ACK 4170TM

Gifts

774-325-5105 Gift Giving Made Easy! Open daily Open Daily at our location: 18 Federal Street Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists ACK 4170™ gift boutique features small makers and artists who create high-quality gifts, apparel, candles, home decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery and Nantucket basket jewelry. Sail with us on Instagram at: ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Voted "Gold" Best Nantucket Gift Shop (2019, 2021) by Cape Cod Life magazine readers and "Build A Better Mousetrap" Winner 2021 by SCORE Small Business and Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Hill’s of Nantucket Open daily Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, 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 from HILL’S. gshill.com

Ireland Galleries - Nantucket Chic

508-228-1907 Open Daily 12 Old South Wharf See the internationally acclaimed mosaic & shell art of Lorene Ireland

This creative store on Old South Wharf is dedicated to unique jewelry and accessories. NANTUCKET CHIC is a collaboration between Lorene and her daughter Natalie, an interior designer in New York City. This talented duo has stocked the store with bright and colorful purses and clutches, an extensive collection of jewelry, and unique clothes, scarves, and beach cover-ups.

Made on Nantucket Open Daily from 11 am Jewelry, Bakelite, Art Glass, & much more

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

madeonnantucket.net Don’t miss the 2020 Nantucket Stroll Christmas ornament, exclusively at MADE ON NANTUCKET. They have a large selection of gifts, including limited edition Stroll Pochettes and Donn Russell framed mini offset litho prints, jewelry by Kathleen A. Duncombe and other designers. They have fun handcrafted holiday ornaments (you’ll love the mermaids!), and slumped glass Nantucket plaques that glow in your window, as well as a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios. MADE ON NANTUCKET has the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware.

Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum

508-228-1894, ext. 138 Open Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm in the Whaling Museum, 11 Broad Street 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

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

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

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Home Decor

ACK 4170 774-325-5105 Open daily Open Daily at our location: 18 Federal Street Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists TM

ACK 4170™ gift boutique features small makers and artists who create high-quality gifts, apparel, candles, home decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery and Nantucket basket jewelry. Sail with us on Instagram at: ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Voted "Gold" Best Nantucket Gift Shop (2019, 2021) by Cape Cod Life magazine readers and "Build A Better Mousetrap" Winner 2021 by SCORE Small Business and Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

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

Icarus & Co

19 Old South Wharf Jewelry and Home Decor

Open 10am to 6pm every day except Tuesday

Take home your own piece of Nantucket with our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. We transform local beach stones into stunning pieces of wearable art. You’ll also find other incredible handmade jewelry, unique ceramics, and local artwork. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive behind the scenes content @icarusandco and @nantucketbeachstones. Visit us on the Wharf 10am – 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays. icarusandco.com

Petty Folk Art & Carving Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 serving the Cape & Islans for 16 years

Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving “Going on a Whale” at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Visit them at www.pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: https://youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com

Internet Guidebook

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

508-228-9165 The island’s premier web portal

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. Looking for a beach? Our Beach Listings have photos, videos, and info about all the best island beaches and where to find them. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net

CALL NANTUCKET

Island Apps

FREE DOWNLOAD - Nantucket’s searchable phone book app The island’s “Little Black Book”

508-228-9165 ext. 110 CallNantucket.com

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable app version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s phone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! Our CALL NANTUCKET app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CallNantucket@gmail.com

Blue Beetle

Jewelry

Open Daily - watch for Summer Sales Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Icarus + Co. Open 10am to 6pm every day except Tuesday

19 Old South Wharf Jewelry and Home Decor

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Island Fun & Shopping As of August 5, the Town of Nantucket has reinstated mask requirements. In addition, private businesses are also issuing rules to deal with the surge in COVID-19 cases here: some now require proof of vaccination or a recent COVID-19 test with negative results for entry. Please take note of and follow all posted restrictions as you visit island establishments.

other incredible handmade jewelry, unique ceramics, and local artwork. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive behind the scenes content @icarusandco and @nantucketbeachstones. Visit us on the Wharf 10am – 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays. icarusandco.com

Jennifer Greenwood Jewelry

508-901-9282 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Open Tues.-Sat. from 11am to 5pm Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry

You’ll find something extra special JENNIFER GREENWOOD’s 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 Open for the season Featured in “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand

Cheers!

OPEN N 7 DA AY YS A WEEK food ttr ucks + liivve music daily daaily family + dog friendly Customers must show proof of a Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test before entering. Exceptions apply for those under 12 years of age. Stay safe!

5 BARTLETT RT FA FARM RD

508-325-5929

CISCOBREWERS.COM

akeout t r o f n e Op in! + dining

508-414-1330 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren

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

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

jewelersgallery.com 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, serving Nantucket since 1971.

Land of Lulo

347.362.2000 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Open Tues-Fri 10am to 4pm & Sun noon to 4pm Handcrafted Bohemian Jewelry & Accessories

LAND of LULO is an experience of handcrafted treasures and intentional jewelry based upon ritualistic impressions with ethnic and organic inspired elements. Land of Lulo’s one-of-a-kind pieces convey the energy of talismans. The collection, both fierce and playful,represents a coherent and thoughtful composition. Come check it out and leave inspired. You’ll also find LAND OF LULO at Sustainable Nantucket’s Artisans & Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8:30am to 12:30 pm. LandofLulo.com

The Love Shack by Lola Open daily on the Wharf & 24/7 online 10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more! THE LOVE SHACK is welcoming back customers to their shop on Old South Wharf. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com 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, hats, and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Open Daily from 11 am A unique collection of jewelry, apparel, gifts, & art

H ealth y Wraps,

Salads • Subs • Pizzas • Entrees Along with Beer & Wine Call in your order for fast service!

Vegan Specialties, Chips, Sides, + Drink s Ve

Open Monday Saturday 11:15am to 9pm, Closed Sunday

Smoothies, and B owls Online orderriing is easier thaan ever at

cookscafenantuckeet.com 6 South Beach St • 508.2 228.8810

508.325.6265 • 7 Daves Street sophietspizza.com

Just in at MADE ON NANTUCKET are a gorgeous collections of estate Native American jewelry and estate sterling silver Mexican jewelry with mother-of-pearl and abalone. Unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets, belt buckles — all at prices that will delight you! See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. In addition, MADE ON NANTUCKET has Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen A. Duncombe, Michelle Jhingoor, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, Amy Burrough, and Anne S. Terry. madeonnantucket.net

Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

508-228-0272 Open daily at 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

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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

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Museums & Sites

Nantucket Pearl Company

Maria Mitchell Association

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. nantucketpearlcompany.com

The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “learning by doing.” The MMA 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.

508-228-1353 Open Daily & Online online & in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

R Simantov Fine Jewelry Open daily; appointments recommended Contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

508-228-2918 & 917-324-4410 1 Old North Wharf (at 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

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street Open Daily.

Christopher Walling Trunk Show August 28, 29, 30 Inspired and Creative Jewelry

The Trinity Collection

508-228-7557 Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry Open daily at 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.

Linen Drops

Linen Service

Linen Rental Service. Avoid the hassles & leave the linens to us! Vacation linens made easy! LINEN DROPS provides resort-quality bed and bath linens for short-term vacation rental properties. Bedsheets, duvet covers, bath towels (including Matouk luxury), bath mats, beach towels, and more. Consistently fresh linens are professionally laundered, pressed, and delivered on your turnover schedule. For more info: LinenDrops.com or 844-9-linens LinenDrops.com

Marine Mammals

Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket

Hotline: 833-667-6626 If you see stranded, injured, or entangled marine mammals, call our HOTLINE

MARINE MAMMAL ALLIANCE NANTUCKET is an all volunteer non-profit under agreement with NOAA Fisheries to monitor, protect and assist marine mammals on and around Nantucket. Our team will advise the public, disentangle marine mammals from marine debris, escort stranded cetaceans to safer waters, deliver injured animals to rehab. Hotline 833-667-6626. NantucketMMAN.org

Cape Cod 5

Mortgages & Banking 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 capecodfive.com

Dreamland Foundation

Movies

Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More! Drive-in Movies & In-Theater Films

Nantucket Historical Association

508-228-1894 Whaling Museum open Mon-Sat from 10 am to 5 pm 15 Broad Street Hadwen House open Mon-Sat from 10 am to 4 pm Your portal to Nantucket history

The NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM & HADWEN HOUSE are open for the 2021 season. Reserve your time to visit and your ticket at nha.org. In this top-quality exhibition venue, you’ll 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. OPENING JUNE 18 is the new exhibit: Anne Ramsdell Congdon’s Nantucket Renaissance. Our gateway film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns, showcases the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history in a 51-minute film that is a feast for the eyes. Reserve your time by purchasing a ticket online at nha.org. Don’t miss our ESSEX exhibit, and bring your children to our Discovery Center: an interactive imaginary experience. You can also visit online at nha.org

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

Movie LIne: 508-228-1784 17 South Water Street

The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation is dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of digital entertainment and education in one of America’s oldest theaters. NantucketDreamland.org

508-228-1885

Open through Oct. 11. Mon-Sat Noon-5pm & Sun Noon-4pm drive or take a FREE shuttle to 158 Polpis Road Special Exhibit: Duty & Diligence Discover Nantucket’s unwavering human spirit: 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. The 2021 special exhibition is “Duty & Diligence: Station Life in the U.S Life-Saving Service, a Nantucket story of routine, readiness, and rescues. Family-friendly programs & displays 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 & 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 1-844-9-linens

Open Monday-Friday We’ll make your dream come true!

508-228-9198 Open Nights at Loines Observatory every Monday & Wednesday from 9-10:30 pm Aquarium & Mitchell House + Summer Programs mariamitchell.org Science center, aquarium, museums, & programs for all

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.

Cold Noses

Pet Accessories & Gifts

Open daily A special downtown pet boutique

508-228-5477 16 Straight Wharf & 119 Pleasant Street

geronimos.com COLD NOSES your favorite downtown pet boutique for more than 30 years, has moved to 16 Straight Wharf, in the Courtyard. We offer a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories, and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature different iconic island designs, including lighthouses, lobsters, whales, shells, baskets, and anchors. We have lots of toys for your four-legged friends, and for humans who love pets, we have fun gifts and ornaments. Stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or a special something for a pet or pet person.

Quarterboards & Signs

Petty Folk Art & Carving

Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 serving the Cape & Islans for 16 years

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August 26-Sept. 1, 2021

Island Fun & Shopping

Rentals and Properties for Sale

Tours - Bus

ACK Distinctive Properties

508-332-8044

Find your perfect Nantucket Home ACK Distinctive Properties, LLC is committed to bringing the highest level of customer service to real estate in Nantucket, MA. Our job doesn’t end when we sign a rental agreement or close on a house. Instead, we endeavor to offer world-class service at every stage – from keeping our clients informed about market changes and events on the island to offering personalized rental services, curated sales advice, contractual work, and more. We help you enjoy your Nantucket life to its fullest and to serve your needs with the utmost integrity, discretion, and distinction. This commitment from our agents and managing partner includes providing our clients with the highest level of information. We will keep you updated on the changing nature of the Nantucket real estate market, micro-target your Nantucket area for tailored research and advice and share with you what is trending, and what is not. ackdp.com

Shoes

Island Cashmere

Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 Open daily at 62 Main Street

Classic & Up-to-Date Clothing for the Whole Family

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, for a fabulous selection of shoes and sandals for men AND women. They have everything to meet you footwear needs including Nantucket Red Tretorns, Uggs, Olukai, Jack Rogers, Sperry Topsider, Birkenstock, Steve Madden, Saucony, and much more. Step out in style with MURRAY’S! Nantucketreds.com

Native Shoes

508-221-7223 Open daily at 40 Straight Wharf

Live Lightly

From the beach to the bike ride, on the rainy days and the cocktail parties at night, NATIVE SHOES makes it easy to live lightly with a thoughtful selection of ultra lightweight, easy-towear shoes for both kids and adults. Find us right next to the Hy-Line Ferry.

Respoke

Respoke.com Open daily at 41 Straight Wharf

Iconic designer scarves repurposed

Located at 41 Straight Wharf, RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer silk into a curated collection of one-of-a-kind products featurin g hand-crafted Spanish made espadrilles. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Awarded Best of Boston 2021 @Respokeofficial

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

See AckGrayLady.com for hours Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

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, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. AckGrayLady.com

Summer Shades

Sunglasses

The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

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 30 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

Neil Simon’s LONDON SUITE opens September 9

508-228-4305 Community Theatre at It’s Finest

TWN has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. Their 2021 Season continues on September 9 with Neil Simon’s hilarious LONDON SUITE. This bright comedy will put a smile on your face. Tickets are on sale now. For subscriptions and tickets, call the TWN box office at 508228-4305 or visit TheatreNantucket.org. Please be sure to purchase all seats for your party under the same name, so that we can accommodate you by seating you together! theatrenantucket.org

Nantucket Island Tours

508-228-0334 Tours last 1 hour, 15 min. Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company Departing from Greenhound Station on Washington St 10 Washington Street NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the premiere transportation company on the island. In our new climate-controlled buses, you travel in style and comfort! Our friendly tour guides take you away from downtown and allow you to enjoy the natural beauty Nantucket has to offer. For details and to book a bus tour, visit nantucketbustours.com

Tours - Van

Gail’s Tours, Inc. 508-257-6557 Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Call for reservations & pickup Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket” 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 van 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: if Gail is on a tour, she’ll call you back.

Tours - Walking

Guided Walking Tours

508-228-1894 Walking Tours offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc. Departs at 10:30 am & 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 and at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. nha.org

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 or 508-422-7466. nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

508-332-0953 Ghost Walks nightly, morning exercise walks + afternoon tours. Private Tours See Calendar for where to meet Tour Guide

The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket. A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See descriptions below for departure times — meet the guide 10 to 15 minutes early at the corner of Main & Centre streets, near the bank steps. $20 for Adults. $15 for Seniors (65+) & Teens. $5 for Ages 7 to 12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line Cruises

Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

hy-linecruises.com 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 highest level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. Face-coverings are required for travel.

Steamship Authority

1 Steamboat Wharf, 508-228-0262

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

The Trinity Collection

steamshipauthority.com

Watches

Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 Open daily at 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, Chronoswiss, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, 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

Breakfast daily for 7am to 1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road

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: in-house, to-go, and delivery! Decorate small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-6560 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

Cisco Brewers Open 7 Days a Week

Brewers 5 Bartlett Farm Road Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. Customers must show proof of a covid19 vaccination or a negative test before entering. Exceptions apply for those under 12 years of age. Stay safe! ciscobrewers.com

Clubs & Entertainment

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

Open daily from 11:30am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

Theroseandcrown.com THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub with entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. 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.

Coffee

Nantucket Coffee Roasters

Order online at Nantucketcoffee.com

Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans For more than 25 years, NANTUCKET COFFEE ROASTERS has been Nantucket’s premier artisan coffee roaster. Locally owned and operated, we enjoy advantages that escape bigger roasters. We specialize in bringing limited and micro-lots of coffee here to Nantucket from small farms all over the world. Our highly skilled Roast Master oversees the development of each and every batch by hand and eye, without the use of automation. We roast to order and deliver exceptionally fresh, specialty coffees to our customers. Our stock is constantly changing and we’re adding new arrivals on a regular basis. Visit nantucketcoffee.com to see what’s new and place your order!

Light Food & Take-Out

Bartlett’s Farm

Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produc, & more!

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

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. Our breakfast sandwiches are a great way to start your day. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, meats, snacks, frozen foods, cheeses, and a selection of wines, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. bartlettsfarm.com

The Beet

508.680.1857 Open Mon-Sat from 12 noon to 9 pm 9 South Water Street Healthy food, something for everyone! Made -to-order salads, sandwiches, & specials THE BEET features healthy, delicious food + beer, wine + cocktails in an inviting atmosphere. Located in the M-beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings –

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our hearty salads, tuna poke + ramen, steak frites and infamous chicken burger + beignets can be enjoyed when you DINE INSIDE with us or on our OUTDOOR patio. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for TAKEOUT when you arrive or on your way off-island. ORDER ONLINE ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket thebeetnantucket.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s

Bakeries

All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love Open Monday-Saturday from 7 am

August 26-Sept. 1, 2021

508-325-0308 10 India Street

Cook’s Cafe Open Daily for takeout

508-228-8810 6 South Beach Street

COOK’S CAFE is the way to eat healthy while you’re on Nantucket. Start your day right with one of their breakfast wraps, a toasted bagel, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a refreshing breakfast smoothie. Their Mermaid Magic Smoothie is a great way to start your day! For lunch or later, order one of COOK’S hearty wraps—there are more than 15 to choose from in two sizes, and they also have vegan specialties! All wraps are affordably priced. Go international with the “Bangkok Chicken Wrap,” the “Tokyo Curry Wrap,” the “Napoleon,” or try one of their tasty Bowls. They also have some classics: Italian, Turkey, Tuna Salad, Buffalo Chicken, and more! COOK’s smoothies make a terrific afternoon snack. You can call in or order online at cookscafenantucket.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. 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

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open Sun-Thurs. 8am to 10pm & Fri & Sat 8am to 2 am Try our All-You-Can-Eat Lunches & Picnic Baskets corner of Easy & Broad sts. Enjoy our Spacious Patio. Call ahead for pickup or delivery

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). 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. Call or order online for contact-less payment, pickup at our window, or delivery islandwide. Take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our baconegg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Call ahead for pickup or delivery. We have indoor dining PLUS a spacious outdoor patio. We now accept Apple Pay, Wallet, and other app-based payments. EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am indoors or outside Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available 27 Fairgrounds Road

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials. Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their char-grilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes! They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com

Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Monday-Friday 11am to 7pm & Saturday 4 to 7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices and NEW: ONLINE GROCERIES 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. Check siamtogonantucket.com for ordering groceries online. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265 Open Monday-Saturday from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Full menu available for takeout 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 20 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 & Instagram @sophietspizza and on the website. 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

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Nantucket Dining Guide Cisco Brewers

Live Entertainment

Open 7 Days a Week

Live Entertainment Is Back - check events for schedule 5 Bartlett Farm Road

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Customers must show proof of a covid-19 vaccination or a negative test before entering. Exceptions apply for those under 12 years of age. Stay safe! ciscobrewers.com

Bartlett’s Farm

Markets

Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Open daily at 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, meats, gourmet groceries, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. And BARTLETT’S also has beer and wine. Ample parking and friendly faces. Grocery shop online for curbside pickup. AND Our Farm Trucks are at Main Street, the Sconset Rotary, Madaket Center, and Old South Rd at Ironwood Mondays-Saturdays. bartlettsfarm.com

The Beet

Restaurants

508.680.1857 Open Mon-Sat from 12 noon to 9 pm 9 South Water Street Healthy food, something for everyone! Made -to-order salads, sandwiches, & specials

THE BEET features healthy, delicious food + beer, wine + cocktails in an inviting atmosphere. Located in the M-beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our hearty salads, tuna poke + ramen, steak frites and infamous chicken burger + beignets can be enjoyed when you DINE INSIDE with us or on our OUTDOOR patio. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for TAKEOUT when you arrive or on your way off-island. ORDER ONLINE ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket thebeetnantucket.com

Bistro at Home Menu online & @nantucketbistroathome

19 Nobadeer Farm Road, 508-901-1858 “Eat and happiness will follow!”

Chefs Ruth and Tim Pitts are now offering many of your favorite dishes from Centre Street Bistro for Curbside Pickup at a new location: 19 Nobadeer Farm Road. You can see their menu of Bistro dishes and specials at BISTRO at HOME. All their dishes are made with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Call or text for current days and hours AND to order. Follow them on Instagram @nantucketbistroathome nantucketbistro.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am to 1pm, Dinner Monday-Saturday Open for dine-in and take-out

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 more than 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors & locals. 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. Also offering takeout with call-in ordering for dinner from 4 to 9:30 pm for same-day pickup between 5:30-10 pm. Black-EyedSusans.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

Dune Serving Dinner Nightly from 5:30 pm

508-228-5550 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 three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. They also serve on a sheltered patio and have sidewalk cafestyle dining. DUNE offerw 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

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Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open Sun-Thurs. 8am to 10pm & Fri & Sat 8am to 2 am Try our All-You-Can-Eat Lunches & Picnic Baskets corner of Easy & Broad sts. Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day!

EASY STREET CANTINA is open for the season on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. Call ahead for pickup or delivery. Our spacious patio is open for dining, and we have distanced indoor dining. 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. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. We now accept Apple Pay, Wallet, and other app-based payments. EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds 508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am indoors or outside Affordable Family Dining 27 Fairgrounds Road FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze while you enjoy outdoor dining, 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 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 Tuesday-Saturday from 5 pm: Bar opens at 4:30pm Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 Join us for our final season! 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. Join Wendy & Peter and their fabulous staff for their final season. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner from 5 pm. Dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. Chef Peter Jannelle prepares a creative specials nightly featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. 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 — and this season is your final chance to experience it! Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance via OpenTable. fiftysixunion.com

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 Open Fri & Sat 11:30 am to midnight AND Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 am to 10 pm 23 South Water Street Sidewalk & Indoor Dining ~ Takeout Available 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. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Eat indoors or on our sidewalk. And you can order online for takeout. Check theroseandcrown.com for current hours, menus, & daily specials. theroseandcrown.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Monday-Friday 11am to 7pm & Saturday 4 to 7pm 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 Monday-Saturday from 11:15am to 9pm Full menu available for takeout 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 20 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 & Instagram @sophietspizza and on the website. 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

Souza’s Seafood

Seafood

Open year-round 9 am to 7 pm 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. The selection changes daily and can include: littlenecks, lobsters, tuna, swordfish, cod, salmon, shrimp, quahogs, & more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get their secret recipe stuffed quahogs and delicious chowder. 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 to take off-island with you. Sign up for our free MEGA-FISH drawing!

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8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 6 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 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. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 1 PM - Penwork Shaker Box with Mary Emery Lacoursiere Penwork decoration has been used since the 18th century on furniture, frames, and boxes, often to create the illusion of inlaid ivory. Students will create their design on a Bentwood Shaker Box created for this workshop by Eric Pintar. Register for this 3-day Decorative Arts Workshop at NHA.org. 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Strictly No Elephants Read this book by Lisa Mantchev about a pet club day with cats & dogs & fish, but no elephants. Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship & the joy of having a pet. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Children’s Chess Class for Ages 8 to 12 Letitia Caspersen, a rising senior and head of her school’s Chess Club, is the teacher. She will be holding class at chess tables in the Atheneum garden. Registration is required: call 508-228-1110 ext 103 Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 9:30 AM to 12 PM - Free Open Stitching Gam with No Instruction Bring your needlework, knitting, or other hand projects to this informal gathering. Finish projects or get a new one started in the company of like-minded creative people. No registration required. Greater Light, 8 Howard Street. NHA.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk through historic downtown Nantucket with an NHA guide and learn the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social and racial development on Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets sold at the museum front desk first come, first served.. 508-228-1894 nha.org Again at 1:30 PM 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 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 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Dub Apocalypse at Cisco Brewers Live music by Dub Apocalypse at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Live Music with Jimmy Denny at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. ackrosecrown@gmail.com 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com continued on page 38

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6 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience thru a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6 PM - Summer Decks: Sid Vaga The Dreamland’s signature Summer Decks series is back! Music fans will be welcomed to the Harborview Gallery and Deck on the 2nd floor of The Dreamland. Resident DJ & series curator Pete Ahern has produced this new season and will be performing. Cash bar & a lite dinner menu available. Summer Decks is held rain or shine (in the Harborview Gallery in the event of bad weather). Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 6:30 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 6:30 PM - Blue Moon Sunset Sail A truly spectacular experience: see the sun sink down to the horizon & you may be one of the lucky ones who see the thrilling "green flash." TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 8 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. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: The Karate Kid (1984) Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Catch those Blues & Bass with an experienced captain. All tackle, equipment, & bait included, and we’ll clean & package your catch to take home! Reservations at 508-228-6655. Trips at 7 am, 10am, 1pm, and 4pm. Departs from Straight Wharf. 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know

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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 AM to 6 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $20, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Strictly No Elephants Read this book by Lisa Mantchev about a pet club day with cats & dogs & fish, but no elephants. Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship & the joy of having a pet. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. 9:45 to 10:15 AM - NanPuppets at the Atheneum Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Garden for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. Free admission. Appropriate for ages 2-7. Bring a blanket! In case of rain, the performance will take place on Zoom. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 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 seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 712. Cash only. Starts at the Atheneum, on corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk through historic downtown Nantucket with an NHA guide and learn the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social and racial development on Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets sold at the museum front desk first come, first served.. 508-228-1894 nha.org Again at 1:30 PM 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 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 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 3 to 4 PM - ‘Sconset Walking Tour Explore the village of Siasconset with Nantucket Preservation Trust Executive Director Mary Bergman. Tours depart from the offices of the ‘Sconset Trust at 1 New Street. Advance reservations required at NantucketPreservation.org 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers Live music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Sean Lee at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6:30 PM - Blue Moon Sunset Sail A truly spectacular experience: see the sun sink down to the horizon & you may be one of the lucky ones who see the thrilling "green flash." TIME MAY CHANGE DUE continued on page 39

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TO SUNSET TIME. NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 6:30 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 8 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. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Vertigo Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

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7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Catch those Blues & Bass with an experienced captain. All tackle, equipment, & bait included, and we’ll clean & package your catch to take home! Reservations at 508-228-6655. Trips at 7 am, 10am, 1pm, and 4pm. Departs from Straight Wharf. 8 AM - Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge, Coskata Pond & Woods: Nantucket Walkabout A three-mile hike mostly over sand, exploring this area is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. Six habitats - tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh with two active osprey nest poles and harbor. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: Strictly No Elephants Read this book by Lisa Mantchev about a pet club day with cats & dogs & fish, but no elephants. Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship & the joy of having a pet. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Children’s Chess Class for Ages 8 to 12 Letitia Caspersen, a rising senior and head of her school’s Chess Club, is the teacher. She will be holding class at chess tables in the Atheneum garden. Registration is required: call 508-228-1110 ext 103 Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk through historic downtown Nantucket with an NHA guide and learn the story of the rise and the fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism, and the impacts the island’s economy had on social and racial development on Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets sold at the museum front desk first come, first served.. 508-228-1894 nha.org Again at 1:30 PM 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 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 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Foggy Roots at Cisco Brewers Live music by Foggy Roots at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 8:30 PM - Drive In: The Breakfast Club Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Bri Guy Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

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