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The Best in Design on Nantucket

by Stacey Bewkes of Quintessence While many visitors travel to Nantucket for beautiful beaches, charming cobblestone streets, and rose-covered cottages, the island also holds a special place of significance in our country’s cultural history. From entrepreneurs in the colonial whaling industry to civil rights leaders and the many artists who have flocked to its shores, Nantucket’s small size does not aptly represent its importance in arenas as diverse as economics and the arts. And nowhere are these unique aspects of this New England port of call better illustrated than by the Nantucket Historical Association. With more than 24 properties on-island, 3,000 members, and more than 100,000 yearly visitors, the NHA preserves and interprets the history of Nantucket. With its famed Whaling Museum, historic homes and sites, notable collections, and extensive programming, the NHA helps to promote the island’s significance and foster an appreciation of it among all audiences.

Celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, the Nantucket Historical Association was honored to kick off 2019 as the Loan Exhibitor for the prestigious 2019 Winter Show in New York City, the leading art, antiques and design fair in America. As the NHA’s Gosnell Executive Director James Russell explained, “Our collection has been shaped for 125 years, and the items chosen for the loan exhibition have much to teach our generation as we admire the global accomplishments, entrepreneurial genius, and artistic skill of Nantucketers from the colonial period and the early republic through the present.�

This week, the NHA is presenting its premier summer fundraising event.

Now in its fourth year, Nantucket by Design celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging lectures, lively panel discussions, and gatherings both large and small. Design aficionados flock to the island from near and far to attend the exciting three days of events.

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Regardless if you are a first time or returning visitor to Nantucket, this restaurant must be on your “to do” list. Offering three dining areas, the original restaurant has a distinct ambiance - tavern style, that echoes the old New England whaling days. The Brotherhood is a favorite place for over four generations of Islanders! Our newly renovated patio is an oasis in the middle of town.

We use the freshest, natural, and New England sourced ingredients.

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Tucked between the Dreamland Theatre and everyone’s favorite selfie spot on Easy Street with the Sunken Ship boat, is a hidden gem on Oak Street.

Bright turquoise walls, an open shop, and vintage decorations are the canvas for Commonwealth, a unique resale boutique. Owner and founder of Commonwealth, Eileen Harkness, is the curator of a truly glamorous collection of goods for women and men. The store is currently home to items like: Missoni shoes, a Fendi purse, Lily Pulitzer dresses in classic prints, a Pucci slip, and a vintage Gucci travel bag from the 40s, to name a few. “We get some fantastic stuff,” says Harkness, noting that the selection is “always changing.”

Harkness has a long history with fashion, and it’s something that has always been her passion. A lifelong summer resident, Harkness was finally able to open the “creative space,” Commonwealth on Nantucket after “playing with the concept in other places.” Since opening on Figawi weekend of 2018, the store remains “exciting and unique” and the “reception since opening, validates that.” Commonwealth appeals to every shopper, while still providing an “enjoyable and relaxing shopping experience,” says Harkness. The space is expertly designed with easy to navigate racks. Each rack has the right amount of garments so as not to overwhelm shoppers. Customers will appreciate that the diversity of the store: a $5 bin for somewhat of a consignment feel, yet designer labels, brands, and patterns for the shopper looking for a special one-of-kind piece. The range of price points allows you to “go in the store with $50 and find something cute” but also “spend money on a designer piece at a non-retail price” says Harkness.

The way that the shop works is almost as enticing as the selection of clothing, shoes, and accessories. Residents and visitors to Nantucket can bring in clean, gently used elevated or designer goodies—think Anthropolocontinued on page 54

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Celebrating a Woman of Firsts

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The world of learning is so broad, and the human soul is so limited in power! We reach forth and strain every nerve, but we seize only a bit of the curtain that hides the infinite from us.�

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— Maria Mitchell Vestal Street transforms every year on August 1 into a celebration with games, food, activities, music, and festivities during an annual event to acknowledge the birthday of Maria Mitchell, a Nantucket-born astronomer who discovered a comet and was renowned in her field as the first female astronomer. Every year, the Maria Mitchell Association hosts a birthday party in her honor celebrating the woman of firsts: first professional female astronomer, first member first librarian of the Nantucket Atheneum, first professor hired at Vassar College—an accomplished career for the astronomer who was born 201 years ago.

Maria Mitchell was born on August 1, 1818, to parents William and Lydia Mitchell. Surrounded by nine other siblings, Maria took to school, propelled forward by the Quaker belief that education should be provided to all, equally.

Her father, an astronomer himself, was instrumental in helping Maria bring her scientific prowess to fruition. She worked as the first librarian at the Nantucket Atheneum, using her many hours there, to continue educating herself and expanding her knowledge of the world. One evening on October 1, 1847, atop the Pacific National Bank, Maria made an important discovery: a new comet. For her findings, she was awarded a gold medal and inducted as the first female in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. After this monumental discovery, she traveled the world before beginning her post at Vassar continued on page 17

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ALL DAY - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina

All day every Saturday a basket of 16 jumbo wings for (16-18 wings) $12.95; half basket (8-10 wings) for $8.95. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 99:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach Family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also 11:15a, 1p, 2:15p, 4p, 5:15p 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11 AM - Maritime Speaker Series at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Local experts give a talk on various maritime subjects such as history of the Fresnel lens & its mechanics, the art of weaving in miniature, & the Nantucket lightship. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. $10, Seniors & Students:$7, Youth 6-17: $5, under 6: Free. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! Part of a long term research project, this is interesting for adults & children. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Workshop: Magic Mark’s Art of Harmless Misdirection Mark Carapezza teaches adults and teens how to create an original magic routine using patter, presentation, forces, and misdirection. All materials will be provided and no experience is required. This class is for ages 12+. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Free, Registration is required. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

10 AM to 4 PM - Blowout Sidewalk Sale at Sara Campbell Extra 50% off sale apparel and 40% off sale accessories at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. 508-680-1626 10 AM to 4 PM - OnlyAuthentics Trunk Show Only Authentics is the world’s most trusted independent dealer of Hermes and Chanel handbags and accessories. Trunk show hosted at The Trinity Collection, 50 Main Street.

10:30 AM - Seussical The Musical by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters come to life in this musical tale, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination - Jojo. This musical theatre is written for young audiences and is fun for the whole family. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets $15 at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk and Treasure Hunt (ages 5 to 10) Walk with Pirate Robin to Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure. Search for lost & buried treasure.

Adult must accompany children. Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St: Registration Required: 508-257-4586. Adults: $20, Kids :$15. Ravens-Walk.com 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Melville’s 200th Birthday Book Signing Meet island author and historian Nathaniel Philbrick at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 11 AM - Design Luncheon with Bunny Williams Champagne reception & lunch with keynote presentation by one of the most talented names in design. Book signing to follow. Tickets at nha.org A Nantucket by Design event 11 AM to 12 PM - Moby Dick Basket Collectors Joe and Kathy Gallichio will discuss the creation of one of their favorite pieces - “Moby Dick” made by Michael Kane and scrimmed by Dorothy O’Hara. Nancontinued on page 18

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August 6 PubliQuartet: string quartet August 13 Thomas Glass: baritone

All concerts are on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, free for children under 18, at the door or sold in advance at the Antiques Depot at 2 South Beach St., Lochtefeld Gallery at 4 Fair St., NMC at 56 Centre St. ”Meet the Artists" is a free & informal gathering on Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Atheneum, 1 India St. Both buildings are handicap accessible. Limited on-street parking.

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THEATRE REVIEW:

Echoes of the Supernatural

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At the intersection of natural and supernatural is a rural Irish pub where the lives of five individuals are woven together, encapsulating the desire for community, understanding, and the unknown. The Weir, written by Conor McPherson won the Laurence Award in 1999, two years after its premier.

The play opens with a “cantankerous” customer, Jack, making his way into the bar before it’s open, begrudgingly pouring himself Guinness from a bottle because the tap is broken. The bar, owned by Brendan (Peter O’Connor) attracts a local crowd, with regulars like the single Jack (Michael Cullen) and Jim (Mark Shanahan). Finbar (Drew McVety), a married realtor and acquaintance of Brendan, Jack, and Jim brings a town newcomer, Valerie (Nina Hellman) to the bar to introduce her around to the locals, and it’s apparent that her appearance in this small town is unusual. As the play progresses, everyone except Brendan shares a story that features run-ins with the supernatural: fairies or haunted beings that have entered into their lives. As they tell their increasingly eerie stories, Valerie takes a turn, sharing a story of loss that is intensely personal and supernatural.

Many of the men have written off their stories, blaming their run-ins on coincidence, no more than ghost tales, but Valerie’s telling of her story gives a sharp insight to the things that we may “write off” in life that actually give way to truths.

The cast is a delight to watch, even during the darker moments in the show.

Together they carve out a little piece of Ireland: camaraderie, impeccable Irish brogues, and fascinating stories. Separately, they each bring uniqueness to their characters, becoming Jack, Valerie, Finbar, Brendan, and Jim in everything from mannerisms to inflections to physicality. Jack draws laughs from the audience throughout with his sharp tongue and his no-holds-barred way of living. From his telling of the supernatural fairies that once inhabited Valerie’s new house to his gentle conversation with Valerie about where he is in life—a single man, refusing to leave his hometown—his quest for companionship after letting the love of his life go, poignantly saying, “There’s not one morning I don’t wake up with her name in the room.”

Jim is an eccentric yet quiet character who keeps to himself, sharing one of the darker stories of the group, blaming his frenetically told experience on the flu and drinking moonshine. Shanahan’s portrayal as a likeable yet disheveled Jim leaves the audience laughing at his strange habits while also appreciating his kindness towards Valerie. Finbar is a well off “blow-in,” offering to buy a round of drinks while showing off to Valerie. McVety has a cool and collected demeanor, broken only by reliving his own supernatural experience—the reason he hasn’t smoked in 18 years. His command of the stage is rivaled only by the growing sense of tension with Cullen. Brendan, the barkeep, is the only one to not share a story in the group. However, O’Connor plays Brendan as a keen listener, an active member of the group despite his lack of a supernatural story.

Valerie’s story is a painful reminder that stories of the supernatural can reveal truths. Hellman recounts the tragedy with authenticity: gulps of air, sniffles, and the pain of sharing something so personal that you can barely get the words out.

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday starting at 8:45pm.

Cemetery Route: A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min walk featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, Mary Abby Swain, & the island’s 2 most haunted hotels. Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday starting at 8:30pm.

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Meets 10 min. early at Centre and Main Sts. beside the bank steps.

Tuesday & Thursday, starting at 8:30am.

Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mile, 1 hour, non1stop morning exercise walk 1 with historic commentary 1 past some of the most spectacular homes on Nantucket. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps.

Monday & Friday starting at 8:30am.

Notorious Nantucket

For ages 13 and up. Learn about the real Nantucket of opium dens, bordellos, riots, hippie hysteria, a gigolo, a conman, and the legendary Benny Cleveland. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main, beside the bank steps.

Friday, starting at 11am.

Great Writers on Nantucket

Hear how Hemingway, Melville, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by their stays on this magical island. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Federal and India Streets, outside the Atheneum fence.

Wednesday, starting at 11am.

Prices for all tours: Fabulous Mansions & Nantucket in Bloom $20 per person.

All other tours are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors (65+) and for teens; $5 for kids 7‐12; and under 7 free. 20% off for groups of 6 or more; 33% off for ten or more.

Cash only. No reservations necessary.

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A Summer Day on Brant Point The Nantucket Garden Club will have its 65th Annual House and Garden Tour “ A Summer Day on Brant Point” this Wednesday, August 7 from 11 am to 4 pm. Funds raised by the tour are returned to the Nantucket Community as annual scholarships to four Nantucket High School graduates and as financial support to numerous community organizations.

This year’s tour features seven homes and gardens and an additional garden in the Brant Point area. A complimentary Tea and Boutique will be held at the U. S. Coast Guard Station Brant Point. Tickets may be purchased at homes during the day of the tour for $75, or online prior to the tour for $70 at www.nantucketgardenclub.org.

Free round-trip shuttle service for the tour will be available from 20 Federal Street to Brant Point beginning at 10:45 am on Wednesday.

Homes on the tour this year include 72 Hulbert Avenue, an upside down house designed by Gwynne Thorsen with a nautical influence; 62 Hulbert Avenue, a restored home by Botticelli & Pohl with an inviting swimming pool and fire pit surrounded by lush gardens. 61 Hulbert Avenue was built in 1924 and is listed on the Historic Island Registry—the seaside garden with David Austin roses, plumbago topiaries, lilies and dahlias is a delight. Also on the tour are 57 Hulbert Avenue, designed by William Edward Shepherd, built in 1937 with a nod to Nantucket’s maritime heritage; 1 Henry Street, the only house facing Henry Street, built in 1923 and featuring a deep lawn and perennial garden with native plants; 13 Easton Street, high on the corner of Easton and Hulbert and redesigned by Botticelli & Pohl with a luxurious walled garden gracefully curving through the property; 26 Easton Street, a tranquil English-style cottage garden with a perennial border; and 42 Easton Street, originally the Breakers Hotel and redesigned into two 3-story living and guest homes with stunning harbor views.

This is a beautiful walking tour of Hulbert Avenue and Easton Street. The Nantucket Garden Club looks forward to welcoming you to these homes and gardens. More than 70 floral designs completed by members will be on display in the homes.

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Sharing Secrets

by Suzanne Daub There are some discoveries that turn the world inside out, even for a writer proficient in the exploration of family ties, memories, and what makes a meaningful life. Writer Dani Shapiro made such a discovery in 2016, and she turned a jarring, lifechanging revelation into a book that she gave the simple yet sweeping title of Inheritance.

This Monday, August 5, Author Dani Shapiro will meet readers, chat, and sign her books at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street, from 10:30 am to 12 noon.

Shapiro is an awardwinning novelist, memoirist, essayist, journalist, and teacher who has recently added podcaster to “the inner crowd of what makes me up.” She has been described as a “public contemplative,” a designation that she considers apt: "I think it describes my Photo by Michael Maren recent work… thinking of what makes humans tick.”

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The Ghost Hawk

by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation

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Years ago my husband and I eloped on a Nantucket Beach. We couldn't decide exactly which spot to say our “I Do's.” As we weighed the pros and cons of each location, a Northern Harrier flew low overhead. She landed on a post by one of the beach entrances and projectile pooped into the path.

“That looks like the way,” I said to my betrothed. Ten years later the harrier blessing is still strong. In fact, I recently learned that some Native American tribes believe that seeing a harrier hawk on your wedding day is a sign of a long, happy marriage. Thanks Wikipedia.

What’s so special about Northern Harriers? Northern harriers are accipiter hawks in the same family as eagles, vultures, and kites. However, their flat faces make them look more like an owl than any of their closest relatives.

Their facial disks allow them to hunt by sound as well as by sight much like an owl—a good feature when hunting in the fog of the Gray Lady.

In flight, Northern Harriers are distinctive: their long slim bodies and slender tails gliding low over a grassland or marsh holding their wings in a Vshape. They seem to barely flap their wings as they hover over the heathlands looking for a snack.

Female harriers are light brown above and buffy below. Their undersides are heavily streaked with dark brown. Females are also about 20% larger than males. Adult males are smaller and gray with black wingtips. This helps give it the nickname “grey ghost,” a perfect moniker for a foggy day in the moors. The juveniles, which are likely out and about now, are mostly dark brown above and cinnamon colored below. Having just fledged, they may also appear a little clumsy on the wing. All three have the distinctive white rump patch easily distinguishable from other birds in our area.

Harriers hunt almost exclusively on the wing for small mammals like meadow voles, white-footed mice, and even other small birds and sometimes snakes. They’ll also take the occasional rabbit. Unlike other hawks, harriers continued on page 26

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With Each Sunset

by Robert P. Barsanti Not surprisingly, I was stuck in traffic on Quaker Road. A sprinkler had been left on out in Madaket, and I was making my way out there in the late evening. My boon companion and I had had a hot day, but we were without air-conditioning and had the windows open. He rested his paws on the edge of the door, then let his ears hang in the humid afternoon. In front of me, a Defender 90 had five lawn chairs hanging off the back in a complicated rig that the Land Rover was delighted to include with the package. I wonder if the dealership might even sell the chairs and umbrella. I would. He went straight for New Lane and the Westmoor Suburb. I turned left for Madaket, the dump, and a running hose.

We had some hours of sunlight left. A lump line of fog and clouds heaped up over the Vineyard and points west, but our sun remained bright and clear for some time yet. Even so, the light was starting to redden. As it did, the scrub pines and overgrown grasses were washed in that same pale light. The shadows cast across Sanford Farm, and the sun bleached grasses rippled and shook in the evening wind. Far off, in the glance of the road, the surf winked in the late light.

Beyond the dump, five cars were parked on either side of the road at Long Pond. Several young fishermen had hooks in the current, hoping for a fishy bite in the cool of the evening. Further out in Long Pond, four Canadian geese drifted. The swans of the past, a dozen or so, had not been back recently but there was hope for the future. Beyond the turn, other cars were pulled up near the Madaket Creek. Here, they used chicken bones to fish for turtles and crabs. You dangled the bait in the water, wait for the vital tug, and then lift the greedy animal out of the water and scare everyone near you. It had been many years since I teased the animals in the creek, but it struck me as one of those activities I should bring young children (grandchildren someday) to after several hours of getting battered by the ocean.

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This year the Nantucket Historical Association and The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show have collaborated to hold both events this same week so design fans can easily attend both events. For those wanting to get a jump on the many offerings from the more than 30 fine antiques dealers from the U.S. and abroad, Thursday eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Preview Party is a must. Cocktails and light bites are included as well as the opportunity to meet the honorary chairs, esteemed interior designers Richard Keith Langham and Alex Papachristidis and legendary antiques dealer and showrooms owner John Rosselli.

Nantucket by Designâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular Design Panel, held in the White Heron Theatre at 2 pm on Friday August 2, again features an outstanding cross-section of talent, with interior designer panelists Anthony Baratta, Christopher Drake, Cathy Kincaid, and Stewart Manger. Steele Marcoux, editor-in-chief of the Veranda magazine will moderate. Following the discussion, audience members can chat with the panelists at a reception and book signing.

One of the most popular recent additions to Nantucket by Design is Friday eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-Star Private Dinners, where ticketholders are welcomed into NHA properties and private Nantucket homes for intimate candlelit dinners to dine with one of the renowned design luminaries.

Saturday welcomes two new exciting events to the itinerary. Setting the table is a form of everyday decorating that even amateur design enthusiasts can enjoy. At 10 am at the White Heron Theatre, a Tabletop Workshop led by Wendy Kvalheim, CEO of Mottahedeh, Margot Shaw, editor-in-chief of Flower magazine, and Kim Merlin of KKM Design Group will show attendees creative ways to set a stunning table and design a beautiful centerpiece. Following the workshop, Wendy and Margot will be signing their books, From Drawing continued on page 13

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The final talk at 11:30 am will follow the Tabletop Workshop in the White Heron Theatre. Debbie Propst, president of One Kings Lane, will moderate “There’s No Place Like Home.” Joining Debbie, brand consultant Anne Hardy of Hardylon, renowned designer Alex Papachristidis, and I (Stacey Bewkes of Quintessence) will discuss a hot topic in the world of design today: how the concept of “home” has evolved in a world driven by social media, online shopping, and digital convenience. Learn how designers, press, and consumers now approach decorating with the overwhelming availability of product and inspiration. Tickets for both new events are still available at nha.org.

The last ticketed event of 2019’s Nantucket by Design is the Saturday night gala A Night at the Museum, with this year’s theme, “Lost at Sea.” The Whaling Museum will be transformed into an unforgettable party venue set amid Nantucket’s maritime history. With amazing food, delectable cocktails, rooftop views, and dancing to the retro 70s sound of Yacht Rock, it promises to be a castaway chic night to remember. A silent auction at the gala includes rare pleasures such as Be Dazzled and Bejeweled: a magical evening with cocktails and an elegant catered dinner for 12 served in the exquisite setting of the Simantov Studio overlooking Easy Street Basin and Nantucket Harbor, surrounded by fabulous flowers and decor. Donated by Reubin Simantov. Tickets to the gala are still available at nha.org, but going fast.

To meld the island’s history with the power of design, Nantucket by Design is again collaborating with the New York School of Interior Design. Each year, Ellen Fisher, NYSID Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean, invites four students to reimagine the two main rooms in Nantucket’s Oldest House on Sunset Hill. Stop by from 11 am to 4 pm through August 3 to see the creative reimaginings of these talented design students. Admission is included with the purchase of an NHA Historic Pass and free on Saturday, August 3.

Also during Nantucket by Design, an exhibit of limited edition giclée prints by celebrated illustrator Jeremiah Goodman will be in the Sherlund Conference Room at the Whaling Museum on Broad Street. Goodman’s glamorous representations of iconic interiors belonging to such luminaries as Diana Vreeland, Betsy Bloomingdale, Billy Baldwin, and more.

Nantucket by Design also extends its reach with a Pop-Up Shop in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center, where specialty brands will be selling their luxury wares Leontine Linens, Scotstyle, Leigh Deux, Harvey Traveler, and Nantucket’s own Susan Lister Locke with her elegant collection of island inspired fine jewelry.

On-island shops will also be contributing to the fun on Saturday, August 2 from 4 to 5:30 pm with late afternoon sips & nibbles to celebrate Nantucket

by Design—visit R Simantov Fine Jewelry down the topiary-lined path from South Water Street to 14 Easy Street and Susan Lister Locke in her harborview gallery at 25 Easy Street, along with others listed at nha.org. You can also celebrate Nantucket by Design with the NHA’s partner, Olivela, at 25 Center Street. From August 1 to 3, 20% of the proceeds of everything you purchase at the boutique will go toward supporting the NHA. Each year Nantucket by Design continues to grow with exciting new programming. While some of the 2019 events are sold out, tickets are still available to many Nantucket by Design events at NHA.org.

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Herman Melville was a young boy when he heard the true tale of the whaleship Essex and her crew, who sailed from Nantucket and met their fates in the southern Pacific Ocean after being sunk by a whale. The haunting story of Essex stayed with the writer, who would later base much of his book Moby-Dick; or the Whale on this tragedy. Moby-Dick was one of Melville’s final books before he faded into obscurity, until a revitalization and respect for his talent as an author resurfaced in the 1920s.

August 1, 2019 marks the 200th anniversary of Melville’s birth. There are activities planned here during August and September to memorialize the author, who is now considered a great American writer—events that will teach about his adventures, inspirations, and his references to Nantucket After Moby-Dick was published, Melville visited Nantucket for the first time, meeting islanders like Maria Mitchell and her father as well as George Pollard, the surviving captain of Herman Melville by Joseph O. Eaton Essex. While Melville’s time on Nantucket was brief, his visit coupled with his sections about Nantucket in Moby-Dick have made him a lasting legacy on our island.

An exhibit at the Hadwen House, Melville on Nantucket explores the connection of Melville to Nantucket and shares the various pop culture references born of Moby-Dick. The Hadwen House on upper Main Street is open continued on page 30

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by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Ă&#x2030;pernay One of the amazing things about being on Nantucket is that having a lunch date as a party of one is sometimes just what you need. For those of you who are working all summer long, it is nice to just grab a sandwich and a cold one on your own, not having to talk to anyone else. Others have been entertaining family non-stop day and night, and they need some â&#x20AC;&#x153;meâ&#x20AC;? time with a salad and a sip of wine without the backtalk, sass, or unwanted advice. Whatever your current situation may be, for a little quiet time meal on your own, these suggestions will point you in the right direction for a delicious bite to eat and the perfect libation with which to wash it down.

BURGER & BUBBLES When the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;burgerâ&#x20AC;? is mentioned, most people think of the one made from beef. However, this is not the only kind available, and there is a new kid in town who will make you think of a burger in a whole new light. THE BEET NANTUCKET, located at 9 S Water Street, has brought itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A-Game to the island with their delicious, healthier option of a Chicken Burger. This beauty is made from freshly ground chicken topped with a slice of cheddar and spread with an umami glaze and basil mayo for added goodness, with a handful of sweet pickles and a yummy potato bun. For those who are glutenfree, there is a GF bun option available as well, so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on any part of this meal! Remember to also order a side of their crinkle fries, so good that you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to share!

When it comes to what to drink with your tasty burger, who says you need to have a special occasion to celebrate in order to pop a bottle of bubbly? Not here on Nantucket, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for sure, where we are grateful every day for what this incredible island has to offer, with warm days and gorgeous sunsets day in and day out. If you choose to dine in at The Beet (on-line ordering and to-go options are available for food and non-alcoholic beverages), sit, relax and enjoy a single size serving of LAURENT PERRIER CUVĂ&#x2030;E BRUT in a convenient 187 ml size. This family-owned Champagne house packs quality and consistency in this small package. The fine bubbles and acidity are the perfect match to the texture of the chicken burger and rainbow of flavors with all the toppings.

Alcohol is available here for consumption on-premise only. If you choose to get your burger to-go, your perfect beverage pairing is available chilled from Ă&#x2030;pernay Wine & Spirits, just a few blocks away on your way to Jetties Beach at 1 North Beach Street. continued on page 31

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The camaraderie among cast members, despite the underlying tensions between some of the characters, propels this show forward in a way that can only be the mark of excellent acting and direction. The conversation that carries on is natural, moving, and like any conversation: at times awkward, with silence filling the bar during moments of introspection. The audience finds themselves holding their breath as each supernatural story twists and turns, broken only by moments of comic relief such as Jack’s interjection: “I tell you, it’ll give you a thirst!” asking for another drink or “small one,” after sharing his own ghostly story.

The audience will appreciate the experience that this cast brings to the stage under the direction of Amanda Charlton. The stage is never empty as the entire play takes place in a single night, and the physicality of the characters brings energy in the bigger moments of the play or the subtle actions of reading a newspaper, adding wood to the fire, or having a pint. In a dark sequence of stories, there are moments of lightness and insight into the companionship that comes from this group sharing stories and drinks at the bar. The actors rise to the challenge of meeting the demands of the play, providing intense moments, a healthy dose of humor, and tenderness at times.

The play has only one setting, brought to life through Charlie Corcoran’s set design: ash strays atop a wooden bar with working taps and plenty of Guinness, Harp, and spirits to go around. Details like a small radio, a fireplace and pictures depicting the history of the small town make this the perfect setting. The setting is made more realistic through the lighting design of Christina Watanabe whose dim lighting with the occasional eerie flicker is essential to the backdrop of each character’s spooky story. The wind whips through the cold evening and old Irish tunes play from the radio, a sound design expertly executed by John Gromada.

Costume design by Amanda Downing Carney provides a sharp contrast between the old and new: Jack, Brendan, and Jim of the small rural town and the newcomers, or “blow-ins” Valerie and Finbar.

The all-star equity cast will make you feel as though you’ve pulled up a chair up at the bar, ordered a “”small one” and settled in for a night of good Irish storytelling. You will be immersed in the world of this small Irish pub, privy to the ordinary lives of a cast of characters who have experienced extraordinary moments. Don’t miss your chance to be swept up in Irish folklore, presented by a phenomenal cast: tickets at 508-825-5268 or at whiteherontheatre.org.

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College as a Professor of Astronomy in 1865, where she taught and mentored young women, instilling the importance of universal education for all. A life well worth a yearly celebration, Maria Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy lives on and continues to inspire science and educational communities, especially on Nantucket.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration hosted by the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) will include astronomy and family activities, live animal displays, punch and cookies, and Apollo 11 activities such as creating your own lunar module. Inside the museum, visitors will be able try out the topographic table, wind tunnel, and check out the new Tree Exhibit made possible by the Nantucket Garden Club.

Special performances include Susan Berman and the Nanpuppets. Additionally, the Pop-Up Science cart will be at the celebration, offering exciting science activities for kids of all ages. The event is free to attendees and all of the Vestal Street MMA sites will be open to the public, too. The party starts at 1 pm and runs until 4 pm so come ready to celebrate the legacy of Miss Maria Mitchell.

Parking in the Vestal Street area can be challenging, so consider walking to the event: the location is a few blocks from downtown Nantucket, just beyond the Civil War Monument on upper Main Street.

The Maria Mitchell Association has been celebrating the life, discoveries, and research accomplished by Maria Mitchell since its inception in 1902. To this day MMA remains a vital part of the Nantucket community, striving to keep education within reach of the Nantucket community and visitors while keeping the memory of Maria Mitchell alive.

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MADAKET ROUTE.....$3, 5/24-6/16 & 9/3-9/15, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins; 6/17-9/2 every 30 mins.

AIRPORT ROUTE.....$3, 6/15-9/8 10am-6pm every 20 mins.

SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$3, 6/22-9/2 7:15am-7:15pm, every 60 mins.

SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$3, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, 80 mins.

SURFSIDE BEACH.....$3, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, every 40 mins.

JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$2, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, every 30 mins.

Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military. Children 6 & under ride free.

Change is only given in the form of a voucher for future rides only. Drivers do not make change.

DOWNTOWN BUS STOPS: Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes.

Madaket & Jetties – Broad St, in front of the Whaling Museum • Airport, Surfside & Sconset via Polpis – Washington St. Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES: The Muse – 44 Surfside Rd • The Chicken Box – 5 Daves St • Faregrounds (7am-5pm) – 27 Fairgrounds Rd All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. 1, 3, & 7 day passes may be purchased aboard all buses, passes for unlimited travel can be purchased at the NRTA office.

For complementary paratransit or TDD service call (508) 325-7516. Bus info (508) 228-7025.

Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street daily from April 27-May 13 and Sept.10-Dec. 31 from 10am to 6pm. May 14-Sept. 9 from 9:30am to 6:30pm. Hours are subject to change.

Real time info from your cell phone or computer at nrta.transloc.com For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov

High Speed Ferry

Schedule May 14 - September 2, 2019

Depart Nantucket

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Reservations strongly recommended

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tucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. Free for museum members. $7 for non-members. 508-228-1177 NantucketLightShipBasketMuseum.org 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Old Mill Interactive & educational exhibits & activities for kids & families. Learn how the mill works & why it works as well today as it did when it was built 273 years ago If the winds are favorable the mill will run & grind corn. Bring lunch & enjoy all the games & exhibits. Old Mill, 50 Prospect St. Free with museum admission. www.NHA.org 11 AM to 4 PM - NYSID Project Re-imagining The Oldest House Students from the New York School of Interior Design re-imagine the two main rooms at the Oldest House. See their work at the Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill. nha.org A Nantucket by Design event 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 to 4 PM - Maria Mitchell’s 201st Birthday Party The Apollo 11 celebrations will come to a close with Maria Mitchell’s 201st birthday party. Join the MMA on Vestal Street for birthday fun including science experiments, a Nanpuppets performance, live animals, music by Susan Berman inspired by Nantucket in the 19th century, and much more, as well as Apollo 11 related displays & activities.

2 PM - Film for Thought: The 5th Dementia (with Director Q&A) Through uniquely personal stories, from inspiring daily triumphs to the sobering toll of slow mental decline. An emotional, revealing look at this inexplicable phenomena. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 3 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 PM - White Heron Student Company presents: Twelfth Night This one-hour adaptation is set in December and is full of music and holiday cheer.

White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water Street. Tickets: 508-228-2156 or at whiteherontheatre.org 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at this downtown hot spot! Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

5:30 PM - Movie: Rocketman At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal This fun-for-all show with an original, contemporary score provides a comprehensive and comical telling of Nantuckets history in 70-minutes. Centre Stage downtown in the Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-2195407. Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6:30 PM - The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Preview Party The NHA is partnering with The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show, featuring over 30 antiques dealers from the United States & abroad. Cocktails, light bites, & first access to the show. A Nantucket by Design event 7 PM - Grease on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Stage Summer lovin’ takes hold of the Theatre Workshop stage. This rockin’ production deserves a hand jivin’, twist and shout, one-of-a-kind summer night celebration. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-2285585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - The Weir a Masterpiece by Conor McPherson In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie is spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by local bachelors who drink there. With sexual tension in the air, what starts out as blarney turns dark & supernatural. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 PM - Movie: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Live music at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

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tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children: $10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only.

No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early.

508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Movie: Maiden At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike with Maria Mitchell Association Join Kim Botelho, Dir. of Education, for an evening hike. Participate in a color vision activity, learn how our eyes adjust to the dark, listen for nocturnal animals, take a solo journey if you dare, and enjoy a minty snack while learning about bioluminescence. At the end, hear stories of summer constellations. Register at Mariamitchell.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

August 1-7, 2019

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Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday 5:30-9pm Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2pm Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 6:30 to 8:30 AM - Early-Bird Expedition Join MMA’s Field Ornithologist on a unique birding experience around the island. Own vehicle required. A limited number of excellent binoculars are available for loan. PreRegistration Required. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. Members: $30 Non-Members: $45. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.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 corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 8:30 to 10:30 AM - Workshop with Icarus & Co. Learn to make jewelry using the ancient art of lost wax casting. Following the demo, you will carve your own ring in wax. Sign up at 19 Old South Wharf or 774-325-5916.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-2286799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10).

508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 5 PM - Jeremiah: Inspired Interiors Exhibit A collection of artist and estate endorsed limited edition giclee prints that celebrate leading 20th century illustrators who documented people, trends & places of the past century. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. A Nantucket by Design event 9 AM to 4 PM - $10 T-Shirt Bin Special on select t-shirts for $10, while they last, at O & Co, 16 Straight Wharf 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn.

Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Cosmic Creations: Edible Science for Ages 4 to 8 Limited to the first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before start of program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also 11:15a, 1p, 2:15p, 4p, 5:15p 10 AM - Biodiversity Walks with Dr. Sarah Bois Explore the unique, native sandplain grassland and coastal heathland flora & fauna of Nantucket found at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation property, 110 Eel Point Road $10 per trip (LLNF members free); no advance registration required.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10 to 11:30 AM -“Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Opera But Were Afraid To Ask” Greta Feeney, who performs, studies and teaches voice and opera, breaks down all you need to know about this fascinating and venerated musical art. Free, but registration is required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org continued on page 20

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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 19

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! Part of a long term research project, this is interesting for adults & children. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Blowout Sidewalk Sale at Sara Campbell Extra 50% off sale apparel and 40% off sale accessories at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. 508-680-1626 10 AM to 4 PM - OnlyAuthentics Trunk Show Only Authentics is the world’s most trusted independent dealer of Hermes and Chanel handbags and accessories. Trunk show hosted at The Trinity Collection, 50 Main Street.

10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30pm 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Pop-Up Science Come have fun at the Maria Mitchell Association’s Pop-Up Science cart. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Thad Dupper Meet the author of Attack on Nantucket and The Torchlight Gambit at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 10:45 AM - Amplify Performance A Showcase of songs and dance from The Dreamland’s advanced performers. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 11 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour (ages 13 and up) Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi, 80 min walking tour. For ages 13+ $20. $15 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank. 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Oldest House Join in the interactive and educational exhibits and activities for kids and families.

Historic games crafts demonstrations and sheep are just a few of the activities at this 1686 site. Bring lunch to enjoy under the mulberry tree. 16 Sunset Hill. nha.org 11 AM to 4 PM - NYSID Project Re-imagining The Oldest House Students from the New York School of Interior Design re-imagine the two main rooms at the Oldest House. See their work at the Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill. nha.org A Nantucket by Design event 12 to 1 PM - Tie-Dye Clinic Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. $7/shirt or $5 if you bring your own.

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 to 5 PM - Biological Collections Open Hours Ginger Andrews, Field Ornithologist, opens the Maria Mitchell Assn Research Center for anyone to learn about biological collections, group projects, do research, or look through a microscope. MMA, 4 Vestal St. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 2 PM - Design Panel moderated by Steele Marcoux of Veranda Magazine The design panel brings together outstanding design talent for a lively discussion.

This year’s panelists include Anthony Baratta, Christopher Drake, Cathy Kincaid and Stewart Manger. Followed by a reception and book signing. Tickets at nha.org A Nantucket by Design event 2 to 4 PM - Free Makerspace for Teens - Book Purse for Students Grades 6-12 Make a purse from an old book. Us fabric, glue, and a discarded hardcover book to make a stylish purse. All tools and materials will be supplied. No experience necessary.

Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

2:30 to 4:30 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Dine where the view stays with you forever. Oysters and Clams $1 each. Live Music by PJ Moody Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. Reservations: 508-325-1320 3:30 to 7 PM - Jeff Tuohy Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 7 PM - Timbuk Blues Live music at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

5 to 7:30 PM - Opening Reception in Susan Lister Locke Gallery Featuring acclaimed painter Michael J Moore and his work in Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street. 508-228-2132 SusanListerLocke.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 to 9 PM - Opening Reception at Robert Foster Fine Art Meet artists David Lazarus and MJ Levy Dickson and see their art in Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India Street. Show continues through August 14.

August 1-7, 2019

6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal This fun-for-all show with an original, contemporary score provides a comprehensive and comical telling of Nantuckets history in 70-minutes. Centre Stage downtown in the Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-2195407 Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6 PM - Free Film + Q&A: “Angst: Raising Awareness around Anxiety” A compelling 1 hour film that brings attention to youth anxiety and helps parents better recognize its signs & deepen their understanding. A Q&A with a clinician will follow. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Avenue.

7 PM - Grease on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Stage Summer lovin’ takes hold of the Theatre Workshop stage. This rockin’ production deserves a hand jivin’, twist and shout, one-of-a-kind summer night celebration. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-2285585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - All-Star Private Dinners Dine with one of the renowned design luminaries at an intimate candlelit dinner.

Tickets at NHA.org A Nantucket by Design event 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 to 9 PM - Live Music on the Patio Enjoy live music during dinner at Saltbox, 7 Macy’s Lane.

7:30 PM - White Heron Student Company presents: Twelfth Night This one-hour adaptation is set in December and is full of music and holiday cheer.

White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water Street. Tickets: 508-228-2156 or at whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Movie: Small Foot Free movie at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music Enjoy the music of Sean Lee in the Lounge at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street.

Reservations: 508-325-1320 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12.

Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Morejuice Music and Dancing at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf.

508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Downtown, meet at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. and out of town at the Rotary/I&M Building.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - NHA Museums & Sites Special Openings & Closings Today The Whaling Museum is closed to the public today due to a summer fundraiser, but all the NHAs Historic Homes and Historic Sites will be open free to visitors today. For a list of sites, visit nha.org 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-2286799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street A 2 mile 45 minute nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $15 Cash Only! 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10).

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9 AM to 4 PM - $10 T-Shirt Sale Bin Special on select t-shirts for $10, while they last, at O & Co, 16 Straight Wharf 9 AM to 5 PM - Jeremiah: Inspired Interiors A collection of artist and estate endorsed limited edition giclee prints that celebrate leading 20th century illustrators who documented people, trends & places of the past century. On display in the Sherlund Conference Room, Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. A Nantucket by Design event 9:30 to 10 AM - Meet the Animals at the Maria Mitchell Assn Science Museum The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch. If you love animals, this is a great way to learn about them up close. Registration Required. info@mariamitchell.org 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music & Movement with Miss Britt Creative movement class. Tickets at the Children’s Desk, when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also 11:15a, 1p, 2:15p, 4p, 5:15p 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 AM - Free NanPuppets Performance at Children’s Beach Bring a picnic lunch to Children’s Beach for a puppet show. Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Tabletop Workshop Join Wendy Kvalheim, CEO of Mottahedeh, Margot Shaw, editor-in-chief of Flower magazine, and Kim Merlin of KKM to learn creative ways to set a stunning table & design a beautiful centerpiece. Tickets at NHA.org A Nantucket by Design event 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10 AM to 4 PM - Blowout Sidewalk Sale at Sara Campbell Extra 50% off sale apparel and 40% off sale accessories at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. 508-680-1626 10 AM to 4 PM - OnlyAuthentics Trunk Show Only Authentics is the world’s most trusted independent dealer of Hermes and Chanel handbags and accessories. Trunk show hosted at The Trinity Collection, 50 Main Street.

10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30pm 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Yoga for Kids (Grades 1-5) Beginner’s yoga class for children grades 1-5, with certified yoga instructor Brittany Young. Free and open to the public. Limited to first 15 children. Tickets available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before program begins. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Steven Axelrod Meet the author of the Nantucket Henry Kennis mysteries at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 11 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk and Treasure Hunt (ages 5 to 10) Walk with Pirate Robin to Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure. Search for lost & buried treasure.

Adult must accompany children. Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St: Registration Required: 508-257-4586. Adults: $20, Kids :$15. Ravens-Walk.com 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Old Mill Interactive & educational exhibits and activities for kids & families. Learn about how the mill works & why it works as well today as it did when it was built 273 years ago If the winds are favorable the mill will run & grind corn. Bring lunch & enjoy all the games & exhibits. Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street. Free with museum admission. NHA.org 11 AM to 4 PM - NYSID Project Re-imagining The Oldest House Students from the New York School of Interior Design re-imagine the two main rooms at the Oldest House. See their work at the Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill. nha.org A Nantucket by Design event 11:30 AM - “There’s No Place Like Home” Learn how the concept of “home” has evolved in a world driven by social media, online shopping, & digital convenience. Debbie Propst moderates a panel discussion with Stacey Bewkes, Anne Hardy of Hardylon, and renowned designer Alex Papachristidis. A Nantucket by Design event 11:30 AM to 2 PM - Saturday Brunch at Wauwinet A delectable brunch along the waters of Nantucket Bay in Toppers at the Wauwinet, .

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2:45 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3:30 to 7 PM - Jeff Tuohy Band Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at this downtown hot spot! Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

5:30 PM - Benefit Concert by the Yale Whiffenpoof Alumni This a cappella singing group is comprised of gentlemen who sang in the Whiffenpoofs as Yale undergrads and didn’t want to quit when they graduated. Join them to hear the traditional Yale and Whiffenpoof repertoire and help raise money for Nantucket charities. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street.

5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal This fun-for-all show with an original, contemporary score provides a comprehensive and comical telling of Nantuckets history in 70-minutes. Centre Stage downtown in the Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-2195407 Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6:45 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 7 PM - Nantucket by Design - Night at the Museum A party surrounded by Nantucket history, featuring design lounges, food and drink, music and dancing. Nantucket, the far away isle, leaves us all “lost at sea.” This year’s theme is castaway chic. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894. nha.org A Nantucket by Design event 7 PM - Grease on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Stage Summer lovin’ takes hold of the Theatre Workshop stage. This rockin’ production deserves a hand jivin’, twist and shout, one-of-a-kind summer night celebration. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-2285585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 to 9 PM - Live Music on the Patio Enjoy live music during dinner at Saltbox, 7 Macy’s Lane.

7:30 PM - The Weir a Masterpiece by Conor McPherson In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie is spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by local bachelors who drink there. With sexual tension in the air, what starts out as blarney turns dark & supernatural. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12.

Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 Am - DJ Mikey Music and Dancing at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf.

508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 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

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closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 8:30 AM - Worship on the Beach All are welcome to this contemporary Christian service with open communion. Cliffside Beach, next to Galley Restaurant. Presented by First Congregational Church 8 AM to 1 PM - Sunday Brunch A sweet and savory selection at this downtown chef-owned Nantucket classic: Centre Street Bistro, 29 C entre Street. 508-228-8470 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM to 4 PM - $10 T-Shirt Bin Special on select t-shirts for $10, while they last, at O & Co, 16 Straight Wharf 9 AM to 5 PM - Jeremiah: Inspired Interiors A collection of artist and estate endorsed limited edition giclee prints that celebrate leading 20th century illustrators On display in the Sherlund Conference Room, Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. A Nantucket by Design event 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Classic dishes with waffle, pancake, omelet, carving stations, a raw bar, Bloody Mary Bar, plus Kids Corner, all with a beautiful view of the harbor. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. Reservations: 508-325-1320 10 AM to 4 PM - Blowout Sidewalk Sale at Sara Campbell Extra 50% off sale apparel and 40% off sale accessories at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. 508-680-1626 10 AM to 4 PM - OnlyAuthentics Trunk Show Only Authentics is the world’s most trusted independent dealer of Hermes and Chanel handbags and accessories. Trunk show hosted at The Trinity Collection, 50 Main Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Beach Volleyball Tournament At Jetties Beach to benefit The Nantucket Food Pantry. Register at 508-221-0432.

10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30pm 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Karen Dukess Meet the author of The Last Book Party at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch at Wauwinet A delectable brunch along the waters of Nantucket Bay in Toppers at the Wauwinet, .

Reservations: 508-228-0145 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. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 6 PM - Miss Fairchild Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 PM - Dreamland Conversations Presents Jim Acosta Jim Acosta is CNN chief White House correspondent, currently covering the Trump administration and previously the Obama administration from the White House and the world.

He covers presidential press conferences, visits by heads of states, and issues impacting the Executive Branch of the federal government. Acosta reported from the 2016 campaign trail following Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. 508-228-1784. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org 5 to 7 PM - Julia Newman Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 to 7:15 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Concert: Restless Leg Syndrome Music and fun at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. free.

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nuck 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 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-2285585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - The Weir a Masterpiece by Conor McPherson In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie is spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by local bachelors who drink there. With sexual tension in the air, what starts out as blarney turns dark & supernatural. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12.

Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Contest Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

MONDAY, AUGUST 5 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf.

508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat known as sandplain grasslands. These former farms are now dominated by pitch pines with meadows of wildflowers. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - 21st Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties with author and fitness TV personality Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events and much more.

All fitness levels welcome. Jetties Beach. $40 day/ $175 week/ $300 two weeks.

TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 or TeamHolland.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 corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-2286799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10).

508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 1 PM - Historic Ceramic Transferware with Mary Emery Lacoursiere Use historic images and words on waterslide decals to create one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces. Register at 508-228-1894 or nha.org 9 AM to 1 PM - Nantucket Basket Bracelet with Martha Polachi Hand-weave a beautiful bracelet in a traditional basket-weaving style. No piece of jewelry better represents Nantucket than the Nantucket Basket Bracelet. Register at 508-228-1894 or nha.org 9 AM to 4 PM - $10 T-Shirt Sale Bin Special on select t-shirts for $10, while they last, at O & Co, 16 Straight Wharf 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn.

Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Nanpuppets at the Atheneum for Ages 2 to 7 Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Gallery for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. Free admission. Tickets the day of the program when the library opens.

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10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm,

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4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11 AM - Whale Oil and Wash-Ashores: Nantucket’s Working Waterfront In collaboration with Waypoint Marine, Egan Maritime is delighted to offer a 45 minute historic harbor cruise. Enjoy being on-the-water while also learning about Nantucket’s wharves and working waterfront. Tickets $20 per person at 508-2282505 or at EganMaritime.org 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10:30 AM - Amazing Women of Nantucket A sea capt. was away for as long as 5 years. Some women went along on voyages; others got involved in astronomy, temperance, Women’s Suffrage, & the Abolitionist Movement. Hear incredible stories. Meet at Broad & Centre sts. Registration Required.

Cash only. $20; Kids $10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30pm 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Dani Shapiro Meet the author of Inheritance and other books at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 11:30 AM - Nanpuppets at Cisco Brewery Fun & musical puppet show for children at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508325-5929 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 1:30 to 3:30 PM - Youth Weaving Workship for Ages 7 to 14 Kids can spend the morning making colorful, woven, bangle bracelets or a woven kaleidoscope lighthouse. No previous weaving experience necessary. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. Space limited. Register at 508-228-1177 or NantucketLightShipBasketMuseum.org 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 an island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 4 PM - Beach Discovery Field Trip Go from interested beach visitor to expert beach comber! Join us to learn how to identify the crabs, shells, sponges, and seaweeds commonly found along the beach. Learn about the lives of these animals as we walk along one of Nantucket’s beautiful beaches. Registration Required: 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 3 to 7 PM - Tricky Dicks Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

5:30 PM - Free Meet the Artist featuring PUBLIQuartet An excellent chance for music lovers of all ages to chat with the artists about their craft. PubliQuartet returns after wowing us in 2014. They love to ‘jam’ on familiar quartet themes, but also play the originals with skill and grace. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-0144 NantucketMusicalArtsSociety.org 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-2285585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Jane Condon & Friends Comedy Show Laugh with comedian Jane Condon (of Last Comic Standing and The View) along with Christine Hurley (Montreal Comedy Fest) and Caitlin Peluffo (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert). Tickets $40 at 508-332-4822 or nantucketdreamland.org. Benefits A Safe Place; held in The Dreamland Theatre, S. Water Street.

7 to 9 PM - Summer Sunset Series: Foggy Roots Enjoy an evening of live music on the rooftop with light bites and refreshments. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org continued on page 50

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itance, published this January by Knopf, was the hardest to write: “because I had to find a way to distance myself from events...find a way to have enough narrative distance so that I could craft it into a story that would resonate with readers: something universal that would move readers.” And, though she considers her favorite among her books to always be the most recent one she’s written, she did explain that Inheritance “is the story that explains all the other stories and the things I didn’t know that was driving all the other stories.” She also commented that she is “very proud of the book just before...” which is Hourglass: Time, Memory, Marriage.

Shapiro wrote Inheritance after a family secret was revealed as a result of receiving surprising results from an Ancestry.com DNA test. When asked if she is happy that she learned the truth, she replied "“Absolutely! It was painful, shocking, upsetting, but it was also the truth, and I really do think that the truth sets you free—it is liberating.” She went on to explain “I guess what I do think is that we are living in a period of time when science has outpaced our ability to deal with what we are learning. Bioethics programs are full of people thinking about this…there are aspects of the law that have to deal with this.”

A fan of podcasts, this past February, Shapiro started her own seasonal podcast series called “Family Secrets.” The idea for this new endeavor “came in an organic way out of Inheritance: out of having discovered a family secret —that I was the family secret—and having written a book about it. Some of my other books had thematically centered around secrecy and the corrosiveness of secrecy.” During her book tour for Inheritance, people started shared their family secrets with her. "I’ve been on book tour for Inheritance since January, and I’ve been meeting a lot of people making discoveries. Some of the stories are miraculous and beautiful… some are hard and painful. I believe children deserve to know as much about their identities as they can...It is a course correction… down the road I think that keeping secrets like this will seem insane."

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have historically been favored by farmers because they eat agricultural pests that can damage crops without going for chickens.

Throughout much of its range, Northern Harriers are listed as endangered or threatened. Their populations first declined, like many birds of prey, with the widespread use of DDT. With the ban of DDT in 1972, many populations rebounded.

In Massachusetts, Northern Harriers are listed under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act as a species of special concern. Their declining populations are primarily due to loss of open habitats throughout much of their breeding range. Historically Northern Harriers were known as Marsh Hawks, indicating their other habitat preference, also in decline throughout the eastern US. Nantucket, however, has extensive acreage of sandplain grassland, heathland, and open marsh habitats—perfect for nesting harriers. Another plus for Nantucket is the lack of mammals. Sure, we have rabbits, shrews, rats, and field mice, but aside from our deer herds, there are no large mammals particularly mammal predators (we will save feral cats for another day).

Visitors are often surprised to learn that on Nantucket we have no raccoons, foxes, chipmunks, or even skunks (this despite being positive they smelled them in the night). This lack of mammalian predators is a bonus for groundnesting birds like harriers.

Northern Harrier nests, despite being on the ground, are highly secretive.

I was once conducting vegetation surveys along the south coast of the island.

Unbeknownst to me, there was a Northern Harrier nest right in my transact path. I screamed bloody murder when the adult female flew directly up at me just as I was about to step on the nest. She had been covering the hatchlings with her camouflage body until necessary to move.

Before I could bolt away, I saw three little wrinkly chicks covered in white fuzz and no bigger than avocados. They must have only been a few days old, nestled in a grassy nest surrounded by black huckleberry shrubs. As I hightailed it out of there, my heart still racing, the mother hen was chiding me continued on page 27

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with chirps. She threatened with her talons, dive-bombing me, but I had already abandoned my plant surveys for the day.

During courting, the harriers are truly beautiful. Prior to nesting, pairs engage in aerial flight displays known as sky dancing as well as prey transfers. Sky dancing involves a series of u-shaped undulating flights that sometimes cover a distance of a kilometer or more. For prey transfers, a male will fly high with food and drop it in midair. The female then swoops in to catch the morsel. Research has shown that the rate of prey transfer and the male's ability to provide sufficient food are primary factors in female mate selection. If you see any prey transfers this time of year, it may be parents as they continue to feed their newly fledged young.

Northern Harriers are year-round residents of Nantucket—a fact that makes me like them even more. There's a bit of kinship in having to share your home with so many in the summer months. Of course, there are some migrants as well which arrived to Nantucket in March. Fortunately for harriers, they nest early in the season: starting to establish territories in early spring and nesting where few (except maybe an intrepid ecologist) dare to tread. Unlike their beach-nesting brother, the shorebirds (i.e. piping plovers and terns), beaches are never closed for harrier nests, so they don't raise the ire of summer visitors.

Harriers may be doing well on Nantucket, but they are still a protected species. Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program recommends habitat protection to ensure the longevity of the species.

To view harriers on Nantucket, check out any open heathland, grassland, or marsh habitat. Head of the Plains (owned by The Nantucket Conservation Foundation), the Linda Loring Nature Foundation property on Eel Point Road, or Smooth Hummocks (owned by the Nantucket Land Bank) are all great properties to start with. You can also join one of the multiple bird walks available on-island. Check the calendar for listings.

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had an hand over their eyes or squinted in their sunglasses as they looked west. The bicyclists had their chairs over their backs, towels rolled up on their racks, and hard pushes in their flip flops. My boon companion and I made the turn, crossed the Massassoit Bridge, and parked in the now empty driveway. The sprinkler idly swept back and forth in front of the soaked hydrangea. I turned it off, rolled up the hose, and placed the whole works out of sight while my boon companion tried to convince the rabbits to play with him. I stood with him in the middle of the lawn, scratched his ears, and watched the ocean slowly wash in and out. The sea was calm tonight, attractive and alone in the evening pause. All of the visitors were showering or getting the coals lit or waiting for Black Raspberry in a waffle cone.

There was still time. The evening still held hours and the tide had yet to turn. Had I a boat out here, I could be out on a rip as the Blues and Stripers ran in the sunset. Had the family the time, I could have piled them in the rig, deflated the tires and gone out to Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point for dinner. Or I could leave them where they were, and played nine holes of golf in Miacomet, or had another Madaket Mystery, or taken my shoes off, walked out into the surf with the boon companion and applauded the rescue of several very silly tennis balls. I could, and should, do any of those things in the remaining hours.

Because these days are gone.

We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what will replace them. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what will come next. We do know that whatever is predicted will probably be wrong, one way or the other.

On this island, we spend time, words, money, and sweat preserving what we have, packaging it, and then handing it to our kids. At one end of the political spectrum, we try to preserve a house and some land for them. At the other end, we keep the trucks and the architects out of moors. If we do that and ignore the traffic on Old South Road, we can see where they can enjoy the same days that we do.

But these days are going fast. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pretend that the seals on the continued on page 29

THE 65th ANNUAL HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ 11 am to 4 pm Rain or Shine

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37 Main Street: August 1-3 & 5- 7 Sconset Rotary: August 2, 3, 5 Rafael Osona Auction: August 1-2 10 am-2 pm G. S. Hill Gallery on Straight Wharf: August 1-7 (Cash or checks only)

During regular business hours At all the Homes on the Day of the Tour CASH, CHECK, CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED All proceeds support Nantucket Scholarships, Conservation & Community Projects Round-trip shuttle service from 20 Federal Street To Brant Point beginning at 10:45 am Artwork generously donated by G. S. Hill

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shoreline aren’t leading to sharks in the surf. We can’t pretend that Easy Street only floods during really big storms when it flooded in June. We can’t see these beautiful Monet sunsets and not think of the forest fires in Canada that paint them.

Nantucketers take weathermen with a grain of salt. Hurricanes that are going to hit somehow miss. Snowstorms drop a quarter inch of rain. And Nor’easters tend to pop up when it was announced to be partly cloudy and windy. We tend to be skeptical of predictions up until a seal gets devoured within fifty yards of Surfside sand.

Everything that I saw between Quaker Street and Madaket Beach may not be here in twenty years, from the Land Rover to Massassoit Bridge. Our mundane lives are only mundane because they happen day after day after day. The mundane become heroic through the lens of time. Two hundred years ago, whaleships tied up in the harbor and candle factories in the back yard was the day-to-day mundane life. Then the mundane became history.

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to the public daily from 9am to 5pm.

Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Culture and Tourism is hosting an Instagram contest with a Melville theme: visit podiums at ten locations around Nantucket each with a passage from Moby-Dick, snap a picture, and post to Instagram using #ACKMobyDick to tag yourself reading at the podium. Those who post photos from all ten sites will be entered to win a gift certificate to a Nantucket restaurant For details and the list of podium locations, visit Visitor Services at 25 Federal Street or search #ACKMobyDick on Instagram.

Head over to the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum at 49 Union Street on Melvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday, August 1, from 11 am to noon for a special presentation of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moby Dickâ&#x20AC;? Lightship Basket. Joe and Kathy Gallachio with talk about the creation of the basket, made by Michael Kane and scrimmed by Dorothy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara. The event is $7 (free to museum members).

On Thursday, August 8 from 6-8 pm, the Artists Association of Nantucket will host an opening reception in their gallery at 19 Washington Street for the exhibit Not Down on Any Map: Herman Melville at Sea, an exhibit of contemporary works inspired by Moby-Dick. The opening night reception will feature sea shanties by Joe Flood, a complement to a night dedicated to the sea-faring adventures that inspired Herman Melville.

Monday, August 12 is another anniversary: the sailing of the whaleship Essex, the inspiration behind Moby-Dick. The story of the Essex has also inspired Nat Philbrick, a well-known and local author, to write In the Heart of the Sea. The film version, directed by Ron Howard, will be shown in a special screening at the Dreamland on August 12 at 7 pm. Additionally, tickets can be purchased to hear Philibrick speak as part of the Dreamland Conversations series on August 12. Tickets are $25 at nantucketdreamland.org.

On Thursday, August 14 from 8:30am to noon, the Nantucket Historical Association will present a Melville Symposium at the Quaker Meeting House.

Whaleship log passages from both the NHA Log Book and Moby-Dick will kick off the symposium, followed by discussions by Nathaniel Philbrick, Dr. Jamie Jones, and Dr. Mary K Bercaw Edwards. Tickets are $75 ($50 for NHA members) at nha.org.

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Games & Activities Monday-Thursdays, 9:30am-1:00pm/ Sat 9a12p A wonderful assortment of free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball!

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Times are changing for a long-standing staple in the Nantucket restaurant scene on Centre Street. CENTRE STREET BISTRO will be closing the door at their current location come September. (Many fingers are crossed that chefs Tim and Ruth Pitts will find a new venue to serve their superb cuisine.) This classic BYOB restaurant has served the community well with its honest, uncomplicated, creative food. Make the most of it this summer and enjoy the delightful Bistro Salad from their lunch menu. This salad of romaine lettuce and sliced chicken breast is chock full of apples, blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.

A perfect accompaniment to this scrumptious salad would be BRIDGE LANE ROSÉ in a CAN. Bridge Lane Wine is a second label for Lieb Cellars, based on the North Fork of Long Island in New York. This fun brand is changing the way you think about wine, by making very good wine in an alternative package. This can is 375 ml in size, equivalent to two full glasses of wine. Notes of guava and peach blossom are followed by flavors of strawberry and watermelon. Hip, hip, rosé to this easy, ready to drink Cabernet Franc-based wine!

LUNCH & LIBATIONS Sometimes speed is the name of the game when “flying in and out” to grab a quick sandwich. You can do just that at CROSSWINDS RESTAURANT at the Nantucket Airport, whether you are taking a plane somewhere or just want grab-and-go. The restaurant is open to the public daily from 6 am to 9 pm. Their Classic Reuben sandwich is served on rye bread, piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, and a slice of Swiss Cheese. Bonus is that parking is readily available and free for when you are continued on page 32

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While lobster is such a staple in New England, why not enjoy a regional beer to pair with this meal? MAINE BEER COMPANY â&#x20AC;&#x153;WOODS AND WATERSâ&#x20AC;?

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Nantucket Bake Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Nantucket Cottage Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Nantucket Pool & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum . . . . . . . . . 1 Nantucket Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Saltbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Thai House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Triple Eight Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The UPS Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Topper’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

Call Nantucket . . . . . . . . (phone App) All over the island 2019 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island ACK Eats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island ACK Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Bartlett's Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cisco Brewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Crosswinds Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Easy Riders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Faregrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Great Point Natural History Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Jobe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Island Fun & Shopping Adventure / Eco-Tours

508-422-7466 see website for hikes & times Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com

Tours Mon., Thurs., Fri, & Sat. at 9am & at 1pm Tours offered through mid-October

Haberdashery of New England Fine apparel for men and for women

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Haberdashery of New England has a new location at 14 Easy Street, across from the iconic little red boat. Stop by and check out our lush cashmere, linens, and cottons. Italian weekend wear at its finest, for him and for her! @haberdasheryofne

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Fine apparel for men and for women

Haberdashery Off Price has a new location at 12 Oak Street, across from The Dreamland back lot. Stop by and check out our lush cashmere, linens, and cottons. Italian weekend wear at its finest, for him and for her!

Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

Cashmere, accessories, shoes

In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.

Johnstons of Elgin

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

30% to 60% off EVERYTHING! Luxurious European cashmere

Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours. Tours are offered on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car! www.ttor.org/ccwr

A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. SPECIAL SUMMER SALE: 30 TO 60% OFF EVERYTHING. johnstonscashmere.com

Shearwater Excursions

Joy West Collection

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

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

Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose your Island adventure! We offer Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tours, Kids Fishing, Clamming Expeditions, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available on all our boats. shearwaterexcursions.com

Airlines

Southern Airways Express

1-800-329-0485

New England Season Service mid-June to mid-October

SOUTHERN AIRWAYS is the only commuter airline serving both Palm Beach and Nantucket.

Southern is the most on-time commuter airline in the Continental USA. Southern led the nation in reliability last month. New England Season Service mid-June to mid-October with flights to Nantucket from Norwood, Providence, and New Haven. iflysouthern.com

Antique Show

Nantucket by Design

August 1 to 3, 2019 Annual Design Show to Benefit NHA

508-228-1894 Call or visit our website for tickets

At the height of Nantucket’s summer season, the NHA celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging lectures, previewing an antique show, lively panel discussions, and both intimate and grand gatherings. NANTUCKET BY DESIGN is held this year from August 1-3. Their fabulous closing party, Night at the Museum, at 7 pm on August 3 is not to be missed!

This year’s theme is castaway chic! Enjoy the ultimate Nantucket experience— amazing food, delectable cocktails, rooftop views and dancing the night away under the whale to Yacht Rock Schooner. For tickets, call the NHA at 508-228-1894, or visit nha.org nha.org

Blue Beetle

Apparel & Accessories

Open Daily - 9:30 am to 10 pm Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living.

We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Commonwealth

Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

508.680.1399 Open daily at 12 Oak Street

COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash!

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Erica Wilson

The Original Nantucket Necklace and much more!

508-228-9881 25 Main Street

The Designer of the Original Nantucket Medallions, sterling silver glass enamel necklaces made right here in Massachusetts! Exclusively available at Erica Wilson on Main Street. We ship worldwide! Stop in to see our great collections of clothing and accessories for the entire family. ericawilson.com

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

Open for the Summer Season!

Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

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

Murray’s Outlet Warehouse

508-228-3584 New Street

Open 10 to 5:30 Mon-Sat. Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!

nantucketreds.com If you walk down Orange Street for about a 10-minute stroll, you will come to New Street on your right and there you will find the bargain center of Nantucket Island — MURRAY’S OUTLET WAREHOUSE, the retail outlet with quality merchandise at outlet prices. This is the only bargain center on the Island where you can find name brands of outstanding quality in both ladies’ and men’s sportswear and shoes at fantastically low prices. If you are looking for shoes, slacks, blouses, jackets, dresses, coats or almost anything else, it pays to go to the WAREHOUSE and find some unexpected bargains. All new merchandise at prices you won’t believe, but this outlet is for real!

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm & Sun. 10-5 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

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, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

O & Co

$10 t-shirt bins & sweatshirt sale, while they last

774-333-5197 in the Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Right in the heart of town, O & Co specializes in Nantucket apparel and gifts, hostess and home gifts, as well as affordable clothing from sizes xs to 3x. You’ll find us in The Courtyard leading up to Straight Wharf, next to Aunt Leah’s Fudge. STOP BY THIS WEEK FOR OUR $10 T-SHIRT SALE BIN and $24.99 crew sweatshirts (while supplies las, offer subject to change). Please like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Open daily!

Perch

Contemporary Women’s Clothing

508-680-1706 Open daily at 2 Harbor Square

Perch is a women’s contemporary store that curates today’s coveted brands and brings you the best of the best. Our Nantucket location, on Straight Wharf at the former Vineyard Vines space, has some of our favorites: Veronica Beard,Theory, 360Sweater, Rag & Bone, Vince, and more.

Whether you are going from beach to dinner, attending a fabulous Nantucket wedding or just wanting to stock up on the latest fashions, Perch Nantucket brings you a beautifully edited selection of pieces you can enjoy for years! @perchvail perchvail.com

Peter Beaton

down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients (Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Ashley Judd, Martha Stewart, Liv Tyler, Tommy Hilfiger, and more) as it is for its custom fitted straw hats & handbags, classic striped sailor shirts, and signature hatboxes, Peter Beaton proudly offers “all the best for your family—from hat to toe.” Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. peterbeaton.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Sara Campbell

508-680-1626 Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry 5 South Beach St. BLOWOUT SIDEWALK SALE Tasteful, Timeless, and made in the USA

All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop. Our apparel is proudly made in the USA! Visit SARA CAMPBELL at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! www.saracampbell.com

Seconds Shop

508-228-6677 32 Sparks Avenue

Mon-Fri from 10 to 6 and Sat & Sun from 11 to 5 Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

FairwindsCenter.org/shop 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 ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Fairwinds — Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more (valid only through October 1, 2019).

Art Reproduction, Posters, + Printing

The UPS Store

508-325-8884 Locally owned and operated 61 Old South Road Open Mon-Sat Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more

THE UPS STORE has moved! Stop by their new location at 61 Old South Road for high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across—stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

Gallery open 10 to 5 Mon.-Sat. & 11-4 on Sun.

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & Seward Johnson Gallery is the only gallery that exclusively shows the work of Nantucket artists. Over the years, it has become the primary source for art on the island. The downtown building hosts a year-round schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and community-oriented arts events like our annual museum-quality exhibition drawn from the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one or several of our many wonderful art classes. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery

Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily and celebrating over three decades at 40 Straight Wharf. His original oil and watercolor paintings capture the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com

Gallery at Four India

Open daily from 10 am A fine selection of fine art and a sensational gallery of glass

508-228-8509 upstairs at 4 India Street

THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is an exhibition gallery that offers the collector a tranquil space to browes through fine collections of art. Our Fine contemporary art glass collection is Nantucket’s only source for the most unique sculptures made in crystal and glass. Follow us on Facebook at The Glass Group -Contemporary Glass Art. Don’t miss our sculptures in the park on India Street and The Hadwin House on upper Main Street! These are two public locations for fine art bronzes from our collections. We welcome your to share your pics and comments on instagram at thegallerynantucket. . thegallerynantucket.com

Hostetler Gallery 740-591-8180 Open Daily 42 Centre St Sculpture & Art of David Hostetler plus works by Ellen Carey and John Reuter Located in beautiful downtown Nantucket, HOSTETLER GALLERY proudly exhibits the exquisite work of professional artists. The sculpture, prints, and paintings of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings, photography and more are on display. Hostetler’s “Tribal Figure” currently graces the Nantucket mid-island rotary. Exotic and American species are used in his wood sculpture— the largest being 13 feet tall. Art in the downtown gallery ranges from intimate small formats to monumental. Selling art for 40 years on Nantucket.

DavidHostetler.com, hostetlergallery.com

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Ireland Galleries

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

If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too!

There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene 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

Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open in a new location at 20 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss our collection of pre-owned Nantucket art. We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Terry Walsh, 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 by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, and Amy Burrough. Back again this season is work by Anne S. Terry and Joe Elliott. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn). And NEW THIS SEASON: Island Weaves — Karin Sheppard’s beautiful handwoven shawls, scarves, rugs, and more

Robert Foster Fine Art

508-221-3056 Opening Reception Friday, Aug 2 from 6-9 pm 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s) RobertFosterFineArt.com Featuring David Lazarus and M.J. Levy Dickson

ROBERT FOSTER FINE ART is a gallery featuring art by a selection of the island’s most talented artists working today. With a full schedule of rotating exhibitions—group and featured artists shows—everyone will find a gem to add to their collection. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India. Voted “Best of Nantucket.”

Banking

Cape Cod 5

888-225-4636 Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street

Open Monday-Saturday

We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys.

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories

Nantucket Pool & Spa

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

Swim on over to NANTUCKET POOL & SPA CENTER at 1 Hanabea Lane off of Old South Road to see our new sand and pool toys. We also have diving games, sandcastle kits, life vests, exercise equipment, floats, and more! We have your favorite brands: Melissa and Doug, Texas Rec, Swimline, and more! We have amazing deals on our Clearance Rack.

Cook’s Cycle

Bike Rentals

Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

cookscyclesnantucket.com 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!

Easy Riders

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Mongoose bicycles, as well as retro-style Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. They have a safe and convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. easyridersbikerentals.com

Island Bike Company

Open daily; free delivery & pickup for rentals Bike rentals for the entire family, sales & service

508-228-4070 25 Old South Road

Finally, there’s a bicycle shop where you don’t have to fight the traffic— ISLAND BIKE COMPANY at 25 Old South Road (just past Amelia Drive)! ISLAND BIKE COMPANY offers bike rentals by the day, week, or month—and that’s not all! They also rent Burley Trailers, Trail-a-Bikes, and single & double baby joggers. Full repair facility and new bike sales also offered. ISLAND BIKE COMPANY is conveniently located on the Old South Road bike path, and they offer free delivery & pickup for rentals. Great rental rates!

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Nantucket Bike Shop

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

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

NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards. nantucketbikeshop.com

Wheels of Delight

508-901-9473 4 South Beach Street, Ext.

Raleigh Venture 2.0 E-Bike for Rent

The sun is working overtime for us, and we have the only solar array in the old historic district of Nantucket. We use it to charge up our fleet of speedy, eco-friendly rental e-bikes. Come take a ride on the sun at WHEELS OF DELIGHT at 4 South Beach Street, Ext. (along the side street between Walter’s and The Juice Bar). wheelsofdelight.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

“Harvey A. Young’s Bicycle Shop “started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with more than 85 years in business, the 3rd generation is running YOUNG’S. The Youngs and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. Check out the website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island.” Reservation & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

Yesterday’s Island

508-228-9165 In print, online, on your cell phone

Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 49 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 Open Daily at 54 Main Street

See Calendar of Events for our book signings

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for nearly 50 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events. mitchellsbookcorner.com

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 Open Daily at 25 Broad Street

Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books. In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading. nantucketbookworks.com

Buses

NRTA

See display ad for times and routes Year-Round Bus Routes

508-228-7025 Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St.

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com.

Service is provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule in this paper or visit nrtawave.com for complete information or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $2 or $3 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. nrtawave.com

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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

Car Rentals 508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits! Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pickup from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our specials. All major credit cards accepted.

Nantucketislandrentacar.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Young’s Bicycle Shop added cars and 4x4’s to their rental fleet in the late 1970s. 4-door JEEP WRANGLERS and HONDA CIVIC SEDANS are their vehicle choices this year. Their Jeeps have manually convertible soft tops with both Town of Nantucket and Great Point beach driving stickers. The Civics are 4-door models with seat belts for 5. All YOUNG’S vehicles come equipped with windshield wipers if it rains (not likely), heaters if it’s cold (not this year), and AC if it’s too hot (it rarely gets too hot on Nantucket). Request a reservation at their website, call during open hours to check price and book a confirmed reservation or come by the shop to see what’s available today. youngsbicycleshop.com

Charters - Sailing & Boating

Endeavor

Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing

508-228-5585 Slip 1015, Straight Wharf

“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 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available.

Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Shearwater Excursions

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

Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose your Island adventure! We offer Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tours, Kids Fishing, Clamming Expeditions, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available on all our boats. shearwaterexcursions.com

Children’s Clothing & Accessories

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm & Sun. 10-5 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

Nantucketreds.com

Pinwheels

Children’s clothing, toys and accessories

508-228-1238 32 Centre Street

Located at 32 Centre Street, PINWHEELS has been under the same ownership and a staple for all things kids for 30 years. Our motto has always been - clothing, toys and lots of fun. The friendly staff is ready with a smile to help you find something special. Alongside of Appaman, Pink Chicken, Petit Bateau, Tooby and Serendipity are beautiful items handmade for us that are unique to Nantucket. The selection of toys includes HABA, Corolle and Moulin Roty. Stop by 32 Centre Street to see why PINWHEELS is still a favorite after all these years.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Cigars

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 2pm Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for the largest selection of fine cigars and

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes,

508-901-9399 Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 2pm Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

Upstairs at 2 Union Street

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Island Fun & Shopping 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

508-228-0722 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

Concerts

Boston Pops on Nantucket

508-825-8250 at Jetties Beach on Saturday, Aug 10 Benefit concert for Nantucket Cottage Hospital The Best Summer Event on Nantucket!

Rated the Best Summer Event each year on Nantucket, the annual Pops on Nantucket concert with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra this year will feature special guest performer THE SPINNERS. Gates open at 4:30pm; please be seated by 6:30. Show opener at 6:45, and the show begins at 7:00pm. The evening concludes at 9 pm with a fantastic fireworks show.

Don’t miss it! Tickets available now, while they last, at nantuckethospital.org

Nantucket Musical Arts Society

508-228-1287 Box 897, Nantucket, MA 02554

Tuesday Evening Concerts at 7 pm Featuring Acclaimed Musicians

The NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of performances in its 61st consecutive season. Now’s the time to buy your season pass! All concerts will be in the First Congregational Church at 62 Centre Street, on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Series and individual tickets to concerts are available by mail, at the door, at The Antiques Depot at 2 S. Beach Street, or at the Lochtefeld Gallery on Fair Street.

Monday night “Meet the Artists” are free, informal gatherings at 5:30 pm in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Come and listen to the artists talk about their lives and the program to be performed. nantucketmusicalartssociety.org

Yale Whiffenpoof Alumni Saturday, August 3 at 5:30 pm Benefit concert

The Whiffenpoof Alumni sing a Concert for Charity at the Congregational Church. Centre Street.

Concert by an offshoot of the world-renown Yale Whiffenpoofs, this a cappella singing group is made up of gentlemen who sang in the Whiffenpoofs as Yale undergraduates. These are the guys who didn’t want to quit when they graduated and have been singing Whiffenpoof arrangements ever since, the way you may remember them. The concert is being given to raise money for a basket of important but less-visible Nantucket charities, including The Nantucket Food Pantry, Nantucket Habitat for Humanity, Marla Ceely Lamb Fund, and Boston MedFlight. A $20 donation is suggested. Children & students are free.

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round.

Consignment & Thrift

Island Treasures

Confections

Free sample available: just ask!

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more.

There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find.

Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages.

AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com

Unique Artisan Chocolates Created Fresh!

Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

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

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2019 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 the 2018 Contest are online at nantucket.net. The 2019 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2019. 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 New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

Nantucket’s UPS STORE has moved! Stop by their new location at 61 Old South Road for a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plus they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Cranberry Products

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts. Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate. And you’ve got to try her mouth-watering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

508-228-0789 17B North Beach Street

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm & Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more

Free sample available: just ask!

First Congressional Church, 62 Centre Street

August 1-7, 2019

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

nantucketchocolate.com Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on Food Network’s “Food Finds,” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch and Sea Salt Caramels, Coco the Whale™ truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist™ Almonds.

Sweet Inspirations’ artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition collectible tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine,” “Rainbow Fleet,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

nantucketchocolate.com Inspired by Nantucket’s Cranberry Harvest, Sweet Inspirations Chocolatier created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweet cranberries lavishly covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. Sweet Inspirations’ exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show and Food Network’s “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets and limited edition gift tins including “Rainbow Fleet,” “Sailors Valentine,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and party favors. Other unique cranberry recipes include Cranberry Caramels with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981, this amazing shop and showcase kitchen is an experience not to be missed. Discover Sweet Inspirations~NantucketChocolate.com at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. Come enjoy a complimentary tasting of delectable chocolate.

Family Fun

Family Activities @ Children’s Beach

Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach thru mid-August Fun & games for children and families

508-228-0925 at Children’s Beach

nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. From mid-June to mid-August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors games and activities for everyone. Yoga, puppets, spike ball, kite making, and more!

Plus free concerts and outdoor films every week. See our display ad for details.

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

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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 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! $110 per person. Private charters are also available for $500. fishnantucket.net

Fitness

Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp

August 5 to 16, from 8-9 am Monday-Friday register at Jetties Beach Strength Training, Team Exercises, and More

ACK 4170

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

Gifts

508.680.1777 Open daily 1A Old North Wharf (at Easy Street) ACK4170.com Beautiful gifts & products created by small makers & artists

Visit our store on the corner of Easy Street and Old North Wharf... A gift boutique featuring small makers and artists creating beautiful, high-quality gifts, apparel, jewelry, home decor, art, and accessories. Our ACK 4170™ apparel is salty good! Sail with us on Instagram: ack4170

Hill’s of Nantucket

Unusual and 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 situated on the water at Straight Wharf. gshill.com

Made on Nantucket

Jewelry, Bakelite, Art Glass, & much more

Signs, Banners, & Posters

508-325-8884 New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road

Open Monday - Saturday

Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.

Hats 508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe

PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients and philanthropic endeavors as it is for as it is custom fitted straw hats, signature hatboxes, handbags, and authentic Nantucket sailor shirts—Peter Beaton is a hidden gem that you don’t want to miss. Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. peterbeaton.com

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab

arrowheadfurniture.com ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond 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.

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Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. Get your authentic Nantucket shirts, vests, hats, and more! You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Peter Beaton

Furniture

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

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Open Daily Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

203-550-6767

For 21 years, fitness & lifestyle expert Tom Holland has led his original NANTUCKET BEACH FITNESS CAMP on the sands of the picturesque island of Nantucket. Always held the first two weeks in August, campers are led through a unique fitness program in the early morning Jetties Beach sunrise. Not a “boot camp,” [how hard is it to yell at people?] Tom prefers to call it an “Adult Gym Class,” providing a fun yet challenging workout tailored to each person’s personal fitness level. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events and much more. Tom also teaches while he trains, giving fitness, nutrition and motivation tips throughout each and every workout. From the beginner exerciser to advanced athlete, Tom challenges each person to push his or her own personal limits. Camp size limited - register early to reserve your spot! teamholland.com

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

Fishing Charters

Herbert T.

August 1-7, 2019

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Don’t miss the 2018 Nantucket Stroll Christmas ornament, exclusively at MADE ON NANTUCKET. They has a large selection of gifts, including limited edition Stroll Pochettes and Donn Russell framed mini offset litho prints for just $49! Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, and Amy Burrough. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. This season we are featuring pre-owned Nantucket art.

Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum

508-228-1894, ext. 138 Whaling Museum, 11 Broad St Monday-Saturday 10am-10pm & Sunday 10am-5pm 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

Since 1911, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more.

Nantuckethospital.org

Home Decor

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com

Icarus & Co

Open Daily Jewelry and Home Decor

774-325-5916 19 Old South Wharf

icarusandco.com A modern take on ocean inspired design. Our fine jewelry and beautiful objects are made byhand in ACK and NYC. Meet the artists and discover organic and one-of-a-kind jewelry, art, ceramics, pillows and more in our new flagship store and workshop. Join us for jewelry wax carving and illustration classes on Friday mornings. Sign up online.

The J. Butler Collection

Open daily Fine Interiors, Antiques, Unique Gifts

508-228-8429 12 Main Street, Rear Courtyard

Our new collection is receiving rave reviews. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily in downtown Nantucket. Find us just half a block from Main Street, in the charming courtyard just off Washington Street, across from the iconic Compass Rose.

JButlerCollection.com

Jobe Systems

Home Media Systems

Visit our on-island Experience Center Home Theatres, Sound Systems, Media Integration

508-332-1508 26A Daffodil Lane

JOBE SYSTEMS has recently relocated our Experience Center to 26A Daffodil where we plan to continue our 10 years of being on-island to serve our valued Nantucket clients. For more than 25 years, JOBE SYSTEMS has offered homeowners the elegance and simplicity of discrete sound, quality lighting design, motorized shades, and hidden media systems. Our award-winning custom electronics firm specializes in providing our residential and commercial clients with lifestyle enhancing electronic systems utilizing a highly experienced team of in-house dedicated professionals that are certified and trained in their individual disciplines. Our goal is to ensure that JOBE SYSTEMS affords its customers the most intuitive, integrated, and easy-to-use custom lifestyle solutions available today that offer continuity of operation in multiple residences throughout the country when required. We’re located on Nantucket, and also have offices in Houston, Chicago, Vail/Aspen, and San Diego. jobesystems.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Internet

Nantucket.net

508-228-6777 Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More

Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net

ACK Weather

Island Apps 508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road

Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather Download on the App Store

Nantucket weather is always an adventure. Follow along with ACKweather for daily reports on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with @ACKweather. Stay up-to-date with tides and currents.

Check the wave report and ferry schedules along with daily weather reports. Brought to you by Egan Maritime Institute, ACKweather can be customized for your favorite information. Download it now from the App Store and view it online at ackweather.com ackweather.com

Call Nantucket

Your telephone book for Nantucket

FREE download for IOS and Android

Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-to-date and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com

Blue Beetle

Jewelry

Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living.

We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Icarus & Co

Jewelry and Home Decor

774-325-5916 19 Old South Wharf

A modern take on ocean inspired design. Our fine jewelry and beautiful objects are made by hand in ACK and NYC. Meet the artists and discover organic and one-of-a-kind jewelry, art, ceramics, pillows and more in our new flagship store and workshop. Join us for jewelry wax carving and illustration classes on Friday mornings. Sign up online. icarusandco.com

Jessica Hicks Nantucket

Featured in “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand

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 Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket.

JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com

The Love Shack by Lola

10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!

LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, soaps and more.

Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

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Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts

508-228-0272 1 Orange Street

Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary - including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists.

Nantucketjewelryandart.com

Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list!

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers.

NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearls.com

R Simantov Fine Jewelry

Open daily; appointments recommended contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

508-228-2918, 917-324-4410 14 Easy Street

R SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value. The firm resurrects lost techniques from the past, utilizing the most exquisite materials and outstanding craftsmanship to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Works by R SIMANTOV have been recognized with international design awards and installed in permanent museum collections. R SIMANTOV’s masterpieces illustrate the playfulness and whimsical beauty that can be created with unique combinations of metals and precious stones. The resulting pieces are fine treasures reminiscent of classical styles, with touches of modern elegance. rsimantov.com

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

Inspired and Creative Jewelry

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. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.228.2132. susanlisterlocke.com

The Trinity Collection

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

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.

Cape Cod 5

Mortgages & Banking

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

508-247-1709, 508-247-1795 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street

CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-2471795 or visit their website at CapeCodFive.com www.capecodfive.com

Movies & Theatre

Dreamland Foundation

Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More!

More than just a movie theatre

508-332-4822 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

The Aquarium

Museums & Sites

Open Mon.-Sat. from 10 to 4 Touch tank, marine science education programs

508-228-9198 28 Washington Street

The AQUARIUM is one of several island sites dedicated to science and history operated by the Maria Mitchell Association. The island’s only public aquarium, it offers a touch tank, and many marine science education programs for all ages. Located on Nantucket Harbor at 28 Washington Street, it is open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 4pm. The Maria Mitchell Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1902. Properties include: The Mitchell House, historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell; Hinchman House Natural Science Museum, Loines Observatory, Vestal Street Observatory, The Aquarium, and the new Science Center. Programs include: Nature Walks, Marine Ecology Trips, Discovery Classes, Lectures, Observatory Open Nights. mariamitchell.org

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Maria Mitchell Association

508-228-9198 Programs offered daily; register now for Summer Discovery Programs Science center, museums, programs for all ages mariamitchell.org

The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “learning by doing.” The Association operates 2 observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered through the year for people of all ages.

Nantucket Historical Association

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

Your portal to Nantucket history Nantucket’s #1 rated attraction!

No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifactrich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. nha.org

Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum

508-228-1177 Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am to 4:30pm “Innovations in Nantucket Basketry” 49 Union Street, a short walk from Main St.

Weaving Nantucket’s past into its future, the NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM is THE place to go to learn about this island craft and why these baskets are so treasured. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the Lightship Basket’s significance for future generations. Located in the historic district, the Museum is a five minute walk from lower Main Street. Parking available.

Open Tuesday-Saturday. nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Mon.-Sat. from 10am to 5pm; Sun. from noon to 5pm New Exhibit: Rescue of the BRITISH QUEEN

508-228-1885 158 Polpis Road drive or take a FREE shuttle

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. Our family-friendly programs and more designed to appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $10 adults; $7 for seniors & college students; $5 for ages 6-17; and free for members, active duty Military, and kids under 6. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. nantucketshipwreck.org

Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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. arrowheadnursery.com

Real Estate

The Archer - Beacon Hill Residences Discover effortlessly elegant living...

1 to 4 bedrooms; price upon request

857-305-3148 A location unlike any other

THE ARCHER RESIDENCES joins two historically significant buildings to create the first fully amenitized, full-service luxury condominium in Beacon Hill. With 62 residences, 24-hour white glove services, and impeccably designed indoor and outdoor spaces for health, wellness, and socializing, this boutique property offers an entirely new way to enjoy life in Boston’s most desirable neighborhood. Sales Gallery: 857-305-3148 thearcherresidences.com

Rentals and Properties for Sale

ACK Distinctive Properties Find your perfect Nantucket Home

508-332-8044

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Island Fun & Shopping Shoes

Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.

Murray’s Outlet Warehouse

508-228-3584 New Street

Open 10:30 to 5 Mon-Sat. Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!

nantucketreds.com If you walk down Orange Street for about a 10-minute stroll, you will come to New Street on your right and there you will find the bargain center of Nantucket Island — MURRAY’S OUTLET WAREHOUSE, the retail outlet with quality merchandise at outlet prices. This is the only bargain center on the Island where you can find name brands of outstanding quality in both ladies’ and men’s sportswear and shoes at fantastically low prices. If you are looking for shoes, slacks, blouses, jackets, dresses, coats or almost anything else, it pays to go to the WAREHOUSE and find some unexpected bargains. All new merchandise at prices you won’t believe, but this outlet is for real!

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm & Sun. 10-5 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Nantucketreds.com Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

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.

YALE WHIFFENPOOF ALUMNI will sing its Fourth Annual Charity Concert on Saturday, August 3rd at 5:30pm First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street The Whiffenpoof Alumni is an a cappella singing group made up of gentlemen who sang in the Whiffenpoofs as Yale Undergraduates.

These are the guys who didn’t want to quit when they graduated, and have been singing Whiffenpoof arrangements ever since.

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 2pm Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties! 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, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.

AckGrayLady.com

Special Events

65th Annual House & Garden Tour

August 7 from 11am to 4 pm, rain or shine

Photo by Terry Pommett

The Whiff Alumni in their youth.

The Whiff Alumni as grown-ups.

The concert is being given to raise money for a basket of important but less-visible Nantucket charities, including: The Nantucket Food Pantry, Nantucket Habitat for Humanity, the Marla Ceely Lamb Fund of Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket, and Boston MedFlight.

A $20 donation is suggested. Children and students are free.

All door receipts will be donated to the charities.

This is your way of having fun and doing good at the same time!

Come to the concert for a truly enjoyable experience before you go off to dinner.

Hear the traditional Yale and Whiffenpoof repertoire performed as you may remember it.

Tickets $70 in advance or $75 “A Summer Day on Brant Point”

THE NANTUCKET GARDEN CLUB’s 65th Annual House & Garden Tour takes place on Wednesday, August 7. Visit beautiful homes and gardens around Brant Point. Round-trip shuttle service from Federal Street to Brant Point begins at 10:30am day of the tour. Advance tickets are $70 and are available at NantucketGardenClub.org — tickets for $75 are also available at GS Hill Gallery on Straight Wharf starting August 1 at a table on Main Street August 1-3 and 5-7, also at a table near the Sconset Rotary August 2, 3, and 5. Tickets can also be purchased at the houses on the day of the tour. All proceeds support Nantucket scholarships, conservation and community projects. nantucketgardenclub.org

Jane Condon & Friends Comedy Show

508-332-4822 One Night Only: Monday, August 5 at 7pm in The Dreamland, 17 South Water Street Comedy Show tickets $40 at NantucketDreamland.org

Summer resident Jane Condon is bringing old friend Christine Hurley, “The Queen of Boston Comedy,” to the Dreamland Theatre for her annual show. Christine has performed at the Montreal Comedy Festival, every club in New England, and several times at Boston Garden for Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home. (Last November, she got a standing ovation from the crowd of 7,000.) Jane is also pleased to bring new friend Caitlin Peluffo, a comedy warrior and favorite at New York Comedy Club, Stand-Up NY, The Stand, Broadway, and Carolines. A portion of the proceeds from the August 5th show will go to A Safe Place.

NantucketDreamland.org

OnlyAuthentics Trunk Show August 1, 2, 3, & 4 the finest luxury handbags

212-477-0116 in The Trinity Collection, 50 Main Street

Only Authentics team has curated rare and beautiful Hermès and Chanel handbags and

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accessories, showcasing the collections in two flagship stores Palm Beach and Aspen. With over 30 years of experience in the industry the Company began to collect and hold exclusive pieces that were seen as rare. OA focused on Chanel and Hermes being the investment quality handbags in luxury. onlyauthentics.com

Sunglasses

Summer Shades

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Oliver Peoples, Tory Burch, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Smith, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

JULY 23 TO AUG 10

BENNETT HALL

August 1-7, 2019 SEASON PRODUCERS

Kay and Peter Bernon Max and Pamela Berry LEADING ACTOR SPONSORS

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Theatre

Nantucket! The MusACKal

6 pm Wednesdays-Sundays till September 1

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street A HysterACKal HistorACKal Romp

NANTUCKET! The MusACKal is a raucous all-ages live show with an original, contemporary score, which provides a comprehensive and comical telling of 400 years of Nantucket’s history in a tight 70-minutes of hysterACKal, historACKal song & dance. Performed Wednesdays – Sundays at 6pm ‘til September 1 on Centre Stage at Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street, Tickets: NantucketTheMusACKal.com

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket GREASE on stage through August 24 SEUSSICAL the MUSICAL through August 10

508-228-4305 Community Theatre at It’s Finest at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St

TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 60 years. Their 2019 Season continues with the American classic GREASE, and continues through August 24. The perfect show for kids and families, SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL is on the TWN stage from July 23 to August 10.

For subscriptions and tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305, stop by upstairs at 50 Main Street, or visit theatreworkshop.com

White Heron Theatre Company

508-825-5268

ON STAGE: The Weir through Aug. 17 Twelfth Night with shows thru Aug. 2 Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre

5 North Water Street

WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s only professional Equity theater company. They have a fabulous season planned for their new destination theatre space in the midst of the island’s historic district. Join them for The Weir by Conor McPherson through August 17. And through August 2, escape the heat and cool off with a festive presentation of Twelfth Night. This onehour adaptation is set in December and is full of music and holiday cheer. Tickets for these and other performances and special events are available at www.whiteherontheatre.org or call 508825-5268. Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make theatre truly transformative. whiteherontheatre.org

Tours - Beach

Natural History Tour

Tours Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Book online at www.ttor.org/ccwr

508-228-6799 Coskata-Coatue 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. NEW for 2019: book online at www.ttor.org/ccwr

Tours - Bus

Barrett’s Tours 508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; 9:30 am &12:30 pm departs from corner of Federal & Chestnut sts Private charters available for weddings and private events BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years.

They operate comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. BARRETT’S tour buses have huge windows that afford views which can’t be matched. BARRETT’S TOURS has a tour weekdays at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm and weekends (July 1-Aug. 30) at 12:30 pm that departs from the corner of Federal & Chestnut streets, right across from the Information Center. Tickets are available from the driver. Charter bus service for group tours, clambakes, and weddings also available. For tour info & reservations, call us at 508-228-0174. To charter a bus for a wedding or party, fax us your dates and times at 508-228-3823, and BARRETT’S TOURS will call you back to make the arrangements.

Island Tours 774-368-4408 Tours last 1 hour, 15 min.

Call for schedule & to book for weddings & groups Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company 10 Washington Street NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the premiere transportation company on the island. Utilizing our brand new, air-conditioned buses, we will ensure you travel in style, and comfort! Whether it be a bus tour around Nantucket, your dream wedding, or a company or group outing, we have something to suit you. nantucketbustours.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Ara’s Van Tours

Text/Call 508-228-1951 9:30am, 12:30pm or later in the day 1.5 to 2-hour van tour; private charters available

2015+2016+2017+2018+ 2019 TRIP ADVISOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: ARA’S TOURS for 5 years in a row! Enjoy waterfront summer homes; Brant Point Light, Historic 1800 homes; a 1746 Windmill; Great Point Light; a Cranberry Bog, Sankaty Head Light; and, rose covered cottages of ‘Sconset. ...on a clear day we can see all three lighthouses! Private charters available ...the value is there. TEXT 508.228.1951 call for pickup. We STOP for photographs. arastours.com

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”

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

Tours - Van

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 40 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger Ford with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.

Tours - Walking

Guided Walking Tours

508-228-1894 Walking Tours offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc.

Departs at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St.

Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:30 am and at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine.

Tickets: $15 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $13. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466 see website for hikes & times Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History”

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See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Scheduled tours & private tours

508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”

The 3-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Historic Mansions & the 1746 Windmill, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Private tours and group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details.

Raven’s Walk

See calendar of events for dates & times of walks Featured in the Boston Globe and the NY Times Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England”

508-257-4586

Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her History of Nantucket Walk, Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket, and Raven’s Night Walk are great for adults and families. Along the way, you will hear tales of Nantucket’s past infused with ghostly encounters that took place throughout the centuries. Or you’ll hear all about Nantucket’s beginnings, and its fascinating history. Kids will love Raven’s Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse with Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks, & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times of walks, see the Calendar of events in this publication. ravens-walk.com

Walk in the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell

A Self-Guided Walking Tour Available at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St, and the MMA, 4 Vestal St.

In 1847, Maria Mitchell discovered a telescopic comet from atop the Pacific Bank. Her discovery led to world-wide fame as America’s first woman astronomer. Discover her life and her legacy of science education that continues today, 200 years after her birth. mariamitchell.org

Toys

Pinwheels

508-228-1238 32 Centre Street

Children’s clothing, toys and accessories

Located at 32 Centre Street, PINWHEELS has been under the same ownership and a staple for all things kids for 30 years. Our motto has always been - clothing, toys and lots of fun. The friendly staff is ready with a smile to help you find something special. Alongside of Appaman, Pink Chicken, Petit Bateau, Tooby and Serendipity are beautiful items handmade for us that are unique to Nantucket. The selection of toys includes HABA, Corolle and Moulin Roty. Stop by 32 Centre Street to see why PINWHEELS is still a favorite after all these years.

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line Cruises

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable high-speed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the highest level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. hy-linecruises.com

SeaStreak

Call for reservations Reliability, Luxury, Comfort

1-800-262-8743 Ferry to Nantucket from New Bedford & NYC

Travel in style on one of SeaStreak’s 400 passenger vessels, the largest, fastest, most luxurious catamarans in the New York Harbor! SeaStreak vessels offer 3 spacious decks, a full service cash bar, food concessions and flat screen TV’s with movie showings. No traffic, No stress! All summer long our ferries will depart from our NY/NJ docks on Friday afternoon and return from Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday. And Nantucket departures mean easy travel to Martha’s Vineyard then on to New York City! Call for details and reservations. seastreak.com

The Trinity Collection

Watches

Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We 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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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

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3 Vestal Street Established in 1908. View an outdoor scale model of the solar system, learn how to operate a sundial, and observe some sunspots. Learn about modern astronomy in our permanent indoor exhibit. Seasonal daily tour at 2pm.

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1 Vestal Street Built in 1790, tour what is now a museum dedicated to astronomer Maria Mitchell and her family. See artifacts from their daily life in the 19th century.

Open mid-June to Labor Day for guided tours, 10am-4pm.

13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, visit the restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory. On-going exhibits & films. 11am-4pm daily.

Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activityfor kids, a cross between a classic natural history museum, a zoo, and a science center. It is a great place to learn about the plants, animals, and birds of Nantucket. Open mid-June to Labor Day.

16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990.

28 Washington Street The Aquarium displays local Nantucket species and is an excellent place to learn about the amazing sealife around the island. Displays are always changing and range from crabs and shellfish to fish and eels. Seasonal.

Please visit mmo.org for more information

50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country.

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15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933.

8 Howard Street Originally a livestock barn dating to the late 18th century, it was transformed into a summer home and art studio by Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan in the 1930’s.

8 Gardner Street Built in 1886 after the Great Fire, and restored in 2012, this is the last remaining 19th century fire house on the island. Artifacts from Nantucket’s firefighting history are on display.

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96 Main Street A sign of the golden era of whaling, the house is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1845 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen.

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7 Fair Street Constructed by the Society of Friends as a school in 1838, the island’s last surviving Quaker Meeting House. Open during library hours.

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4 Mill Street Built in 1805, the historic mansion now offers arts & crafts classes taught using traditional techniques.

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62 Centre Street Originally built in 1725, dismantled and moved to its this site in 1765. The current tower was added in 1968. Climb the tower for a view of the town & harbor, seasonal.

1 India Street Books, periodicals, dvds and also a collection of art and artifacts on display from Nantucket’s history. Closed Sun & Mon.

Lower Main Street Once the warehouse of merchant William Rotch, look for the quarterboard naming his 3 Nantucket ships. In 1859, a group of former whaling captains bought it and gathered to play cribbage & tell tales of days at sea.

3 Federal Street Built in 1897.

2 Centre Street Built in 1831.

93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.

Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. 20 Fair Street Built in 1838.

29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use.

11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell.

49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

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

Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle.

Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk.

Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach.

Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families.

Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally.

Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point.

Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship.

Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area.

Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer.

Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.

SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond.

South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport.

Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally.

Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach.

Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.

WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

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

Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset.

Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.

BAY & POND BEACHES

Miacomet Pond: Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered.

Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the

Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities.

Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals.

Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup.

Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Leave only footprints...

Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Please respect Nantucket’s fragile environment and the beauty of our island. Clean up your litter, respect private property, and use only designated entry points. In areas where dune reclaimation is taking place, please do not cross the rope or fence barriers protecting the dunes.

BEACH SAFETY •Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow.

•Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.

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Nantucket Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop

Bakeries 508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road

All the products you love & mail order online

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper?

Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

Nantucketbakeshop.com

Nantucket Cookie Company

Open daily we ship anywhere Decorate small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-5814 inside Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St.

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! nantucketcookie.net

Brewers, Distillers, + Vineyard

Cisco Brewers

5 Bartlett Farm Road, 508-325-5929 Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome!

At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services in-season: every 15 min from 12 noon or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com

Clubs & Entertainment

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub with entertainment 7 nights a week in Season. With Karaoke, DJ’s and Live Local Bands, there is something for everyone. We also have the largest screen in town to watch your favorite sporting events. All Craft beers on one of the largest Draft selections on island and delicious Craft Cocktails developed by our seasoned, friendly Barstaff.

Theroseandcrown.com

Coffee Shops

The Bean

4 India St & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop

508-228-6215 Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks

THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at nantucketcoffee.com

Light Food & Take-Out

Bartlett’s Farm

Open daily 8am to 7pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. Lobster Dinners are back from 4pm, take home a 11/2 lb. lobster cooked & cracked, sweet corn on the cob, red bliss potatoes, coleslaw: $31.99 ea. or 4 for $119. bartlettsfarm.com

The Bean

Hot & Iced Coffees and Teas, Sandwiches, Salads

508-228-6215 Daily from &am at 4 India Street

Nantucket’s favorite coffee shop, THE BEAN, also serves delicious, freshly made salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods, and treats. Start your day with their Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich, a Yogurt Parfait, or a Chocolate Croissant with your freshly brewed cappuccino. If you’ve never tasted their hearty Milano Italian Sandwich or their Tacchino or their Vegan Sandwich, then it’s high time you did! Their Flatbreads have tasty toppings, and their salads are fresh and crisp. Take-out or eat in their cafe setting. mkt.com/the-bean-26/

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Nantucket Dining Guide The Beet

508.680.1857 Open 7a-8p daily for all-day dining 9 South Water Street Healthy, fresh fun food featuring hand made breakfast, salads and sandwiches.

THE BEET features handmade, food + beverages in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart-beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our beignets + breakfast club sandwich are all the buzz, our healthy salads + chicken or shrimp burgers, can be enjoyed in our vibrant dining room or taken out. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-n-go when you arrive or on your way off-island. Online ordering via our website, is the easiest way for you to #EatBeetRepeat all summer long! Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket thebeetnantucket.com

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30-9pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; 29 Centre Street Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays; savory lunches Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. Cash and checks preferred. nantucketbistro.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 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

Open every day from 8 am to 2 am Open Daily: Full Breakfast served all day

508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts.

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked!

EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Affordable Family Dining

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS serves from 11:30 am til 1 am seven days a week. Whether you dine there for lunch, dinner, or their late night menu, you’ll enjoy hearty American cuisine that will please the whole family. Lunch and Dinner Specials are offered, and salad bar is available with dinner. All menu items are available for takeout, and they have an extensive pizza menu. There’s plenty of parking, and they accept all major credit cards. Call FAREGROUNDS to arrange your party—it’s a terrific location for gatherings large and small. They have the island’s premier sports bar — the pub is separate from the dining room, so bring the family in for dinner or stop by and watch the game. Outside deck with bar is open seasonally.

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4-8pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials.

Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

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Thai House Nantucket

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm

Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

Yummy

Mon.-Sat. 7am to 8:30 pm; Sun 7am to 3:30pm Fresh, hand crafted breakfast & lunch, on your way to the beach

508-228-2712 63 Surfside Road

yummynantucket.com Yummy is a new take out café located right on a bike path to Surfside beach. It has a casual sunny front yard where you can relax at one of the picnic tables or beach chairs and bite into a moist, fresh-from-the-grill burger served on a perfectly toasted, almost sweet bun. Our menu also boasts mouthwatering sandwiches on fresh baked bread including vegetarian and vegan delights. We start the day with fresh roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, house-baked pastries, and fruity smoothies. Oh, and don’t forget the ice cream, and frappes! It’s the perfect way to cool off on from a hot day at the beach. Yummy has what you are craving. Treat yourself to some goodies - come join us at Yummy! BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF!

Bartlett’s Farm

Markets 508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

Open daily 8am to 7pm

Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces. bartlettsfarm.com

The Beet

Restaurants

Open 7a-8p daily for all-day dining Healthy, fresh fun food featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner.

508.680.1857 9 South Water Street No Reservations Required!

THE BEET features handmade, food + beverages in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart-beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our beignets + breakfast club sandwich are all the buzz, our healthy salads + chicken or shrimp burgers, can be enjoyed in our vibrant dining room or taken out. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-n-go when you arrive or on your way off-island. Online ordering via our website, is the easiest way for you to #EatBeetRepeat all summer long! Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com thebeetnantucket.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s

Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm

508-325-0308 10 India Street

Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards.

Black-EyedSusans.com

Brant Point Grill

Exceptional Harborside Dining - indoors and out Breakfast; Sun. Brunch; Lunch; and Dinner

508-325-1320 50 Easton St, at the White Elephant

Enjoy Sunday brunch buffet from 10am to 2pm overlooking Nantucket Harbor with live music, relax over lunch or cocktails, and savor nightly dinners that you can pair with award-winning wines and spectacular views all at White Elephant’s BRANT POINT GRILL. They serve the island’s finest steaks, freshest seafood, and creative Chef’s Specialties. Once you’ve dined overlooking the harbor, you’ll know why this is the place to come time and time again when on island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by. Don’t miss our Friday Buck-a-Shuck from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. brantpointgrill.com

The Brotherhood of Thieves

Open year-round from 11:30 am Indoor and Patio Dining for Lunch & Dinner

508-228-2551 23 Broad Street

Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers three dining areas—the original restaurant echoing 1840s Whaling Tavern, a second floor bar and dining rooms, and an outdoor 3-season patio—all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. All our bars are stocked with unique liquors to delight connoisseurs. We have 10 beers on tap, from local Nantucket brews to international. THE BROTHERHOOD menu features fresh specialty salads, a dozen shared plates, signature burgers, seafood, and our famous curly fries, using the freshest, natural, and New England sourced ingredients for lunch and dinner. brotherhoodofthieves.com

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30-9pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; 29 Centre Street Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays; savory lunches Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. Cash and checks preferred. nantucketbistro.com

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Company of the Cauldron

508-228-4016 5 India Street

Sunday Brunch, Take-Out Lunch, Prix Fixe Dinner See our online menu for today’s choices

If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON. Discover romance at this charming restaurant located in the heart of Nantucket’s Historic District. Through the doorway, past an abundance of beautiful flowers, tables set with classic floral linens glow softly. THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON serves outstanding and creative cuisine, with elegant, prix fixe menus that change every evening. Menus are available a week in advance: see companyofthecauldron.com. NEW THIS SEASON: COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is serving a stellar Sunday Brunch with choices like Croque-Madame, ShortRib Hash, Maine Lobster & Crabmeat au Gratin, and so much more (including dessert, mimosas, and French Press coffee) on their patio from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and take-out lunches on Fridays & Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm. companyofthecauldron.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

508-228-5550 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 5:30-9:30 pm,Lunch Mon-Sat from 11:30-2:30 Where chic meets casual comfort.

20 Broad Street

DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in our three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. Along with our exotic quartzite bar and charming patio we offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors.

DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open every day from 8 am to 2 am corner of Easy & Broad sts.

Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day!

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf.

FREE CURB-SIDE DELIVERY! One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food.

EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented

by Daily Specials. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com

Fifty-Six Union

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

Bar opens at 4:30, Dinner from 5 pm Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

fiftysixunion.com Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…FIFTYSIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner nightly from 5 pm; bar opens at 4:30. Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket.

Rose & Crown

Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest Draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our Scratch Made Eclectic Pub Fare. Food is served continuously from 11:30-10pm daily. We serve everything from lite bites, burgers, local seafood to mouth watering steaks and gluten free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu available and presenting Live Local Musicians for everyone to enjoy during dinner. theroseandcrown.com

Saltbox Tavern & Table

Open Daily. Food served 11:30 am to 10 pm Family Friendly with Indoor & Outdoor Dining

774-333-3814 7 Macy’s Lane

Looking for a family friendly spot for lunch and dinner? SALTBOX tavern & table is just what you’re hoping to find! Relax in their comfy dining room and or outside on their casual patio, featuring an outdoor bar and raw bar. Sip a tasty frozen drink or order a sangria pitcher with friends. Savor a hearty lunch or dinner — there’s plenty of parking, and our new menu has something for everyone! acksaltbox.com

The Seagrille

Lunch 11:30 to 2 pm Mon-Sat, Dinner from 5pm; Bar opens at 5 pm

508-325-5700 45 Sparks Ave

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THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented.

Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices.

Bar and enclosed patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. Call us to book your celebration! theseagrille.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265 Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials.

Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner Nothing is ordinary, not even the view!

508-228-8768 Deck & Bayview Dining at The Wauwinet

Located at The Wauwinet overlooking Nantucket Bay, award-winning TOPPER’S offers one of the most spectacular views on the island. Enjoy a superb prix fixe or a la carte dinner in the intimate dining room or relax outdoors on the casual TOPPER’S Deck. Cocktails on the lawn at sunset are another special treat. For brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can arrive via a scenic one-hour water taxi cruise that departs from the White Elephant or catch our complimentary jitney, that leaves from the Information Center on Federal Street. Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended.

TOPPER’S is open through October. toppersrestaurant.com

Seafood

Sayle’s Seafood

Open daily year-round Fresh Nantucket Seafood & Takeout Seafood

508-228-4599 99 Washington Street Ext.

Just a 5-minute walk from town down Washington Street ext. along the harbor, SAYLE’S SEAFOOD specializes in Nantucket Bay Scallops, Native Nantucket Lobsters, Atlantic Sea Scallops and our Homemade Nantucket Clam Chowder. We also carry fresh lobster meat, cod, grey sole, salmon, swordfish, tuna, halibut, steamers, littleneck clams, mussels, oysters and much more. SAYLE’S offers a wide range of ready-to-eat food like fried fish, lobster dinners, and clambakes for takeout to be enjoyed on our waterfront deck, on Nantucket beaches, or at your Nantucket home.

Sayle’s will also cater your party or event with a Nantucket clambake! You can even order your SAYLE’S SEAFOOD feast on the ACK Eats app and have it delivered!

SaylesSeafood.com

Souza’s Seafood

Open from 9am with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base. 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!

Wine & Spirits

Epernay Wine & Spirits

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7:30 PM - Brian Glowacki & Friends Comedy Night Live comedy at White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. 508-228-2156 whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12.

Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 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. 774-325-1081 MariaMitchell.org/visit/loines-observatory

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf.

508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - 21st Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties with author and fitness TV personality Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events and much more.

All fitness levels welcome. Jetties Beach. $40 day/ $175 week/ $300 two weeks.

TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 or TeamHolland.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street A 2 mile 45 minute nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $15 Cash Only! 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Children’s Adventure: Become a Pirate Hunter Aboard the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the Endeavor & learn about infamous pirates, pirate life, & become Pirate Hunters. Our adventure ends with a pirate map & search for buried treasure. Registration Required: 508-228-5585. EndeavorSailing.com 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10).

508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 4 PM - Shaker Box Workshop with Eric Pintar Workshop is designed for new students to make a nest of 6 boxes & returning students to make a traditional nest or a set of Crown Boxes, all from cherry wood. All tools, equipment, & materials supplied. Register at 508-228-1894 or nha.org 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Children’s Program at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Children are invited to join the Museum staff for an hour educational program. A specialized age-appropriate tour will be offered along with other select activities. Programs are targeted for children ages 6-10, but all ages welcome. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. $10 non member child, $5 member child. 508228-2505 EganMaritime.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning Ages 2 to 7 Run and engaging songs & activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the young.

Tickets the day of the program when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also 11:15a, 1p, 2:15p, 4p, 5:15p 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

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10 AM to 12 PM - Class: Janie Hobson Dupont: iPhone Photography Janie Hobson Dupont shows participants how to take better photos. Free, but registration is required at 508-228-1110 or NantucketAtheneum.org 10:30 AM - Seussical The Musical by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters come to life in this musical tale, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination - Jojo. Musical theatre for young audiences - fun for the whole family. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets $15 at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk and Treasure Hunt (ages 5 to 10) Walk with Pirate Robin to Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure. Search for lost & buried treasure.

Adult must accompany children. Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St: Registration Required: 508-257-4586. Adults: $20, Kids :$15. Ravens-Walk.com 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30pm 12 to 1 PM - “Out of the Vault” Lunchtime Series Experience a special show-and-tell series of artifacts rarely seen from the vault at the Research Library. Each session will feature a different materials from the archives. This is a chance to see manuscripts, photographs, and maps from the collection up close.

NHA Research Library, 7 Fair Street. NHA.org 1 to 2 PM - Family Art - Ages 2-5 This introductory class lets youngest artists & caregivers explore an array of mixed media. Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 508-228-0722 NantucketArts.org 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 - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 PM - Afternoon Tea at the Hadwen House Enjoy an afternoon in the beautiful garden of Hadwen House with tea and light bites.

Family Friendly! Hadwen House, 96 Main Street. NHA.org 2:30 to 3 PM - Meet the Animals The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. If you love animals, this is a great way to learn about them up close. Registration Required: 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 2:30 to 4 PM - Family Snorkeling Experience the beautiful marine life of Nantucket’s waters. Guides will teach proper snorkeling techniques and animal handling skills and point out & share knowledge about animals you find on your adventure including horseshoe crabs, moon snails, flounder, whelks, pipefish, & more! Swimming experience recommended. All equipment included. Register at 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 3 to 4:30 PM - Free Minecraft Club for Ages 7+ The Minecraft.edu game allows for all players to be in one world at the same time.

Space is limited. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 x103 3 to 7 PM - Biscuit Miller and The Mix Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:30 to 7 PM - History of The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company with Bill Lynn HMCo. was a global leader in industrial design, engineering, naval architecture, disruptive innovation and post-industrial Revolution New England manufacturing. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Free Teen Improv for Students in Grades 6-12 Teen Improv with Jasper Young. Work on your public speaking and hone your skills at thinking on your toes. Come join us in a relaxed atmosphere for fun improv and theater games. We will make things up and be silly! No experience necessary. Registration required: 508-228-1110 or NantucketAtheneum.org 6 to 7 PM - Free Yoga for Teens in Grades 6-12 This is an after hours program, please use the Weezie Liberty entrance. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 6:30 PM - PubliQuartet in concert PubliQuartet returns after wowing us in 2014. The Washington Post says, “a perfect encapsulation of today’s trends in chamber music.” They love to ‘jam’ on familiar quartet themes, but also play the originals with skill and grace. Doors open at 6:30 PM concert at 7 PM. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. 508-228-0144 NantucketMusicalArtsSociety.org continued on page 51

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6:30 PM - M’Ocean Pix Drive In - benefit for Friends of Nantucket Public Schools Showing The Sandlot in the Tom Nevers Recreation Area. Parking starts at 6:30pm; movie starts at sundown. Entry fee for vehicle+driver is $25, additional passengers $15 each. Lawn seating available. Raindate August 7. Tickets at fonps.org 7 PM - Grease on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Stage Summer lovin’ takes hold of the Theatre Workshop stage. This rockin’ production deserves a hand jivin’, twist and shout, one-of-a-kind summer night celebration. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-2285585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - The Weir a Masterpiece by Conor McPherson In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie is spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by local bachelors who drink there. With sexual tension in the air, what starts out as blarney turns dark & supernatural. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only.

No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early.

508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Crown Tuesday DJ Party Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf.

508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. One of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - 21st Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties with author and fitness TV personality Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events and much more.

All fitness levels welcome. Jetties Beach. $40 day/ $175 week/ $300 two weeks.

TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 or TeamHolland.com 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.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 corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Critter Gardening Talk at Bartlett’s Farm Learn tips and tricks to keep unwanted critters like deer and rabbits out of your garden at 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10).

508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 12 PM - Intermediate Deerfield Embroidery with Lucy Dillon This is a creative embroidery approach in the Deerfield style of embroidery. A variety of stitches will be employed with discussion and advice so that each student creates a 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn.

Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:45 AM - Free Story & Craft for Ages 4 to 9: Wind Chimes!

Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by a caregiver. This week we read ‘Planting a Rainbow’ by Lois Ehlert and make wind chimes. All supplies will be provided. Program tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Nantucket

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10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also 11:15a, 1p, 2:15p, 4p, 5:15p 10 AM - Free Farm Tours A great way to learn about Bartlett’s farm, the walking tours meet weekly in front of the Market. They are weather dependent, and will take guests down to the lower greenhouses so bug spray, close toed shoes or boots are recommended. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! Part of a long term research project, this is interesting for adults & children. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Music Appreciation Class: Introduction to Bach with Mollie Glazer Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Free Registration Required: 508-228-1110 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30pm 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Pop-Up Science Come have fun at the Maria Mitchell Association’s Pop-Up Science cart. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 11 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for 65+ and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only.

Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Oldest House Join in the interactive and educational exhibits and activities for kids and families. Historic games crafts demonstrations and sheep are just a few of the activities at this 1686 site. Bring lunch to enjoy under the mulberry tree. 16 Sunset Hill. nha.org 11 AM to 4 PM - 65th Annual House & Garden Tour Join the Nantucket Garden Club for “A Summer Day on Brant Point,” and see seven homes and gardens in the Brant Point area, with complimentary tea and boutique on the grounds of the US Coast Guard Station Brant Point. Tickets $70 in advance at nantucketgardenclub.org or for $75 from a table on Main Street. Rain or shine.

12:15 PM - Rotary Speaker: Mark Cestari COO of Southern Airways Express Fairgrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Road. 508228-4095 NantucketRotary.club/ 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 1:30 to 3 PM - Writer’s Group with Jan Glitzenstein Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Free. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.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. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 4 PM - Makerspace for Teens - Reef Sculpture Make your own coral reef out of recycled materials! Open to ages 8-11. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and opens one week prior to the program.

Register online or call the Weezie desk. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-2281110 x 103 NantucketAtheneum.org 3 to 7 PM - Biscuit Miller and The Mix Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Free Author Talk: Charles Graeber, The Breakthrough In The Breakthrough:Immunotherapy and the Race to Cure Cancer, Charles Graeber guides readers through the revolutionary scientific research that has brought immunotherapy out of the realm of the miraculous and into the forefront of 21st century medical science. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 6:30 PM - Family Pizza & Tennis Free! Balls and racquets will be provided, all ages welcome. Sponsored by Nantucket community Parks & Recreation. Jetties Tennis, 2 Bathing Beach Rd. 508-325-5334 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:30 to 7 PM - “Living with White Sharks,” Talk by Dr. Greg Skomal The number of white sharks has been rising off the coast of Cape Cod in response to dramatic increases in seals. In 2018, Massachusetts experienced its first fatal shark attack since 1936. Key to reducing negative interactions between white sharks and people is a better understanding of white shark behavior. This presentation will focus on this research. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street.

6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal This fun-for-all show with an original, contemporary score provides a comprehensive and comical telling of Nantuckets history in 70-minutes. Centre Stage downtown in the Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-2195407 Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com continued on page 52

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6 to 8 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

6 to 8 PM - Master Artist Demonstrations: Jenna Darkow Inspired by watercolorist C. Robert Perrin, the 2019 Demonstration Series features extraordinary artists who bring great talent to the gallery. This demonstration is a benefit of AAN membership. New members are welcome at the door. RSVP by calling Laura Caryn Gray at 508-228-0722. 19 Washington Street.

6 to 9 PM - Summer Deck Series: Pete (Ahern vs. Floyd (Kellogg) Dreamland’s premier DJ series featuring food, cash bar, harbor and sunset views on the Harbor view Terrace. And of course, dancing with some of the best DJ;s from NYC, Boston & ACK The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 6:30 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6:30 PM - Film for Thought: Mike Wallace Is Here At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 7 PM - Grease on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Stage Summer lovin’ takes hold of the Theatre Workshop stage. This rockin’ production deserves a hand jivin’, twist and shout, one-of-a-kind summer night celebration. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-2285585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - The Weir a Masterpiece by Conor McPherson In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie is spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by local bachelors who drink there. With sexual tension in the air, what starts out as blarney turns dark & supernatural. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only.

No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early.

508-332-0953 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. 774-325-1081 MariaMitchell.org/visit/loines-observatory 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Mandy Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf.

508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - 21st Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties with author and fitness TV personality Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events and much more.

All fitness levels welcome. Jetties Beach. $40 day/ $175 week/ $300 two weeks.

TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 or TeamHolland.com ALL DAY - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina All day every Saturday a basket of 16 jumbo wings for (16-18 wings) $12.95; half basket (8-10 wings) for $8.95. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street A 2 mile 45 minute nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $15 Cash Only! 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue

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Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-2286799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 AM - Children’s Adventure: Become a Pirate Hunter Aboard the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the Endeavor & learn about infamous pirates, pirate life, & become Pirate Hunters. Our adventure ends with a pirate map & search for buried treasure. Registration Required: 508-228-5585. EndeavorSailing.com 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10).

508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 to 10 AM - Flower Cutting Tour Spend an hour out in the flower fields, picking flowers, taking photos, and enjoying the beauty that the farm offers. Clippers & directions provided, you cut bouquets to suit your style. Reservations required: 508-228-9403 or BartlettsFarm.com 9 AM to 4 PM - Block & Shave Plane Tool Workshop with Eric Pintar Make a wooden block or shave plane tool. Register 508-228-1894 or nha.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also 11:15a, 1p, 2:15p, 4p, 5:15p 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11 AM - Maritime Speaker Series at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Local experts give a talk on various maritime subjects such as history of the Fresnel lens & its mechanics, the art of weaving in miniature, & the Nantucket lightship. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. $10, Seniors & Students:$7, Youth 6-17: $5, under 6: Free. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! Part of a long term research project, this is interesting for adults & children. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Free Workshop: Magic Mark’s Art of Harmless Misdirection Mark Carapezza teaches adults and teens how to create an original magic routine using patter, presentation, forces, & misdirection. All materials provided; no experience necessary. This class is for ages 12+. Registration is required: 508-228-1110 or NantucketAtheneum.org 10:30 AM - Seussical The Musical by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters come to life in this musical tale, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination - Jojo. Musical theatre for young audiences - fun for the whole family. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets $15 at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk and Treasure Hunt (ages 5 to 10) Walk with Pirate Robin to Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure. Search for lost & buried treasure.

Adult must accompany children. Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St: Registration Required: 508-257-4586. Adults: $20, Kids :$15. Ravens-Walk.com 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Again at 1:30 PM 11 AM to 12 PM - Basketmakers Talk: “Put a Lid on It” Jose Reyes created an icon when he added a lid to a small oval basket, but lids were nothing new to basket making. Museum, staff member Alex Valcic will explore the history of the lid, its complicated construction, and where it is going next in the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. $7 (free for museum members).

508-228-1177. NantucketLightShipBasketMuseum.org 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Old Mill Interactive & educational exhibits and activities for kids & families. Learn about how the mill works & why it works as well today as it did when it was built 273 years ago If the winds are favorable the mill will run & grind corn. Bring lunch & enjoy all the games & exhibits. Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street. Free with museum admission. www.NHA.org 12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest.

110 Eel Point Road. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 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 - Film for Thought: Mike Wallace Is Here At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org

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Discover effortlessly elegant living in Beacon Hill.

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The Archer Residences joins two historically significant buildings to create the first fully amenitized, full-service luxury condominium in Beacon Hill. With 62 residences, 24-hour white glove services, and impeccably designed indoor and outdoor spaces for health, wellness, and socializing, this boutique property offers an entirely new way to enjoy life in Boston’s most desirable neighborhood.

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gie, Louis Vuitton, Free People, Madewell—to sell to Commonwealth for cash or store credit. Resale hours are 10am to 2pm Sunday-Thursday. You have the option of waiting for the items to be looked through (and maybe doing some shopping) or simply dropping off and returning later. The process of choosing which items works with the current vibe, and which garments they will purchase is selective, ensuring that the best brands are made available. They have garments from “all over the place” and realistically, “all over the world.” For a full list of brands, visit commonwealthnantucket.com.

Commonwealth aims to focus on the idea of recycled items, as well as handmade, “thoughtful and local,” says Harkness. This summer, Harkness has been hosting trunk shows, with one featuring Embellished Denim Jackets coming up on Saturday, August 10. “It compliments what we have” she says, “and takes us in a different direction.”

“We are a destination” says Harkness, and its no wonder why they have become one. With an ever-changing catalogue of high quality, and often-designer items, you will find pieces from near and far: as close as island boutiques, and as far as the other side of the world. With so many different, one of kind items, Eileen Harkness has pulled together an ever-evolving store that carries high quality, brand items without the retail price tag. You will feel comfortable and relaxed as you browse this resale gem, and likely discover your new favorite wardrobe addition. Be sure to stop into Commonwealth located at 12 Oak Street in downtown Nantucket and browse the incredible selection of upscale brands!

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Wine & Cheese Reception 15 Hedgebury Lane ne with w Expansion Possibilities on a ½ acre lot l $4,595,000 Custom-built home built in 2011, located at the end d of o beautiful Hedgebury Lane. Close to a half-acre e lot, lo and walking distance to Town. This beautiful 4-bedroom,, 4 4.5-baths home has everyy m modern am menity, y, w with the e p possibilityy ffor a main house to o be b built with a footprint p 20% larger g than the existing home adjacent to o the t current structure. Heated pool surrounded d by b a large bluestone patio o and a gardens with finished cabana, wired for cable and stereo with a large outdoor shower. Oak floors, custom mill work and built-ins are a must see e. Please call for more details or an appointment to preview this special prop perty.

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