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New Events at Antiques Show The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show is back for it’s second year, opening in the Nantucket Boy’s and Girl’s Club at 61 Sparks Avenue this Friday, August 11. According to Kaye Gregg, Director of Shows, “We were delighted with the reception to last year’s show, and this year the show promises to offer great variety with many returning dealers and some important new additions. As a not-for-profit organization, we are particularly pleased to present a number of exciting special events in support of local charities. Our goal is to offer visitors a lively and engaging show and an opportunity to support local organizations while enjoying the offerings of thirty- three outstanding dealers. The show opens Friday morning with a Show Preview Strawberries and Cream Brunch from 10 am to noon to benefit The Nantucket Preservation Trust. Visitors will sample Nantucketgrown strawberries and enjoy homebaked scones, croissants, and prosecco while previewing the exciting antiques that dealers have brought to the island. Proceeds support the study of traditional building methods through the Mary Helen and Michael Fabacher Scholarship Fund of the Nantucket Preservation Trust. Tickets at $40 will be available at the door and at nantucketsummerantiquesshow.com

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4 India Street • 508-228-8509 thegallerynantucket.com

Modern Art Glass Exhibition featuring the work of Tomas Brzon, Dick Huss, Leon Applebaum, Sam Stark,

Sail with Pirates Egan Maritime Institute (Egan Maritime) is delighted to announce a unique opportunity for fanciful family fun at Family Day aboard Tall Ship Lynx, A Pirates and Mermaids Extravaganza on Thursday, August 17. Participants meet at 8:15am at the Town Launch on Straight Wharf, behind Straight Wharf Restaurant, to ensure they will be onboard Lynx for the 9 am sail. Once aboard Lynx, participants will join the adventure and enchantment with a salty crew of pirates and mermaids sharing tales and tails of life at sea through song, story, and sail. With the memorable backdrop of Nantucket’s townscape, the island’s maritime folklore will transport participants young and young at heart through the misty curtains of time aboard Nantucket’s iconic Tall Ship, Lynx. “This is a Nantucket family program like no other,” said Orion Couling, Egan Maritime’s Director of Special Maritime Programs. “With a cast of costumed seafaring characters, kids and their families will experience history through the lens of imaginative play and fanciful fun.” Participants of all ages are encouraged to come in costume dressed as their favorite pirate, mermaid, or maritime character. Snacks will be provided onboard the ship. Tickets may be purchased online at Eganmaritime.org, or by calling the Egan Maritime Institute box office at (508) 228 -2505 x.17, Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children with special pricing for Egan Maritime members. Egan Maritime Institute envisions a future in which Nantucket's seafaring legacy is preserved, protected, and embraced by future generations. It works to achieve this vision through its programs: the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum; Sea of Opportunities, a collaboration with public and private Nantucket schools; ACKweather, a website, phone app, and multiple social media channels dedicated to reporting Nantucket's unique weather challenges; Mill Hill Press, publisher of distinct Nantucket books; and the annual Maritime Festival. Each program aims to educate and provide experiences to achieve Egan Maritime’s mission of inspiring the appreciation and preservation of Nantucket's maritime culture and seafaring legacy.

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The Creativity of Don Freedman When I arrived at 14 Centre Street for a chat with the man behind the creative endeavor that is Freedman’s of Nantucket, Don was swapping stories and sharing international adventures with some regular customers who are also world travelers. This gave me time to browse through the shop. There’s always something new to discover here: a handcarved elephant with a vintage look, a set of sculpted candlesticks that look like harps; beautifully adorned photo frames, stunning lamps for a French Industrial decor; an enormous wall clock; handpainted boxes; an ice bucket of raw nickel that almost looks like pewter. And there are many items made from

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A LITTLE PLAYFUL. A LOT OF STYLE. SERVING NEW ENGLAND COASTAL CUISINE. FAMILIES WELCOME.

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77 Easton St. | Lunch Reservations: 508-228-4730 or OpenTable app at breezenantucket.com

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Events & Entertainment Events are updated daily at Nantucket.net

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 9 AM - Children’s Adventure: Become a Pirate Hunter on the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the Endeavor & learn about pirate life and become Pirate Hunters. The adventure ends with a pirate map & search for treasure. Best for ages 3-5; adult must accompany child. $38. Meet at The Endeavor’s Slip # 1015 on the Straight Wharf. For Reservations: 508-228-5585 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9 to 10 AM - Flower Cutting Tour Here is your chance to take a closer look at the cut flower fields & head out to the field and cut your own bunch of flowers. Meet in front of Bartlett’s Farm market. We provide cutters and water, & we will bring your flowers back to the farm. $30 bartlettsfarm.com or 508-228-9403. Bartlett Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road 9 AM to 1 PM - “Floral Rings” Sailors Valentine Create a historic maritime seashell collage in a handmade cherry box. $750; NHA Members $700 all materials provided, Maximum class size 10, so pre-registration required: 508-228-1894. Held in the NHA 1800 House, 4 Mill Street 9 AM to 5 PM - Style Paris Presents Bharany’s Fine Jewelry Come join us as Style Paris located at 44 Main Street presents Bharany’s Fine Jewelry. These unique and beautiful jewels crafted in India will be here all day today & tomorrow, August 11: don’t miss these gorgeous pieces 9 AM to 9 PM - Summer Sample Sale at EGG Children’s Boutique All summer styles are marked down at Egg & Friends, a children’s boutique on Straight Wharf, behind the Gazebo. Also shop the Fall Back-to-School fashions and ask about free shipping! 2 Harbor Square. 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Games & Activities for Families Free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball. Held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 months Limited to first 10 toddlers+caregivers. Tickets at 10 am at Children’s Desk.

Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy ice cream & relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals & birds on a fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that amaze with their shapes, colors, & habits. Space limited, so preregistration required: 508-228-9198 or mariamitchell.org $25. 10 AM to 4 PM - Museum Activity Day Drop by anytime to play with nanotechnology, try out cool science equipment, help us collect data, and learn about research. Appropriate for ages 6 and up. Free with Museum admission. Natural Science Museum, Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rafael Osona Auction Preview Browse the vast array of fine home furnishings & antiques, fine art, Nantucket art & baskets, hand-woven Oriental carets, estate jewelry, sterling silver, folk art, maritime artifacts and so much more at The American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street. osonaauctions@gmail.com Or 508-228-3942 for more information 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk & Treasure Hunt with Pirate Robin Tales of pirates, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure during a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse. On treasure hunt we’ll search for lost & buried treasure. $20, Kids $15. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. continued on page 18

Sail Endeavor a Nantucket tradition. established 1982 1-1/2-HOUR TRIPS DEPART DAILY 10AM • 1PM • 4PM $45 PER PERSON SUNSET SAIL $60

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Visitors Remind Us by Robert P. Barsanti On a night in August, a yacht named The Podium was tied up at the end of Straight Wharf, just beyond the swinging saloon door that protected “Yachtsmen and their guests” from the rest of us. The Podium is a 197 foot Lurssen super yacht tied stern first in what has become the pole position for the new whaleships. Her owner was probably home in bed up near Wauwinet, under a fifty million dollar roof and lighthouse. Or, perhaps, he was in town because his runabout was tied up next to The Podium and in the way of the Hy-Line ferry. The Gray Lady IV reversed out of the slip, came to a stop, pulled forward, angled, eased back, pulled forward, and finally reversed out into the harbor, pivoted, and headed back to Hyannis. Over the years, the moat got wider and the walls got higher. Nantucket has always been a far-away island, but the biggest of money have been pushing us further and further out to sea where only the G4’s and the 200 foot yachts can reach. Summers on island once were celebrated by the demo derby, fishing tournaments, and the carnival. Now, it our celebrations remain “for the yachtsmen and their guests.” We have traded families for fundraisers. Every seat is reserved for the mighty. For thirty bucks, you can bring a blanket and sit behind them. On this night in August, I was at the epicenter of August, waiting for houseguests to filter through the winos and workmen on Straight Wharf. They were the best of houseguests; they were only with me for a night before their rental house opened up in Madaket. They arrived with a bottle of bourbon, a bag from Trader Joe’s, and a contract for a rental car. I drove the old jalopy passed the summer special, braved the Yukons of Connecticut and the Escalades of New York, collected the luggage and the loved ones, then negotiated downtown traffic, with texting bicyclists, madras walkers, and meandering Mercedes and, after a long moment behind a Suburban trying to squeeze into a space far too small, I zipped around the rear bumper, scurried up Washington Street, and came to rest behind a NRTA bus and 3 scooters. “Wow.” They said. My mind leapt to all of the astounding things they had seen tourists do in continued on page 16

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NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS Providing Quality Tours Since 1998

H The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk H Voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” 3 years in a row! Since 1998 the most popular walking tour on Nantucket!

Choice of 2 Diﬀerent Tours

The Town Route: An eerie, 80 min, 1 mile evening stroll featuring the most haunted restaurant and most haunted house on Nantucket. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday starting at 8:45pm.

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

*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the starting times at Centre and Main ;top of Main< in front of the bank.

Historic Mansions and Hidden Parks

A 2 mile, non2stop exercise walk 2 with historic commentary 2 past the historic mansions and most beautiful gardens of Nantucket town. Meets 10 min. early at Centre and Main Sts. beside the bank steps. Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, starting at 8:30am.

Fabulous Mansions of the Cliﬀ & Brant Point

A 2 1/2 mile, 55 min, non2stop morning exercise walk 2 with historic commentary 2 past some of the most spectacular homes on Nantucket. $15 cash only. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps. Monday & Friday starting at 8:30am.

Glorious ‘Sconset

A 90 min, 2/3 mile historic walking tour past the famous cottages of Siasconset, Nantucket’s most beautiful village. Catch the 10:15am bus at the Washington St. depot and meet the guide 20 min. later at the rotary bulletin board ;opposite the post oﬃce< in ‘Sconset. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday starting at 10:45am.

Notorious Nantucket

For ages 13 and up. Learn about the real Nantucket of opium dens, bordellos, riots, hippie hysteria, a gigolo, a conman, and a wicked, wicked woman. Please arrive 10 min. early at Centre and Main, beside the bank steps. Wednesday & Saturday starting at 10:30am.

Great Writers on Nantucket

Hear how Hemingway, Melville, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by their stays on this magical island. Please arrive at 10:20am at Federal and India Sts, outside the Atheneum fence. Monday at 10:30am. Prices for all tours: Historic Mansions & Fabulous Mansions $15 per person. All other tours are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors (65+) and for teens; $5 for kids 7‐12; and under 7 free. 20% oﬀ for groups of 6 or more; 33% oﬀ for ten or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours available for all walks.

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Meteors This Week, Eclipse Next by Sanibel Chai

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Though the Great American Eclipse will be visible at midday in Nantucket on August 21, the island is not in the path of totality. This means we will only observe a partial solar eclipse. If you are looking for a nighttime astronomical spectacle, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower is the night of Saturday, August 12 into the following morning. The Perseids are a product of the debris and dust left behind by the Comet Swift-Tuttle. When the earth passes through this trail of debris from mid-July through August 26, we see the Perseid meteor shower. The peak of a meteor shower occurs when the Earth is passing through the densest and dustiest part of the path of the comet. Typically, at peak viewers will see roughly 80-100 meteors per hour. However, the moon will be at three-quarters full on August 12 and the brightness of the moonlight will render the smaller and fainter meteors more difficult to see, leaving roughly 40-50 meteors visible per hour. We are well placed on Nantucket because the shower is best watched in the Northern hemisphere to mid-southern latitudes. Observing a meteor shower requires patience. Your eyes take about half an hour to adjust to the darkness so you will not be able to see the meteors as soon as you begin watching. When viewing, look for faint streaks as well as the more dramatic bright, fireball type meteors. Between midnight and dawn could be the best viewing times. Even with just 75 percent of the sun eclipsed at maximum, the coming solar eclipse is still an exciting event. The islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maria Mitchell Association is offering lectures, workshops, and more this week leading up to this rare astronomical event. Beginning Monday, August 14 the public is invited to visit the Maria Mitchell Association at 4 Vestal Street to receive a free pair of solar viewing glasses. These glasses allow people to safely observe the eclipse without damaging their eyes. Aside from solar telescopes, these safety glasses are the only safe method of directly observing the eclipse. They will be available Monday through Friday from 8am until 4pm: one pair of glasses per person while supplies last. On Tuesday, August 15 from 2 to 3 pm, the MMA will offer a Pinhole Camera Workshop. Participants will learn how to turn an ordinary shoebox into a pinhole camera, safe for a projected viewing of the eclipse. Registration at mariamitchell.org is necessary for this workshop as there are limited seats. The following evening, Wednesday, August 16, from 7 to 8 pm, the MMA will offer a lecture: The Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017 with the MMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Director of Astronomy, Dr. Regina Jorgenson, and the MMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deputy Director and Curator, Jascin Leonardo Finger. The talk will focus on the science and history of solar eclipses. Dr. Jorgensen and Finger will demystify the natural phenomena of solar eclipses and shed light on how they were perceived by early astronomers, including Maria Mitchell herself. No registration is necessary. Fee to attend is $10; members of the MMA are admitted free of charge.

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EMILLY BROOKE RUBIN JEWELRY DESIGN

Where Vintage is Something Special “Vintage” has become a buzz word, too often used without regard to true meaning. But there’s a shop on Old South Wharf where vintage = quality and where there’s history to the art and to the gift. Kathleen A. Duncombe of Made on Nantucket has been a part of Nantucket’s art scene for decades. This season she is offering some treasured pieces of Pre-Owned art in her shop at 18 Old South Wharf. Classics by such well-respected and widely collected artists as Nancy Gares, Polly Bushong, Watson Cady, Linda Zola, Scott Maclain, Katie Trinkle Legg, George Davis, Heidi Funck, Graham White, and others are rarely available in this type of selection. It’s an all-star collection of art from the 1960s, with new pieces being added. Made on Nantucket is filled with vintage collectibles. In addition to the PreOwned art, Duncombe offers vintage Old Spouter pottery and highly collectible vintage Bakelite—the largest collection in the Northeast—that includes beautiful bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces as well as stunning barware and kitchenware sets. Duncombe can't remember a time when she wasn't interested in art. "I was very fortunate to have parents who supported my creative aspects," she says. She summered on Nantucket her entire life, “my parents loved Nantucket: my whole family would gather here in the 1950s.” Being able to combine her two passions—art and Nantucket—was a dream come true. Whether you’re drawn to Made on Nantucket by Duncombe’s fascinating collections or by your own passion for art and for Nantucket, it is well worth the stroll down Old South Wharf. You’ll find Kathleen in her gallery at 18 Old South Wharf after 11 am.

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We Provide: • An experienced certified captain • All tackle, equipment and bait • Lessons, if needed • Your catch, cleaned, packaged and ready to take home. Four Trips Daily - 7am, 10am, 1pm and 4pm. Fully Licensed - Fully Insured $110 per person www.FishNantucket.net Private Charters Available - up to 6 persons.

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Sunday, August 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) will hold a reception and auction highlighting the dangers of plastic flotsam in our oceans through sculptures made from plastic beach trash. The auction will be held at the MMA’s property located at 33 Washington Street, Nantucket. A whale sculpture made by artist Cindy Pease Roe, during her Artist in Residency at the MMA, and whales made by other local artists will be auctioned. The MMA and the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) understand the significance of communicating important ideas through different modalities. Recognizing that a story told through visual art can be extremely powerful and illustrative, the MMA and AAN were thrilled to offer “up-cycling” workshops in July, as they educated the public about plastic debris and the ocean habitat. Nantucket, as an island community, values its ocean resources tremendously as a continued source of food and income. There is significant concern over the growing amount of trash that finds its way to our beaches and oceans, ultimately impacting birds, fish, and mammals that rely on the ocean habitat. Additionally, the plastic is finding its way into the human food chain through continued on page 19

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Eye on Style Jessica Hicks by Cara Godlesky For those who want something one-of-a-kind, Jessica Hicks Jewelry is the place to shop. Since 2007, Jessica Hicks is a jewelry store with a style that offers more than the preppy and nautical themes often found on Nantucket. Instead, the store proudly showcases jewelry with a unique style. Designer Jessica Hicks explained her jewelry as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a little bit of classic element and you can wear it forever and it will always stand outâ&#x20AC;Śand itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a little bit of edge to it. Some pieces areâ&#x20AC;Ś sophisticated and different than the mainstream jewelry that you usually see. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not on trend. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be trendy. I want to be different.â&#x20AC;? The store features only products handcrafted by Jessica Hicks. She creates rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings using top quality materials, such as gold, raw diamonds, Swarovski crystals and semiprecious gemstones. Hicks uses interesting processes continued on page 26

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What to Pop for Pops by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits Boston Pops on Nantucket is an annual fundraiser, and the largest of its kind, to benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Funds generated during the event stay on Nantucket and help to sustain the hospital’s year-round commitment to the health and wellbeing of our island community. Well, I’ll drink to that! Here is a quick list of sparkling options to help you celebrate and boogie the night away at this frolicking, fun event at the beach. Arrive with Lamberti Prosecco Doc... The house of Lamberti is located on the shores of Lake Garda in Northeast Italy’s Veneto region. The winery is named after one of the oldest families from Verona. The grapes used to make the base wine for this Prosecco are mainly Glera, a native white grape varietal from the region. The wine is then re-fermented in enclosed pressure tanks, known as the Charmat method for secondary fermentation, and is the method best suited to enhance the grape’s aromatic qualities. Pale, bright straw in color, floral aromas with peach and tropical fruit notes mark this personable Prosecco. The palate is clean with balanced acidity and a lingering finish on this lively and effervescent wine. Prosecco is meant to be consumed young and is great on its own or blended with fruit juices to create a Mimosa or Bellini. Lamberti also happens to be conveniently available in an easy-to-open 187 ml single serving size! Perfect cheese pairing: Pecorino Toscano (sheep’s milk from Tuscany, Italy) with Castleton Rosemary Crackers Chat with Parés Baltà Brut Cava... Parés Baltà has a long family history of grape growing and winemaking in the Penedés region of Spain, just south of Barcelona. The winery is operated by the current generation of two brothers while both their wives are the winemakers and oenologists. As a family, they have a passion for the natural and the environmentally respectful cultivation continued on page 30

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traffic during the last fifteen minutes. Instead, they looked up beyond me. A waxing moon rose over Shimmo and Monomoy, floating just beyond the swaying masts. Moonlight and moonshadow glowed in the inner harbor. A wind blew up and riffled the waves. A higher wind blew a thin sheet of cloud over the moon. Over the next few days, I helped them settle into an older Nantucket along E Street. We went shopping at the dump and found six beach chairs that would make it to Labor Day. When the children and grandchildren arrived, we dangled chicken legs for the crabs under the bridge. We dug littlenecks, shucked corn, and grilled swordfish. They strained their muscles on the bikes, burned their backs and shoulders in the sun, picked ticks off each other. A wonderful time was had by all. They had over-invited hot and sweaty mainland friends. The porch became a wooden pack-and-play, with gate, high chairs, toys, and plastic riding buses. They pitched a tent in the back yard, rotated the kids on the sofa, and rode their rented bikes for milk and the paper. Whether we have time for it or not, our visitors kick us out of our ruts and send us rolling down the meadow. The laundry will mildew, the bills will mellow with age, and the answering machine will glut itself to a beeping and flashing silence. Meanwhile, the visitors have dragged us out for a few hours at Fat Ladies Beach. In the quiet of the boiling surf, we see the island as they do. Uninterrupted miles of beach punctuated by a few hundred towels. Children giggling in the cart-wheeling violence of the breakers. Surfers standing and riding a few seconds before the cresting wave. To them, the beach is what it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not backed by a road and a honkytonk T-shirt/salt water taffy/tattoo mall. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not hedged in by fences, white ropes, and discreet security guards. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not jammed with every mouthbreather in the tri-county area. Our landscape is their luxury. And it takes an afternoon in their eyes to see that it is our luxury as well. The true wealth of a Nantucketer is counted out in calendars. For us, island living is a thousand year picnic, but to them, it ends in a few hours. We will always have tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sunset and next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blueberry harvest. If fog rolls in, we can go to the beach or the golf course tomorrow or even next week. But our houseguests will be back in New Haven then, waiting in traffic on the I-91. Nobody plants daffodils, or hydrangea, alongside the interstate. In the end, I went with them to the Pops. We sat far from the swells with the cocktail bar and closer to the ones on the sand bar. We spread towels, poured champagne for everyone around us, ate meatball subs and deviled eggs, and waited for the orchestra and fireworks to interrupt the evening and the sunset. My old friends clustered the sunburned children, the grateful grandparents, and the rest of us into a photo in front of the Sound. And we became the touchstone for the next fifty years, the Christmas Card, the framed print, the desktop background, the time when we were all together on Nantucket. Some people work fifty-one weeks a year in order to spend one week on Nantucket. Those people take the four-thirty fast ferry back to the mainland. The line extends down to the Gazebo, but is polite and orderly. They file onboard, find a seat, and discreetly make camp. They are sunburned, they are smiling, they are a touch sad. As the boat makes its turn in the harbor, they get out the books or phones. But, before they submerge into their own worlds, they walk out onto the back deck and throw pennies at our treasure. If the boat can get past The Podium.

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This year the Nantucket Summer Antiques Show exhibitor bring a wide variety of antiques and fine art. Specialties will include marine antiques, paintings, fine antique furniture, folk art, maps, prints, botanicals, silver, antique rugs, garden antiques, antique jewelry, clocks, ceramics, antique wicker as well as items of special interest to the history of Nantucket. Danielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Antiques will be offering World War II binoculars; Jeffrey Henkel arrives with garden objects and sculptural elements; and Christopher Anthony, Ltd, will display mid-century modern furniture and lighting, including a glittering mixed metal sculpture attributed to William Friedle circa 1960. Hill-Stone has prints and drawings from the 15th to 20th century, and Lotus Gallery will be at the show with their Asian Antiques. Lawrence Jeffrey Fine Jewelry brings a spectacular Ed Wiener Modernist Gold Necklace circa 1970, New York. The Spare Room will display a wonderful selection of 18th and 19th century fine china as well as antique jewelry including Victorian Turquoise and gold dangle earrings circa 1860. On Sunday. August 13, an Oysters & Bloody Mary Sip and Shop will give show attendees (for a minimum donation of $25) a chance to enjoy the ultimate Sunday morning combination of freshly shucked oysters and Bloody Marys from 11am to 1pm to benefit the Community Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nantucket Fundâ&#x201E;˘. The final day of the show, Monday August 14 at 10 am, Laura Dowling, former chief floral designer to the White House, will demonstrate flower arranging techniques, followed by a book signing to benefit the Nantucket Garden Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scholarship fund. Dowling is the author of Floral Diplomacy at the White House. This event is open to a limited number of attendees and tickets are $50, which includes entry to the show. The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show will be open to the public on Friday August 11 from noon until 5 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13, hours are 10 am to 5 pm, and on Monday, August 14, the show will be open from 10am to 3 pm. Admission is $15, and both show and special event tickets may be purchased at nantucketsummerantiquesshow.com or at the door.

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10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories &songs; limited to first. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 min before program. Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset Historic Walk A 2/3 mi, 90 min walk through the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20 , $15 for seniors (65+) & teens, $5 Kids (7-12). Cash only. Catch 10:15 am bus from Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953. 11 AM - The Daring Daughters of Nantucket Jascin Leonardo Finger, Maria Mitchell Association Deputy Director & Curator of the Mitchell House, Archives, & special Collections will share the unique lives of Nantucket women during the 17th -19th centuries. Held at The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street $5; NLBM free 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 1 to 4 PM - Free Read to a Buddy Program for Ages 6-9 A fun, relaxed way to become more confident enjoy reading. Our READ dogs just want to listen. Sign up to read 15 - 20 minutes by calling Weezie Desk 508-2281110. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Tea Cups & Dancing Masks. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 508-228-1894 2 to 4 PM - Cover to Cover: Journal Making with Mary Emery Lacoursiere Learn several methods of simple book construction: start with making decorative papers for covers followed by making simple structures for the inside. Customize formerly

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7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 7:30 PM - Ghost Ship on the Mooring Encounter harrowing tales of supernatural ships, sea monsters, and sea hauntings under the night sky aboard the privateer Lynx. Presented by Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Tickets $20/$10 for 18 & younger: 508-228-2505. 7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Seawife” A musical tale of monumental scope inspired by the stories of sailors & captains who sailed the whaling ships of old Nantucket. Percy, a sailor with natural talent, rises to become the whaling era’s greatest hero. An original musical by The Lobbyists. Treat for the whole family. Tickets: whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 7:30 to 11 PM - Nantucket Supper Club Dress in Island Elegant attire and enjoy 3-course fine dining, dancing, and live Jazz Americana music from the 1920s & 1930s by The Recessionals Jazz Band. $95. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8 to 9:15 PM - Lecture: Imam Abdullah Antepli, ‘American Muslims’ Free talk by Imam Abdullah Antepli is Chief Representative of Muslim Affairs at Duke University where he also teaches Islamic Studies. Held at The Atheneum, Great Hall, 1 India Street. Free Event 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Since 1998 led by the original guide. $20. , $15 Seniors (65+), Teens. $5 Kids (7-12) Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953

9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike with Maria Mitchell Assoc. During an evening hike under the stars, participate in a color vision activity, learn how eyes adjust to the darkness, listen for nocturnal animals, take a solo journey if you dare, & enjoy a snack while learning about bioluminescence. Then sit back & relax while you hear stories of summer constellations & more. Pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org or call 508.228.9198. Ages 8+. $25; Members $10. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 10:15 PM - “Foggy Roots” at Atlas Great live music from this local band at Atlas, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 8 AM - Guided Walkabout at Gardner Farm Explore this former farm along Hummock Pond, now Land Bank property. Hummock Pond is a glacial meltwater river bed, home to painted & snapping turtles, ospreys, and mute swans. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8 to 9 AM - 19th Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Join fitness expert, TV personality & author Tom Holland on Jetties Beach for a great total body workout. Cardio, strength exercises, & more. ALL fitness levels. Register at teamholland.com or at Jetties each morning. 203.550.6767 8 to 10 AM - Early-Bird Bird Walks Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews will take you on a boutique birding experience. Birds are an important part of Nantucket’s ecosystem and the island is know as an excellent birding spot. After a brief visit to the Museum’s ornithology collection, you will head out to some of the best birding areas around town. MMA Natural Science Museum, Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets $25; MMA Members $10 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on a thrilling 6-hour offshore adventure—whale sightings guaranteed! Reservations at 508-228-7037 or 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. Ends at White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9 AM - Tiny Tot Nature Exploration Stories, songs, games, crafts, and walks which focus on the environment. All children must be accompanied by an adult. $$10 Registration required llnf.org 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 continued on page 21

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Lunch Mon-Fri: 11am-2pm Dinner Mon-Sat: 4pm-8pm closed Sundays Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices. Call to order 508-228-SIAM (7426) www.SiamToGoNantucket.com

Picnic in ‘Sconset Stop at Claudette's in the heart of 'Sconset for our superb sandwiches & celebrated lemon cake. Take our sandwiches and picnic on the nearby beach or enjoy your lunch on our porch. Open 8am to 3pm

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or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9 AM to 1 PM - Grain, Snip & Dry - Class 1 Learn the arts of flower pressing, faux graining, and paper cutting in this two-day class. $300; NHA Members $250 all materials provided, Maximum class size 12, so preregistration required: 508-228-1894. 9 AM to 5 PM - Style Paris Presents Bharany’s Fine Jewelry Come join us as Style Paris located at 44 Main Street presents Bharany’s Fine Jewelry. These unique and beautiful jewels crafted in India will be here all day on Thursday and Friday showcasing their gorgeous pieces. See you then! 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens see the animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more! Pre-registration is required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198 $12. 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Performance of Nanpuppets Lizza Obremski & her puppets will be in the Atheneum Garden. Appropriate for ages 2-7. The Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street, no ticket needed for garden show. 9:45 to 10:45 AM - Free Cosmic Creations: Volcanoes & Fossils for Ages 4 to 8 Art & Science program with teacher Melanie Hajjar. See real fossils & learn how they relate to volcanoes. Limited to the first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 to 11:30 AM - Plant and Nature Walk See what’s flowering, fruiting, & hatching among Nantucket’s sand plain grasslands and heath lands. Linda Loring Nature Foundation. $10. 508-325-0973. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that amaze with their shapes, colors, & habits. Space limited, so preregistration required: 508-228-9198 or mariamitchell.org $25. 10 AM to 1 PM - “Pretty as a Picture” Youth Sailors Valentine Learn the history of sailor’s valentines & completing an 8” octagon shell mosaic. This class is open to ages 10-17 + accompanying parent/caretaker. $75; all materi-

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als provided. Preregistration required: 508-228-1894. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rafael Osona Auction Preview Come browse the vast array of fine home furnishings & antiques, fine art, Nantucket art & baskets, hand-woven Oriental carets, estate jewelry, sterling silver, folk art, maritime artifacts and so much more at The American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street. osonaauctions@gmail.com Or 508-228-3942 for more information 10 AM to 5 PM - Captiva Cashmere Show Ship and Shop at Blue Beetle, 12 Main Street, and check out the new fall designs of Captiva Cashmere, the signature cashmere of Blue Beetle. An amazing selection of colors in wraps, capes, and sweaters. New exclusive Nantucket Island sweater. 10 AM to 7 PM - Serenella x Decades Join us in-store for a curated selection of vintage ready-to-wear and accessories by Decades. Special appearance by Cameron Silver, founder of Decades and celebrity stylist. 9B South Beach Street. 508-228-3400. serenellausa.com Follow us @SerenellaUSA 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni Meet the author of “After Andy: Adventures in Warhol Land” at a book signing in Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset Historic Walk A 2/3 mi, 90 min walk through the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20 , $15 for seniors (65+) & teens, $5 Kids (7-12). Cash only. Catch 10:15 am bus from Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730. 12 to 1 PM - Tie-Dye Activity Bring your own shirt ($2 fee) or buy one for $5 and tie-dye it at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Sponsored by the Town of Nantucket. 12 to 5 PM - Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Antiques dealers from the US & abroad offering antiques in every category including marine antiques, paintings, fine antique furniture, maps, prints, botanicals, silver, antique rugs & garden antiques. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. continued on page 22

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1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Lighthouses & Signal Flags. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2 PM - Stump Swamp Guided Walkabout A guided wilderness hike on the Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm trail with 2 island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 2:30 to 4:30 PM - Buck-a-Shuck and Live Music Fresh shellfish for buck-a-shuck and music by PJ Moody on the lawn at the Brant Point Grill in The White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street. 3 PM - Perfect Day Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven, Edgar, on a ghostly adventure. Stop by houses that have stories to tell. Learn what to look for and how to become a Ghost Hunter-- educational, exciting, & lots of fun. $15, Children $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 7 PM - Walk about the Wharf Meet the artists and artisans of Old South Wharf every fun and festive Friday evening. 5 to 7 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 to 8 PM - Xanda McCagg Art Opening Reception Celebrate summer and see “The Spirit of Color” exhibition featuring the paintings of Xanda McCagg in the Hostetler Gallery, 42 Centre Street. 5 to 9 PM - Trunk Show at EGG & Friends Trunk Show with Hope Macdonald and her premiere collection of bold graphic handbags. Sourced and made in the USA. These totes, clutches, and wallets will be your favorite carry-all or daily wallet for summer into fall! 2 Harbor Square (Straight Wharf, behind the Gazebo). continued on page 23

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5:30 to 7:30 PM - Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites at The Nantucket Hotel Join us for our Front Porch – Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites! Acoustic guitar & fiddle music by performers Sean Lee & Bob McGuire. 77 Easton S. 508-228-4730. 5:30 PM - James and the Giant Peach Jr., The Musical A fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit. A production for the entire family to enjoy, In The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water Street. Tickets $17.50 - $23.50. 6 PM - Free Outdoor Concert by PJ Moody Children’s Beach at Harbor View Way. 6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 PM - Free Outdoor Karaoke Children’s Beach at Harbor View Way. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Seawife” A musical tale of monumental scope inspired by the stories of sailors & captains who sailed the whaling ships of old Nantucket. Percy, a sailor with natural talent, rises to become the whaling era’s greatest hero. An original musical by The Lobbyists. Treat for the whole family. Tickets: whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8:30 PM - Free Friday Night Flix Screening of “Finding Dory,” bring a blanket or chairs & enjoy the movie sponsored by the Town of Nantucket. Held at Children’s Beach. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Begun in 1998, this is Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk featuring 5 of the island’s most famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long and lasts 80 mins. No reservations necessary, $20. $15 65+ & Teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Morejuice Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 NANTUCKET RACE WEEK

Nantucket Race Week is nine days of regattas, awards ceremonies, and parties hosted by Nantucket Yacht Club and Great Harbor Yacht Club to benefit Nantucket Community Sailing. NantucketRaceWeek.org

8 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet at Handlebar Cafe to clean Town or at Clark’s Cove in Madaket – Take South Cambridge Street and aim for the ocean. 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills 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; from a low spot along the trail discover how the glacier shaped the hills and dells of the island. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, 45 minute, nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary. Past historic mansions of Nantucket. $15, cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Streets, by bank steps. Arrive 10 minutes early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9:30 AM - Rafael Osona Auction Featuring an array of original fine art, Nantucket art & baskets, fine antiques & designer furnishings, hand knotted Oriental carpets, estate jewelry, sterling, porcelains and more. The American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street. Absentee and telephone bids are welcomed. 508-228-3942 for more information 9:30 to 10 AM - Meet the Animals at MMA Science Museum Safely touch frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects: this is a great way to learn about them up close. Preregistration required, sign up mariamitchell.org or call 508-2289198. $12; MMA members $7. 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Dance(Sing) Movement for Ages 10 mos to 3 yrs. Creative movement class. Limited to first 15 children+parent/caregiver. Tickets at Children’s Desk, when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 10 to 10:30 AM - NanPuppets Puppet Show Free puppet show for families at Children’s Beach.

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10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm. 10 AM to 1 PM - Donn Russell Print Collaborative Russell is a longtime AAN artist member, accomplished printmaker, painter, sculptor. This third annual print collaborative provides printmakers (all levels) the opportunity to try their hand at a variety of printing techniques. Artists Association Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 508-228-0722 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Antiques dealers from the US & abroad offering antiques in every category including marine antiques, paintings, fine antique furniture, maps, prints, botanicals, silver, antique rugs & garden antiques. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. 10 AM to 7 PM - Serenella x Decades Join us in-store for a curated selection of vintage ready-to-wear and accessories by Decades. Special appearance by Cameron Silver, founder of Decades and celebrity stylist. 9B South Beach Street. 508-228-3400. serenellausa.com Follow us @SerenellaUSA 10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover a hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 min walking tour. For ages 13+ $20, $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Free Yoga for Kids Grades 1-5 Limited to first 10 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk 30 min before program begins. Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Beading Class Class at Akimbo, Nantucket’s Beading Shop at 119B Pleasant Street. Bring your friends and create together. Pre-register at akimbobeads.com. 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand & Wendy Rouillard Meet Hilderbrand, the author of “The Identicals” and many other novels, and Rouillard, author of “Barnaby Loves You” and other children’s books, at a double book signing in Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 1:30 PM - The Mighty Pines Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Sailors Valentines & U’u Clubs. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 4:30PM - Boston Pops Concert on Nantucket The annual Boston Pops on Nantucket concert is consistently rated the “Best Summer Event on Nantucket.” Special guest performers are THE BEACH BOYS. Showtime starts at 7 p.m. with gates opening at 4:30 p.m. at Jetties Beach. Tickets available at nantuckethospital.org. 4:30 PM - Jeff Tuohy Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 5 to 9 PM - Trunk Show at EGG & Friends Trunk Show with Hope Macdonald and her premiere collection of bold graphic handbags. Sourced and made in the USA. These totes, clutches, and wallets will be your favorite carry-all or daily wallet for summer into fall! 2 Harbor Square (Straight Wharf, behind the Gazebo). 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails at The Nantucket Hotel Join us for our Front Porch – Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites. Acoustic guitar music by performer Alan James. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. continued on page 49

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Donn Russell from page 12

artistic career,” said AAN curator of exhibitions Robert Frazier. “He began exhibiting his works in local galleries, and eventually set up his own print gallery on Old South Wharf.” “Donn is a legend in the Nantucket art world and especially known for his printmaking. Sadly, he can’t be here with us this year but we are thrilled to host this exciting print collaborative in his honor. His talent and expertise is extremely important to AAN and we truly appreciate his generosity and support of our print-making program,” said AAN adult education program director Mary Emery Lacoursiere.

A highlight of the day will be the steamroller printing. “We had such fun and success with this last year, that we really look forward to doing it again this summer,” said Lacoursiere. “Participants along with AAN artist members will create hand-carved blocks. Once the blocks are all inked-up and in place on our driveway — an actual steamroller will drive over them. The images from the blocks will be captured on a long piece of fabric and then hung for all to see,” she added.

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THE N AN TUC KE T S U MM ER AN TI Q UE S S H OW The Nantucket Boys and Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave.

August 11 - 14, 2017

Friday 12-5, Saturday & Sunday 10-5, Monday 10-3

NANTUCKET SUMMER ANTIQUES SHOW EVENTS

Friday August 11th Show Preview Strawberries and Cream Brunch, 10-12

Benefiting The Nantucket Preservation Trust through the Mary Helen and Michael Fabacher Scholarship Fund.

Sunday August 13th Oysters and Bloody Mary's Sip and Shop, 11-1

Benefiting The Community Foundation’s Nantucket Fund.™

ANTIQUES COUNCIL An International Organization of Antiques Dealers

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Monday August 14th Flower Arranging Demonstration, 10AM with Laura Dowling

former chief floral designer to the White House. Benefiting the Nantucket Garden Club, Inc. Scholarship Fund.

Visit www.nantucketsummerantiquesshow.com for more information and advance tickets

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in her work, including oxidizing silver, the act of cutting the metals called fabrication, and stone setting. Her work has slight abstract style that is often inspired by the patterns found in the world around us. “It’s about different shapes, patterns in nature. Everything I see turns into some kind image in my head as to how can I translate that into a piece of jewelry. And I challenge myself into doing just that,” said Hicks. Many pieces of jewelry in the shop have a nature theme. There are necklaces with the shapes of a shell on them, earrings designed after butterfly wings, and other pieces with stars and moons. Hicks also has an “erosion collection,” where the outside metal on the jewelry looks as though it has been worn away by the pounding surf. Jessica Hicks is also known for her popular Lorraine Collection. This collection’s notable features are the small holes pierced from the metal of the jewelry. These tiny holes can sometimes create an abstract look of bubbles in the ocean or an enticing geometric pattern. You’ll find these tiny signature holes on most of Hicks’ pieces—sometimes hidden on the continued on page 27

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back other times displayed on the front. Hicks is in her third decade of jewelry making and loves the creShe ative process. doesn’t sketch out anything before she makes a piece. She feels it in her hands and lets them do the work. For Hicks, her shop is more than just a business— it is her passion. “There’s a certain energy that goes into making my designs that certain people feel and when they wear it, they connect with it and I like that,” said Hicks. When asked which piece of jewelry was her favorite, she replied that she couldn’t choose just one: “they are like my babies.” Hicks hopes to move into making more one-of-a-kind pieces with precious stones and metals. However, she says she will always offer her Lorraine Collection along with a few other classics. Hicks says she hopes people realize that her customers realize they are taking home a piece of Nantucket when they purchase one of her pieces. Her jewelry is inspired by the island and created by someone who is local. “When they are buying from a local business, someone who lives here year round, they are buying into the community, for us to make a living and survive here, keep the island running,” said Hicks. “Everything is made with my hands, with love, with my materials, my creative experience for over 30 years.” For your own piece of Nantucket jewelry, visit Jessica Hicks at 2 Union Street, right off of Main. You can also order at JessicaHicks.com and through her Instagram account @jessicahicksjewelry.

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Creativity of Don Freedman from page 5

unusual materials: woven leather rugs, leather bars that are perfect for a summer retreat, beautiful boxes carved from bone or horn... whether you’re looking for an accent piece or to furnish an entire room, you’ll find treasures here that you’ll not see anywhere else on Nantucket.

Don motioned for me to follow him to the sun-drenched bench outside his shop to talk more about his inspiration and how he fills his shop with such unusual and sophisticated items. As we settled in, a couple from New York exited the shop and confronted Don asking: “Are you the owner of this shop?” When he nodded, the man continued: “Because this is the most amazing store I’ve ever been in in my life! Thank you!” When I asked if that happened often, Freedman smiled and said “I put a lot of effort into creating a store with a presence. We get a lot of repeat customers who make this a destination when they are on Nantucket...people

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who return and buy from us every year. It’s very rewarding.” Freedman’s of Nantucket (formerly Expressions of Don Freedman) opened on Nantucket on Old South Wharf in 1981 and seven years ago moved to more spacious in-town location. Don Freedman is the designer for products made by carefully chosen craftspeople around the world. “I meet someone making a product to sell and redesign it for better quality... as a result our pieces are unique and can be sold for reasonable prices.” He seeks items that have a “Wow factor” but aren’t gaudy: “many things [in the store] have a subtle nautical theme but they are artistically interesting, not cutesy.” Over the years, Freedman’s has evolved to match the tastes of those who visit Nantucket, describing his product line now as “more sophisticated, more elegant... We’ve done business with half the interior designers in town and several from Connecticut for their customers on- and off-island.” Because each item is made by hand, Freedman explained, there is “a warmth and an honesty” to the pieces in his shop that you don’t often find in today’s market. With a mix of art and practicality, Freedman’s has something for every taste and decor. Freeman’s of Nantucket • Open Daily at 14 Centre Street; 508-228-3291

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In this case, however, we are referring to a premium sparkling wine that should garner your attention. Syltbar is a brand named after the isle of Sylt, located along Germany’s pristine northern shore. The picturesque dunes and charming lighthouses that characterize this island’s idyllic landscape are very reminiscent of Nantucket. Since this is a rosé wine made from 100% merlot, and even though it comes from the same region and is made in the same production method as Prosecco, it can not by law be called as such. Hence, the label simply reads vino spumante. This brightly colored rosé is elegant, complex, and fruity with delicate aromas of soft red fruits and lychees. Raspberry, strawberry and a bit of earthiness are delightful on the dry finish. Syltbar Rosé is quite the showstopper in that it has half the calories and less sugar than most other sparkling wines as the result of a longer fermentation time during production. What this means for you is fewer calories and less of a hangover! Perfect cheese pairing: Beemster XO Aged Gouda (cow’s milk from Holland) with Virginia Chutney Company Spicy Plum Chutney Groove with Gruet “Sauvage” Blanc de Blancs... Gruet Winery is a story of French roots and American dreams. Gilbert Gruet, along with his wife Danielle, were already producing fine quality Champagne in the village of Bethon in France. While traveling on a family vacation in the southwestern part of the United States, they came across a group of European winemakers who had successfully planted grapes in Engle, NM, hours south of Albuquerque. It was then that the Gruet family decided to plant their own vineyard in this newly discovered area and begin their American winemaking adventure. Gruet “Sauvage” is made in the same method of production as the Gruet family did in Champagne with the second fermentation in the bottle. The term sauvage refers to the naturalness in which the wine is made and has no dosage in its final production, making it a bone-dry sparkler. Blanc de Blancs, meaning white from white, refers to it being made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Pale straw in color, there is a delicate persistent mousse of fine bubbles. Mineral driven aromas and flavors of bright citrus permeate throughout the glass, inviting you for another sip. It is aged on tirage for at least 24 months, adding length and complexity to the finish. Perfect cheese pairing: Brie de Lyon (cow’s milk from Lyon, France) with Gluten-Free Mary’s Gone Crackers Herb Crackers While you are moving and grooving to the beats of the Beach Boys, please remember to partake responsibly and also pack out to properly recycle and dispose of what items you have brought in to the party. Rock on!

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ing in nutrient-poor, sandy soils. Because spotted knapweed absorbs large amounts of water via its large taproot, when it replaces native grasses, soil erosion and surface runoff are increased, depleting precious soil resources. What is Nantucket doing about this plant? The Nantucket Invasive Plant Species Committee (IPSC) has been targeting hand-removal of this species along roads and paths adjacent to conservation lands along Eel Point Road, Madaket Road, and the south coast. We’ve been working hard to tackle this plant prior to seeding since this plant can produce an estimated 5,000 seeds per square foot. Seeds can remain viable in the soil for up to eight years, so, while removal is critical, it is also important to monitor the area for new sprouts each year. What can you do? If you see something, say something. Reports of this plant can be sent to me, Dr. Sarah Bois, at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation (stbois@llnf.org) or Kelly Omand of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation (komand@nantucketconservation.org). But the best thing you can do is to remove the plants yourself! Here are some tips for removing the plant at home: • Have the right tool for the job. Fortunately for us on Nantucket, sandy soils make pulling and digging long roots a little easier. We’ve found that the specialized weed digger tool with a long blade works best, but most heavy duty digging tools will do. • Wear gloves! The noxious chemicals produced by spotted knapweed can irritate the skin of humans and can sometimes cause migraines. • Pull plants during their bloom period and before they’ve gone to seed. They will need to be bagged and disposed of in household trash. You don’t want any of those invasives getting in to the compost! • Try to get as much of the root as possible. Pieces of root left in the ground will sprout the following year. • Join the Nantucket Invasive Plant Species Committee (IPSC) in our group pulling events! What’s better than a coffee clutch? An invasive plant clutch! Join us for one of our organized pulls and we’ll help you learn to ID the plant, best methods for removal, and you’ll be contributing to the preservation of some of our island’s finest native habitats. For details contact me at the email above.

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

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

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Great Point Natural History Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Hy-Line Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Island Bike Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Jobe Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Nantucket Pool & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Nantucket Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Thai House Nantucket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Triple Eight Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 2017 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island

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

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

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 9000

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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 .Nantucketbakeshop.com friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website

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nantucketcookie.net 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!

Cisco Brewers

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508-325-5929 Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm 5 Bartlett Farm Road Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome!

At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services: every 15 min from noon to 6:30pm or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com

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Clubs & Entertainment

Rose & Crown

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

Bakeries

Nantucket Cookie Company

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508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

Theroseandcrown.com THE ROSE & CROWN SEAFOOD PUB is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Not only do they offer a great menu with the freshest food at affordable prices, but their specialty drinks can’t be beat! And at 10 pm, the fun and frolic begins, with DJs, poker nights, karaoke every Thursday night, dance parties, and live jazz on Thursday. They have the largest TVs in town to watch the game. THE ROSE & CROWN is the hottest spot in downtown Nantucket! Entertainment nightly.

Coffee Shops

The Bean 508-228-6215; 4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at nantucketcoffee.com

Bartlett’s Farm

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Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM now serves ice cream? Ten flavors of premium ice cream can be scooped for you into sugar cones or waffle cups. To top it all off, seven farm-made toppings will be available, including farm-grown strawberry compote along with four other fresh fruit compotes, cookie crumble, chocolate sauce, and caramel. These ice cream treats won’t empty your wallet—large sugar cones are just $5.95 with toppings just a dollar each. bartlettsfarm.com

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Triple Eight Distillery

Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Established in 2000, TRIPLE EIGHT DISTILLERY uses water from well #888 to distill its “Notch” single malt whiskey and produce its famous Triple Eight Vodka “888”. Call for more information or to book a tour.

Atlas

Bar opens at 5 pm; Dinner from 5:30 pm

New, approachable, dynamic, fresh with a focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The ATLAS menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish

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Bartlett’s Farm

Open every day 8-7pm 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. bartlettsfarm.com

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30pm; 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 on Saturdays and Sundays, plus savory lunches Tuesday-Friday and fabulous dinners Tuesday-Sunday from 5:30 pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted. nantucketbistro.com

Claudette’s Catering Open daily 8am to 3pm Outdoor dining and catering

508-257-6622 Post Office Sq. Siasconset

Picnic in ‘Sconset! And a great place to stop to do it is CLAUDETTE’S on the square in ‘Sconset. CLAUDETTE’S is famous for their delicious sandwiches and their super special lemon cake. Pick up your order and picnic at a table on the porch at CLAUDETTE’S while you watch the relaxed activity in ‘Sconset Village, or take your picnic to the beach just around the bend. Open daily from 8am to 3pm. Please call for advance orders.

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30am-9pm 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking CrosswindsNantucket.com “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.

Easy Street Cantina

Open daily. Friendly, Fast, Affordable Family Food. Full Breakfast served all day from 7:30 am

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

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

Shangri-La Kitchen

Open 10:30am to 9:30pm sushi, pizza, subs, burgers, curries and much more.

508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St

SHANGRI-LA KITCHENis the place to go for sushi, pizza, subs, burgers, curries and much more. You’ll love their dumplings, tempuras, and spring rolls for appetizers, along with their classic and specialty rolls. SHANGRI-LA’s platters are perfect for parties and picnics. In addition, they have kept many of the fooods favorites: pizzas, subs, and burgers. Open for lunch and for dinner, you’ll find SHANGRILA KITCHEN in former location of fooods for here & there, 149 Lower Orange St.

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Siam to Go

Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

508-228-SIAM (7426) Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln

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

Sophie T’s Pizza

Open Mon-Sun.11:30am-9pm Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. New York style thin crust, crispy flatbread, or gluten-free choices beg for your special topping creations. SOPHIE T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs, sandwiches, and wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out. Daily specials available 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

Thai House Nantucket

Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm Dine in or take out

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

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

Yummy

Mon.-Sat. 7am to 4 pm; Sun 7am to 3:30pm Fresh, hand crafted breakfast & lunch, on your way to the beach

508-228-2712 63 Surfside Road

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! yummynantucket.com

Markets

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

Open every day 8-7pm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

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

Atlas

Restaurants 508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

Bar opens at 5 pm; Dinner from 5:30 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

New, approachable, dynamic, fresh! Atlas offers an ambiance that you can enjoy with your family on any evening, on date night (first or 200th) or with your greatest friends. An approachable and dynamic atmosphere with focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and sumptuous vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Dine in or take out. atlasnantucket.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s

Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking

508-325-0308 10 India Street

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

Brant Point Grill

Drink in the View...Join the Scene!

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

Enjoy Sunday brunch from 10am to 2pm overlooking Nantucket Harbor, relax over lunch or cocktails, and savor dinners with award-winning wines and spectacular views all at White Elephant’s BRANT POINT GRILL. They serve the island’s finest steaks, freshest seafood, and creative Chef’s Specialties. Once you’ve dined overlooking the harbor, you’ll know why this is the place to come time and time again when on

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by.

Breeze Restaurant New England Coastal Cuisine

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508-228-4730 at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street

The family friendly BREEZE Restaurant serves New England Coastal Cuisine either in our dining room or on our enclosed Terrace – complete with fire pits. A little playful with a lot of style, BREEZE dinner menu features a delectable selection of fresh appetizers and entrees. Enjoy cocktails, lighter fare and live music on our Front Porch. breezebarandcafe.com

Centre Street Bistro 508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30pm; 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 Saturday and Sunday, savory lunches Tuesday-Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners every night but Monday from 5:30pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MC and Visa accepted. nantucketbistro.com

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The Seagrille

Lunch 11:30 to 2 pm; Dinner from 5:30; Bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine

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theseagrille.com 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!

Shangri-La Kitchen

508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St

Open 11am to 9:30pm; Lunch Specials 11am to 3pm sushi, pizza, subs, burgers, curries & much more.

SHANGRI-LA KITCHENis the place to go for sushi, pizza, subs, burgers, curries and much more. Dine in or take out. You’ll love their dumplings, tempuras, and spring rolls for appetizers, along with their classic and specialty rolls. SHANGRI-LA’s platters are perfect for parties and picnics. In addition, they have kept many of the fooods favorites: pizzas, subs, and burgers. Open for lunch and for dinner, you’ll find SHANGRI-LA KITCHEN in former location of fooods for here & there, 149 Lower Orange St.

508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30am-9pm 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

Siam to Go

“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

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

Dune

508-228-5550 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 6-10 pm; Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am to 2:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort. 20 Broad Street

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

Easy Street Cantina 508-228-5418 Open daily. Friendly, Fast, Affordable Family Food. corner of Easy & Broad sts. Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day!

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

The Faregrounds

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

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials, Early Birds and a different All You Can Eat every night. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com/

Fifty-Six Union

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

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

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

Rose & Crown

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

theroseandcrown.com THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods and entrees like Fish’n Chips, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and Grilled Mahi Mahi. There are freshly made soups and salads, a delicious variety of burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. Entertainment nightly.

Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

Sophie T’s Pizza

Open Mon-Sun.11:30am-9pm Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-228-SIAM (7426) Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln

508-325-6265 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons

Thai House Nantucket

Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm Dine in or take out

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

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

Glidden’s Island Seafood

Seafood

Lobsters alive or steamed, lobster rolls, fresh fish, & more!

508-228-0912 115 Pleasant Street

GLIDDEN’S SEAFOOD is the island’s oldest seafood company at 115 Pleasant Street (across from Cape Cod Five). We specialize in the island’s finest fish selection. We have holding tanks with live lobsters, and we’ll gladly cook them for you. When you order your lobster, add some cooked and chilled shrimp to start your picnic. Or let us make you a New England Clambake. We also have steamer clams, P.E.I. mussels, local Pocomo Meadow oysters. We prepare fresh lobster cakes, lobster rolls, smoked blue pate, quahog chowder, and stuffed quahogs. gliddensislandseafood.com

Souza’s Seafood

Open 9am-6pm with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base and Nantucket bay scallops frozen within 20 minutes of shucking (the freshest tasting frozen scallops). Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.

Nantucket Vineyard

Vineyard

Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-6pm

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Stop by for a sample of our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour. ciscobrewers.com

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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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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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Great Point Natural History Tour

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Natural Discovery Tours Thurs-Mon at 9am & 1pm Tours offered through mid-October

thetrustees.org/ccwr 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 Thursday-Monday at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car!

Shearwater Excursions

508-228-7037

Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 .shearwaterexcursions.com We specialize in creating memories! Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the tour that suits you: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tour, Private Charters, Sunset Cruise, Kids’ Fishing Trips and Clamming Excursions

The Antiques Depot

Antiques

Open daily One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops

508-228-1287 2 South Beach St

NantucketAntiquesDepot.com One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antiques shops, offering quality 17th, 18th & 19th Century Formal and Country Furniture, Art, Pottery, Folk Art, Decoys, China Trade, Ancient Artifacts, and an extensive collection of Marine antiques and Scrimshaw. Proprietor Jack Fritsch also provides professional Personal Property Appraisals for estate, insurance and other purposes. Now in a new location sharing five large rooms with Nantucket House Antiques and Interior Design Studio, opposite the Nantucket Yacht Club. Visit nantucketantiquesdepot.com, and follow us on F, t, I.

James Robinson, Inc.

508-825-8909 2 South Beach Street

Open Daily

Established in 1912, James Robinson, Inc. is a fifth generation, owned & operated proprietor of antique jewelry, silver, porcelain, and glass, and crafter of the only handmade English sterling silver flatware left in the world. Our collection of 19th & 20th Century jewelry, which includes pieces from masters such as Giuliano, Castellani, Oscar Heyman, Tiffany, Cartier & Buccellati, has come to be recognized as one of the finest available. Employing the same time tested techniques used since 1510, our silversmiths in Sheffield, England, forge by hand sterling flatware that’s as singular in quality as it is practical for daily use. We are delighted to share highlights from our collection of jewelry and handmade flatware with historic Nantucket. 508-825-8909 or 212-752-6166 jrobinson.com

Nantucket Summer Antiques Show

August 11 to 14 Managed by The Antiques Council

Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave.

NantucketSummerAntiquesShow.com This show will consist of 33 hand picked fine antiques dealers from the US and abroad offering antiques in every category that are sure to thrill collectors. Specialties include marine antiques, paintings, fine antique furniture, maps, prints, botanicals, silver, antique rugs and garden antiques. In addition dealers will focus on antique jewelry, clocks, ceramics, antique wicker, mid century art and design as well as items of special interest to the history of Nantucket.

Rafael Osona Auctions

Next Auctions: Saturday August 12 & 19 American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St

508-228-3942 Previews 2 days before each auction

Join us at Rafael Osona Auctions, where the stage is set for a series of exciting auctions from Memorial Weekend to Christmas Stroll…Thursdays and Fridays before each auction, a dazzling variety of art, antiques, oriental rugs, jewelry, silver, porcelain, and much more will be exhibited, and Saturdays all will find new owners as Rafael expertly wields the gavel. Visit NantucketAuctions.com to see full color photographs, descriptions, and measurements. Can’t bid in person on Saturday? We can execute an absentee bid on your behalf or you can bid by telephone. Come join friends and neighbors at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St., and compete for a masterpiece or bid on a bargain, but stay for the FUN! NantucketAuctions.com

Apparel - Infants & Children EGG

Open Daily A Children’s Boutique

508-332-6502 2 Harbor Square, behind the Gazebo

EGG by SUSAN LAZAR... At Egg we love- love. It’s a brand that embraces the bond between parents and their children. The name “Egg” is inspired by each child’s great potential. All eggs might look the same on the outside, but inside lay infinite possibilities. EGG is designed around the needs of stylish mothers and their children with natural fabrics and clean modern designs at an affordable luxury price point. The result is fashionable, yet timeless, baby and children’s clothing of the highest quality. egg-baby.com

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Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Daily 9:30 to 6:30 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multifaceted. 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

ACK 4170TM

Apparel & Accessories

“ACK 4170TM...is not just a location, it’s a lifestyle.

”ACK4170.com

Inspired by the salt, sand, and sea, this new brand of high-quality Nantucket apparel, accessories, home decor, and jewelry has washed ashore. We will give you a taste of the good, salt life...30 miles out. “ACK 4170TM...is not just a location, it’s a lifestyle.”

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

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

C J Laing

Open daily Resort clothing and accessories

774-333-3935 44 Centre Street & 10 Main Street Siasconset

cjlaingshop.com A favorite Palm Beach destination shop is back for its fourth summer on Nantucket! Featuring their own line of luxe summery clothing and accessories, the stylish merchandisers at CJ LAING have also traveled the world seeking specialty resort collections to bring back to the Nantucket marketplace. The shop’s eclectic range includes Mexican embroidered shirts and dresses, tassel necklaces, pompom baskets, Lola Hats, Kai beauty products, and their signature line of ikat coats and shorts. Be sure to check out their second location on island in Siasconset! #CJLAING

Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

Open Daily Cashmere, accessories, shoes

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

Joy West Collection

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

Open Daily - Experience Joy! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

www.joyjewelry.com Joy West Collection; Nantucket’s BEST value for faux & fine jewelry and more! Joy West Collection at 14 South Water St., across from the Dreamland Theater, brings you Joy’s stunning collection of exclusive jewelry and fashion items at irresistible prices! Joy’s NEW “Italian Linen & Baroque Pearls” and genuine Druzy collections are the season’s stunners. The gorgeous “St. Bart’s Collection” of colorful resort wear made from 100% fine cotton with handmade embroidered details is a showstopper! Come by & see the amazing collection Joy has searched the world to bring you!

Letarte

Open daily from 10 am Swimwear & Clothing for Island Living

508.228.7946 (SWIM) 5 South Water St (behind Pollacks)

Maui-inspired swim and cover-up label, LETARTE, is island-hopping from Hawaii’s beaches to the New England seacoast and has opened a new Nantucket store. Located at 5 South Water Street (across from The Nautilus on Cambridge St), the Letarte Boutique will be open daily from 10am and will feature their collection of swimwear, caftans and cover-ups along with Maui-designer jewelry, towels, and signature lotion and oil. www.letarteswimwear.com

Murray’s Outlet Warehouse

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

508-228-3584 New Street

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 Daily 9:30 to 6:30 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

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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-theknow” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com

Nantucket Whaler TM Apparel

617-WHALERS 5 Old South Wharf

Open daily Comfortable clothing designed on Nantucket

Authentic, well tailored, purposeful clothing and accessories for men and women. Designed on Nantucket. We support New England manufacturers. Nantucket Whaler is about the journey, not the pretense. 5 Old South Wharf. www.wearingwhales.com. 617-WHALERS. Wear the right whale (sm). wearingwhales.com

Nobby Shop

Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

508-228-1030 17 Main Street Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554=

Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided name-brand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and year-round. Fax number: 508-228-6568. nobbyshop.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 peterbeaton.com little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St.

Remy Creations

Summer has never looked so good! Lifestyle line of clothing & accessories

16 Old South Wharf

Stunning shawls for all seasons, gorgeous cashmere sweaters, must have dresses, beautiful accessories, unique gifts and all the apparel and accessories you need for summer. Always stunning and great colors. RemyCreations.com

Sara Campbell

Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry Season’s new styles

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

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

Serenella Nantucket

Open Monday-Sunday 10AM-7PM Named one of Elle Magazine’s Top 50 Boutiques in the World

508-228-3400 9B South Beach Street

serenellausa.com Serenella presents the best in women’s luxury fashion in Boston, on Nantucket, and opening soon at The Royal in Palm Beach. Offering a curated and edited selection of American and European ready to wear and accessories. Featuring Ancient Greek Sandals, Attico, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Ellery, Erdem, Giambattista Valli, Kiini, Loewe, Mark Cross, Missoni, Myriam Schaefer, Of Rare Origin, Roberto Cavalli, Rosie Assoulin, Sies Marjan, Versace, and more. Follow us @serenellausa

Style Paris

44 Main Street Bharany’s Fine Jewelry Trunk Show August 10 & 11

508-325-6600 Open Daily

styleparis.com Style Paris presents BHARANY’S FINE JEWLERY. Come join us as Style Paris located at 44 Main Street presents Bharany’s Fine Jewelry on August 10th and 11th. These unique and beautiful jewels crafted in India will be here all day on Thursday and Friday showcasing their gorgeous pieces. See you then!

Sweet Liddle...

Open daily Eco-luxury, apparel for men & women, and other irresistibles

508-228-3214 40 Centre Street

SWEET LIDDLE... Sells a Nantucket style that is both a mix of bohemian and luxury accented with one of a kind pieces to mix and match. You will find shoes and beautifully crafted handbags. As well as jewelry made on the premises by the owner and curator Emilly Brooke Rubin, a local designer. There is also a well stocked pharmacy of lotions and potions, lip balms and scents among many other fine irresistables.

Art Reproduction, Posters, and Printing

The UPS Store

508-325-8884 Open Mon-Sat Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Locally owned and operated 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road) THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across—stop in and see their 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 offstreet parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

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Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

Open daily Check the Calendar for openings

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

gshill.com 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.

Gallery at Four India

508-228-8509 upstairs at 4 India Street

Old Masters to Today’s Modern Artists

THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is an exhibition gallery that offers the collector an tranquil space to browse through fine collections of 19th- and 20th-century American art. The Gallery also represents some of the finest contemporary artists known for their traditional realism. Each summer season the Gallery focuses on presenting quality exhibits designed to educate and encourage new and old collectors to visit the on-going exhibitions relating to the region. From the School of the Hudson River to Impressionism to Marine Art and Modern, you will never be disappointed in a visit to the Gallery. thegallerynantucket.com

Hostetler Gallery

508-228-5152 42 Centre St

Sculpture, Aquatints, Photography Contemporary sculptures, paintings, & works on paper

HOSTETLER GALLERY the sculpture, prints and paintings of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings by Power Boothe and Xanda McCagg, Photography by Ellen Carey and aquatints by Art Werger. Hostetler bronze sculptures grace two New York City locations. Exotic and American species are used in his wood sculpture- the largest being 13 feet tall. Boothe’s textural and minimalist oils are in all the major New York City museums. Carey’s vibrant color abstracts are all unique and created in the darkroom. Werger’s mezzotints, etchings and aquatints take an old world technique to modern aesthetics; also museum collected. McCagg’s oils take color abstractions to a new level. Art ranges from intimate small formats to monumental. Selling art for 40 years on Nantucket. DavidHostetler.com, hostetlergallery.com

Ireland Galleries

508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene 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 Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss our collection of pre-owned Nantucket art — new this season! 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, Rod Cole, and Lisa Maxell, and a Small selection of work by Donn Russell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Kathleen Duncombe, Sarah Hutton, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket

Gail’s Tours, Inc. Simply, the finest tour on Nantucket Island!

VOTED BEST OF NANTUCKET★ FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS!

★

Continuing a family tradition of hospitality Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket 7th generation native

Convenience...effortlessly view Nantucket In-town pick-up • 1 3/4 hour tour Pullovers for photo opportunities Tour van holds up to 14 guests Departures daily 10am, 1pm, & 3pm

Value...in the thrifty Nantucket tradition

★ GAIL NICKERSON JOHNSON ★ your guide to the real Nantucket!

RESERVATIONS & INFO:

508-257-6557

10 India Street

DINNER 6pm to 10pm closed Sunday

BREAKFAST 7am to 1pm Daily

508-325-0308 www.black-eyedsusans.com B.Y.O.B. • No Credit Cards

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Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist

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 easyridersbikerentals.com safe and convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road.

Miki shows regularly at the Artists Association of Nantucket. To visit her studio, please call 508-3322553. mikilovett.com

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

plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).

508-332-2553 Unique Textile and Print Art and Accessories

Studio by Appointment

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

Open Year-Round Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models

On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop and treasures such as carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards carved by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. He is responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. Nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints

508-325-1842 17 Old South Wharf

The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku

Gyotaku is the art of creating prints of genuine fish on delicate handmade rice paper. This art form captures and reproduces the exact characteristics and features of an individual fish. First practiced in the early 1800s in Asia, Gyotako provided an accurate means of measuring and recording a commercial fisherman’s actual catch. At PETE’S FRESH FISH PRINTS, Pete’s art expresses a variety of compositions, textures, and colors through this unique art form, breaking through yet keeping with the traditional boundaries. Stop by to see his unique art and variety of holiday gifts, including prints, notecards, placemats, coasters, and serving trays. www.freshfishprints.com

Auctions

Rafael Osona Auctioneer

508-228-3942 Previews 2 days before each auction

Next Auctions: Saturday August 12 & 19 American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories

Nantucket Pool & Spa

Open Daily Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More

508-228-2235 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd

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. Facebook.com/nantucketpools

Cooks Cycle

Bike Rentals

Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com

Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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

Island Bike Company

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 IslandBike.com rentals. Great rental rates!

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 nantucketbikeshop.com accept all major credit cards.

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.

Grandpa Harvey Young started YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP in 1931. He ran the bike rental store down on Steamboat Wharf until 1954, when his son Roger took over. Now the third generation is running the shop. With more than 70 years of experience, YOUNG’s provides you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket Island. They use the best bikes, CANNONDALE and TREK. They are kept clean, safe and well maintained and they are rented to you with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Experience a Nantucket family tradition. YOUNG’s Bicycle Shop, the “Cycle-Logical way” to see Nantucket Island. Watch for the famous sidewalk sign with the revolving wheel. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110 The fully searchable Nantucket telephone book for your cell phone The island’s “Little Black Book” Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s telephone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company to call! Our app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD for iPhones, Android, and tablets. NantucketDirectory.com

Yesterday’s Island

Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide In print, online, on your cell phone

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

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 47 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

Mitchell’s Book Corner

Bookstores

Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm & Sun 11am to 4pm See Event Schedule for Our Book Signings

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

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

Nantucket Bookworks

Mon-Sat 10am to 8pm & Sun 10am to 6pm Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

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

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Buses

NRTA

nrtawave.com RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com Service is provided thru mid-October from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website nrtawave.com for complete schedule 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 $1 or $2 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle.

Affordable Rentals

Car Rentals 508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

Open daily Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service

youngsbicycleshop.com Young’s Bicycle Shop is the most convenient car and Jeep rental shop to either ferry. We have fuel efficient Honda Fits and sedans. We also have 2 door Jeeps and 4 door Jeep Wranglers. We offer fuel efficient sedans and rugged Jeep Wrangler 4 X 4’s in both the 2 door and 4 door variants complete with the town beach permit and Great Point permit. Come see why we are the “CycleLogical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals!

Charters - Sailing & Boating 508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

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

“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”— Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2010: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Lynx

978.479.2197 Traditional Sailing & History in Nantucket Sound

Call for your sail Family fun for all ages!

www.tallshiplynx.org Nantucket’s Tall Ship LYNX is offering sails from July to October from Nantucket Harbor. They also offer charters, weddings, educational and special groups sailings. Looking for a unique venue to gather? LYNX is available for private charters... treat your family, your friend, or your colleagues to a very special day or evening. For details and reservations, contact the office @ 978.479.2197

Children’s Camps

ACKventure Sports & Day Camps A variety of camps for ages 3-1/2 to 18 Building Strong Kids & Great Memories

508-228-7285 x5 Nantucket Community School

NantucketCommunitySchool.org The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of sports & day camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18. Football, basketball, soccer, tennis, field hockey, gardening, technology, and much more! Which ACKventure awaits your child this summer? Go to nantucketcommunityschool.org to register or find out further information. Contact: Blair Jannelle, Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x 1576.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 24 Amelia Drive

Open daily Classes & Workshops for all ages

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from three to ninety-three. nantucketarts.org

Coaching/Consulting

Coaching at the Corner

Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds

Endeavor

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

See display ad for times and routes Bus routes thru town & out of town

August 10-16, 2017

Cigars

508-901-9399 Monday & Wednesday-Saturday from 10 amand from 12 noon on Sunday 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. 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, or call to arrange a cigar bar for your next island event. AckGrayLady.com

610-780-1640 info@marshaegan.com

Life and success skills coaching

Get a great start to your Thursday mornings – join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main Street. Discussions start at 8:30 AM sharp and end at 9:30 am. $15 at the door, packages available. Season passes for all 2017 discussions are available now. For more information visit CoachingatTheCorner.com

Concerts

Nantucket Musical Arts Society

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

Tuesday Evening Concerts at 8 pm Featuring Acclaimed Musicians

nantucketmusicalartssociety.org The NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of performances in its 58th consecutive season. Now’s the time to buy your season pass! All concerts will be in the First Congregational Church at 62 Centre Street, on Tuesday evenings at 8 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm). Series and individual tickets to concerts are available by mail, at the door, at The Antiques Depot at 2 S. Beach Street, or at the Lochtefeld Gallery on Fair Street. Monday night “Meet the Artists” are free, informal gatherings at 5:30 pm in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Come and listen to the artists talk about their lives and the program to be performed.

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

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

Free sample available: just ask!

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

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

Unique Artisan Chocolates Created Fresh! Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on Food Network’s “Food Finds,” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,”“Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the 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 taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. nantucketchocolate.com

2017 PHOTO CONTEST

Contests

Deadline September 12, 2017 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

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

This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. The 2017 Contest has begun: DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2017. 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

Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest Share photos of your wedding and win cash!

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

Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first

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Island Fun & Shopping or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are highresolution. By entering our contest, you give us permission to publish your photos online at www.NantucketWeddings.com and to use for promotional purposes, so do not send copyrighted nantucketweddings.com photos.

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps & metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plus they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

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

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981

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. nantucketchocolate.com

Energy & Conservation National Grid

844-615-8316

Save Energy, Save Money, Make a Difference

nationalgridus.com/Nantucket National Grid is leading an initiative to empower the Nantucket community to reduce peak energy use. You can help postpone the need for a third cable by taking the first by signing up for an energy assessment. A specialist will inspect your home or business and recommend ways you can improve comfort and use less energy. Call now to schedule your no-cost home energy assessment.

Family Fun

Family Activities @ Children’s Beach

Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach All Summer Fun & games for children and families

Fishing Charters 508-228-5074 Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Slip 1010, Straight Wharf

Private Charters only Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching

THE ALBACORE is a 35-foot custom Sport Fisherman with large cockpit and walk-in cabin for complete comfort. Capt. Bob DeCosta, a second-generation charter boat captain, has more than 40 years of experience fishing Nantucket waters. We offer a variety of private charters from 2-1/2 hour bluefish trips to full day shark and tuna fishing. Whale watches are also available. Fun for the whole family—young, old, inexperienced, or experienced. All equipment is provided, except for cold drinks and sandwiches. Two-and-a-half-hour, five-hour, and full day trips are available. You’ll be fishing within ten to twenty minutes from the dock. Call for reservations or information, or visit Slip 1010 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted.

Herbert T.

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

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

Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! Private charters are also available. $110 fishnantucket.net per person.

Just Do It Too - Fishing

Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Albacore

August 10-16, 2017

Call for reservations: 508-228-7448 FAMILY SHIPWRECK FISHING Slip 13, Straight Whar

Daily Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Black Sea Bass, Blues, Striped Bass, Scup

We do it all—catch bass, blues, black seabass, fluke, and more… Captain Marc Genthner will take you fishing aboard the 34’ custom built “JUST DO IT TOO.” The “JUST DO IT TOO” is equipped with twin diesels, full electronics, and fishing gear. Captain Marc offers a per-person fare as well as accommodations for large, private group charters. Daily fishing excursions. Four trips a day at 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. FUN FOR KIDS: FAMILY SHIPWRECK FISHING! Call for private charter rates — half-day charters are also available. Rated “Best Charter Boat in 2017” from Cape Cod Life Magazine and “Best of Nantucket Winner” from Nantucket Today. justdoittoo.com

Topspin Fishing Charters

508-246-6210 at the Town Pier, across from public parking

Daily trips, customizable to your needs

TOPSPIN FISHING specializes in Nantucket sport fishing. Captain Carl Bois has 30+ years of experience on the water. Our 32 foot Judge can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people, and we offer the flexibility to customize charters. Let’s go have a fun day on the water! TopspinFishing.com

Furniture

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

Freedman’s of Nantucket

Gifts

Gifts, Sculptures ,and Home & Garden Accessories

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

An extraordinary & wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Bracelets & bangles, jewelry boxes, handbags, handcrafted frames, gorgeous mirrors and wall decor, a grand assortment of handmade home accents, & more! Freedman has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks you will ever see. There is a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture. Prices vary from $15 to $6,000.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop 508-228-0925 at Children’s Beach

Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. During July and August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors games and activities for everyone. Yoga, puppets, soccer, drum circle, tie-dye clinics, and more! Plus free concerts and films every week. See our display ad for details. nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach

508-901-9399 Monday & Wednesday-Saturday from 10 am and from 12 noon on Sunday 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 handmade accessories. 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. AckGrayLady.com

Hill’s of Nantucket

Open daily. 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.

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American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery gshill.com situated on the water at Straight Wharf.

Made on Nantucket

Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket Jewelry, Bakelite, Art Glass, & much more

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses. This season we are featuring pre-owned Nantucket art.

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

Open Daily Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

Open Year-Round Residential & Commercial Signs, Quarterboards

As you walk along the cobblestone streets of Nantucket you see Paul & Jean’s handiwork at every turn, from traditional to whimsical—they are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. At NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART, 167 Orange Street, you’ll find treasures by both Master Carver Paul McCarthy and Folk Artist Jean Petty. On the Gallery side you’ll see the work of local artists including originals by Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop with carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards created by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

Nantucket Chic 508-228-1907 Open Daily 12 Old South Wharf Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art! This creative store on Old South Wharf is dedicated to unique jewelry and accessories. NANTUCKET CHIC is a collaboration between Lorene and her daughter Natalie, an interior designer in New York City. This talented duo has stocked the store with bright and colorful purses and clutches, an extensive collection of jewelry, and unique clothes, scarves, and beach cover-ups.

Nantucket Throw 508-228-0437 Available Daily in Murray’s Toggery Shop 62 Main Street The Nantucket Throw—carefully crafted and perfect for boat, home, or beach Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in their multilevel store is a real experience. In addition to ongoing carefully selected quality merchandise, Murray’s features the NANTUCKET THROW. This 100% cotton, predyed and jacquard-woven throw is specially designed for Murray’s and covered in typically Nantucket symbols and themes. It’s available in two color combinations: navy/natural and taupe/natural. The Nantucket Throw is a perfect souvenir and suitably sized for your boat, beach, or home. Nantucketreds.com

Signs, Banners, & Posters

508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside 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.

Handcrafted Leather

s•mac designs handcrafted with love…30 miles out to sea. Find me at the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers and Artisans Market Or order online smacdesigns.com s•mac designs offers a selection of unique handcrafted leather goods, including clutch handbags, wristlets, wallets, and totes. Sarah makes all of the items in her island home studio and sells exclusively at the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers and Artisans Market on Saturdays from June to October, or custom orders can be placed online.

Peter Beaton

Hats

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

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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

Freedman’s of Nantucket

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

Creative Gifts and Home Accessories

This gallery has an extraordinary and wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden. These pieces are designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Freedman’s now has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks and a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture that look like they came out of a “gentlemen’s library.” Prices vary from $15 to $6,000.

Internet

Nantucket.net

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

508-228-6777 The island’s premier web portal

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

ACK Weather

Island Apps

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

508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road

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

trACK Nantucket

Free Self-guided Bike Touring App

Available on the App Store and on Google Play

Transform your bike ride into an insider’s tour of Nantucket! Eight curated bike tracks take you to great beaches, working cranberry bogs, historic homes from grand brick mansions to fishing shanties, Nantucket’s own Serengeti, landmark lighthouses, the village of ‘Sconset, and share interesting photos and fascinating stories behind the places you pass. Audio and written directions. Start at Steamboat Wharf or at the Milestone or ‘Sconset rotaries.

ACK 4170

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

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

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

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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Health Care

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

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

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Jewelry

“ACK 4170TM...is not just a location, it’s a lifestyle.”

ACK4170.com

Inspired by the salt, sand, and sea, a new Nantucket jewelry line has washed ashore. A lovely handcrafted collection of bracelets and necklaces reflecting your island style. From fine silver and pearls to beads and gold, these pieces are shore to please! “ACK 4170TM...is not just a location, it’s a lifestyle.”

Akimbo Beads & Things

Classes Tuesdays 5-7pm & Saturdays 10:30-12:30 Nantucket’s Bead Shop

508-901-5032 119B Pleasant Street

AKIMBO, Nantucket’s bead shop, has all the supplies you’ll need to create your own beautiful jewelry.

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Island Fun & Shopping You’ll find gemstones and pearls, and beads of glass, ceramic, and metal. Findings include ear wires, clasps, toggles, jump rings, and crimping materials as well as leather, cord, hemp, wire, and ribbon for stringing. AKIMBO’s Instructors offer classes on Tuesdays from 5-7pm and on Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:30 pm. Register at akimbobeads.com or call 508-901-5032. akimbobeads.com

Beachside Nantucket

Fashionably beautiful and precious

19 Old South Wharf

GIA Graduate Gemologist Jackie Robinson returns to Nantucket from Palm Beach with a stunning selection of her visionary pearl designs. She uses pearls in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and colors: South Sea, Tahitian, Japanese Akyoa, and more. Her designs are worn by Ann Romney, Gwenyth Paltrow, Diane Keaton, and many more, and she is the original designer of pearls on suede. She has brought a line of clothing acquired from her worldwide travels of France, Italy, St. Barths, and Belgium. Visit Jackie downtown at 19 Old South Wharf and follow her on Instagram beachsidenantucket

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Jewelry & Gifts

Clay Twombly

508-332-3407

Prayer Beads & Jewelry, Sacred Objects & Crystals, Unique Artisanal Gifts upstairs at 2 Union Street Clay’s unique prayer beads and jewelry creations are both sacred and delightful. He also carries a number of talented jewelers, smudge spray, local porcelain wares, and other one-of-a-kind treasures. Located just steps off the beaten path upstairs at 2 Union Street. Seasonal hours: please visit claytwombly.com or call the shop. ClayTwombly.com

Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design Open daily Become a devotee or wander in for a peek

508-228-3214 40 Centre Street

EMILLY BROOKE RUBIN JEWELRY DESIGN is a woman’s best friend. That is if you can find it. This “diamond in the rough” lies in a new location at 40 Centre Street. Each piece you discover here has been created by Emilly using the most delicious materials nature has to offer. Become a devotee, collaborate on custom piece, or just wander in for a peek. You’ll be very glad you did.

G. S. Hill Gallery

Open daily. Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

gshill.com Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began. Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made. It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY.

James Robinson, Inc Open Daily

508-825-8909 2 South Beach Street

Jennifer Greenwood Jewelry

Open daily Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry

508-901-9282 upstairs at 2 Union Street

You’ll find something extra special JENNIFER GREEWOOD’s new downtown studio, upstairs at 2 Union Street. Each piece is a work of art using gems, geodes, agate, opals, and more. Earrings rings, pendants, and more, her style is new and hip, blended with classic looks, gorgeous natural materials, and traditional technique. For a one-of-a-kind gift for yourself or someone you love, head up the steps under the 2 Union Street sign just a few steps off Main Street to JENNIFER GREENWOOD JEWELRY. @jennifergreenwoodjewelry

Jessica Hicks Nantucket

Open daily Silver, gold,and gemstone collections

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

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motifs, able to meld with diverse personal styles. Jessica hand crafts each piece in her studio on JessicaHicks.com Nantucket Island.

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Open daily 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 jewelersgallery.com has been serving Nantucket since 1971.

Jola

Passionate statements... Studio-Gallery of goldsmith and designer JOLAnta Gutnik

508-325-6999 29 Centre Street

jolasjewelry.com Stop by JOLA’s jewelry design studio at 29 Centre Street to see her new NANTUCKET DOG TAGS, available in sterling silver or in gold. JOLA’s latest creations is ARROWHEAD JEWELRY in silver or gold, and MERMAIDS transformed into pendants and bracelets. JOLA invites you to view her jewelry designs in 18K and 14K gold, unusually combined with gems and pearls. Since Jola makes all of her goldsmithing on location, you may often witness the artist at work with the flaming torch. JOLA’s work shows a wide interest in different styles of jewelry...through balance, affirmation of life, and perfection, she manifests the power of Nature in her designs. The magic, mystery, and romance in JOLA’s work is inspired by 18th century art and architecture...Come and discover the extraordinary...

The Love Shack 10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted pendants, charms, bracelets, cufflinks, rings & other jewelry LOLA™ pendants were made to wear and share. When you give a LOLA™ pendant you give a part of your heart, and your own connected story that goes with the giving. That’s why we offer beautiful, handmade packaging with a story card that goes with each piece. Our packaging is hand crafted just like our jewelry, using only recycled papers and natural ties. lolacompany.com

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

508-228-0272 1 Orange Street

Nantucketjewelryandart.com 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.

Nantucket Pearl Company

Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list! American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

nantucketpearls.com 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.

R. Simantov Fine Jewelry

Open daily; appointments recommended contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

917-324-4410 2 South Beach Street

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

Susan Lister Locke Gallery Inspired and Creative Jewelry New season, new look!

508-221-0531; 508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.221.0531 or 508.228.2132. susanlisterlocke.com

The Trinity Collection

Open Daily Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

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Movies & Theatre

Dreamland Foundation

508-332-4822 17 South Water Street

Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More! More than just a movie theatre

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 non-profit organization founded in 1902. Properties include: The Mitchell House, historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell; Hinchman House Natural Science Museum, Loines Observatory, Vestal Street Observatory, The Aquarium, and the new Science Center. Programs include: Nature Walks, Marine Ecology Trips, mariamitchell.org Discovery Classes, Lectures, Observatory Open Nights.

Egan Maritime Institute

508-228-2505 Open Daily 10am-5pm 158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Our family-friendly programs and more designed to appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $6 adults; $4 students 5 to 17; free for members and active duty Military. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. eganmaritime.org

Maria Mitchell Association Programs offered daily

508-228-9198 Science center, museums, programs for all ages

The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “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 throughout the year for people of all ages. mariamitchell.org

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

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

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

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Open at 10 am New Exhibit: Wrecks & Relics: Discoveries from the Sea

508-228-1885 158 Polpis Road

The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Our family-friendly programs and more designed to appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $10 adults; $7 for seniors & college students; $5 for ages 6-17; and free for members, active duty Military, and kids under 6. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. nantucketshipwreck.org

Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

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Shoes

Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

Open Daily Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Daily 9:30 to 6:30 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multifaceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest inseason 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-theknow” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com

Nobby Shop

508-228-1030 17 Main Street Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554

Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

ViVi G Shoes

508-228-0411 25 Centre Street

Open daily Chic Shoes, Jewelry, Haute Handbags, and Accessories

Sherri and Jennifer Guggenheim needed to expand their shoe closets... And through expansion, the area’s go to mecca for the ultimate in shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories, blossomed. VIVI G SHOES constantly strives to deliver hard-to-find, unique, fashion forward merchandise in all price ranges. From comfortable run-around shoes to couture heels, day bags to evening clutches, fun costume jewelry to premier designer pieces, boots to flip flops...they have it all! Vivigshoes.com

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Monday & Wednesday-Saturday from 10 amand from 12 noon on Sunday 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. 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, or call to arrange a cigar bar for your next island event. AckGrayLady.com

Special Event

Swim Across America Jetties Beach August 19: 4-mile swim August 26: Kids’ Splash and 1/4-, 1/2-, 1-mile swims Relay Swim to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer Swim Across America began as a relay swim from Nantucket to Hyannis and has evolved to 16 open water swims and dozens of pool swims around the country. We are continuing the tradition of SAA on Nantucket with another swim this August 27! Join hundreds of swimmers (including Olympians) at a gorgeous venue for a day to remember this August. Choose from 1/2 mile or 1 mile distance, or join the Kids’ Splash. Be a part of this landmark event this summer! Register for the Nantucket Open Water Swim at swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket

Summer Shades

Sunglasses

The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

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

Theatre

White Heron Theatre Company Don’t miss SEAWIFE and ROMEO & JULIET Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre

508-825-5268 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. Now in repertory: the part theatre and part folk concert “SeaWife” and a new musical

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Island Fun & Shopping adaptation of “Romeo & Juliet,” and the Long Wharf Theatre New Play Collaboration with Gordon Edelstein and a stellar cast. Tickets are on sale now for all performances! Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make theatre truly transformative. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org

Tours - Beach

Great Point Natural History Tour

Natural Discovery Tours Thurs-Mon at 9am & 1pm Tours offered through mid-October

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

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 Thursday-Monday at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car! thetrustees.org/ccwr

Tours - Bus

Barrett’s Tours

508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; daily at 9:30am &12:3 pm departs from corner of Federal & Chestnut sts Private charters available for weddings and private charters BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years. They operate comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. BARRETT’S tour buses have huge windows that afford views which can’t be matched. BARRETT’S TOURS has a tour every day at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm that departs from 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.

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Gail’s Tours, Inc.

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

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

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

Tours - Walking

Guided Walking Tours

508-228-1894

Walking Tour offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc. Departs at 11:15 am and 2:15 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. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Ticket, $10 adults, $4 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $8. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466 see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket nantucketwalkabout.com 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. $40 adults, $20 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

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

508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”

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

Raven’s Walk

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

508-257-4586 ravens-walk.com

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

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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.

Hy-Line Cruises

Transportation Boat

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

SeaStreak

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

Call for reservations Reliability, Luxury, Comfort

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

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

Nantucket is located 26 miles from Cape Cod’s mainland port of Hyannis. Take a leisurely 2 hour and 15 minute voyage on our traditional ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket. Or ride in style and luxury on board our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, which gets you to Nantucket in just one hour. steamshipauthority.com

Valet Parking, Luggage & Bag Check

Valet Park of America

Need Daytime or Overnight Parking? Bag Check? We have a spot for you in downtown Nantucket!

5 Candle Street

Daily, weekly, and monthly parking passes are available at our safe and secure lot at 5 Candle St. Enjoy unlimited entry and exit, and overnight parking. Our lot is located just off of Main St, within close walking distance to many popular attractions. NEW FOR 2017: We also offer Bag & Luggage Storage services at this location: no need to lug your bags around town. We’ll take care of them, safely and securely, until you need them. For Event Valet Services, visit our website for details: valetparkofamerica.com

The Trinity Collection

Watches

Open daily 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, 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.

Nantucket Weddings

Weddings

508-228-9165, ext. 101 Enter our Photo Contest www.NantucketWeddings.com All you need to plan a wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary

This comprehensive website will guide you through all the steps to planning and holding a wedding on Nantucket. From getting the marriage license right through the honeymoon, you’ll find valuable information all in one easy-to-navigate location. SHARE THE LOVE by submitting your Engagment and Wedding Announcements FREE of charge! This website, beautifully illustrated by island photographers, has links to restaurants that host receptions and rehearsal dinners, lodging establishments, musicians, florists, and many others who will help make your day special. There are also sections devoted to honeymoons on Nantucket, anniversary celebrations, and real Nantucket weddings. Nantucketweddings.com

Wine & Spirits

Epernay Wine & Spirits

508-228-2755 Open Daily 10 am - 9 pm | Order Online 24/7 | ISLAND DELIVERY 1 North Beach Street Largest Rosé Wine Selection, Craft Beer, Boutique Liquors, Artisanal Cheese + Premium Cigars

The only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. Join us for our complimentary wine tasting every Thursday from 5 - 7 pm. Mention this ad for a FREE PAIR OF GOVINOS with $25 purchase (valid through 08.16.2017) @epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay epernaywines.com

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6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Romeo & Juliet” Preview Brilliant, youth driven, exciting. Commissioned by Lincoln Center Education, Psittacus Productions’ “Romeo & Juliet” is a new, hour-long, musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterwork. Featuring a nimble ensemble of five performers, the piece incorporates live music, intricate choreography, spare, inventive staging, and Shakespeare’s timeless poetry. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Begun in 1998, this is Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk featuring 5 of the island’s most famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long and lasts 80 mins. No reservations necessary, $20. $15 65+ & Teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Brian Party with DJ Brian at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 NANTUCKET RACE WEEK

Nantucket Race Week is nine days of regattas, awards ceremonies, and parties hosted by Nantucket Yacht Club and Great Harbor Yacht Club to benefit Nantucket Community Sailing. NantucketRaceWeek.org

August 10-16, 2017

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8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on a thrilling 6-hour offshore adventure—whale sightings guaranteed! Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Antiques dealers from the US & abroad offering antiques in every category including marine antiques, paintings, fine antique furniture, maps, prints, botanicals, silver, antique rugs & garden antiques. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. 10 AM to 7 PM - Serenella x Decades Join us in-store for a curated selection of vintage ready-to-wear and accessories by Decades. Special appearance by Cameron Silver, founder of Decades and celebrity stylist. 9B South Beach Street. 508-228-3400. serenellausa.com Follow us @SerenellaUSA 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Alisyn Camerota Meet the co-anchor of CNN’s New Day at a book signing for “Amanda Wakes Up” in Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 11 AM to 1 PM - Oysters & Bloody Marys Sip & Shop Special 3-hour sip & shop at the Nantucket Summer Antiques Show. Benefits The Community Foundation’s Nantucket Fund. 61 Sparks Avenue. 11 AM to 2 PM - Brunch & Live Music at Breeze Restaurant Linger over a leisurely summer Sunday Brunch while you listen to Alan James live on the acoustic guitar on the Terrace. For reservations, 508-228-4730 OR fb@thenantuckethotel.com. The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, 77 Easton Street. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. continued on page 50

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August 15 The Cavatina Duo

All concerts are on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Doors open at 7:30 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., & the Lochtefeld Gallery at 4 Fair St. ”Meet the Artists" is a free and 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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11:30 AM to 12:30 PM -Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Brunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730. 1 PM - The Mighty Pines Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 1 to 4 PM - Lend a Hand to Cinda A fundraiser to help with medical expenses for our neighbor. Held in Cinda’s garden (also known as Nantucket Wildflower Farm), 84 Egan Lane, off Old South Rd. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Whaleboats & Whale Stamps. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St . 2 PM - Polpis Harbor & Quaise Guided Walkabout Inhale the pungent, sweet odor of the salt marsh while exploring Polpis Harbor’s shores and meadows. Unearth the story of how salt marshes evolved here, what lives in them and how Native Americans & European settlers utilized the natural resources. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 3:30 PM - Jeff Tuohy Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 5 to 9 PM - Trunk Show at EGG & Friends Trunk Show with Hope Macdonald and her premiere collection of bold graphic handbags. Sourced and made in the USA. These totes, clutches, and wallets will be your favorite carry-all or daily wallet for summer into fall! 2 Harbor Square (Straight Wharf, behind the Gazebo). 5:30 to 7:30 PM - A Whale of an Auction A reception and auction held by the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association highlighting the dangers of plastic flotsam in our oceans through sculptures made from plastic beach trash. The auction will be held at the MMA’s property located at 33 Washington Street. A whale sculpture made by artist Cindy Pease Roe, during her Artist in Residency at the MMA, and whales made by other local artists, both professional and budding, will be auctioned. 6 PM - Free Concert at Children’s Beach “Buckle and Shake” perform at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Bring a blanket or chairs & enjoy the music sponsored by the Town of Nantucket. 6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Romeo & Juliet” Preview Brilliant, youth driven, exciting. Commissioned by Lincoln Center Education, Psittacus Productions’ “Romeo & Juliet” is a new, hour-long, musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterwork. Featuring a nimble ensemble of five performers, the piece incorporates live music, intricate choreography, spare, inventive staging, and Shakespeare’s timeless poetry. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8 PM - “War for the Planet of the Apes” Movie showing in Sconset Casino at 8 pm, 10 New Street, Sconset. $5 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Begun in 1998, this is Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk featuring 5 of the island’s most famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long and lasts 80 mins. No reservations necessary, $20. $15 65+ & Teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595

MONDAY, AUGUST 14 NANTUCKET RACE WEEK

Nantucket Race Week is nine days of regattas, awards ceremonies, and parties

August 10-16, 2017

hosted by Nantucket Yacht Club and Great Harbor Yacht Club to benefit Nantucket Community Sailing. NantucketRaceWeek.org

SOLAR ECLIPSE WEEK HOSTED BY MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION

Lectures & workshops to help people understand & appreciate this rare event on Aug. 21. Throughout the week, the MMA will give out free solar glasses to allow viewers an opportunity to safely view the eclipse; pick them up at 4 Vestal Street.

8 AM - Guided Walkabout at Gardner Farm Explore this former farm along Hummock Pond, now Land Bank property. Hummock Pond is a glacial meltwater river bed, home to painted & snapping turtles, ospreys, and mute swans. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.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. Ends at White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through the Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 9 to 9:30 AM -Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9 AM to 1 PM - “Ocean Treasures” Sailors Valentine Create a historic maritime seashell collage in a handmade cherry box. All tools, shells, instructions & an 8” handcrafted cherry octagon case will be available. $850 all materials provided. Preregistration required: 508-228-1894. 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens see the animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more! Pre-registration is required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198 $12. 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Games & Activities for Families Free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball. Held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Flower Arranging Demo at Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Laura Dowling, former chief floral designer to the White House, will give a demonstration to benefit Nantucket Garden Club scholarship fund. 61 Sparks Avenue. 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm. 10 AM to 3 PM - Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Antiques dealers from the US & abroad offering antiques in every category including marine antiques, paintings, fine antique furniture, maps, prints, botanicals, silver, antique rugs & garden antiques. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mile, 90 minute stroll. $20 Adults, $15 Seniors (65+) and Teens & $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730. 1 PM - Martin & Watts Campfire Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point with Shearwater Excursions See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point . Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Whale Mobiles & Whirligigs. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2 PM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills 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; from a low spot along the trail discover how the glacier shaped the hills and dells of the island. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2 to 4 PM - Beach Discovery Field Trip Learn how to identify crabs, shells, sponges, and seaweed’s commonly found along continued on page 51

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the beach. Pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $25; MMA members $10

2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 4:30 PM - Tricky Dicks Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Page to Stage: Mark Tercek Mark Tercek is president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy and author of “Nature’s Fortune: How Business and Society Thrive by Investing in Nature.” Tercek will be in conversation with broadcast journalist Natalie Jacobson. The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water Street. Tickets $25. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven, Edgar, on a ghostly adventure. Stop by houses that have stories to tell. Learn what to look for and how to become a Ghost Hunter-- educational, exciting, & lots of fun. $15, Children $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 to 9 PM - Trunk Show at EGG & Friends Trunk Show with Hope Macdonald and her premiere collection of bold graphic handbags. Sourced and made in the USA. These totes, clutches, and wallets will be your favorite carry-all or daily wallet for summer into fall! 2 Harbor Square (Straight Wharf, behind the Gazebo). 5:30 PM - NMAS Meet The Artists Meet The Cavatina Duo the evening before their performance. Held at The Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street. 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails at The Nantucket Hotel Join us for our Front Porch – Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites. Acoustic guitar music by performer Alan James. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6 to 8 PM - Nantucket Pickleball Drop-in outdoor play on the paddle courts. $5 per person. 82 Hinsdale Road. 6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6:30 to 8 PM - Drop-in Figure Drawing Sharpen your skills in this drop-in class drawing the nude figure. Bring drawing materials; drawing boards and easels provided. Students must be at least 18 to at-

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tend. Pay at the door: $20. Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Dr. 508-228-0722 6:30 to 8 PM - Free LLNF Science Picnic Bring a picnic or beverage to enjoy while listening to some science at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd. Tonight: Mark Faherty of Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary speaks about Birds of the Cape & Islands. 508-325-0873. 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 to 8 PM - Nantucket Toastmasters A public speaking club that develops communication & leadership skills in a safe & encouraging environment. All welcome; Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 7 to 9 PM - Summer Sunset Series An evening of music by Nickodemus featuring Peter Ahern on the Whaling Museum’s gorgeous rooftop observation deck. Enjoy stunning views of the sunset on Nantucket Harbor and an evening of unforgettable music. Tickets are $50 and include light nibbles. Cash bar. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 7:30 PM - Jimmy Tingle: Humor for Humanity Jimmy Tingle brings so much energy and personal warmth to this nonstop performance that one comes away from it strangely uplifted. He reveals often mortifying absurdities in virtually everything that comes to his attention. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Begun in 1998, this is Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk featuring 5 of the island’s most famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long and lasts 80 mins. No reservations necessary, $20. $15 65+ & Teens. $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Professional astronomers will show you an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies & more. Held at the Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext. Weather permitting. $10.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 NANTUCKET RACE WEEK

Nantucket Race Week is nine days of regattas, awards ceremonies, and parties hosted by Nantucket Yacht Club and Great Harbor Yacht Club to benefit Nantucket Community Sailing. NantucketRaceWeek.org

SOLAR ECLIPSE WEEK HOSTED BY MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION

7 to 10 AM - Early-Bird Bird Walks with Maria Mitchell Association Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews will take you on a boutique birding experience. Visit to the Museum’s ornithology collection then head to some of the best birding areas around town. Preregistration required 508-228-9198 $45 8 AM - Sankaty Bluff Guided Walkabout Sankaty Bluff Guided Walkabout A guided wilderness hike on the Sankaty Bluff trail. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, 45 minute, nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary. Past historic mansions of Nantucket. $15, cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Streets, by bank steps. Arrive 10 minutes early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 8:30 to 10:30 AM - Nantucket Pickleball Drop-in outdoor play on the paddle courts. $5 per person. 82 Hinsdale Road. 9 AM - Children’s Adventure: Become a Pirate Hunter on the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the Endeavor & learn about pirate life and become Pirate Hunters. The adventure ends with a pirate map & search for treasure. Best for ages 3-5; adult must accompany child. $38. Meet at The Endeavor’s Slip # 1015 on the Straight Wharf. For Reservations: 508-228-5585 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9 AM to 1 PM - “Ocean Treasures” Sailors Valentine Create a historic maritime seashell collage in a handmade cherry box. All tools, shells, instructions & an 8” handcrafted cherry octagon case will be available. $850 all materials provided. Preregistration required: 508-228-1894. 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Games & Activities for Families Free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball. Held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Ages 2 to 7 Engaging songs, singing games & movement activities to teach musical skills to the young. Tickets day of when library opens. Atheneum Garden, 1 India S. 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11 AM - Free Downtown Tree Tour See some of the great trees of Nantucket; learn about their history and the important downtown habitat they provide. Reservations: 508-228-2818. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm. 10 AM to 12 PM - Sailor’s Valentines & Serpent Stories for Ages 7 to 10 After whaling, when free time was available, the sailors would relax while creating beautiful pieces of art for their loved ones far away at home. Learn myths & yarns that the sailors spun aboard ships and discuss whaling and the Mitchell family’s role in whaling all while creating our own scrimshaw and sailors’ valentines. Register at mariamitchell.org or 508.228.2896. 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk & Treasure Hunt with Pirate Robin Tales of pirates, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure during a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse. On treasure hunt we’ll search for lost & buried treasure. $20, Kids $15. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset Historic Walk A 2/3 mi, 90 min walk through the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20 , $15 for seniors (65+) & teens, $5 Kids (7-12). Cash only. Catch 10:15 am bus from Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary

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bulletin board. 508-332-0953. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Arrowheads & Coral Necklaces. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2 PM - Polpis Harbor & Quaise Guided Walkabout Inhale the pungent, sweet odor of the salt marsh while exploring Polpis Harbor’s shores and meadows. Unearth the story of how salt marshes evolved here, what lives in them and how Native Americans & European settlers utilized the natural resources. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2 to 3 PM - Pinhole Camera Workshop Learn how to make a pinhole camera using an ordinary box to safely view the partial eclipse of the sun. Pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org 2 to 4 PM - Free Makerspace for Teens Grades 6-12 - Mini Weaving Make a miniature weaving to wear as a necklace or use as a key chain. No experience required. All tools & materials supplied. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 2 to 5 PM - Weekly Painting with Victoria Harvey If you want to paint, feel a bit rusty, or need new inspiration, this is the class for you. Work from a new still life or bring a reference / photo to work from. $85. Held at AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 508-228-0722 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 2:30 to 3 PM - Meet the Animals at MMA Science Museum Safely touch frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects: this is a great way to learn about them up close. Preregistration required, sign up mariamitchell.org or call 508-2289198. $12; MMA members $7. 2:30 to 4 PM - Family Snorkeling Tour Experience the beautiful marine life Nantucket Island has to offer. Our guides will teach you proper snorkeling techniques and will point out any local marine life you come across. Swimming experience recommended. All equipment included. Preregistration required: mariamitchell.org or call 508.228.9198. $70. 3 PM - Martin & Watts Campfire Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 3 to 4 PM - Family Art Class with Bethany Oliver Our youngest artists, and their caregivers, will explore various multimedia art stations at their own pace in this inspiring class. $20 per day; $10 members. AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Register at nantucketarts.org, 508-228-0722 3 to 4:30 PM - Minecraft Club Use the MinecraftEdu game, which allows for all players to be in one world at the same time. Space limited, call to register 508-228-1110. Atheneum, 1 India Street 5 PM - Page to Stage: David Gregory Former NBC news anchor David Gregory probes various religious traditions to better understand his own faith & answer important questions about who we want to be and what we believe. Gregory will be in conversation with broadcast journalist Natalie Jacobson. Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. Tickets $25. 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 to 7 PM - Beading Class Class at Akimbo, Nantucket’s Beading Shop at 119B Pleasant Street. Bring your friends and create together. Pre-register at akimbobeads.com. 5:30 PM - Curator’s Talk on Tony Sarg A collaboration between Nantucket Atheneum and the Artists Association of Nantucket. 1 India Street. 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Live Music & Cocktails at The Nantucket Hotel Join us for our Front Porch – Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites Menu! Piano music by performer Matthew Hutchinson. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6 to 7 PM - Yoga for Teens Free yoga class with instructor Marjory Trott for yogis 11-18 years of age. No reservation required, but class size is limited to first 10 students. Held at The Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Mixed Media Collage with Ellen O’Shea Create new works of art using pieces from your recycled drawings, paintings, and continued on page 53

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photos. Learn to compose a strong composition using your artwork, watercolor and acrylic paints, while viewing works by master artists. $180+Materials $15. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 508-228-0722

7 PM - “Moby-Dick Rehearsed” A staged reading starring John Shea of this play within a play is both a celebration of the stage and testimony of the enduring legacy of Herman Melville’s masterpiece of American literature. Written by Orson Welles in 1950 and presented by the NHA and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Performed in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets $30 at nha.org. Doors open at 6:30 pm. 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Romeo & Juliet” Preview Brilliant, youth driven, exciting. Commissioned by Lincoln Center Education, Psittacus Productions’ “Romeo & Juliet” is a new, hour-long, musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterwork. Featuring a nimble ensemble of five performers, the piece incorporates live music, intricate choreography, spare, inventive staging, and Shakespeare’s timeless poetry. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 8 PM - NMAS Concert: The Cavatina Duo Cavatina Duo breaks convention with their combination of flute and guitar. Add to that their daring choices of varied and versatile repertoire, and the result is new sounds, colors and musical phrasings, which in return awakens a high level of emotion and audience response. Presented by Nantucket Musical Arts Society in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street. nantucketmusicalartssociety.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8 PM - “The Big Sick” Movie showing in Sconset Casino at 8 pm, 10 New Street, Sconset. $5 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Since 1998 led by the original guide. $20. , $15 Seniors (65+), Teens. $5 Kids (7-12) Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 NANTUCKET RACE WEEK

Nantucket Race Week is nine days of regattas, awards ceremonies, and parties hosted by Nantucket Yacht Club and Great Harbor Yacht Club to benefit Nantucket Community Sailing. NantucketRaceWeek.org

SOLAR ECLIPSE WEEK HOSTED BY MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION

8 AM - Stump Swamp Guided Walkabout A guided wilderness hike on the Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm trail with 2 island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8 to 11 AM - Birding Field Trip $10. Arrive 15 minutes early at Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Rd 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on a thrilling 6-hour offshore adventure—whale sightings guaranteed! Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 8:30 AM - Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town A 2 mi, 45 min, nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary through beautiful hidden parks of Nantucket town. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Arrive at 8:20 am at Centre & Main sts. in front of bank steps. 508-332-0953. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9 to 10 AM - Water Wisdom: Nantucket’s Sole Source Aquifer See Nantucket Land Council’s groundwater model and learn where our drinking water comes from with Emily Molden, Resource Ecologist. $20 per family per class. Register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198 9 AM to 1 PM - “Ocean Treasures” Sailors Valentine Create a historic maritime seashell collage in a handmade cherry box. All tools, shells, instructions & an 8” handcrafted cherry octagon case will be available. $850 all materials provided. Preregistration required: 508-228-1894. continued on page 54

High Speed Ferry

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Reservations strongly recommended

Straight Wharf | Nantucket 508.228.3949

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ROUTES/FARES: AIRPORT ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 20 mins. from 6/17-9/4 MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/15-6/11 & 9/11-10/9; 7am-12am every 15 mins. from 6/12-9/4; 7am-12am every 15 mins. from 9/4-9/10 MIACOMET LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/15-6/11 & 9/4-10/9; 7am-12am every 20 mins. from 6/12-9/4; 7am-11:30pm every 20 mins. from 9/5-9/10 MADAKET ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. from 5/22-6/18 & 9/5-9/10; every 30 mins. from 6/19-9/4 ’SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. 5/15-6/11 & 9/5-10/9; 7am-12am 6/12-9/4 (last bus leaves Sconset at 11:35pm and last bus leaves town at 12am) ’SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$2.00 each way, 7:15am-7:15pm every 60 mins. from 6/17-9/4 ’SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 80 mins. from 6/24-9/4 SURFSIDE BEACH.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 40 mins. from 6/19-9/4 JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$1.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 30 mins. from 6/19-9/4 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: 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 Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes. 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 for unlimited travel may be purchased aboard all buses. For complementary paratransit or TDD service call (508) 325-7516. Bus info (508) 228-7025. Riders Guides are available at NRTA 20R South Water St., Visitor Services 25 Federal St., Chamber of Commerce 0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops. Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street, which is open from May 23-September 11, daily from 9:30am-6:30pm and September 12-October 10 from 10am-6pm

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9 AM to 4 PM - Rafael Osona Auction Consignment Drop Off Bring items or photographs of items you are interesting in consigning to us at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street. We will provide you with preliminary auction estimates & advise you regarding inclusion in an upcoming auction. osonaauctions@gmail.com Or 508-228-3942 for more information 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens see the animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more! Pre-registration is required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198 $12. 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Games & Activities for Families Free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball. Held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that amaze with their shapes, colors, & habits. Space limited, so preregistration required: 508-228-9198 or mariamitchell.org $25. 10:30 AM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket A walk though Nantucket’s fascinating past. Hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck and the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at the corner of Main & Federal Streets by The Hub. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. 10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 minute walking tour. For ages 13+ $20, $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre Streets by bank steps 10 minutes early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Fire Truck Ride to Breeze Restaurant for Lunch Hop aboard an antique fire truck for a free tour thru Town & ride to Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel for lunch. Departs from Visitors Services Bureau on Federal St at 11:30 am & 12:30 pm to 77 Easton St. Reservations 508-228-4730. 1:30 to 3 PM - Free Writers’ Group Aspiring writers of all genres are invited to participate in reading and discussing their original compositions. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Scrimshaw. Free NHA members or with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2 PM - Guided Walkabout at Gardner Farm Explore this former farm along Hummock Pond, now Land Bank property. Hummock Pond is a glacial meltwater river bed, home to painted & snapping turtles, ospreys, and mute swans. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 4:30 PM - Four Easy Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven, Edgar, on a ghostly adventure. Stop by houses that have stories to tell. Learn what to look for and how to become a Ghost Hunter-- educational, exciting, & lots of fun. $15, Children $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Front Porch - Live Music & Cocktails at The Nantucket Hotel Join us for our Front Porch – Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites Menu! Piano music by performer Mollie Glazer. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6 to 8 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” and coloring activities– while you linger over dinner. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6:30 PM - Film for Thought: “The Little Hours” Medieval nuns Alessandra, Fernanda, and Ginevra lead a simple life in their convent. Their days are spent chafing at monastic routine, spying on one another, and berating the estate’s day laborer. Showing at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. $14 Adult; $11 Senior & Child 7 PM - “Moby-Dick Rehearsed” A staged reading starring John Shea of this play within a play is both a celebration

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of the stage and testimony of the enduring legacy of Herman Melville’s masterpiece of American literature. Written by Orson Welles in 1950 and presented by the NHA and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Performed in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets $30 at nha.org. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

7 to 8 PM - “The Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017” This joint presentation will prepare viewers to understand the scientific and historical context of the total solar eclipse occurring on August 21. Join MMA’s Director of Astronomy Dr. Regina Jorgenson and Jascin Finger, the MMA Deputy Director and Curator of the Mitchell House, Archives, & Special Collections as they explore the significance of this amazing celestial event. They will demystify the natural phenomena & shed light onto how solar eclipses were perceived by early astronomers including Maria Mitchell. Presentation includes details on why we have eclipses, how to view them safely, and what to expect on August 21. Maria Mitchell Assn. Science Center, 33 Washington St. Admission $10. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Seawife” A musical tale of monumental scope inspired by the stories of sailors & captains who sailed the whaling ships of old Nantucket. Percy, a sailor with natural talent, rises to become the whaling era’s greatest hero. An original musical by The Lobbyists. Treat for the whole family. Tickets: whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell &view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Since 1998 led by the original guide. $20. , $15 Seniors (65+), Teens. $5 Kids (7-12) Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Professional astronomers will show you an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies & more. Held at the Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext. Weather permitting. $10.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 NANTUCKET RACE WEEK

Nantucket Race Week is nine days of regattas, awards ceremonies, and parties hosted by Nantucket Yacht Club and Great Harbor Yacht Club to benefit Nantucket Community Sailing. NantucketRaceWeek.org

SOLAR ECLIPSE WEEK HOSTED BY MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION

7 AM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad Streets. 8 AM - Smith’s Point Guided Walkabout Smith’s Point alternates between including Esther’s Island. Although we islanders still refer to Esther’s Island as Smith’s Point, this temporary island has separated and reconnected to Nantucket several times over the decades. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8:15 AM - Pirates & Mermaids Family Day on the Lynx Dress up like your favorite pirate or mermaid and join us onboard the privateer Lynx for a sail with pirate stories and opportunities to fire the cannon. Snacks provided. $25 adults/$10 children (all children must be accompanied by an adult); 8:15 am pickup for 9 am sail. Egan Maritime. For tickets call 508-228-2505. 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & America’s Oldest Windmill 3x runner up in Nantucket’s History Quiz Bowl for the brisk 2 mi, nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down hidden lanes & streets, past whaling mansions, out to the 1746 windmill & back to town. $15, cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 8:30 to 10:30 AM - Nantucket Pickleball Drop-in outdoor play on the paddle courts. $5 per person. 82 Hinsdale Road. 9 AM - Children’s Adventure: Become a Pirate Hunter on the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the Endeavor & learn about pirate life and become Pirate Hunters. The adventure ends with a pirate map & search for treasure. Best for ages 3-5; adult must accompany child. $38. Meet at The Endeavor’s Slip # 1015 on the Straight Wharf. For Reservations: 508-228-5585 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Feed the ever hungry creatures at the Maria Mitchell Aquarium with staff before it opens. Pre register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 38 Washington St. $12 9 to 10 AM - Flower Cutting Tour Here is your chance to take a closer look at the cut flower fields & head out to the continued on page 55

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field and cut your own bunch of flowers. Meet in front of Bartlett’s Farm market. We provide cutters and water, & we will bring your flowers back to the farm. $30 bartlettsfarm.com or 508-228-9403. Bartlett Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road

9:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Games & Activities for Families Free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball. Held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 months Limited to first 10 toddlers+caregivers. Tickets at 10 am at Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify, & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life. The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that amaze with their shapes, colors, & habits. Space limited, so preregistration required: 508-228-9198 or mariamitchell.org $25. 10 AM to 4 PM - Museum Activity Day Drop by anytime to play with nanotechnology, try out cool science equipment, help us collect data, and learn about research. Appropriate for ages 6 and up. Free with Museum admission. Natural Science Museum, Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rafael Osona Auction Preview Come browse the vast array of fine home furnishings & antiques, fine art, Nantucket art & baskets, hand-woven Oriental carets, estate jewelry, sterling silver, folk art, maritime artifacts and so much more at The American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street. osonaauctions@gmail.com Or 508-228-3942 for more information 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk & Treasure Hunt with Pirate Robin Tales of pirates, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure during a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse. On treasure hunt we’ll search for lost & buried treasure. $20, Kids $15. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories &songs; limited to first. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 min before program. Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset Historic Walk A 2/3 mi, 90 min walk through the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20 , $15 for

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seniors (65+) & teens, $5 Kids (7-12). Cash only. Catch 10:15 am bus from Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. 1 to 4 PM - Free Read to a Buddy Program for Ages 6-9 A fun, relaxed way to become more confident enjoy reading. Our READ dogs just want to listen. Sign up to read 15 - 20 minutes by calling Weezie Desk 508-2281110. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Children & their companions create crafts inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Today: Tea Cups & Dancing Masks. Free with Museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 2 to 4 PM - Cover to Cover: Journal Making with Mary Emery Lacoursiere Learn several methods of simple book construction: start with making decorative papers for covers followed by making simple structures for the inside. Customize your journal to suit your use. $140+ Materials $30. Register at 508-228-0722 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Tours depart from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations - first come, first served. Family Art Class with Bethany Oliver Our youngest artists, and their caregivers, will explore various multimedia art stations at their own pace in this inspiring class. $20 per day; $10 members. AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. Register at nantucketarts.org, 508-228-0722 3 to 5 PM - Plein Air Force Get out & Paint. Capture the beauty of the island in this free, weekly meeting series. Call for location 508-228-0722 Free for all 5 PM - Page to Stage: Ben Mezrich Science fiction becomes reality in this Jurassic Park-like story of the genetic resurrection of an extinct species, the woolly mammoth, by bestselling author of “The Accidental Billionaires” and “The 37th Parallel.” Mezrich will be in conversation with Rob Cocuzzo. The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. Tickets $25

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