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Kenny Loggins Joins Boston Pops for Concert by Jason Graziadei Twenty years ago a small group of volunteers came together to try to do something big for Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Led by an ardent hospital supporter, the late Kathryn Clauss, they imagined what seemed impossible: what if we could get the world-famous Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra to come to Nantucket? Along with a few tireless advocates on the Nantucket Cottage Hospital Board of Trustees, including Margaretta Andrews and Charles Balas, Clauss brought the hospital community together to raise funds and popular support for the idea. Somehow, they pulled it off. Twenty years later, the annual Boston Pops on Nantucket at Jetties Beach is the largest and most beloved event of the summer on Nantucket that directly supports the operations of Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Those first years in the late 1990s were marked by widespread community generosity and volunteerism, as hundreds of island residents came together to make the concert a reality. Everyone from kids to the hospital’s own physicians played a role in pulling it off. That tradition continues to this day, as a loyal corps of volunteers assist in making the Boston Pops on Nantucket a success every year. Today, the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart consistently draw more than 7,000 people to Jetties Beach for the annual concert that is capped with a thrilling fireworks display after the Pops complete the 1812 Overture. “This event brings the island community together like no other, and it fills continued on page 28
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Art in the Garden The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to invite the public to its second Sidewalk Art Show of the season, Saturday, August 13 from 10 am to 3 pm in the dappled summer sun of the Nantucket Atheneum garden on India Street. More than twenty AANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artist members will be available to discuss art and sell their works. The art show is free and open to the public. Founded in 1930 by artist Maud Stumm, Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sidewalk Art Show is the oldest in the nation. Originally held for a few days in August, it was open to professionals and amateurs alike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 1960 AAN took the reins of the event and it is now one of our signature offerings and we are proud to be part of such a historic and popular island tradition,â&#x20AC;? said Cecil Barron Jensen, AAN executive director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It predates the Artists Association by fifteen years.â&#x20AC;? In her book, From Clotheslines to Canopies: A History of Outdoor Art Fairs in America, Kathleen Eaton states that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the earliest art fairs of record in America that are still in operation began during the start of the Great Depression. The first, founded in 1930, was the Nantucket Sidewalk Art Showâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a small local event based on similar street fairs found in Europe.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Still going strong eightysix years later, it is a great way to meet some of the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular artists, who are pleased to discuss their art and explain their work process,â&#x20AC;? said Robert Frazier, curator of exhibitions. For more about the AAN, visit Nantucketarts.org.
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Antiques Show in New Venue Friday According to Marty Shapiro, President of the Antiques Council, “We couldn’t let a much loved antique show that has been a tradition on the island for 36 years simply just disappear! The show was something that people looked forward to every year and came from both on and off the island to attend. It had a prestigious reputation that reached well beyond Nantucket to collectors and enthusiasts nationwide.” When the NHA decided to give up sponsoring the show, The Antiques Council, who always managed the event wanted to see it return with a new life and in an exciting new venue. Kaye Gregg Director of Shows explained, “ We envisioned a show completely produced and presented by antiques dealers. The Boy’s and Girls Club of Nantucket was chosen as an excellent central venue that offered many conveniences and an opportunity to support an important on island institution.” The Antiques Council, a not-forprofit organization, will continue the tradition of the previous show as a fundraiser by supporting on island organizations through a contribution to The Nantucket Preservation Trust through the Mary Helen and Michael Fabacher Scholarship and to the Community Foundations Nantucket Fund. This year the show will have an outstanding roster of exhibitors offering a wide variety of antiques and fine art. Specialties will include mid century fur-
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 8:30 to 9:30 AM - “10 Ways to Boost Your Confidence” Learn how to use your self confidence to enable amazing personal and professional results. Join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. $15 at the door. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1-hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:50 AM to 3 PM - Discovery Camp for Ages 3.5 to 12 Science based, outdoor exploration classes for kids. Sign your child up for a Nantucket adventure. Details and registration at mariamitchell.org/learn-discover or call 508-228-9198. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin on the Endeavor to learn about pirate legends. Learn about pirate life, become “Pirate Hunters,” & search for treasure. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Slip # 1015 on Straight Wharf. Reservations: 508-228-5585 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed their hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508228-9198. $10. 9 AM to 12 PM - Youth Class: Botanical Printing Make a set of notecards using plants & flowers. Open to students aged ten & older. $75. Pre-registration required, call 508-228-1894.
9:30 AM to 10 AM - Babies Into Books Designed to introduce babies + their caregivers to books & the library. Limited to first 10. Tickets at Children’s Desk. Atheneum , 1 India St. 10 to 10:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 mos. Limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets at 10 am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with ice cream 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 A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals & birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 10 AM to 12 PM - Mystery History Ghost Tour of Town Hunt for unusual architectural features and sketch your finds while you hear spooky stories of the ghosts who haunt these homes and others. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or call 508-228-9198. $50 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify & release marine life. This program is part of a long term research project. Limited to 30 people; pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $20 ( members $10). 10 AM to 12 PM - Class: iPhone® / Snapseed® Level 2 Perfect follow to Snapseed® Level 1 class covers adding multiple filters for effects, converting to b&w, and using social media to share your work. Register at 508-221-8464. NantucketWorkshops.photo 10 AM to 12 PM - Free Volleyball and Badminton Volleyball & Badminton for 5+ at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. continued on page 18
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It Isn’t “the There”
Sail Endeavor
by Robert P. Barsanti There are not many left. Certainly, not many left on an acre of oceanfront in Squam. It isn’t much. It had been a shack for fishermen to spend the weekend, then it became something you could bring the wife and kids to, then it became a place for the grandchildren to visit until it finally became a gift of time. It remains as it was left. A Pollywog swimming ribbon had fallen behind the refrigerator; a strip of yellow poked out from the side. A glass martini pitcher (with levels) remained on a top shelf, out of the range of little hands. Jacqueline Suzanne, Erica Jong, and Tom Clancy swelled and warped on the shelves next to a stack of quahog shells, a cribbage board missing a peg, and a stack of Civil War themed jigsaw puzzles. Ten small and crude oil paintings dotted the walls of all of the rooms; each of them a different view from the house. Six fishing rods were lined up like pool cues against the far wall, strung with spider web. It had not been a home; it had been the summer place. Poppy and Gram had lived there, with all of the weight a word like “live” can mean. Their sad mysteries were revealed to be commonplace and the commonplace became sad mysteries. Today, everyone knew why Poppy woke up coughing in the night and no one knew why there was a set of silver “fish knives” for twenty. Each had a bedroom. They filled their medicine cabinets, liquor shelves, and check registers with secrets. Their marriage was a foreign country, marked by inscrutable customs and common practice. It had not been a home because they only stayed in August. They had talked of winterizing the place almost as often as they had talked of selling it. They had uses for the money it would bring, but they never called the realtor. Even when the new people came from across the street with a ridiculous offer, an offer that was written on a yellow post-it that they stuck to a cabinet. It remained a punch-line for years, until the new couple, divorced, sold their house, and a more remarkable number appeared in the paper.
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It was a cold night in Boston on December 16. Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and the rest of The Sons of Liberty crept aboard a British merchant vessel and threw its entire shipment of tea into the ocean. The year was 1773, and this protest of unfair and unjust taxes will forever be an iconic event in American History. It started a fire in the hearts and minds of young men and women who craved liberty and put a young nation on the road to freedom from a foreign government. More importantly, perhaps, it caused a decline in the popularity of tea and resulted in a shift to coffee as the preferred hot drink of the land. Today, for people across the country, coffee has become a way of life. It seems possible to find a cup, hot or iced, black, regular, or decaf on virtually every street corner of every city and town in America. The challenge, unfortunately, is finding a good cup. Fortunately for us, on the Island of Nantucket, we have Nantucket Coffee Roasters. I could see the charcoal-colored smoke curling from the chimney of the roastery; I knew I had arrived. The smell was rich and warm, reminiscent of burned brownies. Dark Side of the Moon was only slightly audible behind the hum and stir of those beautiful black beans being roasted and bagged. It can be rare in life to stumble upon a career path that is meant for you, but sometimes fate really does take control. For Leo Keating, Master Roaster at Nantucket Coffee Roasters, coffee has always been a passion. Caffeine aside, he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love it, it keeps me going. It makes me happy and it makes other people happy.â&#x20AC;? For 10 long years, Leo worked as a pool guy on the island. It was hard, hot, and demanding work with long hours and lots of noxious chemicals and heavy lifting. At that time, he happened to be renting a room from Wes Van Cott, founder and owner of Nantucket Coffee Roasters. Leo was always a self-proclaimed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coffee Head.â&#x20AC;? It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until recently, in 2013, when he decided to make a change and try his hand at roasting. Wes gave him a chance, continued on page 9
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and immediately he saw talent. Leo shrugs, “he said I had a knack for it, so I kept going.” Leo is forever grateful to Wes for serving as his mentor. “He was the one who gave me room to grow.” Moving forward, Leo attended classes at Coffee Lab International to hone his newly found skill. Coffee Lab International, or CLI, has actively supported all facets of the coffee industry since 1995 through research, education, quality control, and laboratory services. The rest is history. As Leo puts it, “from chlorine to coffee bean!” Roasting coffee is something like making popcorn. Coffee beans, after being dried, cured, and processed, retain a small percentage of moisture. When a roaster applies high heat, about 400 degrees worth, along with constant stirring, that remaining moisture expands and causes the hull to pop off the bean, or “crack.” This initial crack is indicative of a light roast. Depending on the desired flavor, the roast can be stopped, or continued on to the second or even third “crack.” This process, known as the Maillard Reaction, is what creates the complex flavor in each cup of Leo’s coffee. The heat causes the sugars and acids in the bean to react and interact, much like a golden crust on fresh bread or the sear on a delicious steak. Nantucket Coffee Roasters have been supplying the island’s stores, restaurants, and homes with world-class coffee for over 22 years. They are Nantucket’s premier artisanal coffee roaster, specializing in bringing limited and small batch lots of coffee to drinkers on the island and beyond. As Master Roaster, Leo oversees the development of each roast by hand and eye without the use of automation. It is truly a marriage of art and science. Each and every batch is roasted to order and the finished product is never frozen, ensuring every cup is as fresh as possible. This type of quality eventually means trouble for Leo. Since his coffee is in such high demand all over the island, he is constantly working to stay on top of his orders. When someone doesn’t order enough for their needs, they just have to wait for the roast. This can take hours because, of course, you can’t rush perfection. continued on page 26
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Historic Mansions and the 1746 Windmill
A 2 mile, non-stop exercise walk - with historic commentary - past the historic mansions and most beautiful gardens of Nantucket town. Meets 10 min. early at Centre and Main Sts. beside the bank steps. Tuesday & Thursday, starting at 8:30am.
Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point
A 2 1/2 mile, 55 min, non-stop morning exercise walk - with historic commentary - 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. A 90 min, 2/3 mile historic walking tour past the famous rose-covered cottages of Siasconset, Nantucket’s most beautiful village. Catch the 10:15am bust at the Washington St. depot and meet the guide 20 min. later at the rotary bulletin board 4opposite the post office5 in ‘Sconset. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday starting at 10:45am.
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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.
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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket
August 11 - 17, 2016
First Wireless by Amy Jenness
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Siasconset’s new Marconi Wireless Station received its first signal from the Nantucket lightship on August 12 in 1901. The two crews established a connection and then the ‘Sconset station asked the lightship crew: "How are you all? What's doing?” The lightship crew responded with the message, “Convalescent thanks. Foghorn going since last night." The wireless had been installed by the New York Herald to speed up the process of reporting the shipping news. The Nantucket lightship, located 42 miles southeast of the island, and ‘Sconset, on Nantucket’s east end, were both perfectly situated to communicate with the more than 250 ships passing daily. On August 16 the ship Lucania sent the first official message to the lightship, which was radioed to ‘Sconset, who then telegraphed it to the Herald’s New York office, who were watching for the Cunard ocean liner. The message was, "All well on board. We are 237 miles from Sandy Hook. Expect to reach New York Harbor Saturday." The first passenger message was from Carroll Payne to Clark Howell at the Atlanta Constitution: "Homeward bound. Passage rough. Though far from home, message sent thanks to the Herald's enterprise." The Herald predicted that its Nantucket wireless stations would shorten a ship’s Atlantic crossing and that westbound passengers could communicate with the American continent hours earlier. The newspaper’s predictions came true, but more importantly, the Marconi’s system very quickly resulted in safer boating voyages and provided the foundation for the radio and television broadcasting industry of the future. Two years prior Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla was negotiating with the office of the Light House Board to install his version of a wireless radio on the Nantucket lightship. But the conversation wasn’t going well. In an 1899 letter, T. Perry, Commander U.S.N., wrote, “ from certain expressions used in it the Board fears there may be some misunderstanding, so in order to prevent you from going to any trouble to expense, the board desires to say that it has taken no action as yet providing any apparatus for using wireless telegraphy, as no appreciation is available for the purpose...” Letters between Perry and Tesla continued into 1900, with each side parrying for position on the issue of cost. Tesla’s letters often made him sound irritable and contradictory. Perry eventually offered Tesla the contract, saying the government preferred to use an American company, a veiled reference to the Italian Guglielmo Marconi. In the end the New York Herald beat Tesla and installed a Marconi system on the Nantucket lightship and in ‘Sconset. Historians view Tesla’s inability to gain a lightship contract as one of the major blunders of his career. Tesla was a prodigy of Thomas Edison and his AC induction motor and transformer were licensed by George Westinghouse. Another radio pioneer, Reginald A. Fessenden, travelled to ‘Sconset in 1901 on behalf of the U.S. Weather Bureau. Fessenden studied the new Marconi device and conducted experiments there so the government could establish of a wireless system on the Farallon Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The project was a joint venture between the weather bureau and the newspapers San Francisco Call and New York Herald. Fessenden, considered the father of radio, was an inventor and head of continued on page 16
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pendence, refuses to be moved by her family into a nursing home, and says if she has to, she will light her apartment on fire and go down in flames with it. Her son Chris, who had no choice but to climb the tree to enter her apartment because she had barricaded the door, attempts to diffuse the situation at hand, but because he hasn’t seen his mother in nearly twenty-years, the situation proves tricky to say the least. Chris (played endearingly by Oliver Wadsworth) is equipped only with an arsenal of sentimental memories, the fun times they shared together as she raised him, like the time he and his mother raced up the spiral ramp of the Guggenheim Museum. Both painters, they bonded over their love of art and these memories, although happy, are abutted by Alexandra’s hilarious remarks on everything from potty-training her reluctant son, to the fact that he has been gone so long and must only be there for his own selfish reasons. They fight, they laugh, they cry. They are like any of us, a mother and a son, real, with no emotional stone left unturned in their heated argument. Do not miss this powerful production, for either its comedy or its sentimentality is sure to get you, and stay with you a long while, for who of us has not sat with an aging parent, or felt pushed into a life we were reluctant to lead? This play is a reminder that of all the things we have and of all the things we do, our relationships are what we take with us, and they are the things that are the most important of all. For more information and to reserve tickets, visit Whiteherontheatre.org.
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They thought of winterizing it in October, when the frost was starting to form back home, but the weather forecast called for seventies and sun on the island. In the depths of winter, when the snow had hardened into dental cement, she pointed out the wind speed on Nantucket was a steady fifty knots out of the east. “Aren’t you glad you don’t have to look into the teeth of that?” she said. He wasn’t so sure about that. Then they went to visit grandchildren and old friends and puttered about in their mainland home. That home had been expanded and modified. That home had welcomed children and then suffered their effect. That home stood in the background of the back to school pictures and the Christmas card. That home had seen birthday parties, New Year’s parties, after prom parties, graduation parties, engagement parties, grandchildren birthday parties, and, finally, after funeral collations. That home was the supporting actor in the home movies and photo albums. They lived in that home. I would like to think that a home isn’t where your body lives but where your mind wanders. Everyone lives in many different places. I have lived in apartments, homes, and dorms. But in my mind, I wander off to the same spot off of the coast of Massachusetts and I hear the waves in the deep heart’s core. I have stood on that rear deck on an August evening and watched the sky grow gold, then purple over a the slow and steady breath of the sea. In cool and clear air, the stars assembled in their places and began to wheel about; Orion would cast an arm and then a leg over the horizon. In the glittering dark, the Perseid shower
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streaked through the Nantucket night. Then a moon rose out of the ocean and midnight is all a-glimmer. It would be a fine home to move back to after a bleak urban day of memoranda and millstones. On one August evening, the two of them sat in their yellow director’s chairs and drank Tanqueray and Tonics. Their caretaker (me) grilled striper on a forty year old, rusted Hibachi grill and steamed Moor’s End corn inside on the stove. They enjoyed my company as if I was a friendly, but stray dog. I could not understand their words entirely and I had little to add, but they enjoyed my company anyway. When they left in September, I drained the pipes and fastened the shutters on the windows. In the gray hurl of a January afternoon, I would come by to insure that the ocean had not yet reached out and claimed it. Now, in the age of phones, I sent them pictures of the heaviest brown surf from their porch. They were gone now. I did not wish them back with me. I don’t like to consider myself that selfish. Their children would be here soon enough and the house would again be full with sand, stains, and scuff marks. But it wasn’t a home. A home, the poet said, is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in. As always with poets, it isn’t what he says, but what he doesn’t say. A home, in other words, isn’t the building or the location so much as it is the people. It isn’t the “there,” it’s the “they.” Every marriage creates a new nation in a familiar country. The land we are well versed with with and the seasons are predictable, but we cannot know those inhabitants, no matter how similar and comfortable. To outsiders, the rules and customs may seem at best quaint and at worst, savage. You shake your head as you walk away from their snug home.
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Photographing in the Deep Ben Phillips is returning to the Nantucket Historical Association for a lecture titled “Nantucket’s Offshore Wonders,” this Sunday, August 14 at 6 pm in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Phillips, a Nantucket native, is an underwater photographer, travel-diving specialist, and diving instructor. During the past six years, he has been diving and photographing underwater subjects in destinations throughout Southeast Asia. He is currently photographing around Nantucket and Cape Cod for large pelagic fish, which live in the zones of ocean or lake water that are neither close to the bottom nor near the shore. ”We are thrilled to welcome back Nantucket’s own Ben Phillips for the second year in a row,” says Brianne Roth, NHA Public Programs Coordinator. “His photography and film bring us closer to marine life across the globe as well as off Nantucket’s shores and he opens up a world that few get to experience up close!” Phillips honed his diving and photography skills in his mid-twenties when he travelled to Southeast Asia, gaining access to the “coral triangle,” a 3.7 million square mile patch of ocean that spans from Indonesia to the Philippines to Papua New Guinea, which has the highest concentration of marine life on the planet. Phillips’ specialty has been photographing microorganisms with high-powered macro lenses that would normally be invisible to the naked eye. “It's an honor to be coming back and presenting again at the NHA,” says Phillips. “The Whaling Museum is an amazing venue, and I hope to make this an annual event.” Admission is $10 and advanced tickets are highly recommended. Tickets can be purchased at nha.org/tickets. Doors open at 5:30 pm; program begins at 6 pm.
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the electrical engineering department of the Western University of Pennsylvania and worked under Thomas Edison at the time. Born in Quebec, Canada, he may have been the first to broadcast radio transmissions of voice and music. In his later career he received hundreds of patents for devices in fields such as high-powered transmitting, sonar, and television. David Sarnoff, who created the broadcast industry for radio and television, apprenticed at the ‘Sconset Marconi wireless station around 1910. Sarnoff, a Belarusian-American was born in 1891. He immigrated in 1900 and went to work for the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of Americ. He rose from office boy to commercial manager, to president of RCA. While at the Marconi Company, Sarnoff saw that radio technology had the potential to broadcast to masses of people, not just from one point to another. But his supervisors did not embrace the idea. In 1919 the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) purchased the Marconi Wireless Company and Sarnoff tried to convince his new bosses that radio could be used to entertain the masses. Again they rebuffed him. Finally, in 1921 Sarnoff arranged to broadcast a heavyweight boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier. More than 300,000 people listened and broadcast radio was born. Sarnoff’s stature rose quickly at RCA. In 1926 the company purchased a radio station and formed NBC. The Marconi system on the Nantucket lightship was short-lived. In 1904 the U.S. Navy replaced it with another type of wireless radio. By that time almost every ship equipped with a radio used a Marconi’s and ship captains scrambled to re-establish radio communication with the Nantucket lightship, which in three years had become a vital necessity. Marconi continued to operate a wireless station in ‘Sconset until 1923 when the station’s owner, Radio Corporation of America, closed the historic station for good. In 1914 the US government took over the station for an alleged violation of neutrality laws. In 1920, A competitor called the International Wireless Telegraph Company built a large station just south of Sankaty Golf Club. This third, short-lived station had the latest equipment and could communicate with vessels as far away as 1,800 miles. Amy Jenness is the author of On This Day in Nantucket History.
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niture and accessories, 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 as well as items of special interest to the history of Nantucket. Adding to the list of familiar dealers who will be returning this year, the show will also welcome several important new dealers to this year’s event. A La Vieille Russie, known worldwide for their curated collections of
Russian Treasures will bring antique Faberge and Czarist masterpieces in addition to an enviable collection of antique jewelry. A La Vieille Russie was founded in 1851 and established on New York’s Fifth Avenue in 1942. S.J Shrubsole, founded in London in 1912 and with a New York branch opening on 57th street in 1930, will offer their magnificent collections of antique silver from America and abroad. Both dealers exhibit at the prestigious Winter Antiques Show and offer merchandise of the highest caliber. Also joining this year ‘s show roster is Bea Hive Antiques with a stunning collection of mid century furniture. Nantucket and marine items are always popular and Paul Madden, an antiques dealer for over fifty years from Sandwich MA, will display a great selection of Americana, antique Nantucket baskets and scrimshaw. The show will be open to the public on Friday at noon until 5 pm. Saturday and Sunday hours are 10 am to 5 pm, and on Monday August 15, the show will be open from 10 am to 3 pm. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the door. For details and to learn about many of the show’s dealers visit the website at, www.nantucketsummerantiquesshow.com.
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ROUTES/FARES: AIRPORT ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 20 mins. from 6/20-9/5 FERRY CONNECTOR.....$2.00 each way, 7am-10pm every 20mins from 6/1-9/5. MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/23-6/12 & 9/6-10/10; 7am-12am every 30 mins. from 6/13-6/19; 7am-12am every 15 mins. from 6/20-9/5 MIACOMET LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/18-6/14 & 9/8-10/12; 7am-12am every 20 mins. from 6/15-9/7 MADAKET ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. from 5/22-6/19 & 9/6-9/11; every 30 mins. from 6/20-9/5 ’SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. 5/23-6/12 & 9/6-10/10; 7am-12am 6/13-9/5 (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 6/20-9/5 ’SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 80 mins. from 6/27-9/5 SURFSIDE BEACH.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 40 mins. from 6/25-9/5 JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$1.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 30 mins. from 6/25-9/5 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
Just DoIt Too Black Sea Bass, Blues, Striped Bass, Scup, Trolling & Bottom-Fishing Per Person Fares • Private Charters & Groups Daily Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm Capt. Marc Genther • Slip 1013, Straight Wharf 508-228-7448 justdoittoo.com
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
Real time info from your cell phone or computer at nrta.transloc.com For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov
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1 to 4 PM - Free Read to a Buddy with READ Dogs for Ages 6-9 A fun, relaxed way to become more confident and enjoy reading. Sign up to read by calling 508-228-1110. Atheneum, 1 India St 1:30 PM - Jacob ButlerPerforms Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 1:30 PM - Sconset Slide Show All Sconset Vintage photos shown by Frances Karttunen, can you ID them? Held at The Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington Street. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create tea cups & dancing masks inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Included with purchase of museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street. 3:30 to 5 PM - New Critters & Crafts Meet a live animal, learn about its adaptations, then make a themed art project. Registration required: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $20. 4:30 PM - JeConte Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 5 to 6 PM -Concert Series - Matt Hutchinson Pianist/Keyboardist Matt Hutchinson is back again to excite and entertain with his extensive repertoire. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 11 Orange Street. Tickets at door $10 & children free. 5 to 7 PM - Sensational Sparkling Sips Katie Culley, Portfolio Manager for Moet Hennessey USA, pops bottles of Domaine Chandon, inspired by the “All-American Summer,” along with Champagne Ruinart at Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach St. 5 to 7 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. acoustic guitar and fiddle music by Sean Lee & Bob McGuire. Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton street. 508-228-4730. continued on page 20
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10 India Street
Year Round | BYOB bring your own beer or wine to complement our menu
DINNER 6pm to 10pm closed Sunday
Dinner: Wed-Mon 5:30-9:30pm Lunch: Mon, Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm
BREAKFAST 7am to 1pm
Closed Tues • Reservations Recommended • Patio Open
29 Centre Street • 508-228-8470
508-325-0308 www.black-eyedsusans.com
~ Eat and happiness will follow ~
B.Y.O.B. • No Credit Cards
Daily
Thai Cuisine & Snack Bar located inside Nantucket Ice 1 Backus Lane Nantucket, MA 02554 Open for Lunch & Dinner Lunch Mon-Fri: 11am-3pm Dinner Mon-Sat: 4pm-8:30pm closed Sundays Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices. Call to order 508-228-SIAM (7426) www.SiamToGoNantucket.com
open 365 days
lunch & dinner
dinners from $7.95!
5:30am-9pm daily
at the airport
join us for lunch! served daily from 11am to 5pm Jumbo Wings • Mozzarella S-cks • Crispy Calamari Chicken Tenders • New England Clam Chowder House Salad • Caesar Salad • Greek Salad • Cobb Salad Fish & Chips • Chicken Pot Pie • Black Angus Burger Chicken Sandwich • Philly Cheese Steak • Reuben BLT • Turkey or Ham Club • Grilled Cheese Chicken Caesar Wrap • Chicken or Tuna Salad ...and much more! PLUS Breakfast is served un-l 2pm!
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MON: H ly specia omest ls TUES: Ste yle Chicken Dinn er akhouse Sizzle!! WEDS: E n d le ss P THURS: Famous asta BBQ Rib FRI: Fish s & Chips SAT: Che f ’s Show c A Taste of Indiaase & SUN: Tu rkey Din ner
COSKATACOATUE WILDLIFE REFUGE & GREAT POINT OSV permits for your 4WD or passes for your rental!
take o ut our e ntire menu !
SelfGuided Paddleboard Tours
Free parking • 508.228.6005 • free wi-fi
Paddleboard rentals available Thurs.Mon. on site...the beauty of the refuge from the water!
Natural Discovery Tours
Join a guided oversand adventure tour of this remote wildlife refuge. Daily 9am & 1pm.
An authentic Irish pub & restaurant
The local’s choice for intimate in-town dining
Open seven days a week Serving brunch 11am - 3pm, and dinner 5:30pm - close 6 Oak Street 508.325.0992 queequegsnantucket.com
Be adventurous, go to Town Open seven days a week Serving brunch 11am - 3pm, and dinner 5:30pm - close 4 East Chestnut Street 508.325.TOWN townnantucket.com
Open seven days a week Serving lunch and dinner Live music Tue & Fri nights 4 West Creek Road 508.325.0781 kittymurtaghs.com
Our patio bar is now open at Town and Queequeg’s!
Ecosystem Tour with LLNF
The 2nd Wed. of the month at 9am. An in depth look at the plants, animals, and natural forces that make Coskata Coatue so unique!
Sunset Tours
July & August; Tuesday through Friday
Pickup at 33 Washington St. or the Wauwinet Gatehouse arrive 15 min. prior to departure Call for reservations & info:
508.228.6799
www.thetrustees.org/ccwr
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Immigration Law
Bruce L. Glaskin, Attorney & Counselor at Law
Green Cards Same Sex Marriage Petitions Family Petitions Work Permits DACA Naturalization/Citizenship Removal/Deportation Consulate Processing TPS Adjustment of Status Nou Pale Kreyol Credit Cards Accepted
FREE CONSULTATION 954.473.8087 glaskinlaw.com
Open Daily Find us at one of our two locations!
4 India Street and
31 Sparks Avenue in the Stop & Shop
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6 PM - “The Full Monty” Based on the film of the same name, 6 unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, NY bond over failures & strengths with their strip act. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or theatreworkshop.com 6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch a Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 7 to 8:30 PM - “Moby-Dick Rehearsed” This play within a play is a celebration of the stage & testimony of the enduring legacy of Herman Melville’s masterpiece of American literature. Performed in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets $30 at nha.org or by calling 508-228-1894. 7:30 PM - “The Underpants” A hilarious comic farce adapted by Steve Martin. The White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got Blues Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 7:30 to 10:00 PM - Midsummer Night Swing Dance & Dining Dance to swing & jazz music with the “Little Island Swing Band.” Free swing lesson; live music & dancing. Nantucket Ballroom & The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-796-2200. 8 to 9 PM - Mitchell House at Night Come for a little behind-the-scenes-tour. For a child and parent. Parent must accompany child for entire program. $35 Member Pair/ $45 NonMember pair, additional child $10/child. Limited to 12. 508-228-2896 8 to 9:15 PM - Author Talk with Flora Fraser - The Washington’s Hear about Frederick Douglass’ spectacular career as a writer, orator and abolitionist. Nantucket Atheneum, Great Hall, 1 India St. 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music in Brant Point Grill Enjoy the music of Jacob Anthony Butler in the Brant Point Grill Lounge in The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 mi, 90 min. eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 of Nantucket’s haunted hotels. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. $5 for age 7-12 Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank by 8:15 pm. 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike for Ages 8+ An evening hike under the stars: participate in a color vision activity, listen for nocturnal animals, & learn about bioluminescence. Pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org or call 508.228.9198. $25 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595
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AUNT LEAH’S F UDGE “The Best Fudge in The World”
508.228.6215
FREE sample available
www.nantucketcoffee.com
Nantucket Chocolate Covered Cranberries As seen in Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Phantom Gourmet and on Chronicle, Channel 5
The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf Call 508-228-1017 or Order online www.auntleahs.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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pitch pine forests and a cattail choked inlet over which a small wooden walkway passes when not submerged by pond water. Reserve: 508422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8 to 10 AM - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early Birdâ&#x20AC;? Bird Walks Join the MMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, on a birding experience. Binoculars available for loan. Register: 508-228-9198. $25 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on this thrilling offshore adventure. Sightings guaranteed! Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1-hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past some of the spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at The White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre Sts. 8:50 AM to 3 PM - Discovery Camp for Ages 3.5 to 12 Science based, outdoor exploration classes for kids. Sign your child up for a Nantucket adventure. Details and registration at mariamitchell.org/learn-discover or call 508-228-9198. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed their hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508228-9198. $10. 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens, watch the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Program is limited to 12 people, so preregistration is required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $10. 9:45 to 10 AM - Nanpuppets with Lizza Join Lizza Obremski and her puppet friends for magical fun. Tickets at continued on page 22
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the Weezie Desk when library opens. Nantucket, 1 India St. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with ice cream 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 marine life. This program is part of a long term research project. Limited to 30 people; pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $20 ( members $10). 10 AM to 5 PM - Free “Hot Glass Nantucket” Glassblowing demonstrations presented by The Corning Museum of Glass. Children can draw a glass piece & some designs will be made by the glassblowers. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rafael Osona Auction Preview Feast your eyes on this Saturday’s auction offerings: Nantucket & fine art, decorative & antique furnishings, South Sea pearl jewelry, hand woven tribal & modern carpets, Nantucket baskets, & more at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St. RafaelOsonaAuctions.com 10:30 AM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket 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 Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi., 90 min. historic walk through the village of Siasconset. $20, $15 for 65+ and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington St. for 20 min. ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board in Sconset. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street.
12 to 5 PM - Nantucket Summer Antiques Show 33 hand-picked fine antiques dealers from the US and abroad offering antiques in every category: marine, paintings, furniture, maps, prints, botanicals, silver, rugs, jewelry, clocks, & more. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. nantucketsummerantiquesshow.com. 1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 1 PM - Friday Muslim Prayers Join us for Friday Muslim Prayers in the Unitarian Universalist Church, 11 Orange Street. All are welcome. Ackprayerspace@gmail.com 1 to 4 PM - Symposium: Our Oceans = Our Future Moderated by PRI’s “Living on Earht” host Steve Curwood with presentations from Carl Safina and John Duff. Tour the newly renovated research facilities at UMass Boston’s Nantucket Field Station following the symposium. 180 Polpis road. 1:30 PM - Jeff Tuohy Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Make lighthouses & signal flags inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Adult must stay with their kids. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street. 2:30 to 4:30 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Brant Point Grill Oysters & clams for $1 each on the lawn overlooking the harbor. Live music by PJ Moody. White Elephant, 50 Easton St 508-325-1320 4:30 PM - Foggy Roots Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven, Edgaron a ghostly adventure. Learn what to continued on page 23
NOW IN ONE LOCATION AT 2 SOUTH BEACH STREET (across from the Nantucket Yacht Club)
Jack & Ciara Fritsch
Sandi, Michelle, & Tucker Holland
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508.228.7648 nantuckethouse.com
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very hands-on allowing the children to participate in feeding certain fish. The tour began at the touch and feel tank with a little guided discovery of the species within. We dried off and entered the south room with all sorts of beautiful living things. The guide fed some rather aggressive crabs to kick off the feeding frenzy. Across the hall was aroom which contained tropical species & jellyfish. My favorite was a tiny solitary trunkfish that just so happen to have a tank to itself due to a toxic substance secreted from its skin. Soon after, our tour concluded at the captivating viewing tank. I am convinced the baby dogfish shark wanted to come home with me as it continued to fervently eject its head from the water, taunting me. There continue to be new and ever changing species at the MMA Aquarium. I look forward to returning and discovering more. Living on Nantucket, being surrounded by many of the species within the aquarium daily, made me realize that I, at times, take living here for granted. It was truly fascinating to watch, feed, and learn about the animals that inhabit our harbor and our oceans.
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look for and how to become a Ghost Hunter. Adults, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. Meet at the corner of Main & Fair sts. 5 to 7 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 to 7 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. Acoustic guitar and fiddle music by Sean Lee and Bob McGuire. Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton street. 508-228-4730. 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Free Improv with Jasper Young for Ages 12-18 A workshop to introduce students to movement and improvisational techniques for theater, dance, comedy, & more. Atheneum, 1 India St 6 to 8 PM - Pocket Park Concert: Jessica Heuser Free concert performed on Old South Wharf 6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:30 PM - “From Auto Mechanic to Astronaut” Andrew Feustel will present a family friendly presentation about his experience as an astronaut. Held at The Dreamland Main Theatre, 17 South Water Street. Adults $20 & $10 for children. 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch a Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 7 PM - TWN Staged Reading Series: “Harvey” Held at Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. Tickets $12 7 to 9 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Enjoy the music of Jacob Butler at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road.. 7 to 10 PM - “Moby-Dick Rehearsed” and Reception This one-act play was written by Orson Welles in 1950. Showing in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. A reception will follow the performance. Tickets $75 at nha.org or by calling 508-228-1894. 7:30 PM - “The Underpants” A hilarious comic farce, adapted by Steve Martin. The White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org
High Speed Ferry
Schedule June 25 - September 5, 2016
Depart Nantucket
Arrive Hyannis
Depart Hyannis
Arrive Nantucket
9:55am
10:55am
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8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history and the ghostly tales of its past, visit the houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 Seniors (65+) & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Meet at corner of Main Street & Centre Street, by bank. Arrive 15 minutes early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night with Maria Mitchell Association Join MMA astronomers for a tour of the starry sky and telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10. 9 to 11 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Enjoy the music of Sarah Farley at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 10 PM to 1 AM - Local DJ Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Polpis Harbor-Quaise Experience Nantucket & Polpis harbors: shorebirds, harbor creatures, & incredible views. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet in town at Stop-n-Shop parking lot or at Eel Point Road at the Bathhouse at Dionis Beach. Rain or shine. ackcleanteam.org 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1-hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, 45-50 minute, non-stop exercise walk, with historic commentary. Past historic mansions & beautiful gardens of Nantucket. $15, cash only. Meet at corner of Main Street and Centre Street, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed their hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508228-9198. $10. 9 AM to 12 PM - Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day On this morning The Nantucket Department of Public Works will accept hazardous waste from residences at the DPW Garage (past the dump entrance) at 188 Madaket Road. 9:30 AM - Rafael Osona Auction Nantucket & fine art, modern & Antique Furnishings, South Sea Pearl Jewelry, handwoven tribal & modern carpets, Nantucket baskets, & more. American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St. RafaelOsonaAuctions.com
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Keep ‘Em Laughing Comedian Kevin Flynn, nationally known and a favorite on Nantucket, is returning to an island stage for two Monday night performances. He’ll appear at the new White Heron Theatre Company in downtown Nantucket on Monday, August 15 and Monday, August 22, both at 7:30 p.m. It’s that hectic time in Nantucket’s summer tourist season when visitors and year-rounders alike appreciate comic relief. After vacationing and performing on the island for more than 20 years, Flynn’s got the best comedy chops to dish out punchlines for hearty laughs from Nantucket audiences. You might have already heard or seen Flynn’s “hilarious and heartwarming stand-up” in his many appearances on national comedy stages including New York City’s famed Gotham Comedy Club, on TV series including “Sex and the City,” in movies by his pals the Farrelly brothers among others, and at many public events. A former award-winning soccer player, Flynn has covered games for ESPN and today is host of ESPN Radio’s “Over the Ball,” a popular program combing reporting and commentary on soccer with comedy. On Nantucket, he’s the founding Executive Director of Nantucket Comedy Festival, the ten-year-old gathering of nationally-known comics who visit the island in support of Stand Up & Learn, the festival’s educational experience program for kids. Flynn, the founder of Monday Night Comedy on Nantucket, delivers colorful takes on everything from being a dad to bad public behavior, salted with sharp observations about relationships and the current presidential political campaign. Count on him to keep America and the island laughing. Tickets for each performance is $30 and available online at whiteherontheatre.org or call 508-825-5268. White Heron, located at 5 North Water Street behind Nantucket Whaling Museum, opened in July as the first ever new building on Nantucket designed solely for the performing arts (previous spaces were converted). White Heron is an Actors Equity Association member theater, producing classical and contemporary plays with an emphasis on the development of new work through it’s Nantucket Theatre Institute and in association with the Long Wharf Theatre and the Sundance Theatre Institute.
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hype, though, because visitors love love Nantucket Coffee Roasters’ coffee as much as locals; so much that they regularly order at NantucketCoffee.com . According to Leo, the most popular product by far is his ‘Sconset Blend. It’s a medium-bodied, bright, nutty, and fruity cup with caramel, citrus, and floral highlights. Leo’s personal favorites are anything from Indonesia, especially varieties like Java and Sumatra. He likes a dark roast, but not burned, and his preferred method to brew is a French press. He’s not positive where this road will take him next, but he sees himself some time in the future retiring off the island and opening a coffee roaster of his own. No matter where he ends up, there’s no doubt he’ll continue to share his love for the art of roasting. Let’s just hope we can still get our hands on his coffee! While he’s here on Nantucket, you can savor a cup of coffee from his freshly roasted beans at The Bean, 4 India Street.
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my heart to see so many of our friends, family, neighbors and visitors gather every year at Jetties Beach to support Nantucket Cottage Hospital,” said Dr. Margot Hartmann, President and CEO of Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Every August the event nets nearly $2 million for the hospital, and all the funds generated by the concert stay on the island to help support its services and general operations. As the hospital’s largest annual fundraiser, the Boston Pops on Nantucket plays a critical role in sustaining a small, rural hospital that faces high fixed costs, low reimbursements, and significant seasonal swings in patient volume. Over the years, the support of sponsors, donors and concertgoers at the Boston Pops on Nantucket has contributed to key improvements at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, including a renovated and expanded emergency department, a new radiology suite, rehabilitation services, employee housing, as well as equipment for outpatient surgery, cardiac monitoring and more. From the very first concert, it was important to the hospital and the volunteer organizers that the Boston Pops on Nantucket remain accessible and affordable to the entire island community, something everyone can enjoy together. That’s why general admission tickets remain just $30 for adults and $10 for children. “The Boston Pops on Nantucket is truly an expression of who we are as a hospital,” said Courtney O’Neill, the executive director of the Nantucket Cottage Hospital Foundation, which organizes the event. “Everyone is welcome for the concert, just as we take care of anyone who comes in the door.” In addition to widespread community support, the Boston Pops on Nantucket has been blessed with a handful of generous sponsors who have returned to underwrite the event year after year, most notably Nantucket Island Resorts, Jill and Stephen Karp, as well as Fidelity Investments. This year’s 20th anniversary concert is being spearheaded by event chairs Craig and Frances Lindner, seasonal residents of the island and friends of Nantucket Cottage Hospital. continued on page 29
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“The Boston Pops on Nantucket is always a special night for the island community that brings everyone together for an important cause – our hospital,” said Craig Lindner. “Frances and I are honored to serve as chairs of the 20th anniversary edition of this great Nantucket summer tradition.” Over the years, the Pops have welcomed a host of incredible special musical guests who make their own unique mark on each year’s concert, from Natalie Cole to Carly Simon and Bernadette Peters, to name a few. The special musical guest for the 2016 edition of the Boston Pops on Nantucket will be multi-platinum artist and two-time Grammy award winner Kenny Loggins. Known for a remarkable four-decade-plus career, Loggins has had smash hits on Hollywood’s favorite soundtracks, played on stages worldwide, and added his voice to platinum albums of a stunning variety of genres. During the 1970s, Loggins was one half of the prolific recording and touring duo Loggins and Messina before he embarked on a solo career that included platinum albums and smash hits on the soundtracks of the classic 1980s movies Caddyshack, Footloose, and Top Gun. Newswoman Heather Unruh, the co-anchor of Boston’s highest rated newscast, Newscenter 5 at 6pm, will be the host this year. Unruh, a longtime Nantucket summer resident who was married on the island, is a four-time Emmy award winner who has anchored nearly every major news story for WCVB since 2001. “I am so thrilled to help kick off the 20th anniversary of the Boston Pops on Nantucket concert,” said Unruh. “Listening to the beautiful music and watching the stunning fireworks with toes in the sand has been a special tradition in our family. This year in particular should be spectacular, and I am honored to serve as Master of Ceremonies.” Also new in 2016 will be an additional jumbotron screen on the soundstage in the general admission section of the beach, as well as new opportunities for island residents to view the concert off-site. This year the concert will be live-streamed to Our Island Home, the town-run nursing facility, as well as Sherburne Commons and the Saltmarsh Center, allowing many older residents to enjoy the event from the comfort of their familiar surroundings without having to make the trek onto the beach. While reserved seating for this year’s event has been sold-out for weeks, general admission tickets are still available at nantuckethospital.org/pops or by visiting the Founders Building at Nantucket Cottage Hospital.
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Featured Restaurant: Fifty-Six Union
Perfect Spot for Summer Celebrations There are restaurants on Nantucket that have one very special table—a table in a private area, set apart from other diners. It can be in a hidden nook off the main dining room. It can be a chef’s table in bustling kitchen. It can be on a private patio or in a garden. This table is rarely advertised (guests hear about it from an insider), and it must be requested, sometimes well in advance. But if you can score a reservation at one of these, your dinner out becomes a special event. We’ve dined at Fifty-Six Union many times over the years: stopping by on a dinner break for a quick bite at the bar, gathering with family round the big table in the front window, celebrating the holidays at parties in the back room. But until last week, we had never dined at Table 56. Positioned in the lush, colorful, and meticulously cared for garden just beyond the sheltered patio dining area and outdoor bar at Fifty-Six, this special spot looks like a Bedouin tent in an oasis. It’s spacious, airy, and festively decorated. The large wooden table inside comfortably fits 8 to 10, possibly 12. Screening prevents small annoyances from crashing the party, but permits full clear view of the surrounding garden. There’s no doubt about it: you really feel like you’re celebrating something special at Table 56. As it turns out, we were! Congratulations to team member Sarah and her husband Brett on the early arrival of their first child just a few days after she joined us for the meal. Which dish was the trigger?
Chef Peter Jannelle, who owns and runs Fifty-Six Union with his wife and partner Wendy, changes his menu seasonally, but there are a few beloved items that are consistently offered. One is his Clams Casino. This is a very well done classic, with small, fresh and tender clams under just enough buttery herb crumbs to make them irresistible without masking the flavor of the shellfish. Each is topped with a generous piece of crisp, smoky bacon. Back on the summer menu and receiving great acclaim is the chef’s version of a Crab Cake. The single thick cake is moist, and full of the sweet flavor of fresh crab (Jonah and lump) with accents of bell, poblano, and jalapeno pepper. It’s lightly rolled in panko before being cooked to a delectable golden brown and served in a pool of silky Sauce Americaine tasting of lobster, tomato, brandy, and dijon that demonstrates Chef Jannelle’s classic training
and impressive talent. (Suggested pairing: Louis Latour White Burgundy) August heat persisted into the evening nearly every day last week, making the cold appetizers particularly appealing. We adored the chilled Beet Salad for it’s great mix of flavors: toasty walnuts; tangy Great Hill Blue cheese, and clean, sweet beets in a light yet creamy dressing...little cubes of deliciousness. (Suggested pairing: J Pinot Gris) Melon & Prosciutto is another excellent choice for a hot summer night. Beet Salad Supremely juicy cold watermelon, compressed with agave, lime juice, St. Germaine, and a touch of smoked salt, is cubed and stacked in a colorful and tasty composition with ribbons of thin prosciutto, crumbles of creamy goat cheese, strips of fresh basil, and drizzles of balsamic glaze. (Suggested pairing: Domaine Houchart Cotes Provence Rosé) One of our favorite Fifty-Six entrees is also served cold: Seared Rare Tuna. Glistening pink fish with just a narrow edge of sear and seasoning is dusted with white and black sesame seeds and fanned out over a cold salad of udon noodles, edamame, thin slices of snow peas and carrot. Thin spears of asparagus are laid across the top. Two dipping sauces are dotted around the plate: a smooth and creamy aioli with hints of pickled ginger and a nubby nuoc cham that has a perfect balance of sour, sweet, salty and spicy—nice job Chef! (Suggested pairing: Veuve Clicquot) Some like it hot, and if you’re one of them, you’ll love Chef Jannelle’s Javanese Spicy Fried Rice. It may already be one of your favorites: the dish is legendary on Nantucket. It even comes with a warning: “this dish is level 8 on a 1 to 10 scale of heat...cannot be modified at all. For spicy lovers only.” Intriguing, eh? This fiery dish is also full of flavor. Shrimp, chicken, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, rice, carrot Javanese Spicy Fried Rice and other vegetables—all tinted
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red from the Javanese hot chili sauce—somehow retain their individual flavors. Although the heat is searing, we found it short-lived and addictive. Eat this dish with the chopsticks provided and you’ll take smaller bites between this and sips of your choice of cold brew. There are times that you think the only meal that will satisfy your hunger
is a great steak: on evenings like that, order the Grilled Veal Chop at FiftySix. It’s got the heft and flavor of a prime steak, but the tenderness and smooth texture that only comes with veal. The bone-in chop is served thick cut, both sides sporting beautiful grill marks with just the right amount of char moistened by a rich wild mushroom demiglaze. Tender-crisp green beans are served alongside, with a deliciously layered potato gratin scented with truffle. (Suggested pairing: Fifty-Six Union Pinot Noir by Jed Steele) Chef Jannelle includes a vegetarian selection on each of his menus and these are always more than just a nod to this preference. His Vegetarian Ravioli on the summer menu are huge pockets filled with a vibrant and h e a r t y Mediterranean mix of eggplant, squash, artichokes, pepper, onion, olive, sund r i e d tomato, and a trio of cheeses: feta, mozzarell, and asiago. The raviolis are served in a Vegetarian Ravioli light, fresh, and brightly flavored tomato-fennel sauce. This dish sent the vegetarian in our party over the moon, and the rest of us omnivores loved it, too! (Suggested pairing: Domaine Houchart Red Blend from Provence) It’s hard to top Chef Jannelle’s Berry Shortcake with fresh strawberries and blueberries spilling out from between two fluffy orange scented biscuits with plenty of whipped cream. But the Chipwich dessert might just do it. We
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could not decide which we like better: the two chocolate chip wanut cookies or the salted caramel chocolate truffle gelato sandwiched in between them. This Chipwich is the best ice cream sandwich we’ve ever tasted!
If you’d prefer a lighter dessert, go for the Fifty-Six Float — vanilla ice cream floating in a shot of espresso. I want my morning coffee like this! Or try their signature Espresso Martini for dessert. One of the secrets to why these are so good is the espresso is made to order for each martini. When you’re at Fifty-Six Union this week, seated at Table 56 or in one of their other indoor or outdoor dining rooms, raise a glass to Sarah, Brett, and little Michael Christopher.
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9:30 to 10 AM - Meet the Animals for Ages 4 to 12 The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program.Pre-registration is required. Sign up at mariamitchell.org or call 508-228-9198. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with ice cream with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11 AM - Pocket Park Concert: 4 EZ Payments Free concert performed in the Fair Street Park 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals & birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.
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10 AM to 2 PM - Used Book Sale $2 for hardcovers and $1 for paperbacks. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Summer Antiques Show 33 hand-picked fine antiques dealers from the US and abroad. Marine antiques, paintings, furniture, maps, prints, botanicals, silver, rugs, plus antique jewelry, clocks, ceramics, wicker, & more. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. nantucketsummerantiquesshow.com. 10 AM to 5 PM - Free “Hot Glass Nantucket” Glassblowing demonstrations presented by The Corning Museum of Glass. Children can draw a glass piece & some designs will be made by the glassblowers. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. 10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi, 80 min. tourfor ages 13+ $20, $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank 10 min early. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Double Book Signing Elin Hilderbrand & Wendy Rouillard will be signing copies of their books, Here’s to Us & The Barnaby Bear Books at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 1 to 3 PM - Marine Ecology Field TripHelp collect, identify & release marine life. This program is part of a long term research project. Limited to 30 people; pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $20 ( members $10). 1:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create sailor valentine’s & u’u clubs inspired by artifacts in the NHA continued on page 50
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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
Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Nantucket Photography Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Nantucket Pool & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Nantucket Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 The Summer House Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Thai House Nantucket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 2016 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
62nd Annual House & Garden Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bartlett's Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Cisco Brewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Claudette's Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Egan Maritime Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 The Faregrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Great Point Natural History Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Hy-Line Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Island Bike Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles
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Advertiser Directory Adventure / Eco-Tours Shearwater Excursions
508-228-7037 Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more Yankee Magazine Editors’ Pick for Best Eco-Tour Straight Wharf, Slip #1011
The most well known water tours and adventure tours of Nantucket. 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. New Excursions: Kids’ Fishing Trips and Clamming Excursions. shearwaterexcursions.com
Antiques The Antiques Depot 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.
The J. Butler Collection
508-228-8429 12 Main Street, Rear Courtyard
Open in our new location
Explore our New Location. The 2016 collection has arrived featuring home décor pieces with classic appeal and elements of modern and simplified style. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily, in courtyard just off Washington Street. JButlerCollection.com
James Robinson, Inc.
508-825-8909 2 South Beach Street
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. Over the past 35 years, 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 House Antiques Open daily
508-228-1287 2 South Beach St
A leading dealer of refined country antiques since 1973, specializing in English, American and Canadian furnishings, folk art and decorative accessories. Featuring works by Nantucket artists including Kevin Paulsen, David Halliday, Piero Fenci and Liz Akamatsu. Custom orders and full service interior design available. Now sharing five large rooms with the Antiques Depot. Open year round. Email: info@nantuckethouse.com
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Advertiser Directory Nantucket Summer Antiques Show August 12 - 15th
Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave.
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. NantucketSummerAntiquesShow.com
Rafael Osona Auctions
508-228-3942 Next Auction: Saturday, August 13 (previews Aug 11 & 12, 10am - 5pm) American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St
Join us at Rafael Osona Auctions, where the stage is set for a series of 12 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 & Accessories Blue Beetle Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts
508-228-3227 12 Main Street
Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry & monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets). Browse our nautical charm bar to design a necklace all your own. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or just strolling around town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes, handbags, & jewelry. We proudly carry designers like Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Tyler Boe, Britt Ryan, Lilla P, and MZ Wallace. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments & signs, Midge Dey Home Designs and Barefoot Dreams throws. Don’t forget that we can monogram tote bags, jewelry, iPhone/iPad covers, and outdoor entertaining items. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com BlueBeetleNantucket.com
C J Laing Open daily
774-333-3935 44 Centre Street & 10 Main Street Siasconset
Palm Beach chic destination C J Laing has come to Nantucket! They are known for their use of genuine hand-loomed ikat cloth, sophisticated evening coats, and metallic glazed linen pants. Their fabulous silk crepe de chine blouses in original prints and breezy cover-ups and kaftans are perfect for island summers. C J Laing on Centre Street is the exclusive purveyors of Stubbs and Wootton shoes for women and men. cjlaingshop.com
Island Cashmere Open Daily
508-228-7611 32 Centre Street
In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.
Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
508-228-5450 4 Federal Street
A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. johnstonscashmere.com
Joy West Collection Open Daily - Experience Joy! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions
508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street
Joy West Collection; Nantucket’s BEST value for faux & fine jewelry and more! Joy West Collection at 14 South Water St., across from the Dreamland Theater, brings you Joy’s stunning collection of exclusive jewelry and fashion items at irresistible prices! Joy’s NEW “Italian Linen & Baroque Pearls” and genuine Druzy collections are the season’s stunners. The gorgeous “St. Bart’s Collection” of colorful resort wear made from 100% fine cotton with handmade embroidered details is a showstopper! Come by & see the amazing collection Joy has searched the world to bring you! www.joyjewelry.com
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Milly and Grace Open daily Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts
508-901-5051 2 Washington Street
Inspired by her sassy grandmother Milly and her sweet grandmother Grace, the owner decided to open a shop with them in mind. Our fabulously feminine boutique has the perfect pieces to make you and your home feel pretty and polished. If you are looking for cute clothes, jazzy jewels, adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, millyandgrace.com MILLY & GRACE is the place!
Murray’s Toggery Shop
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Mon-Sat 9:30-6:30; Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com
Nobby Shop
508-228-1030 17 Main Street
Open daily year-round Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554 Sportswear for all ages
Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided namebrand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and yearround. 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 little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. peterbeaton.com
Remy Creations Summer has never looked so good! Lifestyle line of clothing & accessories
16 Old South Wharf
This lovely wharf shop is filled with gorgeous limited edition pieces designed by Remy. The carefully curated collection displays her love for vibrant colors and rich textures. Each piece is hand crafted in and around her hometown of Boston, MA. REMY also offers stunning accessories and a few surprises. RemyCreations.com
Sara Campbell Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry
508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.
All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop. Visit Sara Campbell at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon!
Style Paris 44 Main Street Bargain Basement: 70% off!
508-325-6600 Open Daily
Style Paris is a luxury women’s wear brand specializing in custom and made to measure. All designs are manufactured in France, with stores in New York, Palm Beach, and here in Nantucket. Stop by today, or call to set up an appointment with our designer, Monday through Saturday 9-7 and 9-6 on Sundays. This week visit our Bargain Basement — “the chicest basement in Nantucket” with 70% off! www.styleparis.com
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.
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Art Reproduction, Posters, and Printing The UPS Store
508-325-8884
Open Mon-Sat Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road) Locally owned and operated 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 off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Open daily Check the Calendar for openings
508-228-0294 19 Washington St.
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & Seward Johnson Gallery is the only gallery that exclusively shows the work of Nantucket artists. Over the years, it has become the primary source for art on the island. The downtown building hosts a year-round schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and community-oriented arts events like our annual museum-quality exhibition drawn from the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one or several of our many wonderful art classes. nantucketarts.org
G. S. Hill Gallery Open daily. Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill
508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf
G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily and celebrating over three decades at 40 Straight Wharf. His original oil and watercolor paintings capture the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com
Hostetler Gallery Open Daily Contemporary sculptures, paintings, & works on paper
Nantucket Carving & Folk Art Open Year-Round Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models
508-228-5152 42 Centre St
HOSTETLER GALLERY exhibits the sculpture, prints and paintings of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings by Power Boothe and Xanda McCagg, fine art prints by Art Werger. We are the exclusive agents for Nantucket artist Donn Russell. 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. 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. www.DavidHostetler.com, www.hostetlergallery.com
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508-325-7463 167 Orange Street
On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop and treasures such as carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards carved by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. He is responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. Nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com
Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints BRING IN THIS AD FOR $5 OFF The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku
Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket
August 11 - 17, 2016
508-325-1842 17 Old South Wharf
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. BRING IN THIS AD FOR $5 OFF! www.freshfishprints.com
Samuel Owen Gallery Contemporary Art Gallery Artist reception for Soraya Doolbaz on Aug. 26
508-680-1445 46 Centre Street
An exciting new arrival on Centre Street, Samuel Owen Gallery at Seven Seas specializes in contemporary art, both original works and multiples. Samuel Owen Gallery maintains an extensive inventory of work by artists Damien Hirst, Peter Tunney, Shepard Fairey, Eric Zener, Mr. Brainwash, Dale May and CANTSTOPGOODBOY, to name just a few. samuelowen.com
Auctions Rafael Osona Auctioneer 508-228-3942 Next Auction: Saturday, August 13 (previews Aug 11 & 12, 10am - 5pm) American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St Join us at Rafael Osona Auctions, where the stage is set for a series of 12 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 RafaelOsonaAuctions.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!! Rafaelosonaauctions.com
Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories Nantucket Pool & Spa
Ireland Galleries
508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art
508-228-2235 Open Daily 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More
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!
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
Made on Nantucket Open daily Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts
508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf
MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the season at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss seeing the art by Marilyn Chamberlain, now back on the Wharf! We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Paul Michetti, 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 plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).
Bike Rentals Cooks Cycle 508-228-0800 Open Daily 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service 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
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Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals
Vol. 46 No. 14 • Our 46th Season! 508-325-2722
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 easyridersbikerentals.com convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road.
Island Bike Company
508-228-4070
Open daily; free delivery & pickup for rentals Finally, there’s a bicycle shop where you don’t have to fight the traffic— ISLAND BIKE COMPANY at 25 Old South Road (just past Amelia Drive)! ISLAND BIKE COMPANY offers bike rentals by the day, week, or month—and that’s not all! They also rent Burley Trailers, Trail-a-Bikes, and single & double baby joggers. Full repair facility and new bike sales also offered. ISLAND BIKE COMPANY is conveniently located on the Old South Road bike path, and they offer free delivery & pickup for rentals. Great rental rates! IslandBike.com
Nantucket Bike Shop Open daily 8 am to 6 pm
508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf & Straight Wharf
NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards. nantucketbikeshop.com
Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily
508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf
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
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Books, Publications, & Apps 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
On This Day in Nantucket History by Amy Jenness at Mitchell’s Book Corner & Whaling Museum Gift Shop Quirky & fascinating stories that shaped this island Nantucket is much more than beautiful beaches and sailboats. One day at a time, author Amy Jenness offers up quirky and fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped this remote island. The Great Fire of July 13, 1846, devastated the island, forcing residents to rebuild what they lost. On December 5, 1981, a nor’easter stranded nearly 2,000 visitors and forced 17 pilot whales to come ashore. Read a story a day or month at a time. Celebrate a year of Nantucket history. ON THIS DAY IN NANTUCKET HISTORY is available at Mitchell’s Book Corner & the Whaling Museum Gift Shop.
Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner Open Daily 9:30am-10pm Pre-Order new Nantucket beach reads!
508-228-1080 54 Main Street
mitchellsbookcorner.com MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 46 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 a free gift & autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events.
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Nantucket Bookworks
508-228-4000 25 Broad Street
Open Daily 10am - 10pm Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts
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.
August 11 - 17, 2016
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 “Cycle-Logical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals!
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Buses Albacore
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508-228-7025 See ad for times & routes Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St. Bus routes thru town & out of town nrtawave.com
Private Charters only Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching
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 cell phone at live.nrtawave.com Service provided thru October 12 from 7am to 11:30pm - dates & times are route specific - visit nrtawave.com for schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal St, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington St. Fares are $1 or $2 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, & active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes available on any Wave vehicle. Season passes may be purchased at the NRTA office at 20R South Water St M-F, 8-4.
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. Twoand-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 Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Trolling “Catch those blues and Bass!” Slip 14, Straight Wharf
Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds
Slip 1010, Straight Wharf
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
Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! Private charters are also available. $110 per person. ishnantucket.net
Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am - last call 7:45pm; Sunday, noon - last call 6:45pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome!
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At Cisco Brewers we make all grain beers in our tiny brewery. 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 spirits. Big Beers, Delicious Wine & Smooth Spirits available at all the best island restaurants and liquor stores
FREE! in-season shuttle leaves from Visitor Services starting at 12:30pm We now have expanded off-street parking past the Brewery on the right. 1 Hanabea Ln, off Old South Rd³508.228.2235
5 Bartlett Farm Rd. | 508-325-5929
Facebook.com/nantucketpools
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Just Do It Too - Fishing
August 11 - 17, 2016 Call for reservations: 508-228-7448
Daily Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. FAMILY SHIPWRECK FISHING
Slip 13, Straight Wharf
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. justdoittoo.com
Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset
508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf
“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2010: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com
Children’s Apparel
NANTUCKET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS® DAILY ADULT WORKSHOPS With Island Fine Art Photographer DANIEL SUTHERLAND
REGISTER ONLINE www.nantucketworkshops.photo Individual Tutoring Group and Business Instruction Apple® iPhone Camera with Snapseed®
Adobe® Camera Raw
iPhone® / Snapseed® Level I Tuesday 10am-12pm or Wednesday 10am-12pm 2 hours $75.00 8 per class iPhone® / Snapseed® Level II Thursday 10am-12pm 2 hours $75.00 8 per class Introduction to Adobe® Camera Raw Wednesday 1pm-3pm 2 hours $75.00 6 per class SUTHERLAND STUDIO INC GALLERY by appointment call 508-221-8464 www.daniel-sutherland.com
Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat 9:30-6:30; Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com
Classes Nantucket Photography Workshops
E n t e r o u r p h o t o c o n t e st ! nantucketweddings.com/real-weddings/wedding-contests
508-221-8464
Walk-ins welcome, call to see if space is available 80A Old South Road (off Old South Rd, take Egan Lane to end) Daily Adult Workshops, two-hour demonstration nantucketworkshops.photo DANIEL SUTHERLAND conveys inspiration while helping you to control fundamental tools required in make compelling digital imagery and prints. NANTUCKET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS, Daily Adult Workshops, two-hour demonstration on how to use your iPHONE® camera and SNAPSEED® for best results. How using ADOBE® CAMERA RAW is a simple powerful solution for any camera file. Introduction to fundamentals of digital photography through ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP CC. You may bring a laptop with your Adobe® Photoshop subscriptions, or just sit in. See full workshops descriptions online. Tutoring and consulting available, individual and group rates. REGISTER ONLINE– www.nantucketworkshops.photo. Gallery/Studio by appointment– SUTHERLAND STUDIO INC, www.daniel-sutherland.com.
Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket
Nantucket Weddings
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Open daily Classes & Workshops for all ages
508-228-0294 24 Amelia Drive
nantucketarts.org The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from three to ninety-three.
Coaching/Consulting Coaching at the Corner 508-332-1505 Thursday morning chats at Mitchell’s Book Corner Life and success skills coaching CoachingatTheCorner.com Get a great start to your Thursday mornings – join Nantucket’s Professional Certified
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Coach Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner. Discussions start at 8:30 AM sharp and end at 9:30 am. $15 at the door, packages available. Season passes for all 9 discussions are available now. The August 25 chat is “How to Deal with Conflict.” For more information visit CoachingatTheCorner.com
Concerts
August 11 - 17, 2016
Style Paris
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Art, sculpture, jewelry, handbags, accessories, beachwear, and more!
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.
Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge
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 auntleahs.com ships worldwide.
Nantucket Candy Company
508-228-0667 Open Daily - BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF 48 Centre Street Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays THE NANTUCKET CANDY COMPANY is pleased to be offering many local favorites. They offer all sorts of candies including: homemade turtles, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, Jelly Belly jelly beans and many other wonderful candies! Bring in our ad in this paper for 10% off your purchase. www.nantucketcandy.com
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Open year-round
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. nantucketchocolate.com Open year-round.
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2016 PHOTO CONTEST
2015 Winner Ward Vogt
Send us your original Nantucket photos and be entered to win $300 first prize or $150 second prize! Deadline: September 18, 2016
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Bargain Basement 60% off
“The Chicest Basement in Nantucket”
44 Main Street 508 325 6600
IRELAND GALLERIES Artist Lorene Ireland
13 Old South Wharf 508-228-1907
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2016 PHOTO CONTEST
508-228-9165 Deadline September 12, 2016 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net nantucket.net/photos/contests.php
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
This annual photo contest has been a popular way to share you photos of Nantucket with the world. The 2016 Contest has begun: DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2016. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. You can mail in your prints of Nantucket Island 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 high-resolution. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners.
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
Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest
508-228-9165 Share your wedding photos & win cash! Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first 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 high-resolution. 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 photos. nantucketweddings.com
Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated
508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)
Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products & services to make your life easier: mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps & metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping & receiving, overnight delivery, and more. UPS STORE offers a variety of copy and print services: b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Offstreet parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free sample available: just ask!
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts. Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate. And you’ve got to try her mouth-watering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981
508-228-5814 Zero India Street
nantucketchocolate.com Inspired by Nantucket’s Cranberry Harvest, Sweet Inspirations Chocolatier created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweet cranberries lavishly covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. Sweet Inspirations’ exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show and Food Network’s “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets and limited edition gift tins including “Rainbow Fleet,” “Sailors Valentine,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and party favors. Other unique cranberry recipes include Cranberry Caramels with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981, this amazing shop & 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 free tasting of delectable chocolate.
Gifts 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. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery situated on the water at Straight Wharf. gshill.com
Made on Nantucket Open daily Jewelry, Bakelite, Art Glass, & much more
508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf
MADE ON NANTUCKEThas a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses.
Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop 508-228-5470 Open Daily 33 Straight Wharf Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate spring with our limited edition apparel and accessories. Up to 50% off all merchandise! 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.
Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday
508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)
Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.
Hats Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe
508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street
peterbeaton.com 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, & 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.
Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000
508-825-8100 57 Prospect St
Nantuckethospital.org Since 1911, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more.
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Home Decor Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com
The J. Butler Collection
508-228-8429 12 Main Street, Rear Courtyard
Open in our new location Fine Interiors, Antiques, Unique Gifts
Explore our New Location. The 2016 collection has arrived featuring home décor pieces with classic appeal and elements of modern and simplified style. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily, in courtyard just off Washington Street. JButlerCollection.com
Home Decor Open daily Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts
508-901-5051 2 Washington Street
millyandgrace.com Inspired by her sassy grandmother Milly and her sweet grandmother Grace, the owner decided to open a shop with them in mind. Our fabulously feminine boutique has the perfect pieces to make you and your home feel pretty & polished. If you are looking for adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place!
Immigration Glaskin Law
954-473-8087 Appointments available on Nantucket
Call for free consultation Immigration Law
glaskinlaw.com Bruce L. Glaskin, Attorney at Law has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights and interests in court. Specializing in immigration law, we will work with you to understand the details of your unique case and give you the aggressive and professional representation you need. Bruce L. Glaskin, Attorney at Law works with a wide variety of clients on many cases. Since 1972, Bruce L. Glaskin has been committed to giving clients the outstanding legal representation they expect from a knowledgeable and experienced attorney.
Internet Nantucket.net
508-228-6777
Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More The island’s premier web portal Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!
Jewelry Akimbo Beads & Things
508-901-5032 119B Pleasant Street
AKIMBO, Nantucket’s bead shop, has all the supplies you’ll need to create your own beautiful jewelry. 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. Call us to sign up for classes! We’re open Mon.-Sat. — come in with your friends and create some beautiful jewelry. Our Akimbo Jewelry Kit makes a wonderful gift!
Blue Beetle Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts
Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design Open daily Become a devotee or wander in for a peek
508-228-3227 12 Main Street
Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier
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
508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf
Open daily. Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company
Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began. Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made. It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. gshill.com
508-825-8909 2 South Beach Street
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. Over the past 35 years, 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. 508-8258909 or 212-752-6166 jrobinson.com
Jessica Hicks Nantucket Open Daily Silver, gold,and gemstone collections
508-414-1330 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren
JessicaHicks.com Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, now at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Driven by form and pattern, Jessica Hicks’ jewelry designs are at once geometric and organic. Her silver, gold,and gemstone collections incorporate both classic and unexpected motifs, able to meld with diverse personal styles. Jessica hand crafts each piece in her studio on Nantucket Island. JessicaHicks.com
Jewel in the Sea Open daily Nantucket & Designer Jewelry
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. Nantucket.net
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destination on Nantucket for unique jewelry and monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Shop year-round in our store or visit us online. BlueBeetleNantucket.com
James Robinson, Inc
Milly and Grace
Open Mon.-Sat. Nantucket’s Bead Shop
August 11 - 17, 2016
508-228-2448 6 Straight Wharf
The family-owned year round jewelry store you’ve known and loved as Jewel of the Isle has reopened as JEWEL IN THE SEA. We specialize in unique hand-crafted Nantucket themed jewelry, customized diamond engagement rings, and designer jewelry.
Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry
508-228-0229 21 Centre Street
jewelersgallery.com JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by leading goldsmiths. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971.
Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
508-228-5450 4 Federal Street
johnstonscashmere.com A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings.
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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 does 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...through balance, affirmation of life, & 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 & architecture...Discover the extraordinary...
The Love Shack Open Daily 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. loveshacknantucket.com
Nantucket Pearl Company 508-228-1353 Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list! online & at 40 Straight Wharf nantucketpearls.com American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf.
Pageo Give the gift that sparkles! Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers
508-228-6899 46 Main Street
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. 212-752-6166 or 917-324-4410 rsimantov.com
Skar Designs Adorn Yourself in Love
The Trinity Collection
508-228-7557 50 Main Street
Open Daily
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.
Movies & Theatre Dreamland Foundation Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More! More than just a movie theatre
508-332-4822 17 South Water Street
NantucketDreamland.org 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 digital entertainment and education in one of America’s oldest theaters. Win 2 VIP front row & backstage passes to see Meghan Trainor in Boston September 24! Raffle tickets on sale now at the box office. Proceeds go to the Dreamland Children’s Theater Education Program. Prize includes 1 night stay at Seaport Boston, 2-day car rental, 2 round-trip Hyline tickets + a $200 gift card!
Museums & Sites Egan Maritime Institute 508-228-2505 Open Daily 10am-5pm 158 Polpis Road, 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum eganmaritime.org Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum preserves the memory of those Islanders who risked their lives to save shipwrecked mariners. These men served in organizations devoted to maritime rescue, such as the Massachusetts Humane Society, United States Life-Saving Service and the United States Coast Guard. Admission is $6 adults; $4 ages 5-17; and free to active duty military and to members of the Egan Maritime Institute.
Maria Mitchell Association
PAGEO offers some of the most unique collections of Fine Jewelry found anywhere. Come see their exclusive Misani Collection. PAGEO also offers consultations for custom pieces with warm advice from an expert staff. “Like” us on Facebook to get the latest info on special events. pageo.com
R. Simantov Fine Jewelry
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508-325-6228 Beachy Bohemian Creations & more
Nantucket Inspired Pieces at Blue Beetle, Haulover, Vis-a-Vis, SNFAM Saturday Market Now in her twenty-eighth year of jewelry design, Renee Scarfone Gillies’ beachy Bohemian creations are a stand-out in the crowd. Her original sunburst motifs, handstamped words and subtle distressing define her signature style. Handcrafted from recycled metals, fibers, leather, beads, and stones, these hip treasures are a must-have addition to your jewelry collection. Also offering a unique line of Nantucket inspired jewelry. Each piece is made with love in her Nantucket studio. Showing at the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers and Artisans Market, Blue Beetle, Vis-a-Vis, and the Haul Over. Find her limited Nantucket inspired 14k gold jewelry at The Trinity Collection, 50 Main Street.
Susan Lister Locke Gallery
508-221-0531; 508-228-2132 Also at the Nantucket Hotel + Resort, 77 Easton St. New season, new look! 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
508-228-9198
Programs offered daily
mariamitchell.org The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “learning by doing.” The Association operates 2 observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered throughout the year for people of all ages.
Nantucket Historical Association Your portal to Nantucket history
508-228-1894 15 Broad Street
No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. nha.org
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum 508-228-1885 Mon-Sat 10 to 5; Sun. noon to 5; Tues & Thurs till 7pm Family Day Thursday, August 11 10am-2pm
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
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
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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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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
Special Event
Office Products
Swim Across America
Nantucket Office Products
508-228-4220 96 Pleasant Street
Open Year-Round, Monday-Saturday
The island’s business hub for digital printing, wide format printing, scanning, e-mailing & faxing of your personal documents. We feature computer workstations for your use, a complete copy center, color laser copies, custom T-shirts with your Nantucket picture, art & drafting supplies, Kodak Picture Kiosk, lamination services, and an extensive inventory of office supplies and toner cartridges. print@ackoffice.net nantucketofficeproducts.com
August 22 at 8 am Relay Swim to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer
Sunglasses
Cold Noses
508-228-5477 Straight Wharf
Open daily A special downtown pet boutique
coldnoses.net COLD NOSES offers a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature eight different designs, including the new Nantucket Anchor. Unique hand-painted wooden ornaments showcase your favorite dog breed and iconic Nantucket sights. Conveniently located on Straight Wharf, stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or special something for a pet or pet person
Geronimo’s Open year-round Mon-Sat—perfect gifts for pets
508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street
Convenient mid-island location. GERONIMO’S complete selection of pet supplies and accessories includes collars, toys, treats & items made exclusively for our shop. We specialize in dog, cat, bird, and small animal food and supplies with a wide variety of feeders and seed for wild birds. We also have unique gifts for your favorite pet person. geronimos.com
Physicians, Dermatology by appointment Where patient care comes first.
781-398-2225 4-1/2 Bartlett Road, Nantucket
NantucketDermatology.com NANTUCKET DERMATOLOGY is moving to a new location at 4-1/2 Bartlett Road, part of Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s new Specialty Physician Clinic Space. With Dr. Kachiu C. Lee, Dr Abrar A. Qureshi, and Dr. Nicole Greiner, services include: general and cosmetic dermatology, botox fillers, chemical peels, skin tag removal. Call any time for an appointment: 781-398-2225.
Island Cashmere Open Daily
508-228-7611 32 Centre Street
In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.
Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat 9:30-6:30; Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Nantucketreds.com Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts & 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.
Open daily
Summer Shades
508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf
Open daily
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 Theatre Workshop of Nantucket “Annie Get Your Gun” and “The Full Monty” 60th Anniversary Season
508-228-4305 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre
theatreworkshop.com TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for 60 years. Playing July 15 to August 25 is Irving Berlin’s classic ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. And, in repertory, from July 22 to August 27, THE FULL MONTY. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305, stop by upstairs at 50 Main Street, or visit TheatreWorkshop.com.
White Heron Theatre Company “The Under Pants” by Steve Martin Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre
508-228-2156 July 22 to Aug. 12
WHITE HERON THEATRE has broken ground on what will be the new home of the White Heron Theatre Company. Opening July 22 is THE UNDER PANTS by Steve Martin and directed by Tony Award-Winner Martin Platt. Tickets at 508-228-2156 or whiteherontheatre.org whiteherontheatre.org
Tours - Beach Great Point Natural History Tour 508-228-6799 Natural Tours daily at 9am & 1pm at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Tours offered through mid-October
Shoes & Handbags
ViVi G Shoes
Jetties Beach
swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket 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 22! 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
Pets
Nantucket Dermatology
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508-228-0411 25 Centre Street
Sherri and Jennifer Guggenheim needed to expand their shoe closets... And through expansion, the area’s go to mecca for the ultimate in shoes, handbags, jewelry, and
Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through CoskataCoatue 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 every day at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. Sunset Tours offered in July and August Tuesday-Friday; call for times. New this summer are our self-guided paddleboard tours. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car! thetrustees.org/ccwr
Tours - Bus Barrett’s Tours 508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; 9:30 am &12:30 pm departs from 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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Tours - Van Gail’s Tours, Inc. Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”
GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 40 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger 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. depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. Departs at 11:15 am and 2:15 pm 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 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. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com nantucketwalkabout.com
Nantucket Walking Tours
508-332-0953
See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Voted “Best of Nantucket” Scheduled tours & private tours The 2-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Nantucket in Bloom, Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details.
Raven’s Walk
508-257-4586
See calendar of events for dates & times of walks Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England” Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her History of Nantucket Walk, Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket, and Raven’s Night Walk are great for adults and families. Along the way, you will hear tales of Nantucket’s past infused with ghostly encounters that took place throughout the centuries. Or you’ll hear all about Nantucket’s beginnings, and its fascinating history. Kids will love Raven’s Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse with Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks, & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times of walks, see the Calendar of events in this publication. ravens-walk.com
Transportation Boat Hy-Line Cruises Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis
1-800-262-8743 Ferry to Nantucket from New Bedford
Call for reservations Reliability, Luxury, Comfort 508-257-6557 Call for pickup
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
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Travel in style on one of SeaStreak’s 400 passenger vessels, the largest, fastest, most luxurious catamarans in the New York Harbor! SeaStreak vessels offer 3 spacious decks, a full service cash bar, food concessions and flat screen TV’s with movie showings. No traffic, No stress! All summer long our ferries will depart from our NY/NJ docks on Friday afternoon and return from Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday. And Nantucket departures mean easy travel to Martha’s Vineyard then on to New York City! Call for details and reservations. seastreak.com
Steamship Authority Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm
508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf
Nantucket is located 26 miles from Cape Cod’s mainland port of Hyannis. Take a leisurely 2 hour and 15 minute voyage on our traditional ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket. Or ride in style and luxury on board our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, which gets you to Nantucket in just one hour. steamshipauthority.com
Watches The Trinity Collection 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.
Weddings Nantucket Weddings
508-228-9165, ext. 101 Enter our Photo Contest www.NantucketWeddings.com All you need to plan a wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary This comprehensive website will guide you through all the steps to planning and holding a wedding on Nantucket. From getting the marriage license right through the honeymoon, you’ll find valuable information all in one easy-to-navigate location. 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; wine tastings thru the season 1 North Beach Street Épernay is the only Sommelier Owned + Operated wine store on island. Offering Beer, Wine + Liquor, along with exclusive Wine Tastings + Events and Beverage Catering for your next affair. 1 N Beach Street, on the corner of Easton Street near the White Elephant and The Nantucket Hotel We Deliver, Gift Cards Available + Parking in Back epernaywines.com 508.228.2755 fb: EpernayWineAndSpiritsNantucket twitter: EpernayWines instagram: epernay_wineandspirits epernaywines.com
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Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop All the products you love & mail order online
Tues-Sat from 5:30 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh
508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road
Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com
Nantucket Cookie Company Open daily; we ship anywhere Small batch cookies from scratch
August 11 - 17, 2016
508-228-5814 2 Broad St., Steamboat Wharf
Brewers Cisco Brewers
508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome! Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7:45pm; Sun noon-last call at 6:45pm
At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com
Coffee Shops The Bean
508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street
atlasnantucket.com 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 selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Dine in or take out.
Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-6pm. Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce
508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road
bartlettsfarm.com 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 cut flowers.
Centre Street Bistro
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 instore pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! nantucketcookie.net
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Dinner: Wed-Mon 5:30-9:30pm; Lunch: Mon., Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Breakfast: Sat-Sun 8am-1pm
508-228-8470
29 Centre Street
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 Sat-Sun., plus savory lunches and fabulous dinners Monday, Wednesdays-Saturdays (closed Tuesdays). 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
508-228-6215
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
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. nantucketcoffee.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. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
Open at 4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks
Light Food & Take-Out AK Diamond’s Everything on the menu available for takeout Newly reopened with a new look & new menu
508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane
There’s great food, great value, and always a friendly face at A.K. DIAMOND’S, newly reopened for 2016. Our new menu offers finger foods like Fried Clamari with chipotle aioli, smoky & salty Sweet Potato Fries, and Sesame Chicken Satay. A.K.’s serves hearty sandwiches and big, juicy burgers, Fish-n-Chips, Fish Tacos, chicken, steaks, and fish. AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! A.K.’S entire menu is available for you to take out and enjoy at home, at the beach, or at your jobsite. Call ahead for quick service or sip a cocktail at our bar while we prepare your lunch or dinner to go. akdiamonds.com
Annye’s Whole Foods Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm & Sun 12-5pm Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods
508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive
At ANNYE’S you’ll find fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Take them home for a hot lunch or a handy dinner. Start Souping at Annye’s: it’s like a juice cleanse, only with less sugar and more fiber for a hydrating diet! We also sell tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts. And you can choose a bottle of wine from our selection to accompany your meal. ANNYE’S is a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. annyes.com
Easy Street Cantina Open daily 7am-2am Full Breakfast served all day
508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts.
EasyStreetCantina.com 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 & Tacos Tacos). EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood: 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!
The Faregrounds Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Nantucket’s Premier Sports Bar 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. Plenty of parking. Call FAREGROUNDS to arrange your party—large or small. They have the island’s premier sports bar — the pub is separate from the dining room, so bring the family in for dinner or stop by and watch the game. Outside deck with bar is open seasonally.
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Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant
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Open daily for Lunch, Buck-a-Shuck, Dinner 4 Bathing Beach Rd. at Jetties Beach Restaurant, Bar, & Beach Shop. Live Music Nightly!
thejetties.com
Come to JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT great food, summer cocktails, gorgeous sunsets, and for all the fun you want to have at the beach! Buck-a-Shuck from 3-5 pm. Serving lunch every day from 11:30 to 4, and dinner nightly from 5pm. Bar opens at 11:30 every day. Our Beach Shop rents beach chairs & umbrellas and has all you need for your day at the beach on Nantucket. And, there’s plenty of parking! Open through Labor Day. Call about holding your next event or private party at JETTIES.
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426)
Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-3pm Dinner Mon-Sat 4pm-8:30pm
siamtogonantucket.com
Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln
August 11 - 17, 2016
AK Diamond’s
508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane
Lunch, Dinner, Bar Menu; Open Mon-Sat. Newly reopened with a new look & new menu
There’s great food, great value, and always a friendly face at A.K. DIAMOND’S, newly reopened for 2016. Our new menu offers finger foods like Fried Clamari with chipotle aioli, smoky & salty Sweet Potato Fries, and Sesame Chicken Satay. A.K.’s serves hearty sandwiches and big, juicy burgers, Fish-n-Chips, Fish Tacos, chicken, steaks, and fish. AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! A.K.’S entire menu is available for you to take out and enjoy at home, at the beach, or at your jobsite. Call ahead for quick service or sip a cocktail at our bar while we prepare your lunch or dinner to go. akdiamonds.com
Arno’s
774-333-8121 41 Main Street
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
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.
ARNO’S has reopened this season to feature modern Italian dining. Inspired by his Sicilian roots, Chef A.J. Black creates critically acclaimed dishes from the freshest of ingredients. His cuisine is always evolving, and the passion Chef Black puts into every dish is immeasurable. Try one of his pasta dishes: Fettucine Mari Monte, Cannelloni, or Lobster Fra Diavolo. Or feast on his Lamb Ossobuco, Tagliata Toscana, Saltimbocca Alla Romana, or Pollo Milanese. ARNO’S offers a world-class wine list to accompany his authentic Italian cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner daily. ArnoBistro.com
Sophie T’s Pizza
Tues-Sat from 5 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh
508-325-6265
Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm. 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.
sophietspizza.com
Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by see if you can resist a slice.
Thai House Nantucket
508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road
Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
Markets Annye’s Whole Foods Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm & Sun 12-5pm Organic Meats, Artisanal Wine & Cheese, & much more
508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive
LIVE LONG. BE STRONG. VISIT ANNYE’S! We stock organic poultry & meats, fresh produce, artisanal wine & cheese, fresh breads, organic beauty products, herbal supplements, daily lunch specials and soups with gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Try our island-famous Roasted Chicken Dinner. Start Souping at Annye’s: it’s like a juice cleanse, only with less sugar and more fiber for a hydrating diet! We’re a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Dr. annyes.com
Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-6pm. Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go
508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road
bartlettsfarm.com 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.
Restaurants 29 Fair Dinner from 5pm
508-228-7800 29 Fair Street
Enjoy casual yet elegant dining at 29 Fair, the island’s oldest existing restaurant, where history complements culinary joy. Our sophisticated dinner menu includes a selection of gourmet flatbread pizzas. For reservations, call 508-228-7800.
Atlas
508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street
atlasnantucket.com 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.
Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm
508-325-0308 10 India Street
Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards. Black-EyedSusans.com
Brant Point Grill Sunday Brunch Buffet 10am-2pm
508-325-1320 50 Easton St, 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 island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by. brantpointgrill.com
Breeze Restaurant
508-228-4730 Open daily at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street Dine Indoors or Enjoy Our Outdoor Terrace or Front Porch The family friendly Breeze Restaurant serves New England Coastal Cuisine either indoors in our dining room or outdoors on the Terrace – complete with fire pits. Our 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 Dinner: Wed-Mon 5:30-9:30pm; Lunch: Mon., Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Breakfast: Sat-Sun 8am-1pm
508-228-8470
29 Centre Street
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 Monday and Wednesday-Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners every night but Tuesday from 5:30 to 9:30pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (inseason 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
Children’s Café Open from 7am to 8pm
508-228-2284 at Childrens Beach
Enjoy breakfast on the beach at the new CHILDRENS CAFE at Children’s Beach. This sister restaurant to the popular Easy Street Cantina also serves sandwiches, seafood, and has an extensive menu for kids. Great food and a fantastic view! Open daily.
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Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar Open daily 5:30am-9pm
508-228-6005 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport
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508-228-2595 Rose & Crown Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails 23 South Water Street
“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. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds.
THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger). Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. Entertainment nightly. theroseandcrown.com
Dune
The Seagrille
508-228-5550 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 6- 9:30 pm Lunch 11:30-2:30 20 Broad St Where chic meets casual comfort.
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 Open daily 7am-2am
508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts.
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
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 thefaregrounds.com/
Fifty-Six Union Tues.-Sat. Bar opens at 5, Dinner starts at 5:30
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 Tues.-Sat. from 5:30 pm; bar opens at 5. 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...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. fiftysixunion.com
Kitty Murtagh’s
508-325-0781 Lunch 11:30-5; Dinner from 5 pm; Sunday Brunch 11:20-2:30 Nantucket’s Only Irish Pub & Restaurant 4 West Creek Road
In Ireland, pubs are places to socialize, relax & maybe conduct a little business. Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery are continuing that tradition on Nantucket at KITTY MURTAGH’S. Named after John’s grandmother, everything about Kitty’s is eclectic and fun. Decorated with Irish signs, antiques, and furniture, the pub exudes authenticity. Relax & enjoy traditional hearty fare. Join us downstairs in our intimate dining room for entrees like Kitty’s Pork Schnitzel or Guiness Battered Fish-n-Chips. Nightly seafood specials draw from Nantucket’s local catch. You can add Nantucket’s best soup & salad bar to any entree for just a few dollars. Top it all off with a pint of Guinness in a traditional 20-oz glass. Live music every Tuesday and Friday.
Queequegs Brunch Daily 11am-3pm. Dinner nightly from 5:30pm. The locals’ choice for intimate in-town dining
508-325-0992 6 Oak Street
Nestled on a side street behind the Atheneum, QUEEQUEG’S offers a romantic spot for dinner in a fun bistro setting with an intimate bar scene. The cozy dining room, with it’s warm color scheme and eclectic artwork, radiates comfort. Our patio is a fun retreat from the hustle and bustle of town. QUEEQUEG’S menu pushes the envelope of “American Eclectic” and takes you on a culinary voyage that blends home-style comfort food with European flavors. Our chef has honed his skills to the point where every bite resonates with love-it-in-an-instant flavor. In the heart of down town, QUEEQUEG’S is the local secret that’s finally out. queequegsnantucket.com
508-325-5700
Lunch Mon-Sat. 11:30 to 2 pm; Dinner from 5:30; Bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine
45 Sparks Avenue
THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented. Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and enclosed patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. Call us to book your celebration! theseagrille.com
The Ships Inn Dinner Wed-Sun from 5:30pm; Dory Bar open 5 ‘til close American Brasserie
508-228-0040 13 Fair Street
The diverse menu features a variety of seasonal specials and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. Stop in for a drink at our Dory Bar and check out our menu. Surely you’ll want to stay for dinner. Reservations are recommended but not necessary, walk-ins are welcomed. Dinner is served Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 pm; Dory Bar opens at 5 pm. shipsinnnantucket.com
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com
Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265
Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm. 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.
sophietspizza.com Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by and see if you can resist a slice.
The Summer House Beachside Bistro Lunch & dinner daily from 11:30 to 8. Beachside, below the bluff in Siasconset Where moonlight & love songs are never out of date!
508-257-4542
thesummerhouse.com/dining
Join us for casual alfresco dining nestled in the dunes of the Atlantic. Dine on the patio, or at our lively bar, and enjoy a Nantucket classic. Lunch & dinner daily 11:30-8PM
The Summer House Restaurant Open daily Dinner and Piano Bar; Lunch Sat & Sun
508-257-9976 17 Ocean Ave.
On a bluff overlooking the Atlantic, where moonlight and lovesongs are never out of date, The Summer House offers fabulous contemporary American cuisine, accompanied by the romantic sounds of our piano. Dinner is served from 6 p.m. Cocktails are served in the piano bar until 1 a.m. thesummerhouse.com
Thai House Nantucket
508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where
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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 32
collection. Included with museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street. 2:30 PM - Flashback Film Series - E.T. PG, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 4:30 PM - Boston Pops on Nantucket Concert Consistently rated the “Best Summer Event on Nantucket.” Hosted by Heather Unruh with special guest Kenny Loggins. Show starts at 7 pm; gates open at 4:30 pm at Jetties Beach. nantuckethospital.org. 4:30 PM - Jeff Tuohy Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 5 to 7 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. Acoustic guitar music by Alan James. Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Band Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch a Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 7:30 PM - “The Velocity of Autumn” An explosive take on family dynamics, by Eric Coble. At The White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music in Brant Point Grill Enjoy the music of Jacob Anthony Butler in the Brant Point Grill Lounge in The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street. 8:30 PM - Mysterious Hauntings on Main Street: Tea with Ghosts Hear about mysterious hauntings & ghostly inhabitants who have made Main Street their home. This is different from Raven’s Night Walk. Meet at the The Park at Main & Fair sts. $25. $20 Seniors/Teens. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s most famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main Street & Centre sts, by bank 15 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM - Common Ground Featuring special guest DJs; deep house / techno / tech house. No cover. Audio Architects at Atlas, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495 10 PM to 1 AM - Local DJ Party with a Local DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Stump Swamp & Norwood Farm See forest, upland meadows, ponds, former cranberry bog, & flowing stream. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on this thrilling offshore adventure. Sightings guaranteed! Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1-hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with ice cream with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 AM to 2 PM - Harborside Sunday Brunch at Brant Point Grill
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Buffet with waffles, pancakes, omelets, raw bar, carving station. Kid’s Corner & an ice cream cart. 50 Easton Street. 508-325-1320 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Summer Antiques Show 33 hand-picked fine antiques dealers from the US and abroad. Marine antiques, paintings, furniture, maps, prints, botanicals, silver, rugs, plus antique jewelry, clocks, ceramics, wicker, & more. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. nantucketsummerantiquesshow.com. 10 AM to 5 PM - Free “Hot Glass Nantucket” Glassblowing demonstrations presented by The Corning Museum of Glass. Children can draw a glass piece & some designs will be made by the glassblowers. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. 10:30 AM to 1 PM - Book Signing with Jill Kelley Jill Kelley will sign copies of her book Collateral Damage: Petraeus, Power, Politics, and the Abuse of Privacy - The Untold Story at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 11 AM to 2 PM - Brunch & Live Music at Breeze Restaurant Enjoy live guitar & mandolin music by Alan James during Sunday Brunch at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 1 PM - Champney Street Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 1 to 4 PM - Trunk Show at Made on Nantucket Meet weaver Karin Sheppard & see gorgeous handwoven shawls, baby blankets, wraps, & more. Made on Nantucket, 18 Old South Wharf. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create whaleboats & whale stamps inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection.The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 2 PM - “Annie Get Your Gun” Irving Berlin’s love letter to musical theatre, Anne Get Your Gun follows the sharp-shooting Anne Oakley as she rises to stardom. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or theatreworkshop.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street. 5 PM - Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of famous & infamous pirates who sailed past our shores, lost sailing ships, and the ghost ships of New England. Meet The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $25. Reservations required: 508-257-4586 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Band Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 6 to 7:15 PM - Free Sunday Night Band Concerts Free concert on Sunday evenings at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Food & beverages sold at Children’s Cafe. This week: “Shepcats” 6 to 7:30 PM - “Nantucket’s Offshore Wonders” From the waters surrounding Nantucket, Photographer Ben Phillips’ filming & photography bring us closer to some of the deep water’s most diminutive dwellers & some of its most magnificent creatures. Tickets $10 at nha.org/tickets or 508-228-1894. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch a Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 7:30 PM - “The Velocity of Autumn” An explosive take on family dynamics, by Eric Coble. Performed in The White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water Street. whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history and the ghostly tales of its past, visit the houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music in Brant Point Grill Enjoy the music of Julia May Newman in the Brant Point Grill Lounge in continued on page 51
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The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s most famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main Street & Centre sts, by bank 15 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 15 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Smooth Hummocks See this rare and fascinating island ecosystem with rare wildflowers & grasses. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1-hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at The White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 8:50 AM to 3 PM - Discovery Camp for Ages 3.5 to 12 Science based, outdoor exploration classes for kids. Sign your child up for a Nantucket adventure. Details and registration at mariamitchell.org/learn-discover or call 508-228-9198. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $10. 99:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens, watch the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Program is limited to 12 people, so pre-registration is required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $10. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with ice cream with Shearwater Excursions. 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 A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals & birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify & release marine life. This program is part of a long term research project. Limited to 30 people; pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $20 ( members $10). 10 AM to 3 PM - Nantucket Summer Antiques Show 33 hand-picked fine antiques dealers from the US and abroad. Marine antiques, paintings, furniture, maps, prints, botanicals, silver, rugs, plus antique jewelry, clocks, ceramics, wicker, & more. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. nantucketsummerantiquesshow.com. 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket Hear stories of Nantucket women who went with their husbands on whaling voyages, got involved in astronomy, Temperance Crusade, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist Movement, & the Underground Railroad. Meet at Centre & Broad sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 & Kids $10. 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for 65+ & Teens & $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Arrive 10 min. early at Federal & India sts by fence. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create whale mobiles & whirligigs inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection with museum admission. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2 to 4 PM - Beach Discovery Field Trip Learn how to identify the crabs, shells, sponges, and seaweeds commonly found along the beach. $15; pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or call 508-228-9198.
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2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street. 4:30 PM - 4EZ 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. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. Adults, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-2574586. Meet at The Park at the corner of Main & Fair sts. 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 - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. Piano music by Mollie Glazer. Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton street. 508-228-4730. 5:30 PM - NMAS Meet The Artist: Fei Fei Dong Meet Pianist Fei Fei Dong the evening before their performance. Held at The Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street. 6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch a Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 7 PM - Free Concert: “From Brahms to Broadway” David Crohan, pianist and Bob Lehman, tenor with be performing to benefit The Tulgey Wood. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 11 Orange St. Donations accepted. 7 to 9 PM - Summer Sunset Series An evening of music by Foggy Roots: Unplugged (a Nantucket reggae band that also performs rock covers) on the Whaling Museum’s rooftop observation deck. Tickets are $20. Cash bar. 13 Broad Street 7:30 PM - Comedy with Kevin Flynn Nantucket legend & national treasure Kevin Flynn takes a break from TV, radio and nightclubs to return for an evening of stand-up comedy. These shows sell out early: tickets at Whiteherontheatre.org. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history and the ghostly tales of its past, visit the houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8 to 9:15 PM - Author Talk with Clara Bingham Witness to the Revolution, Clara Bingham’s unique oral history of that tumultuous time, unveils anew that moment when America careened to the brink of a civil war. Nantucket Atheneum, Great Hall, 1 India Street 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music in Brant Point Grill Jacob Anthony Butler in the Brant Point Grill Lounge, 50 Easton Street. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. Age 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank 10 min. early. 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night with Maria Mitchell Association Join Maria Mitchell’s astronomers for a tour of the starry sky & telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10. TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 7 to 10 AM - “Early Bird” Bird Walks Join the MMA’s Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, on a birding experience. Binoculars available for loan. Register: 508-228-9198. $25 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills Sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor, learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, & more. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi., 45-50 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past historic mansions & beautiful gardens. $15, cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min. early. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1-hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:50 AM to 3 PM - Discovery Camp for Ages 3.5 to 12 continued on page 53
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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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Science based, outdoor exploration classes for kids. Sign your child up for a Nantucket adventure. Details and registration at mariamitchell.org/learn-discover or call 508-228-9198. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin on the Endeavor to learn about pirate legends. During the voyage, you’ll learn about pirate life, become “Pirate Hunters,” and search for treasure. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Slip # 1015 on Straight Wharf. Reservations: 508-228-5585 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed their hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $10. 9 AM to 2 PM - Paint your House Acrylic paint, pencil, and brushes are all you will need. Bring a photograph of your home or favorite view and all other materials are provided. $250; pre-registration required: 508-228-1894. 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Ages 2-7 Fun and engaging songs, singing games & activities to teach musical skills to the very young. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with ice cream with Shearwater Excursions. 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 A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals & birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 10 AM to 12 PM - Sailor’s Valentines and Serpent Stories Creating our own scrimshaw and sailor’s valentine. Pre-Register at mariamitchell.org OR call 508-228-9198. $50 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify & release marine life. This program is part of a long term research project. Limited to 30 people; pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $20 ( members $10). 10 AM to 12 PM - Class: iPhone® / Snapseed® Level 1 Learn to optimize images with your iPhone & get introduced to editing app Snapseed®. Level 1 covers basic mechanics of digital image capture, editing, file management. Register at 508-221-8464. NantucketWorkshops.photo 10 AM to 4 PM - Open House at the F/V Gloria Michelle Learn about how the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) uses our 72-foot Research Vessel, R/V Gloria Michelle, to collect fisheries independent data. We’ll be docked at Nantucket Boat Basin. Eastern Outer Face Pier. 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk & Treasure Hunt Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse. Adults $20, Children $15. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi., 90 min. historic walk through the village of Siasconset. $20, $15 for 65+ and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington St. for 20 min. ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board in Sconset. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1 PM - Free Downtown Tree Tour Learn about the beautiful and historic species of trees that line downtown streets. Pre-register by calling 508-228-2818. 1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create arrowheads & coral necklaces inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Included with purchase of museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St.
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2 to 4 PM - Free Stitching Gam Bring your needlework project to this informal weekly gathering hosted by expert instructors in the NHA’s historic1800 House, 4 Mill Street. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street. 2:30 to 3 PM - Meet the Animals for Ages 4 to 12 The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. Pre-registration is required. Sign up at mariamitchell.org or call 508-228-9198. 2:30 to 4 PM - Family Snorkeling + Underwater Digital Photograpy Learn proper snorkeling techniques, how to use Nikon Coolpix waterproof cameras & photograph local marine life. All equipment included. $90; pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 4 to 4:45 PM - Mindful Meditation Group Highlighting the benefits of stress relief thru mindful meditation. All levels welcome. Family Resource Center, 20 Vesper Ln, L-1 Gouin. 4:30 PM - Dub Apocalypse Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 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 - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. Acoustic guitar music by Alan James. Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton At. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - “The Full Monty” Based on the film, six unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, NY bond over their failures & strengths with a strip act. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or theatreworkshop.com 6 to 7 PM - Free Yoga Class for Ages 11 to 18 Limited to first 15 students. The Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 6 to 8 PM - Photography Class: iPhone® / Snapseed® Learn to optimize images with your iPhone & get introduced to Snapseed®, an editing app. Class covers basic mechanics of digital image capture, editing, file management. All levels . $75. Register at 508-2218464. Nantucket Photography Workshops. 6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch a Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 7 to 8:15 PM - How Media & Entertainment Shape Politics Panelists Kathryn Cramer Brownell, Nicole Hemmer and David Greenberg all work at the intersections of media and political history and will offer a conversation about the current role of media and entertainment in political elections The Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street 8 PM - NMAS Concert - Pianist Fei Fei Dong Winner of the 2014 CAG Victor Elmaleh Competition and a top six finalist at the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Ms. Dong continues to build a reputation for poetic interpretations, charming audiences with her “passion, piquancy and tenderness” and “winning stage presence”. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street. 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music in Brant Point Grill Enjoy the music of PJ Moody in the Brant Point Grill Lounge in The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street. 8:30 PM - Mysterious Hauntings on Main Street: Tea with Ghosts Hear about the mysterious hauntings and ghostly inhabitants who have made Main Street their home. This walk is different from Raven’s Night Walk. Meet at the The Park at the intersection of Main & Fair sts. $25. $20 Seniors/Teens. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min. eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House and Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Led by the original guide. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. $5 for age 7-12 Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank by 8:15 pm. 508-332-0953 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Sankaty Bluff The only place to see three distinct layers of glacier sediments up close in an exposed cross-section view. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8 to 10 AM - NHA Member Morning A behind-the-scenes curator tour of the Whaling Museum. Reservations continued on page 54
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required: 508-228-1894, ext 116 or email membership@nha.org 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip $10; meet at Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Road 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on this thrilling offshore adventure. Sightings guaranteed! Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:30 AM - Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town A 2 mile, 45 minute, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary through Nantucket towns most intriguing and beautiful parks. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Meet 10 minutes early at Centre St. & Main St. in front of bank. 508-332-0953. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1-hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:50 AM to 3 PM - Discovery Camp for Ages 3.5 to 12 Science based, outdoor exploration classes for kids. Sign your child up for a Nantucket adventure. Details and registration at mariamitchell.org/learn-discover or call 508-228-9198. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed their hungry creatures before Aquarium opens. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $10 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens, watch turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more as they eat. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $10. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with ice cream with Shearwater Excursions. 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 marine life. This program is part of a long term research project. Limited to 30 people; pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $20 ( members $10). 10 AM to 12 PM - Class: iPhone® / Snapseed® Level 1 Learn to optimize images with your iPhone & get introduced to editing app Snapseed®. Level 1 covers basic mechanics of digital image capture, editing, file management. Register at 508-221-8464. NantucketWorkshops.photo 10 AM to 2 PM - Health Insurance Enrollment for Uninsured For those who are uninsured & need to enroll or for those who need to renew in Mass Health Connector & MassHealth. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 4 PM - Open House at the F/V Gloria Michelle Learn about how the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) uses our 72-foot Research Vessel, R/V Gloria Michelle, to collect fisheries independent data. We’ll be docked at Nantucket Boat Basin. Eastern Outer Face Pier. 10:30 AM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket 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 sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. 10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour for Ages 13+ Discover the hidden history of Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on a 2/3 mi, 80 min. tour. $20, $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min early. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 12 PM - Rotary Luncheon Visiting Rotarians welcome. The Faregrounds, 27 Fairgrounds Rd. 1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point on a guided oversand tour. Pickup at 33 Washington Street or at the Wauwinet Gate House. 508 228 6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. 1 to 3 PM - Photography Class: Intro to Adobe® Camera Raw We’ll introduce you to the simplicity & power of this editing tool. Expo-
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sure control + tools for color correcting, contrast control, sharpening, & more. $75. Register at 508-221-8464 or NantucketWorkshops.photo 1:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 1:30 to 3 PM - Writers Group For aspiring writers to share their work (all genres) and offer feedback to fellow writers. Upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create scrimshaw inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Included with purchase of museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Held at The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street. 4:30 PM - Buckle & Shake Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck 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. Learn what to look for and how to become a Ghost Hunter. Adults, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. Meet at The Park at Main & Fair sts. 5 to 7 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. Piano music by Matt Hutchinson. Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton street. 508-228-4730. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Band Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 6 PM - “Annie get your Gun” Irving Berlin’s love letter to musical theatre, Anne Get Your Gun follows the sharp-shooting Anne Oakley as she rises to stardom. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or theatreworkshop.com 6 to 8:30 PM - August Full Moon Farm-to-Table Dinner Garden Center at Bartletts Farm. $85, tax & tip incl. BYOB. Reservations necessary: 508-228-9403. 6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Makerspace - Knitting and Crocheting Circle Beginners welcome. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum Writer’s Group: The Moving Pen The writer’s group is a place to meet other writers and to flex your writing muscles. Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & watch a Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 7 PM - Lecture on Clinging Jellyfish Dr. Annette Govindarajan will review the ecology and invasion history of Gonionemus vertens. New sightings & associated sting reports suggest a 2nd invasion wave originating from the more toxic western Pacific populations. Maria Mitchell Association Science Speakers Series, 33 Washington St. $10 (MMA members free). Parking in Town lot. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Haunted history tour: hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history and the ghostly tales of its past, visit the houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music in Brant Point Grill Enjoy the music of Julia May Newman in the Brant Point Grill Lounge in The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min. eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House and Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Led by the original guide. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. $5 for age 7-12 Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank by 8:15 pm. 508-332-0953 9 to 10 PM - Night Marine Ecology Field Trip Join our Aquarium staff to learn about the fish, squid, crabs, and more that come out to feed at night in the shallow water. Limited to 20 people, so Pre-registration required. $25. Sign up at mariamitchell.org or call 508228-9198. Meet at the MMA Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night with Maria Mitchell Association Join MMA astronomers for a tour of the starry sky and telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. $10 Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting.
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they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
Town Brunch Daily 11am to 3pm; Dinner from 5:30pm.
508-325-TOWN (8696) 4 East Chestnut Street
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TOWN Restaurant is a Global cuisine wonderland, offering uplifted dishes sourced from every corner of the globe. Taste our tantalizingly bold, sumptuous flavors within a cool, casual, sexy Eastern-styled lounge. Offering traditional dishes with a twist; Ancho Dusted Shrimp & Grits, and Red Thai Curry Chicken all capture your taste buds and transport you to another land! Town is conveniently located on East Chestnut St.; our inviting dining lounge and patio with Asian accents brings you to paradise, making this a memorable dining experience! Be adventurous, go to TOWN! TownNantucket.com
Seafood Souza’s Seafood
508-228-9140 Open 9am-7pm with a full selection of seafood 23 Trotter’s Lane Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing
10 Old South Wharf Nantucket
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.
Vineyard Nantucket Vineyard Open daily 10 to 6
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. Nantucketvineyard.com
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