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By Land & By Sea By land & by sea, join Egan Maritime for two unforgettable evening programs with American Troubadour Bill Schustik. On Thursday, August 15, at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, Schustik will take patrons on a musical adventure into the soul of New England and the sea. Then, on Friday, August 16, as part of Egan Maritime’s Nantucket Sounds sunset sail series, he will play traditional folk music that weaves storytelling, rich history, and theatrical performance together aboard Tall Ship Lynx. American Troubadour Bill Schustik is best known for his sensational baritone voice, ability to play multiple folk instruments, and deep passion for traditional American lore. Egan Maritime is excited to have him at the nation’s first museum dedicated to lifesaving history as well as onboard the iconic, historic Tall Ship. Both venues provide the perfect stage to be enchanted, captivated, and entertained by a seasoned performer & renowned folk musician. Egan’s Manager of Maritime Education, Evan Schwanfelder, commented, “Bill has the ability to transport patrons to America’s maritime past and take them on a thrilling adventure through his music and theatrical performance. We are excited to have him perform, by land & by sea, in two different settings; it gives people the chance to experience his traditional folk music at two unique, authentic, and historic venues.� Don’t miss the opportunity to hear folk musician and troubadour, Bill Schustik, perform at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum and aboard Tall Ship Lynx. Tickets for Schustik’s performance at the Museum on August 15 are $40 ($30 for Egan Maritime members). Refreshments and libations will be served. Doors open at 5:30 pm; the performance begins at 6 pm. Tickets to hear Schustik onboard Lynx are $75 each. Patrons are encouraged to bring snacks and beverages to enjoy while under sail (BYOB). The boat launch to Lynx leaves at 5pm from Waypoint Marine and is included with the ticket price. To purchase tickets for either program, call 508.228.2505 or visit eganmaritime.org. The mission of Egan Maritime Institute is to inspire the appreciation and preservation of the island’s maritime culture & seafaring legacy. They offer a splashy variety of family-friendly, maritime education programs. In 2019, Egan is celebrating thirty years of service on Nantucket, thanks to the support of our loyal donors, members, and patrons. To learn more visit eganmaritime.org.
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A Spine-Tingling Concert To Be Held Tuesday, August 20 by Suzanne Daub According to Eva-Maria, it is all because of the piano. Eva-Maria Tausig has been an integral part of the Nantucket Musical Arts Society for decades, and her excitement was palpable as she described the last NMAS concert of the 2019 season: a two-piano duo featuring internationally-known musicians Vivian Choi and Fei-Fei Dong, scheduled for this Tuesday, August 20. “This is going to be marvelous! We have two wonderful musicians who also happen to be good friends and will love to play together.� “A two-piano duo has not been done successfully here in 40 years...[the last time] the performers were wonderful, but the piano needed to be burned... We tried to get other pianos that would match the one we had [a Steinway donated in the mid-1980s in honor of Crystal and Leeds Mitchell by their son], but we really struck out...� That is, until now: “The second piano [for this concert] was left to the Congregational Church by our friend Adie McAuley, herself a good pianist, and that Steinway has been rebuilt this last winter by the same people who had been taking care of our piano for years. “We have permission to use it, and it will be moved very carefully on Monday, August 19 to the front of the main nave, to sit nestled close to the Mitchell piano. There they will be tuned to each other in preparation for our very special concert on Tuesday evening.� Tausig described what is so special about a two-piano duo: “You’ll hear something that is hard to imagine. No two pianos have exactly the same continued on page 14
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ALL DAY - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina
All day every Saturday a basket of 16 jumbo wings for (16-18 wings) $12.95; half basket (8-10 wings) for $8.95. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8 AM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - 21st Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties with author and fitness TV personality Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events & more. All Fitness Levels. $40 day. TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 TeamHolland.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM - Children’s Adventure: Become a Pirate Hunter Aboard the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the sailing ship Endeavor & learn about infamous pirates, the pirate life,& become Pirate Hunters. Our adventure ends with a pirate map & search for buried treasure. Reservations: Registration Required. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com
9 to 10 AM - Flower Cutting Tour Spend an hour out in the flower fields, picking flowers, taking photos, and enjoying the beauty that the farm offers. Reservations are required: 508-228-9403 or visit BartlettsFarm.com 9 AM to 4 PM - Island Berries du Broderie in Needlework with Marcia Brown A shallow stitched Nantucket basket with wooden base, rim and arched handle features a diminutive hexagonal berry band tussy drawn closed with a complimentary silk ribbon tie. Register for class at 508-228-1894 or nha.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 mos Limited to first 10 toddlers + their caregivers. Tickets at Children’s Desk when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11 AM - Maritime Speaker Series at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Local experts give a talk on various maritime subjects such as history of the Fresnel lens & its mechanics, the art of weaving in miniature, & the Nantucket lightship. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. $10, Seniors & Students:$7, Youth 6-17: $5, under 6: Free. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. continued on page 17
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H The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk H Nantucket Swim Across America will hold its eighth annual swim next Saturday, August 24. This annual open water swimming event brings more than 500 people to Jetties Beach at 8 am to either volunteer or dive into the warm waters of Nantucket Sound. Since 2012, the Swim has raised more than $2 million for cancer treatment and patient care on Nantucket Island. This year’s target is to raise over $400,000; donations are being accepted now at swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket. The Swim is a driving force behind the oncology and palliative care services which are now available at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. A new infusion center, the Erwin and Stephanie Greenberg - Swim Across America Infusion Center, opened to rave reviews this year. Cancer treatments at the Cottage Hospital are on the rise and now record more than 425 oncology visits a year. World-class cancer care is provided by Massachusetts General Hospital oncologists at the Cottage Hospital. There is also a full-time oncology nurse practitioner, Ugne Aleknaite, on-island. Summer and year-round residents can get infusion and chemotherapy without leaving Nantucket. Proceeds from the Swim also support the palliative care mission of Palliative and Supportive Care of Nantucket (PASCON). Dianne Bein is the nurse practitioner and program director who leads the palliative care service delivery and assists patients faced with serious illness. “The demand for palliative care services is rising nationally and Nantucket is no exception. We leverage a terrific corps of professional staff and volunteers to provide care. PASCON could not do this without the tremendous support from Swim Across America,” said Dianne Bein. The Swim offers a number of options for swimmers. “There is a kid splash, a one-quarter mile, a half mile and a mile swim for all levels of swimmers. It is a moving morning, and you get a great breakfast sandwich generously donated from Island Kitchen to top off the swim,” said Co-director Jim Pignato. There will also be a Swim Across America team of 12 runners entered in the Falmouth Road Race that will raise more than $10,000. This Saturday, August 17, fourteen intrepid swimmers will traverse the island’s North Shore in a four-mile swim from 40th Pole to Jetties and will raise more than $80,000 alone in this marathon event. There is still time to sign up for the August 24 swim and join in on this exciting event. Co-Director Jill Roethke noted, “There is an easy on-line registration process at swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket. This event represents the best of Nantucket; our beautiful water and our community, caring for one another. I don’t think there is a better way to cap off your summer. You will walk away from the event knowing that you have helped a fellow islander.”
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Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mile, 1 hour, non1stop morning exercise walk 1 with historic commentary 1 past some of the most spectacular homes on Nantucket. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps. Monday & Friday starting at 8:30am.
Notorious Nantucket
For ages 13 and up. Learn about the real Nantucket of opium dens, bordellos, riots, hippie hysteria, a gigolo, a conman, and the legendary Benny Cleveland. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main, beside the bank steps. Friday, starting at 11am.
Great Writers on Nantucket
Hear how Hemingway, Melville, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by their stays on this magical island. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Federal and India Streets, outside the Atheneum fence. Wednesday, starting at 11am.
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Not far from the Hyline docks and just behind the famous Straight Wharf Gazebo are the wide wooden steps that bring you into Perch Nantucket. This store is large and open, carrying some the island’s trendiest clothing. Laurie O’Connell, owner and buyer for the company, is primarily based out of their other location in Colorado, but is visiting the island and took time to sit down and tell me all about her exciting endeavor that began Perch seven years ago. Laurie has been traveling to Nantucket summers since her college days, and eventually returned to vacation for many years. She worked in New York City fashion for 10 years and opened her first Perch clothing store in Vail, Colorado, a natural step for the owner who has an eye for fashion. She shares: “A customer came in within a couple weeks of opening and said ‘This would be a great store on Nantucket’,” first planting the seed of what is now Perch Nantucket at 2 Harbor Square. “The dream manifested itself,” says O’Connell, who was finally able to bring Perch to Nantucket three years ago. Perch got its name from the Vail location, as they are located “up on a ‘perch’ above the street,” but the name is so unique and perfect that it fits its newest home on Nantucket, perfectly. “All the women in town love what we’re doing” says O’Connell, a statement evidenced by the bustling shop. The store itself is designed for an “experiential shopping visit,” complete with a large sitting area that allows for shoppers and their friends and family to enjoy the Perch space. The store remains professional in terms of sales staff, who cater to customers and help them to cultivate wardrobes they will love, “it is a pleasing customer experience,” explained O’Connell. While they provide a top-notch shopping experience, they also have fun and build important and memorable shopping relationships: “we like to chit-chat” says O’Connell, with a laugh. Perch caters to the “multifaceted woman,” it could be “a mom who is working professionally and raising kids or working on herself.” The shop itself carries a mix of fashion-forward items, offering stylized modern work wear or cute swim suits, and beach clutches with clever phrases like “Sea You.” There is a wide variety, and O’Connell appreciates that her store has been cultivated to have “something for everybody.” The store is “multigenerational, with moms, daughters, and grandmothers all shopping together.” From start to finish this is a relaxed and personalized shopping experience that will make you and all of the generations in your family Perch shoppers for life. This trendy shop features several lines of contemporary clothing including Veronica Beard, Tanya Taylor, rag & bone, and L’AGENCE, to name a few. This summer Perch and Veronica Beard have partnered to host an exclusive collection of Veronica Beard shoes, clothing, and goodies in the main shopping area of the Perch store. Veronica Beard is a clothing company based out of New York City, owned and operated by “The Veronicas,” a sister-inlaw duo who share a first name and a passion for clothing. They bring a unique and innovative style to their line, one that reflects well in the clothing that O’Connell has curated for Perch. Shoppers can count on a look for any continued on page 25
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The Salvation of a Nantucket Sunset by Robert P. Barsanti Even at 6 pm you can find sandals at the beach. They remain paired and herded at the base of a dune, or underneath the Rosa Rugosa, or at the foot of the stairs. All the brands are represented, from Nike to J.J. Newberry’s to L.L.Bean to Thrift Shop. I am not of the flip-flop tribe, so I cannot speak for their customs. I would like to believe that these people wear their flip-flops from their cars, over the rough and rocky parking lot, and to the beach, where they surrender them at the first kiss of sand and then proceed to a towel and the rolling Atlantic. But, when I come here in the evening, or, perhaps, February, some of these sandals are still nestled up under the stairs or wedged under the bushes, hibernating until July. I suppose some people just leave their sandals at the beach, and then change into them at the base of the dune, so that they can cross hot sand. I don’t know if this is common at other beaches in America. I haven’t noticed it happening in Wellfleet, Hawaii, or Gloucester, but I haven’t travelled the length and breadth and can’t speak as an authority. But, I think many summer visitors have a proprietary view of “their� beach. Those beaches have better sand, or better waves, or less seaweed, or, frankly, more friends. Oh, they know that “Schneidies� or “Fat Ladies� or “Airport� are not, per se, their beaches, but they are the ones that they go to if they have a choice. But in the winter, when they are stuck in the long parade to Hartford on I-84, those are the beaches that they see. For them, their worn flip-flops are membership cards; they belong to this strip of sand. Membership, as we remember, has its privileges. One of those privileges comes at sunset. Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth—whenever it is a damp drizzly November in my soul— continued on page 16
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As I settled into one of the comfy leather chairs he sells on the upper level of Don Freedman’s downtown shop, ready to chat with him about his 40th season on Nantucket, one of his many regular customers stopped by to introduce Don to his son. “He’s the third generation,� said Bob, “I used to come in with my dad, and I’ve brought my little guy with me this summer.� “We always find something interesting and fun here,� added Kristin, Bob’s wife, “we’ve bought a weathervane, jewelry boxes, clocks, a decanter...our son is eyeing the telescope...this is the best place to find a gift for the man who has everything. You’ll find something here that he doesn’t have.� “We’ll see you again a year from now,� Bob said as they departed, “same place, different gift.� Don Freedman first opened a store on Nantucket in 1979. At that time he was in a 200-square-foot shop on Old South Wharf, selling unique items of home decor, whimsical metal sculptures, and gorgeous tapestries. Now, 40 years later, he is in a 1,200-square-foot shop in the heart of town at 14 Centre St. “We’ve seen some monumental changes to the island in the past 40 years,� said Don, “when we started, we sold a lot of cute novelty items...tastes changed, and we changed with them...now we sell items with more sophistication and character.� It’s clear that Don Freedman loves what he does and enjoys working with his customers—you can see it in the creativity of his designs and in his dedication to the shop. “We’re here as long as 12 hours a day, 7 days a week,� he explained. “At 81 years of age, I couldn’t be more comfortable with the store with my situation... we’ve been recognized across the country, in Architectural Digest, Veranda Magazine, and the New York Times. This September, Don Freedman will be honored locally when the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce gives him their Legacy Award. But it’s the people and the work more than the accolades that Don considers rewarding: “It’s so nice to have loyal customers who have become friends...It’s hard to believe that we’ve been here 40 years: we must be doing something right!� — Suzanne Daub
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Art in August with AAN
Join the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) as they continue to celebrate the rich and vibrant history of art on Nantucket throughout the month of August. Exhibitions, a sidewalk show, and an annual meeting round out a month of exciting events, workshops, and classes available at this community organization that recognizes and celebrates the visual arts on Nantucket. This Friday, August 16 from 6 to 8 pm, the AAN will host an opening reception for their Artist/Patron Exhibition that will run in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery until September 2. This show features the best works by members of the AAN and will be juried by AAN board president Katie Trinkle Legge who has a “vast knowledge of island art,” says artistic director Robert Frazier, and “will review assorted works in oils, acrylics, watercolor, photography, mixed media, and ceramics for recognition or awards.” Visitors to the gallery will have the chance to see an exhibition that has been part of the AAN for 70 years, and is considered one of the “high points of the gallery season,” says Frazier. Solo Show Spotlight Artist, Kathleen Van Lieu who will talk about her work in a free event at 10am this Saturday, August 17 at the downtown gallery. If you’re a member of the Artists Association, circle August 19 on your calendar for the AAN Annual Meeting at the Visual Arts Center on Amelia Drive. Beginning at 5pm, the AAN will review audited financial statements and endowment reports and review the association’s strategic plans and programming. New members will be welcomed and awards from the Artist/Patron Exhibition will be given. Other membership business will be covered in addition the board of directors election and recognition of the outgoing board members. If you are an AAN member interested in attending, reach out to AAN business manager, Lucy Cobb at lucy@nantucketarts.org or 508-2280722, ext. 12, to RSVP to the meeting. Did you know that Nantucket’s Sidewalk Art Show is the oldest in the nation? Dating back to the 1930s, this Sidewalk Show initially began with artist Maud Stumm, and has evolved into a community event that is now hosted by the AAN. Next Saturday, August 24, head downtown to the Atheneum Garden from 9am to 2pm, where more than twenty AAN members will display their work be available to talk with visitors. The show is open and free to the public. The Artists Association of Nantucket has more than 300 local artist members and offers a wide variety of year-round programs and exhibitions. For details visit nantucketarts.org or call 508-228-0722.
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A Short Tale about Long Pond by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation
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According to Wampanoag tradition, Nantucket was formed when the giant Indian, Moshaup, dumped the sand out of his moccasins at the end of a long day. The sand from one moccasin became Martha’s Vineyard and the sand from the other became Nantucket. Today we know that Nantucket was formed by the Laurentide Ice Sheet during the last glacial stage. Where the glacier stopped its southward progression is what we call the “terminal moraine” full of glacial till. Beyond the moraine is the outwash plain. As the glacier receded, the meltwater flowed off the moraine at various points. The remainder of those water flows is what we see today as Nantucket’s long ponds: Miacomet, Hummock, Long Pond, and Madequecham Valley, among others. These ponds are all oriented north to south, sometimes connecting to the ocean. Long Pond, on Nantucket’s west end, is a 132-acre tidally restricted brackish pond dominated by fringing wetlands. It is particularly interesting with three distinct sections: an upper pond to the north, a lower pond that is long and narrow, and a ditched marsh which eventually leads to Madaket Harbor and the ocean. First of all is the north head of Long Pond. It is best viewed from the Linda Loring Nature Foundation property on Eel Point Road. There is no direct pond access there, but the overlook from the walking trail is a quiet place to watch the osprey fish for white perch from the nearby roost. This is a great spot for winter duck viewing, as the pond edges freeze. Snapping turtles regularly nest in the sandy banks of the paths and paper roads to the east. With only one occupied house on the whole of this portion of the pond, there is actually little human activity or input. The only public access to this portion of the pond is found along Madaket Road, across from the infamous turtle dock. “Turtle Pond” is actually just one dock along the main portion of Long Pond. Only a culvert connects the north and south parts of the pond. Animals (such as turtles) can pass through, but the culvert is small for significant water exchange. I recently wrote about “turtle pond” and about the negative associations with feeding turtles (yesterdaysisland.com/ode-to-an-unloved-or-overlovedcontinued on page 27
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Mission Completed In front of the thousands gathered at Jetties Beach for the annual Boston Pops on Nantucket concert, Nantucket Cottage Hospital capital campaign chairman Bruce A. Percelay announced the successful completion of the hospital’s $120 million fundraising effort to build the island’s new healthcare facility. It marked the culmination of the largest community hospital fundraising campaign ever conducted in the United States. “Big dreams come true on this little island and tonight is no exception,” Percelay said from the stage. “I’m thrilled, and somewhat relieved, to announce that as of 7:30 p.m. last night we have reached our goal of $120 million in our capital campaign for the new hospital.” The 23rd annual Boston Pops on Nantucket event was a celebration of Nantucket’s first new hospital in more than 60 years, which opened its doors February 20th. Built entirely through private donations, the 14-bed, 106,000 square foot hospital completely replaces the island’s former facility constructed in 1957. The Pops concert was also highlighted by the announcement that NCH President and CEO Dr. Margot Hartmann will be retiring from her position after 10 years of dedicated service to the hospital and the community. “This is a bittersweet evening for me as these are my last few weeks as President and CEO of Nantucket Cottage Hospital,” Dr. Hartmann said from the stage. “I will leave this role with my heart full and confident in the fact that our hospital is well positioned for the future with an amazing staff, strong leadership on the Board, and an incredibly generous community. I want to thank all of you for your wonderful support and I will look back at this experience as one of the most challenging and rewarding times of my life.” A video recorded by Governor Charlie Baker and played during the show opener congratulated Dr. Hartmann for her years of service and Percelay on leading the fundraising. The hospital’s main building will now be known as the Percelay Pavilion in honor of his wife and his children William and Charlie who were born on the island, and the family’s $10 million lead gift. Last Saturday’s concert opened with a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by The Voice winner and Massachusetts native, Brynn Cartelli, who was discovered on Nantucket. The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart opened with the main act of the evening and were joined by The Spinners. The event was capped by an elaborate firework display and raised more than $2 million for hospital operations.
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I find that it is high time that I go to the beach and see a sunset. Now, I understand that searching after sunsets is the sort of thing that plein-air artists, twiggy poets, and TED Talk speakers might do, but an island sunset comes in a different flavor, for a different audience. I try not to hang out with those sorts for obvious reasons. When the sun sets on Nantucket, it descends into the straight line of the horizon. The sun does not slip behind the Adirondacks, then bathe the mountains and valleys in a golden Alpenglow. And it does not descend between the building in New York for Manhattenhenge and illuminate the cabs and town cars. Out here, the monuments of earth and man are tucked away: the sun dips into the infinite horizon, the straightest thing I see all day. So, when you come to Cisco in the evening, pass by the communion of sandals, and settle yourself on the beach, you witness one of the most mundane and monumental events of the day. On one hand, the sun is setting every second: somewhere across this great globe, the sun is dipping below the horizon. Nothing in the world is more ubiquitous than a sunset (other than a sunrise). Yet, I don’t spend much time on the infinite, be it mathematical or otherwise. Always, something is in the offing, out there between the horizon and life. Roads, hills, buildings, and heavy brush clutters up the view. You spend an extra ten minutes in the grocery store, fifteen at the bank, and twenty on the phone, and then it gets dark fast. The infinite gets mucked up with bills, bodies, and balderdash. And it doesn’t matter. The infinite will always be there, that’s what it says on the label. And the infinite sunset will glow when the sandals, the beach towels, and myself have all been ground up into dust. Out here on Cisco Beach, you can make time to clear everything from the offing and leave yourself clean, in the presence of geometry. The mathematics are brutal. Time dips second by second, degree by degree, into the glowing horizon. No word, no structure, no mountain will hold it back. The mathematics are also liberating. With the gradual inevitable, the planets and then stars emerge into the purpling dark. Venus, Jupiter, Sirius, the zodiac, and then, finally, the Milky Way. Nothing burns up problems and poetry like the application of geometry. We keep time throughout the day, following the beat of clocks and cannonballs, but the slow creep of a sunset strips our clocks down to the primordial tick. Sunsets make time, so we have to make time for sunsets. Yo-Yo Ma speaks about making time for culture. If you make time, you change the angle at which you look at life. If you make time, you can feel in charge. If you only keep time, or mark time, you are waltzing to someone else’s downbeat. To be out at Cisco, in the gradual tick of time, is to stare down the well of infinity. On the stage of water, tides, moon, and stars, one island of human life (and their sandals) weighs about as much as the microscopic water bears that wash up on the sand. The one part of a vacation that will reset your life are the hours when the sun sets and the Milky Way rises. If the leaky window in Tom Nevers and the lack of lemonade in the refrigerator still seem important after the galaxy appears out of the ocean, you may need to spend the night.
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Events & Entertainment Subject to change without notice
Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 17
YEAR ROUND SERVICE: MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$2 1/1-5/17 and 10/15-12/31 every 30 mins. weekdays 7am-9pm, weekends 7am9pm; 5/18-6/16 and 9/9-10/14 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30pm; 6/17-9/2 every 15 mins. 7am to midnight; 9/3-9/8 every 15 mins. 7am to 11:30pm MIACOMET LOOP.....$2 1/1-5/17 and 10/15-12/31 every 30 mins. weekdays 7am-9pm, weekends 7am9pm; 5/18-6/16 and 9/9-10/14 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30pm; 6/17-9/2 every 20 mins. 7am to midnight; 9/3-9/8 every 20 mins. 7am to 11:30pm SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$3 1/1-5/17 and 10/5-12/31 weekdays 7am to 9pm, weekends 7am7pm – service along Old South Road/Nobadeer Farm Road with limited trips to Sconset daily. 5/18-6/16 and 9/3-10/14 7:15am to 11:15pm every 60 minutes; 6/17-9/2 7:15am to midnight every 60 minutes.
Additional hours of service are provide Friday and Saturday of Daffodil and Stroll weekends and New Year’s Eve. There is no service Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or on Easter.
SEASONAL SERVICE:
MADAKET ROUTE.....$3, 5/24-6/16 & 9/3-9/15, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins; 6/17-9/2 every 30 mins. AIRPORT ROUTE.....$3, 6/15-9/8 10am-6pm every 20 mins. SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$3, 6/22-9/2 7:15am-7:15pm, every 60 mins. SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$3, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, 80 mins. SURFSIDE BEACH.....$3, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, every 40 mins. JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$2, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, every 30 mins. Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military. Children 6 & under ride free. Change is only given in the form of a voucher for future rides only. Drivers do not make change. DOWNTOWN BUS STOPS: Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes. Madaket & Jetties – Broad St, in front of the Whaling Museum • Airport, Surfside & Sconset via Polpis – Washington St. Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES: The Muse – 44 Surfside Rd • The Chicken Box – 5 Daves St • Faregrounds (7am-5pm) – 27 Fairgrounds Rd All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. 1, 3, & 7 day passes may be purchased aboard all buses, passes for unlimited travel can be purchased at the NRTA office. For complementary paratransit or TDD service call (508) 325-7516. Bus info (508) 228-7025. Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street daily from April 27-May 13 and Sept.10-Dec. 31 from 10am to 6pm. May 14-Sept. 9 from 9:30am to 6:30pm. Hours are subject to change.
Real time info from your cell phone or computer at nrta.transloc.com For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov
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2 PM - Film for Thought: Wild Rose At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 2 to 4 PM - Read to a Buddy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. A relaxed and nonjudgmental way to become more confident at reading. Registration Required. Free. Call 508-228-1110 x103 to register. . 3 PM - Movie: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 3 to 4 PM - Microscope Mayhem Learn to focus, create slides, and explore the tiny world around you. A great introduction to those curious about the hidden microscopic world: bring something to examine under the microscope. Pre-registration required. Maria Mitchell Association, 4 Vestal Street. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 PM - White Heron Student Company presents: The Nantucket Mixtape, Vol. 3 The Mixtape is a Student Company showcase that explores societal themes through music and dance. If you love being moved by the performing arts, you simply must experience the power and vulnerability that these young artists leave on the stage. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. 508-228-2156 whiteherontheatre.org 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at this downtown hot spot! Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5 to 7 PM - Passport to France Wine Tasting Justin Stone, Field Sales Consultant with Taub Family Wine, will taste you on a field trip around the French countryside, from the Loire Valley through Champagne, finishing in the Southern Rhone Valley. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Bill Schustik: An American Troubadour Join Egan Maritime at the Museum with renowned troubadour Bill Schustik for an evening of traditional folk music that weaves storytelling, rich history, and theatrical performance together. It will be a musical adventure into the soul of New England and the sea. Refreshments and libations will be served. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents Disney’s The Lion King The African savannah comes to life on the Dreamland Theatre Stage in a fully produced musical designed especially for young performers with all the music, magic, & joy of the Broadway show. “Relaxed performances” on Aug. 9 and Aug. 16. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal This fun-for-all show with an original, contemporary score provides a comprehensive and comical telling of Nantuckets history in 70-minutes. Centre Stage downtown in the Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407. Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6 PM - Movie: Angry Birds 2 At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Class conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 6:30 PM - Movie: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 7 PM - Grease on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Stage Summer lovin’ takes hold of the Theatre Workshop stage. This rockin’ production deserves a hand jivin’, twist and shout, one-of-a-kind summer night celebration. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - The Weir a Masterpiece by Conor McPherson In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie is spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by local bachelors who drink there. With sexual tension in continued on page 19
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the air, what starts out as blarney turns dark & supernatural. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Live music at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8 PM - Movie: The Kitchen At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Movie: The Art of Racing in the Rain At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 8:30 to 10:30 PM - Jeff Ross Live music at the Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike Join Kim Botelho, Director of Education, for an evening hike under the stars, During the walk you will participate in a color vision activity, learn how our eyes adjust to the dark, listen for nocturnal animals, take a solo journey if you dare, and enjoy a minty snack while learning about bioluminescence. Then relax & hear stories of summer constellations. Pre-registration required at Mariamitchell.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 6:30 to 8:30 AM - Early-Bird Expedition Join MMA’s Field Ornithologist on a unique birding experience around the island. Own vehicle required. A limited number of excellent binoculars are available for loan. Pre-Registration Required. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. $45 (Members: $30). 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 7 AM - Family Fun: Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - 21st Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties with author and fitness TV personality Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events & more. All Fitness Levels. $40 day. TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 TeamHolland.com 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 8:30 to 10:30 AM - Workshop with Icarus & Co. Learn to make jewelry using the ancient art of lost wax casting. Following the demo, you will carve your own ring in wax. Sign up at 19 Old South Wharf or call 774-325-5916. 8:30 to 10:30 AM - Pickleball A paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badmiton, and table tennis. . Nantucket Paddle Tennis Courts, 82 Hinsdale Road. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn. Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org continued on page 20
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COSKATA-COATUE WILDLIFE REFUGE
Open Daily Find us at one of our two locations!
4 India Street TheBeanTakeout.com 508.228.6215
31 Sparks Avenue in the Stop & Shop 774-325-5119 nantucketcoffee.com
BEACH + NATURAL HISTORY TOURS Join a guided oversand adventure tour of this remote wildlife refuge! Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through October! Adults: $70 • Children: $40 Member Adult: $50 • Member Child: $30
NEW! Book online: www.ttor.org/ccwr Also: Private Tours available for 8 People $350 Must call for reservation
508.228.6799 Thai Cuisine & Snack Bar located inside the Nantucket Ice Rink at 1 Backus Lane Open for Lunch & Dinner Lunch Mon-Fri: 11am-2:30pm Dinner Mon-Sat: 4pm-8pm closed Sundays
Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices. Call to order 508-228-SIAM (7426) www.SiamToGoNantucket.com
Souza’s Seafood
“Fresh Off the Boat!” Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service Lobsters • Littlenecks • Sea Scallops • Tuna • Cod Flounder/Fluke • Salmon • Swordfish • Shrimp ...and much more! Stop by to enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing!
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Call for our weekly specials
Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible
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9:30 to 10 AM - Mini-Mornings at the Museum for Ages 2-5 Each program will begin with a story time session. Children will then have an interactive experience with an object from the NHA’s collection related to the story and make a craft related to this week’s theme. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Free with museum admission. 508-228-1894 or nha.org 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 AM - Biodiversity Walks with Dr. Sarah Bois Explore the unique, native sandplain grassland and coastal heathland flora & fauna of Nantucket found at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation property. $10 (LLNF members free); no advance registration required. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 to 11:30 AM - Setting Boundaries and Saying No with Grace Workshop Learn your own needs are and how you can start setting boundaries to make sure they are met. Registration required: 508-228-1110 or NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! Part of a long term research project, this is fun for adults & children. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30 PM 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Pop-Up Science Come have fun at the Maria Mitchell Association’s Pop-Up Science cart. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Nancy Thayer Meet this prolific author as she signs copies of Surfside Sisters at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents Disney’s The Lion King The African savannah comes to life on the Dreamland Theatre Stage in a fully produced musical designed especially for young performers with all the music, magic, & joy of the Broadway show. “Relaxed performances” on Aug. 9 and Aug. 16. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 11 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour (ages 13 and up) Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi, 80 min walking tour. For ages 13+ $20. $15 seniors (65+) & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps. 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Oldest House Join in the interactive and educational exhibits and activities for kids and families. Features a the sites will be changing all summer so you will want to come back more than once. Historic games crafts demonstrations and sheep are just a few of the activities at this 1686 site. Bring your lunch and enjoy it under the mulberry tree. Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill. nha.org 11 AM to 3 PM - Wampanoag Life in 1659 Learn about early Wampanoag life at the Oldest House with Plimoth Plantation educators. Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill. nha.org 11 AM to 5 PM - Atelier Caito x Serenella An exclusive shopping event: discover an expertly edited collection of dresses with exquisite tailoring and haute couture details. And meet designers from 1 to 4 pm. All at Serenella, 9B S. Beach Street. 12 to 1 PM - Tie-Dye Clinic Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. $7/shirt or $5 if you bring your own. A Town of Nantucket Culture & Tourism event! 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1 to 5 PM - Biological Collections Open Hours Ginger Andrews, Field Ornithologist, opens the Maria Mitchell Association Research
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Center each week as a space for anyone to interact with and learn about biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or look through a microscope. Maria Mitchell Association, 4 Vestal Street. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 4 PM - Free Makerspace for Teens (Grades 6-12) - Pizza Pillow Make a pillow that looks like your favorite food! Add sauce, cheese, and the toppings of your choice and bring home a slice. All tools and materials will be supplied. No experience necessary. Register online at NantucketAtheneum.org 2:30 to 4:30 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Dine where the view stays with you forever. Oysters and Clams $1 each. Live Music by PJ Moody Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. Reservations: 508-325-1320 3 to 7 PM - Foggy Roots Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 PM - White Heron Student Company presents: The Nantucket Mixtape, Vol. 3 The Mixtape is a Student Company showcase that explores societal themes through music and dance. If you love being moved by the performing arts, you simply must experience the power and vulnerability that these young artists leave on the stage. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. 508-228-2156 whiteherontheatre.org 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 PM - Dreamland Conversations Presents: Jeffrey Toobin Jeffrey Toobin is the bestselling author of The Oath, The Nine, Too Close to Call, A Vast Conspiracy, and The Run of His Life, which was made into the critically acclaimed FX series American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson. He is a staff writer at the New Yorker and the senior legal analyst at CNN. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets: 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 5 to 7 PM - Timbuk Blues Live music at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5 to 8 PM - Nantucket Sounds: American Troubadour Bill Schustik aboard Tall Ship Lynx Join Egan Maritime aboard Tall Ship Lynx with renowned troubadour Bill Schustik for an evening of traditional folk music that weaves storytelling, rich history, and theatrical performance together. It will be a musical adventure into the soul of New England and the sea. Enjoy this special experience on-the-water as the sun sets in Nantucket harbor. Waypoint Marine, Straight Wharf. $75 per ticket: ojackson@eganmaritime.org or EganMaritime.org 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal This fun-for-all show with an original, contemporary score provides a comprehensive and comical telling of Nantuckets history in 70-minutes. Centre Stage downtown in the Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407. Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6 PM - Free showing of the Inspirational Movie Woodlawn Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant was an inspiration to many great men, including Nantucket’s own legendary football coach Vito Capizzo. Together with Chaplain and former Senator Hank Erwin (who will introduce the film), they change the face of a team, a community, and a nation. See WOODLAWN, the true story about how love and unity conquer racial tension, division, and hate in the Nantucket High School Auditorium, Surfside Road
6 to 8 PM - Reception for the AAN 70th Annual Artist/Patron Juried Exhibition Free fun and festive reception in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. 508-228-0294 NantucketArts.org The exhibition will be on display through Monday, September 2 6 to 9 PM - Reception for Exhibition by Anne Rose & Elizabeth Congdon Meet island artists Anne Rose and Elizabeth Congdon and see their work in Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India Street. 508-221-3056 RobertFosterFineArt.com 7 PM - Grease on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Stage Summer lovin’ takes hold of the Theatre Workshop stage. This rockin’ production deserves a hand jivin’, twist and shout, one-of-a-kind summer night celebration. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - The Weir a Masterpiece by Conor McPherson In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie is spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by local bachelors who drink there. With sexual tension in continued on page 21
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the air, what starts out as blarney turns dark & supernatural. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Movie: Hotel Transylvania 3 Movie at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. free. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music Enjoy the music of Sean Lee in the Lounge at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. Reservations: 508-325-1320 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Morejuice Music and Dancing at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
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Since 1959 – A series of concerts by internationally acclaimed musicians All concerts are on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, free for children under 18, at the door or sold in advance at the Antiques Depot at 2 South Beach St., Lochtefeld Gallery at 4 Fair St., NMC at 56 Centre St.
1959 - 61st Consecutive Season - 2019
August 20 Vivian Choi and Fei-Fei Dong: two pianos
”Meet the Artists" is a free & informal gathering on Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Atheneum, 1 India St. Both buildings are handicap accessible. Limited on-street parking.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
MASSACHUSETTS SALES TAX “HOLIDAY”
The MA Legislature has designated August 17th and 18th of this year as the 2019 Sales Tax Holiday weekend. No sales tax is charged on non-business purchases made Aug. 17 & 18 on single items priced $2,500 or less, with certain exemptions. 7 AM - Family Fun: Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet at in town at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. and out of town near Sayles’ Seafood Store to clean The Creeks and Monomoy shoreline. 8:30 AM - Autism Speaks Walk The 13th annual Walk for Autism Speaks: registration at Jetties beach at 8:30 am; opening ceremonies at 9:30 am; walk begins at 9:45 am. 617-726-1515 Autismspeaks.org/newengland 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street A 2 mile 45 minute nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $15 Cash Only! 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to Noon - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:30 to 10 AM - Meet the Animals The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. If you love animals, this is a great way to learn about them up close. Registration Required. info@mariamitchell.org 508-2289198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 2 PM - Annual Summer Book Sale The Annual Summer book Sale will be held in the Gallery, $1 for Paperback Books, $2 for Hardcover Books. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music & Movement with Miss Britt Creative movement class for children with yoga and movement instructor Brittany Young. Limited to first 15 children with caregiver. Tickets at the Children’s Desk, when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm continued on page 22
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10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 AM - Free NanPuppets at Children’s Beach Grab your picnic lunches and head to Children’s Beach for an original performance of Lizza Obremski’s phenomenal Nanpuppets to delight all ages. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Spotlight Series Artist Talk: Kathleen van Lieu Kathleen van Lieu will discuss her art and her techniques in a free and informal session in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. 508228-0294 NantucketArts.org 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM to 2 PM - ACK Mental: Breaking the Stigma This free event to promote awareness about issues including underage drinking, addiction, mental illness. For all ages, at the Nantucket skate Park, Backus Lane. Fairwinds Nantucket: 508-228-6677 10 AM to 4 PM - International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend The Nantucket Amateur Radio Association (NARA) will operate a two-way radio station at Sankaty Head Light as part of the International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend, to raise the profile of lighthouses, lightships, and other navigational aids and to promote their heritage and preservation. Members will display radio equipment & demo radio communication with other stations around the world. Visitors will have an opportunity to get on the air. Sankaty Head Light, Baxter Road. 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30 PM 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Free Yoga for Kids (Grades 1-5) Beginner’s yoga class for children with certified yoga instructor Brittany Young. Limited to first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before program begins. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Michael May Meet the author of Sconset: House by House at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com 11 to 11:45 AM - Face Painting Local artist will paint spectacular sea creatures on your face or hands. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org Also at the Natural Science Museum, Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets. 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Old Mill Interactive & educational exhibits and activities for kids & families. Learn about how the mill works & why it works as well today as it did when it was built 273 years ago If the winds are favorable the mill will run & grind corn. Bring lunch & enjoy all the games & exhibits. Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street. Free with museum admission. www.NHA.org 11 AM to 5 PM - Atelier Caito x Serenella An exclusive shopping event: discover an expertly edited collection of dresses with exquisite tailoring and haute couture details. And meet designers from 1 to 4 pm. All at Serenella, 9B S. Beach Street. 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2:45 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 7 PM - Mr. Martin Rivas Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 PM - White Heron Student Company presents: The Nantucket Mixtape, Vol. 3 The Mixtape is a Student Company showcase that explores societal themes through music and dance. If you love being moved by the performing arts, you simply must experience the power and vulnerability that these young artists leave on the stage. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. 508-228-2156 whiteherontheatre.org
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4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at this downtown hot spot! Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Dreamland Stage Company Presents Disney’s The Lion King The African savannah comes to life on the Dreamland Theatre Stage in a fully produced musical designed especially for young performers with all the music, magic, & joy of the Broadway show. “Relaxed performances” on Aug. 9 and Aug. 16. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 to 8 PM - Paul Arsenault’s Nantucket: The Artist’s Collection Opening Reception Showcasing a collection of favorite island motifs at the Easy Street fine jewelry gallery. Arsenault was a mainstay of the island’s art scene, operating his own gallery from the early 1990s-2008. Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street. 508228-2132 SusanListerLocke.com. Exhibit continues through August 29. 5:30 to 8 PM - Classic Yacht Exhibition One-of-a-kind experience. Tour classic and modern yachts. Meet the owners in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. To purchase tickets visit nantucketraceweek.org or call 508.228.6600. $35 per person. 6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal This fun-for-all show with an original, contemporary score provides a comprehensive and comical telling of Nantuckets history in 70-minutes. Centre Stage downtown in the Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407. Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6:30 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 7 PM - Grease on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Stage Summer lovin’ takes hold of the Theatre Workshop stage. This rockin’ production deserves a hand jivin’, twist and shout, one-of-a-kind summer night celebration. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - The Weir a Masterpiece by Conor McPherson In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie is spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by local bachelors who drink there. With sexual tension in the air, what starts out as blarney turns dark & supernatural. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Owl Prowl Join the MMA’s Field Ornithologist on an exciting night-birding experience. Visit a Barn Owl nest box, then sites known for owls, hear recordings of their calls & wait for a response or sighting. Transportation provided. Adult Program, but ages 8+ may register with an adult guardian. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 Am - DJ Mikey Music and Dancing at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
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The MA Legislature has designated August 17th and 18th of this year as the 2019 Sales Tax Holiday weekend. No sales tax is charged on non-business purchases made Aug. 17 & 18 on single items priced $2,500 or less, with certain exemptions. 7 AM - Family Fun: Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm continued on page 23
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8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 8:30 AM - Worship on the Beach All are welcome to this contemporary Christian service with open communion around a campfire. Cliffside Beach, next to Galley Restaurant. Presented by First Congregational Church 8 AM to 1 PM - Sunday Brunch A sweet and savory selection at this downtown chef-owned Nantucket classic: Centre Street Bistro, 29 C entre Street. 508-228-8470 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9:15 AM - Rainbow Fleet Parade Gather at Brant Point Lighthouse to watch the iconic and colorful Rainbow Fleet Parade that heralds the start of the Opera House Cup. Insider Tips: go early and bring coffee and croissants, parking can be difficult so plan to walk to the beach. 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM to 1 PM - Sunday Brunch Downtown Join Chef Keller for a stellar Sunday brunch on his private patio oasis or in his airconditioned dining room at Company of the Cauldron, downtown at 5 India Street. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Paul Coffin Meet the author of Right the Whale at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com 11 AM to 5 PM - Atelier Caito x Serenella An exclusive shopping event: discover an expertly edited collection of dresses with exquisite tailoring and haute couture details. Serenella, 9B S. Beach Street. 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 4 PM - Paul Arsenault at Susan Lister Locke Gallery Arsenault was a mainstay of the island’s art scene, operating his own gallery from the early 1990s-2008. Meet him today at the Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street. 508-228-2132 SusanListerLocke.com. 3 to 7 PM - Mr. Martin Rivas Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 7 PM - Julia Newman Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6 to 7:15 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Concert: Greasy Luck Music and fun at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. free.
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7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Contest Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
MONDAY, AUGUST 19 7 AM - Family Fun: Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 8:30 to 10:30 AM - Pickleball A paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badmiton, and table tennis. . Nantucket Paddle Tennis Courts, 82 Hinsdale Road. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn. Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Nanpuppets at the Atheneum Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Gallery for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. Free admission. Appropriate for ages 2-7. Space is limited. Tickets are available the day of the program when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Free. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11 AM - Whale Oil and Wash-Ashores: Nantucket’s Working Waterfront In collaboration with Waypoint Marine, Egan Maritime is delighted to offer a 45 minute historic harbor cruise. Enjoy being on-the-water while also learning about Nantucket’s wharves and working waterfront. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. $20 per person. 508-228-2505 or EganMaritime.org 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. continued on page 50
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Long Pond species). This part of Long Pond is known for its sizeable snapping turtles, but many other creatures call it home; blue crabs, white perch, ribbed mussels, hickory shad, just to name a few. From here, the edges of Long Pond are lined with non-native invasive Phragmites australis (common reed or Phragmites). These tall reeds block watershed views and physically alter the pond edge habitat. Phragmites can tolerate brackish conditions and can be habitat for nesting birds like the Redwinged Blackbird. The monoculture the Phragmites creates, however, leaves little room for anything else. The Nantucket Pond coalition has facilitated several Phragmites management projects on the Long Pond watershed. The initial project was around Massasoit Bridge. The success of this project led to additional phases at White Goose Cove and at various points along Long Pond funded primarily by abutting homeowners. Moving south away from the turtle bridge, Long Pond is bordered by the Nantucket Landfill to the east. To the west, a portion of the pond takes a sharp turn. Here, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Madaket Ditchâ&#x20AC;? begins, connecting Long Pond to Hither Creek and ultimately to Madaket Harbor. This ditch was first dug in 1665 as a cooperative agreement between the English settlers and the Wampanoag as a means of more efficient fishing for herring and eel spawning. This cooperation used the Wampanoag fishing weir, but people from both groups fished and shared the spoils. The ditch and the connection to Madaket Harbor keep Long Pond brackish. This is the only ocean connection the pond has. The ditch runs through 50 acres of saltmarsh, which serve as a nutrient sink for the pond. The marsh intercepts an appreciable amount of nutrients before they reach the creek and the harbor. The ditch flushes four times a day with the tides. It is estimated that is takes 76 days for the whole of Long Pond to turn over completely via tidal exchange. continued on page 28
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Yoga, Circus Yoga & Dance(sing) * for Children 10 months thru 11 years Tuesday-Friday, 9:15am and 10:00am Other classes will be added later in August
NanPuppets Saturdays, 10:00am
Games & Activities Monday-Thursdays, 9:30am-1:00pm/ Sat 9a12p A wonderful assortment of free family-friendly games and activities for everyone including: Spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball and kickball!
Tie-Dye Clinic * Fridays, 12:00pm-1:00pm
* REGISTRATION & FEES Tie-Dye Clinic $7/ shirt or $5 if you bring your own. Yoga for Adults & Yoga, Circus Yoga & Dance (sing) are fee based classes, rates vary, Check website for details: www.nantucketma.gov/942/Childrens-Beach-Activities
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Beyond the ditch, Long Pond meanders south, narrowing and widening along the way. It is bordered to the east by the Nantucket Islands Land Bank. The Massasoit Bridge crosses the pond at a narrow spot where it seems little more than a stream. Further south, the pond is bordered by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation on the southeast side and the Madaket Land Trust property on the north west side. Access to the pond at this end is best accomplished via Starbuck road off of Madaket road. Overall, Long Pond benefits by the abundance of conservation land and open space directly bordering it. These lands mitigate for the potential high impact inputs of the development in other areas of Long Pond. These developments bring septic tanks and green lawns: all direct sources of nutrient loading to the pond. The other major potential impact is the Nantucket Landfill on the eastern shore. Capping and mining the landfill seem to have reduced nutrient loading into the pond from this source, but sampling by the Town continues. To improve water quality, the Town of Nantucket (TON) recommends active land management aimed at decreasing nutrient quantity entering our ponds. The TON continues to annually sample water quality and sediment at various points of Long Pond, Hither Creek, and Madaket Harbor. It also recommends that homeowners follow the Best Management Practices for Fertilizer Use on Nantucket Island. These recommendations were put in place to help improve our water quality by reducing the loss of soil nutrients from excessive, incorrectly timed, or inappropriate fertilizers. Another step in improving overall water quality is to maintain septic systems and replace when necessary, hooking up to TON sewer system when possible. Finally, the TON is exploring the idea of eventually replacing the culverts throughout Long Pond to increase tidal flow and, therefore, flushing of the system.
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On Collecting by Gene Ingalls My role as curator of Fine Contemporary glass for The Gallery at Four India is a challenging and rewarding experience, but as a collector I am totally consumed. Collecting has been nothing short of a labor of love and has added joy beauty to my life.
Collecting for me and for so many others is a lifelong passion, it’s seeking out something that fascinates, stimulates your mind and senses and adds something special to your life. Collecting fine contemporary glass for me began in the fall of 1998. Just by chance I was browsing in a gallery in Boston when I came upon a piece by Toland Sand. It was just so beautiful and fascinating and radiated so much color and beauty I had to have it. That piece changed my life. Most collectors will tell you that collecting is an evolution, you find beautiful pieces and sell beautiful pieces. It takes years for tastes and likes and continued on page 32
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Featured Restaurant: Company of the Cauldron
The Legacy Continues by Carl Oscar Olson Compared to the world outside, Nantucket has a way of moving slower through time. Change does visit here on occasion; it meanders when it does. Moseying down the dunes and over the cobblestones like a shadow, unnoticed. And sometimes when we finally look up to see, it’s too late. Fields and forests are demolished and developed, long loved locales are knocked down, bought out, or boarded up. Though there are some who keep pace with the march of time. Those who counter the gradual onslaught, the experienced and bold who brace for it, who hold tight to what they can until time moves on. Chef Joseph Keller is holding on to Nantucket and serving a new generation of diners while he does it. Some would say a lot has changed since Keller first came to Nantucket, but not him: “The island is still the same, and so am I!” He was just 17 when Club Car named him sous chef, and from there he went on to be chef at Cliffside Beach Club and later the Woodbox. After leaving the island and opening the world famous French Laundry in California among many other ventures, Keller returned to Nantucket in 2017 and bought Company of the Cauldron. “There was no negotiation,” he says. The restaurant was on the market for 2 years, and he knew right away it would be a good fit. Simply considering himself a custodian, he’s working for more than money. He knows the island and cares for its people, and the respect he has for both is obvious. Ivy creeps up the brick red facade of the India Street location, invoking the same mysterious drama as the deCroque Madame
lightfully dark interior. Take a walk through the kitchen and step outside to reveal tables in a lush secret garden, a surprise even to those of us who had dined here before. We began brunch with a full-bodied French press, enough for all of us, and fabulously fresh Company Popovers. They arrive hot out of the oven with a shiny crust and light, airy interior. They’re perfect as they are, but get even better with butter and Grandma’s Raspberry Jam (cover photo). Nothing says Sunday morning like mimosas, and Cauldron has you covered (cover photo). They have a few to choose from but we played it safe with some recommendations. The Watermelon Mimosa was pretty in pink and opaque, made with Nantucket Nectars strawberry watermelon, fresh fruit, and Champagne. Our favorite was the Company Mimosa: it gets its pinkish-amber hue from sparkling Rose and Sauternes, the velvety fortified wine mellowing the edge of this otherwise acidic libation. Shaded by a tree considered big by Nantucket standards, we eagerly
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awaited our plates to come from the kitchen. Chef Keller stands by his recipes at Cauldron—they are all tried and true and tested by time. He follows the freshness of his ingredients, so check back often to keep up with what’s new. For those who like a more basic breakfast, the CroqueMadame is the dish for you. It’s an egg sandwich elevated with Serrano ham and Gruyere between buttery brioche, served sunny-side up with a marvelous mornay sauce. The seasoning sticks to the fries on the side, which are perfect for Belgium Waffle cleaning the plate. For the kids and the kid in all of us, the Belgium Waffle is your best bet. It’s plate-filling and powdered with sugar, featuring your favorite fresh berries. The real maple syrup is served warm, flowing freely into every facet and fold of this gorgeous golden standby. The Maine Lobster and Maryland Lump Crab Au Gratin was a shellfish-lover’s dream. Served in a light cream sauce piping hot with parmesan, it was luscious, creamy, and complex. The large pieces of lobster and crab don’t get lost in the sauce, and a side salad made for the perfect pair. Don’t be daunted by the size of the Quiche Lorraine: it’s creamy and rich but light as a feather with a golden brown crust and aroma that fills the air. The filling changes regularly, and so does the dressing on the side salad. Ours came clinging to a tangy dijon vinaigrette, seasoned so nicely Quiche Lorraine there was no need for salt and pepper. Three succulent Jumbo Prawns (cover photo) share the plate with poached egg perfection atop Cheesy Grits, and every bite is a different experience. The seafood is tender and toothsome while the grits add luscious texture and taste, break the yolks to bring out the best in every component. It takes more than three days to make our favorite Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Belgium Waffles. After brining for half a week, the meat takes on a fresher edge with a lift from lemongrass. It’s juicy beyond words with a golden crunchy crust to match the sugar-dusted waffles, and warm
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maple syrup ties the two together. Keller recently added a second dinner seating on Wednesday evenings (Buttermilk Fried Chicken Night) to meet demand, so try it while you can. Just when we thought we were finished, Chef Keller sent out his three brunch desserts for the day. All of the choices were Main Lobster and Maryland Lump Crab Au Gratin chocolate, and we were very happy about that. A classic Cupcake speaks for itself: light and fluffy, tall, dark, and delicious. A pair of Bouchons bring a darker, denser side to the finale, while a velvety smooth Chocolate Pudding contrasts with creaminess. All three were topped with a Chantilli whipped cream, coming with the complimentary flavor of real vanilla. All the chocolate is sourced from Peru and made by Keller’s own chocolate company. Known as extra virgin, the secret to K+M Chocolates is the use of olive oil. It adds a lush and luxurious dimension to this dark delicacy. As we reflected in the dappled shade on the perfect pace of our meal, we were already Chocolate Pudding, Cupcake, Bouchons making plans to come back. It’s hard to imagine a better, more relaxing end to the weekend and beginning to the week than brunch with Chef Keller at the Company of the Cauldron. Company of the Cauldron 5 India Street • CompanyoftheCauldron.com • 508-228-4016 7:00 pm seatings Sunday - Tuesday 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm seatings Wednesday - Saturday Sunday Brunch from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Brunch entrees range in price from $18 to $25 Full Bar • Indoor & Patio Dining • Major Credit Cards Accepted
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dislikes to grow and mature and solidify. Glass objects are not inanimate objects without life, they grab, they pull you in, they excite mind and visual and tactile senses. Not a day goes by I don’t see something unique or different in one of my pieces be it in it’s form, composition, technique or color, texture. Often you see a completely different interpretation of a piece simply from changing light. The origin of today’s fine contemporary glass is attributed to Glass Art by Toland Sand Harvey K. Littleton often called the father of contemporary glass. To own one of his pieces (which unfortunately I don’t) would be amazing. My advice to any collector is to collect and buy what you love, what’s beautiful to you, what moves you when building your collection. One of the most amazing things I experience when looking a piece of glass, is that this amazing thing of beauty began as silica sand. Then, when combined with various materials, manipulated by various techniques, manipulated by unique talent and applied imagination, you have ever changing symphony continually producing spectacular results. As I build the glass collection at The Gallery at Four India, I’ve been selecting unique pieces for an eclectic selection of the best artists working today in a broad range of techniques. Many of these artists are represented in my private collection such as Toland Sand, Petr Stacho, Jiri Karel, Tomas Brzon, Timothy Stover, Andrej Jackab, and many others. The Gallery at Four India Street is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
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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
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Eel Point 6 miles Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles
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41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 11,000
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Nantucket Walkabout
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Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St see website for hikes & times 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. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com
Natural History Tour 508-228-6799 Tours Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri, & Sat. at 9am & at 1pm Tours offered through October at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours. Tours are offered on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9 am and again at 1 pm through October. www.ttor.org/ccwr See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car!
Shearwater Excursions 508-228-7037 We specialize in boat tours for all ages Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure
Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose your Island adventure! We offer Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tours, Kids Fishing, Clamming Expeditions, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available on all our boats. shearwaterexcursions.com
Blue Beetle
Apparel & Accessories
Open Daily - 9:30 am to 10 pm Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts
508-228-3227 12 Main Street
Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com
Commonwealth
Open Daily Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.
508.680.1399 12 Oak Street
COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash! Commonwealthnantucket.com
Hospital Thrift Shop
Open Mon-Fri from 10 -12:30 & 1-3:30; Sat. from 10 to 12:30 Clothing, housewares, furniture & more
508-228-1125 17 India Street
In 1929, a small group of dedicated women volunteers established the Thrifty Shop, selling affordable, recycled men, women and children clothing, household items and furniture to benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Now incorporated as THE HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP this store has donated millions to the NCH. nantuckethospital.org/thriftshop
Island Cashmere
Open Daily Cashmere, accessories, shoes
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
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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. SPECIAL SUMMER SALE: 30 TO 60% OFF EVERYTHING. johnstonscashmere.com
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Joy West Collection
Open for the Summer Season! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions
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Joy West Collection located at 14 S. Waters Street offers a stunning and youthful collection of original and reproduction jewelry and clothing. Our Italian Linen and Baroque pearls are a must see for any events happening here on the island. Our new Greece & St. Bart’s Collection offer up soft macrame knits and a light and beautiful feel for walks on the beach or moonlit boat ride. Joy has searched the world over for the finest craftsmanship and most beautiful fabrics in order to make her store a one-of-a-kind place to shop. Swing by and say hi and see why everyone is saying, Joy West is their “favorite” store in Nantucket! We are kitty corner from The Dreamland Theatre! www.joyjewelry.com
Murray’s Toggery Shop 508-228-0437 Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm & Sun. 10-5 SUMMER SALE: 20% to 50% off Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children 62 Main Street Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com
Perch
Open Daily Contemporary Women’s Clothing
508-680-1706 2 Harbor Square
Perch is a women’s contemporary store that curates today’s coveted brands and brings you the best of the best. Our Nantucket location, on Straight Wharf at the former Vineyard Vines space, has some of our favorites: Veronica Beard,Theory, 360Sweater, Rag & Bone, Vince, and more. Whether you are going from beach to dinner, attending a fabulous Nantucket wedding or just wanting to stock up on the latest fashions, Perch Nantucket brings you a beautifully edited selection of pieces you can enjoy for years! @perchvail perchvail.com
Peter Beaton
down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street
508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street
PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients (Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Ashley Judd, Martha Stewart, Liv Tyler, Tommy Hilfiger, and more) as it is for its custom fitted straw hats & handbags, classic striped sailor shirts, and signature hatboxes, Peter Beaton proudly offers “all the best for your family—from hat to toe.” Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. peterbeaton.com
Sara Campbell
Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry New Fall Fashion AND 70% off Summer Apparel
508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.
All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop. Our apparel is proudly made in the USA! Visit SARA CAMPBELL at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! www.saracampbell.com
Serenella Nantucket
508-228-3400 Open Daily - August 16-18: ATELIER CAITO X SERENELLA from 11am to 5pm Named one of Elle Magazine’s Top 50 Boutiques in the World 9B South Beach Street Consistently voted Best of Boston and heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world, SERENELLA has been on a mission to offer the best of ready-to-wear and accessories from A-list designers including Bottega Veneta, Erdem, Giambattista Valli, Oscar De La Renta, Gucci Fine Jewelry, Marlo Laz, Marni, Missoni, Roksanda, and more. serenellausa.com
Art Reproduction, Posters, + Printing The UPS Store
Open Mon-Sat 61 Old South Road
508-325-8884 Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Locally owned and operated
THE UPS STORE has moved! Stop by their new location at 61 Old South Road for high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across—stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
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Artists Association of Nantucket
Gallery open 10 to 5 Mon.-Sat. & 11-4 on Sun. Opening Reception for GUILTY PAIRS June 7, 6-8 pm
508-228-0294 19 Washington St.
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & Seward Johnson Gallery is the only gallery that exclusively shows the work of Nantucket artists. Over the years, it has become the primary source for art on the island. The downtown building hosts a year-round schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and community-oriented arts events like our annual museum-quality exhibition drawn from the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one or several of our many wonderful art classes. nantucketarts.org
G. S. Hill Gallery
Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill
508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf
G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily and celebrating over three decades at 40 Straight Wharf. His original oil and watercolor paintings capture the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com
Gallery at Four India
Open daily 10 A fine selection of art and a sensational new Glass Gallery
508-228-8509 upstairs at 4 India Street
THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is an exhibition gallery that offers the collector an tranquil space to browse through fine collections of art. The Gallery also represents some of the finest contemporary artists known for their traditional realism. NEW this season is a stunning display of art glass by internationally known artists. thegallerynantucket.com
August 15-21, 2019
Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories
Nantucket Pool & Spa 508-228-2235 Open Daily 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More 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
Cook’s Cycle
Bike Rentals
Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service
508-228-0800 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals
Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com
Easy Riders
New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes
508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road
EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Mongoose bicycles, as well as retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. They have a safe and convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. easyridersbikerentals.com
Island Bike Company
508-228-4070 25 Old South Road
Ireland Galleries
Open daily; free delivery & pickup for rentals Bike rentals for the entire family, sales & service
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!
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
508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art
Made on Nantucket
Open Daily Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket
508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf
MADE ON NANTUCKET is open in a new location at 20 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss our collection of pre-owned Nantucket art. We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Kathleen Duncombe, Buzz Williams, and Marion W. Pearson. You’ll love the unique cellography and seaglass jewelry by Michelle Jhingoor. We have a stunning collection of original silk screens and framed mini-offset litho prints by Donn Russell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, and Amy Burrough. Back again this season is work by Anne S. Terry and Joe Elliott. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn). And NEW THIS SEASON: Island Weaves — Karin Sheppard’s beautiful handwoven shawls, scarves, rugs, and more
Robert Foster Fine Art
508-221-3056
RobertFosterFineArt.com Opening Reception Friday, August 16 from 6-9 pm Featuring Anne Rose & Elizabeth Congdon 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s) ROBERT FOSTER FINE ART is a gallery featuring art by a selection of the island’s most talented artists working today. With a full schedule of rotating exhibitions—group and featured artists shows—everyone will find a gem to add to their collection. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India. Voted “Best of Nantucket.”
Cape Cod 5
Open Monday-Saturday
Banking 888-225-4636 Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street
We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys.
Nantucket Bike Shop
Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals
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
Wheels of Delight
Raleigh Venture 2.0 E-Bike for Rent
508-901-9473 4 South Beach Street, Ext.
The sun is working overtime for us, and we have the only solar array in the old historic district of Nantucket. We use it to charge up our fleet of speedy, eco-friendly rental e-bikes. Come take a ride on the sun at WHEELS OF DELIGHT at 4 South Beach Street, Ext. (along the side street between Walter’s and The Juice Bar). wheelsofdelight.com
Young’s Bicycle Shop
Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”
508-228-1151 6 Broad Street
“Harvey A. Young’s Bicycle Shop “started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with more than 85 years in business, the 3rd generation is running YOUNG’S. The Youngs and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. Check out the website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island.” Reservation & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com
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Books & Publications
CALL NANTUCKET
508-228-9165 ext. 110 CallNantucket.com
FREE Searchable Nantucket Phone Book App The island’s “Little Black Book”
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 for your needs! Our CallNantucket@gmail.com app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD.
Yesterday’s Island
508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide In print, online, on your cell phone
Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 49 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com
Bookstores
Mitchell’s Book Corner
Open Daily See Calendar of Events for our book signings
508-228-1080 54 Main Street
Nantucket Bookworks
508-228-4000 25 Broad Street
nantucketbookworks.com NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books. In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading.
Buses
NRTA
See display ad for times and routes Year-Round Bus Routes
RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com. Service is provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule in this paper or visit nrtawave.com for complete information or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $2 or $3 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. nrtawave.com
Cannabis Accessories
Gray Lady Smoke Shop
Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds
508-901-9399
Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 2pm Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties! Upstairs at 2 Union Street
Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for the largest selection of fine cigars and handmade accessories, featuring handmade glass from the Sandwich Glass Museum. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your beach day or walk around town, recommendations or unique gifts, or a cigar bar to make your island celebration a little more special, we are here to meet your needs. Call or come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street, just a cobblestone’s throw from Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren. AckGrayLady.com
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
Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car
Open Daily Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns
508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport
We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits! Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pick-up from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our specials. All major credit cards accepted. Nantucketislandrentacar.com
Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car
508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport
We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits! Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pick-up from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our specials. All major credit cards accepted. Nantucketislandrentacar.com
Young’s Bicycle Shop
Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”
508-228-1151 6 Broad Street
Young’s Bicycle Shop added cars and 4x4’s to their rental fleet in the late 1970s. 4-door JEEP WRANGLERS and HONDA CIVIC SEDANS are their vehicle choices this year. Their Jeeps have manually convertible soft tops with both Town of Nantucket and Great Point beach driving stickers. The Civics are 4-door models with seat belts for 5. All YOUNG’S vehicles come equipped with windshield wipers if it rains (not likely), heaters if it’s cold (not this year), and AC if it’s too hot (it rarely gets too hot on Nantucket). Request a reservation at their website, call during open hours to check price and book a confirmed reservation or come by the shop to see what’s available today. youngsbicycleshop.com
Charters & Tours: Boating & Sailing
Endeavor
Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing
508-228-7025 Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St.
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Car Rentals
Open Daily Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns
MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for nearly 50 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events. mitchellsbookcorner.com
Open Daily Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts
Affordable Rentals
August 15-21, 2019
508-228-5585 Slip 1015, Straight Wharf
“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” “No one has done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt. Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com
Shearwater Excursions
508-228-7037 Call or visit us on Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 for your Island Adventure Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose your Island adventure! We offer Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tours, Kids Fishing, Clamming Expeditions, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available on all our boats. shearwaterexcursions.com
Children’s Clothing & Accessories
Murray’s Toggery Shop
Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm & Sun. 10-5 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
508-228-0437 SUMMER SALE: 20% to 50% off 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com
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Island Fun & Shopping Pinwheels
508-228-1238 32 Centre Street
Open Daily Children’s clothing, toys and accessories
Located at 32 Centre Street, PINWHEELS has been under the same ownership and a staple for all things kids for 30 years. Our motto has always been - clothing, toys and lots of fun. The friendly staff is ready with a smile to help you find something special. Alongside of Appaman, Pink Chicken, Petit Bateau, Tooby and Serendipity are beautiful items handmade for us that are unique to Nantucket. The selection of toys includes HABA, Corolle and Moulin Roty. Stop by 32 Centre Street to see why PINWHEELS is still a favorite after all these years.
Cigars
Gray Lady Smoke Shop
508-901-9399
Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 2pm AckGrayLady.com Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties! Upstairs at 2 Union Street Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, around the corner from Ralph Lauren). Call to arrange a Cigar Bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.
Classes & Workshops
Artists Association of Nantucket
Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Classes & Workshops for all ages
508-228-0722 Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced and for all ages. nantucketarts.org
Concerts
Nantucket Musical Arts Society
Tuesday Evening Concerts at 7 pm Featuring Acclaimed Musicians
508-228-1287 Box 897, Nantucket, MA 02554
The NANTUCKET MUSICAL ARTS SOCIETY continues to present its marvelous series of performances in its 61st consecutive season. Now’s the time to buy your season pass! All concerts will be in the First Congregational Church at 62 Centre Street, on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Series and individual tickets to concerts are available by mail, at the door, at The Antiques Depot at 2 S. Beach Street, or at the Lochtefeld Gallery on Fair Street. Monday night “Meet the Artists” are free, informal gatherings at 5:30 pm in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Come and listen to the artists talk about their lives and the program to be performed. nantucketmusicalartssociety.org
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
Confections
Free sample available: just ask!
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Unique Artisan Chocolates Created Fresh! Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981
508-228-5814 Zero India Street
Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on Food Network’s “Food Finds,” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the awardwinning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch and Sea Salt Caramels, Coco the Whale™ truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new
August 15-21, 2019
Sea Mist™ Almonds. Sweet Inspirations’ artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition collectible tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine,” “Rainbow Fleet,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. nantucketchocolate.com
Consignment & Thrift
Island Treasures
508-228-0789 17B North Beach Street
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm & Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more
Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.
Contests
NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST
Deadline is Sept. 12, 2019 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net
508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
nantucket.net/photos/contests.php This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. Winners of the 2018 Contest are online at nantucket.net. The 2019 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2019. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners.
Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping
The UPS Store
Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated
508-325-8884 New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road
Nantucket’s UPS STORE has moved! Stop by their new location at 61 Old South Road for a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plus they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Cranberry Products
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
Free sample available: just ask!
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts. Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate. And you’ve got to try her mouth-watering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates
Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981
508-228-5814 Zero India Street
nantucketchocolate.com Inspired by Nantucket’s Cranberry Harvest, Sweet Inspirations Chocolatier created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweet cranberries lavishly covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. Sweet Inspirations’ exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show and Food Network’s “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets and limited edition gift tins including “Rainbow Fleet,” “Sailors Valentine,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and party favors. Other unique cranberry recipes include Cranberry Caramels with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981, this amazing shop and showcase kitchen is an experience not to be missed. Discover Sweet Inspirations~NantucketChocolate.com at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. Come enjoy a complimentary tasting of delectable chocolate.
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Family Activities @ Children’s Beach 508-228-0925 Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach thru mid-August at Children’s Beach Fun & games for children and families nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. From mid-June to mid-August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors games and activities for everyone. Yoga, puppets, spike ball, kite making, and more! Plus free concerts and outdoor films every week. See our display ad for details.
Fishing Charters
Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Trolling “Catch those Blues and Bass!”
Day: 508-228-6655 Slip 14, Straight Wharf
Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! $110 per fishnantucket.net person. Private charters are also available for $500 - up to 6 persons.
Furniture
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. arrowheadfurniture.com
Gifts
ACK 4170 508.680.1777 Open daily 1A Old North Wharf (at Easy Street) Beautiful gifts & products created by small makers & artists ACK4170.com TM
Visit our store on the corner of Easy Street and Old North Wharf... A gift boutique featuring small makers and artists creating beautiful, high-quality gifts, apparel, jewelry, home decor, art, and accessories. Our ACK 4170™ apparel is salty good! Sail with us on Instagram: ack4170
Freedman’s of Nantucket
Open Daily - 10% Off + MA Tax Free Weekend Celebrating 40 years on Nantucket
508-228-3291 14 Centre Street
An extraordinary & wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Bracelets & bangles, jewelry boxes, handbags, handcrafted frames, gorgeous mirrors and wall decor, a grand assortment of handmade home accents, & more! Freedman has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks you will ever see. There is a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture. Prices vary from $15 to $6,000.
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
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Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum
Family Fun
Herbert T.
August 15-21, 2019
508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf
Don’t miss the 2018 Nantucket Stroll Christmas ornament, exclusively at MADE ON NANTUCKET. They has a large selection of gifts, including limited edition Stroll Pochettes and Donn Russell framed mini offset litho prints for just $49! Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, and Amy Burrough. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. This season we are featuring pre-owned Nantucket art.
Mon-Sat 10am-10pm & Sunday 10am-5pm NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor
508-228-1894, ext. 138 Whaling Museum, 11 Broad Street
The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org
Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop
Open Daily Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs
508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf
Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. Get your authentic Nantucket shirts, vests, hats, and more! You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. nantucketboatbasinshop.com
Signs, Banners, & Posters
Open Monday - Saturday
508-325-8884 New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road
Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And 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, and authentic Nantucket sailor shirts—Peter Beaton is a hidden gem that you don’t want to miss. Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St.
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
Since 1911, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more. Nantuckethospital.org
Home Decor
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com
Freedman’s of Nantucket
Open Daily Celebrating 40 years on Nantucket
508-228-3291 14 Centre Street
This gallery has an extraordinary and wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden. These pieces are designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Freedman’s now has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks and a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture that look like they came out of a “gentlemen’s library.” Prices vary from $15 to $6,000.
Icarus & Co
Open Daily Jewelry and Home Decor
774-325-5916 19 Old South Wharf
A modern take on ocean inspired design. Our fine jewelry and beautiful objects are made by hand in ACK and NYC. Meet the artists and discover organic and one-of-a-kind jewelry, art, ceramics, pillows and more in our new flagship store and workshop. Join us for jewelry wax carving and illustration classes on Friday mornings. Sign up online. icarusandco.com
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508-228-6777
Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket! The island’s premier web portal Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net
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Island Apps
Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather Download on the App Store
508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road
Nantucket weather is always an adventure. Follow along with ACKweather for daily reports on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with @ACKweather. Stay up-to-date with tides and currents. Check the wave report and ferry schedules along with daily weather reports. Brought to you by Egan Maritime Institute, ACKweather can be customized for your favorite information. Download it now from the App Store and view it online at ackweather.com
Call Nantucket
Your telephone book for Nantucket
FREE download for IOS and Android Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-todate and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com
Blue Beetle
Jewelry
Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts
508-228-3227 12 Main Street
Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com
G. S. Hill Gallery
Open daily. Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company
women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. gshill.com
Icarus & Co
Open Daily Jewelry and Home Decor
Internet
508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf
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
August 15-21, 2019 774-325-5916 19 Old South Wharf
A modern take on ocean inspired design. Our fine jewelry and beautiful objects are made by hand in ACK and NYC. Meet the artists and discover organic and one-of-a-kind jewelry, art, ceramics, pillows and more in our new flagship store and workshop. Join us for jewelry wax carving and illustration classes on Friday mornings. Sign up online. icarusandco.com
Jessica Hicks Nantucket 508-414-1330 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren Open daily Featured in “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand
Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, now at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Driven by form and pattern, Jessica Hicks’ jewelry designs are at once geometric and organic. Her silver, gold,and gemstone collections incorporate both classic and unexpected motifs, able to meld with diverse personal styles. Jessica hand crafts each piece in her studio on Nantucket Island. JessicaHicks.com
Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket
Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry
508-228-0229 21 Centre Street
JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com
The Love Shack by Lola
Open for the 2019 Season 10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more! LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, soaps and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com
Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts
Open Daily Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more
508-228-0272 1 Orange Street
We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists. Nantucketjewelryandart.com
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Nantucket Pearl Company
508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf
Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list! American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry
Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearls.com
R Simantov Fine Jewelry
Open daily; appointments recommended contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value
508-228-2918, 917-324-4410 14 Easy Street
R. SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value. The firm resurrects lost techniques from the past, utilizing the most exquisite materials and outstanding craftsmanship to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Works by R SIMANTOV have been recognized with international design awards and installed in permanent museum collections. R SIMANTOV’s masterpieces illustrate the playfulness and whimsical beauty that can be created with unique combinations of metals and precious stones. The resulting pieces are fine treasures reminiscent of classical styles, with touches of modern elegance. rsimantov.com
Susan Lister Locke Gallery
508-228-2132 28A Easy Street
Open Daily Inspired and Creative Jewelry
susanlisterlocke.com Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.228.2132.
The Trinity Collection
508-228-7557 50 Main Street
Open Daily Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry
THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller,
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Island Fun & Shopping Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.
Cape Cod 5
Mortgages & Banking
Open Monday-Friday We’ll make your dream come true!
CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-2471795 or visit their website at CapeCodFive.com www.capecodfive.com
Movies & Theatre 508-332-4822 17 South Water Street
Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More! More than just a movie theatre
The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation is dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of digital entertainment and education in one of America’s oldest theaters. NantucketDreamland.org
Free Showing of the Movie “Woodlawn”
Friday, August 16 at 6pm
A true story in the Nantucket High School Auditorium
Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant was an inspiration to many great men, including Nantucket’s own legendary football coach Vito Capizzo. Together with Chaplain and former Senator Hank Erwin (who will introduce the film), they change the face of a team, a community, and a nation. See WOODLAWN, the true story about how love and unity conquer racial tension, division, and hate. Showing free one night only — 6pm on Friday, August 16 — in the Nantucket High School Auditorium, Surfside Road.
The Aquarium
Museums & Sites
Open Mon.-Sat. from 10 to 4 Touch tank, marine science education programs
508-228-9198 28 Washington Street
Maria Mitchell Association
508-228-9198 Programs offered daily; register now for Summer Discovery Programs mariamitchell.org Science center, museums, programs for all ages The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “learning by doing.” The Association operates 2 observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered through the year for people of all ages.
Your portal to Nantucket history Nantucket’s #1 rated attraction!
508-228-1177 49 Union Street, a short walk from Main St.
Weaving Nantucket’s past into its future, the NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM is THE place to go to learn about this island craft and why these baskets are so treasured. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the Lightship Basket’s significance for future generations. Located in the historic district, the Museum is a five minute walk from lower Main Street. Parking nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org available. Open Tuesday-Saturday.
Mon.-Sat. from 10am to 5pm; Sun. from noon to 5pm New Exhibit: Rescue of the BRITISH QUEEN
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
508-228-1885 158 Polpis Road drive or take a FREE shuttle
Discover Nantucket’s unwavering human spirit: The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Our family-friendly programs and more designed to appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $10 adults; $7 for seniors & college students; $5 for ages 6-17; and free for members, active duty Military, and kids under 6. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. nantucketshipwreck.org
Nursery
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
arrowheadnursery.com ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond the Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet.
Real Estate & Rentals
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The AQUARIUM is one of several island sites dedicated to science and history operated by the Maria Mitchell Association. The island’s only public aquarium, it offers a touch tank, and many marine science education programs for all ages. Located on Nantucket Harbor at 28 Washington Street, it is open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 4pm. The Maria Mitchell Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1902. Properties include: The Mitchell House, historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell; Hinchman House Natural Science Museum, Loines Observatory, Vestal Street Observatory, The Aquarium, and the new Science Center. Programs include: Nature Walks, Marine Ecology Trips, Discovery Classes, Lectures, Observatory Open Nights. mariamitchell.org
Nantucket Historical Association
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
Open Tues-Sat from 10am to 4:30pm “Innovations in Nantucket Basketry”
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
508-247-1709, 508-247-1795 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street
Dreamland Foundation
August 15-21, 2019
508-332-8044
Find your perfect Nantucket Home ACK Distinctive Properties, LLC is committed to bringing the highest level of customer service to real estate in Nantucket, MA. Our job doesn’t end when we sign a rental agreement or close on a house. Instead, we endeavor to offer world-class service at every stage – from keeping our clients informed about market changes and events on the island to offering personalized rental services, curated sales advice, contractual work, and more. We help you enjoy your Nantucket life to its fullest and to serve your needs with the utmost integrity, discretion, and distinction. This commitment from our agents and managing partner includes providing our clients with the highest level of information. We will keep you updated on the changing nature of the Nantucket real estate market, micro-target your Nantucket area for tailored research and advice and share with you what is trending, and what is not. ackdp.com
The Archer - Beacon Hill Residences
Discover effortlessly elegant living... 1 to 4 bedrooms; price upon request
857-305-3148 A location unlike any other
THE ARCHER RESIDENCES joins two historically significant buildings to create the first fully amenitized, full-service luxury condominium in Beacon Hill. With 62 residences, 24-hour white glove services, and impeccably designed indoor and outdoor spaces for health, wellness, and socializing, this boutique property offers an entirely new way to enjoy life in Boston’s most desirable neighborhood. Sales Gallery: 857-305-3148 thearcherresidences.com
Island Cashmere
Shoes
Open Daily Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes
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
Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm & Sun. 10-5 SUMMER SALE: 20% to 50% off Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the
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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 Nantucketreds.com IS Nantucket.
Native Shoes
508-221-7223 40 Straight Wharf
Open Daily Live Lightly
From the beach to the bike ride, on the rainy days and the cocktail parties at night, NATIVE SHOES makes it easy to live lightly with a thoughtful selection of ultra lightweight, easy-towear shoes for both kids and adults. Find us right next to the Hy-Line Ferry.
Smoke Shop
Gray Lady Smoke Shop
508-901-9399
Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 2pm Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties! upstairs at 2 Union Street Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. AckGrayLady.com
Special Event
White Heron Theatre Company
in the Nantucket High School Auditorium
Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant was an inspiration to many great men, including Nantucket’s own legendary football coach Vito Capizzo. Together with Chaplain and former Senator Hank Erwin (who will introduce the film), they change the face of a team, a community, and a nation. See WOODLAWN, the true story about how love and unity conquer racial tension, division, and hate. Showing free one night only — 6pm on Friday, August 16 — in the Nantucket High School Auditorium, Surfside Road.
Swim Across America
Jetties Beach August 17: 4-Mile Swim August 24: Kid’s Splash & 1/4,- 1/2-, & 1- Mile Swims Relay Swim to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer Swim Across America began as a relay swim from Nantucket to Hyannis and has evolved to 16 open water swims and dozens of pool swims around the country. We are continuing the tradition of SAA on Nantucket with another swim this August 24! Join hundreds of swimmers (including Olympians) at a gorgeous venue for a day to remember this August. Choose from 1/2 mile or 1 mile distance, or join the Kids’ Splash. Be a part of this landmark event this summer! Register for the Nantucket Open Water Swim at swimacrossamerica.org/nantucket
Summer Shades
Sunglasses 508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf
Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses
Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Oliver Peoples, Tory Burch, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Smith, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.
Theatre
Nantucket! The MusACKal
6 pm Wednesdays-Sundays till September 1 A HysterACKal HistorACKal Romp
Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street
NANTUCKET! The MusACKal is a raucous all-ages live show with an original, contemporary score, which provides first-time tourists and year-rounders alike with a comprehensive and comical telling of 400 years of Nantucket’s history in a tight 70-minutes of hysterACKal, historACKal song & dance. Performed Wednesdays – Sundays at 6pm ‘til September 1 on Centre Stage at Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street, Tickets: NantucketTheMusACKal.com
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
GREASE on stage through August 24 Liz Callaway Is Back — one night only: August 19 Community Theatre at It’s Finest
508-228-4305 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St
TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 60 years. Their 2019 Season continues with the American classic GREASE, and continues through August 24. For subscriptions and tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305, stop by upstairs at 50 Main Street, or visit theatreworkshop.com
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ON STAGE: The Weir through Aug. 17 Fireflies opens August 23 Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre
5 North Water Street
WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s only professional Equity theater company. They have a fabulous season planned for their new destination theatre space in the midst of the island’s historic district. Join them for The Weir by Conor McPherson through August 17. And through August 2, escape the heat and cool off with a festive presentation of Twelfth Night. This onehour adaptation is set in December and is full of music and holiday cheer. Tickets for these and other performances and special events are available at www.whiteherontheatre.org or call 508-825-5268. Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make theatre truly transformative. whiteherontheatre.org
Tours - Beach
508-228-6799 Natural History Tour Tours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Book online at www.ttor.org/ccwr Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest and savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line. NEW for 2019: book online at www.ttor.org/ccwr
Tours - Bus
Free Showing of the Movie “Woodlawn”
Friday, August 16 at 6pm A true story
August 15-21, 2019
Barrett’s Tours 508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; 9:30 am &12:30 pm departs from corner of Federal & Chestnut sts Private charters available for weddings and private events BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years. They operate comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. BARRETT’S tour buses have huge windows that afford views which can’t be matched. BARRETT’S TOURS has a tour weekdays at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm and weekends (July 1-Aug. 30) at 12:30 pm that departs from the corner of Federal & Chestnut streets, right across from the Information Center. Tickets are available from the driver. Charter bus service for group tours, clambakes, and weddings also available. For tour info & reservations, call us at 508-228-0174. To charter a bus for a wedding or party, fax us your dates and times at 508-228-3823, and BARRETT’S TOURS will call you back to make the arrangements.
Island Tours Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company Call for schedule & to book for weddings & groups
774-368-4408 Tours last 1 hour, 15 min. 10 Washington Street
NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the premiere transportation company on the island. Utilizing our brand new, air-conditioned buses, we will ensure you travel in style, and comfort! Whether it be a bus tour around Nantucket, your dream wedding, or a company or group outing, we have something to suit you. nantucketbustours.com
Gail’s Tours, Inc.
Tours - Van
Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”
508-257-6557 Call for pickup
GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 40 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger Ford with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 13/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.
Tours - Walking
Guided Walking Tours 508-228-1894 Walking Tours offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc. Departs at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:30 am and at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $15 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $13. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org
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Island Fun & Shopping Nantucket Walkabout
508-422-7466 Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466. nantucketwalkabout.com
Nantucket Walking Tours
See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Scheduled tours & private tours
508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”
The 3-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Historic Mansions & the 1746 Windmill, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Private tours and group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details
Raven’s Walk
508-257-4586
See calendar of events for dates & times of walks Featured in the Boston Globe and the NY Times Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England” Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her History of Nantucket Walk, Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket, and Raven’s Night Walk are great for adults and families. Along the way, you will hear tales of Nantucket’s past infused with ghostly encounters that took place throughout the centuries. Or you’ll hear all about Nantucket’s beginnings, and its fascinating history. Kids will love Raven’s Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse with Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks, & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times of walks, see the Calendar of events in this publication. ravens-walk.com
Walk in the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell
A Self-Guided Walking Tour Available at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St, and the MMA, 4 Vestal St.
In 1847, Maria Mitchell discovered a telescopic comet from atop the Pacific Bank. Her discovery led to world-wide fame as America’s first woman astronomer. Discover her life and her legacy of science education that continues today, 200 years after her birth. mariamitchell.org
Toys
Pinwheels
508-228-1238 32 Centre Street
Children’s clothing, toys and accessories
Located at 32 Centre Street, PINWHEELS has been under the same ownership and a staple for all things kids for 30 years. Our motto has always been - clothing, toys and lots of fun. The friendly staff is ready with a smile to help you find something special. Alongside of Appaman, Pink Chicken, Petit Bateau, Tooby and Serendipity are beautiful items handmade for us that are unique to Nantucket. The selection of toys includes HABA, Corolle and Moulin Roty. Stop by 32 Centre Street to see why PINWHEELS is still a favorite after all these years.
Transportation Boat
Hy-Line Cruises
Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis
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508.228.2755
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508-228-3949 Straight Wharf
Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable high-speed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the highest level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. hy-linecruises.com
SeaStreak
1-800-262-8743 Ferry to Nantucket from New Bedford & NYC
Call for reservations
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
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August 15-21, 2019
Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm !!
508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf
Nantucket is located 26 miles from Cape Cod’s mainland port of Hyannis. Take a leisurely 2 hour and 15 minute voyage on our traditional ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket. Or ride in style and luxury on board our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, which gets you to Nantucket in just one hour. steamshipauthority.com
The Trinity Collection
Watches
Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary
508-228-7557 50 Main Street
THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Chronoswiss, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, and Rolex—vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.
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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES
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3 Vestal Street Established in 1908. View an outdoor scale model of the solar system, learn how to operate a sundial, and observe some sunspots. Learn about modern astronomy in our permanent indoor exhibit. Seasonal daily tour at 2pm.
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1 Vestal Street Built in 1790, tour what is now a museum dedicated to astronomer Maria Mitchell and her family. See artifacts from their daily life in the 19th century. Open mid-June to Labor Day for guided tours, 10am-4pm.
13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, visit the restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory. On-going exhibits & films. 11am-4pm daily.
Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activityfor kids, a cross between a classic natural history museum, a zoo, and a science center. It is a great place to learn about the plants, animals, and birds of Nantucket. Open mid-June to Labor Day.
16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990.
28 Washington Street The Aquarium displays local Nantucket species and is an excellent place to learn about the amazing sealife around the island. Displays are always changing and range from crabs and shellfish to fish and eels. Seasonal. Please visit mmo.org for more information
50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country.
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15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. 8 Howard Street Originally a livestock barn dating to the late 18th century, it was transformed into a summer home and art studio by Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan in the 1930’s. 8 Gardner Street Built in 1886 after the Great Fire, and restored in 2012, this is the last remaining 19th century fire house on the island. Artifacts from Nantucket’s firefighting history are on display.
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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST 2 Easton Street First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England. 62 Centre Street Originally built in 1725, dismantled and moved to its this site in 1765. The current tower was added in 1968. Climb the tower for a view of the town & harbor, seasonal. 1 India Street Books, periodicals, dvds and also a collection of art and artifacts on display from Nantucket’s history. Closed Sun & Mon.
Lower Main Street Once the warehouse of merchant William Rotch, look for the quarterboard naming his 3 Nantucket ships. In 1859, a group of former whaling captains bought it and gathered to play cribbage & tell tales of days at sea. 3 Federal Street Built in 1897. 2 Centre Street Built in 1831. 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.
Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. 20 Fair Street Built in 1838. 29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use. 11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell. 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets
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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES
NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES
40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket
Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle. Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk. Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach. Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally. Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship. Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area. Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer. Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.
SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong. Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond. South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities. Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport. Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally. Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.
WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.
EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset.
Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.
BAY & POND BEACHES
Miacomet Pond: Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered.
Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the
Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities. Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities. Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong. Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup. Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Leave only footprints... Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Please respect Nantucket’s fragile environment and the beauty of our island. Clean up your litter, respect private property, and use only designated entry points. In areas where dune reclaimation is taking place, please do not cross the rope or fence barriers protecting the dunes.
BEACH SAFETY •Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow. •Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.
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Nantucket Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop
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 Decorate small batch cookies from scratch
508-228-5814 inside Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St.
THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! nantucketcookie.net
Brewers, Distillers, + Vineyard
Cisco Brewers 5 Bartlett Farm Road, 508-325-5929 Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome! At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services in-season: every 15 min from 12 noon or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com
Triple Eight Distillery
Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm
508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road
Established in 2000, TRIPLE EIGHT DISTILLERY uses water from well #888 to distill its “Notch” single malt whiskey and produce its famous Triple Eight Vodka “888”. Call for more information or to book a tour. ciscobrewers.com
Nantucket Vineyard
Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-6pm Fine Nantucket wines
508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road
Stop by for a sample of our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour. ciscobrewers.com
Clubs & Entertainment
Rose & Crown
Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub with entertainment 7 nights a week in Season. With Karaoke, DJ’s and Live Local Bands, there is something for everyone. We also have the largest screen in town to watch your favorite sporting events. All Craft beers on one of the largest Draft selections on island and delicious Craft Cocktails developed by our seasoned, friendly Barstaff. Theroseandcrown.com
The Bean
Coffee Shops 508-228-6215
4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks
THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at NantucketCoffee.com. nantucketcoffee.com
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Light Food & Take-Out
Bartlett’s Farm
Open daily 8am to 7pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce
Bakeries
All the products you love & mail order online
August 15-21, 2019
508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road
Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. Lobster Dinners are back from 4pm, take home a 1-1/2 lb. lobster cooked & cracked, sweet corn on the cob, red bliss potatoes, coleslaw: $31.99 ea. or 4 for $119. bartlettsfarm.com
The Bean
508-228-6215 4 India Street
Open daily from 7 am Hot & Iced Coffees and Teas, Sandwiches, Salads
Nantucket’s favorite coffee shop, THE BEAN, also serves delicious, freshly made salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods, and treats. Start your day with their Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich, a Yogurt Parfait, or a Chocolate Croissant with your freshly brewed cappuccino. If you’ve never tasted their hearty Milano Italian Sandwich or their Tacchino or their Vegan Sandwich, then it’s high time you did! Their Flatbreads have tasty toppings, and their salads are fresh and crisp. Take-out or eat in their cafe setting. You can call ahead or order online for faster service. mkt.com/the-bean-26/
The Beet 508.680.1857 Open 7a-8p daily for all-day dining 9 South Water Street Healthy, fresh fun food featuring hand made breakfast, salads and sandwiches.
THE BEET features handmade, food + beverages in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart-beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our beignets + breakfast club sandwich are all the buzz, our healthy salads + chicken or shrimp burgers, can be enjoyed in our vibrant dining room or taken out. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-n-go when you arrive or on your way offisland. Online ordering via our website, is the easiest way for you to #EatBeetRepeat all summer long! Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket thebeetnantucket.com
Centre Street Bistro
Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30-9pm; Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”
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 on Saturdays and Sundays; savory lunches Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. Cash and checks preferred. nantucketbistro.com
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar 508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking
“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
Easy Street Cantina
Open every day from 8 am to 2 am Open Daily: Full Breakfast served all day
508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts.
EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! EasyStreetCantina.com
The Faregrounds
Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Affordable Family Dining
508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road
One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS serves from 11:30 am til 1 am seven days a week. Whether you dine there for lunch, dinner, or their late night menu, you’ll enjoy hearty American cuisine that will please the whole family. Lunch and Dinner Specials
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Nantucket Dining Guide are offered, and salad bar is available with dinner. All menu items are available for takeout, and they have an extensive pizza menu. There’s plenty of parking, and they accept all major credit cards. Call FAREGROUNDS to arrange your party—it’s a terrific location for gatherings large and small. They have the island’s premier sports bar — the pub is separate from the dining room, so bring the family in for dinner or stop by and watch the game. Outside deck with bar is open seasonally.
Saltbox Tavern & Table
Open Daily. Food served 11:30 am to 10 pm Family Friendly with Indoor & Outdoor Dining
774-333-3814 7 Macy’s Lane
Looking for a family friendly spot for lunch and dinner? SALTBOX tavern & table is just what you’re hoping to find! Relax in their comfy dining room and or outside on their casual patio, featuring an outdoor bar and raw bar. Sip a tasty frozen drink or order a sangria pitcher with friends. Savor a hearty lunch or dinner — there’s plenty of parking, and our new menu has something for everyone! acksaltbox.com
Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4-8pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices
SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com
Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.
Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com
Thai House Nantucket
Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm Call ahead for faster service
508-680-1522 118 Old South Road
Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
Yummy
Mon.-Sat. 7am to 8:30 pm; Sun 7am to 3:30pm Fresh, hand crafted breakfast & lunch, on your way to the beach
508-228-2712 63 Surfside Road
yummynantucket.com Yummy is a new take out café located right on a bike path to Surfside beach. It has a casual sunny front yard where you can relax at one of the picnic tables or beach chairs and bite into a moist, fresh-from-the-grill burger served on a perfectly toasted, almost sweet bun. Our menu also boasts mouthwatering sandwiches on fresh baked bread including vegetarian and vegan delights. We start the day with fresh roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, house-baked pastries, and fruity smoothies. Oh, and don’t forget the ice cream, and frappes! It’s the perfect way to cool off on from a hot day at the beach. Yummy has what you are craving. Treat yourself to some goodies - come join us at Yummy! BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF!
Bartlett’s Farm
Markets
Open daily 8am to 7pm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go
508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road
Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces. bartlettsfarm.com
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Restaurants
The Beet 508.680.1857 Open 7a-8p daily for all-day dining 9 South Water Street Healthy, fresh fun food featuring hand made breakfast, lunch and dinner. No Reservations Required! THE BEET features handmade, food + beverages in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart-beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our beignets + breakfast club sandwich are all the buzz, our healthy salads + chicken or shrimp burgers, can be enjoyed in our vibrant dining room or taken out. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-n-go when you arrive or on your way offisland. Online ordering via our website, is the easiest way for you to #EatBeetRepeat all summer long! Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket thebeetnantucket.com
Black-Eyed Susan’s
Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking
508-325-0308 10 India Street
Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards. Black-EyedSusans.com
The Brotherhood of Thieves
Open year-round from 11:30 am Indoor and Patio Dining for Lunch & Dinner
508-228-2551 23 Broad Street
brotherhoodofthieves.com Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers three dining areas—the original restaurant echoing 1840s Whaling Tavern, a second floor bar and dining rooms, and an outdoor 3-season patio—all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. All our bars are stocked with unique liquors to delight connoisseurs. We have 10 beers on tap, from local Nantucket brews to international. THE BROTHERHOOD menu features fresh specialty salads, a dozen shared plates, signature burgers, seafood, and our famous curly fries, using the freshest, natural, and New England sourced ingredients for lunch and dinner.
Centre Street Bistro
Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30-9pm; Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”
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 on Saturdays and Sundays; savory lunches Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. Cash and checks preferred. nantucketbistro.com
Company of the Cauldron
Sunday Brunch, Take-Out Lunch, Prix Fixe Dinner See our online menu for today’s choices
508-228-4016 5 India Street
companyofthecauldron.com If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON. Discover romance at this charming restaurant located in the heart of Nantucket’s Historic District. Through the doorway, past an abundance of beautiful flowers, tables set with classic floral linens glow softly. THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON serves outstanding and creative cuisine, with elegant, prix fixe menus that change every evening. Menus are available a week in advance: see companyofthecauldron.com. NEW THIS SEASON: COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is serving a stellar Sunday Brunch with choices like Croque-Madame, Short-Rib Hash, Maine Lobster & Crabmeat au Gratin, and so much more (including dessert, mimosas, and French Press coffee) on their patio from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and take-out lunches on Fridays & Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar
508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We have extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
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508-228-SIAM (7426) Siam to Go Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices
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
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
Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 5:30-9:30 pm, Lunch Mon-Sat from 11:30-2:30 Where chic meets casual comfort.
508-228-5550
Easy Street Cantina 508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts. Open every day from 8 am to 2 am Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day!
Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.
EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. FREE CURB-SIDE DELIVERY! One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. EasyStreetCantina.com
Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com
The Faregrounds
Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Affordable Family Dining
508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road
FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com
Fifty-Six Union
Bar opens at 4:30, Dinner from 5 pm Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff
508-228-6135 56 Union Street
Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired… FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner nightly from 5 pm; bar opens at 4:30. Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. fiftysixunion.com
Rose & Crown
Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest Draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our Scratch Made Eclectic Pub Fare. Food is served continuously from 11:30-10pm daily. We serve everything from lite bites, burgers, local seafood to mouth watering steaks and gluten free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu available and presenting Live Local Musicians for everyone to enjoy during dinner. theroseandcrown.com
Saltbox Tavern & Table
Open Daily. Food served 11:30 am to 10 pm Family Friendly with Indoor & Outdoor Dining
774-333-3814 7 Macy’s Lane
Looking for a family friendly spot for lunch and dinner? SALTBOX tavern & table is just what you’re hoping to find! Relax in their comfy dining room and or outside on their casual patio, featuring an outdoor bar and raw bar. Sip a tasty frozen drink or order a sangria pitcher with friends. Savor a hearty lunch or dinner — there’s plenty of parking, and our new menu has something for everyone! acksaltbox.com
The Seagrille
508-325-5700
Seafood
Sayle’s Seafood
Open daily year-round Fresh Nantucket Seafood & Takeout Seafood
508-228-4599 99 Washington Street Ext.
Just a 5-minute walk from town down Washington Street ext. along the harbor, SAYLE’S SEAFOOD specializes in Nantucket Bay Scallops, Native Nantucket Lobsters, Atlantic Sea Scallops and our Homemade Nantucket Clam Chowder. We also carry fresh lobster meat, cod, grey sole, salmon, swordfish, tuna, halibut, steamers, littleneck clams, mussels, oysters and much more. SAYLE’S offers a wide range of ready-to-eat food like fried fish, lobster dinners, and clambakes for take-out to be enjoyed on our waterfront deck, on Nantucket beaches, or at your Nantucket home. Sayle’s will also cater your party or event with a Nantucket clambake! You can even order your SAYLE’S SEAFOOD feast on the ACK Eats app and have it delivered! SaylesSeafood.com
Souza’s Seafood
Open from 9am with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing
508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane
SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base. Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters to take off-island with you. Sign up for our free MEGA-FISH drawing!
Thai House Nantucket
Sushi
Open daily 11am-9pm Call ahead for faster service
508-680-1522 118 Old South Road
Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Their sushi rolls are fresh and delicious, with specialties like an Orange Roll, Rainbow Roll, and Crunchy Roll. Pair the sushi with Miso Soup, Seaweed Salad, or Squid Salad. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
Wine & Spirits
Epernay Wine & Spirits
45 Sparks Avenue
508-228-2755 Open Daily 10 am to 9 pm; Order online 24/7 1 North Beach Street Largest Rosé Selection, Craft Beer, Boutique Liquors, Artisanal Cheese, Premium Cigars
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 only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie + Certified Sommelier Kirk Baker invite you to join them for their FREE Thursday wine tasting every week from 5-7 pm. View the tasting schedule and RSVP on our website. ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. Mention this ad in-store for a FREE BASEBALL HAT with your purchase (expires 08.21.2019). We deliver to you! @epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay epernaywines.com
Lunch 11:30 to 2 pm Mon-Sat Dinner from 5pm; Bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine
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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 23
10 AM to 12 PM - The Writer’s ToolBox: Less & Less is More - Finding Perfect Words A fun, stress-free way to work on your writing in a supportive atmosphere. Writers of all genres & levels welcome. Free , but space is limited please register at 508-or 228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Andrea Moriarty Meet the author of Radical Inclusion at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com 11 to 11:45 AM - Zoological Zoomba Join the Maria Mitchell Association for an exploration of the animal world through high energy, educational dance! We will explore and expand our different sea creature choreography every week. Free with admission to facilities (Adult: $10, children: $8) Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 11:30 AM - Nanpuppets at Cisco Brewery Nanpuppets are a group of hand puppets from Nantucket Island that are handmade and performed by Lizza Obremski. They provide educational entertainment for all age groups and are without a doubt a whole lot of fun! Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1:30 to 3:30 PM - Youth Weaving Workship for Ages 7 to 14 Kids spend the morning making colorful, woven, bangle bracelets or a woven kaleidoscope lighthouse. No weaving experience necessary. Sign up in advance as space is limited: adminoffice@nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org or call 508228-1177 or NantucketLightShipBasketMuseum.org 2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Part 2 of this hike is a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 4 PM - Beach Discovery Field Trip Go from interested beach visitor to expert beachcomber! Learn how to identify crabs, shells, sponges, and seaweeds commonly found along the beach. Learn about the lives of these animals as we walk along one of Nantucket’s beautiful beaches. Limited to 30 people. Registration Required: 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 3 to 7 PM - JFK Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 3:30 to 5:30 PM - Oyster Farm & Harbor Tours Join the Land Council for an exciting and educational afternoon aboard Shearwater Cruises for a tour of Head of the Harbor, and exploration of Fifth Bend Oyster Farm. Tickets at 508-228-2818 or NantucketLandCouncil.org 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 PM - AAN Annual Meeting The meeting will comprise of a review of the audited financial statements and endowment report; an update of the association’s Strategic Plan; and a review of the AAN’s multi-layered programming. RSVP at lucy@nantucketarts.org Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 508-228-0722 NantucketArts.org 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 PM - Nantucket 2030 & Beyond Join the Nantucket Select Board for a free-to-the-community information and question session. Get your FREE tickets at the Box Office or online. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Free Meet the Artist featuring Vivian Choi & Fei-Fei Dong An excellent chance for music lovers of all ages to chat with these superb artists about their craft in an informal setting: the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketMusicalArtsSociety.org
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5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - Liz Callaway is Back! For one night only Bennett Hall is transformed into a New York cabaret. You will think you have stepped into 54 Below as you experience this singular night of Broadway magic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or at TheatreNantucket.org 7 to 8:15 PM - Free Author Talk: John Burnham Schwartz Best selling author John Burnham Schwartz offers a personal story in his novel The Red Daughter about Joseph Stalin’s daughter Svetlana Alliluyeva who comes to America in 1967. Book signing to follow the talk. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 to 9 PM - Summer Sunset Series: Foggy Roots Enjoy an evening of live music on the rooftop with light bites and refreshments. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets at 508-228-1894 or nha.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell Association professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10; MMA members admitted free. 774-325-1081 MariaMitchell.org/visit/loines-observatory
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 7 AM - Family Fun: Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street A 2 mile 45 minute nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $15 Cash Only! 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Children’s Adventure: Become a Pirate Hunter Aboard the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the sailing ship Endeavor & learn about infamous pirates, the pirate life,& become Pirate Hunters. Our adventure ends with a pirate map & search for buried treasure. Reservations: Registration Required. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 to 11:45 AM - LEGO Robotic Challenges for Ages 8+ Join the Maria Mitchell Association for a fun filled morning of STEM challenges using LEGO robotics. Capture the future of programming with this technology. Adults must be present. Free with admission to facilities (Adult: $10, Children: $8) Maria Mitchell Research Center, 2 Vestal Street. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Story Time with the Mitchells for Ages 3 to 5 Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Join the curator of the Mitchell House as we read a story about Maria or the time in which she lived, take a brief look back in time at the Mitchell House, and then create a craft related to Maria Mitchell. A great introduction to museums and history for your young one. Pre-registration necessary: 508-228-2896 or MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. continued on page 51
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9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning Ages 2 to 7 Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Tickets the day of the program when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM to 12 PM - Class: Janie Hobson Dupont, iPhone For Beginners A beginner class on how to use your iPhone. Registration is required: 508-2281110 or NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk and Treasure Hunt (ages 5 to 10) Walk with Pirate Robin to Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure. Search for lost & buried treasure. Adult must accompany children. Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St: Registration Required: 508-257-4586. Adults: $20, Kids :$15. Ravens-Walk.com 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30 PM 11 to 11:45 AM - Decorating Seashells by the Seashore Turn your beach shells from drab to fab! Join the Maria Mitchell Association as we collect and decorate local shells behind the Aquarium along the harbor. Attendees will learn about the organisms that used to live in the shells. All materials provided. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 12 to 1 PM - “Out of the Vault” Lunchtime Series Experience a special show-and-tell series of artifacts rarely seen from the vault at the Research Library. Each session will feature a different materials from the archives. This is a chance to see manuscripts, photographs, and maps from the collection up close. NHA Research Library, 7 Fair Street. NHA.org 1 to 2 PM - Family Art - Ages 2-5 This introductory class gives our youngest artists and their caregivers an invitation to explore an array of mixed media in a creative environment. All materials included. Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 508-228-0722 NantucketArts.org 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 PM - Afternoon Tea at the Hadwen House Enjoy an afternoon in the beautiful garden of Hadwen House with tea and light bites. Family Friendly! Hadwen House, 96 Main Street. NHA.org 2:30 to 3 PM - Meet the Animals The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. If you love animals, this is a great way to learn about them up close. Registration Required. info@mariamitchell.org 508-2289198 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 7 PM - JFK Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 PM - Dreamland Conversations: Race of a Lifetime: Fight for the White House 2020 Join David Gregory and friends, Mike Barnicle of MSNBC and Chief Political Correspondent for CNN, Dana Bash as they handicap the democratic field, assess President Trump’s chances for reelection and take your questions. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 PM - Pop-Up Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand Meet this prolific island author at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.
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5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Free Teen Improv for Grades 6-12 Teen Improv with Jasper Young. Work on your public speaking and hone your skills at thinking on your toes. Come join us in a relaxed atmosphere for fun improv and theater games. We will make things up and be silly! No experience necessary just a willingness to participate and play. Registration required: 508-228-1110 6:30 PM - Final NMAS 2019 Concert: Vivian Choi and Fei-Fei Dong. The final concert is a two-piano duet featuring favorites Vivian Choi and Fei-Fei Dong. For the first time in 40 years, Adie McAuley’s newly re-built piano allows this unique performance to cap our 61st Season on Nantucket. Doors open at 6:30 pm concert at 7 pm. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. 508-228-0144 or NantucketMusicalArtsSociety.org 7 PM - Grease on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Stage Summer lovin’ takes hold of the Theatre Workshop stage. This rockin’ production deserves a hand jivin’, twist and shout, one-of-a-kind summer night celebration. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:15 PM - Free Lecture: Dr. Belinda J. Wilkes, NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory Dr. Wilkes will review highlights of Chandra and its exciting discoveries, from launch on the shuttle Columbia commanded by Eileen Collins, the first female commander, to recent work such as Chandra’s first X-ray detection of GW170817, the merging neuron stars detected in gravitational waves by LIGO. Cosponsored with the Maria Mitchell Association. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Crown Tuesday DJ Party Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 7 AM - Family Fun: Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Gardening with Native Plants Talk at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 12 PM - Intermediate Deerfield Embroidery with Lucy Dillon This is a creative embroidery approach in the Deerfield style of embroidery. A variety of stitches will be employed with discussion and advice so that each student creates a unique piece. 1800 House, 4 Mill Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org continued on page 52
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9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn. Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! Part of a long term research project, this is interesting for adults & children. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30 PM 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Pop-Up Science Come have fun at the Maria Mitchell Association’s Pop-Up Science cart. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 11 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 712. Cash only. Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508332-0953 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Oldest House Join in the interactive and educational exhibits and activities for kids and families. Features a the sites will be changing all summer so you will want to come back more than once. Historic games crafts demonstrations and sheep are just a few of the activities at this 1686 site. Bring your lunch and enjoy it under the mulberry tree. Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill. nha.org 12:15 PM - Rotary Speaker: Michael May Hear the Executive Director, Nantucket Preservation Trust speak at Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Road. 508-228-4095 NantucketRotary.club/ 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1:30 to 3 PM - Free Writer’s Group with Jan Glitzenstein Writers of all genres—memoir, poetry, short story, drama—are invited to participate in reading & discussing their original writings. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 2 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 4:30 PM - STEM for Kids: DC Motors Explore the world of circuitry and electricity. During this workshop participants will construct a complete circuit. All materials will be provided. Open to children ages 8+. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Free but registration is required: 508-228-1110 x103 NantucketAtheneum.org 3:30 to 7 PM - Dub Apocalypse Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal This fun-for-all show with an original, contemporary score provides a comprehen-
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sive and comical telling of Nantuckets history in 70-minutes. Centre Stage downtown in the Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407. Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6 to 8 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6 to 9 PM - Summer Deck Series: Alison Tara Dreamland’s premier DJ series featuring food, cash bar, harbor and sunset views on the Dreamland’s Harbor view Terrace. And of course, dancing with some of the best DJ;s from NYC, Boston & ACK The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets at 508228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 6:15 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6:30 PM - Film For Thought: The Pieces I Am At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Circle This circle of needlery comrades continues the ancient art style to create works for decoration, donate, and display. Free, open to the public and all levels of knitters and crocheting are welcome. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 7 PM - Grease on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Stage Summer lovin’ takes hold of the Theatre Workshop stage. This rockin’ production deserves a hand jivin’, twist and shout, one-of-a-kind summer night celebration. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - Moby Dick Rehearsed by Orson Welles For the ninth consecutive year, Theatre Workshop and the Nantucket Historical Association join forces as John Shea leads the faithful cast mates of the pequod on their fateful journey. This production takes place under the skeleton of the great whale inside the NHA’s Whaling Museum. A Nantucket staple, not to be missed! Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 7 to 8:15 PM - Lecture: Jerry Melillo - Which World? - Climate Change, Climate Choices Dr. Melillo will summarize the climate changes and impacts already observed and those projected for the future. He will also discuss ways that society can respond to the ongoing climate change challenge. This event is cosponsored with Maria Mitchell Association. Free admission. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-2281110 NantucketAtheneum.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell Association professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10; MMA members admitted free. 774-325-1081 MariaMitchell.org/visit/loines-observatory 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Mandy Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
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All day every Saturday a basket of 16 jumbo wings for (16-18 wings) $12.95; half basket (8-10 wings) for $8.95. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 7 AM - Family Fun: Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (+ lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com continued on page 54
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8 AM to 8 PM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina All day every Saturday a basket of 16 jumbo wings for (16-18 wings) $12.95; half basket (8-10 wings) for $8.95. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street A 2 mile 45 minute nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $15 Cash Only! 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11 AM - Maritime Speaker Series at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Local experts give a talk on various maritime subjects such as history of the Fresnel lens & its mechanics, the art of weaving in miniature, & the Nantucket lightship. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. $10, Seniors & Students:$7, Youth 6-17: $5, under 6: Free. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life! Part of a long term research project, this is interesting for adults & children. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Free Open Stitching Gam with No Instruction Bring your needlework, knitting, or other hand projects to this informal gathering. Finish projects or start a new one in the company of like minded creative people. No registration required. 1800 House, 4 Mill Street. 508-228-1894. nha.org 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk and Treasure Hunt (ages 5 to 10) Walk with Pirate Robin to Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, lost sailing ships, & pirate treasure. Search for lost & buried treasure. Adult must accompany children. Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St: Registration Required: 508-257-4586. Adults: $20, Kids :$15. Ravens-Walk.com 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Also at 1:30 11 to 11:45 AM - Sand Sculpture Ecology Do you know how all the animals in Nantucket’s eelgrass beds live together? Join one of the Maria Mitchell Association’s aquarists on the beach to recreate a thriving marine habitat structure in the sand. Members: Free, Free with admission to facilities (Adult:$10, Children: $8) Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 11 to 11:45 AM - Creature Feature: Maria Mitchell Story Hour Come learn about local wildlife while we read a story about a different Nantucket animal each week. We will play a game and make a craft to learn more about our special animal. Bring your thinking cap and imagination! Members: Free, Free with admission to facilities ( Adult: $10, Children: $8) Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Old Mill Interactive & educational exhibits and activities for kids & families. Learn about how the mill works & why it works as well today as it did when it was built 273
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years ago If the winds are favorable the mill will run & grind corn. Bring lunch & enjoy all the games & exhibits. Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street. Free with museum admission. www.NHA.org 12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - Film For Thought: The Pieces I Am At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 3 to 4 PM - Microscope Mayhem Learn to focus, create slides, and explore the tiny world around you. A great introduction to those curious about the hidden microscopic world: bring something to examine under the microscope. Pre-registration required. Maria Mitchell Association, 4 Vestal Street. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at this downtown hot spot! Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5 to 7 PM - Terroir of Burgundy Wine Tasting Taste and compare the wines of Bouchard Pere & Fils from different villages, along with a selection of single vineyard Chablis from Domaine William Fevre. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal This fun-for-all show with an original, contemporary score provides a comprehensive and comical telling of Nantuckets history in 70-minutes. Centre Stage downtown in the Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407. Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6 PM - NT Live: The Lehman Trilogy Live Broadcasts at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Class conducted in English, Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 7 PM - Grease on the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Stage Summer lovin’ takes hold of the Theatre Workshop stage. This rockin’ production deserves a hand jivin’, twist and shout, one-of-a-kind summer night celebration. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - Moby Dick Rehearsed by Orson Welles For the ninth consecutive year, Theatre Workshop and the Nantucket Historical Association join forces as John Shea leads the faithful cast mates of the pequod on their fateful journey. This production takes place under the skeleton of the great whale inside the NHA’s Whaling Museum. A Nantucket staple, not to be missed! Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Live music at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 10:30 PM - Jeff Ross Live music at the Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike Join Kim Botelho, Director of Education, for an evening hike under the stars, During the walk you will participate in a color vision activity, learn how our eyes adjust to the dark, listen for nocturnal animals, take a solo journey if you dare, and enjoy a minty snack while learning about bioluminescence. Then relax & hear stories of summer constellations. Pre-registration required at Mariamitchell.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
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