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Swim to Defeat a Common Enemy

August 25 - 31, 2016

by Carl Oscar Olson

This Saturday, August 27, Swim Across America comes back to Nantucket for the fifth straight year. Starting at 8 am on Jetties Beach, more than three hundred swimmers and volunteers will splash into the Nantucket Sound to raise money to fight a disease affecting each an every one of us: cancer. This year, the fundraiser is on target to put the total dollar amount raised since the event’s return to Nantucket in 2012 at over $1,000,000. All of the funds raised support cancer services on the island for residents and visitors.

Swim Across America came into existence in 1987. At that time it was an exclusive relay for Olympic caliber swimmers from Nantucket to Craigville Beach in Hyannis. Since then, the swim has expanded to 16 open water events taking place across the United States.

The 25th anniversary was celebrated in 2012, and in commemoration a very special swim took place once again from Nantucket to Hyannis. The timing couldn’t have been better, because Nantucket Cottage Hospital was looking to add a fulltime oncologist to their staff. The fundraiser was a huge success: the hospital had the funding available to expand oncology on the island, and the event became an annual occurrence on Nantucket. continued on page 12

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A LOOK BACK...

Folger Brothers: Not Just Coffee

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In 1849 three Folger brothers left Nantucket for the gold fields of northern California. By April of 1850 Edward, age 20, Henry, age 16 and James, age 14, had reached the west coast of Panama after a ship voyage, rafting trip and a hike across the tip of the country. They left Panama City onboard the Pacific mail steamer Isthmus. When the brothers reached San Francisco there was only enough money for two to continue on to the mining camps. The youngest, J.A., as he was called, stayed in the city to work for his travel costs so he could join his brothers.

Folger met 27-year-old entrepreneur William H. Bovee, who planned to build a mill in San Francisco and hired Folger. Bovee named his business The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills. In a new twist for consumers used to roasting and grinding their own coffee beans, Bovee offered ready-to-brew prepackaged coffee.

James saved enough money working for Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills to be able to join his brothers. When he left the city, Folger agreed to act as a Pioneer sales representative to stores catering to the miners. He gave out samples to store owners and relayed their orders to Bovee.

James returned to San Francisco in 1865 and became a full partner in The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills. In 1872, he bought out his partners and renamed the company J.A. Folger & Co. Eventually James’ brothers Edward and Henry tired of mining for gold.

Edward established a San Francisco whaling business next to the Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mill and died at age 40 in Nevada from injuries sustained in a stagecoach accident. continued on page 17

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August 25 - 31, 2016

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EMILLY BROOKE RUBIN JEWELRY DESIGN

Sundial or Sun d’Isle, as so cleverly named and crafted by Robert A. diCurcio (Bob), was designed as a piece of functional art and commissioned for the Maria Mitchell Association in 1989. The sundial is designed based on the latitude (41 degrees, 15 minutes North) and longitude (70 degrees, 5 minutes West) of Nantucket Island.

There is a commonly held misconception that the sun attains its highest point during the day at noon. This assertion is wrong (unless of course you happen to be looking at the time from the direct center of a time-zone). The sundial sitting in front of the Vestal Street Observatory at the Maria Mitchell Association was designed to create an accurate reading using mathematics and astronomy.

This sundial is a clock that can read both the date and time using the sun and shadows. Unlike other decorative sundials that may be approximate to the hour, this sundial is exceptionally accurate. Handmade of DuPont Corian and brass, the sundial has a gnomon or a triangular pointer, which is an instrument cut so that the angle makes 41 degrees and 5 minutes above the horizontal. diCurcio designed the sundial this way to make sure that the angle is equal to the latitude of the sundial’s location (Nantucket). The sundial includes both hour-lines and date-lines which were established by the height of the triangular gnomon. The gnomon must also sit parallel to the rotational axis of the earth: the imaginary line passing through both poles and the center of the earth. As the earth rotates on its axis, the sun appears to rotate around the gnomon. continued on page 25

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Today’s Nantucket

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8:30 to 9:30 AM - Coaching at the Corner Join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street for a discussion on “How to Deal with Conflict.” Our discussion will explore the strategies that can help you “disagree agreeably.” $15.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

9 AM - For Kids: Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the ship Endeavor and learn about infamous pirates and pirate life and search for treasure. Adult must accompany children. Slip # 1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations: 508-228-5585 9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy Join the staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. For all ages, so register in advance: mariamitchell.org or 508228-9198. At least one adult must sign up with children. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 38 Washington Street. $12 ($7 members).

9 AM - AAN Art Class: “Methods & Materials for Oil Painting” Learn about properties of paint, color mixing, the palette, mediums & surfaces. $300. Register at nantucketarts.org or call 508-228-0722 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1, 2:15, 4, & 5:15 pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Youth Class: Painted Ceramics for Age 10+ Decorate a ceramic mug using ceramic paint markers. $75. Pre-registration required, call 508-228-1894.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life. Pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. Meet at Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St. $25 ($10 members).

10 AM to 5 PM - Rafael Osona Auction Preview This Saturday’s auction offerings include Nantucket & fine art, furnishings, South Sea Pearl jewelry, handwoven carpets, Nantucket baskets, sterling, Americana, folk art, maritime & more. American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St. RafaelOsonaAuctions.com 10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk & Treasure Hunt Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Light; hear tales of infamous pirates, lost sailing ships,& pirate treasure. $20, Kids $15. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk thru the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20, $15 for 65+ and teens, $5 Age 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Sconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board in Sconset.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street.

1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr. continued on page 18

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Keeping Time

Sail Endeavor

by Robert P. Barsanti On Friday afternoon, just around quitting time, I stood in a line at Old South Liquors with a dozen cold beverages in my hands. It was a good time to quit; the air was warm, the fog distant, and the winds favorable. The men in this line wore jeans, hats, and hammers on their belts.

“How is the summer?” I asked the carpenter.

“I’ll let you know next week.”

I bought him a P.B.R. and hoped he could get his toes in the water soon.

The end of August hangs heavy from the vine. It comes at the end of the party, when the lights come up and the band unplugs. The Opera House boats head to Newport, the Rainbow Fleet goes into cold storage and color print, and Summer Groove has echoed out into the Nantucket Sound. For the visitors, the summer peaks sometime in the middle of the Perseid meteor shower and the Sturgeon Full Moon. Right after the Pops Concert, the tide turns at Steamship Wharf and more cars are on standby waiting to leave than are in Hyannis waiting to come over. The clients and the colleges are calling the Yukons and Defenders home.

In the new century, the summer dances to a faster tempo; I remember everything waltzing through the heat and the fog, years ago, but now the days tango by. In my memory, summer brought the families and the college kids on Memorial Day then box-stepped through three months until Labor Day and returned them to the playing fields of Manhattan, New Haven, and Deerfield. These days, summer tours the facility and picks up slack. Peak summer drops in for the weekends until she assumes her position for the first two weeks of August. She calls her tune; the music rises, everyone gets out on the floor and dances.

And what a dance! Gigantic yachts line up stern by stern at the wharf, while the moorings fill with the pride of Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.

The airport lines up the Lears and G7s in a parade. The lights of Monomoy and Brant Point burn, Sankaty has no tee times available, and boutiques send off customers with $30,000 in frocks and leather pants. The White Elephant

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Downtown on Nantucket you may reflect on how quant and charming it is here. It truly is, but if you are looking for something more tranquil and private, head to the eastern end of the island to Siasconset. Although it is part of Nantucket, this little village does have its own post office and zip code, along with a market and a few delectable restaurants. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sconset is decorated with small fishing cottages and narrow streets. There are lovely shell pathways tucked between beautifully landscaped gardens. The popular Sankaty Head Lighthouse is also located here. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sconset is a cozy little village humbly filled with history.

On a peaceful morning, I went for a stroll along â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sconsetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bluff. There is a public walking path that begins in the village and leads toward Sankaty Head. It is unobtrusive, in fact, you could easily walk right by it, as I have done. From the market, locate Front Street and follow the shell road left.

Then before it bends back onto Broadway, you may notice a dated patch of pavement leading you right. This will direct you to the beginning of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sconset footpath along the edge of the bluff.

This mile walk takes less than an hour, unless you are walking with small children, then it could take days. I recently went with my ten month old son, my sister, and her two children (14 months and three years ). We had to stop and wave to every passing plane, rest in any shaded spots, and continuously encourage my nephew not to pick up the bumble bees dancing in the flowers all along the path.

I mentioned the many historical factors of this town and this path is definitely one of them. As deeded by Mr. William Flagg in 1892, this path remains open to the public from sunrise to sunset. Villagers, farmers, and continued on page 14

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by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits While you may have your list of ACKtivities to accomplish while on here on island, you also want to make sure you have time to relax. The last thing you want to do is take precious time out of your day to fight the traffic and crowds at the market, much less prepare or cook food, when you could be at the beach. Fortunately, Nantucket has an abundance of fabulous eateries that offer you tasty options without actually having to dine in a restaurant.

And what better way to enjoy this take-out food than with the perfect wine pairing! Here are a few quick tips for finding food to nourish your soul and a memorable bottle of wine to warm your heart.

When you have a houseful of picky eaters or a larger-than-usual crowd to feed, sandwiches make for a quick and easy option. However, it is rare to find that a group will all agree on the same one. Something Natural solves this issue in that you can create your own piled-high sandwich. Literally, you choose the meat or other filling, cheese (if you so desire) and any additional garnishes. The most important part is you also get to make a selection from their fresh daily baked breads. If you don’t even have the energy for choosing a sandwich, swing over to Sophie T’s for one of their hearty house specialty subs. Or, if you’re in ‘Sconset, Claudette’s is where you stop for sandwiches.

A safe bet to pair with a variety of sandwiches is Viña Columna Albariño 2014 from Rías Baixas in the Galicia region of Northwest Spain. Albariño is a traditional white Spanish grape varietal grown in granite and slate soil. and found very little outside of its homeland region. It is typically crisp, dry and racy, very refreshing and it leaves your mouth watering for another sip. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and sees no oak, making it a stellar match for informal fare while dining al fresco at the beach. continued on page 15

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WALKING TOURS Providing Quality Tours Since 1998

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Since 1998 the most popular walking tour on Nantucket!

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The Town Route: An eerie, 80 min, 1 mile evening stroll featuring the most haunted restaurant and most haunted house on Nantucket.

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

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

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Historic Mansions and the 1746 Windmill

A 2 mile, non-stop exercise walk - with historic commentary - past the historic mansions and most beautiful gardens of Nantucket town.

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

Tuesday & Thursday, starting at 8:30am.

Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point

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

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A 90 min, 2/3 mile historic walking tour past the famous cottages of Siasconset, Nantucket’s most beautiful village. Catch the 10:15am bust at the Washington St. depot and meet the guide 20 min. later at the rotary bulletin board 4opposite the post office5 in ‘Sconset. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday starting at 10:45am.

Notorious Nantucket

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

Great Writers on Nantucket

Hear how Hemingway, Melville, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by their stays on this magical island. Please arrive at 10:20am at Federal and India Sts, outside the Atheneum fence. Monday at 10:30am.

Prices for all tours: Historic Mansions & Fabulous Mansions $15 per person.

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

Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours available for all walks.

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One Night Only Legends Paul Winter and Roger Payne Perform “Whales Alive: The Music of Whales” Concert at the Whaling Museum on August 31 Paul Winter and Dr. Roger Payne will perform in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street on Wednesday, August 31 at 7 pm.

Winter is a saxophonist, composer, and seven-time Grammy winner. Dr. Payne is the biologist famous for the discovery of humpback whale songs in the 1960s, and an environmentalist who has played a major role in the worldwide campaign to end commercial whaling. The two have collaborated for decades in creating music inspired by the whales, interweaving these extraordinary voices into the fabric of the music.

This special "Whales Alive" concert features music based on themes from the songs of the whales, interwoven with the whales' voices. It will include continued on page 11

Picnic in ‘Sconset 10 India Street

DINNER 6pm to 10pm closed Sunday

BREAKFAST 7am to 1pm Daily

Stop at Claudette's in the heart of 'Sconset for our superb sandwiches & celebrated lemon cake. Take our sandwiches and picnic on the nearby beach or enjoy your lunch on our porch.

Open 8am to 3pm

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Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service Lobsters • Littlenecks • Nantucket Bay Scallops • Tuna • Flounder • Cod Salmon • Swordfish • Smoked Bluefish • Smoked Paté • Shrimp Stop by to enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing!

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the finale from the Winter/Payne album Whales Alive, featuring Payne's poem "The Voyage Home," narrated by Leonard Nimoy. Dr. Payne will tell of his adventures recording whales and about the ongoing challenges whales still face, as well as pollution in the world’s oceans.

“In the past, whales were valued as a commercial product on Nantucket,” says Winter. “It will be a privilege to come here now and celebrate the beauty of living whales and their iconic voices in the present day.”

As described by Winter and Payne in the Whales Alive album liner notes, “Whale songs, in this short while since they have come into our culture, have touched the hearts of a human audience so large that whale-watching is now a bigger business than whale-killing. We have come to value their living beauty more than their dead bodies. They have helped us mature, and to acquire humility, as our consciousness has grown from “Save the Whales” to “Saved by the Whale.” ‘Whales Alive’ is a celebration of optimism, and our song of gratitude to whales for the beauty and wisdom they have brought into our lives.”

Winter’s musical odyssey has long embraced the traditions of the world’s cultures, as well as the wildlife voices of what he refers to as “the greater symphony of the Earth.” From the early days of his college jazz sextet, which toured Latin America for the State Department and performed the first-ever jazz concert at the White House for the Kennedys in 1962, to his later ensemble, the Paul Winter Consort, his concert tours and recording expeditions have taken him to 52 countries and to wilderness areas on six continents, where he has traveled on rafts, dog sleds, mules, kayaks, tug-boats and Land Rovers.

Dr. Roger Payne is best known for his studies of whales in the wild. He has led more than 100 expeditions to all oceans and studied every species of large whale in the wild. He pioneered many of the benign research techniques now used throughout the world to study free-swimming whales, and he has trained many of the current leaders in whale research, both in the US and abroad.

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Swim Across America from page 3

Since 2012, The Nantucket Cottage Hospital has expanded much of its oncology services thanks to contributions from the Swim. Much of the money is used to bring oncologists to Nantucket from Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital and also helps support a full-time oncology nurse. In addition, patients and their families receive supportive survivorship services free of charge through Palliative and Supportive Care of Nantucket, or PASCON. The ultimate goal of Swim Across America on Nantucket is to fully fund the island’s oncology department.

The success of the Swim has been growing every year since 2012. This year, the fundraising goal is an ambitious $375,000. The Swim is non-competitive and designed for participants of all ages and skill levels. For the children involved, the day’s events begin with a fifty-yard Kid Splash. There are both half mile and 1-mile races for the rest, with a minimum fundraising target of $200 for each swimmer, and an special “Wavemaker” status for participants who raise $1,000.

New this year is a four-mile swim from Eel Point to Jetties on the Thursday before the Swim. An elite lineup of 12 swimmers will each raise $4,000 and work the waves for more than two hours to help defeat cancer. One of the four-mile swimmers will be summer resident Grant Wentworth. Last year in an historic swim, Wentworth swam more than 22 miles from Hyannis to Nantucket to raise over $150,000 for the fundraiser. At press time, slots for this marathon of a swim are still available.

Jill Roethke, co-event director of the Swim along with Jim Pignato, puts it best: “There is no better way to display the “can do” Nantucket spirit than this swim. We are blessed with great water, people, and spirit—you just can’t find a better way to celebrate Nantucket than by joining in.”

“We all have friends and neighbors that are battling cancer,” says Jim. “This is your chance to do your part to help.” He adds, “There is no better way to give something back to Nantucket then to take the plunge with us”.

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offers test drives in BMW convertibles (watch out for the gull wing doors), movie stars can walk invisibly, presidential candidates come to raise money, and the Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market sells corn at $1.50 an ear.

As the full moon wanes and the meteors fade, the dancers bow, the lights go out, and the road gags on Mercedes and BMW sport utilities. The Party ends and those in the know bow out early; The Big Zip sails, the planes jet off, and the lights on Brant Point wink out. Then, the Island Summer begins.

We have the after-party, the Bartenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ball, thrown by the band and the bouncers, after the glasses have been washed and most of the chairs have been flipped. Island Summer arrives after its city cousin leaves on a jet plane.

Then, you can close the shop for Sundays, let the grass grow for a couple of days, and take a few days off from the jobsite.

Like most after-parties, the celebration tops the main event. In late August, the water continues to warm in to the mid- to upper seventies, with the far off swells from the lovely swirling African ladies. The Tuna bar is open 0ME 4PVUI 8IBSG /BOUVDLFU t 888 3&.:$3&"5*0/4 $0. and serving, the stripers are returning from Maine, fat as golfers, and the marlin dance out in the eastern fog. On-island, the corn has finally come in sweet and yellow, the tomatoes hang heavy and crimson, and the Bartlettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Truck is so full that it drops produce on the cobblestones. The Bartenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ball stretches out through the beginning of school, into October and winds down around the Harvest Moon.

Islands live and die in perfect time. The Sun and Moon call the tempo, beaten out in tides, currents, and seasons. We freeze in the spring, warm in the summer, luxuriate in the fall, and hide in the winter. Our civilization echoes those same hopeful rhythms. The Summer Olympics and the election complete their four-year cycles, the academic year is about to ring in a New Year, and the Patriots are poised for another season of conquest. All of these patterns buoy the spirit; it will always get better after it gets worse. August will come back, with The Big Zip and the Opera House Cup and the Boston Pops.

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The path winds and twists along the bluff, which also happens to be along the edge of land owners’ properties.

Once you enter the narrow, single file path, you enter what feels like a series of secret gardens. On the left side of the path you will admire the perfectly manicured and impeccably landscaped properties holding larger than life houses with million dollar views. On the right, the view! Down the steep bluff sits a blanket of sand with the Atlantic Ocean stretching to the horizon.

The path is well protected by thick brush and maintained for public use.

There are short stretches of tree-covered shade. Many of the homeowners have created a barrier of sorts along the path using landscaping, which is easy on the eyes, while others allow you access to the edge of their lawn. Although tempting to wander closer, even with the smell of bacon in the air as you walk by, respect the residents and leave them with their privacy. A polite wave or nod will suffice as you continue to admire the sites the walk has to offer.

Approaching the end of the path, erosion has sadly cut this endeavor short. You are able to backtrack a bit and find the few marked access points leading you to Baxter Road in order to continue on to the Sankaty Head Lighthouse or simply take the path back to the start. This is not a running, biking, or stroller friendly path, but leashed dogs are permitted. The ‘Sconset Bluff walk provides you with a little glimpse A company of Geronimo’s, Ltd. 119B Pleasant Street • Nantucket into the worlds of others with breath508•901•5032 • akimbobeads.com taking views and peace of mind.

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For the more adventurous take-out types (as in those who like to add a variety of toppings and not your common bread selection) you should consider a wine that also goes along for the ride. Enter Bellus Falanghina ‘Caldera’ 2014. Falanghina is an ancient white grape indigenous to Campania, Italy, located on the western seaboard near Naples. It is a funky, brave grape that also is not commonly grown outside of its region. The wine has considerable character, yet delicate and almost bohemian, with lively acidity, floral aromas and mineral flavors. Look for this amazing value of a wine that will knock the socks of almost any Pinot Grigio.

For those who want to do the seafood route for your take out dinner, Easy Street Cantina serves a fantastic selection of very fresh seafood: clams, lobster rolls, fish tacos, shrimp, scallops, New England clam chowder, fish-nchips, and even a classic fried Fisherman’s Platter. They’re fast and in walking distance to Children’s Beach (where their other restaurant, Childrens Cafe, also serves seafood to-go).

One of the most asked questions in the wine store is “What wine pairs best with lobster?” Look no further than a bottle of Chardonnay. “Which Chardonnay?,” is usually the next question. With so many different choices of styles available from this one grape variety, let’s narrow it down to two classic styles. The first being Au Bon Climat Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 2014. This iconic winery led by legendary winemaker Jim Clendenen is an homage to the wines of Burgundy, France. The wine is a barrel fermented, full bodied Chardonnay with mouth filling citrus fruit and a palate cleansing, bright finish. It will become richer and more complex with age and considered an extreme value. This will be an easy-going, perfect pairing for the texture of the lobster caressed in drawn butter.

For a more sophisticated option, Louis Baisinbert Montagny, 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes 2014 will gratify your discerning crowd. The lesser-known region of Montagny in the Côte Chalonnaise of southern Burgundy produces wines made from 100% Chardonnay. This limited-production, highly refined interpretation of Chardonnay has a rich, buttery structure with subtle notes of citrus and floral components. Its beautiful, distinctive signature opaque dark blue bottle ensures that light does not alter the wine. The freshness of this wine makes it an ideal choice for any summer seafood fare.

Nantucket’s take-out food scene also offers cuisine with an international flair. Siam to Go is one of the island options for your Thai Cuisine. What makes it even more unique is that it is located at the Nantucket Ice Rink!

From traditional noodle dishes to sweeter style rice dishes, spicy curries and Download this free app today! a plethora of appetizers to share, you can stretch across both sides of the spectrum in regards to what is the ultimate wine with your dish.

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Henry returned to Nantucket and later married Eliza Jane Clark. They settled in New York City and had eight children.

Among the three brothers’ children, two Folger sons would acquire great wealth building dynasties that still exist today.

In June of 1889, at age 51, JA died of a heart condition. His oldest son, James A. Folger, II, age 26, had worked in the company for seven years and succeeded his father as president of J.A. Folger & Co. James II expanded the company, which sold coffee on both a wholesale and retail basis.

In 1901 the company’s ambitious salesman Frank P. Atha further expanded its territory into Texas. Folger’s Coffee remained under family control until 1963, when the Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, OH, acquired it and began to distribute Folger’s Coffee nationally In 1969 James Folger II’s granddaughter, Abigail Folger was murdered by followers of Charles Manson. Folger Coffee changed hands once more in 2008 when the JM Smucker Company purchased it.

Henry Clay Folger, Jr., born in 1857, was Henry, Sr and Eliza Jane’s oldest child. His father had not been a successful businessman, so when Henry, Jr. attended Amherst College, he paid his tuition by competing in essay contests and by borrowing the money. While at Amherst, Folger was a Phi Beta Kappa scholar who studied Latin, Greek, French German and English literature.

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And after passing the bar exam, he went to work at the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey as a statistical clerk in 1881. His prowess at mathematics and his methodical tracking of the company’s oil production attracted the admiration of his employer. He was chairman of the manufacturing committee by 1899, and became a trusted confidante to John D. Rockefeller. Folger and Rockefeller resisted the anti-trust movement favored by President Theodore Roosevelt. But in 1911 a US Supreme Court ruling broke up the company and Folger became president of the Standard Oil Company of New York.

By that time Folger was a wealthy man and a significant shareholder at Standard Oil and its subsidiaries. He retired as president in 1923, but stayed at Standard Oil another five years as the company’s first chairman of the board.

Folger and his wife, Emily, a Vassar graduate and Shakespeare scholar, used their great wealth to collect Shakespearean documents and by the time he died Henry had amassed the largest col-

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lection of first folio editions of Shakespearean plays. The couple had no children and committed their energy and a considerable amount of money to building their collection.

The pair never discussed their holdings publicly and did not give scholars access to it. But privately they struggled with how best to care for their rare books and manuscripts. In the end, the couple built a library intended as a gift to the American people. They looked at sites in the United States and England, they even considered building their library on Nantucket. But finally settled on Washington, D.C. near the close of World War I. It took Henry nine years to purchase a city block worth of row houses between First and Second Streets.

Folger immersed himself the library’s design and in 1930 helped lay a cornerstone of what would be the Folger Shakespeare Library. But he died that year after undergoing surgery. Folger left the majority of his wealth in a trust for the library and named Amherst College the trust’s administrator. The library opened in 1932 on April 23, the date believed to be William Shakespeare’s birthday.

Today the Folger Shakespeare Library is considered the most important repository of material related to William Shakespeare. It holds more than 275,000 books about the playwright as well as playbills, costumes, furniture and paintings.

Holdings also include 82 First Folios, the first edition of the “complete works” of Shakespeare, compiled in 1623 by two of Shakespeare’s actor friends.

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1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create tea cups & dancing masks inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. With museum admission. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at The Jetties Every afternoon at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Lamb Dinner-to-Go from Bartlett’s Farm Save time for the beach and take home a freshly made dinner to serve from the chefs at Bartlett’s Farm. $14.99. Bartlett Farm Road.

4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 6 PM - “Emerging Singers & Their Stories” Featuring emerging singers as they use a song to help tell their own story. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 11 Orange St. $10.

5 to 7 PM - California Crossroads Wine Tasting Take a wine tasting road trip of family owned and operated wineries brought together by the vision of the late wine pioneer Jess Jackson.

Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach Street. epernaywines.com 5 to 7 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. acoustic guitar and fiddle music by Sean Lee & Bob McGuire. Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton street. 508-228-4730.

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net

from page 18

6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:30 PM - “Nantucket’s Offshore Wonders” by Ben Phillips Lecture by a photographer of Nantucket’s offshore waters followed by a Q & A, as well as a print viewing following. Nantucket Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. Tickets $12 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & watch a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents - “Annapurna” A funny meditation on love and loss, by Sharr White. Showing at TheWhite Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. Tickets: whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got Blues Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 7:30 to 10 PM - Midsummer Night Swing Dance & Dining Your last chance to dance to the best swing & jazz music with the “Little Island Swing Band” with free swing lessons at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Call 508-796-2200 for for more info.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour: hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history and the ghostly tales of its past, visit the houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min. eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House and Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Led by the original guide. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. $5 for age 7-12 Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank by 8:15 pm. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Smooth Hummocks See this rare and fascinating island ecosystem with rare wildflowers & grasses. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8 to 10 AM - Early-Bird Bird Walk Join the MMA’s Field Ornithologist, Ginger Andrews, on a Nantucket birding experience. $25; binoculars are available for loan while supplies last. Space is limited: pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on this thrilling offshore adventure. Sightings guaranteed!

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this cruise with free coffee. Daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past some of spectacular homes. Ends at The White Elephant, $15.

Cash only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre Streets. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

9 to 9:30 AM - Feeding Frenzy at the Aquarium Join the staff as they feed their hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens. $12; register in advance: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. At least one adult must sign up with children.

9:30 AM - Barrett’s Tour of Nantucket Tour in an air-conditioned coach with huge windows for a great view.

Daily at 9:30 & 12:30pm from Federal & Chestnuts sts. 508-228-0174.

9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters Before the museum opens, watch the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Program is limited to 12 people, so preregistration is required at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. $12. continued on page 21

High Speed Ferry

Schedule June 25 - September 5, 2016

Depart Nantucket

Arrive Hyannis

Depart Hyannis

Arrive Nantucket

9:55am

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Reservations strongly recommended

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August 30 Dr. Mario Motta Human and Environmental Effects of Light at Night

33 Washington Street 7:00pm Free for Members $10 for Non-Members

August 31 Seth Engelbourg What’s All the Buzz: Using Drones for Environmental Conservation

September 7 Dr. Jedediyah Williams Robotics and Education

September 14 Dr. Tracy Romano Beluga Whales, the Arctic, and Climate Change

September 21 Jascin Leonardo Finger Nantucket Women - The Daring Daughters of Nantucket Island

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10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1, 2:15, 4, & 5:15 pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life. Pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. Meet at Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St. $25 ($10 members).

10 AM to 5 PM - Rafael Osona Auction Preview This Saturday’s auction offerings include Nantucket & fine art, furnishings, South Sea Pearl jewelry, handwoven carpets, Nantucket baskets, sterling, Americana, folk art, maritime & more. American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St. RafaelOsonaAuctions.com 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s There’s something for everyone on your list at Murray’s Toggery Shop, and now much of it is on sale! 62 Main Street.

10:30 AM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck and the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10.

10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk thru the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20, $15 for 65+ and teens, $5 Age 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Sconset. Meet guide at rotary BBD in Sconset.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the peo-

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ple, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street.

1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

1:30 PM - Complicated Animals Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create lighthouses & signal flags inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection. Included with purchase of museum admission. Adult must accompany their children. The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at The Jetties Every afternoon at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Whole Chicken Dinner-to-Go from Bartlett’s Farm Save time for the beach and take home a freshly made dinner to serve from the chefs at Bartlett’s Farm. $14.99. Bartlett Farm Road.

4:30 PM - Foggy Roots Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven, Edgaron a ghostly adventure. Learn what to look for and how to become a Ghost Hunter. Adults, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. Meet at the corner of Main & Fair sts.

5 to 7 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 to 7 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. acoustic guitar and fiddle music by Sean Lee & Bob McGuire. Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton street. 508-228-4730.

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Events & Entertainment

August 25 - 31, 2016

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 21

6 to 8 PM - Pocket Park Concert: Yellowred Free concert performed on Old South Wharf 6 to 8 PM - Artist Reception: Soraya Doolbaz Artist reception, showing work by inventive artist Soraya Doolbaz in the Samuel Owen Gallery, 46 Centre Street.

6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & watch a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents - “Annapurna” A funny meditation on love and loss, by Sharr White. Showing at The White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. Tickets: whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour: hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history and the ghostly tales of its past, visit the houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 Seniors (65+) & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Meet at corner of Main Street & Centre Street, by bank. Arrive 15 minutes early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night with Maria Mitchell Association A tour of the starry sky + telescopic viewing . Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10.

9 to 11 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Enjoy the music of Sarah Farley at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road.

10 PM to 1 AM - Local DJ Party with a Local DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Gardner Farm Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail choked inlet over which a small wooden walkway passes when not submerged by pond water. Reserve: 508422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8 to 10 AM - 5th Annual Swim Across America Swim half or 1 mile or join the kid splash to raise funds to fight cancer on Nantucket. Swimmers and volunteers can register at swimacrossamerica.org/Nantucket 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this cruise with free coffee. Daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, 45-50 minute, non-stop exercise walk, with historic commentary. Past historic mansions & beautiful gardens of Nantucket. $15, cash only. Meet at corner of Main Street and Centre Street, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9:30 AM - Rafael Osona Auction Bid on Nantucket & fine art, furnishings, South Sea Pearl jewelry, handwoven carpets, Nantucket baskets, sterling, Americana, folk art, maritime items & more. American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St. RafaelOsonaAuctions.com 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1, 2:15, 4, & 5:15 pm 10 to 11 AM - Pocket Park Concert: Jessica Heuser Free concert performed in the Fair Street Park continued on page 23

Annual End-of-Summer Thank You Sale!

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10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals & birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s There’s something for everyone on your list at Murray’s Toggery Shop, and now much of it is on sale! 62 Main Street.

10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour for Ages 13+ Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on a 2/3 mi, 80 min tour. $20, $15 65+ & Teens. Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Dorothea Benton Frank Dorothea Benton Frank will be signing copies of her book at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street.

11:30 AM to 2 PM - Saturday Brunch Enjoy a glorious view while you savor a delicious Brunch at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet, 120 Wauwinet Road. Reserve Now! 508-228-8768 1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

1 PM - Met Live: “Cosi Fan Tutte” Mozart’s comic masterpiece in the Dreamland Theatre, 17 S. Water St. 1 to 3 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life. Pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. Meet at Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St. $25 ($10 members).

1:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create sailor valentine’s & u’u clubs inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection, with museum admission. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street.

3 to 4 PM - Teddy Bear Picnic for Kids of All Ages Join us for a picnic in the garden. We’ll supply the cupcakes, lemonade and fun! Bring a blanket & a favorite stuffed animal. “Family’ photos,” sing some songs, and have a parade. Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at The Jetties Every afternoon at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4:30 PM - Razzvio Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Band Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 to 7 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. Acoustic guitar music by Alan James. Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730.

6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:30 to 10:30 PM - Let’s Dance Nantucket A special dance gala & 125th anniversary celebration of The Nantucket Hotel. Festivities include dinner, dance show, music, dancing, dessert. $175. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-796-2200.

6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & watch a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents - “Annapurna” A funny meditation on love and loss, by Sharr White. Showing at The White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. Tickets: whiteherontheatre.org

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8:30 PM - Mysterious Hauntings on Main Street: Tea with Ghosts Hear about mysterious hauntings & ghostly inhabitants who have made Main Street their home. This is different from Raven’s Night Walk. Meet at the The Park at Main & Fair sts. $25. $20 Seniors/Teens. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 Seniors (65+) & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Meet at corner of Main Street & Centre Street, by bank. Arrive 15 minutes early. 508-332-0953 10 PM - Common Ground Featuring special guest DJs; deep house / techno / tech house. No cover. Audio Architects at Atlas, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495 10 PM to 1 AM - Local DJ Party with a Local DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Polpis Harbor-Quaise Experience Nantucket & Polpis harbors: shorebirds, harbor creatures, & incredible views. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on this thrilling offshore adventure. Sightings guaranteed!

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this cruise with free coffee. Daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

9:30 AM - Barrett’s Tour of Nantucket Tour in an air-conditioned coach with huge windows for a great view.

Daily at 9:30 & 12:30pm from Federal & Chestnuts sts. 508-228-0174.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1, 2:15, 4, & 5:15 pm 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s There’s something for everyone on your list at Murray’s Toggery Shop, and now much of it is on sale! 62 Main Street.

11 AM to 2 PM - Brunch & Live Music at Breeze Restaurant Linger over a leisurely summer Sunday Brunch while you listen to Alan James live on the guitar and mandolin. He’ll be performing on our terrace. For reservations, 508-228-4730 OR fb@thenantuckethotel.com.

The Nantucket Hotel & Resort, 77 Easton Street.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street.

11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Enjoy a glorious view while you savor a delicious Brunch at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet, 120 Wauwinet Road. Reserve Now! 508-228-8768 1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

1 PM - Shakespeare Live! From the RSC From the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-UponAvon comes a show featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren, Joseph Fiennes, Henry Goodman + The Royal Ballet, English National Opera and more. Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water Street. Tickets $20, $18 for students/seniors & children.

1 to 4 PM - Trunk Show at Made on Nantucket Meet featured designers at Made on Nantucket, 18 Old South Wharf.

1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create whaleboats & whale stamps inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection with museum admission. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street. continued on page 28

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The sun crosses the meridian line (the imaginary north-south arc) at different times. The Earth has been divided up into twenty-four time zones (about 15 degrees of longitude each), causing time zones to differ by one hour from the time zone on either side. The U.S. includes four time zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific. Clearly, Nantucket is within the Eastern timezone which is centered about the 75th line of west longitude. Locations east of longitude 75 degrees see the sun cross the meridian earlier than noon, while the locations on the western side of the line will have the sun cross their meridian later. Nantucket is east of the 75th line of longitude by about 5 degrees and it sees the sun cross the meridian line about 20 minutes earlier than those on the west side of the 75th line. Approximately one degree of longitude equals about 4 minutes of clock-time.

When sundials were the most accurate and abundant tools to measure time, the terms A.M. and P.M. were created. A.M. means ante-meridian (before the meridian) and P.M. meant post meridian, which was meant to describe the sun’s position in the sky. Now, we use A.M. and P.M. to signify a time before or after noon. diCurcio set up the sundial perfectly level and oriented it so that the meridian-line is exactly north-south using a compass. Once the dial is aligned magnetically, the gnomon is lined up to cast a shadow on the “figure of eights” which shows the time (synched to a correct watch). Installed by diCurcio, the sundial at the Maria Mitchell Association is accurate to this day.

Below are the instructions on how to read the Sun d’Isle. We hope you stop by the Maria Mitchell Vestal Street Observatory on Vestal Street to see the 1908 observatory built by the MMA and to test out the Sun d’Isle on the lawn in front. If reading shadows interests you, we encourage you to attend our Summer Speaker Series this Tuesday, August 30, to learn about the “Effects of Light at Night” with Dr. Mario E. Motta.

TO READ CLOCK TIME: Read the tip: the point of the triangular shadow.

When the tip just touches a “Figure of Eight,” then the sundial indicates clock time ON-THE-HOUR! But: take note of the month! The little figure-of-eight at the bottom tells where to read!

And: daylight saving time? If “YES,” use the ROMAN NUMERALS top circle.

TO READ THE DATE: Please read the tip: the point of the triangular shadow.

When the tip just touches one of the curves running from side-to-side, read the DATE shown at the end of the curve.

The MMA was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Maria Mitchell and to promote her belief in learning-by-doing. An astronomer and natural scientist, as well as an educator, Maria Mitchell shot to worldwide fame when she discovered a comet in 1847. For her discovery, she was awarded a gold medal from the King of Denmark – the first American and first woman to receive the honor. She served as the Professor of Astronomy and Mathematics at Vassar College from 1865 until 1888. Today, the MMA operates two observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and the birthplace of Maria Mitchell. The MMA conducts scientific research, leads classes and workshops for people of all ages year-round, and welcomes thousands of visitors to its museums and observatories. For details, visit mariamitchell.org.

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 46 No. 16 • Our 46th Season!

August 25 - 31, 2016

Featured Restaurant: 29 Fair Street

Fine Dining on Fair Street There are several restaurants on Nantucket Island a deep and appealingly earthly flavor and don’t make that are located in historic buildings, but none can the pizza soggy. A blend of fontina and mozzarella match the history of 29 Fair and few can match their add even more rich flavor, and the final touch is a cuisine. Built as a private home in 1709, the wide handful of tender fresh arugula. plank floorboards, slightly uneven from age, and dark If you like mussels, then you must try the Whiswood paneling remain throughout the three intimate pering Angels Cape Mussels on the summer menu dining rooms. Add to this warm and rustic ambiance at 29 Fair. The local mussels are fresh, and this chef the winning combination of attentive service, fine knows how to cook them with a light touch so they wine, and fantastic food of Chef Benjamin Herriman, remain tender. It’s the sauce that caught our attenand you have the perfect restaurant for romance or tion. Prepared with Whispering Angels Rosé, shallots, for a gathering of good friends. garlic, herbs, and fresh English peas, it’s full-bodied, A good way to start a meal at 29 Fair, especially smooth, and flavorful, but does not overpower the on a hot summer evening, is Herriman’s delightful mussels as so often happens when the sauce includes and refreshing Ginger Lime Melons with spicy-hot ingredients.

Proscuitto. Cool and colorful, this assemblage of Our favorite appetizer of the evening was not one freshness is sweet, juicy, salty, and spicy with slices we were originally going to order. Nantucket Lobof canteloupe and honeydew wrapped in thin slices ster Mac just sounded too heavy for a hot and humid of proscuitto, and anointed with balsamic vinegar summer evening. It took only a light persuasion from Ginger Lime Melons with Proscuitto and ginger-lime dressing... all nestled in a peppery bed our server for us to add it to our order, and we are very of fresh arugula. glad we did. We’re still not sure Fine Dinihow Chef For a heartier beginning and one that is ideal for sharing ‘round the table, Herriman manages to pack so much creamy flavor into a cheese sauce that order one of the Flat Bread Pizzas housemade here at 29 Fair. A hold-over seems so light—and he’s not tellin’! Sizeable chunks of lobster meat are (by patron demand!) from previous seasons, these are a superbly casual and throughout the dish, and we really like the salty crunch of the potato chip tasty treat in a fine dining ambiance. There are four to choose from: Mar- garnish. garita, Bianca, Fig and Proscuitto, and Mushroom. It was this last version The 29 Fair Bolognese is, according to our server, nearly famous in we chose to sample. Even with four of us to share it, we had to pace our- these parts. After tasting it, we understand the description. It’s comfort food selves so we’d still have room for our entrees. Layered on a flatbread that is all the way: the ground beef and veal with pancetta and garlic in a bright perfectly puffed on the edges, firm enough to hold the toppings, but soft tomato sauce hits the spot when you are hungry for something that is delienough to still be bread, this presents the perfect bite! Because the chef cious but not complicated. Served on top is an alfredo of pappardelle and roasts the wild mushrooms before spreading them across the pizza, they have

Mushroom Flat Bread Pizza

Whispering Angels Cape Mussels

Bartlett’s Tomato Festival!

September 10 from 10-2 Rain Date Sunday

Nantucket’s Neighborhood Restaurant!

Relaxed Lounge & Patio | Take-out Available | Plenty of Parking

16 Macy’s Lane www.akdiamonds.com 508.228.3154

• Pick Your Own Tomatoes • Salsa Contest • Special Lunch Picnic Menu • Field Games • Musical Chairs for Charity • Cheese Making Demonstrations

508-228-9403 | Open every day 8am-7pm | bartlettsfarm.com

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Nantucket Lobster Mac parmesan that you can mix in or not. We did and think it adds something special to the dish.

We love a good steak, but, let’s face it, it takes a very creative chef to come up with a new way to serve one. We think Chef Herriman does a fine job with the richly flavored truffle miso butter and sauteed wild mushrooms he serves on the Grass Fed Aged New York Strip. This sizeable strip steak is served with roasted fingerlings and pickled beets as well as lightly blanced and grilled asparagus.

We tried, but we could not choose a favorite from the last two entrees we tried last week. Both were creatively designed, deliciously executed, and just different enough to satisfy even a jaded palate.

One was the Black Cod Loin. The moist white flesh of the fish is cooked through but not overdone and separates temptingly in big flakes. Top and edges are luciously golden with a tasty crisp skin on one side. Chef has the seaGrass Fed Aged New York Strip soning just right, and we love the complimentary flavors of the very colorful sauces: golden beet puree, roasted red beet puree with verjus, and an extraordinary pistachio pesto.

The other entree tied for first place is the Butternut Squash Ravioli.

Like the Lobster Mac appetizer, this sounds like a dish more appropriate for autumn than August, but after tasting it once, we’d order it again in a heartbeat no matter what the weather. The ravioli are filled with butternut squash, nutmeg, and parmesan for a deeply satisfying, sweet flavor that is sensational with the toasted pine nuts, baby spinach, and the bright acidity of the whole roasted tomatoes served on top. The ravioli is sauteed just before plating, which adds a slight golden crunch before the sauce is poured over. We can only hope this dish remains on the Fall Menu for 29 Fair.

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29 Fair 29 Fair Street, a short walk from Main • 508-228-7800 29fairnantucket.com Dinner nightly from 6 to 9 p.m.

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was as good as we remembered from Cioppino’s when 29 Fair’s current manager Tracy Root ran that island restaurant and Chef Herriman was in the kitchen there. It was! The layers of marscarpone mousse, espresso soaked lady fingers, cocoa... If you only order one dessert, this is the one you want!

The only thing we left on this plate was a dusting of cocoa powder.

We’d be remiss if we did not also mention the Blueberry Pie: it’s a final taste of summer, and is a very fine ending to a very fine meal.

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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net

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3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at The Jetties Every afternoon at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 3:30 PM - Six Fox Whiskey Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Band Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & watch a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 Seniors (65+) & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Meet at corner of Main Street & Centre Street, by bank. Arrive 15 minutes early. 508-332-0953 7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents - “Annapurna” A funny meditation on love and loss, by Sharr White. Showing at The White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. Tickets: whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour: hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history and the ghostly tales of its past, visit the houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 Seniors (65+) & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Meet at corner of Main Street & Centre Street, by bank. Arrive 15 minutes early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595

Barrett’s Island

TOURS

see highlights of Town & Sconset Village guided by NATIVE ISLANDERS who KNOW Nantucket.

Our bus is air-conditioned, with reclining seats and large windows.

9:30AM & 12:30PM DAILY DEPARTURE FROM FEDERAL STREET (across from the Information Center)

Charter Service Also Available ph:

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fax:

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MONDAY, AUGUST 29 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Sankaty Bluff The only place to see three distinct layers of glacier sediments up close in an exposed cross-section view. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1-hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at The White Elephant, $15.

Cash only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre Streets. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1, 2:15, 4, & 5:15 pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals & birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket Hear stories of Nantucket women who went with their husbands on whaling voyages, got involved in astronomy, Temperance Crusade, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist Movement, & the Underground Railroad.

Meet at Centre & Broad sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 & Kids $10.

10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by Nantucket on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for 65+ and Teens & $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Arrive 10 min. early at Federal & India sts.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street.

1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create whale mobiles & whirligigs inspired by artifacts in the NHA collectionwith museum admission. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at The Jetties Every afternoon at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. continued on page 41

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Advertiser Directory Adventure / Eco-Tours Shearwater Excursions Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Sunset Cruise Ice Cream Cruises, & more Yankee Magazine Editors’ Pick for Best Eco-Tour

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

The most well known water tours and adventure tours of Nantucket. Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the tour that suits you: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tour, Private Charters, Sunset Cruise. New Excursions: Kids’ Fishing Trips and Clamming Excursions. shearwaterexcursions.com

Antiques The Antiques Depot Open daily One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops End-of-Season SALE!

508-228-1287 2 South Beach St

One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antiques shops, offering quality 17th, 18th & 19th Century Formal and Country Furniture, Art, Pottery, Folk Art, Decoys, China Trade, Ancient Artifacts, and an extensive collection of Marine antiques and Scrimshaw.

Proprietor Jack Fritsch also provides professional Personal Property Appraisals for estate, insurance and other purposes. Now in a new location sharing five large rooms with Nantucket House Antiques and Interior Design Studio, opposite the Nantucket Yacht Club. Visit nantucketantiquesdepot.com, and follow us on F, t, I. NantucketAntiquesDepot.com

The J. Butler Collection Open in our new location Fine Interiors, Antiques, Unique Gifts

508-228-8429 12 Main Street, Rear Courtyard

Explore our New Location. The 2016 collection has arrived featuring home décor pieces with classic appeal and elements of modern and simplified style. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily, in courtyard just off Washington Street.

JButlerCollection.com

James Robinson, Inc.

508-825-8909 2 South Beach Street

Established in 1912, James Robinson, Inc. is a fifth generation, owned & operated proprietor of antique jewelry, silver, porcelain, and glass, and crafter of the only handmade English sterling silver flatware left in the world. Over the past 35 years, our collection of 19th & 20th Century jewelry, which includes pieces from masters such as Giuliano, Castellani, Oscar Heyman, Tiffany, Cartier & Buccellati, has come to be recognized as one of the finest available. Employing the same time tested techniques used since 1510, our silversmiths in Sheffield, England, forge by hand sterling flatware that’s as singular in quality as it is practical for daily use. We are delighted to share highlights from our collection of jewelry and handmade flatware with historic Nantucket. 508-8258909 or 212-752-6166 jrobinson.com

Nantucket House Antiques & Interior Design Studio Open daily Refined country antiques. End-of-Season SALE!

508-228-1287 2 South Beach St

A leading dealer of refined country antiques since 1973, specializing in English, American and Canadian furnishings, folk art and decorative accessories. Featuring works

by Nantucket artists including Kevin Paulsen, David Halliday, Piero Fenci and Liz Akamatsu. Custom orders and full service interior design available. Now sharing five large rooms with the Antiques Depot. Open year round. Email: info@nantuckethouse.com

Rafael Osona Auctioneer

508-228-3942 Next Auction: Saturday, August 27 (previews Aug 25 & 26, 10am - 5pm) American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St

Join us at Rafael Osona Auctions, where the stage is set for a series of 12 exciting auctions from Memorial Weekend to Christmas Stroll…Thursdays and Fridays before each auction, a dazzling variety of art, antiques, oriental rugs, jewelry, silver, porcelain, and much more will be exhibited, and Saturdays all will find new owners as Rafael expertly wields the gavel. Visit RafaelOsonaAuctions.com to see full color photographs, descriptions, and measurements. Can’t bid in person on Saturday? We can execute an absentee bid on your behalf or you can bid by telephone. Come join friends and neighbors at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St., and compete for a masterpiece or bid on a bargain, but stay for the FUN!!

Rafaelosonaauctions.com

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Apparel & Accessories Blue Beetle Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry & monogrammed gifts.

Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets). Browse our nautical charm bar to design a necklace all your own. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or just strolling around town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes, handbags, & jewelry. We proudly carry designers like Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Tyler Boe, Britt Ryan, Lilla P, and MZ Wallace. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments & signs, Midge Dey Home Designs and Barefoot Dreams throws. Don’t forget that we can monogram tote bags, jewelry, iPhone/iPad covers, and outdoor entertaining items. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com BlueBeetleNantucket.com

774-333-3935 C J Laing Open daily 44 Centre Street & 10 Main Street Siasconset Resort clothing and accessories Palm Beach chic destination C J Laing has come to Nantucket! They are known for their use of genuine hand-loomed ikat cloth, sophisticated evening coats, and metallic glazed linen pants. Their fabulous silk crepe de chine blouses in original prints and breezy coverups and kaftans are perfect for island summers. C J Laing on Centre Street is the exclusive cjlaingshop.com purveyors of Stubbs and Wootton shoes for women and men.

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 Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. johnstonscashmere.com

Joy West Collection Open Daily - Experience Joy! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

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

Milly and Grace Open daily Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

Inspired by her sassy grandmother Milly and her sweet grandmother Grace, the owner decided to open a shop with them in mind. Our fabulously feminine boutique has the perfect pieces to make you and your home feel pretty and polished. If you are looking for cute clothes, jazzy jewels, adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place! millyandgrace.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat 9:30-6:30; Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

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 markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-theknow” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

Nantucketreds.com

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Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

Vol. 46 No. 16 • Our 46th Season!

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

Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided namebrand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and yearround. Fax number: 508-228-6568. nobbyshop.com

Peter Beaton

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

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

Remy Creations Summer has never looked so good!

Lifestyle line of clothing & accessories

16 Old South Wharf

This lovely wharf shop is filled with gorgeous limited edition pieces designed by Remy.

The carefully curated collection displays her love for vibrant colors and rich textures.

Each piece is hand crafted in and around her hometown of Boston, MA. REMY also offers stunning accessories and a few surprises.

RemyCreations.com

Sara Campbell Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry END OF SEASON SALE!

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

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

Style Paris

508-325-6600 Open Daily

44 Main Street Bargain Basement: 70% off!

Style Paris is a luxury women’s wear brand specializing in custom and made to measure.

All designs are manufactured in France, with stores in New York, Palm Beach, and here in Nantucket. Stop by today, or call to set up an appointment with our designer, Monday through Saturday 9-7 and 9-6 on Sundays. This week visit our Bargain Basement — “the chicest basement in Nantucket” with 70% off! www.styleparis.com

Sweet Liddle...

508-228-3214 40 Centre Street

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

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

Art Reproduction, Posters, Printing The UPS Store Open Mon-Sat Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Locally owned and operated

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

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

Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket Open daily Check the Calendar for openings

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & Seward Johnson Gallery is the only gallery that exclusively shows the work of Nantucket artists. Over the years, it has become the primary source for art on the island. The downtown building hosts a year-round schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and community-oriented arts events like our annual museum-quality exhibition drawn from

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the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one or several of our many wonderful art classes. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery Open daily.

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Hostetler Gallery Open Daily Contemporary sculptures, paintings, & works on paper

508-228-5152 42 Centre St

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

Ireland Galleries 508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs. Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!

Made on Nantucket Open daily Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the season at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss seeing the art by Marilyn Chamberlain, now back on the Wharf! We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Paul Michetti, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Rod Cole, and Lisa Maxell, and a Small selection of work by Donn Russell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Kathleen Duncombe, Sarah Hutton, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).

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

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs

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

Nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints BRING IN THIS AD FOR $5 OFF The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku

508-325-1842 17 Old South Wharf

www.freshfishprints.com Gyotaku is the art of creating prints of genuine fish on delicate handmade rice paper.

This art form captures and reproduces the exact characteristics and features of an individual fish. First practiced in the early 1800s in Asia, Gyotako provided an accurate means of measuring and recording a commercial fisherman’s actual catch. At PETE’S FRESH FISH PRINTS, Pete’s art expresses a variety of compositions, textures, and colors through this unique art form, breaking through yet keeping with the traditional boundaries. Stop by to see his unique art and variety of holiday gifts, including prints, notecards, placemats, coasters, and serving trays. BRING IN THIS AD FOR $5 OFF!

Samuel Owen Gallery Contemporary Art Gallery Artist reception: Mer’s Anchored Artists Aug. 18 6-8pm

508-680-1445 46 Centre Street

An exciting new arrival on Centre Street, Samuel Owen Gallery at Seven Seas specializes in contemporary art, both original works and multiples. Samuel Owen Gallery maintains

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an extensive inventory of work by artists Damien Hirst, Peter Tunney, Shepard Fairey, Eric Zener, Mr. Brainwash, Dale May and CANTSTOPGOODBOY, to name just a few. samuelowen.com

Auctions Rafael Osona Auctioneer

508-228-3942 Next Auction: Saturday, August 27 (previews Aug 25 & 26, 10am - 5pm) American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St Join us at Rafael Osona Auctions, where the stage is set for a series of 12 exciting auctions from Memorial Weekend to Christmas Stroll…Thursdays and Fridays before each auction, a dazzling variety of art, antiques, oriental rugs, jewelry, silver, porcelain, and much more will be exhibited, and Saturdays all will find new owners as Rafael expertly wields the gavel. Visit RafaelOsonaAuctions.com to see full color photographs, descriptions, and measurements. Can’t bid in person on Saturday? We can execute an absentee bid on your behalf or you can bid by telephone. Come join friends and neighbors at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St., and compete for a masterpiece or bid Rafaelosonaauctions.com on a bargain, but stay for the FUN!!

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories Nantucket Pool & Spa

508-228-2235 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd Open Daily 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 Facebook.com/nantucketpools Clearance Rack.

Bike Rentals Cooks Cycle

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

Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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

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508-228-4070 25 Old South Road

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

IslandBike.com

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

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

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

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

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Books & Publications On This Day in Nantucket History

by Amy Jenness available at Mitchell’s Book Corner and The Whaling Museum Gift Shop Quirky & fascinating stories that shaped this island

Nantucket is much more than beautiful beaches and sailboats. One day at a time, author Amy Jenness offers up quirky and fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped this remote island. On August 11, 1841, Frederick Douglass made his first antislavery speech at the Nantucket Atheneum. The Great Fire of July 13, 1846, devastated the island, forcing residents to rebuild what they lost. On December 5, 1981, a nor’easter stranded nearly two thousand visitors and forced seventeen pilot whales to come ashore. Read a story a day or month at a time. Celebrate an entire year of Nantucket history. ON THIS DAY IN NANTUCKET HISTORY is available for sale at Mitchell’s Book Corner and the Whaling Museum Gift Shop.

Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner Open Daily 9:30am-10pm Pre-Order new Nantucket beach reads!

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

mitchellsbookcorner.com MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 46 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about a free gift & autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events.

Nantucket Bookworks Open Daily 10am - 10pm Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books.

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

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

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

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com Service is provided thru October 12 from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website www.nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $1 or $2 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. Season passes may be purchased at the NRTA office at 20R South Water St M-F, 8-4. nrtawave.com

Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds

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

August 25 - 31, 2016

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

Nantucketislandrentacar.com 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.

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

youngsbicycleshop.com Young’s Bicycle Shop is the most convenient car and Jeep rental shop to either ferry.

We have fuel efficient Honda Fits and sedans. We also have 2 door Jeeps and 4 door Jeep Wranglers. We offer fuel efficient sedans and rugged Jeep Wrangler 4 X 4’s in both the 2 door and 4 door variants complete with the town beach permit and Great Point permit. Come see why we are the “Cycle-Logical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals!

Charters - Fishing Albacore Private Charters only Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching

508-228-5074 Slip 1010, Straight Wharf

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

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

Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm.

Call for Reservations Trolling “Catch those blues and Bass!”

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

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Open Daily Find us at one of our two locations!

4 India Street and

31 Sparks Avenue in the Stop & Shop

508.228.6215 www.nantucketcoffee.com

Bruce L. Glaskin,

LUNCH & DINNER

Attorney & Counselor at Law

featuring

Green Cards Same Sex Marriage Petitions Family Petitions Work Permits DACA Naturalization/Citizenship Removal/Deportation Consulate Processing TPS Adjustment of Status Nou Pale Kreyol Credit Cards Accepted

FREE CONSULTATION 954.473.8087 glaskinlaw.com

Delicious Thai Cuisine A Full Sushi Menu Baked Goods

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11am-2pm Daily OPEN DAILY 11am-9pm

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road www.ackthaihouse.com

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Just Do It Too - Fishing Daily Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm.

Black Sea Bass, Blues, Striped Bass, Scup

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

We do it all—catch bass, blues, black seabass, fluke, and more… Captain Marc Genthner will take you fishing aboard the 34’ custom built “JUST DO IT TOO.” The “JUST DO IT TOO” is equipped with twin diesels, full electronics, and fishing gear. Captain Marc offers a per-person fare as well as accommodations for large, private group charters.

Daily fishing excursions. Four trips a day at 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. FUN FOR KIDS: FAMILY SHIPWRECK FISHING! Call for private charter rates — half-day charters are also available. justdoittoo.com

Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

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

Children’s Apparel Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat 9:30-6:30; Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

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

Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket Open daily Classes & Workshops for all ages

508-228-0294 24 Amelia Drive

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, printmaking, textile art and mixed media.

Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from three to ninety-three. nantucketarts.org

Coaching/Consulting Coaching at the Corner

508-332-1505

Thursday morning chats at Mitchell’s Book Corner Life and success skills coaching Get a great start to your Thursday mornings – join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner. Discussions start at 8:30 AM sharp and end at 9:30 am. $15 at the door, packages available. Season passes for all 9 discussions are available now. The August 25 chat is “How to Deal with Conflict.” For more information visit CoachingatTheCorner.com CoachingatTheCorner.com

Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge 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

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

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on Food Network’s “Food Finds,” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch and Sea Salt Caramels, Coco the Whale™ truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist™ Almonds. Sweet Inspirations’ artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition collectible tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine,” “Rainbow Fleet,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. nantucketchocolate.com Open year-round.

Contests 2016 PHOTO CONTEST 508-228-9165 Deadline September 12, 2016 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net This annual photo contest has been a popular way to share you photos of Nantucket with the world. The 2016 Contest has begun: DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2016.

We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. You can mail in your prints of Nantucket Island or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution.

Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photos/contests.php

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

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

Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. By entering our contest, you give us permission to publish your photos online at www.NantucketWeddings.com and to use for promotional purposes, so do not send copyrighted photos. nantucketweddings.com

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

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

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps & metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services.

You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plus they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

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

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508-228-5814 Zero India Street

Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981

Inspired by Nantucket’s Cranberry Harvest, Sweet Inspirations Chocolatier created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweet cranberries lavishly covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. Sweet Inspirations’ exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show and Food Network’s “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets and limited edition gift tins including “Rainbow Fleet,” “Sailors Valentine,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and party favors. Other unique cranberry recipes include Cranberry Caramels with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle.

A Nantucket tradition since 1981, this amazing shop and showcase kitchen is an experience not to be missed. Discover Sweet Inspirations~NantucketChocolate.com at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. Come enjoy a complimentary tasting of delectable chocolate. nantucketchocolate.com

Furniture Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

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

Gifts Hill’s of Nantucket

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Open daily.

Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

gshill.com 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.

Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

Open daily Jewelry, Bakelite, Art Glass, & much more

MADE ON NANTUCKEThas a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses.

COSKATA­COATUE WILDLIFE REFUGE & GREAT POINT

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

508-228-5470 Open Daily 33 Straight Wharf Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

OSV permits for your 4WD or passes for your rental!

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate spring with our limited edition apparel and accessories. Up to 50% off all merchandise! We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Self­Guided Paddleboard Tours Paddleboard rentals available Thurs.­Mon. on­ site...the beauty of the refuge from the water!

Natural Discovery Tours

Join a guided oversand adventure tour of this remote wildlife refuge. Daily 9am & 1pm.

An authentic Irish pub & restaurant

The local’s choice for intimate in-town dining

Open seven days a week Serving brunch 11am - 3pm, and dinner 5:30pm - close 6 Oak Street 508.325.0992 queequegsnantucket.com

Be adventurous, go to Town Open seven days a week Serving brunch 11am - 3pm, and dinner 5:30pm - close 4 East Chestnut Street 508.325.TOWN townnantucket.com

Open seven days a week Serving lunch and dinner Live music Tue & Fri nights 4 West Creek Road 508.325.0781 kittymurtaghs.com

Our patio bar is now open at Town and Queequeg’s!

Ecosystem Tour with LLNF

The 2nd Wed. of the month at 9am. An in­ depth look at the plants, animals, and natural forces that make Coskata Coatue so unique!

Sunset Tours

July & August; Tuesday through Friday

Pickup at 33 Washington St. or the Wauwinet Gatehouse arrive 15 min. prior to departure Call for reservations & info:

508.228.6799

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Nantucket Throw

508-228-0437 Mon-Sun. from 10-6 62 Main Street The Nantucket Throw—carefully crafted and perfect for boat, home, or beach

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

Nantucketreds.com

Signs, Banners, & Posters

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

Open Monday - Saturday

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

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

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

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 24hour 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

508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com

The J. Butler Collection Open in our new location Fine Interiors, Antiques, Unique Gifts

508-228-8429 12 Main Street, Rear Courtyard

Explore our New Location. The 2016 collection has arrived featuring home décor pieces with classic appeal and elements of modern and simplified style. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily, in courtyard just off Washington Street.

JButlerCollection.com

Home Decor Milly and Grace Open daily Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

Immigration Glaskin Law

954-473-8087 Appointments available on Nantucket

Call for free consultation Immigration Law

Bruce L. Glaskin, Attorney at Law has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights and interests in court. Specializing in immigration law, we will work with you to understand the details of your unique case and give you the aggressive and professional representation you need. Bruce L. Glaskin, Attorney at Law works with a wide variety of clients on many cases. Since 1972, Bruce L. Glaskin has been committed to giving clients the outstanding legal representation they expect from a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. glaskinlaw.com

Internet Nantucket.net

508-228-6777

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More The island’s premier web portal Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

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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Jewelry Akimbo Beads & Things Open Mon.-Sat. Nantucket’s Bead Shop

Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

millyandgrace.com Inspired by her sassy grandmother Milly and her sweet grandmother Grace, the owner decided to open a shop with them in mind. Our fabulously feminine boutique has the perfect pieces to make you and your home feel pretty and polished. If you are looking for accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place!

508-901-5032 119B Pleasant Street

AKIMBO, Nantucket’s bead shop, has all the supplies you’ll need to create your own beautiful jewelry. You’ll find gemstones and pearls, and beads of glass, ceramic, and metal. Findings include ear wires, clasps, toggles, jump rings, and crimping materials as well as leather, cord, hemp, wire, and ribbon for stringing. Call us to sign up for classes!

We’re open Mon.-Sat. — come in with your friends and create some beautiful jewelry.

Our Akimbo Jewelry Kit makes a wonderful gift!

Blue Beetle Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for unique jewelry and monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Shop year-round in our store or visit us online.

BlueBeetleNantucket.com

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

508-228-3214 40 Centre Street

EMILLY BROOKE RUBIN JEWELRY DESIGN is a woman’s best friend. That is if you can find it. This “diamond in the rough” lies in a new location at 40 Centre Street.

Each piece you discover here has been created by Emilly using the most delicious materials nature has to offer. Become a devotee, collaborate on custom piece, or just wander in for a peek. You’ll be very glad you did.

G. S. Hill Gallery Open daily.

Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began. Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made.

It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. gshill.com

James Robinson, Inc

508-825-8909 2 South Beach Street

Established in 1912, James Robinson, Inc. is a fifth generation, owned & operated proprietor of antique jewelry, silver, porcelain, and glass, and crafter of the only handmade English sterling silver flatware left in the world. Over the past 35 years, our collection of 19th & 20th Century jewelry, which includes pieces from masters such as Giuliano, Castellani, Oscar Heyman, Tiffany, Cartier & Buccellati, has come to be recognized as one of the finest available. Employing the same time tested techniques used

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since 1510, our silversmiths in Sheffield, England, forge by hand sterling flatware that’s as singular in quality as it is practical for daily use. We are delighted to share highlights from our collection of jewelry and handmade flatware with historic Nantucket. 508-8258909 or 212-752-6166 jrobinson.com

Jessica Hicks Nantucket Open Daily Silver, gold,and gemstone collections

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

Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, now at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Driven by form and pattern, Jessica Hicks’ jewelry designs are at once geometric and organic. Her silver, gold,and gemstone collections incorporate both classic and unexpected motifs, able to meld with diverse personal styles. Jessica hand crafts each piece in her studio on Nantucket Island.

JessicaHicks.com

Jewel in the Sea Open daily Nantucket & Designer Jewelry

508-228-2448 6 Straight Wharf

The family-owned year round jewelry store you’ve known and loved as Jewel of the Isle has reopened as JEWEL IN THE SEA. We specialize in unique hand-crafted Nantucket themed jewelry, customized diamond engagement rings, and designer jewelry.

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

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

Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. johnstonscashmere.com

The Love Shack Open Daily 10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted pendants, charms, bracelets, cufflinks, rings & other jewelry LOLA™ pendants were made to wear and share. When you give a LOLA™ pendant you give a part of your heart, and your own connected story that goes with the giving. That’s why we offer beautiful, handmade packaging with a story card that goes with each piece.

Our packaging is hand crafted just like our jewelry, using only recycled papers and natural ties. loveshacknantucket.com

Nantucket Pearl Company Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list!

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

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

Pageo Give the gift that sparkles!

Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

508-228-6899 46 Main Street

PAGEO offers some of the most unique collections of Fine Jewelry found anywhere.

Come see their exclusive Misani Collection. PAGEO also offers consultations for custom pieces with warm advice from an expert staff. “Like” us on Facebook to get the latest info on special events. pageo.com

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

917-324-4410 2 South Beach Street

R. SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value. The firm resurrects lost techniques from the past, utilizing the most exquisite

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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. 212752-6166 or 917-324-4410 rsimantov.com

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, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

Movies & Theatre Dreamland Foundation Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More!

More than just a movie theatre

508-332-4822 17 South Water Street

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. Win 2 VIP front row & backstage passes to see Meghan Trainor in Boston September 24th! Raffle tickets on sale now at the box office. All proceeds go to the Dreamland Children’s Theater Education Program. Prize also includes 1 night stay at Seaport Boston, 2 day Thrifty car rental from Hyannis, 2 round-trip Hyline tickets and a $200 Visa gift card!

NantucketDreamland.org

Museums & Sites Maria Mitchell Association

508-228-9198

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

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

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

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

Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more.

Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. arrowheadnursery.com

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Pets

Tours

Cold Noses

508-228-5477 Straight Wharf

Open daily A special downtown pet boutique

COLD NOSES offers a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature eight different designs, including the new Nantucket Anchor. Unique hand-painted wooden ornaments showcase your favorite dog breed and iconic Nantucket sights. Conveniently located on Straight Wharf, stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or special something for a pet or pet person. coldnoses.net

Shoes & Handbags Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

Open Daily Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

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

Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. johnstonscashmere.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat 9:30-6:30; Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

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

ViVi G Shoes

508-228-0411 25 Centre Street

Open daily Chic Shoes, Haute Handbags, and Accessories

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

Vivigshoes.com

Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

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

“The Under Pants” by Steve Martin Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre

508-228-0174

1-1/2 hr tour; daily at 9:30 am &12:30 pm departs from corner of Federal & Chestnut sts Private charters available for weddings and private charters BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years. They operate comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. BARRETT’S tour buses have huge windows that afford views which can’t be matched. BARRETT’S TOURS has a tour every day at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm that departs from the corner of Federal & Chestnut streets, right across from the Information Center. Tickets are available from the driver. Charter bus service for group tours, clambakes, and weddings also available. For tour info & reservations, call us at 508-228-0174. To charter a bus for a wedding or party, fax us your dates and times at 508-228-3823, and BARRETT’S TOURS will call you back to make the arrangements.

Capture Nantucket

770-881-4566

Check website for tour details Photography Tours We offer small, personalized photography excursions all over the island. Take one of our tours, or customize your own. We cater to all levels of experience and will help you get to the best places on island to capture the best photographs, creating lasting memories of your time here. We look forward to capturing the beauty of the island with you! capturenantucket.com

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

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

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

Great Point Natural History Tour Natural Discover Tours daily at 9am & 1pm Tours offered through mid-October

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours. Tours are offered every day at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. Sunset Tours offered in July and August Tuesday-Friday; call for times. New this summer are our self-guided paddleboard tours. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car! thetrustees.org/ccwr

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466

see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com nantucketwalkabout.com

508-332-0953

See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Voted “Best of Nantucket” Scheduled tours & private tours The 2-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Nantucket in Bloom, Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Group rates are available.

See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details.

Raven’s Walk

Theatre White Heron Theatre Company

Barrett’s Tours

Nantucket Walking Tours

Sunglasses Summer Shades

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508-257-4586

See calendar of events for dates & times of walks ravens-walk.com Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England” 508-228-2156 July 22 to Aug. 12

WHITE HERON THEATRE has broken ground on what will be the new home of the White Heron Theatre Company. Opening July 22 is THE UNDER PANTS by Steve Martin and directed by Tony Award-Winner Martin Platt. Tickets at 508-228-2156 or whiteherontheatre.org whiteherontheatre.org

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.

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Transportation Boat Hy-Line Cruises Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

SeaStreak

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

Call for reservations Reliability, Luxury, Comfort

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

Watches The Trinity Collection Open daily Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

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

Weddings Nantucket Weddings

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

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

Nantucketweddings.com

Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits

508-228-2755

Open daily; wine tastings thru the season 1 North Beach Street Épernay is the only Sommelier Owned + Operated wine store on island. Offering Beer, Wine + Liquor, along with exclusive Wine Tastings + Events and Beverage Catering for your next affair. 1 N Beach Street, on the corner of Easton Street near the White Elephant and The Nantucket Hotel We Deliver, Gift Cards Available + Parking in Back epernaywines.com 508.228.2755 fb: EpernayWineAndSpiritsNantucket twitter: EpernayWines instagram: epernay_wineandspirits epernaywines.com

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5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven, Edgaron a ghostly adventure. Learn what to look for and how to become a Ghost Hunter. Adults, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. Meet at the corner of Main & Fair sts.

5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 to 7 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. Piano music

by Mollie Glazer. Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton street. 508-228-4730.

6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & watch a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour: hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history and the ghostly tales of its past, visit the houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 Seniors (65+) & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Meet at corner of Main Street & Centre Street, by bank. Arrive 15 minutes early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night with Maria Mitchell Association A tour of the starry sky + telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext. $10.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 7 to 10 AM - Early-Bird Bird Walk with MMA’s Ginger Andrews After a visit to the Museum’s ornithology collection, head out to some of the best birding areas on the island. $45; binoculars for loan while supplies last. Pre-registration required at mariamitchell.org.

8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Stump Swamp & Norwood Farm See forest, upland meadows, ponds, former cranberry bog, & flowing stream. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45-50 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past historic mansions & beautiful gardens. $15, cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this cruise with free coffee. Daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

9 AM - For Kids: Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Pirate Robin aboard the ship Endeavor and learn about pirate life & become Pirate Hunters & go on a search for treasure. Adult must accompany kids. Slip # 1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations: 508-228-5585 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1, 2:15, 4, & 5:15 pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals & birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10:30 AM - Children’s Pirate Walk & Treasure Hunt Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse; hear tales of infamous pirates, lost sailing ships,& pirate treasure. $20, Kids $15. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508257-4586. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk thru the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20, $15 for 65+ and teens, $5 Age 7-12. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Sconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board in Sconset.

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Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop All the products you love & mail order online

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

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

Nantucketbakeshop.com

Nantucket Cookie Company Open daily; we ship anywhere Small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-5814 2 Broad St., Steamboat Wharf

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats.

Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for instore pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! nantucketcookie.net

Brewers Cisco Brewers

508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7:45pm; Sun noon-last call at 6:45pm 5 Bartlett Farm 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 that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com

Coffee Shops The Bean

508-228-6215

Open at 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

Light Food & Take-Out AK Diamond’s Everything on the menu available for takeout Newly reopened with a new look & new menu

508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane

There’s great food, great value, and always a friendly face at A.K. DIAMOND’S, newly reopened for 2016. Our new menu offers finger foods like Fried Clamari with chipotle aioli, smoky & salty Sweet Potato Fries, and Sesame Chicken Satay. A.K.’s serves hearty sandwiches and big, juicy burgers, Fish-n-Chips, Fish Tacos, chicken, steaks, and fish.

AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! A.K.’S entire menu is available for you to take out and enjoy at home, at the beach, or at your jobsite. Call ahead for quick service or sip a cocktail at our bar while we prepare your lunch or dinner to go. akdiamonds.com

Atlas Tues-Sat from 5:30 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

atlasnantucket.com New, approachable, dynamic, fresh with a focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The ATLAS menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors.

Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Dine in or take out.

Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-6pm.

Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

bartlettsfarm.com Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many

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more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds.

BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and cut flowers.

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 29 Centre Street

Dinner: Wed-Mon 5:30-9:30pm; Lunch: Mon., Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Breakfast: Sat-Sun 8am-1pm

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts Sat-Sun., plus savory lunches and fabulous dinners Monday, Wednesdays-Saturdays (closed Tuesdays). Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available.

MasterCard and Visa accepted. nantucketbistro.com

Claudette’s Catering

508-257-6622 Post Office Sq. Siasconset

Open daily 8am to 3pm Outdoor dining and catering

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

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar 508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30am-9pm 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina Open daily 7am-2am Full Breakfast served all day

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

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

The Faregrounds Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Nantucket’s Premier Sports Bar Affordable Family Dining

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant Open daily for Lunch, Buck-a-Shuck, Dinner 4 Bathing Beach Rd. at Jetties Beach Restaurant, Bar, & Beach Shop. Live Music Nightly!

508-228-2279 thejetties.com

Come to JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT great food, summer cocktails, gorgeous sunsets, and for all the fun you want to have at the beach! Buck-a-Shuck from 3-5 pm. Serving lunch every day from 11:30 to 4, and dinner nightly from 5pm. Bar opens at 11:30 every day. Our Beach Shop rents beach chairs & umbrellas and has all you need for your day at the beach on Nantucket. And, there’s plenty of parking! Open through Labor Day. Call about holding your next event or private party at JETTIES.

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Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426)

Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-3pm Dinner Mon-Sat 4pm-8:30pm

siamtogonantucket.com

Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables.

The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand.

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm.

7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

sophietspizza.com

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish.

Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by see if you can resist a slice.

Thai House Nantucket

508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road

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

Markets Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-6pm.

Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

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

Lunch, Dinner, Bar Menu; Open Mon-Sat. Newly reopened with a new look & new menu

Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane

774-333-8121 41 Main Street

ARNO’S has reopened this season to feature modern Italian dining. Inspired by his Sicilian roots, Chef A.J. Black creates critically acclaimed dishes from the freshest of ingredients. His cuisine is always evolving, and the passion Chef Black puts into every dish is immeasurable. Try one of his pasta dishes: Fettucine Mari Monte, Cannelloni, or Lobster Fra Diavolo. Or feast on his Lamb Ossobuco, Tagliata Toscana, Saltimbocca Alla Romana, or Pollo Milanese. ARNO’S offers a world-class wine list to accompany his authentic Italian cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner daily. ArnoBistro.com

Atlas Tues-Sat from 5 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

508-325-0308 10 India Street

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

Black-EyedSusans.com

Brant Point Grill Sunday Brunch Buffet 10am-2pm

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

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

Breeze Restaurant

508-228-4730 at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street Open daily Dine Indoors or Enjoy Our Outdoor Terrace or Front Porch The family friendly Breeze Restaurant serves New England Coastal Cuisine either indoors in our dining room or outdoors on the Terrace – complete with fire pits. Our dinner menu features a delectable selection of fresh appetizers and entrees. Enjoy cocktails, lighter fare and live music on our Front Porch. breezebarandcafe.com

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470

Dinner: Wed-Mon 5:30-9:30pm; Lunch: Mon., Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Breakfast: Sat-Sun 8am-1pm

29 Centre Street

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

Children’s Café

508-228-2284 at Childrens Beach

Open from 7am to 8pm

Enjoy breakfast on the beach at the new CHILDRENS CAFE at Children’s Beach. This sister restaurant to the popular Easy Street Cantina also serves sandwiches, seafood, and has an extensive menu for kids. Great food and a fantastic view! Open daily.

Open daily 5:30am-9pm

There’s great food, great value, and always a friendly face at A.K. DIAMOND’S, newly reopened for 2016. Our new menu offers finger foods like Fried Clamari with chipotle aioli, smoky & salty Sweet Potato Fries, and Sesame Chicken Satay. A.K.’s serves hearty sandwiches and big, juicy burgers, Fish-n-Chips, Fish Tacos, chicken, steaks, and fish.

AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! A.K.’S entire menu is available for you to take out and enjoy at home, at the beach, or at your jobsite. Call ahead for quick service or sip a cocktail at our bar while we prepare your lunch or dinner to go. akdiamonds.com

Arno’s

Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm

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Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

Restaurants AK Diamond’s

August 25 - 31, 2016

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

atlasnantucket.com New, approachable, dynamic, fresh! Atlas offers an ambiance that you can enjoy with your family on any evening, on date night (first or 200th) or with your greatest friends.

An approachable and dynamic atmosphere with focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and sumptuous vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors.

Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Dine in or take out.

508-228-6005 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport

“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds.

Dune 508-228-5550 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 6- 9:30 pm Lunch 11:30-2:30 20 Broad St Where chic meets casual comfort.

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

DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina Open daily 7am-2am

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

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies.

Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food.

EasyStreetCantina.com

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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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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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The Faregrounds Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials, Early Birds and a different All You Can Eat every night. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party!

FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal thefaregrounds.com/

Fifty-Six Union

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

Tues.-Sat. Bar opens at 5, Dinner starts at 5:30

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

FIFTY-SIX...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. fiftysixunion.com

Kitty Murtagh’s

508-325-0781 Lunch 11:30-5; Dinner from 5 pm; Sunday Brunch 11:20-2:30 Nantucket’s Only Irish Pub & Restaurant 4 West Creek Road

In Ireland, pubs are places to socialize, relax & maybe conduct a little business. Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery are continuing that tradition on Nantucket at KITTY MURTAGH’S. Named after John’s grandmother, everything about Kitty’s is eclectic and fun. Decorated with Irish signs, antiques, and furniture, the pub exudes authenticity. Relax & enjoy traditional hearty fare. Join us downstairs in our intimate dining room for entrees like Kitty’s Pork Schnitzel or Guiness Battered Fish-n-Chips.

Nightly seafood specials draw from Nantucket’s local catch. You can add Nantucket’s best soup & salad bar to any entree for just a few dollars. Top it all off with a pint of Guinness in a traditional 20-oz glass. Live music every Tuesday and Friday.

Queequegs Brunch Daily 11am-3pm. Dinner nightly from 5:30pm.

The locals’ choice for intimate in-town dining

508-325-0992 6 Oak Street

Nestled on a side street behind the Atheneum, QUEEQUEG’S offers a romantic spot for dinner in a fun bistro setting with an intimate bar scene. The cozy dining room, with it’s warm color scheme and eclectic artwork, radiates comfort. Our patio is a fun retreat from the hustle and bustle of town. QUEEQUEG’S menu pushes the envelope of “American Eclectic” and takes you on a culinary voyage that blends home-style comfort food with European flavors. Our chef has honed his skills to the point where every bite resonates with love-it-in-an-instant flavor. In the heart of down town, QUEEQUEG’S is the local secret that’s finally out. queequegsnantucket.com

508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables.

The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

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

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sophietspizza.com Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish.

Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by and see if you can resist a slice.

Thai House Nantucket 508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

Town

508-325-TOWN (8696) Brunch Daily 11am to 3pm; Dinner from 5:30pm. 4 East Chestnut Street TOWN Restaurant is a Global cuisine wonderland, offering uplifted dishes sourced from every corner of the globe. Taste our tantalizingly bold, sumptuous flavors within a cool, casual, sexy Eastern-styled lounge. Offering traditional dishes with a twist; Ancho Dusted Shrimp & Grits, and Red Thai Curry Chicken all capture your taste buds and transport you to another land! Town is conveniently located on East Chestnut St.; our inviting dining lounge and patio with Asian accents brings you to paradise, making this a memorable dining experience! Be adventurous, go to TOWN! TownNantucket.com

Seafood Souza’s Seafood

508-228-9140 Open 9am-7pm with a full selection of seafood 23 Trotter’s Lane Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base and Nantucket bay scallops frozen within 20 minutes of shucking (the freshest tasting frozen scallops). Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.

45 Sparks Avenue

THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented. Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and enclosed patio dining also available.

Reservations recommended. Call us to book your celebration! theseagrille.com

The Ships Inn Dinner Wed-Sun from 5:30pm; Dory Bar open 5 ‘til close American Brasserie

508-228-0040 13 Fair Street

The diverse menu features a variety of seasonal specials and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. Stop in for a drink at our Dory Bar and check out our menu.

Surely you’ll want to stay for dinner. Reservations are recommended but not necessary, walk-ins are welcomed. Dinner is served Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 pm; Dory Bar opens at 5

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Rose & Crown

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger). Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. Entertainment nightly. theroseandcrown.com

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Vineyard Nantucket Vineyard Open daily 10 to 6

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

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

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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 41

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street.

1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create arrowheads & coral necklaces inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection, with museum admission. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2 to 4 PM - Free Stitching Gam Bring your needlework project to this informal weekly gathering hosted by expert instructors in the NHA’s historic1800 House, 4 Mill Street.

2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at The Jetties Every afternoon at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 4:45 PM - Mindful Meditation Group Here+Now is a program highlighting the benefits of stress relief through mindful meditation. All levels of meditators welcome. Family Resource Center, 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin.

4:30 PM - Studio Two Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 to 7 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. Acoustic guitar music by Alan James. Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730.

6 to 9 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Restaurant After dining as a family, your children can join our Kids’ Deck team members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & watch a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7 PM - “Human & Environmental Effects of Light at Night” Dr. Mario E. Motta, cardiologist at North Shore Medical Center, will explain the effects of light pollution and will describe best practices for the change over to efficient LED lighting. The Maria Mitchell Association Science Speakers Series, 33 Washington Street. $10.

7 to 10 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Enjoy the music of Yellowred at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour: hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history and the ghostly tales of its past, visit the houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8 PM - Free Author Talk with Dan Shaughnessy & Stan Grossfeld Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy and editor Stan Grossfeld sit down for a conversation about New England baseball.

Nantucket Atheneum, Great Hall, 1 India Street 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 mi, 90 min. stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House & 2 of Nantucket’s haunted hotels. Led by the original guide. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. $5 for age 7-12 Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank by 8:15 pm. 508-332-0953

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Smooth Hummocks See this rare and fascinating island ecosystem with rare wildflowers & grasses. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip $10; binoculars available for loan. LLNF, 110 Eel Point Road 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on this thrilling offshore adventure. Sightings guaranteed!

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8:30 AM - Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary through Nantucket’s beautiful parks. $15. Cash only. Meet 10 min. early at Centre & Main sts. in front of bank. 508-332-0953.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this cruise with free coffee. Daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House. 508-228-6799. thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1, 2:15, 4, & 5:15 pm 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10:30 AM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket Hear about founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & Quakerism, whaling, the effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex.

Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10.

10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour for Ages 13+ Discover the hidden history of Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi, 80 min tour. $20, $15 Age 65+ & Teens.

Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre Sts by bank steps 10 min early.

10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Bernard Moran Bernard Moran will be signing copies of his book at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street.

1 PM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour: discover the wonders of the remote

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1:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

1:30 to 3 PM - Writers Group at Mitchell’s Book Corner Mitchell’s invites all aspiring writers to share their work (all genres) and offer feedback to fellow writers. Upstairs at 54 Main Street.

1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands on History for Children Create scrimshaw inspired by artifacts in the NHA collection, with museum admission. The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on lives of the survivors in later years. Tour departs from The Whaling Museum Lobby, Rain or Shine, 13 Broad Street.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at The Jetties Every afternoon at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4:30 PM - Buckle & Shake Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven, Edgaron a ghostly adventure. Learn what to look for and how to become a Ghost Hunter. Adults, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. Meet at the corner of Main & Fair sts.

5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Band Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 to 7 PM - Recovery with Resqwater Tasting Taste the secret of how Resqwater helps prevent hangover systems & aids in muscle recovery with their gluten free, vegan, certified kosher remedy. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach St. epernaywines.com 5 to 7 PM - Front Porch: Live Music & Cocktails Join us for live music, drinks, & an afternoon light menu. Piano music

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members for a free, supervised “Make your own S’mores” & coloring activity while you linger over dinner. 508-228-4730 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Makerspace - Knitting and Crocheting Circle Make 8 inch squares for charity and have patterns and yarn you may use and needles or hooks available for purchase or bring your own project to work on. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6:45 to 8:45 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a beverage & watch a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered every evening. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7 PM - “Using Drones for Environmental Conservation” Lecture by Seth Engelbourg will analyze the scientific applications of using unmanned aircraft systems for environmental conservation.

Maria Mitchell Assn Science Speakers Series, 33 Washington St. $10.

7 PM - “Whales Alive: Music of Whales” Concert Concert features music based on themes from the songs of the whales, interwoven with the whales’ voices.$10 for concert; $50 for concert & reception. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, nha.org/tickets 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour: hear about Nantucket’s fascinating history and the ghostly tales of its past, visit the houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8 to 9:15 PM - “From Tragedy to Transcendence” Guitarist Steven Hancoff presents the life and legacy of J. S. Bach using a variety of media – music, art, video – and will tell the story of this legend of western culture. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min. eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House and Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Led by the original guide. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. $5 for age 7-12 Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank by 8:15 pm. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night with Maria Mitchell Association Join MMA astronomers for a tour of the starry sky and telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10.

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