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A Snippet in Time by Sarah Teach After decades spent traveling the globe, serigraph master, satire sculptor and painter Donn Russell chose to make his home on Nantucket. Long-time island art enthusiasts may recognize Russell's work from his eponymous gallery on Old South Wharf, which was active from 1978 to 2001. The artist—who has been known to give away his best work when he cannot fathom selling it— boasts a portfolio that is diverse in media yet clings to a common theme. A Russell is a snippet in time, a moment that's not quite real, but somewhere close to it. Both intricate and abstract, this artist's pieces dance the line of reality. They evoke nostalgia in you for places you've been, and also for places and moments you can only visit by viewing them. At 85, the soft-spoken gentleman artist reflects on his creations, which are as far-reaching as the ground he has trod. Russell grew up in a deeply artistic family, but came into his talent entirely on his own. The Braintree, MA native Donn Russell says, “It started when I was in high PHOTO BY BEVERLY HALL, COURTESY OF THE AAN school, and I had a wonderful art teachPERMANENT COLLECTION er. She would grab things that I had painted and send them away and they'd win prizes. To look at them now, they are pretty crude. But I took interest; I stayed after school and painted with her. She was my great influence. My mother was a watercolor painter, but she didn't care about too much besides her art. A dinner roast might sit in the oven all continued on page 13

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 ALL DAY - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $9.95; half basket for $5.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Plus daily omelete bar. At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad Streets. 7:50 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town A 2 mile, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk-with historic commentarydown beautiful streets and lanes most visitors never find. $15 for everyone. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953. Meet at Centre & Main Sts for 8 am departure. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Coaching at the Corner Join us upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner for an insightful and tool building discussion moderated by certified professional coach, Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC - “ How to Say No Nicely” More information: www.CoachingatTheCorner.com. $15 at the door. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Robin of Raven’s Walk and discover the legends of Nantucket’s most infamous pirates. During the voyage we will learn about the pirate life. The adventure will end with a search for pirate treasure. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations recommended: 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf across from the Hyline office. www.endeavorsailing.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour Join a guided oversand adventure tour and discover the wonders of this

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remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Tour starts/ends at Maria Mitchell Science Center, 33 Washington Street, with a convenient stop at Wauwinet Gate House. Private tours (8 people) can be scheduled by appointment. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy Join the Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens to the public. A great program for all ages. This program is very popular so please pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10 or $5 for MMA members. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St. 9 to 11 AM - Family Nature Walk Join us for a family friendly nature adventure! Every other week is a Family Insect Hunt to a nearby park. The other weeks focus on birds, ponds, and geology - come on all of them to become an expert! Adult $10, Child $5. Register: mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. Meet at MMA Natural Science Museum, Corner of Milk and Vestal Streets. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 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 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 19

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Getting Paid in “Happy” by Robert P. Barsanti In the new millennium, we start the school year before Labor Day. The state wants 180 days, the lawyers want us to watch the disclaimers, and everyone wants to be done before the beginning of July. So, before the sales begin, we trudge off to school with our binders, our pens, and our class lists ready to go. Once the students finally arrive in their places with bright shiny faces, I touch on the classroom rules, the bathroom pass, and attendance before we get to the matter at hand. I have been a teacher long enough and in one space, that half of the students know what I am about to say before I begin. “The goal of this class,” I state “is for you to be fat, happy, and forty.” My students, in their tight jeans and midriff shirts, shudder at the thought that they may one day be fat. “Fat,” I define “means that you can order the brownie supreme should you wish to. You don’t need to pedal a bike to get to work. You can enjoy that idle American life that our grandparents dreamed of. “Forty” is beyond imagining for my students. “Forty” is the realm of parenthood and iced tea. But, “Forty” signifies to them that life can be very long and forty-year-old you would like to see passing grades on the report card. “Happy” causes the most difficulty. I define “happy” as doing work that you enjoy most of the time. No one, not even rap artists and swimsuit models, enjoy every hour on the clock. My students, who see themselves as pro athletes, models, and backup dancers for Nicki Minaj, can’t understand how their professional life could be anything but “happy.” And yet, when I asked them to look around at the people they know who work, they think that they are not happy (and they wonder how that modeling continued on page 12

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A Labor of Love by Carri L. Wroblewski BRIX Wine Shop The first time I sat at the foot of the steep, terraced slopes of Alto Adige in northern Italy was the first time I truly understood the magnitude of how difficult it must be to harvest those vineyards. The four us, my very best friends, looked up in awe knowing that no machine would ever pick those grapes—the hillside so slanted it almost looked upside down. With Labor Day on our doorstep, it got me thinking: Who does pick those grapes? And just how labor intensive is it? Then I started thinking bigger picture. Just how much labor goes into a bottle of wine before you pour it into your glass? From the type of grape it is to the place where it grows, here are some of the world’s most labor-intensive libations.

VINES THAT CLING There are some wine regions where the vineyards are painstakingly difficult to harvest due to their challenging locations. The Mosel region in Germany, which is known for its world class Riesling, has by far the most labor-intensive vineyards in the world. Rising up from the River Mosel, the vineyards here barely cling to the steep hillsides. Incapable of being harvested by machines all of the grapes are handpicked by vineyard workers. It is said that it takes seven times the amount of manpower to harvest these grapes than it does flatter vineyards sites such as the Medoc in Bordeaux. The vines in the Mosel are also trained to grow so that people working in the vineyard can do so horizontally, rather than the more arduous way, on the vertical. Still, steep is steep, and vineyard worker’s lives have been lost to the tough topography. The Northern Rhone, one of the oldest wine producing areas in France, also boasts vineyards that are tucked into the mountainside on very narrow terraces with treacherous terrain. Here the Syrah grape reins king—think Côte-Rôtie, Cornas, and Crozes-Hermitage. Just as they do in Switzerland, because the incline is so steep, a pulley system is often utilized to transport

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Family Cookout Recipes Old & New by Leah Mojer Cheese & Wine Manager, Bartlett's Farm Summertime on Nantucket has many delights. For me, family cookouts are the highlight. I am beyond lucky to have family living on-island, their roots going back many, many generations. Thirteen I believe! In addition to throwing the “Nantucket Native” trump card around, food, culture, and cooking is second nature for my family here. Our love language. Weddings, funerals, new babies, new jobs. Food is how we express our love, gratitude, comfort and joy for one another. Sometimes, the occasion is simply because it’s gorgeous outside or we have some extra wood to burn in the fire pit, but the procession of events is alway the same. The grill gets fired up, stuffed to the gills with burgers, vegetables, and grilled bread. The deck table, dressed in one of my stepmother’s beautiful paisley tablecloths becomes the centerpiece for the array of delights from the grill. The antique soapstone potting sink is the staging for the bar: its wells filled to the brim with craft bottles of ice cold beer and wine. Next come the cousins, siblings, neighbors, and coworkers, all family once they step into the backyard. All those family recipes, some old and some newly born out of inspiration from a beautiful tomato, a glistening filet of fresh striper, or fresh ear of native corn come to life outside on the back deck, under the giant umbrella sparkling with Christmas lights. Pure heaven.

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Challenge Grant Could Boost Arts on Island

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Nantucket Arts Council could gain $100,000 in coming weeks to sustain the arts on Nantucket, through a matching challenge grant from the Hall-Froelich Foundation. The monies would be used to advance the Nantucket Arts Council mission of encouraging the growth and stability of all the arts on Nantucket including visual, performing and literary arts. The William Froelich Foundation, with offices in New York City and Nantucket, helps to fund a wide variety of cultural initiatives from conservation to animal welfare to education and the arts, in awards up to $50,000. On Nantucket, the foundation has supported such diverse groups and efforts as Nantucket Historical Association, CatTrap Nantucket, and Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals. A major supporter of Nantucket Arts Council for several years, the foundation awarded $45,000 to NAC last year. Beverly Hall, longtime Nantucket arts activist and a board member of Nantucket Arts Council, now oversees the foundation’s activities under the HallFroelich Foundation designation. Under Hall’s direction, the Froelich Foundation has also helped individual Nantucket residents to continue training in their chosen disciplines including photography, acting, and other creative pursuits. Nantucket Arts Council will make direct appeals to their continuing and new supporters to raise the matching funds. The public may donate by visiting the Nantucket Arts Council website at nantucketartscouncil.org or by calling 508325-8588. Founded in 1973, Nantucket Arts Council is a non-profit organization that supports and encourages a collaborative community of the visual, performing, and literary arts through education, grants, scholarships, and events. Nantucket Arts Council recognizes and supports artists on Nantucket through community scholarships and funding programs; stages signature annual events such as the Nantucket Arts Festival and Shakespeare in the Garden; and provides grants and programming to ensure that Nantucket’s children are afforded the opportunity to get up close and personal with performers and artists and attend productions that might otherwise be unattainable because of our location. Recent activities of Nantucket Arts Council include the mostly sold-out 2013-2014 Winter/Spring Concert Series bringing outstanding professional musicians to Nantucket and a continuing collaboration with Nantucket Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center to bring live streaming of Metropolitan Opera, National Theatre of London, and the Bolshoi Ballet to screens at the Dreamland.

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Rust Never Sleeps by Dr. Sarah Oktay, Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station (see www.yesterdaysisland.com for expanded article, website links, & notations)

Well, I wish I was reviewing a 1979 Neil Young and Crazy Horse album (although that would be a bit weird and not all that timely), but in fact I am talking about the rust tide which has reared its ugly head once again in Nantucket Harbor. You can easily see it from shore in the Wauwinet area as a series of rusty brown stains that tarnish the surface of the water in pools and streaks. This is from an algae bloom which tends to be located east of Pocomo in the slower to flush Head of the Harbor area. Last week I took a sample of water in a rust tide patch to corroborate some of the algal species, and this week we will sample it again to verify if it is primarily the same species that has been tormenting us in the past, the dreaded Cochlodinium polykrikoides. Sometimes due to a combination of factors, the algae species present can “bloom” or increase rapidly in numbers, tinting the water and causing adverse impacts. The phenomenon is not that different from the way cancer cells multiply in tissue: something triggers a beneficial growth situation such as introducing more food, a change in temperature, or something else metabolically advantageous that causes these organisms to multiply out of control. This infamous rust tide is caused by a dinoflagellate called Cochlodinium polykrikoides which is a small unarmored (some dinoflagellates have “armor” or plates of cellulose) 2-8 cell organism with flagellas which are little whip like tails that aid in locomotion and feeding. Some dinoflagellates like C. polykrikoides are mixotrophic; that is they both have chlorophyll and can photosynthesize, and they eat other organisms on those days that they don’t feel like cooking. Dinoflagellates often contain chlorophylls a and c and fucoxanthin (along with other pigments that give them a reddish color) and they have two flagella for swimming through the water, one of which is contained in a spiral groove on the body. C. polykrikoides is, in this case a pretty typical run of the mill marine plankcontinued on page 22

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September 12 is the deadline to enter the 2014 Yesterday’s Island Photo Contest. For more than 20 years, this popular contest has been a terrific way for you to share your images of Nantucket Island. Any season, any view, any time period (we love the old photos) are accepted, as long as the photo was taken on Nantucket. You might even win one of the cash prizes. Winning photos and many deserving honorable mention will be shared with our readers in our Autumn Edition, which hits the stands on October 2. They will also be posted at www.YesterdaysIsland.com after the print edition. Photos are accepted in print format and in electronic format (high resolution only). If you mail in a CD with your images, remember to include your last name in each image tag. Prints and CDs with digital photos should be mailed in with the entry form at Nantucket.net/photocontest to YI Photo Contest, P.O. Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554. Entries must be postmarked by September 12, 2014. Photos received later will be entered in the 2015 contest.

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Treats to Savor Slowly Nantucket Candy Company at 48 Centre Street has the perfect chocolate treat to savor slowy: turtles! Their Sea Salt Caramel Turtles are a heavenly blend of slow roasted pecans or cashews, handmade with buttery, rich caramel, chocolate and of course, sea salt, which tops off this perfect creation. Our luscious caramel is made in small batches to ensure that it is soft and will melt in your mouth with every bite. These turtles come in several versions: white chocolate, dark, milk. If you are a cranberry lover, you must try our Signature Cranberry Sea Salt Turtles. This divine fusion of sweet, buttery and salty flavors is sure to please your palate. Stop into this shop at Centre & Broad sts. today to try them!

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career failed). They look to their teachers, and, more specifically, they look at the school janitors. They think of themselves sweeping the floors, stocking the toilet paper, and emptying the trash cans, and they shudder. Martin Luther King spoke of the school janitors and street sweepers: “If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as a Michaelangelo painted or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. “ Being “happy” in your work doesn’t mean that everyone looks at your job with envy, but that you look at your job with something approaching envy. Not everyday, in particular, not the day after the Senior Prank, but most days the janitors leave the school better than they found it. Then I ask them to find one of the janitors who doesn’t have a smile. That stops them. I don’t share a sad fact with my students. Very few people are happy with the profession they chose. Many of us took the courses, got into a nice paying job, and then realized, ten years later, that being a mason wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. Instead, it meant busy Sundays, sore knees, and a back that is one cobblestone away from traction. Being a bartender seemed like a great idea when you were 18, but by 40, you have made one too many “skinny” Cosmos. Sometimes we find ourselves in professions that fit us well in our youth, but have become tight and unsightly in the later years. Sometimes we find careers that bury us amid poisoned personalities and sickly supervisors. And sometimes life happens. Kids arrive, parents falter, and the mortgage payment is due on the fifteenth. Not every janitor has a smile. For most of us who cannot hit a curve ball or tweak in front of millions, adulthood involves transferring one dream for another. Perhaps I cannot play professional football and sign my name two hundred times a day, but I can coach it. Perhaps I cannot rise in Blackrock Financial, but I can raise children. Perhaps my paintings will never make me rich, but I can still stand at the easel before I try to sell that compound in Polpis. If, we are honest with ourselves when we look in the mirror, most of us have to admit that we have day jobs and hobbies. We teach middle school science all winter in Connecticut so that we can spend the summer catching tuna at the Bonita Bar. We make sandwiches from 10 to 2 so that we can be home when the kids get off the bus. We paint houses so that when the wind and tide are right, we can ride the break off of Cisco for a few hours in the morning. Ultimately, Nantucket becomes the best rationalization. You paint houses, tend bar, cater the wine festival special dinners, and open scallops so that you can live thirty miles out to sea on an island in the sea of time. To live on Nantucket is to make it work. You find the labor that you have to do to keep your name out of the paper and the mortgage current. Living on Nantucket is its own career. One year the money flows in, the next it flows out; and in between you wiggle your toes deep into the sand and cling hard. Or, more likely, you grab the hands of the people around you, then lean hard into the tide. Labor Day is a holiday for adults. It celebrates the transformation of careers into labor, with all of the trade-offs, disappointments, and treasures that came along with it. We turn off the register, bury the phone in the glove compartment, and shut the computer off. Then, we drive out to Fortieth Pole, back the truck towards the ocean, and start the hibachi. We are all here, in the fading light of summer, enjoying the silence, and getting paid in "happy."

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night because she was too busy finding just the right color blue. So my dad learned to be a good cook!” Teenage Russell was such a gifted singer that he became a crooner on the nationally syndicated CBS weekly broadcast, “Youth on Parade.” He and his fellow songbirds traveled the country dressed in costume, bringing joy to wounded World War II soldiers. “Once the war ended,” Russell says, “the program lost funding, so I went to college.” The young man won a scholarship to study music at Boston University. To his dismay, Russell learned that while he loved making music, he hated studying it. He says, “I quit school halfway through my second year. Came back home with my tail between my legs, and spent the following summer with my mother, just painting in our chicken-coop-turned-studio. She'd look at my stuff and say, 'You're not so bad!’” His uncle, a noted illustrator, encouraged him to pursue art as a career. With his mother's help, Russell enrolled in Pratt Institute, and later the School of Visual Arts, then the Art Students League of New York. He says warmly, “That's where I finally felt at home.”

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The art world embraced him right back, and with just as much vigor. A painting major who was working mostly with watercolors, Russell started winning awards from the likes of the National Academy of Design, the Hartford Atheneum and Silvermine Arts Center. It wasn't long before that exposure earned him a spot in Greenwich Village's Waverly Gallery. His first encounter with commercially reproduced art came when Russell displayed his watercolors on the wrought iron fences of NYC's Washington Square. Publisher I. B. Fischer discovered and started duplicating the art as prints. As much as he loved the Big Apple, Russell may as well have been one of the ramblin' Allman Brothers. Starting at age 20, the young man planned a major international trip each year to assuage what he calls "almost a need to travel." He says, “I went to Mexico every summer and got jobs up in the mountains, where they needed murals on the walls of their cantinas. I got free room and board, plus a few extra pesos for whatever else I wanted. I always fell in with people who were doing unusual things, and I'd join them for a while. I would go see Granada, learn how to dance. Mexico and Japan are the most artistically inspiring places I have ever been. As an artist in Japan, everywhere you go, you get dozens of little school kids coming out to see what you're doing. I would sit down and they would all crowd around my pad of paper. They would point at little things, but they wouldn't make a single noise, aside from the occasional ahh or ooh.” Russell didn't fall in love with every place he visited. “I never did very much in Africa,” he says. “It's not a place you want to sketch. The terrain is flat and not very exciting. It's just white dirt." He continues, “And though I never painted much in the north countries, I do love London. I also found Russia fascinating. I went in the spring, when it's actually called mud time. Everything is really mucky, but an interesting mucky, like the overflow of a volcano. And there are all these beautiful, grand buildings coming out of the muck.” “I went around the world, painting, sketching. But the more I traveled, the more I got hooked on other art mediums, like serigraphy and sculpture.” Better continued on page 16

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known as screen printing, serigraphy is a highly involved process that is not for the faint of art. Russell, who cites the form's intricacy as his reason for favoring it, says, “After having taken a college class in screen printing, I went back to school for a refresher course and was hooked. I ended up doing it for the rest of my life.” In his heyday, the artist could spend an entire year on a single serigraph, creating a scene, cutting out a corresponding stencil, and adding layer upon layer of meticulously planned ink coats. Russell's world travels continued, as did his exploration of art forms. “My first sculpture,” he says, “began when I was walking along the beach and picked up a piece of wood. I thought, ‘I can make something out of that.’ It became the potbellied body of a man, and I added things to the top of it.” His sculpture period lasted for the better part of a decade, propelled by increasing recognition of his work. Images of his sculptures graced the pages of The New Yorker, Time, Life and Fortune, and they became coveted from London to Manhattan. “The sculptures were popular,” he surmises, “because they were sophisticated jokes in a way. They were very big with one social group in New York who bought them all. But I got tired of it; I felt like I was repeating myself. When everybody says you're a wonderful artist, then you can just do the same thing in a different color, over and over. I wasn't that kind of artist. So I went back to painting, almost all in acrylics this time, because I could carry them around the world.” Though he traipsed all over Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the South Pacific, Central America, and Africa, Russell always made his way back home to the States. He says, “One day, the famous interior decorator Billy Baldwin came into a Madison Avenue gallery where my work was being shown. He and his two friends said they had a house on Nantucket Island, and they went there every summer. They invited me for a visit, and it was like nirvana. It has a very pure white light that artists crave. There's no land around it, no tall buildings.” When visiting a place as beautiful as Nantucket, an inspired artist probably cannot help but begin making art immediately. “At first,” Russell says, “I did my number of boats in the harbor like everybody else does. Then I got into designing the island, not just copying it. I took different parts of the island and put them continued on page 17

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together into something abstract yet real.” “Visiting Nantucket was one matter, but to get a house on the island was another story,” says Russell. “My roommate Arthur frequented a Main Street real estate place that was run by Eleanor Royal. She was in her eighties and wore stilettos and Chinese gowns split up the sides, all the way to her hip, paired with orange and blonde wigs down to her waist. Art used to bring her coffee every morning, and the two of them would sit there and schmooze. He would ask her, ‘You have something for 15 thou?’ And even then, 15 thou was nothing. She'd pat the back of his hand and say, ‘No, you poor dear. You have to wait until you make a little bit more money.’ So this happened every day for four or five years. One day, he went by and helped her get her key into the door, and said, ‘Got anything for 15 thou?’ She said, ‘No, but I think I've got one for 10!’ Arthur had a giant jar of 50 cent pieces that he had been collecting since he got out of the Army in '45. We sat there and counted them, and they came out to $8,000.” Just like that, the duo became summer residents. Russell entered Nantucket during what he calls an artistic golden age. Old South Wharf in particular was a creative hotspot, and featured galleries of artists that ranged from painters and jewelry makers to scrimshanders and miniature furniture makers. In 1978, after years of having his work displayed in various island galleries, Russell finally opened his own space on the wharf. When Channel 5 WCVB Boston shot an hour-long special that portrayed the island's Fourth of July scene, they followed Russell through his gallery and studio on the wharf. The artist's 15-minute slot on the show earned him the affectionate title of Mayor of Old South Wharf. “The mayor title is not always meant to be complimentary!” Russell insists. But he claims there was more to the nickname than just his TV presence: “I was a go-getter. People would say that if you wanted to put up balloons and crepe paper, you should get Donn Russell. People still walk down Main Street and say, ‘hey mayor, how ya doing?’” Fanfare aside, the wharf life was not always glamorous. Russell recalls, “We'd sit outside our galleries because it was so hot. It got boring just staying there all day, so I used to get up and walk around and leave little notes saying, ‘If you must have it, buy it now and leave the money.’” Like it or not, Nantucket has changed since the days of “Leave the money” signs on a cash drawer. Russell offers his perspective on the transformation: “The island doesn't grow, but it seems like it does. There are many more peocontinued on page 18

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ple now, and the types of people have changed. It used to be that everybody was laidback and took things as they came. It's become very bureaucratic. I guess it has to be if you want so many people here. Old timers used to say that tourists had two things: one pair of underwear and one ten-dollar bill, and they changed neither. Now they spend big bucks. Before, if art cost $2,000, it was a big deal.” Russell acknowledges that the world as a whole is changing right alongside the island. “The biggest difference I see in the world,” he says slowly, “is that today, there is a lack of compassion. I find more people pushing me aside to get ahead. You know, running in front of me when there's a line. Maybe it's because I'm older and it didn't bother me when I was younger. But it seems people—though not everybody—are less aware of each other than they used to be.” Shifts in the landscape aren't all bad, though. Russell says, “The world has grown smaller because of computers. There is more culture available. There's a guy in New York who brings a baby grand into the park on rollers, and I notice that NYU students all sing along. People didn't used to know the words to songs like that. Because of that availability of culture, young people today are much more varied in their outlooks than they used to be.” Russell himself is dealing with some changes as well. Over the past 15 years, his eyesight has suffered due to macular degeneration (“A terrible thing for an artist,” he confides), so he has slowed on the serigraph front. “Now, I do a lot of sketching type

stuff,” he says. “I work in beiges, browns. It's simple. I used to do very ornate work. Not anymore. I can't draw that straight a line.” He chuckles softly. “I do a lot of studies now, and some oil painting.” But even as his eyesight flees, the memories and images in Russell's head remain sharp as ever. In 2010, the artist completed a book called The Long and Short of It: Stories From a Lifetime, which chronicles his journeys around the world. He writes, “Looking back was the greatest reward of all.” Also in 2010, the Artists Association of Nantucket honored Russell in a special exhibit called ICONS: Influential Artists From The Association's 65-Year History. Russell was the only living member among 16 bygone artists who were included. In Russell's case, it was for his unique output and for inventing his own formula of ink preparation for printing that challenged fading from age or light. In August of 2012, the last major showing of Russell’s work was hosted at Made on Nantucket on Old South Wharf. “He’s been one of my favorite artists forever,” commented gallery owner Kathleen Duncombe, who still has some of his work at her gallery. “I was so honored and thrilled to show his work.” You have the chance to experience Russell's work for yourself this Friday, August 29, when his original prints will be shown at Hostetler Gallery at 42 Centre Street. The museum quality, limited edition serigraphs are all signed and numbered. When editions sell out, the designs are destroyed and never repeated. Gallery Director Susan Crehan-Hostetler says, “His art is classic, clean, beautiful and shows us the Nantucket we love. It’s still fresh. This art will speak to the next generation.”

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10:30 AM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse, hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20. 65+ & Teens: $15. Kids $10. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Robot Explorers for Ages 8+ After an introduction to robots & robotic spacecraft that have explored our solar system, teams assemble robot ‘cublets’ to learn how robots work. They then program roving robots to explore a challenging ‘Martian’ surface like a real planetary rover would, ending with a fun robot competition. One adult free of charge with registered child. Cost per child: $50. Register at mariamitchell.org or 508.228.9198. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals and view historic Great Point Light. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/12 & under. Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town and Sconset Village guided by native islanders who know Nantucket. Our bus is air-conditioned with reclining seats and large windows. Daily departure from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. Charters also available. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime

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history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals and view historic Great Point Light. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/12 & under. Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Each craft is designed to encourage participants to visit the Whaling Museum and explore the historical significance of the artifacts and souvenirs that Nantucketers carried home from their journeys aboard whaleships. Thursdays: Whale mobiles & rope bracelets. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 PM - PJ Pacifico Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn about the life and scientific legacy of Maria Mitchell, America’s first woman astronomer. If weather permits, see an outdoor scale model of the solar system and view the sun through our safe solar telescope. $3. Free for MMA members. 2 Vestal Street. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden at Fifty-Six Union. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. continued on page 20

NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS SINCE 1998 The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” 3 years in a row, this is the island’s first (1998) and most famous ghost walk and the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. CHOICE OF 2 DIFFERENT TOURS: THE TOWN ROUTE (Fri, Sat, Mon) An 80 min, 1 mile eerie evening stroll featuring the most haunted restaurant and most haunted house on Nantucket. THE CEMETERY ROUTE (Tues, Thurs, Sun, no walk 9/4) A 1-1/3 mile, 90 minute walk featuring the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House, and the island’s two most haunted hotels. Both tours start at 8:30pm at CENTRE and MAIN, top of Main Street in front of the bank. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Hidden Nantucket (Mon thru Sat) A 2 mile, 45-50 minute, non-stop exercise walk-with historical commentary-down lovely streets and lanes and past the most beautiful gardens on Nantucket. $15 for everyone. Tour starts at 8am at CENTRE and MAIN, in front of the bank. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to 8am start. 508-332-0953. 3 DIFFERENT ROUTES: • Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff and Brant Point (Mon & Fri) • Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town (Tues) • Historic Houses of Main Street/Windmill Route (Weds & Sat) Glorious ‘Sconset (Tues, Thurs, Sat, no walk 9/4) Revel in the glorious beauty of our fabled rose-covered cottages on this 2/3 mile, 90 minute historic walk through Nantucket’s most transcendent village. Tour meets at 10:45am at the rotary bulletin board in ‘Sconset. Catch the 10:15pm shuttle at the Greenhound Station on Washington St. for the 22 min. ride to Siasconset Village. 508-332-0953. Nantucket & the Civil War (Mon & Fri) Hear the dramatic story of Nantucket’s vital role in the American Civil War, from 1716 through 1865 and beyond on this 2/3 mile, 90 minute stroll. Tour starts at 10:15am at the the corner of FEDERAL and INDIA streets, outside the Atheneum Fence. Please arrive 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953. Great Writers On Nantucket (Wed) Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll. Starts at 10:15am at the corner of FEDERAL & INDIA streets, outside the Atheneum fence. Please arrive 10 min. early. 508-332-0953. PRICES FOR ALL TOURS (except Hidden Nantucket) $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 children 7-12, free for kids under 7.

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4:30 PM - Tony Lee Thomas Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Hear stories of women involved in whaling voyages, astronomy, the Temperance Crusade, the struggle for women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Meet outside the Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad Sts. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 6 PM - Thursday Concerts at the Meeting House Featuring pianist David Crohan. $10; children free. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 11 Orange St. 5 to 6:30 PM - Teen Advisory Board Meeting Interested teens ages 12-18 are welcome to attend! Book talk, events update, future planning, and pizza. All welcome! Contact Ellen at eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org to RSVP. Atheneum, 1 India St. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Dinner at the Breeze with Supervised Kids Program Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket sunset! $55/person or $550.00 for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $50 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

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- SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE -

ROUTES/FARES: AIRPORT ROUTE.....$2, 10am-6pm every 20 mins. from 5/22-9/1 MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$1, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. 5/19-6/20 & 9/8-10/13; every 15 mins. 6/21-9/7 MIACOMET LOOP.....$1, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. 5/19-6/15 & 9/8-10/13; every 20 mins. 6/16-9/7 MADAKET ROUTE.....$2, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. 5/23-6/20 & 9/2-9/7; every 30 mins. 6/21-9/1 ’SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$2, 7am-11:30pm every 60 mins. from 5/19-10/13 ’SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$2, 7:15am-7:15pm every 60 mins. from 6/23-9/7 ’SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$2, 10am-6pm every 80 mins. from 6/28-9/1 SURFSIDE BEACH.....$2, 10am-6pm every 40 mins. from 6/23-9/1 JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$1, 10am-6pm every 30 mins. from 6/23-9/1 NEW! FAST FERRY PARK & RIDE.....Overnight parking at 2 Fairgrounds Rd. with bus service to the fast ferries, 5/22-10/13, 7am to 8pm

Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans and active military personnel. Children 6 and under ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult passenger. 1, 3, and 7-day passes may be purchased aboard all busses & provide unlimited rides for the duration of the pass.

Downtown Bus Stops: Madaket and Jetties - Broad Street (in front of the Whaling Museum); Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Road and Milestone Road Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside, and Sconset via Polpis Road Washington Street. Park & Ride lots are available along the routes. Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes.

Park and Ride Lots: The Muse - 44 Surfside Road, The Chicken Box - 5 Daves Street, Faregrounds Restaurant (7am-5pm) - 27 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket Elementary (6/28-9/1) Surfside Road.

All busses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit and TDD call (508) 325-7516. Bus information (508) 228-7025. Riders’ Guides are available at NRTA-3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services-25 Federal St, Chamber of Commerce-0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops.

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7:30 PM - “The Last 5 Years” by Jason Robert Brown 5 year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up...or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 PM - “The Vandal” presented by White Heron Theatre Story of a women who finds friendship, redemption & a sense of humor through a boy who befriends her at a bus stop. New play & premiere for White Heron. $42.50 whiteherontheatre.org, 508-825-5268. 5 N. Water St. 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history and the ghostly tales of its past. We will visit houses that have stories to tell, & you will view the mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Keep your eyes open, expect the unexpected. Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10, under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at the Breeze Bar & Cafe Pair your Cabernet with some Cabaret! Join us in the Breeze lounge during dinner and enjoy the last lively Cabaret entertainment of Diane and Bob Lehman. Enjoy adult dining while our counselors entertain your children for free druing our “Kids Deck.”. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. For Reservations, call 508-228-4730. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

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tonic dinoflagellate species that can be a heartless killer which is not really its fault considering it has no heart. Today a group of graduate students from the School for the Environment at UMass Boston are sampling the harbor for chlorophyll-a (green pigment found in cyanobacteria and the chloroplasts of algae and plants) and nutrients and metals for a bay scallop project and they’ll be able to see some of the associated chemistry. Over the past several years Dr. Peter Boyce and the newly minted Dr. Valerie Hall have been able to monitor juvenile scallop (spat) behavior and mortality in spat bags placed in various locations in the harbor and they have observed up to a 40% mortality rate for juvenile spat in areas known to have large rust tide events—sometimes even before the bloom becomes apparent with the naked eye, which may mean that the effects can occur at relatively low concentrations. At about the same time as we started to see called C. polykrikoides in the harbor (sounds almost like a soap opera), a microbiologist who specializes in marine bacteria and algae funded by our local Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative arrived on island to sample some of the filamentous cyanobacteria known as Lyngbya majuscula that has occurred in increased concentrations on eelgrass in the harbor. Dr. Pia Moisander (UMass Dartmouth) has been investigating “brown tide” organisms for several years in Buzzards Bay and she was awarded a small grant by the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative back in 2011 to look at cyanobacteria in Hummock Pond and this year to measure L. majuscula. Dr. Moisander measures temperature, chlorophyll-a concentrations (which correlate to phytoplankton densities), associated salinity (amount of ocean water) and zooplankton assemblages (who is around to eat the smaller plankton) to see what if any linkages can be found to these chemical parameters and the appearance of the nuisance and toxic cyanobacteria and algae. Scientists have established that these algae blooms occur in harbors impacted with excess nutrients (more than background levels) that originate from a variety of sources from road runoff to septic systems and fertilizers. Bay scallops are filter feeders and eat plankton (which could include some continued on page 24

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inadvertent cannibalism) in the water column. Siphons bring water over a filtering structure, where food becomes trapped in mucus. Next, the cilia on the structure move the food toward the mouth. Then, the food is digested in the stomach and digestive gland. Waste is passed on through the intestine and exits via the anus not unlike how we package and ingest food. Adult scallops have developed enough to swim away from contamination and also exclude some toxic particles during feeding by clapping their shells hard to release gill clogging particles and feeding more slowly, sometimes even ejecting toxic particles. Juveniles do not have that luxury and they are often a little higher in the water column, where toxic algae are more likely to proliferate. The adults are on the sea floor where low oxygen levels can affect them, but algal blooms like Cochlodinium polykrikoides tend to be in surface waters. The rust tide has been a problem for the Cape Cod area for close to ten years. From the web site: http://buzzardsbay.org/red-tide-psp.htm “In September 2005, we received the first report of a Cochlodinium Bloom in Buzzards Bay, sometimes referred to as “Rusty Tide,” to distinguish it from the PSP related “Red Tides.” Cochlodinium blooms may have occurred previously in Buzzards Bay, but if so, they were not widely reported. We have received reports of these Rusty or Rust Tides in every subsequent year. For example, in August 2012, Cochlodinium blooms were widely reported in the northern half of Buzzards Bay, both in bays and offshore, in late August. ... The 2005 bloom subsided a few weeks later after waters cooled. Unlike the Alexandrium dinoflagellate (the famous red tide ones), C. polykrikoides does not contain neurotoxins that affect people. C. polykrikoides originally had been considered a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) species simply because in high concentrations in contained systems, it caused the death of fish by consuming all the oxygen in the water...However, more recent studies have concluded that Cochlodinium polykrikoides in fact exhibit a pronounced chemical toxicity. Researchers Ying Zhong Tang and Christopher J. Gobler“100% mortality during 3 days exposure to cultures at cell densities an order of magnitude lower than raw bloom water.” In the paper “Characterization of the toxicity of Cochlodinium polykrikoides

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isolates from Northeast US estuaries to finfish and shellfishâ&#x20AC;? Tang and Gobler described the concentrations and timescales in which mortality was observed for juvenile bay scallops (see www.yesterdaysisland.com for details and notations). In relatively plain English, the damage is done by way more than simply reduced levels of oxygen and can occur in natural bloom concentrations. What doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kill the scallops causes them to grow slower in bloom waters with physical damage to their tissues. It does take some time for the effects to be terminal. Other papers that have been published over the past 6 years show multiple incidences of mortality for juvenile bay scallops in high concentration blooms. Fish suffer even more, with almost 100% mortality in concentrated blooms. Fortunately we have not been seeing fish wash up on our shore, but the occurrence of this rust tide is now a fairly common part of August. According to Dr. Peter Boyce, it first appeared in our harbor August 10 this year. Last but not least is answering the question: How did these organisms manage to travel here from Asia? According to Tang and Gobler, they got over here in shellfish and ballast water and manage to hide out in resting cysts in the seafloor, popping up to torment us whenever conditions are right. Lovely. The good news is that fish can swim out of effected areas and that dead cells donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to be very dangerous unlike some byproducts of other harmful algae blooms which can still be toxic when the creature that created it is dead. Fish and bivalves placed in concentrated solutions of dead or frozen dinoflagellates did not die. And adult scallops in cultures of C. polykrikoides tend to be smaller, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t die from short term contact at the concentrations we see in the harbor. But we should not be seeing any rust tide at all, and the only way to avoid this is to reduce our nutrient footprint. Actions that would help include fertilizing less and more thoughtfully (right time of year, correct time of day, not before rainstorms), not overwatering, and upgrading our septic systems. Our economy in the winter and our way of life as well as quality of life depend on an algal bloom free harbor. The Town of Nantucket is extremely proactive and professional in their stewardship of the bay scallop populations. Our shellfish biologist, Tara Riley and her team of assistants have significantly upgraded the shellfish hatchery, providing super productive and efficient phytoplankton grow rooms to feed the millions of tiny scallop larvae that they grow out into juvenile scallops that can be successfully released. I support their efforts to upgrade and improve the building they work in as should you.

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grapes and vineyard equipment. Manual harvesting is again the only option to retrieve grapes from the extreme hillsides. However, it has its benefits. Handpicked vineyards allow for a better selection of grapes leaving unripe or rotten ones behind. Not to mention, hand harvesters use smaller containers to transfer the grapes, thus less damage is likely to occur.

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Although tough terrain can be laborious, so too can be the way that a wine is made. Sauternes, which is a French sweet wine that hails from within the Graves region of Bordeaux, can be made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes. The grapes for Sauternes undergo a process called botrytis cinerea, also referred to as noble rot, where the grapes become partially raisined on the vine. There is a great amount of chance taken when making Sauternes, as leaving the grapes on the vine for extended periods of time opens them up to risk of frost and rain. Also, one must then hire very skilled grape pickers to pass through the vineyards several times searching for individual grapes that have been affected by botrytis. Not only is this a costly practice, but one that is extremely labor intensive. Just one sip of the famous Sauternes Chateau d'Yquem and you’ll understand why they call it the nectar of the Gods. Amarone della Valpolicella (typically referred to as Amarone) is another wine that requires careful selection and a timely process. Made just north of Verona—think Romeo and Juliet—in the Valpolicella region of Italy, Amarone is produced from grapes that have been partially dried. Typically a blend of Corvina and Rondinella (and also sometimes Molinara), the grapes are harvested during the first two weeks in October cluster by cluster. After selecting the best grape bunches, they are laid out on wicker mats in special drying chambers for four to five months. During that drying time (also referred to as appassimento), the grape’s mass changes and much of its water evaporates leaving only the skins, seeds, and stems. The final result after vinification is a powerful, rich, and highly aromatic red wine that begs for hearty fare. The details and time-consuming process pay off however as these wines can age for years. Try the delicious wines from famed Amarone producer, Bertani.

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The grape itself can also be one of the most trying aspects in winemaking. Innately temperamental, one of the biggest culprits of this (and my favorite grape) is Pinot Noir. Grown in tightly packed clusters, this makes the grape bunches more susceptible to rot and requires vignerons to constantly oversee the vines. A low yielding grape, Pinot Noir is also notorious for its thin skins. The thin skins make it prone to fungal infections and can be easily damaged in inclement weather. Just this June a hailstorm penetrated the Côte du Beaune in France’s Burgundy region and damaged many of the vineyards. Between 50 and 90 percent of the vintage may be lost. When Mother Nature intervenes, sometimes it doesn’t matter how hard you work. So this weekend as you uncork bottles at your end of season party, pause for a moment, and think about what it took to get that wine to our special island and into your glass.

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Sharing Your Love with Nantucket With wedding season upon us, it's the perfect time to see what's happening on the Real Nantucket Weddings page of the newly redesigned website devoted to island weddings: NantucketWeddings.com. Nantucket Island is a beautiful place to hold your wedding, but there are some extra hurdles to jump and careful planning is essential. NantucketWeddings.com will give you the information you need to make sure you’ve covered all the bases. We also have some tips on how to deal with certain island challenges and links to Nantucket vendors who specialize in helping make your special day a success. There’s even a Real Weddings section where you might get some ideas about your island wedding. If you have a question about Nantucket related to hosting your island wedding here that we do not answer on the website, you can send an email to us at helpus@nantucketweddings.com, and we’ll see what we can find out for you. Nantucket is known for its continued on page 34

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8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Road, and then carpool to various island locations. 508-325-0873. $5. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour Join a guided oversand adventure tour and discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Tour starts/ ends at Maria Mitchell Science Center, 33 Washington St, with a

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convenient stop at Wauwinet Gate House. Private tours (8 people) can be scheduled by appointment. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy Join the Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens to the public. A great program for all ages. This program is very popular so please pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10 or $5 for MMA members. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 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 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show at Figaro Clara Williams Company jewelry designs will be at Figaro this weekend for a special showing of her exquisite jewelry designs. 21 Main Street. 10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show at Pageo Marina B will be showing their jewelry at Pageo, 46 Main Street. 10:15 AM - Nantucket and the Civil War The dramatic story of Nantucket’s role in the American Civil War. Arrive at 10:05am at Federal & India sts., by Atheneum fence for 2/3 mi, 90 min. walk. 508-332-0953. $20; 65+ & teens $15; Age 7-12 $5.. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10:30 AM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse, hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20. 65+ & Teens: $15. Kids $10. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town and Sconset Village guided by native islanders who know Nantucket. Our bus is air-conditioned with reclining seats and large windows. Daily departure from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. Charters also available. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 PM - Brother Jake Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. $5 cover. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Each craft is designed to encourage participants to visit the Whaling Museum and explore the historical significance of the artifacts and souvenirs that Nantucketers carried home from their journeys aboard whaleships. Fridays: Whaleboats & whale stamps. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 2:30 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn about the life and scientific legacy of Maria Mitchell, America’s first woman astronomer. If weather permits, see an outdoor scale model of the solar system and view the sun through our safe solar telescope. $3. Free for MMA members. 2 Vestal Street. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 2:30 to 4:30 PM - Apres Beach Party with Spanky’s Raw Bar Listen to live music by P.J. Moody, sip specialty drinks like Spanky’s Mule and White Sangria, and munch on buck-a-shuck oysters and clams at Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. 3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. continued on page 55

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Last Week for “Last 5 Years”

There are just a few performances left of this stunning musical that ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up . . . or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. The Last Five Years is an intensely personal look at the relationship between a writer and an actress told from both points of view. With beautiful music and alternately humorous and heartfelt lyrics, The Last Five Years looks at the young couple's hope that love will endure the test of time. Tickets to this Theatre Workshop of Nantucket production are available at theatreworkshop.com. To read a review, visit yesterdaysisland.com

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Poetry Contest Nantucket Island has been an inspiration to photographers, painters, writers, and poets for centuries. If Nantucket has inspired you to capture the island in verse, enter your poem in our annual poetry contest. The winning poet will receive a $250 prize, and his or her work will be published in the print and online editions of the 2015-2016 Nantucket Directory. Poets may enter up to three previously unpublished poems, written in English, that are about any aspect of Nantucket Island or life on Nantucket. There is no entry fee, but poems must be submitted with a signed entry form listing the author’s name, address, email address, and phone number. You can find the entry form at www.NantucketDirectory.com. Submissions must be received no later than March 10, 2015. The winner will be notified no later than April 15, 2015. Last year, this poem by Heather M. Browne was chosen from dozens of submissions: The Little Gray Lady of the Sea Drifts, wrapped patiently in lacy shawl, draped soft around her shoulders - neck. Her tousled hair twirling and twisting in eastern wind. Lightened from time and sun. Ocean pearls drip gently around her neck. Low grey heels click cadence down cobblestone roads, seashells trickling in the tide. The gulls soar overhead misting through foggy days. She comes each day, listening for lighthouse calls, sounding the firsherman home. She gathers driftwood washed ashore from sea. Presents she kindly accepts, carrying home until tomorrow’s tide.

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Advertiser Directory Adventure / Eco-Tours Shearwater Excursions Yankee Magazine Editors’ Pick for Best Eco-Tour

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Call or come visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the tour that suits you: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Bird Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Early Morning Coffee Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private charters are available. www.explorenantucket.com

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

508-228-1287 14 Easy Street

One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antique shops, THE ANTIQUES DEPOT offers quality 18th- and 19th-century furniture, art, accessories, and an exciting collection of decoys. Stop by their shop on Easy Street and browse through a shop filled with treasures. Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 36 years of experience on Nantucket, and you’ll find their prices reasonable. THE ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit their website and enter their Antique Short Story Writing Contest, open to youths and teens. www.NantucketAntiquesDepot.com

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

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry to 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. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or a night on the town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes and handbags. We proudly carry designers like Elizabeth McKay, Jude Connally, Kut from the Kloth, Julie Brown, Joules, and MZ Wallace bags. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments, picture frames, photo albums, signs and cufflinks. 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. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com

CJLAING Resort clothing and accessories

774-333-3935 Open daily at 44 Centre Street

Palm Beach chic destination C J Laing has come to Nantucket! They are known for their use of genuine hand-loomed ikat cloth, sophisticated evening coats, and metallic glazed linen pants. Their fabulous silk crepe de chine blouses in original prints and breezy cover-ups and kaftans are perfect for island summers. Now offering luxe cashmeres for Fall. C J Laing on Centre Street is the exclusive purveyors of Stubbs and Wootton shoes for women and men. cjlaingshop.com

eye of the needle 508-228-1923 Open daily 14 Federal Street An eclectic mix of clothing & accessories—preppy with a twist! Brights and stripes, color and style...there’s always something new and vibrant at eye of the needle! This preppy-chic boutique offers an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories that you won’t be able to resist. eye of the needle originated in Boston on prestigious Newbury Street; branching to downtown Nantucket, Siaconset at the Summer House, as well as Palm Beach. They have sweet & sexy attire, fabulous shoes, and jewelry to tie it all together. eye of the needle is fashion forward from head to toe!

The Haulover Open Daily Island Casual: the only dress code you’ll need!

508-228-9010 7 Salem Street

Outdoor & active-inspired clothing, luggage, footwear, and gifts for men, women, & kids, THE HAULOVER has it all! We keep Nantucket outfitted year-round for the “Island Casual,” the only dress code you’ll need. We feature clothing, shoes, packs, luggage, and accessories from Haulover, Patagonia, Toms, North Face, Olukai, Sanuk, Kaenon, casual beachwear, and more. A stop at THE HAULOVER has become a rite of passage on Nantucket — stop in and say “hello.”

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Island Cashmere Open Daily Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

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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 Cashmere Open Daily 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. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.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

Letarte

508.228.7946 (SWIM) Open daily 5 South Water St (behind Pollacks & Lilly) Swimwear & Caftans for Island Living

Maui-inspired swim and cover-up label, LETARTE, is island-hopping from Hawaii’s beaches to the New England seacoast and has opened a new Nantucket store. Located at 5 South Water Street (across from The Nautilus on Cambridge St), the Letarte Boutique will be open daily from 8am to 8pm during peak season and will feature their collection of swimwear, caftans and cover-ups along with Maui-designer jewelry, towels, and signature lotion and oil. www.letarteswimwear.com

Milly and Grace Open every day, 10-6 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! www.millyandgrace.com

Murray’s Outlet Warehouse Mon-Sat 10:30 to 5 Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!

508-228-3584 New Street

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop Daily 10-6 Classic & Updated Clothing

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. www.nantucketreds.com

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Advertiser Directory Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

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

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

Peach Trees

508-228-8555 19 Main Street

Daily from 9am-6pm Jewelry, Women’s Clothing, Accessories

Located at the bottom of Main Street in the heart of downtown Nantucket, PEACH TREES is a unique women’s boutique. We provide items with a fun flair, including but not limited to one-of-a-kind jewelry, women’s clothing, and Nantucket prints. Upstairs, above PEACH TREES, is Babies & Bellies, featuring the finest clothing and accessories for infants and toddlers plus gifts for Mom. www.peachtreesofnantucket.com

Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

Peter England Open Daily Luxury knits for men & women

508-228-1977; 508-325-5527 #3 and #11 Old South Wharf

PETER ENGLAND NANTUCKET at 3 & 11 Old South Wharf, offering fine luxury knits for men and women which are all hand loomed in the USA. A collection of sweaters, shirts, dresses, throws, bags, pillows and accessories in luminous colors of Irish linen, organic cotton and some rare, hard to find yarns. www.peterenglandnantucket.com

Sara Campbell Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

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Skirtin’ Around New location, new styles ...women’s clothing that’s fun and flirty, with a twist

508-228-1225 Zero Candle Street

Stop by SKIRTIN’ AROUND at our new location for our fabulous selection of fashions. We’re bursting at the seams with bright bold colors and new sassy prints! From skirts and shorts to blouses and cover-ups, we have everything you need to stay in style. www.skirtinaround.com

Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store

508-325-8884 Open Mon-Sat Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Locally owned and operated 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)

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

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!

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

Scrub Oak

The Gallery at Four India

Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.

508-228-2458 14 Easy Street

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature lesser-known designers such as: Ace & Jig, Lemlem, Isobel & Cleo, Mikkel Brogger, Jacqueline Cullen, Doug Johnston, TEN, Loup Charmant and Fog Linen. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, Matta scarves, artwork by Lucinda Young and a selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com

Serenella Nantucket

508-228-3400 Open Daily 9B South Beach Street The latest Ready-To-Wear & Accessories from the best in American & European fashion Since its inception in 1980, Serenella has been on a mission to bring the best in women’s luxury fashion to Boston and Nantucket. The boutique offers a carefully edited selection of elegant Parisian apparel, fine Italian craftsmanship and luxurious American sportswear. Featuring Aquazzura, Birkenstock, Bottega Veneta, Cedric Charlier, Delfina Delettrez, Emilio Pucci, Giambattista Valli, Jade Jagger, Herve L. Leroux, K. Jacques, Lucien Pellat-Finet, Marco De Vincenzo, Marni, Massimo Alba, Nina Ricci, Norma Kamali, Reed Krakoff, Tomas Maier, Stella McCartney for Adidas and more. www.serenella-boston.com

Daily from 9am-7pm

508-228-8509 upstairs at 4 India Street

THE GALLERY at FOUR INDIA offers gallery and salon space dedicated to eclectic collections of art, photographs, and collectibles. Each exhibition is heralded with a legendary opening. Stop by and browse or chat with Kathleen about the interaction between art and history. www.thegallerynantucket.com

Hostetler Gallery

508-228-5152 Open 10am-6pm daily and Fri. & Sat. evenings & by private appointment Contemporary sculptures, paintings, prints and photography. 42 Centre St

HOSTETLER GALLERY exhibits the sculpture, prints and painting of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings by Power Boothe and Xanda McCagg, fine prints by Art Werger, serigraphs by Donn Russell, and photography of Crystal Cartier. Hostetler works in bronze for outdoor installations and wood, both painted and Patinaed. New York City has two Hostetler bronzes in public parks. Boothe’s textural and minimal oils are in all the major New York City museums. Werger’s mezzotints, etchings, and aquatints take an old world technique to modern aesthetics. McCagg’s oils take color abstractions to a new level, Cartier, a minimalist approach to food themes. Occasional jazz concerts on Friday evenings. Come by to experience a fresh collection of art. www.DavidHostetler.com, www.hostetlergallery.com

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508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!

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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.

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508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

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

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

MADE ON NANTUCKET at 18 Old South Wharf offers paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Whitney Kreb, and Lisa Maxell. We have a collection of preowned Nantucket art, and we have the Donn Russell’s entire portfolio! Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, 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).

Island Bike Company

Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist

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

508-332-2553

Studio by Appointment Unique Textile and Print Art and Accessories Miki shows regularly at the Artists Association of Nantucket. To visit her studio, please call 508-332-2553. www.mikilovett.com

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. www.nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

Robert Foster Fine Art

508-221-3056 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s) Exhibiting Nantucket’s Leading Artists ROBERT FOSTER FINE ART is a new gallery featuring art by a selection of the island’s most talented artists working today. With a full schedule of rotating exhibitions—group and featured artists shows—everyone will find a gem to add to their collection. Join us for Friday night openings from 6 to 9 pm. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India. www.RobertFosterFineArt.com

Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery

508-228-0014 Open Daily 8 Washington Street, just a block off Main St! Fine Art, Artisan Jewelry, Hand-Painted Ornaments

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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 bike accessories for adults and children, including Burley Trailers, Trail-a-Bike, 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: $25 for 24 hours; $45 for 2 days; $60 for 3 days. www.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 GARY FISHER hybrid and mountain bikes. 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. www.nantucketbikeshop.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily with BIKE SPECIALS 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. www.youngsbicycleshop.com

SOSEBEE STUDIO & FINE ART GALLERY is located at 8 Washington Street, just one block from historic Main street. We feature the work of many award-winning local and regional artists, including the owners and their daughter. Our styles vary from contemporary to traditional but always focus on the beauty of Nantucket. We carry select lines of artisan jewelry, limited edition canvas giclee’s, prints, and beautiful Nantucket ornaments designed by Debbie Sosebee. Our second floor studio is a comfortable working environment where you can sit, watch and talk with an artist at work and have a cup of coffee or cold drink. There are artist’s receptions every Friday evening from 68 p.m. in July and August as well as demonstrations throughout the summer on Saturday mornings. Due to limited seating these require a sign up. We hope you will come and visit our gallery to experience the island from an artists’ perspective. www.sosebeestudio.com

Beauty & Skincare Follain Open 10-6 Daily A new kind of beauty store

508-825-5630 9A S. Beach Street

FOLLAIN offers a curated selection of skincare, hair care, and cosmetic products by

Nantucket’s Neighborhood Restaurant! Relaxed Lounge & Patio | Take-out Available | Plenty of Parking

16 Macy’s Lane www.akdiamonds.com 508.228.3154

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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. Clip the coupon in this paper for a free tote with $35 purchase. www.nantucketbookworks.com

Boat Rentals Island Boat Rental Open Daily Power Boat Rentals on Nantucket

508-325-1001 Slip 1001, Straight Wharf

You’re the Captain! Spend a day on the waters of Nantucket on a boating adventure. Explore the harbor, fish Nantucket Sound or find your own slice of beach on Coatue. Center console boats ranging from 15 feet to 20 feet and can accommodate boaters of any experience level. No license necessary. www.BoatNantucket.com

Boating & Boating Supplies Madaket Marine 508-228-1163 Open daily 20 North Cambridge St. The Island’s full service family marina Ships Store with great totes & apparel for adults and kids. Established in 1944, the Madaket boat yard began as a family owned boat repair shop. In 1966, Hither Creek Boat Yard was formed by a small group of Madaket residents, and in the 1980s, Madaket Marine was formed as a division of Hither Creek Boat Yard, Inc. More than 40 years later, Madaket Marine continues their commitment to taking care of our customers and protecting the local environment. As the last water front marina on Nantucket Island, we are dedicated to safety and environmental responsibility. We take great pride in keeping both a safe and clean marina. Madaket Marine also has a great selection of high-quality nautical canvas totes & pillows, as well as apparel for sale in our Ships Store. From t-shirts to hats for both adults and kids, you’ll look great on or off the water! www.madaketmarine.com

Books & Publications The Nantucket Directory 508-228-9165 ext. 110 Island Phone Book FULLY SEARCHABLE online and on cell phones! The island’s “Little Black Book” Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 The NANTUCKET DIRECTORY is now fully searchable on the web and on webenabled cell phones. Look up island telephone numbers, email addresses, and websites on your phone or computer. www.NantucketDirectory.com

Yesterday’s Island CELEBRATING OUR 44th YEAR! Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide

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

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 44 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at www.YesterdaysIsland.com. And even after you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here - find us on Facebook, and sign up for our free Visitor eNewsletter at the top of www.nantucket.net www.yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner 508-228-1080 Clip the coupon in this paper for gift with purchase & use the Book Buck! Read our Blog: www.independentandouttosea.com 54 Main Street MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 45 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! www.mitchellsbookcorner.com

Nantucket Bookworks 508-228-4000 Open daily. CLIP THE COUPON IN THIS PAPER for a free gift with $35 purchase! Books, Cards, & Unique Holiday & Stocking Gifts 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.

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Buses NRTA

508-228-7025 7am-11:30pm until Oct. 13 Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St. Bus routes thru town & out of town; dates & times vary by route

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 13 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 3 East Chestnut Street, 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 3 East Chestnut Street M-F, 8-4. www.nrtawave.com

Car Rentals Affordable Rentals

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

Open daily Cars, 4x4s, vans, convertibles, mopeds

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

508-228-9989 Open Daily at Nantucket Memorial Airport Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW 2014 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. www.nantucketislandrentacar.com

Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental Open daily, year-round We’re at the airport & we’ll meet the boat.

508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport

NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL has been voted “The Best of Nantucket” in the car rental category each of the last five years. We offer service and value not found elsewhere on the island. Once you become a WINDMILL customer, it’s doubtful you’ll rent from any other company when on Nantucket. Daily, weekly, monthly and extended rates are available. We accept Amex, MC, Visa, Diner’s Club, and Discover. Commercial accounts available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227. www.NantucketAutoRental.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily with CAR SPECIALS Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

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! www.youngsbicycleshop.com

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Charters - Fishing Albacore 508-228-5074 Private Charters only Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching Slip 17, 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 30 years of experience fishing Nantucket waters. We offer a variety of private charters from 2-1/2 hour bluefish trips to full day shark and tuna fishing. Whale watches are also available. Fun for the whole family—young, old, inexperienced, or experienced. All equipment is provided, except for cold drinks and sandwiches. Two-and-a-half-hour, five-hour, and full day trips are available. You’ll be fishing within ten to twenty minutes from the dock. Call for reservations or information, or visit Slip 17 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.albacorecharters.com

Herbert T. Day: 508-228-6655 Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Trolling “Catch those blues and Bass!” Slip 14, Straight Wharf Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! Private charters are also available. $95 per person. www.fishnantucket.net

Just Do It Too - Fishing Call for reservations: 508-228-7448 Daily Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. NEW: FAMILY SHIPWRECK FISHING Black Sea Bass, Blues, Striped Bass, Scup Slip 13, Straight Wharf We do it all—catch bass, blues, black seabass, fluke, and more… Captain Marc Genthner will take you fishing aboard the 34’ custom built “JUST DO IT TOO.” The “JUST DO IT TOO” is equipped with twin diesels, full electronics, and fishing gear. Captain Marc offers a per-person fare as well as accommodations for large, private group charters. Daily fishing excursions. Four trips a day at 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. FUN FOR KIDS: FAMILY SHIPWRECK FISHING! Call for private charter rates — half-day charters are also available. www.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. www.endeavorsailing.com

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

508-228-0294 Gardner Perry Lane

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 Marsha Egan Coaching 508-332-1505 Life and success skills coaching, workplace productivity consulting, and leadership development workshops www.marshaegan.com Sept. 11 Topic: Avoiding Time Sucks: 10 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your

Join us upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner for a comfy and energizing discussion moderated by certified professional coach, Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC. Discussions take place every other Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. See calendar of events in this publication for details on each discussion. More information: www.CoachingatTheCorner.com. $15 at the door. www.marshaegan.com

Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free samples available: just ask!

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for more than 20 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 30 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 chocolatecovered 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 www.auntleahs.com ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide.

Nantucket Candy Company Open Daily 10% OFF with ad in this paper Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays

508-228-0667 48 Centre Street

THE NANTUCKET CANDY COMPANY is pleased to be offering many local favorites. They offer all sorts of candies including: homemade turtles, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, Jelly Belly jelly beans and many other wonderful candies! Bring in our ad in this paper for 10% off your purchase. www.nantucketcandy.com

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

508-228-5814 26 Centre Street

Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing

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Advertiser Directory unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on the 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, Coco the Whale™ chocolate truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist Almonds splashed with sea salt. The Nantucket Chocolatier’s artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition gift tins, including the “Sailors Valentine” and “Nantucket Cottage.” 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 26 Centre Street. Open year-round. www.nantucketchocolate.com

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Open Mon-Sat 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. They offer personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps and 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 now makes high quality, full color banners and posters— stop in and see their samples! And, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf

Free samples available: just ask!

Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both these local products 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. www.auntleahs.com

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

508-228-5814 26 Centre Street

Inspired by the Nantucket Cranberry Harvest, the NANTUCKET CHOCOLATIER created the original and now world famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweetened cranberries generously covered in premium chocolate create an amazing

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gourmet taste. The Nantucket Chocolatier presented his exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates on Oprah’s “Best Gifts Show” and on the Food Networks’ “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets, and the limited edition “Nantucket Seashells” tin. Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make the perfect wedding and party favors. Give a special gift basket filled with unique gourmet gifts including the original Cranberry Caramel Chocolates sprinkled with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier‘s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981—come experience it for yourself, and enjoy a complimentary taste of the delectable chocolate. Artisan Chocolates are made on the premises and are available exclusively at Sweet Inspirations, 26 Centre Street and NantucketChocolate.com. Open year-round. Complimentary tastings. www.nantucketchocolate.com

Fragrance Nantucket Natural Oils Open daily and online Certified Organic Fragrances & Natural Oils

508-325-4740 upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf

Frustrated by the high alcohol content and short shelf life of most designer scents, the effusive John Harding set out to create his own fragrance formulas…..using the highest quality oils available worldwide, and NANTUCKET NATURAL OILS was born. John Harding’s perfumes are made with natural oils and oils alone — there is no alcohol, petroleum fillers, or water! He acquires his essential oils and fragrance oils from some of the best artisan producers worldwide. You can visit NANTUCKET NATURAL OILS upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf and online. Nantucketnaturaloils.com

Furniture & Home Accessories 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 www.arrowheadfurniture.com

Gifts Hill’s of Nantucket Open daily Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband and wife team. Nantucket theme prints and note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a truly one of a kind gift gallery situated on the water at Straight Wharf. www.gshill.com

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

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

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

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

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

WHALING MUSEUM & HISTORIC SITES

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

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Nantucket Chic

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

Nantucket Throw

508-228-0437 Daily 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. www.nantucketreds.com

Scrub Oak Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.

508-228-2458 14 Easy Street

Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday

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

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

Sweet Liddle... 508-228-3214 Open Daily 40 Centre Street Eco-luxury, apparel for men & women, and other irresistibles SWEET LIDDLE... Stop by and explore our eco-luxury items, handmade accessories for the home or person, shoes, bags, nautical themed designs and many other irresistibles. Brands like Mahiya, Painted Bird, Coola, Fresco, Sombrilla, PGS, and more make Sweet Liddle . . . a fun and unique shopping experience.

Tom David Inc.

(800) 634-8881 Add some spice with our Finback Boxed Set available at your finer stores Invented and made on Nantucket

The world’s most efficient peppermill. Fast grinding, easy loading, large storage chamber, adjustable grind, and one-hand use. See the Finback Boxed Set at the Nantucket Whaling Museum Shop. At our website — www.unicornmills.com — you can choose from more than half a dozen styles and colors of our peppermills and salt mills, and also order our spices and aprons. www.unicornmills.com

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. www.peterbeaton.com

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Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

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

Internet Nantucket.net

508-228-6777

The island’s premier web portal Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket! NANTUCKET.NET is the island’s original portal site. There you’ll find 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, yearround. A number of local writers blog for Nantucket.net on Arts, Nature and the Waterfront, and Historic Preservation. And our classifieds are ever changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to www.Nantucket.net.

Jewelry Blue Beetle Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Custom Lightship Bracelets

508-367-3909 Call to see her full selection of handwoven bracelets, or to have one custom-made especially for you. Carolyn will come to you! 508-367-3909

Experience the exquisite designs of Nantucket native Carolyn Gould, who honors the island’s traditional basket-making method in creating her beautiful Custom Lightship Bracelets. glassesontheroad@comcast.net

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.

Figaro Fine Jewelry Open Daily Trunk Show August 29-September 1

508-228-4882 21 Main Street

Figaro Fine Jewelry, formerly S. J. Patten and previously located at 35 Main Street, has moved to 21 Main Street, but still carries an impressive collection of estate jewelry from all periods, along with well-known designers such as Roberto Coin, Jane Gordon, Clara Williams, Asch-Grossbardt, Kabana and others as well as local designers Bethany Borzilleri and - new this season, unique Nantucket-inspired pieces by Rebekah Lea. Something for everyone!

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-

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

Jessica Hicks Nantucket Open Daily at 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren

508-228-6003 (formerly POSH)

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, and is now in a new location at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Here, local devotees can snap up their favorite pieces, and see the line the way that Hicks envisioned it: all in one place. Jessica hand makes each piece in her studio. She believes that when you buy something from a designer it should actually be made by the designer. www.JessicaHicks.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

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. www.thejewelersgallery.com

Johnstons Cashmere Open Daily Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

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

508-325-6999 29 Centre Street

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

Marcos Antonio Open daily Reductions on our summer collection

561-667-9625 44 Main Street via Style Paris

Handmade in Italy and New York, MARCOS ANTONIO jewelry designs are luxurious and unique. Marcos Antonio is a designer from Venezuela who has an unlimited desire to fulfill his life, doing what he enjoys the most, creating jewelry with his hands. He has developed his skill through various sources of inspiration with a passion for Tahitian pearls. This week, he is hosting a special summer sale on select pieces in his Nantucket location in Style Paris at 44 Main Street. www.marcosantoniojewelry.com

Mignot St. Barth Open Daily Mignot St. Barth is organic and luxurious.

508-228-1084 46 Centre Street

The artist, Yvan Mignot, uses Tahitian pearls, pebbles from the beach, sea glass, hammered gold, uncut precious stones and clay beads, all strung on hand-worked leather to create an individually crafted, elegantly sophisticated, bohemian look. Each subtly dra-

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matic piece seems to uniquely incorporate the marriage of the earth with the sea. www.mignotstbarth.com

Pageo

508-228-6899

Open daily Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

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. www.pageo.com

R. Simantov Fine Jewelry Open daily Fine jewelry in striking, unique designs

917-324-4410 in The Nantucket Hotel & Resort

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

Victoria Greenhood Jewelry Design

508-228-7995 5 Easy Street

Open Daily Original Gemstone Jewelry

Victoria Greenhood, a jeweler on Nantucket for more than 30 years, anticipates an exciting season in her own location for the fifth year. She welcomes you to visit her and view her handmade jewelry collection on the corner of Easy Street and Still Dock Street. She offers a wide range of prices and designs in 14K & 18K gold, as well as sterling silver. Colorful gemstones are her passion, and it shows in her work. Let Victoria and her excellent staff help find something that looks fabulous on you or will make a wonderful Nantucket gift. www.victoriagreenhood.com

Massage & Spa Services Life Massage & Spa Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment Gift Certificates Available

508-221-5412 13C Amelia Drive

Claribel and her staff are here to make your vacation time more pleasant and relaxing. They will bring comfort and tranquility to your home, boat, or hotel. Come see them at 13C Amelia Drive, offering full spa services. Now taking appointments for facials, bikini and Brazilian waxing, underarm and leg waxing, brow and lip waxing, manicures and pedicures, as well as for massages. Gift certificates available — perfect for birthdays and special events. www.acklifemassage.net

Museums & Sites Nantucket Historical Association Your portal to Nantucket history

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

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

Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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

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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. www.arrowheadnursery.com

Pets Cold Noses Open daily A special downtown pet boutique

508-228-5477 Straight Wharf

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. www.coldnoses.net

Geronimo’s Open year-round Monday-Saturday Pet supplies and gifts: “We’re more than just pet food”

508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street

Convenient mid-island location. GERONIMO’S complete selection of pet supplies and accessories includes collars, toys, treats & items made exclusively for our shop. We specialize in dog, cat, bird, and small animal food and supplies with a wide variety of feeders and seed for wild birds. We also have unique gifts for your favorite pet person. www.geronimos.com

Photography My Nantucket Wedding Photo Contest

508-228-9165

Share photos of your wedding and win cash! Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. By entering our contest, you give us permission to publish your photos online at www.NantucketWeddings.com and to use for promotional purposes, so do not send copyrighted photos. www.nantucketweddings.com

Real Estate Sales & Rentals Darcy Creech, Realtor 508-228-4449 8 Federal Street at Jordan William Raveis Real Estate Savvy, results-driven, marketing expert Founder of Peter Beaton, an iconic Nantucket lifestyle brand, Darcy Creech has always been passionate about creating value for her clients. Now that her son, Peter, is taking over the day-to-day business operations, Darcy is thrilled to be able to turn her passion for real estate into a full-time profession. With her keen eye, innovative marketing techniques, and outstanding business acumen, Darcy is proving that she has what it takes to help her clients go further, faster. Darcy’s ingenuity, integrity, and commitment to excellence makes her a great addition to the Jordan William Raveis team. Contact Darcy at darcy@jordanre.com

Mariner House Call Tracy to arrange a tour You can own 2 weeks in historic downtown Nantucket!

508-680-1082 30 Centre Street

On the beautiful island of Nantucket, in the heart of the quaint historic downtown quarter you can immerse yourself in a bit of whaling history. In 1846 Master Mariner and Whaling Captain William Jernegan built the Mariner House as a private residence. It has since been renovated into six tastefully decorated apartments, with fireplaces and woodstoves, full kitchens, Wi-Fi and cable TV. One- and two-bedrooms units are available. Operating year round, Mariner House is within walking distance to the worn cobblestones of Main Street, to casual and gourmet dining, beautiful beaches, boats, boutiques, galleries, historic landmarks and museums. For reservations, please call 508680-1082. RCI affiliated. www.themarinerhouse.com

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Shoes & Handbags Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

Open Daily Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

Johnstons Cashmere Open Daily Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Daily 10-6 Classic & Updated Clothing

ViVi G Shoes

508-228-0411 25 Centre Street

Shop for the season at Vivi G Shoes 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! www.vivigshoes.com

Sunglasses Summer Shades Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Oliver Peoples, Roberto Cavelli, Maui Jims, Oakley, Coach, Dior, Rayban, Natives, Tom Ford, Smiths, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Theatre Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

508-228-4305 “The Last Five Years”: Now through September 6 at Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. “A Picasso” opens on September 16 at Centre Stage. See ad or website for show times

TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 50 years. Visit our website or see Calendar of Events in this paper for a listing of shows and times. A concession will be available at each performance. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508228-4305 or visit www.TheatreWorkshop.com. www.theatreworkshop.com

White Heron Theatre Company

508-825-5268 See shows all summer long! Under the tent at 5 N. Water Street Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre www.whiteherontheatre.org

White Heron Theatre Company tickets are available at the box office at 5 North Water Street, by calling 508-825-5268, or online at whiteherontheatre.org.

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Nantucket). Group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details

Raven’s Walk

508-257-4586

www.ravens-walk.com See calendar of events for details. Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England”

Tours - Beach Great Point Natural History Tour

508-228-5646 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Tours leave 33 Washington Street daily at 9 am and 1 pm Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Surfcasting Excursions; Youth Surfcasting Adventures; Kids Fishing Programs; Sunset Tours; and Private Tours. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr

Tours - Bus

Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her Great Expectations History Walk, Inside the Graveyards Tour, 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 Tales of Pirates & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times, visit www.ravens-walk.com.

Transportation Boat Hy-Line Cruises

Barrett’s Tours 508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; daily at 9:30 am &12:30 pm departs from 20 Federal Street 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 20 Federal St, 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.

Tours - Van

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

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

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.

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262 Steamboat Wharf

Ferry service - call for schedule

Watches The Trinity Collection

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

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specializqe 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.

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

Tours - Walking Nantucket Walking Tours

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508-332-0953

See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Voted “Best of Nantucket” 3 years in a row 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, Nantucket’s Dynamic Past & Glamorous Present, Nantucket & the Civil War, Great Writers on Nantucket, ‘Sconset in Bloom, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on

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. 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. www.nantucketweddings.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop

NANTUCKET THROW designed especially for us! Made of 100% cotton fibers, predyed & jacquardwoven, this carefully crafted throw is the perfect size for your boat, beach or home. It’s available in navy/natural.

The Quintessential Nantucket Store

48 x 70 $80.00

62 Main Street, Nantucket

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whatever you have! 1-2 cloves Garlic, shaved 1-2 swirls of your best Olive Oil 1 generous pinch of your best Salt 1-3 turns of fresh cracked Pepper Combine ingredients in a mason jar. Shake until incorporated. Use on everything. Or in this case, put ricotta into a pretty bowl, and spoon over herb oil and finish with additional salt and pepper. Serve with crudite, crackers or of course, grilled bread!

MJ’S GRILLED BLUEFISH

I had this over two summers ago and I am still dreaming about it. Fresh (only a few hours old) bluefish fillets will definitely work best. Don’t skip the gin shot either, I think that must be the secret ingredient. 2 fresh-caught Bluefish Fillets 1 Large Vidalia Onion, sliced into rounds 2 medium-size Bartlett’s Tomatoes, chopped Fresh Herbs (thyme, marjoram, rosemary, chives, parsely) chopped 1/2 C Mayonnaise 1 shot Local Gin (888 Gale Force) Kosher Salt and fresh Pepper Catch and filet a bluefish. Preheat grill to medium-high. On a long, large double thick sheet of tin foil drizzled with olive oil, place bluefish fillets skin side down. Slather each fillet with mayo and liberally season with salt and pepper. Layer onion rounds over each fillet, then tomatoes and herbs. Pour gin shot over and season with additional salt and pepper. Fold tin foil over to make a nice neat well-sealed packet. Place the foil packet on the grill and let cook for 20 minutes. Remove from grill and let sit 10 minutes. When ready, CAREFULLY open foil to let steam escape. Oven mitts are a good idea for this. Serve with grilled bread. WITH

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over grilled Portobello Mushrooms.

Family Cookout

PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

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GRILLED BREAD

My southern family would have my head for messing with the perfection that is southern pimento cheese. Luckily, they don’t live here. 1-2 Garlic cloves depending on your taste for garlic 2 jarred Roasted Red Peppers, drained well 3 C shredded Sharp Cheddar 2 T Paprika 1/2 t Cayenne Pepper, or more depending on how spicy you like things. Be careful though, the heat will continue to bloom as it sits. 1/4 C Honey 5 or 6 Dill Pickle Chips, chopped 1 T Pickle Juice 8 oz. Cream Cheese, room temp salt and pepper, to taste Put all ingredients except cream cheese into a food processor. Blend until a chunky paste is achieved. The mixture will look broken, but don’t worry. Add cream cheese and pulse until the mixture is smooth. Slather pimento cheese on a loaf of your favorite bread, sliced, brushed with oil and grilled. Pimento Cheese also goes wonderful on top of a Burger, with the traditional celery sticks or spoon

SLUMP

A fun old word for a baked fruit cobbler from generations gone by. Blueberry Plum Slump 1 C Blueberries, washed and dried 2 ripe Plums, pitted, sliced 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest, divided 6 T unsalted Butter, plus more for buttering dish 1 C fine grind Cornmeal 1 1/2 t Baking Powder 1/2 t Kosher Salt 7 T Sugar, divided 1/2 C well-shaken Buttermilk 2 large Eggs 3 T Crème fraiche 1 T Maple Syrup Preheat your oven to 375° F. Butter a 9-inch ceramic deep-dish pie plate or similar dish. Gently toss blueberries and plums with 1 T sugar and 1 t lemon zest in dish. Arrange fruit in a mostly single layer. Melt butter in a bowl in the microwave (about 30 seconds). Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, baking powder, and salt, remaining zest and remaining sugar. Whisk dry ingredients together thoroughly to combine. Add melted butter to dry ingredients, using a spatula to scrape out the bowl. Fold until combined. Fold in remaining ingredients (buttermilk through maple syrup); making sure each is uniformly mixed into batter before adding the next. Pour the batter over fruit and bake for 35-38 minutes, or until slump is fragrant and the top is golden brown. Serve and enjoy slump warm, topped with vanilla ice cream.

“LEMONY LADY” BEER COCKTAIL 2 cans Cisco Brewers Grey Lady or other belgian beer Angostura Bitters 4 Lemon Wheels When the weather is warm, I crave this bubbly citrusy beverage over everything else. Plus it feels like you’re drinking a cocktail, but it’s way lower in alcohol. Makes 4.

Souza’s Seafood “Fresh Off the Boat!”

508-228-9140 Call for our weekly specials 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!

Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

Open 9 am–7 pm Year-round • 23 Trotter’s Lane Look for the Lobster Flag

Nantucket Weddings Fresh! all year-round

E n t e r o u r p h o t o c o n t e st ! Deadline: March 1, 2015 First Prize: $300 Second Prize: $200 nantucketweddings.com/real-weddings/wedding-contests

Find us at 29 Centre Street 508-228-6215

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Featured Restaurant: fooods for here & there

New Food at fooods For nearly 40 years, fooods for here & there has been a fixture at 149 Orange Street—it’s been the place where several generations of locals have been going for subs, pizza, calzones. Their great prices, friendly island vibe, and fast service has kept it a favorite. Whether you are seeking a place to bring the family for lunch or dinner, want to order pizza and sandwiches to go, or if you want food delivered to your home or boat, fooods can accommodate you. The folks at fooods have been doing some renovations this season to their dining room and to their kitchen. The new interior is clean and Canadian Bacon & Veggies bright and more open. New tables, new chairs, and air-conditioning has made the indoor dining room cool and comfortable. A new Grab-n-Go counter has been added to serve customers who can’t afford even a short wait with sandwiches made that day, salads, desserts, and big, juicy deli pickles. We sampled two of these salads—the chilled Rice Noodles & Veggies and the creamy

Quesadilla

Canadian Bacon & Veggies—both make great fast lunches. You can pick up potato salad, or a pesto & veggie salad to enjoy with your sandwich. A new grill is giving staff at fooods the ability to add even more great choices to their sandwich selection: look for a Monte Cristo and a California Reuben

to be offered soon. time this Some September, fooods will start opening early for breakfast! This local joint has a well-deserved reputation for really good pizza. They make their own dough in-house, and it cooks up with great texture and flavor— crispy with just the right amount of chew. You can choose between Sicilian and NY style crust—thick and thin—either way, the crust has a crisp edge and is flexible enough to fold, but can support several toppings. The kitchen at Teriyaki Wings fooods makes their own red pizza sauce, with a nice balance between sweet and tangy, and they use a blend of fresh mozzarella and other cheeses. After you choose crust style and size, then you get to select from 22 different toppings, including Canadian bacon, which is not offered at all island pizzerias. In addition to the custom pizzas, fooods also makes 9 specialty pizzas. Their Buffalo Chicken Pizza, with a blue cheese sauce and mozzarella topped with spicy strips of buffalo chicken breast has long been a favorite of our team, but this week we sampled the new Texas Barbecue Pizza, which has taken over as top of our list. Sweet and salty with a lick of heat, the topping on this pie is shredded chicken, bacon, and red onion, drenched in Bulls Eye barbecue sauce. For a healthier choice, try a Rice Noodles & Veggies thin crust version of the

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Mediterranean Pizza at fooods. For this, a thin layer of housemade red sauce is topped with goat cheese and mozzarella, thick slices of fire roasted red pepper, red onion, artichoke hearts, and slices of fresh tomato.

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chicken to add to the tomato, garlic, green pepper, onions, and cheddar cheese that stuffs the flour tortillas for these hefty treats. Another upgrade fooods has made this year is to switch to all Boars Head meats for their sandwiches and wraps. You can have your sandwich made on a sub roll or on Portugues, multi-grain, or rye bread, and each one comes with a juicy wedge of dill pickle. There are more than a dozen different hot and cold sandwiches. Specialty wraps include Chicken Caesar, Veggie Plus, and Greek Chicken.

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Finger food here can take the form of breaded onion rings, mozarella sticks, garlic bread. And, like any good pizza joint, they also have a selection of chicken wings—theirs are big and meaty, with a choice of three sauces: buffalo, bbq, and teriyaki. Nothing at fooods for here & there is deep fried, and that includes the wings. All are three are good, but we like the Teriyaki Wings best of all. Also good for sharing are the Quesadillas at fooods. You can choose from steak, chicken, bbq chicken, and buffalo

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If you’re not in the mood for pizza or a sandwich, foood for here & there makes a very tasty Lasagna. Prepared in-house with layers of ground beef, sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan between noodles, this will satisfy the heartiest appetite. The Lasagna dinner comes with a generous portion of lasagna liberally dusted with freshly grated parmesan, a side salad with your choice of dressing, and a couple of thick slices of very good housemade garlic bread. The food is good, the prices are great, and just like the name promises, this is the place for foood for here & there. foood for here & there 149 Orange Street • 508-228-4291 www.fooods.com Open daily from 11:30 am to 10 pm Breakfast starting later in September Eat In or Take Out • Indoor and Outdoor Dining Visa and MasterCard accepted delivery available for $3+up, depending on location Plenty of parking, bike racks, near NRTA stop for full color photos of this meal: www.yesterdaysisland.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop 508-228-2797 All the products you love at a new location 17-1/2 Old South Road Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, NEW hot lunches 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. www.nantucketbakeshop.com

Wicked Island Bakery

508-901-5797 Open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday: 5:30am to 3pm. Sunday: 7am1pm. Closed Labor Day. Box lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, & pastries! 147 Orange Street WICKED ISLAND BAKERY offers delicious fresh breads, pastries, and baked goods, including our famous Morning Buns. Every menu item is created in house and from scratch. We use only the finest, all natural ingredients in all of our baking. No artificial anything! We can even make a picnic for you: boxed lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, and pastries. wickedislandbakery.com

Bars Lobster Trap 508-228-4200 Lunch 11:30am-3pm (thru & including Labor Day); Appetizers 4-5;

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Dinner 5-10pm Seafood specialties & fresh lobster

23 Washington Street

THE NANTUCKET LOBSTER TRAP is the only restaurant on Nantucket that specializes in lobster and shellfish with a few items reserved for the non-seafood eaters. THE LOBSTER TRAP is a restaurant with a casual atmosphere amidst a natural setting. Fish are filleted on location, and local fishermen can frequently be seen selling their catch in the rear of the restaurant. THE LOBSTER TRAP serves dinner nightly from 5 to 10:30 pm. THE LOBSTER TRAP has a take-out program with home deliveries. The program is called “Meals on Keels’’ and will deliver private clambakes ready to eat to your home, guest house garden, or yacht. American Express, Visa, MasterCard accepted. www.nantucketlobstertrap.com

Brewers Cisco Brewers

508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm 5 Bartlett Farm Road Beers brewed with the finest ingredients

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 www.ciscobrewers.com the right.

Clubs & Entertainment Rose & Crown Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

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Open Daily at 29 Centre Street 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. 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 www.NantucketCoffee.com. www.nantucketcoffee.com

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Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the house-made Sesame Chicken Satay, Quesadillas, and Pizza are all spectacular! AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! Full dining room, booth seating, able to accommodate large parties, full bar, casual dining, covered patio seating, and takeout available. www.akdiamonds.com

Annye’s Whole Foods Open daily Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

At ANNYE’S you’ll find fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Take them home for a hot lunch or a handy dinner. We also sell tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts. And you can choose a bottle of wine from our selection to accompany your meal. ANNYE’S is a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. www.annyes.com

Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant 508-228-7001 Breakfast 9-2, Brunch 11-2, Lunch 11-9, 41 Main Street Dinner 5-9, Full Liquor, Dining Bar New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices. Welcome to ARNO’S 55th year of casual dining on historic cobblestoned Main Street. Arno’s is highly recommended, dine-in or take-out, for breakfast, lunch, and New England seafood dinners. The dine-in menu is also the take-out menu. Breakfast takeout is from 9-2, lunch from 11-9, and dinner 5-9. Place your take-out order in person or call 508-228-7001. www.arnosnantucket.com

Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Daily 8-7pm. Starting Labor Day, closing at 6. Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. www.bartlettsfarm.com

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Breakfast Sat & Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm 29 Centre Street Outdoor patio dining in season 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, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners. 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. www.nantucketbistro.com

Claudette’s Catering Open daily 8am to 4pm Outdoor dining and catering

508-257-6622 Post Office Sq. Siasconset

Picnic in ‘Sconset! And a great place to stop to do it is CLAUDETTE’S on the square in ‘Sconset. CLAUDETTE’S is famous for their delicious sandwiches and their super special lemon cake. Pick up your order and picnic at a table on the porch at CLAUDETTE’S while you watch the relaxed activity in ‘Sconset Village, or take your picnic to the beach just around the bend. Open daily from 8am to 4pm. Please call for advance orders.

Easy Street Cantina One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Full Breakfast served all day

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

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. Open every day—Mon.-Sat. from 6:30 am to 2 am & Sun. from 7:30 am to 2 am. www.EasyStreetCantina.com

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Brk 9am-2pm; Lunch 10am-9pm; Dinner 4-9pm 31 Easy Street (corner of Easy St & Steamboat Wharf) Breakfast and New England Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices Since 1973, EASY STREET RESTAURANT & SEAFOOD HOUSE has offered takeout of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Take-out or dining-in is easy on the budget and family friendly. All menu items are available for take-out. Breakfast take-out is from 9 to 2 and lunch take-out is from 10 to 9. The most popular take-out are the Breakfast Sandwich, Clam Chowder, Lobster Roll, Fried Whole Belly Clams. Dinner menu begins at 4 and so does dinner take-out. The restaurant is located on Steamboat Wharf, next to Steamship Ferries’ docks. There is an express Take-out Menu for those who have limited time before departing on the traditional or high speed ferries. From the Hy-Line Ferries on Straight Wharf, your first right is Easy Street. Easy Street Restaurant and Seafood House is located on the right side at the corner of Easy Street and Steamboat Wharf, a five-minute scenic walk. Seconds walk from Steamship Ferries on Steamboat Wharf. Visa, Mc, Amex. www.EasyStreetNantucket.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Nantucket’s Premier Sports Bar Affordable Family Dining; Early Bird Specials $12.95 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant

508-228-2279 Lunch 11:30am-pm; Dinner from 5pm; Bar open from 11:30am-closing 4 Bathing Beach Rd. at Jetties Beach www.thejetties.com Restaurant, Bar, & Beach Shop... Open Daily, Live Music Nightly! Come to JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT for lunch, dinner, lobster, pizza and pasta, risotto, cocktails, sunsets...for all the fun you want to have at the beach! You’ll find great food, casual atmosphere, cold drinks, and terrific shopping all at JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT. And, there’s plenty of parking! Open through Labor Day. Call about holding your next event or private party at JETTIES.

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 4-8:30pm, closed Sun. Labor Day: 4-8:30pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln www.siamtogonantucket.com 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.

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-9pm. Closed Labor Day. 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more. 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 for a menu 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

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Nantucket Dining Guide Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

Markets Annye’s Whole Foods

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

Open daily Complete organic market & prepared meals

Visit ANNYE’S in our new and larger location! You’ll find the best in organic foods, including Niman Ranch meats, free-range chicken, fruits and vegetables, and naturallyfarmed wines from Italy, France, and California. Try ANNYE’S fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Purchase tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts, or select from our all-organic bulk foods—grains, nuts, seeds, beans, fruits, and earth-friendly cleaning supplies. ANNYE’S carries the most effective supplements, herbal and homeopathic remedies, as well as skin and hair care products, to keep you feeling and looking great! We’re a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. www.annyes.com

Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Open daily 8-7pm. Starting Labor Day, closing at 6. Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

www.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 & friendly faces.

Restaurants 29 Fair 508-228-7800 Open for dinner from 5pm; Classic Sunday Brunch 11am-2:30pm Contemporary Cuisine, locally sourced 29 Fair Street Chef Charles has returned to Nantucket to 29 Fair, the former location of The Woodbox, with an all new staff, fresh new look, and beautifully designed menu that features locally sourced contemporary cuisine. Located a short stroll from Main Street, 29 Fair has three romantic candlelit dining rooms, each with original brick fireplaces, exposed beams and antiques in a building that dates back to 1709. The chef’s cuisine is known for fresh and summery preparations with deep flavors. Spend an evening with Chef Charles at 29 Fair, and you’ll have a dining experience you’ll treasure forever.

AK Diamond’s Lunch, Dinner, Bar Menu; Open daily from 11:30 am Creative, Casual Cuisine

508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane

Creative Casual Cuisine describes the food & atmosphere at A.K. DIAMOND’S, a favorite spot for locals and visitors! Our “All-Day” menu allows plenty of flexibility and an amazing array of mouth-watering delights. Favorites are the Cranberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the house-made Sesame Chicken Satay and Quesadillas are spectacular. AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! Full dining room, booth seating, able to accommodate large parties, full bar, casual dining, family friendly, covered patio seating, & takeout available. www.akdiamonds.com

American Seasons 508-228-7111 Dinner and tapas at the bar 5:30 - 10 pm 80 Centre Street Casual fine dining: Zagat’s #1 food rating; reservations suggested Always near the top of every “not to be missed” list, AMERICAN SEASONS features uniquely imaginative, regional American Cuisine rated #1 by Zagat’s and described as “the most creative food on Nantucket.” The dining room is casual with a touch of elegance, while the outdoor patio provides the perfect romantic setting. The impressive wine list has been recognized with a prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine. AMERICAN SEASONS is conveniently located on Centre Street, just a short walk from virtually all major hotels and guest houses. Come discover for yourself why we have been described as “a legend in the making.” www.americanseasons.com

Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant

508-228-7001 Breakfast 9-2, Lunch 11-9, Dinner 5-9, Full Liquor, Dining Bar 41 Main Street New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices Welcome to ARNO’S 55th year of casual dining on historic cobblestoned Main Street.

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Breakfast is served from 9 to 2. Between 11 and 2, both breakfast and lunch are served. All the renowned New England seafoods are offered for dinner including Haddock, Halibut, Scallops, Swordfish, Lobster, and Surf and Turf. Seafood starters include Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Oysters, Steamers, Mussels, Calamari, Fried Clams, and Organic Salads topped with Lobster, Shrimp, or Salmon. The dinner menu also offers several sandwiches, such as prime beef burgers, wild salmon burger, and lobster roll. The waitstaff are personable and professional. Arno’s has a full liquor and dining bar with a 4K HDTV. A new 8 draft system includes Whale’s Tale Pale Ale, Lagunitas IPA, Yuengling Lager, and Sam Adams Summer Lager. The wine list has been carefully selected. All cocktails are made with premium brand liquors and include Arno’s Bloody Mary, Island Punch, and Chocolate Martini. There is a spacious upstairs dining room overlooking Main Street, which makes a great venue to host a special event. From HyLine Ferries, just follow cobblestoned Main Street to ARNO’S on the right side. From Steamboat Ferries, take 1st left (Easy Street), then 4th right (Main Street). www.arnosnantucket.com

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

508-325-0308 10 India Street

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

Brant Point Grill Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch Harborside at the White Elephant

508-325-1320 50 Easton Street

Enjoy breakfast and Sunday brunch 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. Live music in their lounge Friday & Saturdays nights from 8-10:30. Once you’ve dined overlooking the harbor, you’ll know why this is the place to come time and time again when on island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by. www.brantpointgrill.com

Breeze Bar & Café

508-228-4730

Redefining the hotel & resort dining experience at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street New England Coastal Cuisine & Family Favorites Resort to live music in the air and a mimosa in your hand! Breeze Bar & Café serves New England Coastal Cuisine and family favorites in either our air-conditioned dining room and outdoors on Nantucket’s grandest all-season deck, with cozy fire pits. Open daily from 11 am to 9pm, our lunch menu features refreshing salads, soups, and appetizers. Dinner at Breeze includes a delectable selection from filet mignon to a casual burger. Enjoy live music Tuesday & Friday from 6 to 9 pm and Thursday from 7 to 10 pm. On Sundays, you can savor our bountiful Brunch with live music from 11 am to 2 pm. We also have a wonderful bar for your enjoyment. breezebarandcafe.com

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Breakfast Sat & Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm 29 Centre Street “Eat and happiness will follow!” www.nantucketbistro.com

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, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners. 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.

Children’s Café Open 7am-8pm Sun-Thurs; 7am-10pm Fri & Sat Affordable Beachfront Dining

508-228-2284 at Childrens Beach

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

Company of the Cauldron Serving dinner nightly. Closed Sundays.

508-228-4016 5 India Street

If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON. Discover romance at this charming restaurant located in the heart of Nantucket’s Historic District. Through the doorway, past an abundance of beautiful flowers, tables set with classic floral linens glow softly, lit only

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by candles. The kitchen is open and can be seen from the dining room. Three evenings a week a classical harpist plays soft music. THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON serves outstanding and creative cuisine, with elegant, prix fixe menus that change every evening. Menus are available a week in advance: see their website. COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is well known for its lamb preparations, as well as for its innovative creations featuring beef and seafood. Menus are available at www.CompanyoftheCauldron.com.

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 and the longtime island favorite, Hutch’s Diner. 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. www.CrosswindsNantucket.com

Dune Lunch & Dinner Daily Where chic meets casual comfort.

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

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

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open daily! One Nibble & You’re Hooked! corner of Easy & Broad sts. Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day! EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. We serve breakfast all day, and offer our Omelette Bar from 8-11:30 am. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. Open every day—Mon.-Sat. from 6:30 am to 2 am & Sun. from 7:30 am to 2 am

Easy Street Restaurant and Seafood House 508-228-5031 Brk 9am-2pm; Lunch 10am-9pm; Dinner 4-9pm 31 Easy Street (corner of Easy St & Steamboat Wharf) Breakfast and New England Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices Experience coastal New England cuisine at the Front Door of Nantucket. The dining is easy and family friendly with old-fashioned quality and timeless hospitality. Since 1973, EASY STREET RESTAURANT AND SEAFOOD HOUSE has offered breakfast, lunch and dinner of the highest quality at reasonable prices. Enjoy the patio or two floors of glass enclosed indoor dining with unique views of Old North Wharf, Nantucket Harbor, and Steamship Ferries. Breakfast is served from 9am to 2pm. Lunch begins at 10am and continues to 9pm. The lunch menu includes Clam Chowder, Caesar Salad, Lobster Roll, Seafood Tacos, Easy Street BLT, Prime Burger, Fish and Chips. Dinner begins at 4pm and includes Haddock, Salmon, Swordfish, Lobster, Filet Mignon. All wines by the bottle are available by the glass. All cocktails are made with premium brand liquors. From Hy-Line Ferries, your first right is Easy Street. Easy Street Restaurant and Seafood House is on the right side at the corner of Easy Street and Steamboat Wharf, a five minute scenic walk. Seconds walk from Steamship Ferries on Steamboat Wharf. Visa, Mc, Amex. Outdoor Dining, Take-out, Children’s Menu. www.EasyStreetNantucket.com

The Faregrounds 508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily 27 Fairgrounds Road Affordable Family Dining: Surrounded by Friends and Family! 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

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right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. www.thefaregrounds.com/

Fifty-Six Union

508-228-6135 Dinner nightly from 5pm; Patio Bar opens at 4pm; Apres la Plage from 46pm daily 56 Union Street Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff www.fiftysixunion.com

Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner nightly from 5 pm; their patio bar opens at 4 pm. Between 4-6pm, join them on the patio or in the garden for Apres la Plage. 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. FIFTYSIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket.

foood for here & there Open daily at 10:30am for lunch, dinner, & snacks Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Delivery!

508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St

foood for here and there is the place to go for great food at reasonable prices. Rated the Best Pizza on Nantucket, foood serves small, medium, large, and deep dish pizzas at the lowest price on the island. At foood for here and there, you can have a quick lunch for under $6.00. We also offer specialty pizzas, including Mexican, Summer White, and Tropic Rocky, a variety of sandwiches and subs on freshly baked rolls, delicious salads, burgers, lasagna, spicy wings, and more! Stop in our casual and fun location at Lower Orange Street. If you’re in a hurry to get home or to the beach, call ahead with your www.fooods.com order.

Kitty Murtagh’s Open daily: Lunch 11:30-5; Dinner 5-9 Nantucket’s Only Irish Pub & Restaurant

508-325-0781 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 Prime Rib. 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 Wed. & Fri. night. www.kittymurtaghs.com

Lobster Trap

508-228-4200 Lunch 11:30am-3pm (thru & including Labor Day); Appetizers 4-5; Dinner 5-10pm 23 Washington Street Home of the best lobster & bay scallop rolls in town!

For more than four decades, THE NANTUCKET LOBSTER TRAP has continued serving traditional New England style seafood. Locally owned and operated, they are known as the home of the BEST Lobster Roll and Nantucket Bay Scallop Roll! Reservations for parties of 6 or more at 5:30 and 7pm. Smaller parties are seated on a first come first serve basis. Try the outdoor patio area for the full raw bar and bar including house cocktails and local brews of delicious beers. www.nantucketlobstertrap.com

The Nautilus

508-228-0301 Dinner from 6pm; Bar til 1am; Lunch Sat, Sun, & Mon 11:30am-2pm 12 Cambridge Street

THE NAUTILUS, brand new for 2014, is pleased to bring our innovative Asian & Latin inspired tapas style cuisine, diverse wine list, and culinary cocktails to your table, plate & glass. Dine early or late, have a full meal or just a snack - The Nautilus, come get a taste. www.nautilusnantucket.com

Queequegs

508-325-0992 Brunch at Tree Bar daily 11am-2:30pm, weather permitting; Dinner nightly from 5:30pm 6 Oak Street The locals’ choice for intimate in-town dining

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. www.queequegsnantucket.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide Rose & Crown 508-228-2595 Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am 23 South Water Street Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails 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. www.theroseandcrown.com

The Seagrille Lunch Mon-Sat. Dinner Nightly. Bar opens at 5pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine

508-325-5700 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 patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. E.J. and Robin Harvey, Chef/Owner. www.theseagrille.com

Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 4-8:30pm, closed Sun. Labor Day: 4-8:30pm 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

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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. www.siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

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 at Tree Bar daily 11am-2:30pm, weather permitting; Dinner nightly from 5:30pm 4 East Chestnut Street Be adventurous, go to Town 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; Shrimp Pot Stickers, 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! www.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

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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.

Wine & Spirits Brix Wine Shop

508-228-9123 Open Daily One Windy Way Wine, Beer, & Spirits; Cheese & Charcuterie; Beverage Catering

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BRIX WINE SHOP is a different kind of wine shop—a space where you want to hang out, one that provides you with incomparable customer service, and offers you a handpicked selection of wine and spirits. For us, it’s not just about buying a bottle of wine; it’s about the experience. Our shops are extensions of our own homes and the moments that you might have in them. We taste every bottle of wine that goes on our shelves and travel the world to find them. We earn your trust. We take the stories of the wines and give them a voice. www.BrixWineShop.com

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4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden at Fifty-Six Union. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 to 7 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin and her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn what to look for and how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main and Federal Sts. Adults $15. Children $10; under 6 free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 6 PM - Free Concert in the Park Free acoustic concert in the Fair Street Park at the corner of Main & Fair; all genres. Weather permitting. 5 to 7 PM - Summer Sips from Italy Italian wine expert, Iris Di Cicco from Palm Bay Imports, is back for her second tasting on the island. From Abruzzo to Pulgia, she’s got you covered with Italy’s perfect summer pours. Brix Wine Shop, 1 Windy Way, 508-228-9123. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Dinner at the Breeze with Supervised Kids Program Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6 to 7:20 PM - Disco Skate Night at Nantucket Ice Public Skating with disco lights. $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. Great activity for all ages! Call for additional skating sessions 508-2282516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane. 6 to 8 PM - Artist Reception for Jessica D. Sosebee Enjoy wine and light bites as you view the work of painter Jessica D. Sosebee at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery, 8 Washington Street. 6 to 8 PM - Art Opening with Donn Russell Gallery opening featuring the work of Donn Russell, Master Printmaker at Hostetler Gallery, 42 Centre St. 6 to 8 PM - Live Music on Old South Wharf Acoustic music by Steve Sheppard and Friends. 6 to 9 PM - Opening Reception at Robert Foster Fine Art Art opening featuring John Devaney. See his show at Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India St through September 10. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket sunset! Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.00 per person or $550.00 for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $50 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 to 8 PM - Concert: Anne Martindale & Richard Busch Performing mellow American jazz and popular standards, they specialize in songs by such greats as Rogers & Hart, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Ray Noble, George Shearing, Billy Barnes, Blossom Dearie, Dave Frishberg, ‘Fats’ Waller and others. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7:30 PM - “The Last 5 Years” by Jason Robert Brown A stunning musical that ingeniously chronicles the 5 year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up...or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 PM - “Family Furniture” presented by White Heron Theatre The newest play by award-winning playwright A.R. Gurney with “plenty

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of amusing points to make, about the alleged iniquity of dry martinis and the sexual politics of football weekends…” Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 5 N. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history and the ghostly tales of its past. We will visit houses that have stories to tell, & you will view the mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Keep your eyes open, expect the unexpected. Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10, under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8 to 10 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 8 to 10:30 PM - Bob Lehman Trio Performing live in the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) An eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 9 to 10:30 PM - Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s professional astronomers for a tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10. 10 PM to 1 AM - Urban Beatbox with Good Lyfe Entertainment Awesome new DJ format with blend of new and familiar music at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 5:45 AM - The Rock Run Solo athletes assemble at Pocomo Point for a grueling, unique and inspirational race worthy of the natural resources and the amazing location of Nantucket and to benefit worthy causes. www.therockrun.com 7 to 8 AM - Hatha Yoga Classes with Bettina Broer Enjoy relaxing yoga class with concentration on using postures to center & calm the mind. 508 498 7475. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. For Town, meet in the Stop & Shop parking lot. For Madaket Road, meet at Sanford Farm Parking Lot. www.ackcleanteam.org. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Main St./Windmill Route 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary past beautiful historic mansions. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953. Arrive at Centre & Main sts (by bank) by 7:50am. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour Join a guided oversand adventure tour and discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Tour starts/ends at Maria Mitchell Science Center, 33 Washington Street, with a convenient stop at Wauwinet Gate House. Private tours (8 people) can be scheduled by appointment. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. continued on page 57

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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE ▲

VESTAL STREET OBSERVATORY: 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.

● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

MITCHELL HOUSE: 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.

WHALING MUSEUM: 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. 10am-5pm daily.

NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM: Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activity for 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.

OLDEST HOUSE: 16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.

THE AQUARIUM: 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 www.mmo.org for more information

OLD MILL: 50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.

● OLDEST HOUSE PUBLIC BOAT RAMP

OLD GAOL: 15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour. GREATER LIGHT: 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. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

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FIRE HOSE CART HOUSE: 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. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

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1800 HOUSE: 4 Mill Street Built in 1805, the historic mansion now offers arts & crafts classes taught using traditional techniques.

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NHA RESEARCH LIBRARY: 7 Fair Street Open Mon 10am-4pm, Tue 11am-4pm, Thu-Fri 10am-4pm. Please visit www.nha.org for more information

UNITARIAN CHURCH

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

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HADWEN HOUSE: 96 Main Street A sign of the golden era of whaling, the house is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1845 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen. Open on Historic House Walking Tour.

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AQUARIUM

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MITCHELL HOUSE

FRANCIS STREET BEACH

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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE: 2 Easton Street First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 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. NANTUCKET ATHENEUM: 1 India Street Books, periodicals, dvds and also a collection of art and artifacts on display from Nantucket’s history. Closed Sun & Mon.

PACIFIC CLUB: 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. ST MARY’S CHURCH: 3 Federal Street Built in 1897. METHODIST CHURCH: 2 Centre Street Built in 1831. THREE BRICKS: 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.

CIVIL WAR MONUMENT: Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. ST PAUL’S CHURCH: 20 Fair Street Built in 1897. AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE: 29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use. UNITARIAN CHURCH: 11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell. LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM: 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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9 to 10 AM - Feeding Frenzy Join the Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed their ever-hungry creatures before the Aquarium opens to the public. A great program for all ages. This program is very popular so please pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-5387. $10 or $5 for MMA members. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St. 10 to 11 AM - Book Signing with Cary Hazlegrove Meet island photographer and author of “NANTUCKET” Cary Hazlegrove at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11 AM - Pocket Park Series Free music, kids’ events, poetry & more. Fair Street Park @ corner of Main. 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 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show at Pageo Marina B will be showing their jewelry at Pageo, 46 Main Street. 10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show at Figaro Clara Williams Company jewelry designs will be at Figaro this weekend for a special showing of her exquisite jewelry designs. 21 Main Street. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town and Sconset Village guided by native islanders who know Nantucket. Our bus is air-conditioned with reclining seats and large windows. Daily departure from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. Charters also available. 508 228 0174 1 PM - Vestal Street Observatory Tour Learn about the life and scientific legacy of Maria Mitchell, America’s first woman astronomer. If weather permits, see an outdoor scale model of the solar system and view the sun through our safe solar telescope. $3. Free for MMA members. 2 Vestal Street. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals and view historic Great Point Light. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/kids (12 and under). Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 1:30 to 4 PM - 4 EZ Payments Live music at Cisco Brewers, Bartlett Farm Road. $5 cover. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Each craft is designed to encourage participants to visit the Whaling Museum and explore the historical significance of the artifacts and souvenirs that Nantucketers carried home from their journeys aboard whaleships. Saturdays: Lighthouses & signal flags. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St.

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3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden at Fifty-Six Union. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 4:30 PM - Reggae Therapy Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 to 7 PM - Badia a Coltibuono Winemaker Tasting Our friend Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti, owner of the famed Tuscan winery, Badia a Coltibuono, is on island for this special evening tasting. Her illustrious estate, Badia a Coltibuono (which means Abbey of the Good Harvest), lies in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, between Florence and Siena. Don’t miss the chance to taste wines from this historic estate. Brix Wine Shop, 1 Windy Way, 508-228-9123. 5:30 to 9 PM - Dinner at the Breeze with Supervised Kids Program Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 6 to 7:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $50 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket sunset! Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.00 per person or $550.00 for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly. 7:30 PM - “The Last 5 Years” by Jason Robert Brown A stunning musical that ingeniously chronicles the 5 year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up...or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 PM - “Miracle on South Division Street” -White Heron Theatre As a family legend begins to unravel, see hilarious consequences of believing everything you’re told as a kid is true. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. White Heron Theatre, 5 N. Water St. Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) An eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 Video Dance Party With DJ Bri Guy at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. continued on page 58

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy the thrill of a lifetime seeing whales in their natural habitat. Sightings guaranteed! 508-228-7037. Trips depart from the Town Pier. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour Join a guided oversand adventure tour and discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Tour starts/ends at Maria Mitchell Science Center, 33 Washington Street, with a convenient stop at Wauwinet Gate House. Private tours (8 people) can be scheduled by appointment. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 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 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch at Brant Point Grill Voted “Best Brunch on Nantucket” by I&M readers, Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant, 50 Easton St. Reservations: 508-325-1320 10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show at Figaro Clara Williams Company jewelry designs will be at Figaro this weekend for a special showing of her exquisite jewelry designs. 21 Main Street. 10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show at Pageo Marina B will be showing their jewelry at Pageo, 46 Main Street. 11 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch with Live Music at the Breeze Andy Bullington live on the guitar during Sunday Brunch at Breeze Bar & Café at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - Classic Sunday Brunch Savor Sunday with Brunch at 29 Fair. Special history chat with Robin of Raven’s Walk from 1:30-2:30 pm. 508-228-7800. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town and Sconset Village guided by native islanders who know Nantucket. Our bus is air-conditioned with reclining seats and large windows. Daily departure from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. Charters also available. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 to 4:30 PM - Hands-On History for Kids Crafts for kids + caretakers in the Discovery Room at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Each craft is designed to encourage participants to visit the Whaling Museum and explore the historical significance of the artifacts and souvenirs that Nantucketers carried home from their journeys aboard whaleships. Sundays: Sailors’ valentines & coral necklaces. Free with museum admission or NHA membership. 2 to 3:15 PM - Nantucket Drum Circle Live African, Cuban, and other hand-drumming rhythms at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 2:15 to 3 PM -Back-to-School Ice Cream Harbor Cruise For families of individuals with any disability. $3.25 pp for ice cream Co-Sponsored by Autism Speaks and Family Support Services.

August 28-Sept. 3, 2014

Registration: khoryn@autismspeaks.org; 646.341.3043. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 3:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4 to 6 PM - Apres la Plage Special midday cocktails, light meals, and snacks on the patio and in the garden at Fifty-Six Union. Offered daily. 508-228-6135, 56 Union St. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 to 7 PM - Late Night at the Museum Join the NHA for Late Night at the Whaling Museum every Sunday now through August 31! A special late-night screening of Nantucket, a film by Ric Burns, will screen at 5:30 P.M. It’s the perfect evening activity downtown before dinner! 13 Broad Street. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Dinner at the Breeze with Supervised Kids Program Enjoy dinner at Breeze with your family – drop-off your kids afterward in our free, supervised Kids Deck program at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - “The Last 5 Years” by Jason Robert Brown A stunning musical that ingeniously chronicles the 5 year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up...or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6 to 7:30 PM - Summer Breeze Concert Free concert on Sunday evenings at Children’s Beach. Food & beverages sold at Childrens Cafe. This week: Shepherd, Day & Galvin. Organized by Nantucket Visitor Services. 6 to 7:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $50 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket sunset! Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.00 per person or $550.00 for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly. 7:30 PM - Susan Burns’ Comedy Extravaganza Don’t miss Susan and her special guests’ night of hilarity! An island tradition, featuring MC Scott Blakeman & special surprise guests! $25 Tickets at www.theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 7:30 PM - “The Vandal” presented by White Heron Theatre Story of a women who finds friendship, redemption & a sense of humor through a boy who befriends her at a bus stop. New play & premiere for White Heron, The Vandal marks Hamish Linklater’s playwriting debut. $42.50 at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268. 5 N. Water St. 8 to 10:30 PM - Bob Lehman Trio Performing live in the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary. continued on page 60

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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

40TH POLE:

SIASCONSET:

Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle. DIONIS: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk. STEPS: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach. JETTIES: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally. BRANT POINT: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship. CHILDREN’S: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area. Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer. FRANCIS STREET: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.

SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES CISCO BEACH:

Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong. LADIES BEACH: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. MIACOMET BEACH: at the end of Miacomet Road. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond. SOUTH SHORE BEACH: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities. SURFSIDE: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport. Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally. FISHERMAN’S BEACH: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. NOBADEER: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. MADEQUECHAM: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. TOM NEVERS: (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.

WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES MADAKET:

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

Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset. LOW BEACH: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.

BAY & POND BEACHES MIACOMET POND:

Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered. POCOMO BEACH: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities. EEL POINT: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities. Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong. COSKATA-COATUE AND GREAT POINT: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup. SESACHACHA POND: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.

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

BEACH SAFETY

•Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow. •Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 7 to 8 AM - Hatha Yoga Classes with Bettina Broer Enjoy relaxing yoga class with concentration on using postures to center & calm the mind. 508 498 7475. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Fabulous Mansions 2.5 mi, 50 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past homes of the Cliff & Brant Point. $15. Cash only. Arrive at Centre & Main sts by bank by 7:50am. Reservations not needed. 508-332-0953. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 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 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and again later in the afternoon. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 6 PM - Trunk Show at Figaro Clara Williams Company jewelry designs will be at Figaro this weekend for a special showing of her exquisite jewelry designs. 21 Main Street. 10:15 AM - Nantucket and the Civil War The dramatic story of Nantucket’s role in the American Civil War. Arrive at 10:05am at Federal & India sts., by Atheneum fence for 2/3 mi, 90 min. walk. 508-332-0953. $20; 65+ & teens $15; Age 7-12 $5.. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Some women accompanied their husbands on whaling voyages, while the others became involved in astronomy, the Temperance Crusade, the struggle for women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Hear their stories. Meet outside the Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre and Broad Streets. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Join us as we walk though Nantucket’s past. Hear all about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of three wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main and Federal Sts. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Children $10. Kids under 6 free. Call 508-257-4586 for details. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again later in the afternoon. Call for time. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals and view historic Great Point Light. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/12 and under. Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd.

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4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 7pm. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 4:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 6 to 7:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $50 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket sunset! Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.00 per person or $550.00 for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history and the ghostly tales of its past. We will visit houses that have stories to tell, & you will view the mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Keep your eyes open, expect the unexpected. Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10, under 6 free. 508-257-4586. Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) An eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 7 to 8 AM - Hatha Yoga Classes with Bettina Broer Enjoy relaxing yoga class with concentration on using postures to center & calm the mind. 508 498 7475. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past parks most visitors never find. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Centre & Main by bank by 7:50am. 508-332-0953. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Robin of Raven’s Walk and discover the legends of Nantucket’s most infamous pirates. During the voyage we will learn about the pirate life. The adventure will end with a search for pirate treasure. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations recommended: 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf across from the Hyline office. www.endeavorsailing.com 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and again later in the afternoon. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 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. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. continued on page 61

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Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again later in the afternoon. Call for time. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 PM - Yellow Red Performs Two piece female folk/pop band playing originals and covers of today’s top music. Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 2:30 to 4:30 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals and view historic Great Point Light. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/12 & under. Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4:30 PM - Hymn for Her Performs Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class $10. Free for teens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 7:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $50 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket sunset! Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.00 per person or $550.00 for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history and the ghostly tales of its past. We will visit houses that have stories to tell, & you will view the mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Keep your eyes open, expect the unexpected. Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10, under 6 free. 508-257-4586. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 7 to 8 AM - Hatha Yoga Classes with Bettina Broer Enjoy relaxing yoga class with concentration on using postures to center & calm the mind. 508 498 7475. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 8 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Main St./Windmill Route 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary past beautiful historic mansions. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953. Arrive at Centre & Main sts (by bank) by 7:50am. 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Road, and then carpool to various island hotspots. 508-325-0873. $5. 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy the thrill of a lifetime seeing whales in their natural habitat. Sightings guaranteed! 508-228-7037. Trips depart from the Town Pier.

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Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 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 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and again later in the afternoon. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10:15 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by our island on a 2/3 mi., 90 min., stroll. Gather at corner of Federal & India Sts., by Atheneum fence at 10:05. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. 508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Some women accompanied their husbands on whaling voyages, while the others became involved in astronomy, the Temperance Crusade, the struggle for women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Hear their stories. Meet outside the Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre and Broad Streets. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12 PM - Rotary Club Meeting The weekly meeting of Nantucket’s Rotary Club, at Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Rd. 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Join us as we walk though Nantucket’s past. Hear all about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of three wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main and Federal Sts. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Children $10. Kids under 6 free. Call 508-257-4586 for details. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again later in the afternoon. Call for time. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4:30 PM - Hymn for Her Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven on a ghostly adventure. Learn how to become a Ghost Hunter. The ghost hunt is educational, exciting and lots of fun. $15. Children $10, under 6 free. Children must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 6 to 7:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $50 per person. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 62

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6 to 8 PM - Knitted Gifts Join Nancy Tyrer and Liz Flanagan on Wednesdays in September to use yarn to make simple gifts. Each night we will learn a new project or embellishment to enhance your knitting and personalize your gifts. If you already have a project going and want to work on that instead..join us! Bring double pointed size 7 needles. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Nothing beats a Nantucket sunset! Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.00 per person or $550.00 for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly. 7 to 8:30 PM - Documentary Film: ‘Bears’ “Bears” is a documentary film that follows a year in the life of a brown bear family. Shot in Alaska’s majestic Katmai National Park and Preserve, the film showcases the breathtaking beauty of the wilderness and the bear’s struggle to survive. Rated G. 78 Minutes. Free Admission. Atheneum Great Hall, I India St. 7:30 PM - “The Last 5 Years” by Jason Robert Brown A stunning musical that ingeniously chronicles the 5 year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up...or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history and the ghostly tales of its past. We will visit houses that have stories to tell, & you will view the mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Keep your eyes open, expect the unexpected. Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10, under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 ALL DAY - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $9.95; half basket for $5.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Plus daily omelete bar. At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad Streets. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Pirate Adventure aboard the Endeavor Join Robin of Raven’s Walk and discover the legends of Nantucket’s most infamous pirates. During the voyage we will learn about the pirate life. The adventure will end with a search for pirate treasure. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations recommended: 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf across from the Hyline office. www.endeavorsailing.com 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm.

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10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and again later in the afternoon. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 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 - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse, hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20. 65+ & Teens: $15. Kids $10. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again later in the afternoon. Call for time. $40 per person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 2 PM - “Medea” — National Theatre Live For the sake of her husband, Jason, Medea’s left her home and borne 2 sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment & separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace but uses it to exact an appalling revenge. Tickets: $20, Seniors: $18, Students: $18. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17. Rain or shine. Departs from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck a Shuck at The Jetties Beachfront Bar Clams, shrimp & oysters for just a dollar each! 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 3:30 to 5:30 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals and view historic Great Point Light. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/12 & under. Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4:30 PM - Tony Lee Thomas Band Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Some women accompanied their husbands on whaling voyages, while the others became involved in astronomy, the Temperance Crusade, the struggle for women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Hear their stories. Meet outside the Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre and Broad Streets. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Live Music at The Jetties 4 Bathing Beach Road. 6 to 7 PM - LVA Beginner’s English Classes Free, open to all, conducted in English and no pre-registration is required. 508-228-1110 ext. 113. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 7:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent continued on page 63 2014 SCHEDULE

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