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MMA Critters Return Home by Catherine Macallister Every summer for more than a decade, the Maria Mitchell Association has been hosting a free public event they call Release Day. This year on Saturday August 31 at 10 am (arrive earlier to be at the front of the line), head over to the Aquarium at 28 Washington Street. Sixty-five species including dogfish, horseshoe crabs, and flounder are part of the 2019 Maria Mitchell Aquarium collection, and their aquarists and interns will demonstrate how to release the critters back to the water with help from the hundreds of participants who show up. “The excitement is palpable that day... it is truly a MMA and island tradition and is unlike most other aquariums in the world,â€? says Director of Natural Science, Shelley Dresser. “We believe in hands-on learning and felt that this would be a wonderful opportunity for the public to learn about some of our animals and to share in the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes with releasing the fish and other animals,â€? she explained. The species are collected throughout the summer months by both staff and locals: “Local fishermen call us when they find some of the amazing animals that live in Nantucket waters‌we are very grateful to the fisherman and local aquarium enthusiasts that make each season a huge success,â€? says Dresser, commending the participation and camaraderie of the Nantucket community and visitors who come to the Aquarium. With roughly 1200 species to release, the release day will be busy. “It’s a continued on page 16
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Time’s Up by Robert P. Barsanti September is here and the fields are calling. Football fields, soccer fields, field hockey fields—if you can still find them. The exodus has swollen in earnest. Yukons and Suburbans and Defenders, laden with the surfboards and beach chairs, are rolling onto the boat and heading back to Maryland and Connecticut. Meanwhile, out here, the September skies came in during the night and dropped all of that humidity into the puddles. For most of us, Labor Day has become the end of something. If you work out here, it caps off the end of the Season of Madness. The owners are now bussing the tables, and their friends and debtors are prepping the vegetables for dinner. A busy day at the shop brings out the rueful smile; I guess we can’t close early yet. Can’t stop: won’t stop. For the visitors, the Season teases as it ends. Now, on the last days, the fog has cleared and the humidity has broken and you can park even closer to the beach. The jellyfish have drifted away, the shark warnings have returned to the movies, and the waves seem to be building. The weather is never more perfect than seen from the rear deck of a Hyannis-bound ferry. Time’s up. September is also the month for the retired. They stand in loafers and polo shirts in line at Sayle’s Seafood, waiting for the six lobsters they ordered for the kids for dinner. They had people do the waiting for them, once. They were too important for this, once. What happens to the surgeon who no longer cuts, the builder who no longer builds, the leader who no longer leads? Who are they now that their office has been assigned to another, their parking place is gone, and all of those ties just hang? Some people don’t leave on Labor Day, some people are left. One man, former Headmaster at some school I couldn’t pay for, stood with his Labrador on India Street and waited while his good boy took care of business in the middle of the street. Resplendent in white hair, Bermuda shorts, and loafers, he tugged on the leash while the dog squatted, busy and unimpressed. Finally, the former Master looked around, squatted and picked up the deed in a plastic bag. It was a long way from the playing fields and Morning
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ALL DAY - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina
All day every Saturday a basket of 16 jumbo wings for (16-18 wings) $12.95; half basket (8-10 wings) for $8.95. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 10 to 11 AM - Maritime Speaker Series at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Local experts give a talk on various maritime subjects such as history of the Fresnel lens & its mechanics, the art of weaving in miniature, & the Nantucket lightship. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. $10, Seniors & Students:$7, Youth 6-17: $5, under 6: Free. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM to 12 PM - Free Open Stitching Gam with No Instruction Bring your needlework, knitting, or other hand projects to this informal weekly gathering. Take this opportunity to finish projects or get a new one started in the
company of like minded creative people. No registration required. 1800 House, 4 Mill Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale 25% off everything in Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street. 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org. Rain or Shine. 11 to 11:45 AM - Sand Sculpture Ecology Do you know how all the animals in Nantucket’s eelgrass beds live together? Join one of the Maria Mitchell Association’s aquarists on the beach to recreate a thriving marine habitat structure in the sand. Members: Free, Free with admission to facilities (Adult:$10, Children: $8) Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 11 to 11:45 AM - Creature Feature: Maria Mitchell Story Hour Come learn about local wildlife while we read a story about a different Nantucket animal each week. We will play a game and make a craft to learn more about our special animal. Bring your thinking cap and imagination! Members: Free, Free with admission to facilities ( Adult: $10, Children: $8) Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 11 AM to 12 PM - Photographing Your Basket Local photographer Jeff Allen will provide some tips and tricks for getting just the right photo of your baskets for social media and printed works. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union St. Free for museum members. $7 for non-members. 508-228-1177 NantucketLightShipBasketMuseum.org continued on page 17
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NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS
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The idea of “reminiscence” is something that is perpetuated throughout the Nantucket community, built on memories, recollection, and history that goes back for generations. Lifelong residents and visitors have seen the landscape of Nantucket change: store and restaurant closures, rebuilds of old houses, not to mention the way the seaside cliffs and dunes have eroded over time. But in all of this change, there can be celebration of what there once was and the positive changes that have taken hold on the island. There is always the ebb and flow of residents and visitors, but once you has found your place, it is hard to leave. I had the chance to sit down recently with island resident Elizabeth “Libby” Tracey and to learn about her history on- and off-island, and it only strengthened my belief that each island resident and visitor finds their home and place in this tiny island community. As Libby and I sat in one of lounges at Sherburne Commons to share her story of Nantucket past and the life that brought her here, I couldn’t help but be captivated by this woman in her 70s, still dressed from a day of work, who stared with intensity and kindness, quick to ask about my day and life before we began to unpack her own. She sprightly claims a seat on the edge of a coffee table as we delve into her past: “I first came to Nantucket as a young girl,” she says, telling me of her childhood in St. Louis and summers that were originally spent in New Hampshire with family friends. One summer, the group decided to go “all in on a house on Nantucket,“ where they would return summer after summer, settling into a house on Union Street. Libby traveled to Nantucket with her mother and sister. Libby’s mother was an active worker in the American Red Cross initiatives, and when they weren’t on-island they “were spending Christmas in Egypt or a week in Honduras.“ Her continued on page 12
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Cemetery Route: A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min walk featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, Mary Abby Swain, & the island’s 2 most haunted hotels. Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday starting at 8:30pm.
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A 2 mile, non1stop exercise walk 1 with historic commentary 1 past the historic mansions and most beautiful gardens of Nantucket town. Meets 10 min. early at Centre and Main Sts. beside the bank steps. Tuesday & Thursday, starting at 8:30am.
Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mile, 1 hour, non1stop morning exercise walk 1 with historic commentary 1 past some of the most spectacular homes on Nantucket. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps. Monday & Friday starting at 8:30am.
Notorious Nantucket
For ages 13 and up. Learn about the real Nantucket of opium dens, bordellos, riots, hippie hysteria, a gigolo, a conman, and the legendary Benny Cleveland. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main, beside the bank steps. Friday, starting at 11am.
Great Writers on Nantucket
Hear how Hemingway, Melville, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by their stays on this magical island. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Federal and India Streets, outside the Atheneum fence. Wednesday, starting at 11am.
Prices for all tours: Fabulous Mansions & Nantucket in Bloom $20 per person. All other tours are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors (65+) and for teens; $5 for kids 7‐12; and under 7 free. 20% off for groups of 6 or more; 33% off for ten or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary.
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Do You Need a Bigger Boat? by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation
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Do you need a bigger boat or just a different mindset? Beaches on Nantucket were closed several times this summer for credible shark sightings. Just Google “Nantucket sharks” and any number of videos from various fishing boats and drones pop up. Nantucket’s Topspin fishing charter recently had a show when a great white surfaced, thrashing a seal in its jaws. That's an experience not soon forgotten. Aside from missed beach days and big fishing stories, what else should we know about sharing our waters with these ancient creatures? Sharks are cartilaginous fish a group called elasmobranch, which also includes rays and skates. The earliest known sharks are more than 420 million years old. Most of our modern sharks are traced back to ancestors around a hundred million years ago. Like I said when I wrote about snapping turtles recently: when a creature hasn't changed much in over a hundred million years, it's like Mother Nature saying you're pretty much perfect. Sharks are apex predators (top of the food chain), and most are carnivores. In our area, we think of sharks eating seals; however, sharks are more than just “Jaws” and other great whites. As such, different shark species eat and are eaten by a d Diversity of marine life and are an important part of our marine ecosystem. The most common species of sharks around Nantucket are spiny dogfish, blue shark, basking shark, shortfin mako, porbeagle, threshers, sand tiger sharks, and, of course, the great white shark.
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Blue sharks can be up to 10 feet long and feed primarily on fish and squid. Encounters are less likely with these offshore species. The basking shark is the second largest shark species in the world, growing up to 35 feet in length. These large sharks may seem frightening at first, but they are gentle giants who filter-feed for plankton. They have evolved “ram feeding” where they keep their large mouth open as they swim, eating plankton in their path. The porbeagle prefers cold water, so it won’t be around this time of year, and it isn't known to be aggressive. It's more commonly caught offshore. Great white sharks want to be where the seals are. Our grey seal populations have had huge increases in the last 15 to 20 years, with an estimated 50,000 seals now off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts. And so the sharks have followed the abundant food source. Dogfish are the most common shark for people to see and include smooth and spiny dogfish, which are only about three to four feet long. There are usually a few at the Maria Mitchell Association aquarium. Dogfish often frustrate anglers looking for bottom fish, and they easily tangle fishing lines. In the UK, dogfish are the preferred species to use for fish and chips. I wonder continued on page 23
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An Artist Returns to Her Art by Suzanne Daub For more than 25 years, artist Kathleen A. Duncombe has devoted her time and energy to introducing the work of many Nantucket artists and craftspeople to island residents and visitors at her downtown gallery, Made on Nantucket. This season, she has moved into a larger space, refurbished and freshly painted in her signature red, with more room to display the art. “Foremost, this is a gallery...I have gifts but the primary focus is art.� Made on Nantucket is still located on Old South Wharf that has long been known an enclave of galleries and small shops: visitors love to stroll along the wide shell walkway, investigating the (mostly) independent shops. Duncombe’s Made on Nantucket, with her varied offering of art and craft is a destination you should be sure to put on your list! I found her last week at a small table outside her gallery, concentrating hard as she worked on her latest custom embroidery project. “This is for a woman from New York,� Kathleen explained, “her brother died in 9/11, and she asked me continued on page 26
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It’s a “No-Brainerâ€? by Catherine Macallister Purple flags were flying high at Nantucket beaches as summer waters warm up these past few weeks, indicating hazardous marine life in the water. In this case the hazard was jellyfish. These non-vertebrae, no-brained creatures are gelatinous zooplankton, and they happen to be the topic for an upcoming summer lecture at The Maria Mitchell Association. The timing is perfect as flags are up daily on the beaches for the jellies that are floating in the waters near shore. Aquarium manager and aquarist, Jack Dubinsky will be sharing information about gelatinous zooplankton and the MMA’s jellyfish breeding program this Wednesday, September 4, from 7 to 8 pm. The lecture will feature “information about the pros and cons of being a gelatinous zooplankton‌both the biological and the physiological,â€? says Dubinksy, who will be sharing all about the jellyfish and other species of gelatinous zooplankton on Nantucket. Additionally, he will be going over ways to report the zooplankton you see on Nantucket and answering some frequently asked questions. While there have not been specific studies on the abundance of jellyfish from year to year, Dubinksy will discuss why they may appear with more frequency at certain times of the year. Dubinsky began at the MMA as a young explorer when he was only 12 years old. He participated in the Marine Ecology Field Trip and “fell in love with marine science,â€? he says. He grew up in New York and spent summers on Nantucket, where he returned to the Maria Mitchell Association again and again, first as a volunteer, then as a college intern at age 19, finally returning at 21. In addition to being the Manager at the Aquarium, Dubinsky is also a continued on page 25
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End-of-Summer Sips by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Épernay While Labor Day weekend may mark the end of summer for some, it is the beginning of a new drinking season for others. Gone are the days of crisp, mineral-driven wines. Lighter style reds take a back seat to ones that have more depth and complexity. Even rosé drinkers rejoice as they continue to discover the sea of well-made pink options as we fade into autumn. Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie offers a selection of home-grown, patriotic picks to celebrate with this weekend, including an unique spirit to toast into September. Labor Day is an annual American tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Cliff Lede has taken this one step further in his creation of FEL Wines. The letters in FEL represent Florence Elsie Lede, founder Cliff Lede’s mother, a home winemaker who provided the early inspiration for Cliff’s love of wine. The tulip on the label signifies the end of winter, bringing a freshness and excitement of warmer days ahead (sounds a bit like Nantucket’s annual Daffodil Festival!) and also a tribute to his mother’s passion for gardening. FEL Pinot Noir hails from sustainable vineyards in Anderson Valley, a coolclimate area located north of Napa and Sonoma counties. This wine is a fullbodied for a pinot noir, showing plump red and black cherries, with black plums on the palate. The tannins are well rounded with layers of texture that culminate with a lingering fruity finish. This wine is quite the match with Domaine de Provence Duck Mousse Pate.
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The namesake of the winery aptly known as Vineyard 29 couldn’t be more obvious to anyone who has driven through the main highway that cuts through Napa Valley. However, don’t expect to easily find the address or location of this state of the art winery, as private tasting and winery experiences are available by request and reservation only. continued on page 30
Brant Point by Lorene Ireland
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mother had the attitude to “get out there and help the people—a good role model,” remarks Libby, who has spent a lifetime working with others, too. Her summers as a child were filled with memories of Main Street and Nantucket, “Nantucket was pretty simple then,“ she comments as memories come back. She recalls “sitting outside the Opera House on the sidewalk with her sister, Randy,” listening to the music that would float out of the establishment on any given night. She and her sister also auditioned for the ‘Sconset Follies in 1957, one of the Casino’s greatest claims to fame that helped to support the year-round activities of the Casino. The set up of town was different too, “I remember when Main Street was a two way street,” and Buttner’s and Robinson’s 5 and 10 were frequented on Lower Main. Buttner’s Department Store she says “was kind of like having a small JC Penney. The people who worked there were so wonderful” remembering her mother’s voice, “we’ve gotta get to Buttner’s ” at the start of every trip. Main Street was also home to Five and Dime, “I could hardly wait to get there. They had the most peculiar smell and 80 boxes of Candy Land and great candies.” The quirky store delighted her mother:” Where else in a store, in Nantucket, could you buy an ashtray that said ‘Welcome to Toronto’ on it.” Once she entered her teen years she worked as a camp counselor on Children’s Beach and then spent the next summer a waitress out on a ranch offisland with a friend, “we thought we were just the best things,” she said with a chuckle. Her return to the island let her see some of her summer friends, one who “drove a Good Humor icecream truck” comically admitting, “mostly, we just ate the ice-cream.” She continued to recall idyllic summers, when life was a just a little bit simpler. “Nantucket when we were younger was about being with friends you didn’t know from your hometown and as you get older a lot of your friends still come here. Now it’s all about reminiscence.” And as Libby shared her story of summers spent on-island, it is easy to see how she, like so may long-time Nantucketers find reasons to reminisce
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about the summers and Nantucket past. Throughout reminiscing, her she brings up an part important about the sense of community that comes from living on Nantucket: “there is something about the essence of community that is felt here…belonging to each other.” Even when she was away from the island she describes her desire to return: “like a magnet: I couldn’t wait to get back.” Before coming to Nantucket on a permanent basis, Libby first settled off-island, raising a family and then returning to school at Yale, where she would ultimately Masters as a Nurse Practitioner. She began to work in oncology programs — a choice that would define her career, even through the present day. She worked at Sloan Kettering where, “every day was wonderful” before moving out to Colorado and working in the largest independent ambulatory unit in the Southwest, helping over 200 people per day. “Denver was broad-minded” she said, “in terms of their more holistic approach.” She loved Colorado, so when the opportunity came up for her husband to go to continued on page 14
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Boston for a career move as a lawyer, they had always hoped to return. Boston is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a lovely city with great people,â&#x20AC;? and when they ultimately realized a return to Colorado was not in their immediate future Libby started at Brigham and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, where she was the Manager of the Bone Marrow Center. She then moved to Dana Farber, which was â&#x20AC;&#x153;more of a leadership role, a great challenge,â&#x20AC;? she says with the chance to work with â&#x20AC;&#x153;cutting edge technology.â&#x20AC;? A lifetime of experience has culminated in Libby moving to Nantucket, bringing with her extensive experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I made the decision to come here four years agoâ&#x20AC;? after she spent some time with her sister, Randy Wight, who retired to Nantucket with her husband, about 20 years ago. Her first home when she arrived full time, was a cottage on Union Street, â&#x20AC;&#x153;dĂŠjĂ vuâ&#x20AC;? as she had spent so many summers in her childhood residence on Union Street. She has brought her experience with her to Nantucket Cottage Hospital, where she works in the infusion department, where specially trained and certified nurses administer highly specialized medicines, including chemotherapies. It was at this point that she shared with me her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thesis, which focused on â&#x20AC;&#x153;the nurse who demonstrates compassion toward her patients,â&#x20AC;? pondering, â&#x20AC;&#x153;does the nursing presence make a difference in the patients survival?â&#x20AC;? For Libby, she feels like she has seen the effect that a good and compassionate nurse can have on a patient. With so many uncontrollable and unknowable circumstances that can surround disease, it is important to know that there is a care team waiting for you. In the line of work that is oncology there are stories of success and the tragedy of unsuccessful outcomes. Libby was once asked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent your whole life trying to save cancer patients, what do you do when it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out?â&#x20AC;? This question left her with a natural path to become a part of programs like the Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket (PASCON), which provides patients with the support, care, and guidance they need during the trying times of long-term illness. PASCON works with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;holistic model,â&#x20AC;? that Libby had experienced so many years ago in Denver, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am grateful that she asked me to be apart of PASCONâ&#x20AC;? says Libby, of Dianne Bein, MSN, FNP-BC, ACHPN, who currently serves as the Program Director. Additionally, the Nantucket Cottage Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support of Swim Across America is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;thing of beautyâ&#x20AC;? she says â&#x20AC;&#x153;and just wonderful,â&#x20AC;? pointing out how the funds support NCH and PASCON. Libbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work as a care provider earned her the 2018 Seinfeld/Hartmann Prize for Compassionate Medical Care, the Nantucket Cottage Hospital award for â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śa hospital staff member who throughout his or her professional career demonstrates an outstanding level of compassion and care in their role at NCH.â&#x20AC;? Libbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedication and energy to her practice at NCH and PASCON is boundless, and her commitment to compassionate care is widely recognized across Nantucket. While much of Libbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time is dedicated to working with PASCON and the Nantucket Cottage Hospital, she also finds time to participate in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My interests are investedâ&#x20AC;? she says, pointing out the groups she is a part of: â&#x20AC;&#x153;choir singing important to meâ&#x20AC;ŚI also serve on the Vestry at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and I really enjoy that work.â&#x20AC;? Not only does she bring fresh and new ideas to the vestry but she is also a volunteer at the Hospital Thrift Shop in the Book Room. The Hospital Thrift shop is one of those places you can find anything, as she recalls the time â&#x20AC;&#x153;a gentleman came in looking for a book about Woodrow Wilson, and a book about growing tomatoesâ&#x20AC;Śand I found him bothâ&#x20AC;Śfor a dollar!â&#x20AC;? When she is not volunteering or singing, Libby can also be found spending time with her family, who visit her throughout the summer and year, sharing many cherished memories on the island. When I ask Libby how she defines a good life and what sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grateful for, she answers: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like I have a gift to be here. I am grateful for my familyâ&#x20AC;Ś that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found a career that I find so fascinating that has allowed me to expand my mind and heart. That Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still able to work and enrich the quality of life...â&#x20AC;? She adds that she is also grateful to be able to share a â&#x20AC;&#x153;happy chapter that we could have this togetherâ&#x20AC;? with her sister. She hopes to continue to grow and establish the Palliative Care Program in conjunction with Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and her wish for the future is that the next generation â&#x20AC;&#x153;be generous and compassionate.â&#x20AC;? And so, with Libbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words in mind we should all strive towards that goal, while also remembering one important final piece of advice she shared, â&#x20AC;&#x153;take some time and smell the roses.â&#x20AC;?
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Chapel at Exeter. Retirement and redefinition come for all of us, with a wag, bark, and a plastic bag. For me, Labor Day presents yet another summer I have spent in contemplation of my red sea-kayak. Some years ago, in preparation for summer, I bought the kayak from L.L. Bean and had it shipped to the island. This craft replaced a yellow one, sold many years ago, that kept me buoyant as I paddled around the harbor, into the Sound, and in a very rash and silly expedition, over to Tuckernuck. My new one replaced the old with a smartly turned heel. It was made sleeker, longer, with expertly installed rudder and controls. Load it up with gear, drop it in the water, and go. Or not. Because it still sits in my garage, complete with life jacket, paddle, drag anchor, and spray skirt, all gathering bark chips, dust, and spider eggs at the far end of the garage. The kayak, and the trip over to Coatue, sits squarely at the bottom of the to-do list, far below recycling, making dinner, and buying new batteries for the remote control. Like the proverbial carrot, it hangs right in front of me and may, if the sun is with me, join me after I mow two lawns in Tom Nevers. But it won’t. Every moment when the kayak rises up, a more worthy and needy task sinks it back down. My deepest fear is not that I can’t paddle it anymore. My fear is that I would enjoy the trips more than I enjoy these trips to the dump and to the store. I think of myself as a husband, as a father, as a teacher, but not as a kayaker. To be in a kayak is to indulge in a solitary and expensive pleasure. Paddling about not only costs money, but it also costs time. If I am poking a plastic nose into Coskata, I am not paying bills, I am not helping others, I am not being who I should be. I am simply messing about in boats, leaving a fading trail of bubbles in trackless water. We all have stored our own kayak, be they made of plastic or glass. On Polpis Road, a house was sold and a yard sale occurred to help clear out the junk of the old for the junk of the new. The wine cellar had been brought into the sun and sixty bottles of Breitenbach Amish County Wines lined up on the counter (not for sale). They had been bought in the hopes of gleeful uncorking, but had remained in the dark at the bottom of the to-do list. And now they head to the broken glass chute at the dump. The kayak waits for retirement and redefinition: we push all of the hard decisions forward until time and tide answer them and take the kayak away to a yard sale or a recycling bin. In the meantime, it defines me by negation—I am a person who does not have time for kayaking. The harbor is calling, and I will not answer. I have papers to grade, dinners to make, and yards to mow. I make the red plastic blood sacrifice to be the person I am today. During the crowded daylight, we are what others perceive. In the solitary and cool dark, we remain who we are afraid to be.
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lot of fun,” says Jack Dubinksy, an aquarist at the Maria Mitchell Association who is looking forward to the releases of both the small and large aquarium creatures. Kids will help release creatures like blue crabs and black bass every 15 minutes or so, while having the chance to learn all about the animals that will be returning to the sea. “It’s nice to see our animals go home,” says Dubinksy fondly, who highlights the excitement of the event and getting to share all sorts of facts with those that attend. Kids, families, and visitors are all welcome to enjoy this free event from 10 to noon on August 31. Participants should arrive prepared to get wet as there is often activity by the water and the actual release of the animals involves wading in a bit. As sad as it is to see the critters and creatures head back to their watery homes, it signifies another summer of experiences and learning opportunities at the Maria Mitchell Association. Throughout the summer, the Maria Mitchell Association offers a wide array of programs and camps for kids, teens and adults. The aquarium also brings in high school and college interns: “they learn how to do water chemistry, prepare food for the animals, and learn how filters and skimmer work. They also learn how to do research about the animals,” says Dresser. While Release Day is one of the biggest days of the summer, the MMA continues its work throughout the season. “We maintain some tanks throughout the winter,” says Dresser, highlighting the aquarium’s role is in helping to save tropical fish that came up the Gulf Stream who “would not make it back into their warmer waters in time and would likely die.” Winter visitors will still have the chance to visit some of the tropical fish on Saturdays during the off-season. The Maria Mitchell Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Maria Mitchell’s history and research as an astronomer, educator and naturalist. The Association consists of several buildings dedicated to Mitchell and her family including: The Mitchell House, The Aquarium, The Natural Science Museum, and The Loines Observatory. A variety of programs and events are available throughout the year for kids and adults of all ages. For more about the Maria Mitchell Association visit mariamitchell.org.
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11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Old Mill Interactive & educational exhibits and activities for kids & families. Learn about how the mill works & why it works as well today as it did when it was built 273 years ago If the winds are favorable the mill will run & grind corn. Bring lunch & enjoy all the games & exhibits. Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street. Free with museum admission. www.NHA.org 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4 pm 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM - bee roo x Cisco Brewers Put your cool mom hat on & come to Cisco Brewers to celebrate the end of summer! Moms drink for free, special bee+roo discounts, breastfeeding station to try out bee+roo nursing ponchos, bee+roo X cisco ponchos for sale + a raffle to benefit Small Friends of Nantucket. Kids welcome! 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 12 PM - Noonday Concert Series: Mitch Blake Island resident Mitch Blake performs live â&#x20AC;&#x201D; vocals & guitar â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in the historic sanctuary of the Nantucket Unitarian Church, 11 Orange St. Donations accepted. 12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1:30 PM - NHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org 2 PM - Film for Thought: Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes (W/ Short Film) At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 2:30 PM - Movie: Mike Wallace is Here At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 3 PM - Movie: Angry Birds 2 At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 3:30 to 7 PM - Skunk Sessions Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 4:30 PM - Movie: Whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d You Go, Bernadette? At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 5 PM - Movie: Angry Birds 2 At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at this downtown hot spot! Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5 to 7 PM - Wines of the West Coast Tasting The diversity of West Coast wines is calling you at this tasting with Julian Casey of Vineyard Roads. Take the adventurous road as you sample an assortment of wines from Columbia Valley of Washington, Willamette Valley of Oregon, and into Northern California from artisanal producers of these regions. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com
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YEAR ROUND SERVICE: MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$2 1/1-5/17 and 10/15-12/31 every 30 mins. weekdays 7am-9pm, weekends 7am9pm; 5/18-6/16 and 9/9-10/14 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30pm; 6/17-9/2 every 15 mins. 7am to midnight; 9/3-9/8 every 15 mins. 7am to 11:30pm MIACOMET LOOP.....$2 1/1-5/17 and 10/15-12/31 every 30 mins. weekdays 7am-9pm, weekends 7am9pm; 5/18-6/16 and 9/9-10/14 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30pm; 6/17-9/2 every 20 mins. 7am to midnight; 9/3-9/8 every 20 mins. 7am to 11:30pm SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$3 1/1-5/17 and 10/5-12/31 weekdays 7am to 9pm, weekends 7am7pm – service along Old South Road/Nobadeer Farm Road with limited trips to Sconset daily. 5/18-6/16 and 9/3-10/14 7:15am to 11:15pm every 60 minutes; 6/17-9/2 7:15am to midnight every 60 minutes.
Additional hours of service are provide Friday and Saturday of Daffodil and Stroll weekends and New Year’s Eve. There is no service Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or on Easter.
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MADAKET ROUTE.....$3, 5/24-6/16 & 9/3-9/15, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins; 6/17-9/2 every 30 mins. AIRPORT ROUTE.....$3, 6/15-9/8 10am-6pm every 20 mins. SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$3, 6/22-9/2 7:15am-7:15pm, every 60 mins. SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$3, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, 80 mins. SURFSIDE BEACH.....$3, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, every 40 mins. JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$2, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, every 30 mins. Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military. Children 6 & under ride free. Change is only given in the form of a voucher for future rides only. Drivers do not make change. DOWNTOWN BUS STOPS: Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes. Madaket & Jetties – Broad St, in front of the Whaling Museum • Airport, Surfside & Sconset via Polpis – Washington St. Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES: The Muse – 44 Surfside Rd • The Chicken Box – 5 Daves St • Faregrounds (7am-5pm) – 27 Fairgrounds Rd All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. 1, 3, & 7 day passes may be purchased aboard all buses, passes for unlimited travel can be purchased at the NRTA office. For complementary paratransit or TDD service call (508) 325-7516. Bus info (508) 228-7025. Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street daily from April 27-May 13 and Sept.10-Dec. 31 from 10am to 6pm. May 14-Sept. 9 from 9:30am to 6:30pm. Hours are subject to change.
Real time info from your cell phone or computer at nrta.transloc.com For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov
High Speed Ferry
Schedule May 14 - September 2, 2019
Depart Nantucket
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5:30 PM - Movie: Good Boys At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal Nantucket the Musackal 400 years in 70 hysterACKal minutes. Centre Stage at Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407 Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Open to all, conducted in English, No preregistration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. NantucketAtheneum.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - Fireflies live theatre at White Heron Theatre Fireflies debuted at White Heron in 2017 as part of a collaboration with the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven. It's the story of Eleanore, a respected lady in her small Texas town, and a drifter handyman, Abel, who causes quite a stir by flickering in and out of Eleanore's life...Like the summer fireflies viewed from her porch at night. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-228-2156 or whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 PM - Movie: Angel Has Fallen At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Live music at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8 PM - Grateful Dead - Meet Up at the Movies 2019 Celebrate the 9th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies the first to go global when the previously unreleased complete June 17, 1991 concert from Giants Stadium comes to movie theaters worldwide. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Movie: Good Boys At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 8:30 to 10:30 PM - Jeff Ross Live music at the Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 6:30 to 8:30 AM - Early-Bird Expedition Join MMA’s Field Ornithologist on a unique birding experience around the island. Own vehicle required. A limited number of excellent binoculars are available for loan. Pre-Registration Required. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. Members: $30 Non-Members: $45. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Part 2 of this hike is a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 continued on page 19
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Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM - Biodiversity Walks with Dr. Sarah Bois Explore the unique, native sandplain grassland and coastal heathland flora & fauna of Nantucket found at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation property. We’ll explore what’s leafing out, what’s flowering, and who’s hatching along our gently rolling trail. $10 per trip (LLNF members free); no advance registration required. 10 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 10 to 11:15 AM - Fitness Class & Active Aging Talk Cindy Sullivan will be at the Saltmarsh Senior Center to teach a 40 minute aerobics class and then share some tips on active aging and how to stay healthy as we age. 81 Washington Street. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale 25% off everything in Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street. 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 to 11:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org. Rain or Shine. 11 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour (ages 13 and up) Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi, 80 min walking tour. For ages 13+ $20. $15 seniors (65+) & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps. 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Oldest House Join in the interactive and educational exhibits and activities for kids and families. Features a the sites will be changing all summer so you will want to come back more than once. Historic games crafts demonstrations and sheep are just a few of the activities at this 1686 site. Bring your lunch and enjoy it under the mulberry tree. Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill. nha.org 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1 to 5 PM - Biological Collections Open Hours Ginger Andrews, Field Ornithologist, opens the Maria Mitchell Association Research Center each week as a space for anyone to interact with and learn about biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or look through a microscope. Maria Mitchell Association, 4 Vestal Street. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 1:30 PM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org 2 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2:30 to 4:30 PM - Buck-A-Shuck: Last One at Brant Point Grill for the 2019 Season Dine where the view stays with you forever. Oysters and Clams $1 each. Live Music by PJ Moody Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. Reservations: 508-325-1320 3 to 7 PM - Foggy Roots Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com continued on page 20
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4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 7 PM - Timbuk Blues Live music at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal Nantucket the Musackal 400 years in 70 hysterACKal minutes. Centre Stage at Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407 Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 6 to 9 PM - Art Reception at Robert Foster Fine Art Meet artists John Devaney and Meghan Weeks and see their new works at this festive reception in Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India Street. Show continues in the gallery through September 11. 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:15 PM - Free Concert: Ann Martindale and Richard Busch Since 2007 Ann Martindale and Richard Busch have been performing mellow American jazz and popular standards at venues in Florida, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - Fireflies live theatre at White Heron Theatre Fireflies debuted at White Heron in 2017 as part of a collaboration with the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven. It's the story of Eleanore, a respected lady in her small Texas town, and a drifter handyman, Abel, who causes quite a stir by flickering in and out of Eleanore's life...Like the summer fireflies viewed from her porch at night. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-228-2156 or whiteherontheatre.org 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music Enjoy the music of Sean Lee in the Lounge at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. Reservations: 508-325-1320 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Morejuice Music and Dancing at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. and out of town at Te Olde Windmill and the surrounding park and cemeteries. Meet at the Windmill. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street A 2 mile 45 minute nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $15 Cash Only! 508-332-0953 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM continued on page 21
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10 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM to 1 PM - Aquarium Release Day Join in the fun! It’s time for all the Aquarium animals to go back into the ocean after a great summer of education and exploration. Help Aquarium staff release fish, crabs, and more to end the 2019 summer season. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale 25% off everything in Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street. 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 to 11:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org. Rain or Shine. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Greer Hendricks Meet the author of An Anonymous Girl and have her sign her book at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 11 to 11:45 AM - Face Painting Local artist will paint spectacular sea creatures on your face or hands. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org Also at the Natural Science Museum, Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets. 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Old Mill Interactive & educational exhibits and activities for kids & families. Learn about how the mill works & why it works as well today as it did when it was built 273 years ago If the winds are favorable the mill will run & grind corn. Bring lunch & enjoy all the games & exhibits. Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street. Free with museum admission. www.NHA.org 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4 pm 11:30 AM to 2 PM - Saturday Brunch at Wauwinet A delectable brunch along the waters of Nantucket Bay in Toppers at the Wauwinet, . Reservations: 508-228-0145 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1:30 PM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org 3:30 to 7 PM - Funky Dawgz Brass Band Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at this downtown hot spot! Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5 PM - Jazz Before Sunset An evening with hosts Kathy and Neville Richen and musicians like Nigel Goss (bass), ECliff Graves (drums), Aidan Sherry (guitar), Jason Sullivan (guitar) and friends taking the stage. Suggested donation $10 at the African Meeting House on Nantucket, 29 York Street. 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6 PM - Nantucket the Musackal Nantucket the Musackal 400 years in 70 hysterACKal minutes. Centre Stage at Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. musackal@gmail.com 508-219-5407 Tickets at: NantucketTheMusACKal.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-
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228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - Special Screening: Grey Lady with Q&A When Boston homicide detective James Doyle's partner is killed in an ambush, their dying words provide him with a clue that sends him to remote Nantucket Island. There in the grey off-season his hunt for the killer leads him to the heart of island where not even he can hide from the truth. Showing in the Studio Theatre of The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. NantucketDreamland.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - Fireflies live theatre at White Heron Theatre Fireflies debuted at White Heron in 2017 as part of a collaboration with the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven. It's the story of Eleanore, a respected lady in her small Texas town, and a drifter handyman, Abel, who causes quite a stir by flickering in and out of Eleanore's life...Like the summer fireflies viewed from her porch at night. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-228-2156 or whiteherontheatre.org 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 Am - DJ Mikey Music and Dancing at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 8:30 AM - Worship on the Beach All are welcome to this contemporary Christian service with open communion around a campfire. Cliffside Beach, next to Galley Restaurant. Presented by First Congregational Church 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 10 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.
10 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Downtown at Proprietors
Savor a new twist on breakfast dishes & savory fare at Proprietors, 9 India Street. Reservations: 508-228-7477 10 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Classic dishes with waffle, pancake, omelet, carving stations, a raw bar, Bloody Mary Bar, plus Kids Corner, all with a beautiful view of the harbor. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. Reservations: 508-325-1320 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale 25% off everything in Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street. 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 to 11:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org. Rain or Shine. 10:45 AM - Soulful Sunday A Sunday Celebration with contemporary music, poetry & story-based spoken word. This upbeat, joy filled celebration of many voices honors a spirituality rooted in interconnection & empathy. All are welcome to engage in an open-hearted practice of beloved community. Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 11 Orange St. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4 pm continued on page 47
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if Nantucket will do the same with this currently abundant species? Another shallow inshore species is the sand tiger shark. Typically nonaggressive sand tiger sharks look worse than their bite, with their sharp protruding teeth. The common thresher shark is another offshore species. It's known for its extremely long tail, roughly half its body length, which it uses to strike prey. The shortfin mako can typically be found 90 to 100 miles offshore. It's said to be the fastest shark in the sea, surpassing 60 miles an hour. Our cooler waters limit the encounters with tropical species like hammerheads and tiger sharks. However, as our waters continue to warm, the sharks will go wherever there are feeding opportunities.
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searchers to show that the basking sharks cross the Equator and move as far south as Brazil once they leave New England waters. The Ocearch program uses the latest technology and equipment to help scientists answer big questions about these big fish and provides open source data for the research community. The most recent expedition included 30 scientists from 17 different research projects. In addition to tagging great whites, Ocearch gathers biological samples, makes physical measurements, and attaches more specialized tracking photo Town of Nantucket devices. These tasks are only possible because of the unique capture techniques and a hydraulic lift, which takes the sharks out of the water to allow scientists to collect samples. Water continually pumps through its mouth and over its gills during this process. In addition to measurements, samples such as tissue, blood, skin clips, bacteria, and parasites are all collected. Ocearch also has education and outreach as part of their mission. There are many ways to keep up-to-date with their findings and current research, including their website at ocearch.org. As waters continue to warm and prey remains available, there will be sharks, including great whites, in the waters around Nantucket. You can still enjoy water activities off the coast, but understand the risks and pay attention to local warnings and beach closures.
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research associate with DEEPC or Diversity, Ecology, Ecophysiology of Ctenophores. Ctenophores are comb jellies and can be found in the waters around Nantucket. Dubinsky collects the jellies, which are then studied in a lab. His research focuses on the movement and energy of the jellies as well as the effects of shallow water versus deep ocean. Dubinsky also photographs comb jellies. His experience as a researcher and staff member at MMA will undoubtedly result in an interesting and knowledgeable lecture. He first presented this lecture during the 2019 Winter Lectures series but has “updated it since,” including a new graph that reflects findings during this spring and summer. Dubinsky says the goal is that everyone “comes out knowing more about gelatinous zooplankton on Nantucket.” Dubinksy will also discuss the MMA’s breeding program and what types of jellyfish the program works with, including (he hopes) the addition of moon jellies. And while jellyfish may mean purple flag days at the beach, the conditions for swimming remain inviting. Plus, the abundance of jellyfish may draw in another island visitor: the leatherback turtle. The leatherback is the largest sea turtle, reaching sizes of up to 1500 pounds. This giant sea turtle has been known to frequent the waters of Nantucket in the later summer months, looking for one of its favorite prey: jellyfish. Aquarist Jack Dubinsky’s Wednesday lecture on jellyfish and other gelatinous zooplankton and the part they play in Nantucket’s biodiversity will be held at 33 Washington Street. Admission is $10 (free for MMA members). The Maria Mitchell Association honors the legacy of famed female astronomer, Maria Mitchell, who believed in a “hands-on” approach to learning and life. You never know what you may learn at the MMA, and like Jack Dubinksy, you may find that one program could open your eyes to a new and exciting subject. You’ll find more about MMA lectures and programs yearround at mariamitchell.org.
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to include on this jacket his initials and 9/11.” Hand-embroidered denim is just one of Duncombe’s many expressions of creativity. In the midst of running Made on Nantucket as the summer season comes to a close, this island artist is finally finding time to work on her own art: jewelry and monoprints. Many collectors remember Duncombe’s beautiful bangles, rings, and earrings, done with the lost-wax casting method in sterling silver and gold, a process she used to teach here on Nantucket. A few may even remember the unique Nantucket Totems that she created years ago while spending time with her critically ill father: “I was being his companion, and I felt moved to make these...he’d ask ‘darling, what are you doing,’ and I’d show him each piece. He was always very supportive of me, and he was a part of the process [designing the totems], so these are very special to me.” In addition to returning to jewelry making, Duncombe is looking forward to again making monoprints for her gallery. Where her jewelry is “extremely specific and controlled,” creating monoprints is “looser and abstract,” she explained. Beautifully fluid, her monoprints are unlike most others. Done in color with oil-based paints and a special acrylic metallic overlay, her abstracts have a glowing transparency. “They are difficult to name,” Kathleen said as she showed me one entitled Ascension at Tulum, “because different people see different things in the abstracts.” Throughout our conversation, a steady flow of visitors stopped by Made on Nantucket to see the variety of island-made art and craft inside. Several continued on page 27
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people asked specifically about her collections of Bakelite, and one customer explained the appeal: “It’s unique: they don’t make it anymore...there’s a history behind it. You’re wearing art!” Well-known to collectors, there’s been a resurgence of interest in Bakelite. Some of the unusual vintage pieces can sell for several hundred to several thousand dollars. “There is a couple who comes in every summer: he buys Bakelite barware and kitchenware, and she buys jewelry...There are lots of variations,” Duncombe described, “some are carved; some are plain; there are pieces that are laminated, lathed, and some are reverse carved and painted...they’re phenomenal! The type of Bakelite I carry—extraordinary pieces that are rare—is getting hard to find...when I get new pieces, I call my serious collectors.” As with the Bakelite, Kathleen carefully selects every item she sells: original oils, serigraphs, offset lithography, new cellography, handcrafted jewelry, leather pochettes, colorful slump glass plaques—most sold exclusively at Made on Nantucket—alongside a selection of handwoven items by Karin Sheppard of Island Weaves, some Native American jewelry, and the largest array of Bakelite on the east coast. “Almost everything here is made on Nantucket, except the Bakelite and the Native American jewelry,” Kathleen explained. More than 20 Nantucket artists and craftspeople are represented in her gallery, plus pre-owned Nantucket art, works that can be hard to find by Bill Dickson, Donn Russell, and other great island artists who no longer with us. For those who keep stopping by to purchase the Made on Nantucket original Christmas ornament: we are sworn to secrecy about the 2019 design, but keep stopping by or call, it will be ready soon! As much as she loves introducing people to the talented artists she represents and will continue to do so, she is excited about spending more time on her own work, saying “art is really important to me.” Made on Nantucket 20 Old South Wharf, 508-228-0110
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Featured Restaurant: Easy Street Cantina Just Remember to Bring Your Appetite by Carl Oscar Olson As New Englanders, we know well the sweet smell of seafood rising from our favorite seaside shacks and shanties. Every village and town along the coast is home to at least one, that famed destination where we slow down and fill up on the bounty from the deep. Naturally, Nantucket has one, too. Located happily on the harbor at the beginning of Broad Street, Easy Street Cantina has been serving the island for close to 30 years. It was the end of another hot August afternoon, and we had waited all day to relax on the patio and unwind. With ample seating in the restaurant and plenty of picnic tables outside plus free convenSoft Shell Fish Taco ient curbside delivery, the options abound on Easy Street. As we sipped our ice cold bottomless beverages from the fountain and admired the smiles strolling by, we looked over the lengthy menu and made some very important decisions. The Tacos are terrific on Easy Street, so we went with two of our favorites. The sweet corn in the Soft Shell Fish Taco helps temper the heat in the salsa. Flaky white fried fish gleams from inside along with cooling lettuce and sour cream. The Hard Shell Shrimp Taco overflows with fried shrimp, perfectly cooked and tender. Verdant green guacamole brings contrasting creaminess, with a sweet crunch from coleslaw hiding within. With just one in an order you might consider ordering two, Hard Shell Shrimp Taco
but think twice: these are what we like to call “two-handed tacos,” and one order is plenty for most. The fan favorite Fisherman’s Platter is a seaside spectacle that feeds a few. It’s piled high with fresh fried scallops, shrimp, whole clams, thick-cut
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cod, and french fries. Every component is cooked to perfection, and it comes complete with plenty of tartar and cocktail sauces plus a side of slaw that is a unique mixture of lightly dressed and shredded carrots, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and kale. If you like your lobster to speak for itself, Easy Street Cantina has you covered. When making the lobster for the Lobster Rolls (cover photo), Chef Reid likes to set a few pounds aside to leave undressed, naked, as is. He warms it on the grill with plenty of butter and lets the sweet red meat do the talking. No matter how you like it, the Lobster Roll is sure to please at Easy Street Cantina. It’s served on a signature buttery croissant bun, a divine delivery device for this seasonal treat. Add some lettuce for a refreshing crunch and plenty of seasoned fries on the side and call it a day. Though they do it right every time, Easy Street Cantina is so much more than seafood. Keep everyone happy with subs and salads, wraps, burgers, and breakfast all day long. They even boast some of the best Mexican fare Nantucket has to offer. Whether you’re traveling solo or feeding a crowd, there’s only one place you need to go for fresh, fast food in a fun, friendly locale. There’s something about a Grilled Cheese Sandwich that just makes us happy, so adding a cup of fresh, hot, creamy Chowder sends us over the moon. The sandwich is golden brown and buttery, bursting with melty
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cheese, and the chowder is some of our favorite. It’s lighter bodied than most, the clams are abundant and never rubbery. Forget your tomato soup, there’s a new perfect pair in town. Another southwestern standby, Quesadillas, are as dynamic as you are. We got ours filled with moist white meat chicken, and it came complete with all the fixings you want. Black Grilled Cheese + Chowder olives, sweet corn, spicy jalapenos, onion, tomato, and sour cream all share the plate so you can customize every bite to your heart’s delight. With a few Pennsylvania natives among us, Cheesesteaks are very serious business. The Cantina knows this about us, and they know how to do justice to this lunchtime classic. You can order it however you want, but we like them loaded with peppers and onions, mushrooms, red sauce, and plenty of cheese. Served in a footlong loaf, it’s comfort food done right. For more fun in a bun, we tried one of the evening’s specials: A Meatball Sub with Fries. It’s piping hot and sized to share, loaded with meatballs and marinara with just the right bite. The fries on the side are our favorite island
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wide: crispy outside and creamy within, seasoned to perfection every time. Even the salads are exciting on Easy Street. The Teriyaki Salad boasts warm, sweet and savory white meat atop chopped, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. It’s sprinkled with cheese and finished with fresh fried pita chips. A delicious combination of tastes and textures that you can feel good about. Save room for dessert, because The Cantina is just getting started. Not only are they home to the Nantucket Cookie Company, but the shakes made in house are to die for (cover photo). The Strawberry Shake is creamy, cool, and pretty in pink, bursting with bits of real fruit. The Oreo Shake is a cookie lover’s dream with real Oreos in every sip. The Funnel Fries (cover photo) bring fun fair food to Nantucket. Crispy sticks of fried dough are dusted with sugar and drizzled with chocolate, and
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we dare you to eat just one. They’re as delicious as they are addictive and we almost didn’t want to share. When we said breakfast is served all day, we meant it. Bart and the Cantina team get started at 7:30 am every day to serve the early birds among us, Quesadillas and they keep on cranking all day long. They’re open til 10 pm Sunday through Thursday and till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, so stop by any time. Just remember to bring your appetite! This summer marks owner Bart Gangemi’s 28th year serving the Nantucket community. Over the years, he has given back over $1,000,000 to islanders and visitors with his 10% discount program. Valid all year ‘round and available on their website, it’s something rarely seen on Nantucket Teriyaki Salad or elsewhere. It puts on display The Cantina’s passion for their patrons and the island as a whole. Head down to Easy Street and bring some friends, because the prices are great and the food is fantastic.
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With such small, limited production of all of their wines, the life of Vineyard 29 “CRU” Sauvignon Blanc begins in the vineyard. From vineyard site selection, to crop yield, and specific harvest planning, each farming decision is made with this specific wine in mind. The wine is then finished in a sophisticated, gravity-flow winery designed with the least amount of environmental impact. This wine is aged just shy of one year with a touch of oak to add texture and complexity to this layered wine. The nose entices you with aromas of bright Meyer lemon, tangerine rind, and delicate notes of white nectarine. Your palate is coated with lemon oil flavors, complemented by a hint of minerality, that are long, rich, and luxurious. This modern day wine could easily be mistaken for a classic Bordeaux Blanc from France, while still expressing its youthful character hailing from Napa Valley. Enjoy this wine with Comté cheese, made from cow’s milk in the FrancheComté province in Eastern France.
ALWAYS ACCEPTABLE PINK It is important to note that Rosé is a category of wine, just like white, red, or sparkling wine. What this means to you is that you do not under any circumstances need to stop drinking it as the weather changes. With so many different styles and winemaking techniques, not to mention grape varietals and regions from which they hail, there is always room for transition in the genre of libations as well. In looking for the perfect September sipper, glance no further than Angels & Cowboys Rosé. This Grenache-based blend hails from Sonoma County and is made with the winemaking techniques similar to those used in the South of France, known as the epicenter for Rosé. It is considered a classic Oeil de Perdrix (translates to “eye of the partridge”), which originated from Switzerland and has a very light, orange-pink hue similar to a champagne diamond. Experience delicate aromas of mandarin, pomegranate blossoms and wildflowers. On the palate, the wine is lively and racy with flavors of tart cherries and minerals. Pinkies up with this wine and a taste of Jansal Valley Honey Roasted Cashews.
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To round-up a feature of American made selections, we head out to the Wild West where anything can happen. All spirits are born clear in their initial stages of production. They only turn brown after aging in a barrel, like you when sunbathing at Steps Beach. While Tequila and rum both have levels of blanco and ańejo (literally translating to old, however meaning aged in this sense), now whiskey does, too! Enter un-aged oat whiskey known as High West Silver Whiskey. Similar to blanco (or silver) tequila, this product has spent all of 5 minutes in a barrel to minimize the barrel's influence on the taste of the native spirit. This unique and incredibly smooth whiskey is made from a mash bill containing 85% oats and 15% barley malt. The Silver name is also in reference to the fact that it is distilled in old town Park City, one of the west's richest silver mining towns. Try it neat, on the rocks, or anywhere you choose a “clear” spirit. Kick back and enjoy this libation with a My Father Connecticut Toro cigar! As you celebrate the fruits of your labor this weekend, please remember to celebrate responsibly and take care of our Nantucket Island. Enjoy the holiday and cheers to you!
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Madaket 6.75 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles
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Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com
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Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours. Tours are offered on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9 am and again at 1 pm through October. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car! www.ttor.org/ccwr
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Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose your Island adventure! We offer Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tours, Kids Fishing, Clamming Expeditions, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available on all our boats. shearwaterexcursions.com
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Our new collection is receiving rave reviews. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily, in courtyard just off Washington Street, across from the iconic Compass Rose. JButlerCollection.com
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Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com
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COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash! Commonwealthnantucket.com
Island Cashmere
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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 of Elgin Luxurious European cashmere
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A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. SPECIAL SUMMER SALE: 30 TO 60% OFF EVERYTHING. johnstonscashmere.com
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Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions
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Joy West Collection located at 14 S. Waters Street offers a stunning and youthful collection of original and reproduction jewelry and clothing. Our Italian Linen and Baroque pearls are a must see for any events happening here on the island. Our new Greece & St. Bart’s Collection
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offer up soft macrame knits and a light and beautiful feel for walks on the beach or moonlit boat ride. Joy has searched the world over for the finest craftsmanship and most beautiful fabrics in order to make her store a one-of-a-kind place to shop. Swing by and say hi and see why everyone is saying, Joy West is their “favorite” store in Nantucket! We are kitty corner from The Dreamland Theatre! www.joyjewelry.com
Murray’s Outlet Warehouse
Adventure / Eco-Tours
Natural History Tour
Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2019
Open 10 to 5:30 Mon-Sat. 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! nantucketreds.com
Murray’s Toggery Shop 508-228-0437 Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm & Sun. 10-5 SUMMER SALE: 20% to 50% off Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com
Perch
Contemporary Women’s Clothing
508-680-1706 2 Harbor Square
Perch is a women’s contemporary store that curates today’s coveted brands and brings you the best of the best. Our Nantucket location, on Straight Wharf at the former Vineyard Vines space, has some of our favorites: Veronica Beard,Theory, 360Sweater, Rag & Bone, Vince, and more. Whether you are going from beach to dinner, attending a fabulous Nantucket wedding or just wanting to stock up on the latest fashions, Perch Nantucket brings you a beautifully edited selection of pieces you can enjoy for years! @perchvail perchvail.com
Peter Beaton
down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street
508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street
PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients (Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Ashley Judd, Martha Stewart, Liv Tyler, Tommy Hilfiger, and more) as it is for its custom fitted straw hats & handbags, classic striped sailor shirts, and signature hatboxes, Peter Beaton proudly offers “all the best for your family—from hat to toe.” Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. peterbeaton.com
Sara Campbell
Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry New Fall Fashion AND up to 70% off Summer Apparel
508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.
All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop. Our apparel is proudly made in the USA! Visit SARA CAMPBELL at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! www.saracampbell.com
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 New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road THE UPS STORE has moved! Stop by their new location at 61 Old South Road for high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across—stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Artists & Galleries
Artists Association of Nantucket
Gallery open 10 to 5 Mon.-Sat. & 11-4 on Sun. Opening Reception for 10X10 on September 6 from 6-8 pm
508-228-0294 19 Washington St.
nantucketarts.org 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
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Island Fun & Shopping annual museum-quality exhibition drawn from the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one or several of our many wonderful art classes.
G. S. Hill Gallery Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill
508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf
G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily and celebrating over three decades at 40 Straight Wharf. His original oil and watercolor paintings capture the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com
Ireland Galleries 508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs. Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!
Made on Nantucket Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket
508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf
MADE ON NANTUCKET is open in a new location at 20 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss our collection of pre-owned Nantucket art. We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Kathleen Duncombe, Buzz Williams, and Marion W. Pearson. You’ll love the unique cellography and seaglass jewelry by Michelle Jhingoor. We have a stunning collection of original silk screens and framed mini-offset litho prints by Donn Russell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, and Amy Burrough. Back again this season is work by Anne S. Terry and Joe Elliott. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn). And NEW THIS SEASON: Island Weaves — Karin Sheppard’s beautiful handwoven shawls, scarves, rugs, and more
Petty Folk Art & Carving
Check website for hours formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art
508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 7C Hanabea Lane, across from Poet’s Corner
PETTY FOLK ART & CARVING offers traditional woodcarving of custom carved quarterboards and Commercial Signs. Folk art, Americana & Nautical, including eagles, whales, tavern signs, ship models, carved bowls & wooden spoons. Specializing in restoration of wooden carved signs & quarterboards which includes refinishing & gold leafing. Also offering ship model restoration Jean & David Petty continue to serve the Cape & Islands with quality work as they have for the last 15 years. Responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit our new gallery showroom where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. pettyfolkartandcarving.com
Robert Foster Fine Art
508-221-3056
Opening Reception Friday, August 30 from 6-9pm RobertFosterFineArt.com Featuring John Devaney & Meghan Weeks 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s) ROBERT FOSTER FINE ART is a gallery featuring art by a selection of the island’s most talented artists working today. With a full schedule of rotating exhibitions—group and featured artists shows—everyone will find a gem to add to their collection. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India. Voted “Best of Nantucket.”
Cape Cod 5
Open Monday-Saturday
Banking 888-225-4636 Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street
We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys.
Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories
Nantucket Pool & Spa 508-228-2235 Open Daily 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd facebook.com/nantucketpools Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More Swim on over to NANTUCKET POOL & SPA CENTER at 1 Hanabea Lane off of Old South Road to see our new sand and pool toys. We also have diving games, sandcastle kits, life vests, exercise equipment, floats, and more! We have your favorite brands: Melissa and Doug, Texas Rec, Swimline, and more! We have amazing deals on our Clearance Rack.
Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2019
Bike Rentals
Cook’s Cycle
Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service
508-228-0800 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals
Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com
Easy Riders
508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road
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 retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. They have a safe and convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. easyridersbikerentals.com
Island Bike Company
508-228-4070 25 Old South Road
Open daily; free delivery & pickup for rentals Bike rentals for the entire family, sales & service
Finally, there’s a bicycle shop where you don’t have to fight the traffic— ISLAND BIKE COMPANY at 25 Old South Road (just past Amelia Drive)! ISLAND BIKE COMPANY offers bike rentals by the day, week, or month—and that’s not all! They also rent Burley Trailers, Trail-a-Bikes, and single & double baby joggers. Full repair facility and new bike sales also offered. ISLAND BIKE COMPANY is conveniently located on the Old South Road bike path, and they offer free delivery & pickup for rentals. Great rental rates! IslandBike.com
Nantucket Bike Shop
508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf & Straight Wharf
Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals
NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards. nantucketbikeshop.com
Young’s Bicycle Shop
508-228-1151 6 Broad Street
“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”
“Harvey A. Young’s Bicycle Shop “started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with more than 85 years in business, the 3rd generation is running YOUNG’S. The Youngs and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. Check out the website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island.” Reservation & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com
Books & Publications
Yesterday’s Island
Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide In print, online, on your cell phone
508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 49 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com
Bookstores
Mitchell’s Book Corner
See Calendar of Events for our book signings
508-228-1080 54 Main Street
MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for nearly 50 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events. mitchellsbookcorner.com
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Nantucket Bookworks
508-228-4000 25 Broad Street
Open Daily Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts
nantucketbookworks.com NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books. In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading.
Buses
NRTA
See display ad for times and routes Year-Round Bus Routes
508-228-7025 Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St.
Cannabis Accessories
Gray Lady Smoke Shop
508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11am Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!
Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for the largest selection of fine cigars and handmade accessories, featuring handmade glass from the Sandwich Glass Museum. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your beach day or walk around town, recommendations or unique gifts, or a cigar bar to make your island celebration a little more special, we are here to meet your needs. Call or come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street, just a cobblestone’s throw from Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren. AckGrayLady.com
Car Rentals
Cars, jeeps, mopeds
508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street
AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. affrentals.com
Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car
Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns
508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport
We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits! Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pick-up from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our specials. All major credit cards accepted. Nantucketislandrentacar.com
Young’s Bicycle Shop
“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”
508-228-1151 6 Broad Street
Young’s Bicycle Shop added cars and 4x4’s to their rental fleet in the late 1970s. 4-door JEEP WRANGLERS and HONDA CIVIC SEDANS are their vehicle choices this year. Their Jeeps have manually convertible soft tops with both Town of Nantucket and Great Point beach driving stickers. The Civics are 4-door models with seat belts for 5. All YOUNG’S vehicles come equipped with windshield wipers if it rains (not likely), heaters if it’s cold (not this year), and AC if it’s too hot (it rarely gets too hot on Nantucket). Request a reservation at their website, call during open hours to check price and book a confirmed reservation or come by the shop to see what’s available today. youngsbicycleshop.com
Charters & Tours - Sailing & Boating
Endeavor
Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing
508-228-5585 Slip 1015, Straight Wharf
“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” “No one has done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt. Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com
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Shearwater Excursions 508-228-7037 Call or visit us on Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 for your Island Adventure Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose your Island adventure! We offer Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tours, Kids Fishing, Clamming Expeditions, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available on all our boats. shearwaterexcursions.com
Children’s Clothing & Accessories
Murray’s Toggery Shop
RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com. Service is provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule in this paper or visit nrtawave.com for complete information or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $2 or $3 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. nrtawave.com
Affordable Rentals
Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2019
508-228-0437 SUMMER SALE: 20% to 50% off 62 Main Street
Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm & Sun. 10-5 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com
Pinwheels
508-228-1238 32 Centre Street
Children’s clothing, toys and accessories
Located at 32 Centre Street, PINWHEELS has been under the same ownership and a staple for all things kids for 30 years. Our motto has always been - clothing, toys and lots of fun. The friendly staff is ready with a smile to help you find something special. Alongside of Appaman, Pink Chicken, Petit Bateau, Tooby and Serendipity are beautiful items handmade for us that are unique to Nantucket. The selection of toys includes HABA, Corolle and Moulin Roty. Stop by 32 Centre Street to see why PINWHEELS is still a favorite after all these years.
Gray Lady Smoke Shop
Cigars 508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11am Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!
Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, around the corner from Ralph Lauren). Call to arrange a Cigar Bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. AckGrayLady.com
Classes & Workshops
Artists Association of Nantucket
Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Classes & Workshops for all ages
508-228-0722 Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced and for all ages. nantucketarts.org
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
Confections
Free sample available: just ask!
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates
Unique Artisan Chocolates Created Fresh! Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981
508-228-5814 Zero India Street
Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on Food Network’s “Food Finds,” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the awardwinning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch and Sea Salt Caramels, Coco the Whale™ truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new
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Island Fun & Shopping Sea Mist™ Almonds. Sweet Inspirations’ artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition collectible tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine,” “Rainbow Fleet,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. nantucketchocolate.com
Consignment & Thrift
Island Treasures
508-228-0789 17B North Beach Street
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm & Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more
Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.
Contests
NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST
Deadline is Sept. 12, 2019 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net
508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
nantucket.net/photos/contests.php This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. Winners of the 2018 Contest are online at nantucket.net. The 2019 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2019. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners.
Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping
The UPS Store
Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated
508-325-8884 New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road
Nantucket’s UPS STORE has moved! Stop by their new location at 61 Old South Road for a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plus they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Cranberry Products
Aunt Leah’s Fudge
Free sample available: just ask!
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts. Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate. And you’ve got to try her mouth-watering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates
Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981
508-228-5814 Zero India Street
nantucketchocolate.com Inspired by Nantucket’s Cranberry Harvest, Sweet Inspirations Chocolatier created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweet cranberries lavishly covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. Sweet Inspirations’ exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show and Food Network’s “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets and limited edition gift tins including “Rainbow Fleet,” “Sailors Valentine,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and party favors. Other unique cranberry recipes include Cranberry Caramels with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981, this amazing shop and showcase kitchen is an experience not to be missed. Discover Sweet Inspirations~NantucketChocolate.com at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. Come enjoy a complimentary tasting of delectable chocolate.
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Fishing Charters
Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Trolling “Catch those Blues and Bass!”
Day: 508-228-6655 Slip 14, Straight Wharf
Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! $110 per person. Private charters are also available for $500 - up to 6 persons. fishnantucket.net
Furniture
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. arrowheadfurniture.com
ACK 4170TM
Gifts
508.680.1777 Open daily 1A Old North Wharf (at Easy Street) ACK4170.com Beautiful gifts & products created by small makers & artists Visit our store on the corner of Easy Street and Old North Wharf... A gift boutique featuring small makers and artists creating beautiful, high-quality gifts, apparel, jewelry, home decor, art, and accessories. Our ACK 4170™ apparel is salty good! Sail with us on Instagram: ack4170
Freedman’s of Nantucket
Open Daily - ANNUAL LABOR DAY SALE: 25% OFF Celebrating 40 years on Nantucket
508-228-3291 14 Centre Street
An extraordinary & wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Bracelets & bangles, jewelry boxes, handbags, handcrafted frames, gorgeous mirrors and wall decor, a grand assortment of handmade home accents, & more! Freedman has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks you will ever see. There is a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture. Prices vary from $15 to $6,000.
Hill’s of Nantucket Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts
508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf
Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery situated on the water at Straight Wharf. gshill.com
Island Weaves 508-221-8343 Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-noon & 2-4 pm Studio-Shop at 44 Hooper Farm Road Heirloom quality handwoven throws, rugs, shawls, baby blankets
Weaver Karin Ganga Sheppard grew up on Nantucket and learned her craft from two master weavers. Her products are crafted from high-quality natural fibers and include throws made from silk, alpaca, cotton, chenille, and mohair. Karin’s versatile line also includes multi-fiber scarves, washable cotton baby blankets, and rugs made from recycled towels, jeans and khaki pants. You can find a wonderful selection in the weaving studio or she will work with you to help you choose just the right color for a custom order. NEW THIS SEASON: stunning jackets for men. Visit her in her studio—it’s a short drive out of town or take the NRTA Mid-Island Loop to the Brinda Lane stop. It’s just a 10-minute ride to watch the magic! IslandWeaves.com
Made on Nantucket
Jewelry, Bakelite, Art Glass, & much more
508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf
Don’t miss the 2018 Nantucket Stroll Christmas ornament, exclusively at MADE ON NANTUCKET. They has a large selection of gifts, including limited edition Stroll Pochettes and Donn Russell framed mini offset litho prints for just $49! Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, and Amy Burrough. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. This season we are featuring pre-owned Nantucket art.
Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum
Monday-Saturday 10am-10pm & Sunday 10am-5pm NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor
508-228-1894, ext. 138 11 Broad Street
The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts,
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books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org
Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop
508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf
Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs
Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. Get your authentic Nantucket shirts, vests, hats, and more! You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. nantucketboatbasinshop.com
Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday
508-325-8884 New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road
Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.
Hats
Peter Beaton
508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street
down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe
PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients and philanthropic endeavors as it is for as it is custom fitted straw hats, signature hatboxes, handbags, and authentic Nantucket sailor shirts—Peter Beaton is a hidden gem that you don’t want to miss. Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. peterbeaton.com
Health Care
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
508-825-8100 57 Prospect St
24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab
Since 1911, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more. Nantuckethospital.org
Home Decor
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com
Freedman’s of Nantucket
508-228-3291 14 Centre Street
Open Daily - ANNUAL LABOR DAY SALE: 25% OFF Celebrating 40 years on Nantucket
This gallery has an extraordinary and wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden. These pieces are designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Freedman’s now has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks and a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture that look like they came out of a “gentlemen’s library.” Prices vary from $15 to $6,000.
The J. Butler Collection Fine Interiors, Antiques, Unique Gifts
508-228-8429 12 Main Street, Rear Courtyard
Our new collection is receiving rave reviews. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily in downtown Nantucket. Find us just half a block from Main Street, in the charming courtyard just off Washington Street, across from the iconic Compass Rose. JButlerCollection.com
Home Media Systems
Jobe Systems
Visit our on-island Experience Center Home Theatres, Sound Systems, Media Integration
508-332-1508 26A Daffodil Lane
JOBE SYSTEMS has recently relocated our Experience Center to 26A Daffodil where we plan to continue our 10 years of being on-island to serve our valued Nantucket clients. For more than 25 years, JOBE SYSTEMS has offered homeowners the elegance and simplicity of discrete sound, quality lighting design, motorized shades, and hidden media systems. Our awardwinning custom electronics firm specializes in providing our residential and commercial clients with lifestyle enhancing electronic systems utilizing a highly experienced team of inhouse dedicated professionals that are certified and trained in their individual disciplines. Our
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goal is to ensure that JOBE SYSTEMS affords its customers the most intuitive, integrated, and easy-to-use custom lifestyle solutions available today that offer continuity of operation in multiple residences throughout the country when required. We’re located on Nantucket, and also have offices in Houston, Chicago, Vail/Aspen, and San Diego. jobesystems.com
The Wauwinet
Inns & Hotels 508-228-0145 Subtle Luxury & Casual Elegance
In a Breathtaking Seaside Setting
Matchless hospitality; magical setting. These two combine to create incomparable accommodations for Nantucket - THE WAUWINET. There you’ll be pampered in the gracious, relaxed atmosphere of an exquisitely restored landmark inn. In addition to their luxurious rooms, they offer guests the opportunity to dine in one of Nantucket’s finest restaurants, TOPPER’S. THE WAUWINET is an inn you’ll want to return to season after season.
White Elephant
508-228-2500 50 Easton Street
Open April-December
An island landmark, the iconic WHITE ELEPHANT is one of the finest luxury hotels on Nantucket where you are immersed in island charm and elegance. Edging Nantucket Harbor, our waterfront resort features chic, light-filled rooms, suites, garden cottages, and in-town lofts with balconies and magnificent harbor views. whiteelephanthotel.com
Internet
Nantucket.net 508-228-6777 Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket! The island’s premier web portal Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net
ACK Weather
Island Apps 508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road
Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather
Nantucket weather is always an adventure. Follow along with ACKweather for daily reports on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with @ACKweather. Stay up-to-date with tides and currents. Check the wave report and ferry schedules along with daily weather reports. Brought to you by Egan Maritime Institute, ACKweather can be customized for your favorite information. Download it now from the App Store and view it online at ackweather.com
Call Nantucket
Your telephone book for Nantucket
FREE download for IOS and Android
Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-todate and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com
Blue Beetle
Jewelry
Jewelry & Gifts
508-228-3227 12 Main Street
Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com
Jessica Hicks Nantucket
508-414-1330 Featured in “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, now at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Driven by form and pattern, Jessica Hicks’ jewelry designs are at once geometric and organic. Her silver, gold,and gemstone collections incorporate both classic and unexpected motifs, able to meld with diverse personal styles. Jessica hand crafts each piece in her studio on Nantucket Island. JessicaHicks.com
Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket
Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry
508-228-0229 21 Centre Street
JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also
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Island Fun & Shopping featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com
The Love Shack by Lola
10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!
LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, soaps and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com
Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts
Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more
508-228-0272 1 Orange Street
We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists. Nantucketjewelryandart.com
Nantucket Pearl Company
508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf
Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list! American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry
Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearls.com
R Simantov Fine Jewelry
Open daily; appointments recommended contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value
508-228-2918, 917-324-4410 14 Easy Street
R SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value. The firm resurrects lost techniques from the past, utilizing the most exquisite materials and outstanding craftsmanship to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Works by R SIMANTOV have been recognized with international design awards and installed in permanent museum collections. R SIMANTOV’s masterpieces illustrate the playfulness and whimsical beauty that can be created with unique combinations of metals and precious stones. The resulting pieces are fine treasures reminiscent of classical styles, with touches of modern elegance. rsimantov.com
Susan Lister Locke Gallery
Open Daily Inspired and Creative Jewelry
508-228-2132 28A Easy Street
susanlisterlocke.com Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.228.2132.
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Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry
THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.
Cape Cod 5
Mortgages & Banking
Open Monday-Friday We’ll make your dream come true!
508-247-1709, 508-247-1795 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street
CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-2471795 or visit their website at www.capecodfive.com
Movies & Theatre
Dreamland Foundation
Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More! More than just a movie theatre
508-332-4822 17 South Water Street
The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation is dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of digital entertainment and education in one of America’s oldest theaters. NantucketDreamland.org
The Aquarium
Museums & Sites
Open Mon.-Sat. from 10 to 4 Touch tank, marine science education programs
508-228-9198 28 Washington Street
The AQUARIUM is one of several island sites dedicated to science and history operated by the Maria Mitchell Association. The island’s only public aquarium, it offers a touch tank, and many marine science education programs for all ages. Located on Nantucket Harbor at 28 Washington Street, it is open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 4pm. The Maria Mitchell Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1902. Properties include: The Mitchell House, historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell; Hinchman House Natural Science Museum, Loines Observatory, Vestal Street Observatory, The Aquarium, and the new Science Center. Programs include: Nature Walks, Marine Ecology Trips, Discovery Classes, Lectures, Observatory Open Nights. mariamitchell.org
Maria Mitchell Association
508-228-9198 Programs offered daily; register now for Summer Discovery Programs Science center, museums, programs for all ages mariamitchell.org The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “learning by doing.” The Association operates 2 observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered through the year for people of all ages.
Nantucket Historical Association
Your portal to Nantucket history Nantucket’s #1 rated attraction!
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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
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Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. nha.org
Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum 508-228-1177 Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4:30pm 49 Union St, a short walk from Main St. “Innovations in Nantucket Basketry”
Weaving Nantucket’s past into its future, the NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM is THE place to go to learn about this island craft and why these baskets are so treasured. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the Lightship Basket’s significance for future generations. Located in the historic district, the Museum is a five minute walk from lower Main Street. Parking available. Open Tuesday-Saturday. nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org
Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Mon.-Sat. from 10am to 5pm; Sun. from noon to 5pm New Exhibit: Rescue of the BRITISH QUEEN
508-228-1885 158 Polpis Road drive or take a FREE shuttle
Discover Nantucket’s unwavering human spirit: The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Our family-friendly programs and more designed to appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $10 adults; $7 for seniors & college students; $5 for ages 6-17; and free for members, active duty Military, and kids under 6. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. nantucketshipwreck.org
Nursery
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
arrowheadnursery.com ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the
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Island Fun & Shopping airport, just beyond the Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet.
Rentals and Properties for Sale
ACK Distinctive Properties
508-332-8044
Find your perfect Nantucket Home ACK Distinctive Properties, LLC is committed to bringing the highest level of customer service to real estate in Nantucket, MA. Our job doesn’t end when we sign a rental agreement or close on a house. Instead, we endeavor to offer world-class service at every stage – from keeping our clients informed about market changes and events on the island to offering personalized rental services, curated sales advice, contractual work, and more. We help you enjoy your Nantucket life to its fullest and to serve your needs with the utmost integrity, discretion, and distinction. This commitment from our agents and managing partner includes providing our clients with the highest level of information. We will keep you updated on the changing nature of the Nantucket real estate market, micro-target your Nantucket area for tailored research and advice and share with you what is trending, and what is not. ackdp.com
Shoes
Island Cashmere
508-228-7611 32 Centre Street
Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes
In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.
Murray’s Outlet Warehouse
508-228-3584 New Street
Open 10:30 to 5 Mon-Sat. Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!
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! nantucketreds.com
Murray’s Toggery Shop
Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-6 pm & Sun. 10-5 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
508-228-0437 SUMMER SALE: 20% to 50% off 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com
Smoke Shop
Gray Lady Smoke Shop
508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 11am Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!
Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. AckGrayLady.com
Summer Shades
Sunglasses
The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses
508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf
Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Oliver Peoples, Tory Burch, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Smith, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.
Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2019
Theatre
Nantucket! The MusACKal
6 pm Wednesdays-Sundays till September 1
A HysterACKal HistorACKal Romp Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street
NANTUCKET! The MusACKal is a raucous all-ages live show with an original, contemporary score, which provides first-time tourists and year-rounders alike with a comprehensive and comical telling of 400 years of Nantucket’s history in a tight 70-minutes of hysterACKal, historACKal song & dance. Performed Wednesdays – Sundays at 6pm ‘til September 1 on Centre Stage at Nantucket Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street, Tickets: NantucketTheMusACKal.com
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
TERMS OF ENDEARMENT opening September 12 Community Theatre at It’s Finest
508-228-4305 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St
TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 60 years. Their 2019 Season continues on September 12 when TERMS OF ENDEARMENT opens for a 3-week run. And watch for the fun family show MATILDA, opening November 22 — it will be a perfect part of your Thanksgiving plans! For subscriptions and tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305, stop by upstairs at 50 Main Street, or visit theatreworkshop.com
White Heron Theatre Company
FIREFLIES on stage through September 14 Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre
508-825-5268 5 North Water Street
WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s only professional Equity theater company. They have a fabulous season planned for their new destination theatre space in the midst of the island’s historic district. Join them for Fireflies written by Matthew Barber and directed by Judith Ivey. This is the story of Eleanore, a respected lady in her small Texas town, and a drifter handyman, Abel, who causes quite a stir by flickering in and out of Eleanore’s life, like the summer fireflies viewed from her porch at night. Tickets for this and other performances and special events are available at www.whiteherontheatre.org or call 508-825-5268. Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make theatre truly transformative. whiteherontheatre.org
Tours - Beach
Natural History Tour 508-228-6799 Tours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Book online at www.ttor.org/ccwr Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest and savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line. NEW for 2019: book online at www.ttor.org/ccwr
Tours - Bus
Barrett’s Tours 508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; 9:30 am &12:30 pm departs from corner of Federal & Chestnut sts Private charters available for weddings and private events BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years. They operate comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. BARRETT’S tour buses have huge windows that afford views which can’t be matched. BARRETT’S TOURS has a tour weekdays at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm and weekends (July 1-Aug. 30) at 12:30 pm that departs from the corner of Federal & Chestnut streets, right across from the Information Center. Tickets are available from the driver. Charter bus service for group tours, clambakes, and weddings also available. For tour info & reservations, call us at 508-228-0174. To charter a bus for a wedding or party, fax us your dates and times at 508-228-3823, and BARRETT’S TOURS will call you back to make the arrangements.
Island Tours Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company Call for schedule & to book for weddings & groups
774-368-4408 Tours last 1 hour, 15 min. 10 Washington Street
NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the premiere transportation company on the island. Utilizing our brand new, air-conditioned buses, we will ensure you travel in style, and comfort! Whether it be a bus tour around Nantucket, your dream wedding, or a company or group outing, we have something to suit you. nantucketbustours.com
Gail’s Tours, Inc.
Tours - Van
Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”
508-257-6557 Call for pickup
GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 40 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger Ford with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-
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3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.
Tours - Walking
Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:30 am and at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $15 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $13. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org
Nantucket Walkabout
508-422-7466 see website for hikes & times Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466. nantucketwalkabout.com
Nantucket Walking Tours
508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”
See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Scheduled tours & private tours
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Guided Walking Tours 508-228-1894 Walking Tours offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc. Departs at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St.
The 3-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Historic Mansions & the 1746 Windmill, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Private tours and group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details.
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508-228-1238 32 Centre Street
Children’s clothing, toys and accessories
Located at 32 Centre Street, PINWHEELS has been under the same ownership and a staple for all things kids for 30 years. Our motto has always been - clothing, toys and lots of fun. The friendly staff is ready with a smile to help you find something special. Alongside of Appaman, Pink Chicken, Petit Bateau, Tooby and Serendipity are beautiful items handmade for us that are unique to Nantucket. The selection of toys includes HABA, Corolle and Moulin Roty. Stop by 32 Centre Street to see why PINWHEELS is still a favorite after all these years.
Transportation Boat
Hy-Line Cruises
508-228-3949 Straight Wharf
Travel daily; see schedule for times
Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable high-speed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the highest level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. hy-linecruises.com
SeaStreak
1-800-262-8743 Ferry to Nantucket from New Bedford & NYC
Call for reservations
Travel in style on one of SeaStreak’s 400 passenger vessels, the largest, fastest, most luxurious catamarans in the New York Harbor! SeaStreak vessels offer 3 spacious decks, a full service cash bar, food concessions and flat screen TV’s with movie showings. No traffic, No stress! All summer long our ferries will depart from our NY/NJ docks on Friday afternoon and return from Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday. And Nantucket departures mean easy travel to Martha’s Vineyard then on to New York City! Call for details and reservations. seastreak.com
The Trinity Collection
Watches 508-228-7557 50 Main Street
Walk in the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell
Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary
In 1847, Maria Mitchell discovered a telescopic comet from atop the Pacific Bank. Her discovery led to world-wide fame as America’s first woman astronomer. Discover her life and her legacy of science education that continues today, 200 years after her birth. mariamitchell.org
THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Chronoswiss, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, and Rolex—vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.
A Self-Guided Walking Tour Available at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St, and the MMA, 4 Vestal St.
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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES
NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES
40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket
Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle. Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk. Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach. Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally. Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship. Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area. Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer. Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.
SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong. Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond. South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities. Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport. Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally. Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities. Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf. Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.
WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.
EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES
Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset.
Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.
BAY & POND BEACHES
Miacomet Pond: Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered.
Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the
Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities. Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities. Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong. Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup. Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.
Leave only footprints... Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Please respect Nantucket’s fragile environment and the beauty of our island. Clean up your litter, respect private property, and use only designated entry points. In areas where dune reclaimation is taking place, please do not cross the rope or fence barriers protecting the dunes.
BEACH SAFETY •Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow. •Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.
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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES
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3 Vestal Street Established in 1908. View an outdoor scale model of the solar system, learn how to operate a sundial, and observe some sunspots. Learn about modern astronomy in our permanent indoor exhibit. Seasonal daily tour at 2pm.
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1 Vestal Street Built in 1790, tour what is now a museum dedicated to astronomer Maria Mitchell and her family. See artifacts from their daily life in the 19th century. Open mid-June to Labor Day for guided tours, 10am-4pm.
13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, visit the restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory. On-going exhibits & films. 11am-4pm daily.
Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activityfor kids, a cross between a classic natural history museum, a zoo, and a science center. It is a great place to learn about the plants, animals, and birds of Nantucket. Open mid-June to Labor Day.
16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990.
28 Washington Street The Aquarium displays local Nantucket species and is an excellent place to learn about the amazing sealife around the island. Displays are always changing and range from crabs and shellfish to fish and eels. Seasonal. Please visit mmo.org for more information
50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country.
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Lower Main Street Once the warehouse of merchant William Rotch, look for the quarterboard naming his 3 Nantucket ships. In 1859, a group of former whaling captains bought it and gathered to play cribbage & tell tales of days at sea. 3 Federal Street Built in 1897. 2 Centre Street Built in 1831. 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.
Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. 20 Fair Street Built in 1838. 29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use. 11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell. 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets
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Nantucket Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop
Bakeries 508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road
All the products you love & mail order online
Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com
Nantucket Cookie Company
Open daily we ship anywhere Decorate small batch cookies from scratch
508-228-5814 inside Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St.
THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! nantucketcookie.net
Brewers, Distillers, + Vineyard
Cisco Brewers
5 Bartlett Farm Road, 508-325-5929 Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome!
At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services in-season: every 15 min from 12 noon or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com
Clubs & Entertainment
Rose & Crown
Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub with entertainment 7 nights a week in Season. With Karaoke, DJ’s and Live Local Bands, there is something for everyone. We also have the largest screen in town to watch your favorite sporting events. All Craft beers on one of the largest Draft selections on island and delicious Craft Cocktails developed by our seasoned, friendly Barstaff. Theroseandcrown.com
Coffee Shops
The Bean
Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2019
homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. Lobster Dinners are back from 4pm, take home a 1-1/2 lb. lobster cooked & cracked, sweet corn on the cob, red bliss potatoes, coleslaw: $31.99 ea. or 4 for $119. bartlettsfarm.com
The Bean
Open daily from 7 am Hot & Iced Coffees and Teas, Sandwiches, Salads
508-228-6215 4 India Street
Nantucket’s favorite coffee shop, THE BEAN, also serves delicious, freshly made salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods, and treats. Start your day with their Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich, a Yogurt Parfait, or a Chocolate Croissant with your freshly brewed cappuccino. If you’ve never tasted their hearty Milano Italian Sandwich or their Tacchino or their Vegan Sandwich, then it’s high time you did! Their Flatbreads have tasty toppings, and their salads are fresh and crisp. Take-out or eat in their cafe setting. You can call ahead or order online for faster service. mkt.com/the-bean-26/
The Beet 508.680.1857 Open 7a-8p daily for all-day dining 9 South Water Street Healthy, fresh fun food featuring hand made breakfast, salads and sandwiches.
THE BEET features handmade, food + beverages in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart-beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our beignets + breakfast club sandwich are all the buzz, our healthy salads + chicken or shrimp burgers, can be enjoyed in our vibrant dining room or taken out. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-n-go when you arrive or on your way offisland. Online ordering via our website, is the easiest way for you to #EatBeetRepeat all summer long! Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket thebeetnantucket.com
Centre Street Bistro 508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30-9pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; 29 Centre Street Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”
The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays; savory lunches Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. Cash and checks preferred. nantucketbistro.com
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar
508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
Downyflake
508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue
508-228-6215 4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks
Open daily 6 am to 2 pm; Sunday 7am to 1pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years
THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at nantucketcoffee.com
Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. www.thedownyflake.com
ACK Eats
Food Delivery Service
Available 7 days a week
774-325-0744 We deliver for more than 3 dozen island restaurants
You’ll see us delivering by traditional car, by boat, and even by electric bikes! Most deliveries are made in under an hour. Delivery times vary based on traffic, the restaurant’s ability to prepare food and weather conditions. We recommend that large orders be placed at least 2 hours in advance, but if you require a specific lunch time delivery, 24-hour notice is recommended. Our standard delivery fee is based on your distance from the restaurant for orders placed online or through our call center. ackeats.com
Light Food & Take-Out
Bartlett’s Farm
Open daily 8am to 7pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce
508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road
Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods,
Easy Street Cantina 508-228-5418 Sun.-Thurs. from 8 am to 10 pm & Fri. & Sat. 8 am to 2 am Open Daily: Full Breakfast served all day corner of Easy & Broad sts. EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! EasyStreetCantina.com
The Faregrounds
Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Affordable Family Dining
508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road
One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS serves from 11:30 am til 1 am seven days a week. Whether you dine there for lunch, dinner, or their late night menu, you’ll enjoy hearty American cuisine that will please the whole family. Lunch and Dinner Specials 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
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large and small. They have the island’s premier sports bar — the pub is separate from the dining room, so bring the family in for dinner or stop by and watch the game. Outside deck with bar is open seasonally.
Saltbox Tavern & Table
Open Daily. Food served 11:30 am to 10 pm Family Friendly with Indoor & Outdoor Dining
774-333-3814 7 Macy’s Lane
Looking for a family friendly spot for lunch and dinner? SALTBOX tavern & table is just what you’re hoping to find! Relax in their comfy dining room and or outside on their casual patio, featuring an outdoor bar and raw bar. Sip a tasty frozen drink or order a sangria pitcher with friends. Savor a hearty lunch or dinner — there’s plenty of parking, and our new menu has something for everyone! acksaltbox.com
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4-8pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices
SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com
Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265 Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.
Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com
Thai House Nantucket
Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm Call ahead for faster service
508-680-1522 118 Old South Road
Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
Yummy
Mon.-Sat. 7am to 8:30 pm; Sun 7am to 3:30pm Fresh, hand crafted breakfast & lunch, on your way to the beach
508-228-2712 63 Surfside Road
yummynantucket.com Yummy is a new take out café located right on a bike path to Surfside beach. It has a casual sunny front yard where you can relax at one of the picnic tables or beach chairs and bite into a moist, fresh-from-the-grill burger served on a perfectly toasted, almost sweet bun. Our menu also boasts mouthwatering sandwiches on fresh baked bread including vegetarian and vegan delights. We start the day with fresh roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, house-baked pastries, and fruity smoothies. Oh, and don’t forget the ice cream, and frappes! It’s the perfect way to cool off on from a hot day at the beach. Yummy has what you are craving. Treat yourself to some goodies - come join us at Yummy! BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF!
Bartlett’s Farm
Markets
Open daily 8am to 7pm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go
508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road
Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces. bartlettsfarm.com
Restaurants
The Beet 508.680.1857 Open 7a-8p daily for all-day dining 9 South Water Street Healthy, fresh fun food featuring hand made breakfast, lunch and dinner. THE BEET features handmade, food + beverages in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart-beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our beignets + breakfast club sandwich are all the buzz, our healthy salads + chicken or shrimp burgers, can be enjoyed in our vibrant dining room or taken out. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-n-go when you arrive or on your way offisland. Online ordering via our website, is the easiest way for you to #EatBeetRepeat all summer long! Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com thebeetnantucket.com
Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2019
Black-Eyed Susan’s
Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking
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Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards. Black-EyedSusans.com
Brant Point Grill
Breakfast; Sun. Brunch; Lunch; and Dinner Exceptional Harborside Dining - indoors and out
508-325-1320 50 Easton St, at the White Elephant
Enjoy Sunday brunch buffet from 10am to 2pm overlooking Nantucket Harbor with live music, relax over lunch or cocktails, and savor nightly dinners that you can pair with award-winning wines and spectacular views all at White Elephant’s BRANT POINT GRILL. They serve the island’s finest steaks, freshest seafood, and creative Chef’s Specialties. Once you’ve dined overlooking the harbor, you’ll know why this is the place to come time and time again when on island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by. Don’t miss our Friday Buck-a-Shuck from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. brantpointgrill.com
The Brotherhood of Thieves
Open year-round from 11:30 am Indoor and Patio Dining for Lunch & Dinner
508-228-2551 23 Broad Street
brotherhoodofthieves.com Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers three dining areas—the original restaurant echoing 1840s Whaling Tavern, a second floor bar and dining rooms, and an outdoor 3-season patio—all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. All our bars are stocked with unique liquors to delight connoisseurs. We have 10 beers on tap, from local Nantucket brews to international. THE BROTHERHOOD menu features fresh specialty salads, a dozen shared plates, signature burgers, seafood, and our famous curly fries, using the freshest, natural, and New England sourced ingredients for lunch and dinner.
Centre Street Bistro 508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30-9pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; 29 Centre Street Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!” The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays; savory lunches Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. Cash and checks preferred. nantucketbistro.com
Company of the Cauldron
Sunday Brunch, Take-Out Lunch, Prix Fixe Dinner See our online menu for today’s choices
508-228-4016 5 India Street
companyofthecauldron.com If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON. Discover romance at this charming restaurant located in the heart of Nantucket’s Historic District. Through the doorway, past an abundance of beautiful flowers, tables set with classic floral linens glow softly. THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON serves outstanding and creative cuisine, with elegant, prix fixe menus that change every evening. Menus are available a week in advance: see companyofthecauldron.com. NEW THIS SEASON: COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is serving a stellar Sunday Brunch with choices like Croque-Madame, Short-Rib Hash, Maine Lobster & Crabmeat au Gratin, and so much more (including dessert, mimosas, and French Press coffee) on their patio from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and take-out lunches on Fridays & Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar 508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We have extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
Downyflake
Open daily 6 am to 2 pm; Sunday 7am to 1pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years
508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue
Known for their bountiful breakfasts and lunches every day, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Fresh squeezed juices, homemade soups, deli sandwiches, hot comfort food entrees. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. www.thedownyflake.com
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Nantucket Dining Guide Dune
508-228-5550 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 5:30-9:30 pm, Lunch Mon-Sat from 11:30-2:30 Where chic meets casual comfort. 20 Broad Street
DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in our three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. Along with our exotic quartzite bar and charming patio we offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. DuneNantucket.com
Easy Street Cantina
508-228-5418 Sun.-Thurs. from 8 am to 10 pm & Fri. & Sat. 8am-2am 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. FREE CURB-SIDE DELIVERY! One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. EasyStreetCantina.com
The Faregrounds
Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Affordable Family Dining
508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road
FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com
Fifty-Six Union
Bar opens at 4:30, Dinner from 5 pm Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff
508-228-6135 56 Union Street
Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired… FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner nightly from 5 pm; bar opens at 4:30. Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. fiftysixunion.com
The Proprietors bar & table
508-228-7477 Dinner Mon, Tues, Thurs.-Sat. from 5pm; Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm 9 India St An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes
The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients harvested on small Nantucket and New England farms. Chef Michael LaScola serves an adventurous menu of shareable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable and grain presentations. Guests can expect to see dishes playfully combining international flavors with ingredients from small farms and producers raised specifically for the restaurant. Dinner is served from 5 pm every night but Wednesday and Sunday Brunch is served from 10am to 2pm. The Proprietors bar open from 5 pm to 1 am. proprietorsnantucket.com
Rose & Crown
Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest Draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our Scratch Made Eclectic Pub Fare. Food is served continuously from 11:30-10pm daily. We serve everything from lite bites, burgers, local seafood to mouth watering steaks and gluten free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu available and presenting Live Local Musicians for everyone to enjoy during dinner. theroseandcrown.com
Saltbox Tavern & Table
Open Daily. Food served 11:30 am to 10 pm Family Friendly with Indoor & Outdoor Dining
774-333-3814 7 Macy’s Lane
Looking for a family friendly spot for lunch and dinner? SALTBOX tavern & table is just what you’re hoping to find! Relax in their comfy dining room and or outside on their casual patio, featuring an outdoor bar and raw bar. Sip a tasty frozen drink or order a sangria pitcher with friends. Savor a hearty lunch or dinner — there’s plenty of parking, and our new menu has something for everyone! acksaltbox.com
Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2019
The Seagrille
508-325-5700 Lunch 11:30 to 2 pm Mon-Sat Dinner from 5pm; Bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine 45 Sparks Avenue
THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented. Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and enclosed patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. Call us to book your celebration! theseagrille.com
Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices
SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com
Sophie T’s Pizza
Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm
508-325-6265 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons
Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com
TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner Nothing is ordinary, not even the view!
508-228-8768 Deck & Bayview Dining at The Wauwinet
Located at The Wauwinet overlooking Nantucket Bay, award-winning TOPPER’S offers one of the most spectacular views on the island. Enjoy a superb prix fixe or a la carte dinner in the intimate dining room or relax outdoors on the casual TOPPER’S Deck. Cocktails on the lawn at sunset are another special treat. For brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can arrive via a scenic one-hour water taxi cruise that departs from the White Elephant or catch our complimentary jitney, that leaves from the Information Center on Federal Street. Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended. TOPPER’S is open through October. toppersrestaurant.com
Seafood
Sayle’s Seafood
Open daily year-round Fresh Nantucket Seafood & Takeout Seafood
508-228-4599 99 Washington Street Ext.
SaylesSeafood.com Just a 5-minute walk from town down Washington Street ext. along the harbor, SAYLE’S SEAFOOD specializes in Nantucket Bay Scallops, Native Nantucket Lobsters, Atlantic Sea Scallops and our Homemade Nantucket Clam Chowder. We also carry fresh lobster meat, cod, grey sole, salmon, swordfish, tuna, halibut, steamers, littleneck clams, mussels, oysters and much more. SAYLE’S offers a wide range of ready-to-eat food like fried fish, lobster dinners, and clambakes for take-out to be enjoyed on our waterfront deck, on Nantucket beaches, or at your Nantucket home. Sayle’s will also cater your party or event with a Nantucket clambake! You can even order your SAYLE’S SEAFOOD feast on the ACK Eats app and have it delivered!
Souza’s Seafood
Open from 9am with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing
508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane
SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base. Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters to take off-island with you. Sign up for our free MEGA-FISH drawing!
Wine & Spirits
Epernay Wine & Spirits
508-228-2755 Open Daily 10 am to 9 pm; Order online 24/7 1 North Beach Street Largest Rosé Selection, Craft Beer, Boutique Liquors, Artisanal Cheese, Premium Cigars WE DELIVERY ANYWHERE ON ISLAND! The only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie + Certified Sommelier Kirk Baker invite you to join them for their FREE Thursday night tastings every week from 5 - 7 pm. ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. Mention this ad in-store for a FREE BASEBALL HAT with your purchase (expires 09.04.2019). @epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay | We Deliver to You epernaywines.com
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11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch at Wauwinet A delectable brunch along the waters of Nantucket Bay in Toppers at the Wauwinet, . Reservations: 508-228-0145 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 7 PM - Funky Dawgz Brass Band Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Julia Newman Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Contest Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions!
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10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale 25% off everything in Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street. 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 to 11:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org. Rain or Shine. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax & enjoy complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1:30 PM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org 2 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3:30 to 7 PM - Salty Sweet Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - NT Live: The Lehman Trilogy The story of a family and a company that changed the world, told in three parts on a single evening. National Theatre Live in The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street A 2 mile 45 minute nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $15 Cash Only! 508-332-0953 9 AM to 1 PM - Nantucket Cardinal with Bill Sarni The class will be carving a male Northern Cardinal. We will study the bird structure, detail and colors. Carve a full size Cardinal from native white pine. We will be using all hand tools, then detail, sand, paint using acrylics, and then finish by mounting on a wood base. 1800 House, 4 Mill Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org. Four day class September 3rd - 6th 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. continued on page 48
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10 to 11:30 AM - Class: Janie Hobson Dupont, Thinking About Your Digital Legacy For most people, their online use leaves a permanent trail of media, comments, and content. What happens to this material over the long term? Is there a trusted person who can access it after you are gone? Janie Hobson Dupont discusses ways to do some legacy planning to protect and manage your digital life. Free admission. Space is limited and Registration is required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale 25% off everything in Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street. 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 to 11:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org. Rain or Shine. 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1:30 PM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org 2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Part 2 of this hike is a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 2 PM - Afternoon Tea at the Hadwen House Enjoy an afternoon in the beautiful garden of Hadwen House with tea and light bites. Family Friendly! Hadwen House, 96 Main Street. NHA.org 3 to 7 PM - Salty Sweet Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - Fireflies live theatre at White Heron Theatre Fireflies debuted at White Heron in 2017 as part of a collaboration with the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven. It's the story of Eleanore, a respected lady in her small Texas town, and a drifter handyman, Abel, who causes quite a stir by flickering in and out of Eleanore's life...Like the summer fireflies viewed from her porch at night. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-228-2156 or whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 PM - Broadway @ Dreamland: Audra Mcdonald with Seth Rudetsky Historic six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald reunites with Sirius XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky direct from their critically acclaimed performances at Town Hall in New York City. This show is a seamless mix of intimate behind-thescenes stories prompted by Rudetsky’s insightful, funny and revealing questions and the music from McDonald’s legendary career. Live at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Crown Tuesday DJ Party Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 10 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Sara Campbell Up to 70% off summer apparel at Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach Street. Plus new fall fashions! 10 AM to 6 PM - Annual Summer Sale at Murray’s Toggery Shop From 20 to 50% off summer apparel and more at 62 Main Street. 10:30 to 11:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org. Rain or Shine. 11 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 712. Cash only. Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508332-0953 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1:30 PM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1:30 to 3 PM - Writer’s Group with Jan Glitzenstein Writers of all genres—memoir, poetry, short story, drama—are invited to participate in reading and discussing their original compositions. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Free. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 2 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5 to 6:30 PM - Family Pizza & Tennis Free! Balls and racquets will be provided, all ages welcome. Sponsored by Nantucket community Parks & Recreation. Jetties Tennis, 2 Bathing Beach Rd. jettiestennis@gmail.com 508-325-5334 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:45 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6 to 8 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6 to 9 PM - Summer Deck Series: Till Von Sein Dreamland’s premier DJ series featuring food, cash bar, harbor and sunset views on continued on page 49
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8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street A 2 mile 45 minute nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. Tour gathers 10 min early at Main and Centre Streets, in front of bank. $15 Cash Only! 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 AM to 1 PM - Cottage Spice Basket with Eric Taylor Weave a beautiful small basket with cherry handles and rims. This basket is mold woven with hand pounded brown ash and finished with brass nailed cherry rims. The finished basket measures 10” x 4.5” x 6” Perfect size for your table. This is a two day class. 1800 House, 4 Mill Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10:30 to 11:30 AM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org. Rain or Shine. 11 AM to 12 PM - A Virtual Walking Tour Have you ever wondered where the basket makers of old were living and plying their trade>? Mary Bergman from the Nantucket Preservation Trust will take us on a virtual walking tour of basket makers homes. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. Free for museum members. $7 for non-members. 508-2281177 NantucketLightShipBasketMuseum.org 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, and 4 pm 12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1:30 PM - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, & events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org
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3 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at this downtown hot spot! Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5 to 7 PM - Cheers to Charities: Boston Med Flight Going back to school is more exciting when it is wine school! Join Lindsay Cox, New England Regional Manager of Domaine Select, for a tasting of off-the beaten schoolyard path wines. Ten percent of sales for this evening’s event will be donated to our partner non-profit, Boston Med Flight. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Fireside Shipwreck Stories at the Museum Join Egan Maritime at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum for an evening of fireside shipwreck stories. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. $30 member ticket $40 non Member . ojackson@eganmaritime.org 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. The class is open to all, conducted in English, No preregistration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 ext. 113. NantucketAtheneum.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - Fireflies live theatre at White Heron Theatre Fireflies debuted at White Heron in 2017 as part of a collaboration with the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven. It's the story of Eleanore, a respected lady in her small Texas town, and a drifter handyman, Abel, who causes quite a stir by flickering in and out of Eleanore's life...Like the summer fireflies viewed from her porch at night. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-228-2156 or whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Live music at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 6:30 to 8:30 AM - Early-Bird Bird Town Walk Join MMA’s Field Ornithologist on a unique birding experience around the island. A limited number of excellent binoculars are available for loan. Pre-registration Required. Registration Required. Member Price $10. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 7 AM - Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8:30 to 10:30 AM - Pickleball A paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Tow or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a Wiffle Ball, over a net. Nantucket Paddle Tennis Courts, 82 Hinsdale Road. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr
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