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Explore Island Life on Special Tour by Catherine Macallister The Nantucket Historic District is a shining example of a well-preserved American seaport from the 18th and 19th centuries. On Saturday, September 7, leading directors and educators from The Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket Preservation Trust, and the Maria Mitchell Association will offer a Four Centuries Domestic Tour that explores 400 years of life on Nantucket. The tour begins at the Oldest House on Sunset Hill, and moves towards Greater Light, and then to Maria Mitchell properties, and the Hadwen House. We are “using buildings and looking back in time,” explained Michael May, Executive Director of the Nantucket Preservation Trust. May is joined by Deputy Director of the Maria Mitchell Association, Jascin Finger, and NHA educator Karen MacNab. Finger brings an extensive knowledge of the Mitchell family and legacy as well as knowledge of women on Nantucket. MacNab speaks to the general history of the island and of each house. Essentially, the guides work together to provide a seamless tour that provides participants with a vast yet connected history of the houses. Each guide brings expertise to the tour, “Jascin is a particular expert on women on the island…there is nothing she doesn’t know,” says MacNab, and likewise for May, “there is nothing he doesn’t know,” calling fellow tour guides, “so valuable.” From the first stop on Sunset Hill, to their last stops on Main Street, participants will see how Nantucket has changed over 400 years. As Nantucket has evolved, housing styles and domestic life have evolved, too. While May might speak to the architecture of the house, Finger will fill in the domestic side and discuss roles people played. MacNab will discuss the broad historical background. “We are bouncing off one and other,” says Finger, speaking to the guide’s camaraderie as they lead the tour. You can expect to hear about surroundings, too, as the guides give an “overview of different types of ar-

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 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. Register for this 2day class at 508-228-1894 or nha.org 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 - 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 to 5 PM - Summer Sale at ACK 4170 Special deals on pillows, t-shirts, handbags and more. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf, along Easy Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - End-of-Summer Sale 20 to 50% off at the Joy West Collection, 14 S. Water Street. 11 AM to 12 PM - A Virtual Walking Tour Have you ever wondered where basket makers of old were living & plying their trade? Mary Bergman from Nantucket Preservation Trust will take you on a virtual walking tour of basketmakers homes. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. $7 (Free for members). NantucketLightShipBasketMuseum.org 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Taco Bar Featuring taco bar plus salad bar + pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings,

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Discover a New Place to Play by Catherine Macallister On Sunday, September 1, island children (and their parents) discovered their new favorite place to play. Discovery Playground at Hinsdale Park is an accessible playground built on Land Bank land on Old South Road, across from the State Forest. The park is collaboration between The Land Bank and the Maria Mitchell Association as part of the Healthy Nantucket 2020 initiative that came about during the construction and opening of the new Nantucket Cottage Hospital. “The collaboration was a natural fit because both organizations have complementary, environmentally-focused missions. Maria Mitchell took the lead on the grant writing, community outreach, and development of the educational components. The Land Bank provided the land, significant financial support, and project construction oversight…it was a match made in heaven!” explained Jesse Bell, assistant director of the Nantucket Land Bank, in collaboration with Maria Mitchell’s Executive Director David Gagnon and Director of Natural Science and Engagement, Shelley Dresser. The Land Bank Commission, Community Preservation Committee, and Healthy Nantucket 2020 funded the project, with additional support for the design and construction of the playground made possible through support from the Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and the Community Health Initiative, as well as an affirmative vote from Nantucket citizens at Annual Town Meeting on April 1, 2019. This playground is the ideal place to spend a day with your kids: there is something for every age and ability, with one equipment section designed for adults, too. There are even checkerboard tables, for a quieter playground experience. The ground of the Discovery Playground has been surfaced with “Pouredin-Place,” a soft rubber-top surface that makes it easy to bring wheelchairs or walkers right onto the playground. There are three zip lines, a global motion spinner, kaleidoscopes, slides, swings, climbing equipment, and sensory equipment. All pieces were selected by the Land Bank staff and Maria Mitchell staff in consultation with various experts on play equipment and accessibility. One of the zip lines is designed with a chair, an example of the group’s commitment to ensuring that kids of all abilities are able to enjoy as many components of the playground as possible. There are also science components with associated interpretive signage. Kids trying out playground equipment like the global spinner will enjoy reading signs about what causes dizziness through the science facts located around the equipment. Next to one of the sensory exploration areas is information about frequencies that the children can test on the playground chimes. Additionally, there are “interesting panels kids can play with that will help develop fine motor skills and scientific thinking,” organizers explained. The grounds have been “integrated within a woodland environment and has a meandering path that wraps around the entire premises,“ so parts of the playground are in full sun, parts in full shade, and sections have dappled light. Picnic tables and benches, a refillable water station and fountain, and an accessible port-a-potty make it a fun place to for children to meet their friends for lunch. The playground is a “pack-in, pack out facility,” meaning that everything you bring into the park must leave with you, so if you bring snacks, beverages, or lunch, make sure you do not leave any trash behind. Executive Director of the Land Bank Eric Savetsky, said he hoped it would be “not just a good playground, but a GREAT one.” He also noted, “In addition to this wonderful playground, a wildlife corridor was built into the design to maintain the existing natural connection between the State Forest and the middle moors.” “The playground is certainly the largest on Nantucket, and the design reflects a unique shape that you don’t typically see here,” says the group. It will serve the many children on-island who don’t have access to a centrally located park. The Healthy Nantucket 2020 initiative was started to “address the most important health issues we face,” according to the Introductory Letter of the plan. After the need for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathmatics) accessible playground was identified, The Land Bank and Maria Mitchell sprang into action: “the timing was serendipitous: the Land Bank was looking for ideas of what it could do with this property and the playground idess surfaced.” Not only is the playground bettering the community in concontinued on page 28

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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 starting at 8:30pm.

*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the starting times at Centre and Main :top of Main; in front of the bank.

Historic Mansions of Main Street

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. Wednesday 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. Wednesday starting at 10:30am.

Great Writers on Nantucket

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

Glorious ‘Sconset

A 90 min, 2/3 mile historic walking tour past the famous cottages of Siasonset, Nantucket’s most beautiful village. Private tours only.

Prices for all tours, except Glorious ‘Sconset: Historic Mansions $15 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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This is a weird year. Not only do Washington, London, and Hong Kong seem out of kilter, so does the school calendar. This year, unlike last year, school will begin after Labor Day. In my beautiful and eternal childhood, the school year always began on the Wednesday after Labor Day. Families in my gently wooded suburb were given the last weekend to spend in Gloucester or North Conway before they drained the pipes, packed the station wagon, and headed back to the playgrounds and bus routes of winter. As time and age have stripped away the golden wallpaper of my youth, school committees and superintendents have moved the beginning of the school year into August. Kids forgot too much during the summer, they said. Parents need us to help out. Snow days will kill us in the winter. So, the last week of August was lost to textbooks and testing. This year, however, the school year has waited patiently. The last week of August passed with warmth and wave, then Labor Day docked at South Wharf between the Bacchus and the Bouchon. Three days later, it set sail and left the early morning streets to the yellow buses that line up on Surfside Road. The Hope For the Future rides to school and is looking forward to Ms. Myers in her doorway. We live in interesting times. When we dig our heads out of our phones and cast our eyes beyond the beaches, the mainland has heaved, seized, and shuddered. During August, more than 50 people died in mass shootings across the country. Greenland lost more than 250 billion tons of ice so far this year. A man at the center of a sex ring with children, connected to royalty, movie stars, and presidents, died mysteriously in a federal prison cell. My eyes dip from the horizon to the stop sign on Surfside Road and the rotary on Fairgrounds. My life is better if the biggest problem in my morning creeps bumper-to-bumper on the roadway and doesn’t tweet from the White House. In the cool autumn evenings, I can almost believe that it will all be all right. And I hope it will. You can’t look at all of those school buses motoring down Surfside Road and not hope that the community of Nantucket will persevere long enough for hand turkeys, holiday pageants, and graduation walks. What we have, right now, thirty miles out to sea, is pretty good and worth handing over to the next generation of landscapers, bakers, and sandwich makers. That would be all right. It isn’t what we were handed. On one hand, we were handed a lot more clams, scallops, and moorland. On the other hand, we also got intolerance, anger, and abandoned cars in the bushes. When we think about what “all right” means, we can’t think of the past. The past that we remember is not the past that actually happened. We leave out some awkwardness and ugliness, then fill in the potholes with what we wish happened. The Good Old Days weren’t all that good, but they are gone. On the Internet, a women asked whether she and her husband could retire to the island and rent something for the year: not something grand, just a continued on page 14

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6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India 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 PM - Movie: IT, Chapter 2 At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 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 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. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-2282156 or whiteherontheatre.org 7:30 PM - Movie: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 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. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors. Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations. Meet at Main & Centre by 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 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. See & learn about 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 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 to 10:30 AM - Pickleball - Drop-In Outdoor Session A paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Nantucket Paddle Tennis Courts, 82 Hinsdale Road. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 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 - 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 AM - Biodiversity Walks with Dr. Sarah Bois Explore the unique, native sandplain grassland and coastal heathland flora & fauna of Nantucket found at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation property. $10 per trip (LLNF members free); no advance registration required. 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at ACK 4170 Special deals on pillows, t-shirts, handbags and more. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf, along Easy Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - End-of-Summer Sale 20 to 50% off at the Joy West Collection, 14 S. Water Street. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Cambria Brockman Meet the author of Tell Me Everything at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com continued on page 10

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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.

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11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Fish Fry Featuring fish fry plus salad bar+ pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Salad Bar alone: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 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 Assn Research Center for anyone to learn about biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or look through a microscope. Maria Mitchell Association, 4 Vestal Street. 508-228-9198. MariaMitchell.org 2 PM - 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 3 to 7 PM - Foggy Roots Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 PM - Dreamland Conversations Presents: Rob Cocuzzo Join local author Robert Cocuzzo as he debuts his second book, The Road to San Donato. Cocuzzo will be interviewed by Natalie Jacobson about his adventures cycling through Italy with his 64-year-old father in search of family roots. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 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 to 8 PM - Art Reception at Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery A festive reception to celebrate the opening of 10x10, the Artist Association of Nantucket’s annual open show. 19 Washington 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 7:30 PM - Fireflies live theatre at White Heron Theatre Fireflies 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. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-2282156 or whiteherontheatre.org 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Morejuice Music and Dancing at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

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ALL DAY - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina

All day every Saturday a basket of 16 jumbo wings for (16-18 wings) $12.95; half basket (8-10 wings) for $8.95. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.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 or www.ttor.org/ccwr 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 continued on page 12

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ISLAND PAIRINGS

September Sips by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Ă&#x2030;pernay It has often been said many times that the island of Nantucket takes a big sigh as soon as the month of September begins. Time to catch up on whatever was left behind to enjoy summer days and also an opportunity to gently transition into what will soon be the holidays before we know it. Nantucket is a very friendly, neighborly island where we love to support each other as we roll into this shoulder season. Here is a selection of Nantucket highlights to enjoy this time of year and the perfect wine pairing for such splendor.

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BOOKS & BUBBLES Rob Cocuzzo is no stranger to adventure or writing about it. His latest book about to be released, The Road to San Donato, is an adventurous travel memoir of an American father and son tracing their Italian heritage on a bicycle trip. With only their bare essentials, Cocuzzo and his 64-year-old father embarked on a torturous 425 mile from Florence to San Donato Val di Comino, an ancient village hidden in the Apennine mountains from which their family emigrated over a hundred years ago. After finally reaching their destination, they both discover so much more than just their own family history, including that of many who were exiled during World War II. There are a couple of opportunities to meet + greet with the author this weekend to learn more about this story of fathers and sons, discovering lost â&#x20AC;&#x153;cousinsâ&#x20AC;? and how history unveils, along with the challenges and exhilaration of traveling by bicycle. The Nantucket Dreamland will be featuring Dreamland Conversations Presents: Rob Cocuzzo on Friday, September 5, at 5pm. Mitchellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Book Corner at 54 Main Street will be hosting a book signing with the author on Saturday, September 7, from 10:30 am to 12 noon. Meanwhile, Cocuzzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Emmy award-winning wife Jenny Johnson is the mind behind the sparkling wine brand Champy. This lively brut hails from Sonoma County and is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It is made in continued on page 45

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10 AM - Spotlight Artist Talk Free talk by a member of the Artists Association of Nantucket in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 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 - 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 to 12 PM - Book Signing at Murray’s Toggery Shop Meet author Robert Cameron, who wrote the Tuckey series of children’s books, at this book signing in Murray’s Toggery Shop, 62 Main Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at ACK 4170 Special deals on pillows, t-shirts, handbags and more. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf, along Easy Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - End-of-Summer Sale 20 to 50% off at the Joy West Collection, 14 S. Water Street. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Robert Cocuzzo Meet the author of The Road to San Donato at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 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 2 to 4 PM - Book Signing with Robert Cameron Meet author Robert Cameron, who wrote the Tuckey series of children’s books, at this book signing in Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 2:45 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at this downtown hot spot! Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. 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 7 to 8:30 PM - FREE Piano Recital: Judith Cohen Judith Cohen is co-founder & Artistic Director of The Governor’s Chamber Music Series in Olympia, Washington and pianist in the acclaimed TangleTown Trio. Her program is titled, “Mighty Miniatures: Character Pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Prokofiev, Ravel and Debussy.’” Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 7:30 PM - Fireflies live theatre at White Heron Theatre Fireflies 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. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-2282156 or whiteherontheatre.org 8:30 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. continued on page 13

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 7 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday Savor one of several special versions of Eggs Benedict every Sunday morning at The Downyflake, new specials each week. 18 Sparks Ave. 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 AM - Nantucket Slam A 2-day tourny to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Nantucket Boat Basin, 1 Swains Wharf Road. 508-655-6000 or Events.cff.org/NantucketSlam 8 to 8:30 AM - Worship on the Beach All are welcome to this contemporary Christian service with open communion around a campfire. Cliffside Beach, next to Galley Restaurant. Presented by First Congregational Church 8 AM to 1 PM - Sunday Brunch A sweet and savory selection at this downtown chef-owned Nantucket classic: Centre Street Bistro, 29 C entre Street. 508-228-8470 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 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 - 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

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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 ACK 4170 Special deals on pillows, t-shirts, handbags and more. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf, along Easy Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - End-of-Summer Sale 20 to 50% off at the Joy West Collection, 14 S. Water Street. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Robert Cameron Meet author Robert Cameron, who wrote the Tuckey series of children’s books, at this book signing in Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 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 2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows. Get A look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5 to 7 PM - Julia Newman Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:15 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 8:30 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. continued on page 15

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couple bedrooms somewhere. She and her husband had vacationed out here in the 80s and had always thought this would be a good place to wait for God. “No,” she was answered. “No,” it was said kindly. “No,” we aren’t that island anymore. No, if we want everything to be all right, one thing that must happen is that the older generation is going to have to adjust to “all right.” We will have to accept “Indigenous People’s Day” instead of Columbus because we know that celebrating the Genoese navigator isn’t good. We will have to accept an open definition of marriage, a fluid idea of gender, and a narrower definition of humor. The Hope for the Future will read fewer books about white boys and more books about brown girls; they will ask each other what their pronouns are; and they will learn how to recycle their straws. That’s the easy part. For the kids on the buses, “it will be all right” only if some problems are solved...if the island can adjust (or exist) in a warming and melting world, if the top 1% can surrender some of their advantage to the burgeoning 99%, and if they can find a way to buy groceries that doesn’t involve pouring cement into more foundations. For everything to be all right, islanders need to raise their eyes to the horizon. We don’t want to. The stealthy effects of all of this change nibble at the margins. At school, they will have an active shooter drill sometime this fall where we will teach the kids to hide and throw books if a bad white man with a perfectly legal machine gun steps into the room. But it’s just another drill. Easy Street will flood three more times before next May. But it’s just another storm. Centre Street Bistro, and two other long-time stores will close. But that is just business. We freak out, then we go get more milk and cookies. We need to pay the mortgage; we need to get the H.D.C. to approve the spec house; and we need to get the kids to swim team. The problem is clear, but it has yet to consume us. We keep waiting for the big one to flood the town, block the channel, and welcome Jim Cantore to the airport. Until then, we hope that it will be all right. It won’t be all right. For the little ones with Paw Patrol backpacks and back-to-school shoes, nothing good will happen without their blood, sweat, toil, and tears They can’t let things “be”; they can’t let the season return to them; they can’t trust in the astronomical and gravitation swing back to normal. Their Septembers will be warmer, wetter, poorer, and sicker than ours have been. It will be up to them. When they are parents, I hope that they will feel better watching the school buses roll than I do.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands & has pitch pine forests & a cattailchoked inlet with a small walkway. Close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 to 10:30 AM - Pickleball - Drop-In Outdoor Session A paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Nantucket Paddle Tennis Courts, 82 Hinsdale Road. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 AM to 1 PM - Class: Hand-Carved Striped Bass with Bill Sarni Learn to carve a Striped Bass will be approximately 12 inches long, carved from native white pine, using all hand tools. Register at 508-228-1894 or nha.org 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 also at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-2287037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at ACK 4170 Special deals on pillows, t-shirts, handbags and more. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf, along Easy Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - End-of-Summer Sale 20 to 50% off at the Joy West Collection, 14 S. Water Street. 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - Lunch Buffet: Chef-Carved Roast Beef Carved roast beef, plus salad bar + pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, & more. $13.95. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy sts. 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 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. 508422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 3:15 PM - The Kindness Project Kindness Project Chapters provide opportunities to explore kindness, understand what it means to us. Hear about The Kindness project and efforts to start a Nantucket chapter. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 3:30 to 7 PM - Balkun Brothers Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-3255929 CiscoBrewers.com

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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. 508-2287037 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. 508-228-5585 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

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike 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 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 & time. 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour & Seal Cruise with Shearwater Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-2287037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at ACK 4170 Special deals on pillows, t-shirts, handbags and more. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf, along Easy Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - End-of-Summer Sale 20 to 50% off at the Joy West Collection, 14 S. Water Street. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - Lunch Buffet: Soup & Sandwich Featuring soup & sandwich plus salad bar + pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts 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 2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil—a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 7 PM - Balkun Brothers Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-3255929 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. 508-2287037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Margaret Atwood - Live in Cinemas Hear about her sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale in this live broadcast at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets at 508-228-1784 or NantucketDreamland.org 7 to 8:15 PM - Dr. Michael Fine, Health Care Revolt Health Care Revolt by Dr. Michael Fine looks around the world for examples of health care systems that effective and affordable, pictures such a system for the U.S., and creates a practical playbook for a revolution to protect health continued on page 16

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and strengthen democracy. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India 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 7:30 PM - Fireflies live theatre at White Heron Theatre Fireflies 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. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-2282156 or whiteherontheatre.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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Nantucket Walkabout: 508-422-7466 or WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on a thrilling 6-hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165 at 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary. See historic mansions of Nantucket. $15 cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 mins early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 AM to 1 PM - Class: Sailors Valentine with Elizabeth Braun Learn the skills needed to create these shell collage souvenirs of days gone by. Several pattern choices and a wide selection of shells will be available to create a unique, personal valentine. Register at 508-228-1894 or nha.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 - 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 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at ACK 4170 Special deals on pillows, t-shirts, handbags and more. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf, along Easy Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - End-of-Summer Sale 20 to 50% off at the Joy West Collection, 14 S. Water Street. 10:30 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 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Burger Bar (Chicken Burgers, too) Featuring burger & chicken bar plus salad bar + pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Salad Bar alone: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 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 to 3 PM - Free Writer’s Group with Jan Glitzenstein Writers of all genres are invited to participate in reading and discussing their original compositions. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 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

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close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3:30 to 7 PM - Jah Spirit Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.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 - Lifesavers Recognition Day Join Egan Maritime and the Nantucket Cottage Hospital to honor the heroic lifesaving efforts made by the everyday citizens and professionals of Nantucket. These women and men go far beyond the call of duty in their rescues, and Egan Maritime is proud and humbled to recognize their selfless deeds at this annual event. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 5:45 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6 to 8 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 6 to 8 PM - Master Artist Demonstrations: Lori Garrabrant Inspired by watercolorist C. Robert Perrin, the 2019 Demonstration Series features artists who bring great talent to the gallery. New Artist Association members are welcome at the door. RSVP by calling Laura Caryn Gray at 508-228-0722. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Knitting and Crocheting Circle This circle of needlery continues the ancient art style to create works for decoration, donate, and display. Open to the public & all levels of knitters & crocheters. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India 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 7 to 8:30 PM - Free Presentation: Internet Safety for Parents of Tweens A Safe Place presents an Internet safety program for parents of children in grades 4-8. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 7:30 PM - Fireflies live theatre at White Heron Theatre Fireflies 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. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-2282156 or whiteherontheatre.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 - DJ Mandy Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 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 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 - 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 - 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 to 5 PM - Summer Sale at ACK 4170 Special deals on pillows, t-shirts, handbags and more. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf, along Easy Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - End-of-Summer Sale 20 to 50% off at the Joy West Collection, 14 S. Water Street. 11 AM to 12 PM - Chair Caning Demonstration Before rattan was used for lightship baskets, it was used for caning chairs. Liz Coffin will demonstrate techniques used to create and restore these beautiful pieces continued on page 17

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of furniture. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. $7 (Free for members). 508-228-1177 or nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Taco Bar Taco bar plus salad bar + pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, & more. $13.95. Salad Bar only: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts 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 - LLNF 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 2 PM - NT Live: Small Island (Encore) Live Broadcast at The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 3 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-3255929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5 to 7 PM - Iberian Peninsula Wine Tasting Mike Smith, Regional Sales Manager of Ole & Obrigado, will highlight wines of originality, quality & value from small estates of historical winemaking countries. 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. 508-2287037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 67 PM - Terms of Endearment - Theatre Workshop of Nantucket A funny & touching story that captures the delicate, sometimes fractured bonds between mothers & daughters, husbands & wives, and lovers, both old & new. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 to 8:15 PM - Free Show: Boston Red Sox History and Stories Sarah Coffin and Dick Flavin share tales and stories on all things Beantown baseball. And the 2018 World Series trophy will be on display. Nantucket musician and teacher Steve Sheppard kicks the evening off with his original tune The Fenway Song. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India 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. 508-228-5585 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 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. 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. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 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:

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$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 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 - 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 AM - Biodiversity Walks with Dr. Sarah Bois Explore the unique, native sandplain grassland and coastal heathland flora & fauna of Nantucket found at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation property. $10 per trip (LLNF members free); no advance registration required. 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at ACK 4170 Special deals on pillows, t-shirts, handbags and more. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf, along Easy Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - End-of-Summer Sale 20 to 50% off at the Joy West Collection, 14 S. Water Street. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Fish Fry Featuring fish fry plus salad bar+ pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Salad Bar alone: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 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 Assn Research Center for anyone to learn about biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or look through a microscope. Maria Mitchell Association, 4 Vestal Street. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of the Midwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 4 PM - Maria Mitchell & Daring Daughters of Nantucket Join the curator of the Mitchell House for a walking tour about lives of Maria Mitchell and Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous & infamous women, as well as the lesser known women of our island. Registration Required at 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 3 to 7 PM - Foggy Roots Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-3255929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Timbuk Blues Live music at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 7 PM - Terms of Endearment - Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Funny & touching story that captures the delicate, sometimes fractured bonds between moms & daughters, husbands & wives, and lovers, both old & new. Bennett Hall, 62 Center St. 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com

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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 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. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-2282156 or whiteherontheatre.org 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Morejuice Music and Dancing at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

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All day every Saturday a basket of 16 jumbo wings for (16-18 wings) $12.95; half basket (8-10 wings) for $8.95. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8 AM - 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 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 and America’s Oldest Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary. See historic mansions of Nantucket. $15 cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 mins early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 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 - 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 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 to 5 PM - Summer Sale at ACK 4170 Special deals on pillows, t-shirts, handbags and more. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf, along Easy Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - End-of-Summer Sale 20 to 50% off at the Joy West Collection, 14 S. Water Street. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Pop-Up Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand Meet the author of Summer of ‘69 and all your favorite summer reads at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com 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 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at this downtown hot spot! Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. Learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Owl Prowl - Night Birding with MMA Visit a Barn Owl nest box, then sites known for owls, hear recordings of their calls & wait for a response or sighting. Transportation provided. For adults, but ages 8+ may register with an adult guardian. Registration Required: 508-228-9198 or at MariaMitchell.org 7 PM - Terms of Endearment presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket A funny & touching story that captures the delicate, sometimes fractured bonds between mothers & daughters, husbands & wives, and lovers, both old & new. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.org

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7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - Fireflies live theatre at White Heron Theatre Fireflies 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. Directed by Judith Ivey. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-2282156 or whiteherontheatre.org 8:30 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 15 7 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday Savor one of several special versions of Eggs Benedict every Sunday morning at The Downyflake, new specials each week. 18 Sparks Ave. 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 1 PM - Sunday Brunch A sweet and savory selection at this downtown chef-owned Nantucket classic: Centre Street Bistro, 29 C entre Street. 508-228-8470 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join Shearwater Excursions on this thrilling six hour excursion to see some of the largest mammals on earth. Tickets: $165pp. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 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 - 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

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5 to 7 PM - Julia Newman Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:15 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 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 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 8:30 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 16 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 - 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 9 AM to 1 PM - Chair Caning Clinic with Liz Coffin Reclaim your favorite chair. Participants will bring their own chairs and learn how to ready them for repair; select the proper size cane; and restore the original seat pattern. 1800 House, 4 Mill Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org September 16th - 18th 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 - 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 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for 65+ and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Chef-Carved Roast Beef Featuring chef-carved roast beef, plus salad bar + pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Salad Bar alone: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts 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 2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil—a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 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 7 PM - Kill the Whale: A Musical Odyssey Kill The Whale by singer & composer Daniel Emond re-imagines Moby-Dick as a series of songs baring the souls of each character on board Captain Ahab’s vessel.

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The score, soaked in rock and hip hop, folk and roots, rhythm and blues, psychedelia and soul, like the culturally inclusive cast of actor-musicians, is an eclectic reflection of America’s diversity. The piece seeks to deconstruct biases, using gender-bending motifs to place non-males in the roles of authority, and casting people from opposite ends of the world as soul mates. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or theatrenantucket.org

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 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 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 - 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 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Soup & Sandwich Featuring soup & sandwich plus salad bar + pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Salad Bar alone: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 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 2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned by salt marshes with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a close look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 PM - Afternoon Tea at the Hadwen House Enjoy an afternoon in the beautiful garden of Hadwen House with tea and light bites. Family Friendly! Hadwen House, 96 Main St. NHA.org 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 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 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Crown Tuesday DJ Party Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 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 - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary. See historic mansions of Nantucket. $15 cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 mins early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 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 - 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 continued on page 46

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the day. Try your hand at the skillet-throwing contest and see if you can hurl a skillet farthest down the field. Or head over and build a scarecrow and try to win one of the prizes for best decorated. If you’ve been cultivating the perfect vegetable or recipe, stop by Gertrude’s Farm Stand where you can enter your items to win titles like “The Largest Pumpkin,” “The Ugliest Vegetable,” “Best Jam or Jelly, “or the “Best Tar Roof Cake.” Tar Roof cake is a traditional island cake and is this year’s featured baking contest item. Additionally, the popular “Best Home Brew” returns, offering you a chance to enter your best brewed beer for a shot at winning. The Dahlia Show is another new addition this year: enter your Dahlias and try to win a prize based on visual appeal, uniformity of bloom, color, and condition. Rules and judging components of each category are at nantucketislandfair.com. There is still plenty of time to get something together to win one of the coveted blue ribbons. Ray’s Barnyard returns this year, too, with animals of all kinds. First started by Ray Owen, this barnyard tradition carrying his name speaks to the 28 years he dedicated to ensuring that the Livestock Show ran smoothly and the animals were well organized and cared for. Slosek has been a major orcontinued on page 23

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ganizer in getting the animals for this year’s livestock show which start Saturday at 2:30 pm. NISHA will also be a part of the fair and the hope is that some of their adoptable four-legged friends will make it to the fair grounds in hopes of finding their forever home. Worried about leaving your livestock behind at the Fairgrounds or your spot set up in one of the artisan or community tents? Worry no more! Another unique part of this island tradition is the Boy Scouts commitment to making sure that the Fairgrounds stay safe over the weekend. They camp out on Saturday night, keeping a watchful eye over the fairgrounds. Scouts aren’t the only ones you will see volunteering their time. The entire event is run by volunteers. “It’s unbelievable how many people pitch in,” says Slosek. Between the core group of organizers and the dozens of volunteers, it is a big job to take on, “It’s like throwing a wedding for the entire island…it’s all encompassing,” says Slosek, noting the permits required, tent rentals, artisan set-up, and more that goes into making sure the event is the best it can be. The core organizers take “a month to decompress,” before they’re back at it, making the next fair even bigger and better. In addition to the core organizers and regular volunteers, the event “always needs [more] volunteers, “ says Slosek. Whether you’re in high school and looking for a few extra hours of community service, or a community member looking to help out on a beautiful September day, you can sign up at nantucketislandfair.com for any events that work in your schedule. The volunteer shift is only 3 hours and volunteers get free admission and free parking at the fair. Some exciting new developments are in play for the Island Fair as well. While they may not be implemented this year, there are plans to update the Fairgrounds and as the surrounding space, such as the playground, to improve the property. Slosek is hoping that a grant project will help to build a more permanent structure to house some aspects of the fair, like a barn for the animals. Nantucket’s Island Fair will be held in Tom Nevers, rain or shine on Saturday, September 14 and on Sunday September 15 from 10am to 4pm. This community event has been part of the Nantucket tradition since the 1800s and is part of unforgettable island memories. Whether you hope to win a blue ribbon, eat some fried dough, or see some of the livestock on Nantucket, the fair is bound to have something that will spark your interest. Admission to the fair is $15 per car or $5 per walker or biker.

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he pointed out a large hole in the roof of her guest honeymoon cottage. She begrudgingly allows him to fix it, opening the door for him to try and fix other things around her house. While she attempts to keep things professional, calling him “Mr. Brown,” and him returning with “Ms. El,” they eventually find themselves drawn to one and other. As they share more intimate details of their lives, you find out how they got to where they are today and how inevitable their timing is to have finally met one and other. Eleanor’s teaching career follows her into retirement but as opposed to being considered an “old maid,” she is instead still widely respected in her community. O’Donnell plays Eleanor with dry humor, small smiles and the ever grammatical corrections that you would expect of a former teacher. She humorously reminds Grace that had her house been broken into she would have been “lying, not laying in a pool of blood,” as Grace had suggested. O’Donnell finds balance, drawing empathy from the audience, especially during moments where she realizes she has made mistakes. Abel, “the drifter,” is a friend to everyone in town, even only after being there a few weeks. You will appreciate his appetite for life—to try anything—especially as he attempts “Beautiful Dreamer,” on Eleanor’s father’s violin. Booker’s portrayal of Grace is spot on— everything from facial expressions to physicality and the sweet Texan drawl is endearing. She is over the top, quick to assume that Abel’s “drifter” background means that he is a stalker or murderer—the audience loved her moments on stage. Officer Claymire (Patrick Halley) makes a very brief but memorable appearance on stage. While Eleanor has spent the show reminding Abel that she considers Claymire to be a “fat head,” due to his abnormally large head as a child, we meet him and realize that he is more than what Eleanor has measured him up as. Ever the dutiful and albeit scared former student, he promptly recites a rhyme from grade school, taught to him by Eleanor. Their exchange stirs up a mix of emotions that play out before the audience and it seems to resonate with Eleanor. The accomplished actors eloquently portray the oncequiet lives of their characters, unveiling new truths that are relevant to audience members as well. Grace shares a notion with Eleanor, this idea that we’re meant to “travel continued on page 25

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down the road that we’ve been given.” Grace seems content in her path: dominoes twice monthly, church every Sunday-complete with “Sunday Church hair,” a sense of pattern and contentment. Life for Eleanor is different: her path seems to have ended and she questions what to do when your “road” ends? For Abel, it is being a traveling man—life taking him from one place to the next. He, like Eleanor, yearns to find someone, and when he finds Eleanor, there is an instant spark. This is where you see what makes this show so special: in ordinary life, there are exquisite moments of realization that life can be lived and the path does not have to end if you don’t want it to. The audience watches as Eleanor and Abel, despite their opposite natures, fall in love. Fireflies was written by Matthew Barber, a Tony-nominated playwright best known for his work on the play Enchanted April. The play was adapted from author Annette Sanford’s story “Eleanor and Abel.” Tony and Drama Desk Award winning actress Judith Ivey played Grace Bodell at the Long Wharf Theatre—her affiliation and connection to the show made her the perfect candidate to direct this White Heron production. The creative team helps to tell the story of Eleanor and Abel, providing the perfect backdrop to the moving performance. Samuel Vawter’s scenic design fits the small Texan town perfectly. Costume Designer Amanda Downing Carney has outfitted each actor—keeping outfits simple for Eleanor and Abel and taking the opportunity to dress Grace. Christina Watanabe’s lighting design creates the appearance of gorgeous summer nights and sunsets through the window of Eleanor’s house. The final appearance of the fireflies will leave you breathless, a collaboration of both the scenic and lighting team. There is a familiarity in Fireflies that will strike a chord for every audience member: the clear moment of finding oneself despite all odds, age, lot in life, or gender. This play is illuminating in more ways than one. It shines a bright light on the love that one can find at any age. It illuminates the importance of friendship and is a journey of self-discovery that allows audiences to see a love story beginning at the end of an old path. When Eleanor and Abel find love in each other’s embrace, it is clear that the audience has embraced their story. Fireflies is a love story for those who may not have thought that love was possible “at a certain age,” and it will leave you to reflect on the greater meaning behind its namesake fireflies: simple, beautiful, and elegant creatures that illuminate the darkest times. Fireflies runs through September 14 at the White Heron Theatre. Tickets are available at whiteherontheatre.org and at the box office: 508-825-5268.

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Featured Restaurant: The Brotherhood of Thieves A Watering Hole for a Weary Sailor (and Everyone Else) by Carl Oscar Olson We are taught from an early age to never judge a book by its cover. Before you make up your mind, take a look inside: there’s almost always something surprising beneath the surface. Something unexpected and new behind every door. All you have to do it open them. One of these doors exists on Broad Street. From outside, the historic and unassuming entry blends in to the brick facade. Open it, and you’re transported through time to an 1800s tavern: a watering hole fit for a weary sailor. You’ve arrived at Brotherhood of Thieves. Take a seat at the bar, because the fun is about to begin. The Whaling Bar was brought to life in 1972 by actor Arthur Krause. In May of 1999, a major downtown fire destroyed most of 23 Broad Street, but in July 2004 a group of investors worked together to bring the Brotherhood back to life. In 2005, the 2nd floor offices were converted into dining rooms, and the outdoor patio began to take shape. More recently, in 2016, the outdoor area transformed into the oasis it is today, and the rest is Broho history. We are always ready to take a seat in their outdoor dining area—it’s alive with the sights and smells of fantastic food and the hum of happy conversation. But there really isn’t a bad seat in the house. The basement bar is cozy and comfortable, dimly lit and romantic—it’s the perfect place to cozy up to dinner and drinks during the colder months. The second floor brings a finer, more formal setting, with lots of natural light and a well stocked bar fashioned from solid cherry. We sat under the covered patio, but there’s open air seating as well, not to mention the Rhum Bar where you can sip some of the finest spirits on Earth and imbibe some local draft brews, too. The menu at Brotherhood is as diverse as it is delicious, with crafted burgers and specialty sandwiches, salads, seafood, soups, and more. The hostess recommended the BroHo Nachos, BroHo Nachos so we ordered a

plate for the table and dove right in. There’s enough for all your friends, and they’re loaded with fresh toppings like chopped tomato, jalapenos, guacamole, and plenty of sour cream. They’re lively with just enough heat, the perfect beginning to our stay Daily Flatbread at the Brotherhood. We love our local tomatoes in August, so from the big delicious jumble of nachos, we turned to the beautifully arranged Nantucket Grown Tomato Salad. Thick cut, sweet, and meaty tomatoes are layered with slices of mozzarella and basil chiffonade over a bed of peppery arugula. This plate is sized to share or it could make a meal; the choice is yours. There’s nothing like chill of rare tuna on a warm night, so the Ahi Tuna Sliders (cover photo) were a no-brainer. Two petite yet thick patties are formed with rough-chopped tuna, flash seared on each side and served on a sesame brioche bun. There’s a marvelous marriage of warm and cool, and

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the flavor is enhanced with a mild wasabi aioli and hoisin sauce with pickled ginger on the side. These three-bite beauties are simply delicious. The Daily Flatbread was a smoke show with pepperoni, crispy bacon, and barbecue sauce sitting in for red sauce. Fresh chopped chives add pops of green color and flavor on this mouthwatering masterpiece. Our favorite first came as a pleasant surprise. A creamy sweet Lobster Bisque brimming with big chunks of tender lobster was served piping hot and blanketed by a flaky puff pastry. The consistency of this seaside staple is perfect: not too thick but bursting with bold, buttery flavor. Most of the starters and salads are portioned so perfectly they can serve as an appetizer for the table or as an individual entree, just another example of the wonderful versatility of the Brotherhood of Lobster Bisque Thieves. The restaurant gets its name from the title of an 1844 pamphlet written on Nantucket by Stephen S. Foster, a radical abolitionist known for his fiery speeches. His words went after those who continued to support slavery, even as the movement was gaining traction throughout the United States. Foster was one of many groundbreaking individuals who called Nantucket home, and the Brotherhood honors those individuals and their ideals.

The Brotherhood of Thieves 23 Broad Street • 508-228-2551 brotherhoodofthieves.com serving continuously from 11:30 am; bar open till 1 am Dinner entrees range in price from $25 to $36 Crafted Burgers, Sandwiches, & Lighter Fare from $12 to $36 take-out • kids menu • indoor & outdoor dining handicap accessible • 3 full bars

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The Brotherhood is well known for their Burgers. They’re handmade with hormone-free, all natural, always fresh beef and served on a brioche roll. They’ll happily substitute hormone-free chicken and even gluten-free buns upon request. This week we opted for the California Burger. It’s smothered in melted jack cheese, crispy fried onions, avocado puree, and fresh green pea shoots. However you like it cooked, it’s bold and juicy and always delicious. There’s almost always a special entree at the Brotherhood, and this one sounded too good to pass up. The Fresh Catch was Swordfish, and it was blackened with balanced Cajun spices and topped with salsa fresca and sliced avocado, served alongside a toothsome medley of vegetables and whipped potatoes. Every bite is fork tender Swordfish and so juicy, it was the perfect plate for a summer by the beach. Our server raved about the Broiled Scallops (cover photo), so we took his word for it. This New England classic features more than a dozen plump, sweet, and succulent sea scallops, perfectly tender and ocean-kissed. The cracker crumb crust adds some satisfying crunch to the mix, and a squeeze of lemon brings every bite to life. We were seriously satisfied with our meal at the island institution Brotherhood of Thieves. But what would dining out be without dessert? This restaurant has several of note. A sundae glass is piped full of Creamy Chocolate Mousse, sinfully rich with velvety smooth flavors of intense dark chocolate. Our favorite is their Blondie of Thieves: a giant chocolate chip cooked baked to order in its own cast-iron skillet. It’s decked out with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Don’t hold back because it melts fast, but we have a feeling that won’t be a problem. Summer is coming to a close, but Brotherhood of Thieves stays open all year ‘round. So no matter the season or the reason, get to Broad Street and join the Brotherhood.

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junction with the Healthy Nantucket 2020 initiative, it is also a testament to creating a playing and learning environment accessible to everyone on the island. Community advisors who also weighed-in on this impressive project include Nantucket S.T.A.R, Nantucket Community School, the Town of Nantucket Planning Board, Small Friends on Nantucket, Town of Nantucket Parks and Recreation Committee, Nantucket Public Schools, and the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. The brand new Discovery Playground at Hinsdale Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. There is a small parking lot that includes handicap parking spaces as well as a bus parking spot. A bulletin board at the entrance of the playground will be updated regularly by the Nantucket Community School with information about health-related services and community resources. Great care has been taken to provide a high-quality playground that is centrally accessible to kids on Nantucket, and community health outreach programs as well as the Nantucket Land Bank and Maria Mitchell Association have worked hard to see this all-abilities playground come to fruition. This collaboration speaks to the importance of our island community coming together to address the needs of all its members. Through the installation of The Discovery Playground at Hinsdale Park, children will now have the opportunity to explore, learn, and play as part of a commitment to making Nantucket healthier and more accessible to children and adults of all abilities. The Maria Mitchell Association is a non-profit organization that is committed to preserving the legacy of Nantucket astronomer, librarian, naturalist and educator, Maria Mitchell. The MMA strives to provide the community with enriching educational and historical programs, available to kids and adults of all ages at their many institutes including: two observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and a research center. The Nantucket Land Bank is a governmental organization that began in 1983, with the hopes of preserving the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural beauty. The Land Bank has worked to acquire, hold and manage key open spaces and provide access and protections to the lands of Nantucket and to create outdoor recreational opportunities for all.

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Madaket 6.75 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 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

Shearwater Excursions

508-228-7037 We specialize in boat tours for all ages Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure

Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose your Island adventure! We offer Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tours, Kids Fishing, Clamming Expeditions, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available on all our boats. shearwaterexcursions.com

Blue Beetle

Apparel & Accessories

Open Daily - 9:30 am to 10 pm Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

Commonwealth

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

508.680.1399 12 Oak Street

COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash! Commonwealthnantucket.com

Island Cashmere

Cashmere, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

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

Johnstons of Elgin

BLOWOUT SAMPLE SALE! Luxurious European cashmere

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. SPECIAL SUMMER SALE: 30 TO 60% OFF EVERYTHING. johnstonscashmere.com

Joy West Collection

Open Daily - SUMMER SALE Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

Murray’s Outlet Warehouse

Open 10 to 5:30 Mon-Sat. Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

Joy West Collection located at 14 S. Waters Street offers a stunning and youthful collection of original and reproduction jewelry and clothing. Our Italian Linen and Baroque pearls are a must see for any events happening here on the island. Our new Greece & St. Bart’s Collection offer up soft macrame knits and a light and beautiful feel for walks on the beach or moonlit boat ride. Joy has searched the world over for the finest craftsmanship and most beautiful fabrics in order to make her store a one-of-a-kind place to shop. Swing by and say hi and see why everyone is saying, Joy West is their “favorite” store in Nantucket! We are kitty corner from

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www.joyjewelry.com

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

Open Daily from 10 am-5:30 pm - SUMMER SALE Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.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

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

Open Daily Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

Sept. 5-18, 2019

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 Locally owned and operated Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more 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

508-228-0294 Gallery open 10 to 5 Mon.-Sat. & 11-4 on Sun. 19 Washington St. Opening Reception for 10x10 Open Show on September 6 from 6-8 pm 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 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

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

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Island Fun & Shopping Ireland Galleries

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

Made on Nantucket

Open Daily 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

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 Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More Swim on over to NANTUCKET POOL & SPA CENTER at 1 Hanabea Lane off of Old South Road to see our new sand and pool toys. We also have diving games, sandcastle kits, life vests, exercise equipment, floats, and more! We have your favorite brands: Melissa and Doug, Texas Rec, Swimline, and more! We have amazing deals on our Clearance Rack. facebook.com/nantucketpools

Cook’s Cycle

Bike Rentals

Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

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

Easy Riders

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery

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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

Open daily in season “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

CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110 CallNantucket.com

FREE Searchable Nantucket Phone Book App The island’s “Little Black Book”

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s telephone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! Our app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CallNantucket@gmail.com

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

Open Daily 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

Nantucket Bookworks

Open Daily Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books. In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect

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shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading. nantucketbookworks.com

Buses

NRTA

See display ad for times and routes Year-Round Bus Routes

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

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com. Service is provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule in this paper or visit nrtawave.com for complete information or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $2 or $3 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. nrtawave.com

Cannabis Accessories

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Check Website for September Hours 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

Affordable Rentals

Car Rentals 508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

Open Daily Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits! Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pick-up from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our specials. All major credit cards accepted. Nantucketislandrentacar.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Young’s Bicycle Shop added cars and 4x4’s to their rental fleet in the late 1970s. 4-door JEEP WRANGLERS and HONDA CIVIC SEDANS are their vehicle choices this year. Their Jeeps have manually convertible soft tops with both Town of Nantucket and Great Point beach driving stickers. The Civics are 4-door models with seat belts for 5. All YOUNG’S vehicles come equipped with windshield wipers if it rains (not likely), heaters if it’s cold (not this year), and AC if it’s too hot (it rarely gets too hot on Nantucket). Request a reservation at their website, call during open hours to check price and book a confirmed reservation or come by the shop to see what’s available today. youngsbicycleshop.com

Charters & Tours - 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

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done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt. Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Shearwater Excursions 508-228-7037 Call or visit us on Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 for your Island Adventure Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more

Children’s Clothing & Accessories

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Daily from 10 am-5:30 pm 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

Open Daily Children’s clothing, toys and accessories

Located at 32 Centre Street, PINWHEELS has been under the same ownership and a staple for all things kids for 30 years. Our motto has always been - clothing, toys and lots of fun. The friendly staff is ready with a smile to help you find something special. Alongside of Appaman, Pink Chicken, Petit Bateau, Tooby and Serendipity are beautiful items handmade for us that are unique to Nantucket. The selection of toys includes HABA, Corolle and Moulin Roty. Stop by 32 Centre Street to see why PINWHEELS is still a favorite after all these years.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Cigars 508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Check Website for September Hours 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

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Island Fun & Shopping 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 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

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2019 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

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

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. nantucket.net/photos/contests.php

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

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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.

Herbert T.

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 - SUMMER SALE 1A Old North Wharf (at Easy Street) 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 ACK4170.com

Hill’s of Nantucket

Open daily. Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Made on Nantucket

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

508-228-0110 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, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

Open Daily Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. Get your authentic Nantucket shirts, vests, hats, and more! You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. nantucketboatbasinshop.com

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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.

artists association of nantucket

Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery

Hats

Peter Beaton

YOUR ARTT. T. OUR PASSION SION SION.

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

dinner

Open Daily 10-6 p.m. p Sunday 11-4 p.m. .m. 19 Washington ashington St. 508 228 0294

Nightly from 5pm bar opens at 4:30pm

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

56 Union Street 508.228.6135 FiftySixUnion.com

www.nantuck .nantucketarts.org

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s mac designs est. 2008

handcrafted with love...30 miles out to sea.

A la Carte Sunday Brunch 10:30am-1:30pm on our patio

Handcrafted leather bags & accessories

Serving a farm to table, 3-4 course prix fixe dinner 7 nights a week

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Island Fun & Shopping 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 Historic Waterfront Hotel on Nantucket

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

Nantucket.net

Internet 508-228-6777

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net

ACK Weather

Island Apps

Nantucket weather is always an adventure. Follow along with ACKweather for daily reports on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with @ACKweather. Stay up-to-date with tides and currents. Check the wave report and ferry schedules along with daily weather reports. Brought to you by Egan Maritime Institute, ACKweather can be customized for your favorite information. Download it now from the App Store and view it online at ackweather.com

Call Nantucket

Your telephone book for Nantucket

FREE download for IOS and Android

Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-todate and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com

Blue Beetle

Jewelry

Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

G. S. Hill Gallery

Open daily. Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

Jessica Hicks Nantucket 508-414-1330 Open daily 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren Featured in “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, now at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Driven by form and pattern, Jessica Hicks’ jewelry designs are at once geometric and organic. Her silver, gold,and gemstone collections incorporate both classic and unexpected motifs, able to meld with diverse personal styles. Jessica hand crafts each piece in her studio on Nantucket Island. JessicaHicks.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com

The Love Shack by Lola

Open Daily 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

508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road

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508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began. Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made. It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. gshill.com

Open Daily Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

508-228-0272 1 Orange Street

We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists. Nantucketjewelryandart.com

Nantucket Pearl Company

Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list! American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearls.com

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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The Trinity Collection

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

Open Daily Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

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

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

Museums & Sites

Maria Mitchell Association

508-228-9198

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. mariamitchell.org

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

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

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

Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum Open Tues-Sat from 10am to 4:30pm “Innovations in Nantucket Basketry”

508-228-1177 49 Union Street, a short walk from Main St.

Weaving Nantucket’s past into its future, the NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM is THE place to go to learn about this island craft and why these baskets are so treasured. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the Lightship Basket’s significance for future generations. Located in the historic district, the Museum is a five minute walk from lower Main Street. Parking available. Open Tuesday-Saturday. nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

508-228-1885

Mon.-Sat. from 10am to 5pm; Sun. from noon to 5pm drive or take a FREE shuttle to 158 Polpis Road New Exhibit: Rescue of the BRITISH QUEEN

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

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Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

arrowheadnursery.com ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond the Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet.

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

Science center, museums, programs for all ages

Nantucket Historical Association

Sept. 5-18, 2019

Open Daily Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

Murray’s Outlet Warehouse

Open 10:30 to 5 Mon-Sat. Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!

508-228-3584 New Street

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Open Daily from 10 am-5:30 pm Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Check Website for September Hours Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. AckGrayLady.com

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Island Fun & Shopping

Bread without butter... Summer without us...?

Summer Shades

Sunglasses

Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

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

17-1/2 Old South Rd

nantucketbakeshop.com

508.228.2797

Theatre

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

Discover Nantucket’s Best Resource for Outdoor Living

9 Wampanoag Way 508.228.1961 | arrowheadnursery.com

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

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508-228-6799 AND SPECIAL NEW FALL TRIPS Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Tours Mon, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Book online at www.ttor.org/ccwr

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

Barrett’s Tours

Tours - Bus

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

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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

Tours - Beach

Natural History Tour

Sept. 5-18, 2019

774-368-4408 Tours last 1 hour, 15 min. 10 Washington Street

Nantucket Walkabout 508-422-7466 Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466. nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Scheduled tours & private tours

508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”

The 3-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Historic Mansions & the 1746 Windmill, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Private tours and group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details.

Walk in the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell

A Self-Guided Walking Tour Available at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St, and the MMA, 4 Vestal St.

In 1847, Maria Mitchell discovered a telescopic comet from atop the Pacific Bank. Her discovery led to world-wide fame as America’s first woman astronomer. Discover her life and her legacy of science education that continues today, 200 years after her birth. mariamitchell.org

Toys

Pinwheels

Children’s clothing, toys and accessories

508-228-1238 32 Centre 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

Tours - Van

Transportation Boat

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

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

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 40 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger Ford with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 13/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.

Tours - Walking

Guided Walking Tours

508-228-1894

Hy-Line Cruises

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

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

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Watches

Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

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Walking Tours offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc. Departs at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St.

Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:30 am and at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum,

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Sept. 5-18, 2019

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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15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. 8 Howard Street Originally a livestock barn dating to the late 18th century, it was transformed into a summer home and art studio by Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan in the 1930’s. 8 Gardner Street Built in 1886 after the Great Fire, and restored in 2012, this is the last remaining 19th century fire house on the island. Artifacts from Nantucket’s firefighting history are on display.

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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST 2 Easton Street First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England. 62 Centre Street Originally built in 1725, dismantled and moved to its this site in 1765. The current tower was added in 1968. Climb the tower for a view of the town & harbor, seasonal. 1 India Street Books, periodicals, dvds and also a collection of art and artifacts on display from Nantucket’s history. Closed Sun & Mon.

Lower Main Street Once the warehouse of merchant William Rotch, look for the quarterboard naming his 3 Nantucket ships. In 1859, a group of former whaling captains bought it and gathered to play cribbage & tell tales of days at sea. 3 Federal Street Built in 1897. 2 Centre Street Built in 1831. 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.

Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. 20 Fair Street Built in 1838. 29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use. 11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell. 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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Nantucket 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

Coffee Shops

The Bean

508-228-6215

4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks

THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at nantucketcoffee.com

Light Food & Take-Out

Bartlett’s Farm

Open daily 8am to 6pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

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

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The Beet

9 South Water Street, 508.680.1857 Open 7a-3p daily for breakfast & lunch AND 6 to 9:30 pm for dinner 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; Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm 29 Centre Street “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

Open daily 6 am to 2 pm; Sunday 7am to 1pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

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. thedownyflake.com

Easy Street Cantina

Sun.-Thurs. from 8am-10pm & Fri. & Sat. 8am-2am Open Daily: Full Breakfast served all day

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

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

The Faregrounds

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Affordable Family Dining

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Saltbox Tavern & Table

Open Daily. Food served 11:30 am to 10 pm Family Friendly with Indoor & Outdoor Dining

774-333-3814 7 Macy’s Lane

Looking for a family friendly spot for lunch and dinner? SALTBOX tavern & table is just what you’re hoping to find! Relax in their comfy dining room and or outside on their casual patio, featuring an outdoor bar and raw bar. Sip a tasty frozen drink or order a sangria pitcher with friends. Savor a hearty lunch or dinner — there’s plenty of parking, and our new menu has something for everyone! acksaltbox.com

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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

Brant Point Grill 508-325-1320 Breakfast; Sun. Brunch; Lunch; + Dinner 50 Easton St at the White Elephant Exceptional Harborside Dining - indoors and out

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

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. brantpointgrill.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

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! yummynantucket.com

Bartlett’s Farm

Markets

Open daily 8am to 6pm 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

The Beet

Restaurants

508.680.1857 Open 7a-3p daily for breakfast & lunch AND 6-9:30pm for dinner 9 South Water St Healthy, fresh fun food featuring hand made breakfast, lunch and dinner. No Reservations Required!

Black-Eyed Susan’s

Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking

508-325-0308 10 India Street

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

The Brotherhood of Thieves

Open year-round from 11:30 am Indoor and Patio Dining for Lunch & Dinner

508-228-2551 23 Broad Street

brotherhoodofthieves.com Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers three dining areas—the original restaurant echoing 1840s Whaling Tavern, a second floor bar and dining rooms, and an outdoor 3-season patio—all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. All our bars are stocked with unique liquors to delight connoisseurs. We have 10 beers on tap, from local Nantucket brews to international. THE BROTHERHOOD menu features fresh specialty salads, a dozen shared plates, signature burgers, seafood, and our famous curly fries, using the freshest, natural, and New England sourced ingredients for lunch and dinner.

Centre Street Bistro 508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30-9pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm 29 Centre Street “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, 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.

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

www.thedownyflake.com 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.

Dune

Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 5:30-9:30 pm, Lunch Mon-Sat from 11:30-2:30

508-228-5550 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

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508-228-5418 Sun.-Thurs. from 8am to 10pm & Fri. & Sat. 8am to 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

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

Dinner Mon-Sat. from 5pm; Sunday Brunch from 10am An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes

508-228-7477 9 India St

proprietorsnantucket.com 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 6 nights a week and Sunday Brunch is served from 10am. The Proprietors bar open from 5 pm to 1 am.

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

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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.

TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner

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!

Thai House Nantucket

Sushi

Open daily 11am-9pm

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Their sushi rolls are fresh and delicious, with specialties like an Orange Roll, Rainbow Roll, and Crunchy Roll. Pair the sushi with Miso Soup, Seaweed Salad, or Squid Salad. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

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

Wine & Spirits

The Seagrille

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

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 instore for a FREE BASEBALL HAT with your purchase (expires 09.18.2019). @epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay | We Deliver to You epernaywines.com

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the same method as Champagne in which the secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles occurs in the bottle. Soft, lush, and creamy in the mouth, this bubbly has hints of citrus flower on the nose and bright notes of sweet green apple and ripe stone fruit on the palate. Cheers to family time on Nantucket in the fall!

JESSICA HICKS N A N T U C K E T

CASHMERE + CASSIS As the weather turns a little brisk at night on Nantucket, now is the time to purchase what will surely be a staple wardrobe piece for months to come. Keep Nantucket close to your heart and get cozy with an exclusive Nantucket Island Cashmere Sweater from island boutique Blue Beetle. This tunic style sweater features side slits that make it comfy for traveling to and from on the Hy-line Ferry to your favorite fall destination. The detailed sleeves are flattering on everyone and add a close-knit sense of comfort. This sweater is available in a variety of popular colors, including Sky Blue, Navy, Dark Navy, and Birch. Cooler weather calls for a heartier white wine to enjoy while watching sunset, yet without the heavy oaky flavor. Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Blanc is a beautiful expression of Provençal white wine made from Marsanne, Ugni Blanc, Clairette and a touch of Bourboulenc. The organic vineyards are planted on abundant white limestone literally on breathtaking cliffs that overlook the stunning Mediterranean sea below. This brings a mineral, coastal salinity to the wine. Hints of yellow flowers, citrus and peach are all prevalent on the nose, with focused finesse on the long lasting palate of this wine. A toast to cooler weather and the influence of the sea!

JEWELRY + JE NE SAIS QUOI The holidays will be here before you know it. Time to get a jump-start on that holiday shopping for yourself! Jessica Hicks Jewelry, located at 2 Union Street, creates gorgeous, high-end jewelry with Nantucket inspiration in mind. Her pieces aptly reflect the beauty and splendor of the ocean waters with her coral necklace, along with the peacefulness of nature in her monarch wings earrings. Her classic, signature “Lorraine” collection features handdrilled holes, including a selection of lightweight aluminum earrings that have been anodized with bright fun colors. Buying a different piece each year is a great way to begin a new holiday tradition as you mix and match her different styles of rings, bangles, and more together. The “Je ne sais quoi” of Jess’s jewelry is equally matched with a wine of a similar name. JNSQ Rosé is a California wine with a French accent. This aromatic pink wine is made from a blend of Grenache, Pinot Gris, Syrah, and Viognier grown in California’s Central Coast. It has dynamic flavors of fresh strawberries and white floral notes. It is an excellent option for any gift-giving occasion, such as a wedding celebration or bachelorette party. After the party, the unique, collectable wine bottle makes for a beautiful vase and the signature floral bottle stopper is reusable for your next soirée.

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BIKES + BURGUNDY One of the best ways to see all the fall flora and fauna of the island is by taking a leisurely bike ride. The island has more than 35 miles of bike paths that stretch from Madaket to ‘Sconset, with several spokes in between. Young’s Bicycle Shop and Nantucket Bike shop, both conveniently located downtown on Broad Street, has all the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery jaunts and beyond for a day of cycling. Rent for the day or week, ask about drop-off and pick-up service for cycling ease. Another great place to tour by bike is Beaune, the sister city of Nantucket, located in Burgundy, France. Since you rather be on Nantucket at the moment, why not drink a lovely red wine from that region instead? Arnaud Baillot Beaune “Montrevenots” is made from 100% Pinot Noir. Having worked with the diversity of vineyards that the Burgundy region has to offer, Arnaud and his wife Lauren purchased this small vineyard as the beginning of their own estate produced wines. This French beauty has aromas of cherry, fresh cedar, and earthiness. The structure is fresh and silky, with mellow tannins that want to just keep you pedaling for more. Remember proper bike etiquette: wear your helmet, always stop at stop signs, and use a light at night! Wherever this shoulder season may take you, may Nantucket be tucked firmly in your heart and mind. For those of you who remain steadfast here through the winter, now is your time to relish in the glory of what September brings!

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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 19

10:30 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 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Burger Bar (Chicken Burgers, too) Featuring burger & chicken bar plus salad bar + pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Salad Bar alone: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy streets. 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 to 3 PM - Free Writer’s Group with Jan Glitzenstein Writers of all genres are invited to participate in reading and discussing their original compositions. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 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 5:15 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Public Speaking and Presentation Skills This 5-week introductory course to public speaking is perfect for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable speaking in front of people. Registration is required and space is limited: 508-228-1110 or NantucketAtheneum.org 6 to 8 PM - Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

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6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Knitting and Crocheting Circle This circle of needlery continues the ancient art style to create works for decoration, donate, and display. Open to the public & all levels of knitters & crocheters. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 7 PM - Terms of Endearment presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket A funny & touching story that captures the delicate, sometimes fractured bonds between mothers & daughters, husbands & wives, and lovers, both old & new. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or TheatreNantucket.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 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 - Author Talk: Lawrence Millman, Fungipedia Author Talk and Book signing to follow. Free admission. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.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 - DJ Mandy Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 8 AM - 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 8 AM - Forum for upcoming Single-use Plastics Ban Info Session, Nantucket prepares for the Single-Use Plastics Ban. PSF Community Room, 4 Fairgrounds Road. Nantucket-ma.gov/SingleUsePlasticsBan 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 - 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 - 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 11 AM to 12 PM - Modern Interpretations- A Fiber Artist’s Journey Join basket maker Helen Lee to learn about her design process and her transformation from textiles to baskets. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union St. $7 (free for members). 508-228-1177 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

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Vol. 49 No. 18 • YesterdaysIsland.com

Sept. 5-18, 2019

As the seasons change, so do our clothes... Come in and Check out our Fall Lines of Classic & Updated Clothing. THE SHOP FOR MEN

• Bonobos • Vineyard Vines • Gitman • Rowing Blazers • Save Khaki • Normal Brand • Raleigh Denim • Ledbury • Castaway Nantucket • Royal Highnies

EXCLUSIVE!

Peter Millar Crown Shop • Murray’s Crest - Made in the USA

DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR

• Barbour • Bonobos • Canada Goose • Peter Millar • Polo by Ralph Lauren • St. James

TOILETRIES & ACCESSORIES

• Beltology • Shinola • Pig + Hen • St. Johns • Jockey • Lacoste • Camp Hero • Healgoods • Polo • Preston Leather • Royall • Sailormade • Smathers & Branson • Randolph • Thomas Bates • Truefit & Hill • Vineyard Vines • YRI • cufflinks

FOUL WEATHER GEAR

• Survivalon • Sperry Topsider • Henri Lloyd • Barbour • Canada Goose • Vineyard Vines

THE SHOP FOR MEN’S & WOMEN’S SHOES

• Uggs • André Assous • Arcopedico • Birkenstock • Keds • Dansko • Salomon • Sperry Topsider • Jambu • Nina • Jack Rogers • Olukai • Nantucket Red • Alden • Vionic • Mephisto • E. Michaels • Ahnu • Ana-Tech • Saucony • Superga • Peter Millar

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING ON THE SECOND FLOOR

• Vineyard Vines • Nantucket Kids • Gossip Girl • Polo Ralph Lauren • Castaway • Limeapple • Nantucket Island • Gloucester Knits • Peter Millar • Preston Belts • St. James

THE SHOP FOR WOMEN

• PBJ • Castaway Nantucket Island • Kinross • Sail to Sable • Duffield Lane • Lauren James • Elliot Lauren • Leon Levin • Nantucket Reds™ • Foxcroft • Tunics • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans • Jag • Three Dots • Fisherman out of Ireland

DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR & DRESSES

• Barbour • Symphony and Note • Lisette • Cashmere Ponchos • Canada Goose • Damask • St. James • Ost • Uggs • Vineyard Vines • Estelle and Finn

LINGERIE & NIGHTWEAR

• LaCera • Coobie • Royal Highnies • Jockey • Uggs • Jacquaranda Living • Hanky Panky • Spanx

ACCESSORIES

• Shinola • Frieda Rothman • Eric Javits Hats & Bags • Estée Lauder • Kendra Scott • Socks • Congress Cards • Spartina • Nantucket Throw • Polo • Key Rings • Sunglasses • Sterling & 14k Jewelry • Evening Bags • Nantucket Jewelry

WORLD FAMOUS NANTUCKET REDS™ TRADITIONAL, ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC

Our Nantucket Reds Collection is made of 100% cotton that softens and fades to pink with repeated washings. • Children’s pants, shorts, overalls, jumpers, polos, and tees • Women’s capris, skirts • Men’s & Women’s shirts, pants, shorts, baseball caps, crew hats, t-shirts, sweaters, socks, jackets, visors, watchbands, sweatshirts, fleece vests, chef’s aprons, luggage • Layette in 100% cotton • Nantucket Reds tote bags • Butter Fleece Full Zip Jacket

MURRAY’S is the Quintessential Nantucket Clothing Store Voted ‘Best of Nantucket’ for Men’s Clothing, Women’s Shoes, Kids…

Murray’s

OUR 74 TH YEAR !

Toggery Shop

Home of the Original Nantucket RedsTM • Since 1945 •

62 Main Street • 508-228-0437 • (800) 368-2134 nantucketreds.com • info@nantucketreds.com

Open daily from 10am-5:30pm | All Credit Cards Welcome | Open year-round

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Our Summer Sale Continues

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