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Soaking up the last of summer photo by Suzanne Siano

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The Brotherhood of Thieves...see page 42

Other Desert Cities...see page 7 photo by Pixel Perfect

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Celebrating 70 Years of Art on Nantucket This Friday, September 4, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will open Seventy Years On, an exhibition celebrating the organization’s 70th anniversary, with a reception from 5 to 7 pm in their new Visual Arts Center at 24 Amelia Drive. Intended to celebrate Nantucket art and artists with historic artwork and photographs, the exhibition will spotlight individual artists who have made a lasting impression on the island’s arts community over the last seven decades. The exhibition will stay open for visitors to see free of charge through December 1, 2015.

“There will be a decade by decade timeline history, featuring major artworks from our Permanent Collection,” said AAN’s curator of exhibitions Robert Frazier.

Some of the artists featured in the exhibition include Frank Swift Chase, Emerson AAN artists members, board members, and staff in June 2015. and Isabelle TutPHOTO COURTESY OF ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET tle, Ruth Haviland Sutton, Bobby and Polly Bushong, Phil Hicken, and Robert Perrin.

“We will move through the past seventy years, stopping on significant milestones and people right up to the current era,” said Frazier. “People will enjoy continued on page 14

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Today’s Nantucket

Events & Entertainment Go to www.yesterdaysisland.com for the most up-to-date events.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street & the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary. Down streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10 AM - Nature Walk Free Guided Nature Walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 AM to 5:30 PM - Bead Trunk Show Thousands of Beads, Gemstones, Charms, Glass and Freshwater Pearls.

Held at Akimbo Beads and Things, 119b Pleasant Street. 508-901-5032 10:30 AM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Step back in time & visit the final resting places of interesting people who left a footprint on Nantucket. Each gravestone has a story to tell; on our walk we’ll visit gravestones in 2 cemeteries. Meet at the Pacific Bank at the

top of Main St. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mile, 90 minute historic walk through the radiant, beautiful village of Siasconset. $20 adults, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 Kids (7-12).

Cash only. No reservations necessary. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 minute ride to Siasconset.

Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Pirate Walk: Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse & hear tales of infamous pirates who sailed past our shores, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships of New England. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

1:30 to 4 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 continued on page 18

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Nantucket Chocolate Oysters We’ve discovered a new treat for island celebrations that pairs deliciously with champagne: chocolate oysters handmade by Nantucket Chocolatiers at the aptly named Sweet Inspirations. John and Kathy West and their team love to design unique confections and have become known for recreating island icons and Nantucket favorites in fine chocolate.

The inspiration for chocolate oysters came from islander Roni Roberts of the Retsyo Oyster Farms in Wauwinet.

Roberts brought a large array of shells to Sweet Inspirations, and the chocolatiers selected the “best” models for reproduction in chocolate.

During the icy winter of 2015, the Sweet Inspirations Team all contributed to the recipe and the design of the beautiful and authentic fine chocolate shells, creating hundreds of first-generation models and tasting each one till they selected the perfect combination. Each shell is carefully made by the Sweet Inspirations chocolatiers, who fill the bowl of each “shell” with buttery caramel and a layer of fine chocolate, and then sprinke each with grains of coarse sea salt. To mimic the striations of an oyster shell, the outer shell is lightly brushed with edible gold dust. The chocolate oysters are available in rich dark chocolate and in creamy milk chocolate. John and Kathy tell us that “the creative process continues for the Nantucket Chocolate Oysters with new recipes and “surprises” planned.”

We’d love to find a pearl in one of our chocolate oysters!

These delectable Nantucket Chocolate Oysters are sold individually or presented in gift boxes and exclusive collectible tins at the Sweet Inspirations Open Kitchen and Retail Shop, located at Zero India Street, across from the Atheneum Park. Sweet Inspirations is open year round. For mail orders or to order a couple dozen chocolate oysters for your island celebration, call them at 508-228-5814 or visit them at NantucketChocolate.com.

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You have just three more days to catch White Heron Theatre’s production of the “deliriously funny” Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, directed by Tony Award winner Martin Platt. Performed in The Dreamland Theatre, the play is a masterful, utterly hilarious comedy about grown siblings and the complications of managing their recently deceased parents and the family’s country estate in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. A mash-up of Chekov’s comedies, the result is a very funny look at grown sibling relationships. Starring Lynn Boulton and Liam Craig (pictured above) along with Carol Halstead, Jack Fellows, and Brandy Zarle, the play is “endearing and smart, wickedly funny and honest.”

White Heron Theatre’s production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is running now until September 9 in The Dreamland Theatre, 17 So. Water Street.

For tickets, call the box office at 508-228-2156 or visit whiteherontheatre.org.

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In this riveting drama by award-winning playwright Jon Robin Baitz, Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother, and her aunt. Announcing that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family's history, Brooke draws a line in the sand and dares them to cross it.

The New York Times said the play was “Built with gleaming dialogue, tantalizing hints of a dangerous mystery...” TWN’s production starring Colleen Zenk, Katie Croyle, Davy Raphaely, and Nantucket’s own Kate Splaine and John Devaney is razor sharp and will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket’s production of Other Desert Cities is running now until September 19 in TWN’s Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. For tickets, call the box office at 508-228-4305 or visit theatreworkshop.com.

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September 12 is the deadline to enter the 2015 Yesterday’s Island Photo Contest. For more than 20 years, this popular contest has been a terrific way for you to share your images of Nantucket Island. Any season, any view, any time period (we love the old photos) are accepted, as long as the photo was taken on Nantucket. You might even win one of the cash prizes.

Winning photos and many deserving honorable mention will be shared with our readers in our Autumn Edition, which hits the stands on October 1, 2015.

They will also be posted at Nantucket.net and at YesterdaysIsland.com after the print edition is published.

Photos are accepted in print format and in electronic format (high resolution only). If you mail in a CD with your images, remember to include your last name in every single image tag. Prints and CDs with digital photos should be mailed in with the entry form at Nantucket.net/photocontest to YI Photo Contest, P.O. Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554. Entries must be postmarked by September 12, 2015. Photos received later will be entered in the 2016 contest.

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Cicada Mania

by Dr. Sarah D. Oktay

Sept. 3 - 9, 2015

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Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station (see yesterdaysisland.com for expanded article, website links, & notations)

I was sifting through a bunch of rainfall data trying to wrap my writing around the topic of drought, when the buzz of a cicada reminded me of one of my favorite sounds of the summer. The long wailing buzzing noises coming from the trees can flummox people. I was in Washington DC around July 19 and walking around the Capitol heading to a meeting when cicadas started trilling from the trees; they almost scared the poop out of a lady walking down the street who was obviously distressed hearing them. I told her what they were and that seemed to make her feel better. Knowledge is power, they say.

When I reflect upon a quintessential summer, I think of June bugs, grasshoppers, butterflies, perhaps on more cynical days, deer flies, mosquitoes, wasps…back to good days…fireflies, moths, and as the dog days of summer come, the cicada. For the past three weeks we’ve been able to hear the rasping, buzzing sound of cicadas emanating from trees from downtown to ‘Sconset. Often heard but rarely seen, these harbingers of late summer warm weather days remind us that fall is around the corner. According to folk legend, when you hear the first song of the dog-day cicadas, it means there’s just six weeks until frost. While this may not be a precise predictor, there is some merit to the claim. Dog-day cicadas, as their name implies, appear during the long, hot summer days of late July and August.

Cicadas are insects of the order Hemiptera (“hemi” or “half” + pteron “wing”), in the suborder Auchenorrhyncha and superfamily Cicadoidea, with large eyes wide apart on the head and usually transparent, strongly-veined wings. Hemipteras are “true bugs” whose forewings have a thickened base and membranous tip in many families.

There are about 2,500 species of cicada around the world, and many of them remain unclassified. Cicadas live in temperate to tropical climates where they are among the most widely recognized of all insects, mainly due to their large size and unique sound. Cicadas are a popular protein source continued on page 25

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On his last day, he woke early. He eased out of bed, one foot, turned to a knee, and then slipped out without bouncing the mattress. She slept on; he wanted to be alone for a moment. No noise slipped from the girls room, whether because they were deep in an digital sleeping bag or a real one. He inched down the edge of the stairs, then along the hall and out the open front door. He eased the screen closed.

He had missed the dawn. The sun had floated up into the middle of the crown of pines. Once, he saw each dawn on-island. He met it with a fishing pole in hand initially, and then with one little girl, then two. He led them out of the house, stepping carefully, buckled them into the car seats, and then drove off for coffee, donuts, and Hood’s milk boxes. They drove to Sconset and the swings near the beach while the day wore itself away, minute by minute. But all of those days had passed now. Donuts had shrunk to fruit smoothies with non-fat yogurt and the time kept slipping away, breakfast after breakfast.

This morning held nothing but birds and surf. A twenty minute walk would bring him to the south shore and the slow breathing ocean. No more walking.

Instead, he sat on the front step and watched the pine shadows move over the twitching grass and the idle regrets. Once, in his childless youth, he swore to buy it. And a day had come when there had been money and the price was conceivable and he called Frenchie. And he paused for a day or an hour too long. A minute later came children and a suburban house and the wrong man retired at the firm. Then the boom fell on the island like a hurricane and his chance flew aloft.

Regrets soar on an impossible wind, freed from the grinding of gravity. No arrow can fell them, no branch can grab them, no logic can slowly spiral them to the ground; locked to the earth, you hold a string and watch the lost chance dance far above you. On a morning like this, when the heat was building and the surf was high, the years slipped away and regrets sweetened back into dreams.

The coffee maker and the blender splattered the morning and the day began.

The last day walked in procession, clothed in ceremony. They always slipped away at night, leaving one last day. They packed everything and stacked it in the front room, they jenga-ed the back of the Suburban. Children had to be hurried, rooms had to be checked, garbage had to be thrown out, and one bottle of wine left in the refrigerator. He wanted to think of whomever came next, even if it was only the cleaners. Someone, anyone, would open the clean refrigerator and exclaim “Hey, look what they left!” He wanted to be remembered as the one who left the house clean and left a bottle of wine.

The sun witnessed the morning. They dropped off the keys. They trooped from gift store to candy store to clothing store to boutique while the last day evaporated into gifts and Christmas presents. Then, as his phone battery died and the last purchases were tucked in, they picked up one last bag of Henry’s sandwiches and headed to the beach.

His secret beach had become the “eyeroll” Dad’s beach “eyeroll.” It involved roadway chatter, brush scraping the sides of the car, pausing to let other cars pass, and one stretch of deep sand, but, at last, he returned to his secret beach.

Which isn’t to say that it was a secret to others. Twenty other cars were tucked amid the dune, grass, and road. He parked next to a white Land Rover Defender

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NANTUCKET HISTORY

Gold Fever

by Amy Jenness author of On This Day in Nantucket History, available at Mitchell’s Book Corner

Published by the island newspaper Mirror on September 3, 1849, Jethro C. Brock’s list of Nantucket people who went to California was printed as a broadside called A Correct List of Persons Belonging to Nantucket, Now in California, or on Their Way There.

Nantucket first heard about the discovery of gold in California in late 1848. Like the rest of the country, the pull of glory and wealth took a hold, and by the end of 1849 more than 500 Nantucket men had left to seek their fortune. The exodus took a toll on the whaling industry. More than 42 whaleships were withdrawn to be refitted to carry goods and passengers to the goldfields. And numerous whaleships in the middle of a voyage were lured to California or lost men who deserted in order to seek gold.

The national mania for California gold deeply worried those who were heavily invested in Nantucket whaling. In January of 1849, whaling agent Frederick Coleman Sanford wrote to fellow Nantucket whaling master David Bunker, “Every ship's taken from the business of whaling as fast as they come in, to go to California, the Aurora sailed last week with passengers from here, Seth Swain master and 100 ships from other ports, provisions we hear are very high at San Francisco ...” In another letter to Bunker Sanford said, “I write to say the fever for California 'Gold digging' is all the rage now, and thinking it would derange you people in the same way. I think it would be well to keep clear of the coast, recruit at the Marquesas till the rage is over.”

The loss of ships and seamen to California was one of four setbacks that lead to the end of Nantucket whaling: An 1846 fire devastated the town, wharves and several ships; shifting sand filled in the entrance to the harbor, making it difficult for whaleships to pass through; more than 500 men left for California between 1848 and 1849; and the island lost another 400 men who enlisted to fight in the Civil War in 1861. The island’s once powerful whaling

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THE TRINITY COLLECTION Fine Timepieces & Jewelry • Pierre Kunz • IWC • Martin Braun • Vacheron • U Boat • Chopard • CVSTOS • Graham

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NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS Nantucket’s Premier Walking Tour Company Since 1998 Voted “BEST WALKING TOUR ON NANTUCKET” 3 years in a row.

THE ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK The island’s oldest and most famous ghost walk features 5 of Nantucket’s most eerie haunted locations.

This is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide.

CHOICE OF TWO DIFFERENT TOURS: Cemetery Route (Sun, Weds, & Thurs, no walk 9/10): A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min. walk featuring: the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House, Mary Abby Swain, and the island’s 2 most haunted hotels. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Town Route (Mon, Fri, & Sat): An 80 min., 1 mile, eerie evening stroll featuring: the most haunted restaurant and the most haunted house on Nantucket.

Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Both tours start at 8:30pm at Main and Centre, top of Main Street in front of the bank steps. Every night thru Labor Day.

Hidden Nantucket (8:30am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) A 2-2 1/2 mile, 45-55 min. non-stop exercise walk, with historical commentary, down beautiful streets and lanes few visitors ever find. $15 per person MON & THURS: Historic Houses, 1746 Windmill Route • WEDS: Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town • FRI: Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point All walks start at 8:30am at Centre & Main, top of Main Street, in front of the bank steps. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Glorious ‘Sconset (10:40am Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) Revel in the transcendent beauty of Nantucket’s most radiant villiage on this 2/3 mile, 90 min. historic walk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Gathers 10:40am at the rotary bulletin board in Siasconset. Ride, drive, or catch the 10:15am bus at the Greenhound Station on Washington Street for the 20 min. bus ride to Siasconset.

Great Writers on Nantucket (10:30am Wednesday) Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min. downtown stroll.

Starts at 10:30am at the corner of Federal & India Streets, outside the Atheneum fence. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Notorious Nantucket (10:30am Friday, for ages 13 and up) Conmen, loose women, hippies, gigolos, bordellos, and opium dens are all featured in this 2/3 mile, 80min. stroll focusing on the island’s colorful past.

Starts at 10:30am at Centre & Main, top of Main Street, in front of the bank steps. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket (10:30am Monday) A 2/3 mile, 90 min. downtown historic walk led by the 3-time runner-up in the 2015 History Quiz Bowl.

Starts at 10:30am at Centre & Main, top of Main Street, in front of the bank steps. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Prices for all tours (except Hidden Nantucket) $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+) and teens, $5 for kids 7-12, children under 7 are FREE. Cash only.

20% off for groups of 6 or more, 33% off for 10 or more. Afternoon private tours available.

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Sometimes in life rules are meant to be broken (or at least adjusted to the situation at hand). You probably wouldn’t even be noticed if you didn’t at least try to bend them every once in awhile. We aren’t talking about breaking the law here or doing something that would be harmful to yourself or others, but a little tweak in the system to benefit the common good of the people probably wouldn’t be frowned upon.

The same holds true for drinking white wines. They don’t always have to be paired with fish or only served with the first course of a meal. And drinking white wine only in the summer is a thing of the past. While summer whites are meant to keep you cool and refreshed while enjoying the sun and surf of Fisherman’s Beach, there is a vast selection of white wines that can carry you over through the fall. This will be when you break out your more expensive “winter whites” of Burgundy and Crozes-Hermitage Blanc that you may only drink on those high holidays or special occasions. As the temperature begins to drop and nights get a little cooler, now is the time to shift your focus on white wines that are best served slightly cooler than cellar temperature, but not as cold as Sauvignon Blanc or your favorite Provençal Rosé.

A perfect place to start is with Pinot Gris, aka Pinot Grigio. Pinot Grigio, mostly grown in the cooler Alto Adige region of Northeast Italy, is typically a lighter, easily quaffable wine for the beach without much serious consideration.

Pinot Gris is the French translation, literally meaning ‘grey’ skinned grape. Alsace, where this grape is traditionally grown in France, is a warmer climate where the wine can be rich, full, and viscous on the palate with concentrated flavors that linger long after you have taken that sip. A perfect rendition of this continued on page 22

25th Annual Golf Tournament

BENEFITING NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL Sankaty Head Golf Club Sunday, September 13th, 2015 | 11:00 am $1,000 per foursome | $250 per individual For more information, please visit nantuckethospital.org/golf or call (508) 825-8250.

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ISLAND COOKING

Fruit of the Vine

by Wendy McConnell Tomatoes are one of the most popular plants among home gardeners.

By now, if you’ve successfully kept the island deer and the hornworms away, you should be harvesting your crop.

Tomato plants like a hot, sunny, humid climate; these past few weeks on Nantucket have been perfect. Tomatoes should be firm and fully red (or yellow or whatever color you’ve grown). They are of best quality when they ripen on healthy vines and when summer temperatures average 75°F. When temperatures are 90°F or higher, the quality is not as good. So, during the hottest summer weather, pick tomatoes every day or two, harvesting them when color has started to develop and ripening them further indoors (at 70 to 75°F). To ripen tomatoes off the vine, place them in a paper bag, stem end up. Punch holes all around the bag and fold over the top. The bag will help to keep in some of the natural ethylene gas, which aids in ripening. Check the tomatoes every day: they should take from one to four days to ripen.

Take care not to put your fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator. Texture and flavor of tomatoes begin to deteriorate when the temperature drops below 54°F, so store ripe tomatoes at room temperature for two or three days, away from direct sunlight.

At the end of the tomato season, which on Nantucket can be November, just before a killing freeze is expected, harvest all the green mature tomatoes.

Wrap them individually in paper and store them carefully at 60 to 65°F. They should continue to ripen slowly over the next few weeks. If you have the storage space, entire plants may be uprooted and hung upside down in sheltered locations, and the fruit should continue to ripen.

If you’ve been successful in growing tomatoes, then you’re likely to have more fresh fruit that you can use. After sharing with your less fortunate friends, you can freeze the fresh tomatoes or can them. continued on page 35

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70 Years of Art from page 3

jumping back into different periods of art on Nantucket like the water-front scene of the 1940s, the influential 1970s, and the impact of the X Gallery in the 1990s.”

“I am particularly pleased to remind our visitors about some of the most influential artists of each period,” said Frazier. “Rae Carpenter, Reggie Levine, Elizabeth Saltonstall, George Thomas, and others played significant roles in documenting or nurturing the island art community.”

In addition to the exhibition, visitors are welcome to attend a free Gallery Talk with Robert Frazier this Saturday, September 5, 11 a.m. at the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive.

A 70th Anniversary Picnic has also been scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 5 p.m. at the Visual Arts 24 Center, Amelia Drive.

Austin Strong and artist friends c. 1940 Planned as a PHOTO COURTESY OF ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET throwback celebration of 1945, the year AAN was founded, guests are asked to create their own picnic with festive blankets, flatware, and goodies to eat and share. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Classic Picnic Spread, Most Creative Picnic Spread, and the Most Elaborate Use of Jell-O. AAN will provide music, cake, and non-alcoholic beverages. This event is free and open to the public.

To learn more about the AAN, its programs and events, visit nantucketarts.org or call 508-228-0722.

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with seats for eight and a “Shimmo” sticker on the back window. Somewhere, somehow, in the dark web, his “secret” beach had been recommended and favorited.

But it remained at the end of a path lined with sandals and rosa rugosa, seventy-five yards of sand slipped under the waves and became a sand bar that tripped the breakers and set them rolling into shore. Not deserted, but not jammed, the beach held large family groups ordered in seminar half circles. He and his small family set up the chairs, freed their sandwiches from their wrappers, and settled one last time at the edge of both ocean and cell-phone coverage.

He picked out the Shimmo group. Mr. Range Rover was ten years older than he was, with four boys in the water and one daughter, in a careless bikini, by his side. He skipped a ball out to the boys and watched them fight over it like labrador retrievers, before throwing it back to the daughter. Behind him, wife and brother read their books and someone’s soon to be ex-girlfriend lay on the sand and only watched. Mr. Range Rover threw deep off the waves, ricocheting the ball with a lazy familiarity. His back was thoroughly and evenly tanned; he was a man who summered, he was a man who owned. He was a man in full.

Dad put down his Henry’s Italian, left his wife and his daughters, and dove through the waves. He swam twenty strokes out.

At this distance, the incoming waves lifted and settled him. His family had shrunk to Lego size; they waved and he waved back. The ball game continued in miniature. He eased back and lifted his toes to the surface. Somewhere, down below him, fish swam, crabs crawled, and a current nudged him along the south shore. The sun had warmed the water to a fairly pleasant chill. It heated those parts of him that floated.

And it was fine.

He didn't have the Range Rover and he didn’t have the Shimmo house and he never would. He had today. He had the afternoon sun, though sinking, and he had the warm water and he had this moment, tethered to a wife who loved him and daughters whose love broke out in acne. Today, he had lunch and company and an afternoon, on August, on Nantucket in the warm water.

He swam back in.

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BY JACKIE ROBINSON OF NANTUCKET AND PALM BEACH Graduate gemologist, specializing in pearls for over 27 years. Come see her new collection of rare, high luster natural pearls in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

Jackie Robinson would like to thank all our wonderful customers for their business and amazing support during another great season on Nantucket with a special Labor Day Weekend Sale. Please stop by so we can thank you in person!

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Gold Fever from page 11

industry never recovered from the loss of manpower and infrastructure.

But other Nantucketers sensed a new business opportunity in the California Gold Rush and several Nantucket companies organized to provide transportation to those heading west. These ventures not only moved people, but also moved the building materials and home goods.

And others formed mining companies. The Astor Mining Co was formed on Nantucket, and its proprietors purchased the ship Henry Astor which had just returned from a whaling voyage. The company’s constitution banned alcohol and enforced a Sabbath worship. The Henry Astor crew consisted of the captain, three mates, 44 seamen, a cook, a steward, and a physician, plus 15 passengers. She sailed in March 1849 and was among the first to depart from Nantucket for California.

Two years after publishing his broadsheet, Jethro C. Brock re-published the list and included the names of those who had returned from California.

But not everyone was fortunate enough to become wealthy or to return home.

In January of 1850 the Inquirer & Mirror published an obituary eulogizing Josiah Sturtevant, a Nantucket resident who had left for California in March of 1849 and died at age 40 at Mormon Island Diggings where he and other Nantucketers had been mining.

The obituary quotes an eyewitness. “After Mr. Sturtevant arrived at this place, he appeared to be well and often said he thought the climate agreed with him. He died on the 4th (of November, 1849), suddenly, and I think unexpectedly to himself. He died towards morning.” Sturtevant left a widow and 11 year old son on Nantucket.

Mormon Island, or Morman Island Diggings as it was known in 1850, was a thriving gold rush camp during its peak with 2,500 residents, 4 hotels, 7 saloons, and 1 school. As its name implies, the majority of the camp was inhabited by Mormons. As the gold rush declined so did Morman Island and it was completely abandoned by the 1950s.

There were many Nantucket men who stayed on the west coast and helped settle it. Fourteen-year-old James Athearn Folger and his brothers, continued on page 21

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

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4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 to 7 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. Learn how we make great wine. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Wine Club: Monthly Pick-Up Party Sample four wines featured in 1 of our 2 Wine Club selections – Village and Premier Cru. These wines are new discoveries that Chief Tasting Officer, Kirk Baker, has hand selected for our members. Not a member yet? Come get a taste at this event at Épernay, 1 N Beach St. Parking in Back. www.epernaywines.com. 508.228.2755 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA Drop-In English Class English classes for beginners, intermediate, & advanced speakers. Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum. Atheneum, 1 India Street 6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6 to 9 PM - Live Music by Sean Lee at Breeze Cafe Enjoy dinner & live acoustic guitar music with Sean Lee in Breeze Bar & Cafe Patio at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & witness one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 PM - Movie: Shaun the Sheep Movie PG, Showing in The Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 South Water St.

Sept. 3 - 9, 2015

7:30 PM - Movie: No Escape Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 7:30 PM - “Other Desert Cities” by Theatre Workshop In this riveting drama Brooke returns home after a 6-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, brother, & aunt. She’s about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal & tragic event in the family’s history, & Brooke draws a line in the sand & dares them to cross it. Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min. walk featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 haunted hotels. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 age 7-12. Cash only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts by the bank, at 8:20pm.

9:15 PM - Movie: Straight Outta Compton Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 South Water St. 9:45 PM - Movie: The Diary of a Teenage Girl Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 9 to 11 PM - Live Music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of Nantucket A 2-1/2 mi, 50 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes of The Cliff & Brant Point. Gather at 8:20 am at Main & Centre sts by bank steps. Cash only. $15 508-332-0953.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. continued on page 24

- SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE -

ROUTES/FARES: AIRPORT ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 20 mins. from 6/22-9/7 FERRY CONNECTOR.....Ferry riders free, $2.00 others; 7am-10pm every 20 mins. from 5/21-10/12 MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/18-6/14 & 9/8-10/12; 7am-12am every 30 mins. from 6/15-6/21; 7am-12am every 15 mins. from 6/22-9/7 MIACOMET LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/18-6/14 & 9/8-10/12; 7am-12am every 20 mins. from 6/15-9/7 MADAKET ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. from 5/22-6/21 & 9/8-9/13; every 30 mins. from 6/22-9/7 ’SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. 5/19-6/14 & 9/8-10/12; 7am-12am 6/15-9/7 (last bus leaves Sconset at 11:35pm and last bus leaves town at 12am) ’SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$2.00 each way, 7:15am-7:15pm every 60 mins. from 6/22-9/7 ’SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 80 mins. from 6/29-9/7 SURFSIDE BEACH.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 40 mins. from 6/22-9/7 JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$1.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 30 mins. from 6/22-9/7

Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans and active military personnel.

Children 6 and under ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult passenger.

1, 3, and 7-day passes may be purchased aboard all busses & provide unlimited rides for the duration of the pass.

Downtown Bus Stops: Madaket and Jetties - Broad Street (in front of the Whaling

Museum); Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Road and Milestone Road Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside, and Sconset via Polpis Road Washington Street. Park & Ride lots are available along the routes. Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes.

Park and Ride Lots: The Muse - 44 Surfside Road, The Chicken Box - 5 Daves Street,

Faregrounds Restaurant (7am-5pm) - 27 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket Elementary (6/28-9/1) All busses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit and TDD call (508) 325-7516. Bus information (508) 228-7025.

Riders’ Guides are available at NRTA-3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services-25 Federal St, Chamber of Commerce-0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops.

Real time info from your cell phone or computer at nrta.transloc.com For more information visit www.nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov

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Henry (age 16) and Edward (age 20) landed in San Francisco in early May of 1850. James or J.A. as he was called, was hired to build a coffee and spice mill. In 1860, after working for other companies, he opened Folger’s Coffee Company. Despite a bankruptcy in 1864, Folger ended up creating a coffee dynasty with a national brand known today as Folger’s Coffee.

Nantucket native Captain Laban Coffin died in Oregon at age 66 in 1890. After living a peripatetic life travelling the world on whaleships and clipper ships, living in Spain San Francisco Harbor 1851 while recuperating from a whaling accident, and running a business in Hong Kong, Coffin helped settle Oregon as a miner and agent of the U.S. Land Office.

And, Nantucket natives continued to settle the west after the Gold Rush fever settled down.

Engineer Charles Tracy was born on Nantucket in 1853 and worked on steamships all along the west coast from Washington State to Mexico. Walter Swain was born in 1855, reached California in 1881 and went to Seattle, WA in 1887 where he worked on steamships. Engineer Alexander C Riddell was born in 1852 and moved west in 1874 where he worked on steamships in San Francisco, CA., Seattle and Olympia, WA until his death at age 53. Captain Samuel B Randall was born in 1840, married in Australia and moved to San Francisco, CA. Later he operated tug boats in the Pacific Northwest in Puget Sound and on the Columbia Bar.

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Whites after Labor Day from page 12

wine after Labor Day is finding one that has the balance in between these two extremes. Enter Pinot Grigio from Monterey, California.

RECOMMENDED WINE for September: Barrymore by Carmel Road Pinot Grigio, Monterey 2013 While Drew Barrymore does not spend her entire summer on island, she is known to make quiet appearances here at some point during the busy season in order to visit with her in-laws who have a summer residence on Nantucket.

Her passion for wine encouraged her to travel and find an area best suited to make a wine that her family can share with yours. In the coastal California region of Monterey, where the grapes are grown to produce her eponymous wine, the grapes achieve a distinctive purity without lacking structure or being too showy. Moderate acidity and just enough alcohol showcase the exotic fruit flavors and layers of minerality found in the wine. This wine is produced entirely in stainless steel and pairs perfectly with a variety of foods, yet is ideal for just sipping in the late afternoon.

Traveling outside the realm of traditionally known white wine grape varieties, there are lesser-known ones that make great transitional wines when made as single varietals or blended.

Pax Mahle is no stranger to the island as he learned to love wine while working in restaurants here on Nantucket. He began to immerse himself in preparation for the Master Sommelier exam. Along the way during his wine travels, he realized that he would prefer to produce the wine himself versus just selling it to the customer on the restaurant floor at night. His first winery, named PAX, garnered high scores and much notoriety based on his bold, powerful Syrahs.

After experimenting with fruit from cooler regions harvested as lower sugar levels, he created his new label Wind Gap in order to produce wines that were heading in a different direction than when he first started to make wine.

RECOMMENDED WINE for October: Wind Gap Trousseau Gris, Russian River Valley 2014 A very uncommon French grape, Trousseau Gris was once widely planted in California under the name Gray Riesling. While it can thrive in a variety of

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Ray Coursen of Elyse Winery, on the other hand, has become an expert on the blending on French white grape varietals. Ray grew up on a dairy farm in New Jersey and after serving in the Army during the Vietnam era, attending college and traveling the world, he worked at a fine wine shop in Boston where he developed an interest in fine wines from France.

This eventually led him to produce his own wines and make his way to the island via the Nantucket Wine Festival back in its inaugural years.

RECOMMENDED WINE for November & Thanksgiving: Elyse, ‘L’Ingénue,’ A White Wine, Naggiar Vineyard, Sierra Foothills 2012 The name L’Ingénue, meaning naïve girl, is apropos for this wine composed of four white grape varietals well known in the Rhone Valley of France (Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc).

These grapes took well to the terroir of the inland Sierra Foothills of California. The wine is aged sur lees (on the spent yeast used to turn the grape juice into alcohol) for 16 months in experienced (read: used) French oak barrels. This aging allows the wine to develop layers and textures to the summer fresh fruit flavors without overpowering the moderate acidity and creating too much structure in the wine. The end result wine is juicy, voluptuous and should be consumed with fine food and even better company.

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Heading back to France and to white wines that you may be familiar with, Winemaker Alex Gambal is also no stranger to the island or the Nantucket Wine Festival. Alex left the world of real estate to follow his passion for Burgundy wines. He attended the viticultural school in Beaune and created his own négociant wine business under the label Maison Alex Gambal in 1997. (Did you know that Beaune and Nantucket are sister cities?) In recent years, Alex became the first American (and non-French) to purchase land in the Grand Cru vineyards of Montrachet in Burgundy.

RECOMMENDED WINE for December and to ring in the New Year: Alex Gambal, Bâtard-Montrachet; 2011 ALTERNATIVE WINE: Alex Gambal, Puligny-Montrachet, ‘Les Enseignières 2011 The Bâtard-Montrachet, made from 100% Chardonnay, is elegant and sleek with notes of toasted hazelnut, hints of warm baked pastries and floral peach components. The wines is so rare (and with a hefty price tag when it is available), when Alex is asked if he has tried a bottle yet from his first vintage of the vineyard which produced less than 2 barrels, he states not yet. As for the more affordable, yet slightly easier to source, alternative wine of Puligny-Montrachet also made from 100% Chardonnay, this wine is classified as a single vineyard village wine and considered by most to be similar to a ‘baby Bâtard’ but without the hefty price tag.

As summer flows into Nantucket’s famed Indian Summer, don’t throw in the proverbial towel on white wines just yet. Take time to transition into next season’s drinking patterns and discover a handful that allow you to bend the rules and indulge in white after Labor Day. Cheers to that!

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9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

9 AM to 12:30 PM - Children’s Creative Movement Children’s Creative Movement on the bandstand with Marjory Trott, held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Fee charged/class 9 AM to 1 PM - Introduction to Letterpress Printing Create personalized letterpress cards and envelopes featuring historic images & typefaces. $175 pre-registration required, call 508-228-1894.

10 AM - Nature Walk Free Guided Nature Walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Local Author Kathy Richen Local author Kathy Richen will sign copies of her Book - Graceful, held at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Ireland Galleries Labor Day Weekend Sale on select items, 13 Old South Wharf 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale 30% off this weekend at Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street.

10 AM to 6 PM - Summer Sale Labor Day Weekend at Vivi G Shoes, 25 Centre Street 10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on a 2/3 mi, 80 min walking tour. Ages 13 & up. $20; $15 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet on the corner of Main & Centre sts, in front of the bank. Gathers at 10:20 am. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket A few island women went whaling with their husbands; others stayed & got involved in astronomy, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist movement...

Hear their stories. Meet at corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or call 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 11 AM to 5 PM - Jewelry and Art Showcase See jewelry and artwork by Jessica Hicks, Clay Twombly, Jen Greenwood, Angela Phillips, Sharon Sterk, and meet the artists at 2 Union St. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Join us as we walk though Nantucket’s past. Hear all about the founding settlers. Mary Coffin Starbuck and the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of three wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at the intersection of Main and Federal Streets. $20, Seniors & Teens $15. Children $10. 508-257-4586

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2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewers Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery.

We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 to 7 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. Learn how we make great wine. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

5 to 7 PM - AAN - Seventy Years On Exhibition This exhibition features island artworks from the AAN Permanent Collection in celebration of our 70th anniversary. Open to the public through October 9. Held at the Visual Arts Gallery, 24 Amelia Drive 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Bar & Cafe Dine at Breeze at The Nantucket Hotel (family seatings from 5:30-7:00 p.m.), then drop-off your children in our free Kids’ Deck program. Our counselors will entertain them while you linger over dinner. Reservations: 508-228-4730. breezebarandcafe.com.

6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55.

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6 to 8 PM - Artist Reception at Hostetler Gallery Opening Reception for “It’s ALL about the LINE,” held at Hostetler Gallery, 42 Centre Street. 508-228-5152 6 to 8 PM - Artist Reception with Jessica Sosebee Artist Reception with Jessica Sosebee at The Sosebee Studio and Fine Art Gallery. 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014 6 to 8 PM - Art Reception at Philip Bloom Gallery Art Reception for “Undressed,” A group exhibition curated by Kristin Sancken, showing until October 4. Held at Philip Bloom Gallery, 117 Orange Street 6 to 9 PM - Opening Reception at Robert Foster Fine Art Art Opening Reception featuring Ian Mood. See his show through September 16 at Robert Foster Fine Art Gallery, 8 India Street 6 to 9 PM - PJ Pacifico Performs Live Live music at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant at 4 Bathing Beach Road. continued on page 33

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and are eaten in China, Malaysia, Burma, Latin America, and the Congo. Cicadas are plant eaters or phytophagous fauna and they are dependent on trees or woody shrubs. Way back in 1930 Charles Willison Johnson published “A List of the Insect Fauna of Nantucket, Massachusetts” in which he stated no cicadas could be found on Nantucket which he attributed to the island’s lack of trees . Over the past several decades, when trees returned to the island, so did the cicadas.

Cicadas range in length from a colossal 110 mm (4.33 inches! including the wings) down to 14 mm. The hind legs of adult cicadas are not modified for jumping. Cicadas have three small eyes, or ocelli, located on the top of the head between the two large eyes. Males of most species (and also females of the Tettigarctidae) have abdominal organs called tymbals, which are used to produce acoustic signals. In addition, unlike most Auchenorrhyncha, members of the family Cicadidae (both males and females) have distinctive sound receptor organs (tympana) on the underside of the abdomen. Nymphs of many cicadas resemble adults in morphology and habits, but lack ocelli (eyes), may have fewer tarsal segments than the adults, and develop wing buds only in their later instars. Cicada nymphs differ from the immatures of other Auchenorrhyncha in having fossorial forelegs (modified for digging) which makes sense since they need to burrow into the soil and hang out there for two to seventeen years.

Hemiptera are different from other insects in that both the nymph and adult forms have a beak (aka rostrum), which they use to suck fluids called xylem from plants. This is how they both eat and drink. Cicada nymphs suck sap from the xylem of various species of tree, including oak, cypress, willow, ash, and maple. Cicadas are sometimes mistakenly called locusts, a term properly used to describe certain migratory grasshoppers. This error originated when early European settlers encountered huge masses of periodical cicadas in the Northeast. As they had not previously seen cicada outbreaks, they likened them to the locusts described in the Bible. Cicadas cannot bite or sting; although they may try to taste you to see if you are a tree if you leave continued on page 28

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We often think about cicadas in the “dog days of summer� because many of them start their singing now. The “Dog Days� are named after the period when Sirius (the Dog Star) and the constellation Canis Major begin to appear in the early morning sky. There are about four species of cicadas in Massachusetts. Our local cicadas are typically Neotibicen lyricen lyricen. The genus name for all North American Species has changed recently to Neotibicen from the genus Tibicen. Neotibicen contains most of the larger, louder North American cicada species, which are commonly referred to as the "Dog Day Cicadas." All are large-bodied with green or orange, brown, and black coloration. Most Neotibicen emerge during mid-to-late summer and have long song phrases, although some have continuous songs, and most prefer deciduous forest trees although a significant minority specialize on southern conifers. A few species extend into Canada and Mexico.

Did you know you can approximately tell the temperature if you hear a cricket sing? I remember this bit of folklore going back (way back) to my childhood, and I was happy to find out that it is true. Crickets are pretty accurate thermometers; you can count the number of chirps in 15 seconds and then add 37 to arrive at an approximate temperature. Cicadas also can gauge the temperature to figure out when to emerge from the soil and for synchronicity and variance in the loudness and syncopation of their songs. Cicadas like heat and do their most spirited singing during the hotter hours of a summer day, in a roughly 24-hour cycle. Scientists have found that their song will vary in pitch and intensity based on temperature cues.

You may recall the recent outburst of the periodical cicadas that inundated the mid-Atlantic States a few years back. These are members of the genus Magicicada. Often when people think of cicadas they are thinking of these periodical cicadas whose long life span and spectacular emergence every 13 or 17 years tends to be a show-stopper. Twelve broods of 17-year cicadas appear in different areas of the northeastern U.S. in different years, emerging from late May through June. Their bright red eyes and reddish continued on page 29

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markings distinguish the periodical cicadas from the annual or “dog day” cicadas which emerge later in the summer (July through August) and have green markings. That biblical outpouring of periodical adults is a “satiation” strategy which is designed to produce so much “meat on the hoof” that predators like birds or squirrels can’t eat them all which allows cicadas to sing their song and mate in peace.

So who is doing all that singing? As usual, it is the male cicada who is singing his heart out in order to attract a, now slightly deaf, female. Most cicadas have a pair of tymbals or domed, drum-like organs on the sides of the abdomen. They alternately contract and release muscles to make the tymbals resonate. A large air sac in the abdomen with a thin exterior eardrum acts as an echo chamber that greatly amplifies the sound. These muscles do get tired as you may notice when you hear a cicada’s racket taper off. Some cicadas produce sounds up to 120 dB, among the loudest of all insect-produced sounds. In Costa Rica, cicadas are so loud you often have to stop talking to let them do their thing. I think my husband may start importing those tropical species just for that reason. Some scientists have determined that a cicada is technically loud enough to cause permanent hearing loss in humans, should the cicada sing just outside the listener’s ear. So your deafness might not be a result of that Metallica concert years ago.

A cicada’s high-pitched song not only attracts females (and other males who join in the cacophony) but it also repels birds. In some cases the din is enough to throw off avian communication and disrupt their group hunting behavior. Even cicadas must protect themselves from the volume of their own singing. Males and females have a pair of large, mirror-like membranes called the tympana, which function as ears. The tympana are connected to an auditory organ by a short tendon. When a male sings, the tendon retracts, creasing the tympana so that it won’t be damaged by the sound.

Some tiny cicada species have songs so high in pitch that the noise is inaudible to humans. Every species of cicada has a unique call to ensure they attract the appropriate mate. It can be difficult to determine from which direction(s) cicada song is coming, because the low pitch carries well and because it may, in fact, be coming from many directions at once, as cicadas in various trees often will sing in unison. Females can make a clicking noise with their wings, but it’s nothing like the noise the males make (ain’t that the continued on page 30

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truth). In addition to the mating song, many species also have a distinct distress call, usually a somewhat broken and erratic sound emitted when an individual is seized. A number of species also have a courtship song, which is often a quieter, Barry White type melody produced after a female has been drawn by the calling song.

After mating, the female woodland cicadas use their specially modified ovipositors to cut short slits in the twigs of the trees they are in. They lay their eggs in the slits and the young nymphs drop to the ground when they hatch. The nymphs burrow underground and spend the next two to five years feeding on plant roots. When they are ready to become adults, and if the soil temperature is just right, the nymphs tunnel to the surface and crawl up on the side of the nearest object. Then the skin splits down the middle of their back and they emerge to inflate and dry their wings, gradually pumping blood throughout their bodies to harden their exoskeleton. This is usually done at night. Adults are present for about four to six weeks following emergence.

After mating, females lay eggs in bark or twigs and the cycle starts again.

Cicadas are important in the food chain and are commonly eaten by birds, and sometimes by squirrels, but Massospora cicadina (a fungal disease) is the biggest enemy of cicadas. Another known predator is the cicada killer wasp, which as the name suggests, have evolved simply to feed on one creature.

When they’re underground they’re often eaten by moles and other furry insectivores, but enough of them escape the moles to survive. Cicadas can survive freezing temperatures underground. But they only emerge when the soil is warm, typically a relatively toasty 64 degrees Fahrenheit. So they are nature’s thermometers in the sense that they are broadcasting the soil temperature. It has to be relatively warm to reach 63- 66 degrees Fahrenheit at a depth of 20 cm in the soil. When it gets that warm, the cicada nymphs began to emerge. In some of our cities and suburbs, fewer cicadas are seen due to a combination of factors like tree removal, pesticide use, and construction.

You can lose a day or twelve reading about cicadas. I got the name of this column from cicadamania.com, which is a treasure trove of cicada songs, pictures and general nuttiness.

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6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & witness one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7 to 8 PM - Free Concert: Ann Martindale & Richard Busch Ann Martindale and Richard Busch have been performing classic American songs and jazz standards at venues in Massachusetts, Florida, New York and Connecticut. Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall. 1 India St. 7 to 9 PM - Live Music Jacob Butler performs live at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road 7:30 PM - “Other Desert Cities” by Theatre Workshop In this riveting drama Brooke returns home after a 6-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, brother, & aunt. She’s about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal & tragic event in the family’s history, & Brooke draws a line in the sand & dares them to cross it. Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The Original Nantucket Ghost walk begun in 1998, Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 for 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by the bank. Arrive 10 min. early. 508-332-0953 9 to 11 PM - Live Music Sara Farley performs at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road 10 PM to 12 AM - DJ Night at Met on Main Met on Main, 38 Main Street.

10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 7:50 AM - Birding Field Trip Birding Field Trip with Linda Loring Nature Foundation trips led by experienced ornithologist Vern Laux; destination depends on season and weather. Meet at 110 Eel Point Road for a 8:00 am departure. Bring binoculars. $10 (free for LLNF members) 508-325-0873 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Back to Sankaty Lighthouse from the shore. Meet at end of Hoicks Hollow Road. ackcleanteam.org.

8 AM to 2:30 PM - Bloody Mary Bar at Met on Main Design your own Bloody Marys with our large selection of add-ins, mixers, garnishes, heat & tang. Met on Main, 38 Main Street.

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of Nantucket A 2-1/2 mi, 50 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes of The Cliff & Brant Point. Gather at 8:20 am at Main & Centre sts by bank steps. Cash only. $15 508-332-0953.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl.

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9 to 10 AM - Coffee & Sail with the Author Set sail with journalist Steve Sheppard as he reveals how Nantucket history is interwoven with an insider’s look at the island today in Tourist Town: A Nantucket Idyll. Sail departs from Straight Wharf. $45 includes sail and personalized book. Reservations: 508-228-5585.

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10 AM to 6 PM - Summer Sale Labor Day Weekend at Vivi G Shoes, 25 Centre Street 10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or call 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mile, 90 minute historic walk through the radiant, beautiful village of Siasconset. $20 adults, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 Kids (7-12).

Cash only. No reservations necessary. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 minute ride to Siasconset.

Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

6 PM - AAN - Seventy Years On - Free Gallery Talk Exhibition Curator Robert Frazier will give a talk on the 70th Anniversary exhibition that features island artworks from the AAN Permanent Collection spanning over 7 decades. Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Dr. 11 AM to 12:30 PM - Book Signing with Nan Rossiter Author Nan Rossiter will sign copies of her Brand New Book - Nantucket, held at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

11 AM to 8 PM - Jewelry and Art Showcase See jewelry and artwork by Jessica Hicks, Clay Twombly, Jen Greenwood, Angela Phillips, Sharon Sterk, and meet the artists at 2 Union Street. Party 4-8 pm.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

1:30 to 4 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewers Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery.

We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 PM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Step back in time & visit the final resting places of interesting people who left a footprint on Nantucket. Each gravestone has a story to tell; on our walk we’ll visit gravestones in 2 cemeteries. Meet at the Pacific Bank at the top of Main St. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

4 to 8 PM - Opening Reception for Art & Jewelry Showcase Celebrate the jewelry and artwork of Jessica Hicks, Clay Twombly, Jen Greenwood, Angela Phillips, Sharon Sterk at this opening reception at 2 Union Street.

4:30 to 7 PM - Grass is Dead Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. Learn how we make great wine. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6 to 9 PM - PJ Pacifico Performs Live Live music at Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant at 4 Bathing Beach Road.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & witness one of the best sunsets in the world.

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7:30 PM - “Other Desert Cities” by Theatre Workshop In this riveting drama Brooke returns home after a 6-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, brother, & aunt. She’s about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal & tragic event in the family’s history, & Brooke draws a line in the sand & dares them to cross it. Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 8 to 10 PM - Live Music The Dandelions perform live at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The Original Nantucket Ghost walk begun in 1998, Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 for 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by the bank. Arrive 10 min. early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past

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A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

9:30 to 11:30 PM - Live Music at Met on Main Enjoy tunes by local musician Sean Lee at Met on Main, 38 Main Street every Saturday night.

10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8 AM to 2:30 PM - Bloody Mary Bar at Met on Main Design your own Bloody Marys with our large selection of add-ins, mixers, garnishes, heat & tang. Met on Main, 38 Main Street.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM to 5 PM - Summer Sale at Ireland Galleries Labor Day Weekend Sale on select items, 13 Old South Wharf 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Labor Day Sale 30% off this weekend at Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street.

10 AM to 6 PM - Summer Sale Labor Day Weekend at Vivi G Shoes, 25 Centre Street 10:30 AM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town Pedal thru town center & around various historical locations. We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or call 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 11 AM to 2 PM - Brunch & Live Music at Breeze Cafe Enjoy a leisurely Sunday Brunch and live acoustic guitar music with Andy Bullington on the Breeze Bar & Café Patio at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

11 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch at Proprietors Featuring global cuisine and local ingredients. Reservations at 508-2287477, 9 India Street.

11 AM to 3 PM - Brunch at Queequeg’s Enjoy an alfresco brunch in town, offered daily. Reservations at 508-3250922, 6 Oak Street.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 to 3:30 PM - Grass is Dead Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewers Pedal thru town center, around historical locations & out to Cisco Brewery.

We provide bikes, helmets, water bottles, & passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Book in advance at nantucketbybike.com or 508-825-5362. Meet at 31 Washington St. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 5 PM - Apres la Plage Enjoy snacks & light menu items with summery cocktails in the peaceful garden & back patio of Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 3:30 to 6 PM - Earth Got the Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

4 PM - National Theatre Live: “Everyman” Everyman is successful & popular when Death comes calling. He is forced to embark on a last, frantic search to recruit someone to speak in his defense. Death is close behind & time is running out. Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water St. $20 & Senior/Child $18 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 continued on page 52

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make good use of this late summer fruit of the vine.

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Frozen tomatoes keep their fresh flavor, but they are mushy in texture and are best used for cooking. Their skins will toughen in the freezer, but that just makes it easier to remove after they’ve been thawed. Or you can run frozen tomatoes under cold water; this will make the skins will curl up and then they can easily be pulled off.

Freezing tomatoes is easy: remove the stems and wash whole tomatoes. Carefully cut out the core. Leave the tomatoes whole or quarter them and pack them into freezer bags, leaving about an inch of headspace.

Two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half pounds of tomatoes will yield about one quart of canned. To use this method of preserving tomatoes, they must be made more acidic, which you can do by adding lemon juice (2 tablespoons per quart) or vinegar (4 tablespoons per quart). Use half the amount of acid for pint-size jars. The acid can be added directly to the jars before filling them with the tomatoes.

Lemon juice (fresh or bottled) gives the best results, because vinegar tends to change the flavor. If the additional acid makes the produce taste too acidic, add a pinch of sugar to each jar to offset the taste.

When you get tired of using your fresh tomatoes in salads, on burgers, and for tomato sandwiches, try roasting them for a tasty garnish. To roast tomatoes, simply cut in the tomatoes in half and gently squeeze them to remove the seeds.

Place them cut side down in a pan; brush with olive oil. Roast at 425 degrees for 30 minutes and peel.

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If your garden harvest is like ours, then you are being inundated with cherry or grape tomatoes. Our grandson loves to go out to the garden and graze on them, freshly picked. These sweet morsels are great in salads, and even better in this fresh tomato and pasta dish. It’s fast and easy to put together, and requires just a little cooking.

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Heat 1/3 cup of olive oil in a large saute pan. Add the garlic to the oil and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds, be careful not to overcook the garlic. Add all the tomatoes, basil, 1 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes, and a griding of black pepper. Reduce the heat and cook for 6 or 7 minutes, just until the tomatoes soften and begin to burst.

While the tomatoes are cooking, cook the pasta. Drain it, and reserve about a half cup of the pasta water in case you want to thicken the sauce.

Place the pasta in a large serving bowl, add the cooked tomatoes and garlic and toss it with the cheese. The salami bits are for garnish, along with any extra cheese or shredded basil leaves. Serve with a chilled white wine, we suggest Les Deux Tours Sauvignon Blanc (you can also add a splash of the wine to the sauce. Serves 4

Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am - last call 7:45pm; Sunday, noon - last call 6:45pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome!

At Cisco Brewers we make all grain beers in our tiny brewery. 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 spirits.

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FREE! in-season shuttle leaves from Visitor Services starting at 12:30pm We now have expanded off-street parking past the Brewery on the right.

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Nantucket Dining Guide All the products you love at a new location Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, NEW hot lunches

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

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

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

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

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or www.nantucketcookie.net we will ship anywhere in the USA!

Brewers Cisco Brewers 508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 6:45pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm Beers brewed with the finest ingredients 5 Bartlett Farm Road At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

Coffee Shops 508-228-6215 Open in 2 Locations!

4 India Street and in the new Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks www.nantucketcoffee.com 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 www.NantucketCoffee.com.

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

508-228-4554 Open daily at 14 Amelia Drive

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

Atlas BBQ & Fish House

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

Open Nightly from 5:30 pm Call in & Pick up!

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atlasnantucket.com New, approachable, dynamic, fresh with a focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The ATLAS menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Open 7 nights a week. NOW with a NEW Takeout Menu: Don’t miss our new New England Clambake ready to pick up & take to your favorite beach.

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Open every day 8-7pm.

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

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

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 29 Centre Street

Weekend Breakfast, Lunch Dinner, closed Tuesdays Outdoor patio dining in season

www.nantucketbistro.com The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful weekend breakfast, plus savory lunches and fabulous dinners Monday, Wednesdays-Saturdays (closed Tuesdays). Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available.

Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MC and Visa accepted.

Claudette’s Catering

508-257-6622 Post Office Sq. Siasconset

Open daily 8am to 3pm Outdoor dining and catering

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

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Open Mon Fri 630am -6pm, Sat & Sun 7am -6pm Coffee, community space, and killer wifi

ideal in-town location for you to come and grab a favorite beverage. We serve up quality espresso drinks, freshly made pastries, and healthy snacks. Enjoy your experience with us while surfing the web on our free Wi Fi or conversing with friends. When you’re here you can count on being served by our knowledgable and smiling staff. The Handlebar Cafe brings handlebar.coffee people together over coffee. Stop in and see us!

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Donuts, baked goods, breakfast, & lunch to go A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years

www.thedownyflake.com Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere.

Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. Breakfast 6 am- 2 pm on weekdays (6-1 on Sunday). Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2pm

Easy Street Cantina One Nibble & You’re Hooked!

Full Breakfast served all day

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

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod

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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-eggand-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. Open Mon.-Sat. 6:30 am to 2 am and Sun. www.EasyStreetCantina.com 7:30 am to 2 am.

508-228-3800 Lemon Press www.lemonpressnantucket.com Open Daily at 29 Centre Street Organic Foods, Superfood Smoothies, Cold Press Juices & More This new island, “grab and go healthy” shop in the heart of downtown makes their products on site. Choices include a variety of organic coffee, freshly pressed cold juices and lemonade, freshly made sandwiches, and superfoods such as smoothies and Raw Bowls. Owners Darya and Rachel are committed to serving their customers healthy and delicious food items that are easy to take to the beach, to the boat, on a picnic, or home to the family.

Old South Diner/Dragon by the Sea Open daily from 6 am to 10 pm American comfort food & authentic Chinese food

508-325-0100 57 Old South Road

Call OLD SOUTH DINER for fast and delicious takeout for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Under new management with a new menu, their hearty sandwiches are freshly made and filling. They have burgers, hot dogs, quesadillas, and pizza. And they are also Nantucket’s only Chinese Restaurant, DRAGON BY THE SEA, where you can order classic Chinese takeout like Egg Rolls and Dragon Ribs, Fried Rice and Lo Mein, General Tsao’s Chicken and Sweet & Sour Pork, and dozens of authentic Chinese specialties — all made in-house by an authentic Chinese chef! Dine-in, or Take-out. BYOB. Call for delivery to downtown Nantucket! oldsouthdiner.com

Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. www.siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons

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

Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

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

Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice. www.sophietspizza.com

Sushi by Yoshi

508-228-1801 Daily 11:30am to 9pm at 2 East Chestnut Street

Sushi & classic Japanese dishes

A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their Sushi Bar and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI’s California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack! Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI’s at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service. BYOB. Find us on FB. www.sushibyyoshi.com

Thai House Nantucket

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

Complete organic market & prepared meals

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

Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-7pm.

Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant 508-228-7001 Breakfast 9-3, Lunch 11-3, Bar 9-3 41 Main Street New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices ARNO’S BREAKFAST AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, family owned and operated, is celebrating 56 years at 41 Main Street. Arno’s serves breakfast and lunch, all well patronized, in its comfortable and casual dining rooms. Breakfast is served from 9 to 3, lunch from 11 to 3, and you can dine at the Bar from 9 to 3. The menu offers best of season seafood, including oysters, mussels, seafood tacos, flounder, halibut, scallops, swordfish, salmon, and lobster.

Please see page 5 for a selection from our menus. Arno’s is also well known for its full service bar, including bar dining. The bar is open from 9am (11am Sunday), serving the best ever Bloody Mary and Mimosa. Great selection of draft beers (8), wines by the glass, specialty cocktails, and liquors. Arno’s is centrally located on the historic downtown cobblestoned Main Street. The restaurant’s huge front windows, with a sunlit and historic brick interior, make for an inviting atmosphere. There is an equally attractive upstairs dining room also overlooking cobblestoned Main Street. From the Boat Basin, Arno’s is just a short walk along www.arnosnantucket.com the cobblestones of Main Street on the right side.

Atlas BBQ & Fish House New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

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

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

New, approachable, dynamic, fresh! Atlas offers an ambiance that you can enjoy with your family on any evening, on date night (first or 200th) or with your greatest friends. An approachable and dynamic atmosphere with focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Open 7 nights a week from 5:30pm. atlasnantucket.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s 508-325-0308 Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm 10 India Street Foreign & Domestic Cooking www.Black-EyedSusans.com 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.

Breeze Bar & Cafe

508-228-4730

Dine Indoors or Enjoy Our Outdoor Deck with Fire Pits at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street New England Coastal Cuisine & Family Favorites Breeze Bar & Cafe serves New England Coastal Cuisine, and family favorites in either our dining room or outdoors on Nantucket’s grandest all-season deck, with cozy fire pits. Our dinner menu features salads, soups, and appetizers, and a delectable selection of entrees from filet mignon and Grilled Salmon to a casual Burger and delectable Lobster Roll. Also serving lunch and Sunday Brunch. Cocktail Bar Service also available. Complimentary Kids’ Deck Tuesday-Saturday evenings. breezebarandcafe.com

The Brotherhood of Thieves Open year-round from 11:30 am Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch

508-228-2551 23 Broad Street

www.brotherhoodofthieves.com THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, is an landmark island eatery, offering three dining areas: The original restaurant echoing 1840s Whaling Bar. Upstairs was recently renovated (great option for private parties). Outdoor patio provides relaxed/casual dining. All three bars are stocked with unique liquors to delight connoisseurs. Menu offers specials (fresh /organic ingredients), signature burgers, famous shoestring fries. Voted Best Chowder/Family Dining—Cape Cod Life and Best Nantucket Bar—Boston Magazine.

Centre Street Bistro Weekend Breakfast, Lunch Dinner, closed Tuesdays “Eat and happiness will follow!”

508-228-8470 29 Centre Street

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful weekend breakfasts, from 8am to 1 pm; savory lunches Monday, Wednesdays-Saturday from 11:20 to 2pm; and fabulous dinners every evening but Tuesday from 5:30 pm. 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. MC and Visa accepted. www.nantucketbistro.com

Affordable Beachfront Dining

508-228-4554 Open daily at 14 Amelia Drive

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Children’s Café

Markets Annye’s Whole Foods

Sept. 3 - 9, 2015

508-228-2284 Open Daily, 8 am to 8 pm at Childrens Beach

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

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

Downyflake Open Daily for Breakfast & Lunch; Takeout 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

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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. Breakfast 6 am- 2 pm on weekdays (6-1 on Sunday). Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2pm www.thedownyflake.com

Dune

508-228-5550 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner Nightly from 6 to 10 pm 20 Broad Street Lunch from 11:30 to 2:30pm Where chic meets casual comfort.

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

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

Open daily! One Nibble & You’re Hooked!

Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day!

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

The Faregrounds Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Affordable Family Dining

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials, Early Birds and a different All You Can Eat every night. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal www.thefaregrounds.com/ while enjoying those who matter.

Fifty-Six Union Open Tues.-Sat. Bar opens at 5, Dinner starts at 5:30 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 Tues-Sat from 5:30 pm;. 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. www.fiftysixunion.com

foood for here & there

508-228-4291 Open daily at 6:30am for breakfast, lunch, dinner, & snacks Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Delivery!

149 Lower Orange St foood for here and there is the place to go for great food at reasonable prices. Rated the Best Pizza on Nantucket, foood serves small, medium, large, and deep dish pizzas at the lowest price on the island. At foood for here and there, you can have a quick lunch for under $6.00.

We also offer specialty pizzas, including Mexican, Summer White, and Tropic Rocky, a variety of sandwiches and subs on freshly baked rolls, delicious salads, burgers, lasagna, spicy wings, and more! Stop in our casual and fun location at Lower Orange Street. If you’re in a hurry to get home or to the beach, call ahead with your order. www.fooods.com

Kitty Murtagh’s

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

In Ireland, pubs are places to socialize, relax & maybe conduct a little business. Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery are continuing that tradition on Nantucket at KITTY MURTAGH’S. Named after John’s grandmother, everything about Kitty’s is eclectic and fun.

Decorated with Irish signs, antiques, and furniture, the pub exudes authenticity. Relax & enjoy traditional hearty fare. Join us downstairs in our intimate dining room for entrees like Kitty’s Pork Schnitzel or Guiness Battered Fish-n-Chips. Nightly seafood specials draw from Nantucket’s local catch. You can add Nantucket’s best soup & salad bar to any entree for just a few dollars. Top it all off with a pint of Guinness in a traditional 20-oz glass. Live music every Wed. & Fri. night. www.kittymurtaghs.com

Met on Main 508-325-5111 Open daily for brunch, lunch, dinner, & late night 38 Main Street Indoor & outdoor patio dining; tiki cocktails, Bloody Mary Bar, and more!

A charming American bistro using the highest quality ingredients; spanking fresh fish, prime steaks & signature burgers. Dinner & cocktails are served nightly. Brunch is served daily featuring a pancake bar. On the Weekend The MET offers a Bloody Mary Bar where you can design your own. Relax and enjoy the beautiful back patio where people meet for lunch and late night cocktails. Come by late night for our $4.99 Burgers from 10 to 11:30pm. Entertainment is offered, please check for schedules. & don’t forget our very Special Twin Lobster Wednesdays- $34.99.

There’s always something happening at The MET. metonmain.com

Nabe 508-228-5031 Serving Lunch, Dinner, Bar menu 10:30am -10pm 31 Easy Street Bar open till 1 am a one-of-a-kind addition to the island’s dining scene At nabe, Chef Jonathan White uses local and artisan ingredients to produce a variety of classic and creative skillet mac-and-cheese, entree salads, burgers & bites, and fresh local seafood in deliciously innovative dishes. Sushi like no other on Nantucket is created at nabe by an island master! This new eatery and nightspot is Reubin Simantov’s vision: “I found a diamond in the rough, and with a team of experts, I’m shaping it into a beautiful gem for the island restaurant scene... welcome to nabe!” nabeack.com

Old South Diner/Dragon by the Sea Open daily from 6 am to 10 pm American comfort food & authentic Chinese food

Sept. 3 - 9, 2015 508-325-0100 57 Old South Road

oldsouthdiner.com OLD SOUTH DINER has something for everyone! Bring the whole family and feast on their finger foods, burgers and hot dogs, quesadillas, wraps, and hot and cold subs & sandwiches. They serve more than a dozen specialty pizzas or you can build your own with their 27 toppings. They are also the location of Nantucket’s only Chinese Restaurant, DRAGON BY THE SEA, where you can order classics like Egg Rolls and Dragon Ribs, Fried Rice and Lo Mein, General Tsao’s Chicken and Sweet & Sour Pork, or try their specialties — all made in-house by an authentic Chinese chef! Under new management with a new menu.

Dine-in, or Take-out. BYOB. Call for delivery to downtown Nantucket!

The Proprietors bar & table 508-228-7477 Dinner nightly from 5:30pm; Sunday Brunch 11-2 9 India St www.proprietorsnantucket.com An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients. Executive Chef/Co-Owner Tom Berry serves an adventurous selection of sharable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable, and grain presentations. Dinner is served nightly from 5:30pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 11am to 2 pm. The Proprietors bar opens nightly at 5pm.

Queequegs 508-325-0992 Brunch Daily 11am-3pm. Dinner nightly from 5:30pm. Tree bar open, weather permitting 6 Oak Street The locals’ choice for intimate in-town dining www.queequegsnantucket.com Nestled on a side street behind the Atheneum, QUEEQUEG’S offers a romantic spot for dinner in a fun bistro setting with an intimate bar scene. The cozy dining room, with it’s warm color scheme and eclectic artwork, radiates comfort. Our patio is a fun retreat from the hustle and bustle of town. QUEEQUEG’S menu pushes the envelope of “American Eclectic” and takes you on a culinary voyage that blends home-style comfort food with European flavors. Our chef has honed his skills to the point where every bite resonates with love-it-in-an-instant flavor. In the heart of down town, QUEEQUEG’S is the local secret that’s finally out.

The Restaurant at Miacomet Open to the public Wednesday-Sunday

508-325-0335 12 W. Miacomet Road

THE RESTAURANT at MIACOMET is the place to go for great food and a relaxing ambiance! Located in the Miacomet Golf Club on beautiful Nantucket Land Bank property, the restaurant serves brunch, lunch, lite bites, and dinner to the public as well as club members. Join us for Sunday brunches, when you can enjoy Eggs Benedict, our Famous Bloody Marys, and a view of the lush golf course. Also join us for lunch, lite bites, and dinner!

See our display ad for hours. www.miacometgolf.com

Rose & Crown Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices!

We serve delicious favorite finger foods like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger).

Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. www.theroseandcrown.com

Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. www.siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm.

Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons

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

Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice. www.sophietspizza.com

Sushi by Yoshi

508-228-1801 Daily 11:30am to 9pm. Call for extended weekend hours 2 East Chestnut St Sushi & classic Japanese dishes www.sushibyyoshi.com A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their Sushi Bar and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI’s California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack! Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI’s at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service. BYOB. Find us on FB

Thai House Nantucket 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm

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 Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

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

Seafood

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Glidden’s Island Seafood

508-228-0912 115 Pleasant Street

Open Daily and all Labor Day Weekend Lobsters alive or steamed, lobster rolls, fresh fish, & more!

gliddensislandseafood.com GLIDDEN’S SEAFOOD is the island’s oldest seafood company, located at 115 Pleasant Street (behind Stop & Shop). We specialize in offering the island’s finest fish selection. We have holding tanks with live lobsters, and we’ll gladly cook them for you. When you order your lobster, add some cooked and chilled shrimp to start your picnic. We also have a fine selection of Cape Cod steamer clams, P.E.I. mussels, Nantucket oysters, and our “finest kind” Nantucket Bay Scallops. Our gourmet prepared products include lobster cakes, lobster salad rolls, smoked blue pate, store-made quahog chowder, & chunky stuffed quahogs.

Souza’s Seafood Open 9am-6pm with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

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WE’RE AT THE AIRPORT – WE’LL MEET THE BOAT!

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 and Nantucket bay scallops frozen within 20 minutes of shucking (the freshest tasting frozen scallops). Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat.

Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.

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Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits

wmill508@aol.com

508-228-2755 1 North Beach Street

Open daily 10 am to 9 pm; Island Delivery #WineExpertonACK

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

New vehicles of all sizes - Daily, Weekly, Long Term Rates www.nantucketautorental.com Open Year Round Major Credit Cards Accepted

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Sept. 3 - 9, 2015

Featured Restaurant: The Brotherhood of Thieves

Upstairs or Down, Inside or Out, the Food Here is Terrific September is the month that island residents like to think of as their reward for the long, hard work they did all summer. Days are still warm and nights are pleasantly cool; the water is perfect for swimming; and it’s the ideal time to gather the friends you haven’t seen all summer and meet up at The Brotherhood of Thieves. One of the few island nightspots that is open yearround, The Brotherhood is sought out for its great selection of beers, creative cocktails (try their Old Fashioned PiggybACK made from The Brotherhood's exclusive single barrel of WhistlePig Rye Whiskey), good food, and comfortable atmosphere.

Much larger than it appears from the sidewalk, The Brotherhood has three dining levels. Their 1840s Whaling Bar, the original Brotherhood of Thieves, with its low lighting, exposed brick, fireplaces, and a dozen beers on tap, is what comes to mind when most think of The Brotherhood. In 2005, the owners converted second floor offices into five separate dining areas including a chic second bar that overlooks Broad Street. Set back from Broad Street, around the side of the building is their “Biergarten,” an enclosed patio with tables and an outdoor bar that features Cisco beers on tap and housemade sangria.

Upstairs or downstairs, inside or out, the menu is the same and the food is terrific. The menu at The Brotherhood emphasizes simplicity and quality— it’s the obvious stop if you’re looking for a light summer meal or a multicourse feast.

Nantucket Grown Tomato Salad

Taking advantage of a summer breeze that promised to cut through the unrelenting humidity, we took a table in the Biergarten last week.

We’re happy to report the Ahi Tuna Sliders that were among our favorites from last season that are still on the menu this season. Small chunks of seared, rare tuna is is formed into thick patties and served on toasted brioche buns. A smear of spicy wasabi aioli adds a spark of heat with pickled ginger, and the sliders are finished with a dash of sweet hoisin. (Suggested Pairing: Les Vielle Ferme still Rose)

At the suggestion of Tony, one of the managers, we ordered the Brotherhood’s Nantucket Grown Tomato Salad. Most call this a caprese salad, but we like that here they emphasize the tomatoes, ‘cause that is really what this salad is all about.

This is the time of year to take advantage of the local harvest, and this salad does not disappoint with thick slices of perfectly ripe, meaty tomatoes.

The tomatoes are Prince Edward Island Mussels exceptional, and we like the addition of peppery arugula tucked underneath. (Suggested Pairing: Maine Brewing Company Peeper Ale) Another of the excellent half-dozen specialty salads served at The Brotherhood is their superb Seared Tuna Salad. Long glistening slices of fresh tuna, seared and encrusted with sesame seeds, are draped over a mound of mixed field greens tossed with pea shoots in a ginger sesame vinaigrette.

Cool, crisp cucumber, soy marinated rice noodles, and shavings of pickled ginger add color and flavors. As you work your way through the salad, you get a few surprises in the form of wasabi peas, which add a fun crunch and bit of heat. (Suggested Pairing: Downeast Cranberry Cider) The Brotherhood menu also offers a variety of classic pub-style dishes, new this season is the BroHo Poutine, a new take on a Canadian comfort food. Traditional poutine is a combination of Seared Tuna Salad French fries,

Don’t Feel Like Cooking?

Our lobster dinners come with 1 1/4 lb. lobster with cracked claws, ear of corn and red bliss potatoes, served with fresh lemon and butter for $29.99!

Add a cup of New England Clam Chowder for $4 Add half dozen steamed littleneck clams for $6

Call 508-228-9403 ext. 18 to order Open every day 8am-7pm | 508-228-9403 | www.bartlettsfarm.com

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cheese curds, and gravy. The Brotherhood builds their version with crisp potato skins instead of fries, adds meltingly tender shreds of short rib and cheddar cheese curds, and then drenches it with hearty beef gravy. (Suggested Pairing: Old Fashioned PiggybACK) Each pub on the island has its own version of mussels, and we were delighted with the Prince Edward Island Mussels served here. The mussels are tender, with a fresh, clean taste. They’re served in a simple but flavorful white wine broth with fresh tomato, linguica, and strips of red pepper and onions that is good enough to finish with a spoon. (Suggested Pairing: Dogfish Head 60 minute IPA) We didn’t think any of the sandwiches at The Brotherhood could beat their Lobster B.L.T., the tasty construction of lobster salad, applewood smoked bacon, creamy avocado, lettuce, and tomato that was a Featured Restaurant favorite last season. That was before we tried their Chicken Arugula Sandwich, another of Tony’s spot-on recommendations. It sounds very simple, but key to the bold flavors of this sandwich are the marinade and the spreads that are layered onto it. It starts with a freshly baked ciabatta roll from Nantucket’s own Petticoat Row Bakery (right around the corner from The Brotherhood) that is split Chicken Arugula Sandwich and spread with a tangy, garlicky black olive tapenade. The moist chicken, marinated and grilled, is sliced in half horizontally so that parmesan cheese and a luscious garlic aioli can be spread between. A handful of fresh arugula is the finishing touch. We’re not saying the Chicken Arugula Sandwich has unseated the

Broiled Scallops

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Lobster B.L.T. as our favorite BroHo sandwich, but it’s a very close second.

(Suggested Pairing: Talisman Wildcat Mountain Pinot Noir) At 5 pm The Brotherhood menu is expanded with entrees and specials (though they do serve their fried seafood platters all day and evening from 11:30 am). Seafood dominates the entree list—even their Mac & Cheese has lobster in it. This eatery is well-known for some of the best scallop dishes every winter, when bay scallops are in season. Rather than wait until November, we sampled the Broiled Scallops entrre that The Brotherhood prepares with sea scallops from April through October. Large and sweet and tender, the sea scallops are cooked just right and presented simply in a butter sauce, topped with cracker crumbs in a classic New England recipe. (Suggested Pairing: Rodney Strong Chardonnay) Every evening, in addition to nightly specials, a Chef’s Butcher Block Special is offered that features specialty cuts. During our dinner last week, it was a Porterhouse Pork Chop: 14 ounces of a thick steakhouse classic with tender chop on one side of the Tbone and succulent pork tenderloin on the other. The robust flavor of the pork was highlighted by a light and slightly sweet honey balsamic glaze that was also very tasty with the au gratin potatoes Porterhouse Pork Chop served alongside. This dish was our favorite entree of the evening. (Suggested Pairing: Susana Balboa Signature Malbec) If you like to end your meal with something sweet, then you’ll love the desserts at The Brotherhood! Their Chocolate Mousse arrives piped into a sundae glass with raspberry sauce and whipped cream. Their housemade Ice Cream Cake is also very good, but be ready to eat it fast before it melts.

Our favorite is their Blondie of Thieves—an enormous chocolate chip cookie freshly baked in an iron skillet and topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzles of fudge sauce. This is a dessert you’ll want to share: we cannot imagine a single person being able to polish it off without help 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 $26 Crafted Burgers, Sandwiches, & Lighter Fare from $15 to $25 Brunch served Saturdays & Sundays from 11:30 am take-out • kids menu • indoor & outdoor dining handicap accessible • full bar for full color photos of this meal, visit yesterdaysisland.com

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Advertiser Directory Adventure / Eco-Tours Linda Loring Nature Foundation

508.325.0873 110 Eel Point Road

Open Daily - Experience Nature!

86 Acres of Outdoor Classroom

www.llnf.org The LLNF: a “living laboratory” providing the canvas to understand the property’s natural resources through research; to create education programs that develop curiosity about the natural world; to work with island schools to increase environmental literacy; to fulfil Linda Loring’s dream of creating a center on Nantucket where children connect with nature.

Shearwater Excursions Yankee Magazine Editors’ Pick for Best Eco-Tour

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

The most well known water tours and adventure tours of Nantucket. Whales, seals, harbor tours, clamming excursions, fly-boarding and more. Private tours and excursions as well. Call or drop by slip 1011 on Straight Wharf, Nantucket. www.shearwaterexcursions.com

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

One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antiques shops, THE ANTIQUES DEPOT offers an exciting and unusual collection of 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture, art, accessories, and an extensive collection of decoys. Stop by their new location at 23 Federal St. and browse through a shop filled with treasures. Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 43 years of experience on Nantucket, and you’ll find their prices reasonable. THE ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

NantucketAntiquesDepot.com

Apparel & Accessories BENRUS Open Daily from 10 am One-stop shop for the all American timeless look

Blue Beetle

508.825.0915 21 Main Street

BENRUS, is a military inspired lifestyle brand and a one-stop shop for the all American timeless look; from men and women’s apparel including denim, graphic tee’s and button downs to accessories and watches. BENRUS also sells an exclusive line of Bourbon and Bowtie bangles available at their 21 Main Street location and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BENRUSnantucket www.benrus.com

Annual End­of­Summer Thank You Sale!

508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Gifts

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

Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or a night on the town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes and handbags. We proudly carry designers like Elizabeth McKay, Jude Connally, Kut from the Kloth, Julie Brown, Joules, and MZ Wallace bags. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments, picture frames, photo albums, signs and cufflinks. Don’t forget that we can monogram tote bags, jewelry, iPhone/iPad covers and outdoor entertaining items. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com Shop year-round in store or visit us online.

C J Laing

774-333-3935 44 Centre Street

Open daily through Columbus Day. Resort clothing and accessories

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

Island Cashmere 508-228-1287 23 Federal Street

Sept. 3 - 9, 2015

Cashmere, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

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

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

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

johnstonscashmere.com 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.

Joy West Collection Open Daily - Experience Joy! End-of-Summer Sale Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

Joy West Collection; Nantucket’s BEST value for faux & fine jewelry and more! Joy West Collection at 14 South Water St., across from the Dreamland Theater, brings you Joy’s stunning collection of exclusive jewelry and fashion items at irresistible prices! Joy’s NEW “Italian Linen & Baroque Pearls” and genuine Druzy collections are the season’s stunners.

The gorgeous “St. Bart’s Collection” of colorful resort wear made from 100% fine cotton with handmade embroidered details is a showstopper! Come by & see the amazing collection Joy has searched the world to bring you! www.joyjewelry.com

20% OFF!

LEMON PRESS ANTIQUES DEPOT 23 Federal Street 508­228­1287 nantucketan quesdepot.com

COLD PRESS JUICES SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIES ORGANIC PREPARED FOODS ORGANIC FROYO 29 CENTRE STREET LEMONPRESSNANTUCKET.COM 508.228.3800

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Milly and Grace

508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

Open every day, 10 to 6 Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

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

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

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sun. from 10-6 - Summer Sale!

Style Paris Bargain Basement: 70% off!

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44 Main Street; 508-325-6600 Mon.-Sat., 9am to 7pm; Sun. 9am to 6pm

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

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

Sweet Liddle...

508-228-3214 40 Centre Street

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

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

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

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. www.nantucketreds.com MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

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

Nantucket Whaler available online & in The Sail Loft, 4 So Water St wearingwhales.com Comfortable clothing designed on Nantucket

Check the Calendar for openings

Our products are designed on and shipped from Nantucket. Well-crafted and resilient like the island itself, our clothes are so comfortable that you will wear them more often than you probably should. Our made in New England oxfords long to be untucked, our 1837 Rugbywear is as tough as a flanker, and our Captain’s Blazer will travel with you again and again.

Available on-island at The Sail Loft, 4 So. Water St and online at wearingwhales.com

Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

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

Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided name-brand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices.

Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily year-round. nobbyshop.com

Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

Sara Campbell Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play!

Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop. Visit Sara Campbell at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon!

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

508-228-2458 10 Straight Wharf

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature both lesser-known and perennially admired designers such as: Ace&Jig, Matta, Loup Charmant, Isobel & Cleo, TEN, Lauren Manoogian, John Derian, Doug Johnston, Astier de Villatte, A Peace Treaty, Baggu, I. Ronni Kappos, and Jeanne Van Etten. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, artwork by John Carruthers, and a small selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com

Barrett’s Island

NANTUCKET ARTWORKS

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

Fine Art in a Relaxed Setting

TOURS

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

9:30AM & 12:30PM DAILY DEPARTURE

29 Nantucket Artists All Mediums Endless Possibilities Antique Nantucket Maps

FROM FEDERAL STREET (across from the Information Center)

(corner Chestnut and Centre)

Charter Service Also Available

508.228.6640

ph:

508.228.0174

fax:

508.228.3823

31 Centre Street

www.NantucketArtworks.com

Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 Open daily at 19 Washington St.

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & Seward Johnson Gallery is the only gallery that exclusively shows the work of Nantucket artists. Over the years, it has become the primary source for art on the island. The downtown building hosts a year-round schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and community-oriented arts events like our annual museum-quality exhibition drawn from the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one of our many wonderful art classes. nantucketarts.org

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily and celebrating over three decades at 40 Straight Wharf. His original oil and watercolor paintings capture the image and spirit of Nantucket.

The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill.

Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. www.gshill.com

Hostetler Gallery Open Daily: Artist Reception Friday, Sept. 4 from 6-8pm Contemporary sculptures, paintings, & works on paper

508-228-5152 42 Centre St

HOSTETLER GALLERY exhibits the sculpture, prints and paintings of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings by Power Boothe and Xanda McCagg, fine art prints by Art Werger. We are the exclusive agents for Nantucket artist Donn Russell. Hostetler bronze sculptures grace two New York City locations. Exotic and American species are used in his wood sculpturethe largest being 13 feet tall. Boothe’s textural and minimalist oils are in all the major New York City museums. Werger’s mezzotints, etchings and aquatints take an old world technique to modern aesthetics; also museum collected. McCagg’s oils take color abstractions to a new level. Art ranges from intimate small formats to monumental. Selling art for 40 years on Nantucket. Don’t miss the new exhibit “It’s ALL about the LINE” — opening reception this Friday, September 4 from 6-8 pm. www.DavidHostetler.com, www.hostetlergallery.com

Ireland Galleries Open Daily LABOR DAY SALE on select items

508-228-1907 13 Old South Wharf

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. Stop by and check out our End-ofSeason Sale on selected items.

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

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508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the season at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss the new S&K Collection of vintage bakelite with a contemporary twist! New 2015 artists include Buzz Williams and Andrew Jackson. We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Rod Cole, and Lisa Maxell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Kathleen Duncombe, Sarah Hutton, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn). Open daily.

Nantucket Artworks Open Daily & Evenings 29 Nantucket Artists - all mediums - endless possibilities!

508-228-6640 31 Centre Street

29 Nantucket artists, all mediums...endless possibilties! We have a good variety of vintage & antique Nantucket maps, as well as the island’s best selection of prints and posters — framed and unframed — you’ll find anywhere! Come early for the best selection. NANTUCKET NantucketArtworks.com ARTWORKS, downstairs at 31 Centre Street.

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop and treasures such as carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards carved

by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. He is responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. www.nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com Shipping available. Open year-round.

Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku

508-325-1842 17 Old South Wharf

Gyotaku is the art of creating prints of genuine fish on delicate handmade rice paper. This art form captures and reproduces the exact characteristics and features of an individual fish.

First practiced in the early 1800s in Asia, Gyotako provided an accurate means of measuring and recording a commercial fisherman’s actual catch. At PETE’S FRESH FISH PRINTS, Pete’s art expresses a variety of compositions, textures, and colors through this unique art form, breaking through yet keeping with the traditional boundaries. Stop by to see his unique art and variety of holiday gifts, including prints, notecards, placemats, coasters, and serving trays. Open daily. www.freshfishprints.com

Philip Bloom Gallery

508-825-5973 Tues.-Sun. 10am-6pm; Opening Reception Sept. 4 from 6-8pm 117 Orange St Contemporary art, exhibiting work of emerging artists from around the world Philip Bloom Gallery at 117 Orange Street is showcasing contemporary art, exhibiting work of emerging artists from around the world. So far this season, they have exhibited Halsey Hathaway, Alexander T. Oleksyn, Rebecca Ward, Javier Ramirez, Patrick Shoemaker, Melissa Maddonni Haims, Tamara Johnson, and Sarah H. Reynolds, just to name a few. On Friday, September 4, from 6-8pm, an artist reception will open their new show: UNDRESSED, a group exhibition curated by Kristin Sancken. philipbloomgallery.com

Robert Foster Fine Art 508-221-3056 Open Daily: Artist Reception September 4 from 6-9pm Exhibiting Nantucket’s Leading Artists 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s) ROBERT FOSTER FINE ART is a new gallery featuring art by a selection of the island’s most talented artists working today. With a full schedule of rotating exhibitions—group and featured artists shows—everyone will find a gem to add to their collection. Join us for Friday night openings from 6 to 9 pm. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India. www.RobertFosterFineArt.com

Samuel Owen Gallery Contemporary Art Gallery Gallery of contemporary art

508-680-1445 46 Centre Street

samuelowengallery.com An exciting new arrival on Centre Street, Samuel Owen Gallery at Seven Seas specializes in contemporary art, both original works and multiples. Samuel Owen Gallery maintains an extensive inventory of work by artists Damien Hirst, Peter Tunney, Shepard Fairey, Eric Zener, Mr. Brainwash, Dale May and CANTSTOPGOODBOY, to name just a few.

Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery

508-228-0014 Opening Friday, Sept. 4, 6-8 pm 8 Washington Street, just a block off Main St! Fine Art, Artisan Jewelry, Hand-Painted Ornaments www.sosebeestudio.com SOSEBEE STUDIO & FINE ART GALLERY is located at 8 Washington Street, just one block from historic Main street. We feature the work of many award-winning local and regional artists, including the owners and their daughter. Our styles vary from contemporary to traditional but always focus on the beauty of Nantucket. We carry select lines of artisan jewelry, limited edition canvas giclee’s, prints, and beautiful Nantucket ornaments designed

by Debbie Sosebee. Our second floor studio is a comfortable working environment where you can sit, watch and talk with an artist at work and have a cup of coffee or cold drink. We hope you will come and visit our gallery to experience the island from an artists’ perspective.

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 Facebook.com/nantucketpools 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.

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Beauty & Skincare Follain

508-825-5630 Open daily at 9A S. Beach Street

A new kind of beauty store

FOLLAIN offers a curated selection of skincare, hair care, and cosmetic products by over 40 U.S.made brands. New this season: products for men and for baby! Follain supports a lifestyle that incorporates health, wellness, and environmental sustainability. All Follain products meet high standards for health and performance, and some products are available for refill, in order to cut back on plastic bottle waste. Follain products also make beautiful gift baskets and bathroom accessories. Come say hi, and learn more about healthy skincare today! www.shopfollain.com

Bike Rentals Cooks Cycle 508-228-0800 Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service 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! Open daily. cookscyclesnantucket.com

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

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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

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

508-228-4070 25 Old South Road

Finally, there’s a bicycle shop where you don’t have to fight the traffic— ISLAND BIKE COMPANY at 25 Old South Road (just past Amelia Drive)! ISLAND BIKE COMPANY offers bike rentals by the day, week, or month—and that’s not all! They also rent Burley Trailers, Trail-a-Bikes, and single & double baby joggers. Full repair facility and new bike sales also offered. ISLAND BIKE COMPANY is conveniently located on the Old South Road bike path, and they offer free delivery & pickup for rentals. Great Rental Rates: $28 for 24 hours; $45 for 2 days; $60 for 3 days. www.islandBike.com

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

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

www.nantucketbikeshop.com 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.

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

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

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

Books & Publications CALL NANTUCKET 508-228-9165 ext. 110 The fully searchable Nantucket telephone book for your cell phone 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 to call! Our app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD for iPhones, Android, and tablets.

NantucketDirectory.com

Mitchell’s Book Corner Open daily. Ask about autographed books.

Great Beach Reads & more!

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

www.mitchellsbookcorner.com MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 45 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about a free gift & autographed books.

On This Day in Nantucket History

by Amy Jenness available at Mitchell’s Book Corner and The Whaling Museum Gift Shop

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

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Buses RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com Service is provided thru October 12 from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website www.nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $1 or $2 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle.

Season passes may be purchased at the NRTA office at 3 East Chestnut Street M-F, 8-4.

Car Rentals Affordable Rentals

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

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

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

508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop is the most convenient car and Jeep rental shop to either ferry. We have fuel efficient Honda Fits and sedans. We also have 2 door Jeeps and 4 door Jeep Wranglers. We offer fuel efficient sedans and rugged Jeep Wrangler 4 X 4’s in both the 2 door and 4 door variants complete with the town beach permit and Great Point permit. Come see why we are the “Cycle-Logical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals! Open daily. www.youngsbicycleshop.com

Charters - Fishing Albacore 508-228-5074 Private Charters only Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching Slip 1010, Straight Wharf THE ALBACORE is a 35-foot custom Sport Fisherman with large cockpit and walk-in cabin for complete comfort. Capt. Bob DeCosta, a second-generation charter boat captain, has more than 30 years of experience fishing Nantucket waters. We offer a variety of private charters from 2-1/2 hour bluefish trips to full day shark and tuna fishing. Whale watches are also available. Fun for the whole family—young, old, inexperienced, or experienced. All equipment is provided, except for cold drinks and sandwiches. Two-and-a-half-hour, five-hour, and full day trips are available. You’ll be fishing within ten to twenty minutes from the dock. Call for reservations or information, or visit Slip 1010 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.albacorecharters.com

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

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

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

Children’s Apparel smiling button Play dresses for little girls

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NRTA 508-228-7025 See display ad for times and routes Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St. www.nrtawave.com Bus routes thru town & out of town

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

Sept. 3 - 9, 2015

617.470.3959 Open daily at 15 Old South Wharf

Smiling Button is a new collection of play dresses for little girls. Our 100% cotton clothing is made in the USA and is simply meant for kids to be kids. We invite you to shop our exclusive “Nantucket” collection at our summer pop-up store at 15 Old South Wharf. smilingbutton.com

Artists Association of Nantucket Classes & Workshops for all ages

508-228-0294 Open daily at 24 Amelia Drive

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from 3-93. nantucketarts.org

Coaching/Consulting Coaching at the Corner 508-332-1505 Thursday morning chats at Mitchell’s Book Corner Life & success skills coaching Get a great start to your Thursday mornings – join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner. Discussions start at 8:30 AM sharp and end at 9:30 am. $15 at the door, packages available. The September 10th chat is “Awesome Productivity: Ten Time Traps to Avoid.” Details at CoachingatTheCorner.com

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

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors.

Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of www.auntleahs.com kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide.

Nantucket Candy Company 508-228-0667 Open Daily - BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays 48 Centre Street THE NANTUCKET CANDY COMPANY is pleased to be offering many local favorites. They offer all sorts of candies including: homemade turtles, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, Jelly Belly jelly beans and many other wonderful candies! Bring in our ad in this paper for 10% off your purchase. www.nantucketcandy.com

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates 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 the Food Network’s “Food Finds” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch, Coco the Whale™ chocolate truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist Almonds splashed with sea salt. The Nantucket Chocolatier’s artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition gift tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. nantucketchocolate.com

Consignment & Thrift Island Treasures New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more Mon-Fri 10am-5pm + Wed. eve from 6-8; Sat. 10am-2pm 17B North Beach St Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.

Contests 2015 PHOTO CONTEST Deadline for 2015 is Sept. 10, 2015

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

This annual photo contest has been a popular way to share you photos of Nantucket with the world. A selection of images are in this Autumn edition and even more can be seen available online at yesterdaysisland.com and nantucket.net. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket. You can mail in your prints or a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-res.nantucket.net/photos

Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest 508-228-9165 Share photos of your wedding and win cash! Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. By entering our contest, you give us permission to publish your photos online at www.NantucketWeddings.com and to use for promotional purposes, so do not send copyrighted photos. www.nantucketweddings.com

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Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store

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

Open Monday - Saturday

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier.

They offer personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps and metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color banners and posters—stop in and see their samples! And, they have offstreet parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both these local products make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts. Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate. And you’ve got to try her mouthwatering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com

Sweet Inspirations Cranberry Creations Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

Inspired by the Nantucket Cranberry Harvest, the NANTUCKET CHOCOLATIER created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweetened cranberries generously covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. These Nantucket Chocolatier original Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s “Best Gifts Show” and on the Food Networks’ “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets, and the limited edition “Nantucket Seashells” tin. Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and party favors. Give a special gift basket filled with unique gourmet gifts including the original Cranberry Caramel Chocolates sprinkled with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981—come experience it for yourself, and enjoy a complimentary taste of the delectable chocolate. Artisan Chocolates are made on the premises and are available exclusively at Sweet Inspirations, ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket, and NantucketChocolate.com. Open year-round. Complimentary tastings. nantucketchocolate.com

Furniture & Home Accessories Abigail Fox Designs

45 Straight Wharf

Home décor, art, accessories, jewelry

Abigailfoxdesigns@gmail.com Abigail Fox Designs, from Old Greenwich CT, offers a unique collection of home décor, accessories, jewelry, one of a kind artwork, whale and bird sculptures & vintage nautical curiosities. Visit us in our new location at 45 Straight Wharf.

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs arrowheadfurniture.com 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

Freedman’s of Nantucket 35TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY SALE Creative Gifts and Home Accessories

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

This gallery has an extraordinary and wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden. These pieces are designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Freedman’s now has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks and a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture that look like they came out of a “gentlemen’s library.” Prices vary from $15 to $6,500.

Milly and Grace Open every day, 10 to 6 Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

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

35TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY SALE Gifts, Sculptures, and Home & Garden Accessories

assortment of handmade home accents, & so much more! Freedman has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks you will ever see. There is a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture that look like they came out of a “gentlemen’s library.” These subjects make the perfect wedding gift. Prices vary from $15 to $6,500.

Hill’s of Nantucket Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

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

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, The JR Collection, and Amy Burrough. Don’t miss the new S&K Collection of vintage bakelite with a contemporary twist! We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses. Open daily.

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate summer with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders.

You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. Open dailyl. www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Nantucket Chic Open Daily - LABOR DAY SALE on select items

508-228-1907 12 Old South Wharf

This new store on Old South Wharf is dedicated to unique jewelry and accessories.

NANTUCKET CHIC is a collaboration between Lorene and her daughter Natalie, an interior designer in New York City. This creative duo has stocked the store with bright and colorful purses and clutches, an extensive collection of jewelry, and unique clothes, scarves, and beach cover-ups.

Nantucket Throw 508-228-0437 Mon-Sun. from 10-6 62 Main Street The Nantucket Throw—carefully crafted and perfect for boat, home, or beach Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in their multilevel store is a real experience.

In addition to ongoing carefully selected quality merchandise, Murray’s features the NANTUCKET THROW. This 100% cotton, predyed and jacquard-woven throw is specially designed for Murray’s and covered in typically Nantucket symbols and themes. It’s available in two color combinations: navy/natural and taupe/natural. The Nantucket Throw is a perfect souvenir and suitably sized for your boat, beach, or home. www.nantucketreds.com

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

508-228-2458 10 Straight Wharf

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature both lesser-known and perennially admired designers such as: Ace&Jig, Matta, Loup Charmant, Isobel & Cleo, TEN, Lauren Manoogian, John Derian, Doug Johnston, Astier de Villatte, A Peace Treaty, Baggu, I. Ronni Kappos, and Jeanne Van Etten. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, artwork by John Carruthers, and a small selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com

Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday

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

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

Hats Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital 508-825-8100 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab 57 Prospect St SUMMER SEASON WALK-IN CARE MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000 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. Through September 7, we offer WalkIn Care at the Anderson Building, 57 Prospect St. Monday-Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturday & Sunday from 9am-5pm. nantuckethospital.org

Jewelry

Gifts Freedman’s of Nantucket

Sept. 3 - 9, 2015

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

An extraordinary & wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Bracelets & bangles, jewelry boxes, handbags, handcrafted frames, gorgeous mirrors and wall decor, a grand

Akimbo Beads & Things Beads with Wine & Cheese on Wednesdays 4-6pm Nantucket’s New Bead Shop & Classes

508-901-5032 119B Pleasant St

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

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket Wednesdays from 4-6 pm, we invite you to join us for Beads and Wine & Cheese — bring your friends and create some beautiful jewelry!

Blesk

508-310-5002 Labor Day Specials!Open daily at 16 Straight Wharf

Costume, semiprecious, and pearl jewelry designed with influences born both locally and abroad. From ultraextravagant to day-to-day chic, Blesk has something to fit your every needs.

Blue Beetle Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

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

Clay Twombly

508-332-3407 Mon-Fri 11am to 5pm - Showcase Sept. 4 & 5 upstairs at 2 Union Street www.ClayTwombly.com Prayer Beads, Intentional Jewelry, Unique Gifts, & Art Clay’s unique prayer beads and intentional jewelry creations are both sacred and delightful. Also offering small works of original art, reiki-infused candles, smudge, porcelain wares, Tibetan singing bowls, and other special objects. Upstairs at 2 Union Street. Open Monday through Friday 11-5. This weekend, see our special showcase of work on Friday 11-5 and Saturday 11-8, with a special reception Saturday from 4-8 pm

de la mer

508-228-1923 Open Daily - Customer Appreciation Specials 16 Old South Wharf & in the Summer House Beachside Boutique Fashionably beautiful and precious “Trunk shows” every week! GIA Graduate Gemologist Jackie Robinson returns to Nantucket from Palm Beach with a stunning selection of her visionary pearl designs. She uses pearls in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and colors: South Sea, Tahitian, Japanese Akyoa, and more. Her designs are worn

by Ann Romney, Gwenyth Paltrow, Diane Keaton, and many more, and she is the original designer of pearls on suede. She

has brought a line of clothing acquired from her worldwide travels of France, Italy, St. Barths, and Belgium. Visit Jackie is open in two locations: downtown at 16 Old South Wharf and at The Summer House at the Beachside Bistro Boutique.

Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design 508-228-3214 40 Centre Street Become a devotee or wander in for a peek EMILLY BROOKE RUBIN JEWELRY DESIGN is a woman’s best friend. That is if you can find it. This “diamond in the rough” lies in a new location at 40 Centre Street. Each piece you discover here has been created by Emilly using the most delicious materials nature has to offer. Become a devotee, collaborate on custom piece, or just wander in for a peek.

You’ll be very glad you did.

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The Only Walk-up Seafood Downtown All fried seafood is hand-breaded & made to order

Fried Nantucket Bay Scallops Fried Clams • Fish & Chips • Lobster Rolls Lobster Salad • Shrimp • Clam Chowder

G. S. Hill Gallery

508-228-1353 Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company 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 gshill.com NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY.

Jessica Hicks Nantucket 508-228-6003 Open Mon-Sat; Special Showcase this weekend!2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren Designer-made Jewelry Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, and is now in a new location at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Here, local devotees can snap up their favorite pieces, and see the line the way that Hicks envisioned it: all in one place. Jessica hand makes each piece in her studio. She believes that when you buy something from a designer it should actually be made by the designer. This weekend, see our special showcase of work on Friday 11-5 and Saturday 11-8, with a special reception Saturday from 4-8 pm www.JessicaHicks.com

The Restaurant at

Join Us for Sunday Brunch!

featuring Eggs Benedict, Our Famous Bloody Marys, and a view of the Golf Course!

LUNCH: Daily 11:30am-3pm LITE BITES: Daily 3-5:30pm DINNER: Weds-Sat 5:30-9pm BRUNCH: Sun 10:30am-3pm

Our restaurant is open to the public.

508.325.0335 12 W. Miacomet Road www.miacometgolf.com

FULL BREAKFAST MENU SERVED ALL DAY! SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM AVAILABLE!

SPECIALS:

GRILLED CHEESE & CHOWDER $8.95 Friendly, Fun, Fast, Affordable, Family Food

508.228.5418 EasyStreetCantina.com

Sun-Wed 6:45am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 6:45am-2am

CORNER OF EASY & BROAD STREETS Try our sister restaurant at Children’s Beach, Children’s Café!

Enter our photo contest to win cash prizes and see your photos in print! Nantucket.net/photos

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Jewel of the Isle

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508-228-2448 6 Straight Wharf

Full-service jeweler: custom Nantucket designs

JEWEL OF THE ISLE, in their convenient downtown location at 6 Straight Wharf, offers a tantalizing selection of fine jewelry, custom designs, and timepieces. Stop by and see their sparkling collection. Kelli and Gary E. Trainor can help you select the perfect piece. JEWEL OF THE ISLE is the only on-island jewelry shop that offers on-premise repairs & off-island www.jeweloftheisle.com prices. Come to JEWEL OF THE ISLE for your jewelry needs.

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

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 www.thejewelersgallery.com Nantucket since 1971. Open daily.

Johnstons of Elgin

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

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

johnstonscashmere.com 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.

Jola Studio-Gallery of goldsmith and designer JOLAnta Gutnik

508-325-6999 29 Centre Street

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

Nantucket Pearl Company American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

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

Pageo

508-228-6899 46 Main Street

Open daily with new arrivals!

Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

www.pageo.com PAGEO offers some of the most unique collections of Fine Jewelry found anywhere. Come see their exclusive Misani Collection. PAGEO also offers consultations for custom pieces with warm advice from an expert staff. “Like” us on Facebook to get the latest info on special events.

R. Simantov Fine Jewelry

917-324-4410 31 Easy Street

Open daily; appointments recommended Fine jewelry in striking, unique designs

rsimantov.com 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.

Victoria Greenhood Jewelry Design

508-228-7995 7 Easy Street

Open Daily Original Gemstone Jewelry

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

Lightship Baskets

activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of digital entertainment and education in one of America’s oldest theaters. Enter the TAKE A SEAT RAFFLE and you could win your family’s name engraved on a plaque and featured on one of our main theatre seats. Raffle tickets at the Box Office, Movie Line: 508-228-1784 www.NantucketDreamland.org

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

508-228-4305 Now Playing: OTHER DESERT CITIES at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St A razor-sharp play that will keep you on the edge of your seat TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 50 years. Playing now is OTHER DESERT CITIES. In this riveting drama, by award-winning playwright Jon Robin Baitz, Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother, and her aunt. Announcing that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history, Brooke draws a line in the sand and dares them to cross it. Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in 2012, this biting, razor sharp play will keep you on the edge of your seat. “Built with gleaming dialogue, tantalizing hints of a dangerous mystery and a structural care that brings to mind a Broadway hit from another age.”—The New York Times. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508228-4305 or visit www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Coming soon: STEEL MAGNOLIAS, opening September 11. theatreworkshop.com

White Heron Theatre Company

Museums & Sites Nantucket Historical Association

No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns.

Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike.

All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. See the Historic Sites page in this publication for a complete listing of NHA sites. www.nha.org

Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs 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 A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet.

Pets Cold Noses

Dreamland Foundation

508-332-4822 TAKE A SEAT RAFFLE! 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

508-228-5477 Open daily at Straight Wharf

A special downtown pet boutique

COLD NOSES offers a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories and necessities for your pets.

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

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

508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street

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

kozyk-9dogcare@hotmail.com

Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More!

More than just a movie theatre

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

Your portal to Nantucket history

Kozy K-9 Dog Care

Movies & Theatre

www.whiteherontheatre.org

Get your tickets now for the White Heron production: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE. a masterful, utterly hilarious comedy about grown siblings and the complications of managing their recently deceased parents and the family’s country estate in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. A mash-up of Chekov’s comedies, the result is an absolutely hysterical look at grown sibling relationships. Winner of the 2013 Tony award for best play. The play will be presented through September 9 in The Dreamland Theatre. White Heron Theatre Company tickets are available by calling 508-228-2156, & can be purchased at whiteherontheatre.org.

Karol Lindquist

Make a lightship basket with island-born master Karol Lindquist. A basketmaker for more than 30 years, she sells at Nantucket Looms and teaches around the country. Choose from a variety of sizes and shapes, in oak or cane construction. Evening or day classes, year-round.

Call or email karol.lindquist@gmail.com for more information.

508-228-2156

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Performing in The Dreamland Studio Theatre

By appt

508-680-6785 Traditional Lightship Baskets; year-round studio/workshop; lessons

Sept. 3 - 9, 2015

508-208-7996 Where your dog’s needs are the first priority.

Let Kozy K-9’s caring staff make your dog’s needs the first priority. Providing overnight dog care when you are away and dog walking or house visits when your schedule is busy.

Shoes & Handbags Island Cashmere Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

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

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

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

johnstonscashmere.com 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.

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sun. from 10-6 - Summer Sale!

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 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. www.nantucketreds.com MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

ViVi G Shoes

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Tours - Walking 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. Get more information and reservations at www.nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours See Events for Tours & Times

508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket” 3 years in a row

The 2-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Fifty Shades of Fabulous: the Story of Nantucket, Into the Heart of the Seas: the History of Nantucket Whaling, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, Nantucket’s Historic Mansions, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details.

508-228-0411 25 Centre Street

Raven’s Walk 508-257-4586 See calendar of events for dates & times of walks www.ravens-walk.com Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England”

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

Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her Great Expectations History Walk, Inside the Graveyards Tour, Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket, and Raven’s Night Walk are great for adults and families. Along the way, you will hear tales of Nantucket’s past infused with ghostly encounters that took place throughout the centuries. Or you’ll hear all about Nantucket’s beginnings, and its fascinating history.

Kids will love Raven’s Tales of Pirates & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times, visit ravens-walk.com.

Open daily - SUMMER SALE Chic Shoes, Haute Handbags, and Accessories

Special Events Annual Cranberry Festival Milestone Cranberry Bog 220 Milestone Road

508-228-2884 Saturday, October 11 from 11 am to 4 pm

www.nantucketconservation.org Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s annual CRANBERRY FESTIVAL - A celebration of the cranberry harvest - a day of community fun for the whole family with bog tours, hay rides, sheep shearing demonstrations, herding dog demonstration, events for kids, live music, food, fresh cranberries and cranberry products. Parking is $10 per car, admission is free. 11 am – 4 pm. Milestone Cranberry Bog 220 Milestone Road.

Tours by Bike Nantucket Bike Tours 508-825-5362 Leaving Daily at 10:30 am & 2 pm 31 Washington Street Voted #1 on Trip Advisor’s “Outdoor Activities” on Nantucket Join us on a Nantucket Bike Tour as we pedal you through town center, around various historical locations, and even out to Cisco Brewery! Our tours are a comfortable and active way to experience the highlights of Nantucket. We provide the bikes, helmets, water bottles, and interactive, passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Please book your tour in advance or call us to learn about our custom tours. nantucketbybike.com

Sunglasses Summer Shades The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Oliver Peoples, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Rayban, Tom Ford, Smith, Michael Kors, Burberry, 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. Open daily.

Tours - Beach Great Point Natural History Tour

508-228-6799 Leaving daily at 9am and 1pmat Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Call for times of Sunset Tours www.thetrustees.org/ccwr

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

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 Sunset Tours and Private Tours.

Nantucket is located 26 miles from Cape Cod’s mainland port of Hyannis. Take a leisurely 2 hour and 15 minute voyage on our traditional ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket. Or ride in style and luxury on board our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, which gets you to Nantucket in just one hour. steamshipauthority.com

Tours - Bus

Watches

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

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

BENRUS Legendary American Timepieces

BENRUS, founded as a watch company in 1921, was once strictly known for manufacturing legendary timepieces for the U.S. military. Almost a century later, BENRUS is now a fullfledged lifestyle brand, selling modernized military watches, accessories and apparel. Visit BENRUS on Nantucket at 21 Main Street and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BENRUSnantucket www.benrus.com

The Trinity Collection Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 Open daily at 50 Main Street

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

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

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

508.825.0915 Open Daily from 10 am at 21 Main Street

Weddings Nantucket Weddings Enter our Photo Contest

508-228-9165, ext. 101 www.NantucketWeddings.com

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

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Events & Entertainment from page 34

4 PM - Pirate Walk: Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse & hear tales of infamous pirates who sailed past our shores, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships of New England. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

5 PM - AAN - 70th Anniversary Picnic Bring a festive picnic with goodies to eat & to share. Prizes for the Best Classic Picnic Spread, Most Creative, and the Most Elaborate Use of Jell-O. Artists Association will provide music, cake, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Open to the public. 24 Amelia Drive 6 PM - “Other Desert Cities” by Theatre Workshop In this riveting drama Brooke returns home after a 6-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, brother, & aunt. She’s about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal & tragic event in the family’s history, & Brooke draws a line in the sand & dares them to cross it. Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & witness one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min. walk featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 haunted hotels. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 age 7-12. Cash only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts by the bank, at 8:20pm.

10 to 1 PM - Annual Summer Contest Karaoke Finals Over $2000 in cash prizes at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street & the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk, with historic commentary. Down streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

9 AM to 12:30 PM - Children’s Creative Movement Children’s Creative Movement on the bandstand with Marjory Trott, held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Fee charged/class 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10:30 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket A few island women went whaling with their husbands; others stayed & got involved in astronomy, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist movement...

Hear their stories. Meet at corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

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

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Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket On this tour, hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; teens & seniors $15; Kids $10.

1:30 to 4 PM - Live music at Cisco Brewers 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 to 7 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6 to 7:30 PM - Free Drum Circle with Gary Drum Circle with Gary held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 6 to 8:30 PM - Live Music by Mollie Glazer at Breeze Cafe Celebrate Labor Day with dinner and live piano music by Mollie Glazer on the Breeze Bar & Café Patio at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508228-4730.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & witness one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7:30 PM - “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” A masterful, hilarious comedy about grown siblings & complications of their recently deceased parents & managing the family’s country estate. A mash-up of Chekov’s comedies, the result is a hysterical look at grown sibling relationships. Presented by White Heron Theatre in Dreamland, 17 South Water Street. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route The Original Nantucket Ghost walk begun in 1998, Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mile long and lasts 80 min. $20. Adults, $15 for 65+ & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by the bank. Arrive 10 min. early. 508-332-0953 9 PM - Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s astronomers for a tour of the starry sky and telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

9 AM to 12:30 PM - Children’s Creative Movement Children’s Creative Movement on the bandstand with Marjory Trott, held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Fee charged/class 9 AM to 1 PM - Grand Banks Dory Model Class 1 of 4 Taught by Mark Sutherland: Carve a wooden scale model of this iconic fishing boat. $450. Registration required: 508-228-1894.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. continued on page 53

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10:30 AM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Step back in time & visit the final resting places of interesting people who left a footprint on Nantucket. Each gravestone has a story to tell; on our walk we’ll visit gravestones in 2 cemeteries. Meet at the Pacific Bank at the top of Main St. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mile, 90 minute historic walk through the radiant, beautiful village of Siasconset. $20 adults, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 Kids (7-12).

Cash only. No reservations necessary. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 minute ride to Siasconset.

Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Ln. nantucketice.org 1 PM - Pirate Walk: Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse & hear tales of infamous pirates who sailed past our shores, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships of New England. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 6 PM - Beads with Wine & Cheese Bring a friend and come create some beautiful jewelry! Held at Akimbo Beads and Things, 119b Pleasant Street. 508-901-5032 4:30 to 7 PM - Hymn 4 Her Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6 to 8 PM - Live Music by Sean Lee at Breeze Cafe Enjoy dinner and live acoustic guitar music with Sean Lee at Breeze Bar & Cafe Patio at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.

6:30 to 7:30 PM - ELL - English Conversation Circle Practice conversational English in a casual, friendly group setting. Free, open to English learners. Nantucket Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & witness one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7:30 PM - “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” A masterful, hilarious comedy about grown siblings & complications of their recently deceased parents & managing the family’s country estate. A mash-up of Chekov’s comedies, the result is a hysterical look at grown sibling relationships. Presented by White Heron Theatre in Dreamland, 17 South Water Street. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

9 PM - Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s astronomers for a tour of the starry sky & telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 7:50 AM - Birding Field Trip Birding Field Trip with Linda Loring Nature Foundation trips led by experienced ornithologist Vern Laux; destination depends on season and weather. Meet at 110 Eel Point Road for a 8:00 am departure. Bring binoculars. $10 (free for LLNF members). 508-325-0873 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

8:30 AM - Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town

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A 2 mile, 45 minute, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary to two beautiful, virtually undiscovered parks in the town area. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Meet at corner of Centre St. & Main St. Gathers at 8:20 am. 508-332-0953.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

9 AM to 12:30 PM - Children’s Creative Movement Children’s Creative Movement on the bandstand with Marjory Trott, held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Fee charged/class 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mile, 90 minute stroll. $20 Adults, $15 Seniors (65+) and Teens & $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. No reservations necessary.

Meet at the Corner of Federal St. & India St. outside the Atheneum fence.

Arrive 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM - Spirit & Tragedy of Whaleship Essex: A Walking Play One-woman play depicting lives of Capt. George Pollard, Jr., First Mate Owen Chase & Cabin Boy Thomas Nickerson & their harrowing experiences on whaleship Essex. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. Meet outside Whaling Musem, 13 Broad St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket On this tour, hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; teens & seniors $15; Kids $10.

2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 to 7 PM - Hymn 4 Her Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. Learn how we make great wine. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 5 to 10 PM - Twin Lobster Wednesday at Met on Main Classic twin lobsters: steamed, grilled or salt & pepper fried or as Lobster Mac & Cheese or Lobster Fra Diavolo. $34.99 each. Met on Main, 38 Main St 6 PM - Science Speaker Series - Kelley Beatty, Ph.D. Discover how light pollution affects your health and what can be done about it. Held at The Maria Mitchell Science Center, 33 Washington Street.

Free for Members & $10 for Non-Members 6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & witness one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Join in for an evening of knitting and crocheting at the Nantucket Atheneum Main Floor Reading Area, 1 India St. 7:30 PM - “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” A masterful, hilarious comedy about grown siblings & complications of their recently deceased parents & managing the family’s country estate. A mash-up of Chekov’s comedies, the result is a hysterical look at grown sibling relationships. Presented by White Heron Theatre in Dreamland, 17 South Water Street. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org continued on page 54

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7:30 PM - “Other Desert Cities” by Theatre Workshop In this riveting drama Brooke returns home after a 6-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, brother, & aunt. She’s about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal & tragic event in the family’s history, & Brooke draws a line in the sand & dares them to cross it. Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

8 to 9 PM - Free Lecture: John Piotti - The Future of Farming John Piotti will give a talk on the future of farming in New England. Held at The Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street. Free Admission 8 to 11 PM - Live Music Yellow Red performs live at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 Mile, 90 min. walk featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 haunted hotels. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 age 7-12. Cash only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts by the bank, at 8:20pm.

10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Music Party DJ Music Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street & the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk, with historic commentary. Down streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min. early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour with Shearwater Cruise Nantucket Harbor & learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era; see landmarks from that time. Coffee+a gift incl.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

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tified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. Discussions start at 8:30 am sharp. $15 at the door, packages available.

This week’s chat is: Awesome Productivity - Ten Time Traps to Avoid.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour An oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wilfelife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr.

9 AM to 1 PM - Cottage Tub Basket Class 1 of 2 In this two-day class, make a basket from a native New England tree. Students will weave hand-pounded brown ash over a form into a graceful shape. The remainder of basket is cherry wood, including the base, steam bent rims, and handles. $350. Register: 508-228-1894.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals & birds. Reservations 508-228-7037, Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10:30 AM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Step back in time & visit the final resting places of interesting people who left a footprint on Nantucket. Each gravestone has a story to tell; on our walk we’ll visit gravestones in 2 cemeteries. Meet at the Pacific Bank at the top of Main St. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mile, 90 minute historic walk through the radiant, beautiful village of Siasconset. $20 adults, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 Kids (7-12).

Cash only. No reservations necessary. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 minute ride to Siasconset.

Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-332-0953.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Pirate Walk: Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse & hear tales of infamous pirates who sailed past our shores, shipwrecks, & mysterious ghost ships of New England. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its crew, focusing on the survivors & their lives on the island. Learn about whaling in 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 to 7 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Tasting of 8 wines, incl our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking Cisco Brewers Courtyard. Learn how we make great wine. $25 or $40 with a cheese plate. Reservations recommended: 415548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA Drop-In English Class English classes for beginners, intermediate, & advanced speakers. Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum. Atheneum, 1 India Street 6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights $55.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage & witness one of the best sunsets in the world.

Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Daily trip time may change with the setting sun) 7:30 PM - “Other Desert Cities” by Theatre Workshop In this riveting drama Brooke returns home after a 6-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, brother, & aunt. She’s about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal & tragic event in the family’s history, & Brooke draws a line in the sand & dares them to cross it. Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at “The Hub,” Main & Federal sts. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10.

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