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Anyone Can Be an Artist at AAN’s Collaboration Exhibit This week and next, paintings by members of the Nantucket community will be on display alongside work by member artists of the Nantucket Artists Association in the AAN’s annual Collaboration Exhibition. This popular show opens with a festive reception from 6 to 8 pm this Friday, September 11 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Most AAN exhibitions feature work solely by AAN members, however this annual show is open for participation from the community at large. Everyone may submit up to six pieces of work. Now in its eleventh year, Collaboration has become a popular and beloved AAN tradition, with every piece in the show measuring 10 inches by 10 inches. The work is hung in a grid-like pattern on the gallery walls throughout the two-story building. “This is an exhibition that everyone looks forward to and is a favorite among our artists as well as the public,” said Peter J. Greenhalgh, AAN gallery sales manager. “It is truly fascinating to see the many different way artists approach a 10 x 10 canvas, all the same size, and yet each piece has its own individual character. Because of the vast number of works, the walls are literally covered in a mosaic pattern that is a sight to behold. We welcome visitors to the gallery to see the colorful works by friends, neighbors, and community members.” The Solo Show Spotlight Artist during this exhibition is Robert Frazier, AAN curator of exhibition, who will also give a short demonstration of his painting technique during an informal talk at the Spotlight Series Artist talk on Saturday, September 12 at 10 am in the gallery, 19 Washington Street. The Collaboration Exhibition will be on display from September 11 to 28 at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street, a stone’s throw from Main St. For more about the AAN, visit nantucketarts.org.

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Today’s Nantucket

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary. Down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Cruise through Nantucket Harbor aboard the Minke. Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks that still exist from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reser-vations 508-228-7037 or www.Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Coaching at the Corner Get a great start to your Thursday morning with Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. Discussions start 8:30 am sharp. $15 at door, pkgs available. This week: Awesome Productivity - Ten time Traps to Avoid. 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 - 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 2-day class, make a basket from hand-pounded brown ash and cherry wood. Many techniques will be covered during the class. $350. Limited to 10 student, 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 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime his-

tory and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 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 PM - Whaling Museum Hours Summer hours for the Nantucket Island Whaling Museum are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 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 mi, 90 min historic walk through the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20; $15 for 65+ & teens; $5 age 7-1). Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 min 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 - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse. During our walk, you will hear tales of infamous pirates who sailed past our shores, shipwrecks, and the mysterious ghost ships of New England. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel located at 77 Easton St. $20, Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. continued on page 18

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Native Grapes by Dr. Sarah D. Oktay Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station (see yesterdaysisland.com for expanded article, website links, & notations)

As you walk around the island this month, take a deep breath and tell me what you smell. If you are at the Nantucket Field Station, the scent of Welch’s grape jelly is wafting through the air. Late August and September is the best time to harvest our native Fox grape (Vitis labrusca), which grows on hardy vines that thrive in sandy soils and covers large portions of Nantucket. This year we have had a very dry summer with less than half our normal allotment of rain of 7.41 inches. Some of the grapes and other berries have shriveled up in the sun, heat, and dry conditions, but some of the grapes have gotten sweeter and are ready to be picked and used. Nantucket grapes are ideally used for jams and jelly instead of wine. Our native fox grapes scientific name is super “Latin-y” and comes from “Vitis” which is Latin for “vine” and “Labrusca” the early Latin name for “wild vine.” Vitis labrusca, or fox grape, is a species of grape native to the eastern United States. It is the source of many grape cultivars, including Concord grapes, which are the largest cultivar, estimated at 80% of labrusca production. The species is used primarily for sweet grape juice and associated products such as jelly, jam, and preserves, bringing to mind that “Welch” jelly flavor we all have embedded in our memories. Other cultivars include the Catawba, Delaware, Niagara, and much rarer Ives grape. Early colonists mention the fox grape by name frequently in American history. From A History of Wine in America, John Bonoeil, describing the grapes of Virginia in 1622, writes that “another sort of Grapes there is, that runne upon the ground, almost as big as a Damson, very sweet, and maketh deepe red Wine, which they call a Fox-Grape.” A report dated 1638 says: “I have not seene as yett any white grape excepting the foxgrape which hath some stayne of white”; John Parkinson writes in 1640 of “The Foxe Grape” that “hath more rugged barke”; and another writer in 1687 speaks of “The Fox-grape . . . in itself an extraordinary grape.” William Penn in 1683 writes of “fox grape” as an established name in American speech.”

The origin of the name “fox grape” has veered wildly and somewhat desperately in many international texts to have been derived from everything from the Aesop’s fable of the fox and the grapes to a theory that the sweet smell attracts foxes and other small mammals. Other writers have tried to find a link between intoxication to the derivation of “fox” as in “outfox” to refer to its alcoholic qualities, but most fox grapes have a very low sugar content and hence a low alcohol content when fermented. Some 18th and 19th century French oenophiles attributed the name to a derisive word illustrating the inferior quality of the wild grapes from the New World. The preponderance of evidence points to the name originating from a musky smell similar to a fox. More than 40 species of native grapes grew wild in North America when the colonists arrived. The Massachusetts colonists tasted these grapes and attempted to make wine from them. They were disappointed with the “foxy” or “musky” odor and soon started importing the more familiar Vitis vinifera from Europe. Wine was so important to these early colonists, that more than 20,000 acres of grapevines had been planted by the early 1700s. Governor Winthrop took over Governor’s Island in Boston for the purpose of growing grapes. Unfortunately, these imported vines quickly died. Only those grapes bred from native species or hybrids of European and native grapes succeeded. The settlers blamed the grape failure on cold temperatures and yearround high humidity. While these problems may have hampered growth, it was a tiny parasitic louse called Phylloxera that was responsible for killing the European grapevines. Over time, the native species had developed a resistance to the louse, but imported grapevines had no resistance, and their root systems were quickly destroyed. In turn, when French explorers first saw the highly productive grapes in the New World, they were quite excited by the high yield and robust growth they observed. They had been told of continued on page 9

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THIS WEEK

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NANTUCKET HISTORY

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

A September 11, 1915 article in the Inquirer & Mirror announced that cranberries harvested from island bogs would now be shipped in barrels labelled “Island Brand.” The new labels would also include a map of the island which the writer noted would be excellent advertising for Nantucket. For several years prior, Nantucket cranberries had been shipped all over the world in barrels marked “Cape Cod Cranberries.” Cranberries have always grown naturally on Nantucket, as do their cousin the blueberry. Native Americans harvested the tart berries for both culinary and medicinal purposes and may have taught the English settlers how to use them. The wet bogs where cranberries like to grow helped sustain islanders during the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, when all trade with Nantucket was prevented by both the British and the Patriots. Islanders were close to starving by the end of both those wars, and Nantucketers harvested what they could from the land and sea and kept themselves warm by burning peat from the bogs. The first commercial cranberry operation started on Cape Cod in 1814, and by the 1820s cranberries were being shipped to Europe. But it would not be until 1857 that people grew them commercially on Nantucket. In 1880 well known painter Eastman Johnson famously captured Nantucket citizens harvesting wild cranberries in his painting “The Cranberry Harvest On The Island of Nantucket.” At the turn of the twentieth century, commercial growers in southeastern Massachusetts debated and rejected expanding their operations to Nantucket. Finally in 1904 William T. Makepeace, the largest cranberry grower in the continued on page 12

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Red Wheelbarrow by Robert P. Barsanti As ordered, a pile of rich loam appeared at end of the driveway on Tuesday morning. The loam had come from the dump, created from the garbage and trash of the previous hundred years of half eaten sandwiches and rotting milk. Give food enough time, and it will dream itself back into dirt. By Thursday, the first green shoots of something were curling around the edges of the pile. By Saturday, the shoots had become stands of poison ivy and beach grass. It would need to either be moved, mowed, or pruned. By September, the guests have returned to other homes. Their cars are heavier for sand, for mildewing towels left in the far back, and for rolling Nectars that rattle under the passenger seat during tight turns in the parking lot. Everything else they left on island. The lobster shells remain at the back of the garden, where someone assumed nobody would ever find them. Aside from seagulls, rats, and a few wandering dogs, they might have been right. They left dirty sheets, half empty containers of half-and-half, Clamato, and Fish Eye Chardonnay. The furniture remains on this side of serviceable, propped up by bound copies of Reader’s Digest and an old phone booth. When I walk through the houses, I make up a punch list of work that could be done, that should be done, and that must be done. Invariably, the work that gets done isn’t on any of those lists. For nine months, Nantucket lives in screen savers, calendars, and behind the eyelids. The owner sits at his desk, spinning a pencil from tip to eraser to tip, on hold with his insurance company, and his thoughts retreat to an evening on the porch with a Whale’s Tale, a tray of crackers, and Philbrick. The weather remains fine, the air cool, and the wicker chair sturdy. When I call him about replacing the broken closet doors, the Garfield shaped watermark over the kitchen, or the rotted, sagging chairs, he mentally puts the Philbrick down, sips the beer and can’t understand it; Entropy is the dreamer. In his mind, everything is just great. “I don’t think you need to do anything really big, but you know,” he says. “We should probably put some more loam and fertilizer on the lawn.” We walk around in a dream until we trip over the warped step. Next summer, when he drives up to the front door, he will wonder why I never took care of the chairs. But the lawn will be well fed. continued on page 16

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Cider Revolution by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits The leaves are starting to fall, the kids are back in school, and it’s time to enjoy the next couple of weeks on Nantucket that will lead us into an Indian Summer. This is a time for us to reflect on new projects for the fall, reap what we have sown over the summer months, and discover something else to drink besides crisp white wines and dry rosé (at least for the time being). Look no further than a beverage that has quite a bit of New England history. Cider in its simplest form is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples. It is often referred to as “hard cider,” so as not to be confused with cider from the local farm stand that has not been fermented and does not contain any alcohol. Cider has long been considered a very popular drink worldwide, yet it’s much better known and more often consumed in Europe than in the United States. The British drink a great deal of cider; the UK has the highest per capita consumption than any other country. History always plays a role in the development of any alcoholic beverage, typically based on necessity, and especially when it concerns politics and wars. When the pilgrims arrived in the New World, cider was their drink of choice. They brought the custom of imbibing it with them coupled with the lack of a sufficient water filtration system on hand. The prolific, hardy apple tree offered a solution to this lack of clean drinking water problem. Apple trees proved to be sustainable and did not need to be replanted, fertilized or watered every year as so other crops. Cider consumption in the United States began to decline, however, in the early 1900s with the introduction of beer making in New England. It also suffered as one of the side effects of Prohibition; cider production did not rebound after the repeal as well as other alcohol industries. The trends are starting to change here in the New World—hard cider has jumped aboard the craft beverage train. The growth in cider consumption in the United States continued on page 14

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Native Grapes from page 5

this musky, “foxy” smell and taste and they assumed that the off flavor would be eliminated by moving the vines to the “superior” soil in France's vineyards. They potted some up and shipped them back to France. Indeed the grapes kept their high yield and robust growth....but, the flavor was still foxy. What was not clear at first was that the potted grapes from North America also brought the Phylloxera to France. The French grape hosts had no defense against the exotic alien aphid and the vines started dying rapidly. Germany and Italy closed their borders and trade with France in a vain attempt to keep out the pest. Thousands of acres of vineyards were lost. The solution was found in grafting, or joining the aphid-resistant rootstock of the fox grape to Vitis vinifera. Today all European grape varieties are grown on the roots of their American cousins. Unfortunately, this same cycle of pest exchange may be occurring again as the parasitic leafhopper, Erythroneura vulnerata, which occurs on our fox grape has been recently observed for the first time in Europe. The fox grape is a liana (a woody plant with a vine-like growth form). It is characteristic of the fox grape to have vines that have tendrils on every node of the cane (alternated with clusters). Fox grape vines can climb higher and grip trees and other woody plant species tighter, which leads to their “kudzu” type draping over plants on the island. Fox grape can creep over everything in its path, and can engulf and even knock down shrubs such as bayberry (Morella pensylvanica aka Myrica pensylvanica) and red cedar (Juniperus virginiana). Tendrils are specially adapted organs that help vines climb. Tendrils are thigmotropic: that is, when one touches an object such as a stem or a stretched wire, a hormone is released in the tendril that alters its straight growth to a rapidly coiling spiral. Fox grape can have stems more than an inch in diameter. Tendrils have one disadvantage in that they can only wrap around relatively small stems. The large grape vines in mature forests all must have had their start when the surrounding trees were small. The Native Americans cultivated wild grapes. As is the case for many wild plants, a large amount of medicinal remedies were derived from all parts

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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. MONDAY: Historic Houses, 1746 Windmill Route • WEDNESDAY: Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town FRIDAY: Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point Starts at 8:30am at Centre & Main, top of Main Street, in front of the bank steps. Please arrive 10 min early. $15 person

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. A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years Hot Coffee • Warm Doughnuts Fresh Squeezed Juices Homemade Soups • Specialty Salads Burgers • Sandwiches Breakfast served ‘til closing

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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.

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(10:30am Friday, for ages 13 and up)

Conmen, loose women, hippies, gigolos, bordellos, & opium dens are featured in this 2/3 mi, 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 Breakfast Daily, 6am-2pm; Sunday, 6am-1pm Lunch Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm

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A 2/3 mile, 90 min. downtown historic walk led by the 3-time runner-up in the 2015 History Quiz Bowl. Starts at 2pm at Centre & Main, top of Main Street, in front of the bank steps. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

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of the plant except for the roots, which are poisonous. The Cherokees used the grapes for relief from diarrhea, urinary tract infections, thrush, and indigestion. The wilted leaves were used to reduce breast tenderness after the birth of a child. The Mohegans made poultices for headaches and pain from the leaves. And of course, the Native Americans also used the fruit as food. The natural range for the fox grape is in all the eastern states except Florida. The only western state it is currently found in is Nevada, although it has started an expansion into western states such as Wisconsin as an escapee from introductions of the vine. Grapes are true berries and their skins impart the color most often associated with a wine’s hue. Eating grapes is good for your health and your heart. Grapes have a high sugar content, making them a good energy source. They contain Vitamin A, B1, B2, C, iron, potassium, niacin, minerals, pectin, organic acids (malic, tartric), and fiber. Grape skins and seeds contain tannins. The seeds also contain an edible oil which is rich in Vitamin E and polyunsaturated fatty acids. When extracted using heat, it does not become rancid and can be used in cooking. Recently in the mainstream press we have been hearing about the advantages of phytonutrients in our diet as a defense against many cancer and heart disease. Phytonutrients are biologically active substances responsible for giving plants their fragrance, color and flavor. They also help protect plants from pests, viruses, bacteria. and excessive sunlight. Grape phytonutrients include catech, resveratol, quercetin, and anthocyanin. Resveratol, found primarily in the skin of grapes, has been found to fight liver and colon cancers. It is also believed to reduce heart disease through its anti-inflammatory properties. Several research studies are looking into the positive effects of grapes on lowering LDL and total cholesterol, decreasing oxidation of LDL cholesterol, reducing clotting of platelets, lowering both systolic and diastolic blood pressure and improving arterial elasticity. In addition, compounds found in purple grape juice and wine have been found to fight urinary tract infections and to block a dangerous cardiovascular effect of second-hand smoke. Certainly an excellent reason to enjoy continued on page 11

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of glass of wine or grape juice. A local historical link for the fox grape comes from the book Nantucket Wild Flowers by Alice Owen Albertson. In describing this plant, Albertson mentions that the preferred habitat is low thickets, open places, and bare sandy fields. She describes the vine as climbing by multiply branched forked tendrils with woody young branches, shredded bark, and leaves scattered opposite a tendril or flower cluster that is light green with tawny hairs. The tawny furry bottom of the leaves was another red herring investigated by other researchers while tracking the etymology of the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;fox grape.â&#x20AC;? Albertson goes on to tell us that the fruit is a pulpy berry with a deep purple or amber or greenish purple color with a sweet musky flavor. She was impressed by the luscious jams made by the Nantucket people and observed that a very old vine near Abram's Point measured twenty one inches around the base and seventeen inches a foot above. Thus, the tradition of the wild fox grape has become interwoven into our island natural heritage. I hope you will get out there and pick some grapes and enjoy the natural bounty of one of Nantucket most common plants. While you are out looking for grapes, there are still some beach plums out there that are ready to be picked. Last year I wrote about our abundant harvest and this year also looks to be a decent year for them; read more at yesterdaysisland.com/nantuckets-beach-plums

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state, along with several others, planted cranberries on a 10-acre Nantucket plot on the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eastern end near â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sconset. They were skeptical, Makepeace later told a reporter for the New Bedford Standard Times. But by 1914 Nantucket was home to the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest contiguous cranberry bog near located Gibbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond. The company was harvesting 8,000 to 10,000 barrels of cranberries a year from 300 acres. Makepeace and his partners had discovered that Nantucket was an ideal place to grow, owing part to the naturally wet and boggy valleys of the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moors.

The berries were always picked in the autumn, after they turn a deep red color. The bogs were flooded with water so the ripe berries will float and the harvest was very labor intensive. For a short time each fall migrant farm workers from different parts of the world came to Nantucket to harvest cranberries. The painstaking work of picking by hand (at $1.60 a bushel in 1896) slowly gave way to mechanized methods such as using a scoop (workers were paid 25 cents an hour using the scoop) and later a scoop with metal teeth that combed through the low tangled cranberry vines with ease. In 1916 the Nantucket Cranberry Company was the first in New England to harvest berries using a machine, which proved faster and more efficient continued on page 13

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than picking by hand. The machine was invented by Nantucket Cranberry Company president Horace B. Maglathlin. Growers from all over New England took note of Maglathlin’s machine, nicknamed the “horse-picker.” Maglathlin, a resident of Kingston, Massachusetts, received a patent for his machine the following year. The Nantucket cranberry operation was part of a cooperative of growers in Southeastern Massachusetts who produced two-thirds of the nation’s cranberry crop by 1914. Every grower received a share in the company and their success grew tenuous during World War I, when a sugar shortage prevented food manufacturers and home cooks from making cranberry products for Thanksgiving. By 1930, three large Massachusetts cranberry growers merged to form the Ocean Spray cooperative, which is still in business today. For much of its history of commercial growing, the supply of cranberries has exceeded the demand for them, which has resulted in very slim profit margins and extreme competition among growers. The business was further hurt by a 1959 contamination recall by the federal government when that year’s crop was tainted by the herbicide aminotriazole. Suffering from the loss of millions of dollars, growers learned to rebrand by creating new products like cranberry apple juice and by promoting cranberries at all times of the year, not just during the Thanksgiving holiday. A 1962 federal marketing order stabilized the volatile cranberry market by coordinating supply and demand, although the problem of oversupply still plagues growers. On Nantucket the cranberry bogs changed owners many times until 1969 when island residents Roy Larsen, Walter Beinecke Jr., and Arthur Dean purchased them, along with more than seven hundred acres of undeveloped land surrounding it. The men gave the land to the Nantucket Conservation Foundation (NCF) so that the NCF could generate income from the bogs. Today, the NCF cultivates twenty-four separate cranberry bogs totaling 195 acres and produces nearly 2 million pounds of cranberries every year. Part of the yield also comes from the NCF’s organic operation at the Windswept Bog. The Nantucket Conservation Foundation celebrates the cranberry harvest with a free one-day festival: this year it will be held on Saturday, October 10 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Milestone Cranberry Bog, 220 Milestone Road.

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is largely due to the increase in its domestic production. While hard cider can be made from any type of apples, those considered cider apples produce a juice when pressed that is tart and dry, yet sweet. This makes them perfect for making cider, but awful for eating as is. The best are naturally fermented using fresh pressed apple juice, not from concentrate. Look for a cider that sources their apples from a local orchard. Many of them also donate their pressed apples to local farmers for animal feed. Think of this concept as “branch-to-bottle,” similar to the farm-to-table concept. Cider making is very similar to the process of making wine. Once the apples are harvested, they are ground to make a pomace. This pulp is then transferred to a press where the juice is extracted. Ale or wine yeast is added to the juice, which then goes through a lengthy fermentation process in which the sugar is converted to alcohol. Because fermentation is done at a lower temperature (40-60 degrees F) in order to maintain the delicate aromas, it can sometimes take up to three months in order for the process to be completed. Some ciders will be clear after production and not need any filtration. A yeast that would be used for producing Champagne or wine will produce a more clear cider, where using an ale yeast will produce a cider that is typically cloudy. Mass produced ciders are typically filtered and tend to look like crisp, dry sparkling wine, whereas artisanal producers make cider with a stronger flavor and some color or cloudiness. Before all the sugar is fermented completely dry, the juice is “racked” by separating the juice from the yeast. This stops any further fermentation and allows the finished product to achieve the desired sweetness. The sweeter the cider (some have as much as 23g of sugar), the lower the alcohol. In the opposite direction, the less sugar you find in your cider translates into a finished product with a higher alcohol content. All that being said, it is very rare to find a lite or low-calorie version. If you are gluten-free, cider is probably the best alcoholic drink out there for you. Plus, it’s all-natural, refreshing, and can be consumed on its own continued on page 15

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straight from the bottle (or can). Ciders have higher acidity than most hoppy beers that are difficult to pair with food, making cider a great match with several types of cuisine. This acidity also makes it a worthy ingredient in the cocktail culture if you prefer to mix it up a bit as well. Most commercial ciders only have a shelf life of a year or two, so it is recommended to consume them when they are first released. Hand-crafted ciders are age-worthy for a couple years. Barrel-aged ciders are hard to find, and are being produced more through experimentation at the moment rather than as regular offerings. The cider production industry in the United States mostly consists of small-sized cider houses that make hard cider on a regional level. The California Cider Company, which makes Ace Ciders, is located in the Sebastopol area of Sonoma County in California. It was founded in 1994 by Jeffrey House, who located his business in this historic apple growing region because it reminded him of his native England. What makes Ace Ciders unique is that they produce ciders using only the best eating apples for their juice, not the typical cider apples. Sonoma County is a historic apple growing region for Gravenstein apples. Downeast Cider House is labeled as New England’s Craft Cider. While they make several different cider options, the Original Blend is their signature cider, made where the company began in the basement of a Bates College dormitory in Maine. They eventually grew their way to Boston, where the production now takes place. Even though final production is in the city, it remains a hand-crafted cider, made from hand picked apples (Red Delicious, McIntosh, Cortland, Gala) that are freshly pressed with no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Owned by Boston Beer, Angry Orchard Hard Cider started making cider in 1995 and has been in commercial production since 2011. They looked to the traditional regions of Europe for inspiration on which varieties of apples to use. Bittersweet French apple varieties, such as Beden, Medaille d’Or, and Michelin, tend to be small and ugly in appearance and bitter on the palate. continued on page 17

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Everything runs down a bit faster out here. Entropy has set up a branch office next to the cable company, but it sends out the trucks more often. Nantucket is an island built on sand, overrun with poison ivy, and smothered by salt air. In the summer, humidity soaks the walls and breeds Jackson Pollack spreads of mildew and black mold. In the winter, weeks of high wind are interspersed with frozen pipe mornings. Entropy, however, never creeps in on your golden memories, when the beer is cold, the air is warm, and the only sand remains in your sneakers. Entropy had made a delivery to this house some time before the loam got dropped off. Inside the garage, behind the croquet set and the beach umbrella, the wheelbarrow had received a flat tire. Amid the desiccated mice cadavers and architecturally valuable spiderwebs, the tire aged, creased, and spilled its air. I brought it out into the humid September air, interred the mice into the Hydrangea, then flipped the wheel barrow over. There is a moment when the dream remains fresh in your mind and magical thinking takes root; could I just use the wheelbarrow even with the flat tire? Unfortunately not, said the coffee voice. Could I just get it refilled? Sadly, no. Could I do that fire air trick with some WD-40? The coffee voice just crosses its arms. Is there any way to avoid a trip back into town in order to buy a new tire? The question answered itself. Before I left, I checked that the shovel remained serviceable and that nothing had burned on the far side of the house. Everything wears down. Everything corrodes, warps, grinds, and settles to the ground with a final

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sigh. Then, in the arms of a final collapse, creeping life eats away at the engineered order. On Meadow Lane, a full mile from any paved road, an engine block slowly transforms into rusty life in the heart of a blackberry bush. Some farmer hoisted it out of a car or a tractor and left it for a moment, then the dream took over, and the island has been nibbling on it ever since. While we close our eyes and live in the dream of what we want, the sand, the cold, and the wet take what they can. Every structure on island, from the windmill to the golf courses to the finest house on Baxter Road may as well be castles made of sand, waiting for the incoming reach of the tide. Unfortunately, the waking work of our lives is to keep that tide away. Be it measured in time, gasoline, energy, or money, we push Entropy out the door, down the driveway, and back out onto the street. We bleach the sheets and the walls, we drain the pipes, we reshingle and repaint so that our created world can remain straight, true, and clean for another week, month, or year. Our waking life struggles against the gray and the cold. So much depends upon a red wheelbarrow. So much depends upon an afternoon of minutes spent in quotidian toil on the mean and the mundane; each step placed in a well rehearsed dance. I have done nothing so timeless and elemental as moving a pile of dirt from one spot to another: so will my children and my childrens' children. Sixty dollars later, I returned with a solid rubber wheel and returned the wheelbarrow to usefulness. Then shovel by shovel, load by load, the loam that had been a generation’s garbage was brought into the backyard and spread, shovel by shovel, load by load out onto the a lawn that clung to life inches over the eternally shifting sand.

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Culinary Italian apples, such as Fuji, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, and Gala, are juicy and lush. They experimented with hard cider for many years in order to perfect their creation. They now have their own orchard in Walden, NY, in the Hudson Valley that will produce its first harvest this fall. For a local taste of cider, be sure to check out Cisco Brewers Hard Cider. This is produced once a year and is available on tap now at Nantucket Vineyards and available at Proprietors bar & table on India Street. The whole apples from Massachusetts are brought to the island and processed at the Nantucket Vineyard’s facility. This clear, bright, dry cider has a clean finish with a slight bite to provide a slight tannic bite. Mike Harter of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyards, and Triple Eight Distillery tells us that their dry cider will soon be in 750ml bottles, along with a cranberry cider and a slightly sweet cider. As American’s taste for local hard cider continues to grow, there are sure to be new trends on the horizon in the hard cider category. Cider has the ability to have the diversification of producing single apple varietal ciders, from single orchard designations, aged in used rum/bourbon/whiskey barrels for an extended period of time, and so forth. It will be of interest to see if the supply of cider apples will be able to keep up with the demand for production. In the meanwhile, enjoy the sweet, yet tart taste of this year’s bounty as soon we make our way to beverages made from the local Nantucket cranberry bogs!

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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 2:30 PM - Book Discussion Love: A Harvesting from Heaven, offers an inspirational travelogue through the phases of the moon, a philosophical & spiritual exploration of its magic. Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington Ext. Call to reserve, 508-228-4490 2 PM - 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 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 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 continued on page 20

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5 to 7 PM - Wines of Italy Meet + Greet (& practice your Italian) with Marco Deary of Antinori Wines as he pours a superb tasting line-up from Antinori’s distinctive wine estates. Épernay. 1 N Beach St., parking in back. epernaywines.com. 508.228.2755 5 to 7 PM - Live Music by Sean Lee at Breeze Cafe Enjoy dinner and live music with a duo act, headlined by Sean Lee, on the Breeze Bar & Cafe deck at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730 5:30 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 PM - Movie: Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation PG-13, Showing in The Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 South Water St. 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 6:30 PM - Movie: A Walk in the Woods Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and come with us to watch 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. 9 PM - Movie: The End of the Tour Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 South Water St. 9 to 11 PM - Aaron Pigue at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 9:15 PM - Movie: No Escape Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 6:30 to 8 AM - Early Bird Birding Join MMA on a stroll in downtown Nantucket learning about bird species. $10. Meet at Natural Science Museum, Milk & Vestal sts. 7 to 8 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand Yoga with Bettina Broer, held at Children’s Beach Bandstand, Harbor View Way. Fee charged/class 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Thar She Blows! Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of Nantucket A 2-1/2 mile, 50 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular summer homes of The Cliff & Brant Point. Gathers at 8:20 am at the corner of Main St. and Centre St. in front of the bank steps. Cash only. $15. 508-332-0953. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Cruise through Nantucket Harbor aboard the Minke. Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks that still exist from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. 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

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10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Hours Summer hours for the Nantucket Island Whaling Museum are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 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 - 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 - 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. 11:15 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 Hear all about the founding settlers. Mary Coffin Starbuck and the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at the intersection of Main & Federal Streets. $20, Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. 508-257-4586 1 to 2 PM - Sherlock Holmes Movies - The Three Gables Classic Sherlock Holmes movie showing at Saltmarsh Center, 81 Washington Street. Call 508-228-4490 or sign up at front desk! 1:30 to 3:30 PM - Cooking Lesson Join Nancy Tyrer from the Atheneum to make Molasses Blueberry Cake. All ingredients will be supplied. Register by calling the Saltmarsh at 508-2284490.$3 fee payable to instructor. 1:30 to 4 PM - Live Music at The Brewery 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 PM - Schedule a refrigerator pickup for 9/14 Get $50 when you recycle your second refrigerator or freezer with Mass Save’s 2nd freezer or refrigerator recycling program. Call 877-545-4113 to schedule a pickup or schedule a pickup at masssave.com/recycle 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 - Live Music by Sean Lee at Breeze Cafe Enjoy dinner and live music with a duo act, headlined by Sean Lee, on the Breeze Bar & Cafe deck at The Nantucket Hotel. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Lifesavers Recognition Day Held at Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. 5:30 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 7:20 PM - Dance Party Skate Night Public Skating with disco lights at Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane. 6 to 8 PM - AAN - Collaboration 2015 Exhibition Opening This annual show exhibits art from the community at large. Artists Association Gallery, 19 Washington Street continued on page 23

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6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and come with us to watch 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 - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a smalltown beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 7 to 9 PM - Jacob Butler at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Steve Tuna & the Offshore Blues Band his live local band could be joined tonight at The Rose & Crown by some of our heroes from Holidays for Heros, 23 South Water Street 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 - Sarah Farley at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Clark’s Cove: this rarely visited site needs help. South Shore heading towards Madaket. Gorgeous spot, come just to see it! ackcleanteam.org. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Cruise through Nantucket Harbor aboard the Minke. Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks that still exist from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 9 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. 9 to 11:30 AM - Annual Elder Expo Live entertainment, door prizes, health & fitness info, Nantucket Wheelers, knitting demonstration, and many information tables. Visiting Nurses will give flu vaccine free to those with Medicare, BCBS, or Harvard Pilgrim cards; vaccine to all others for $10 donation. Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Road. 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 to 11 AM - Free Spotlight Series Artist Talk Hear Spotlight Artist Rosemary Quick discuss working in oils during this informal talk in the Artists Association Gallery, 19 Washington Street. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 24

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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 12 PM - Four Centuries Domestic Walking Tour A unique collaborative walking tour that looks at the changes in domestic life over four centuries and how it shaped homes, buildings, neighborhoods, & land use. Meet at the Oldest House at 16 Sunset Hill and explore nearby neighborhoods. $10, 10 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Hours Summer hours for the Nantucket Island Whaling Museum are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with YA author Chelsey Philpot Author Chelsey Philpot will sign copies of her book “Even in Paradise,” held at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main 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 mi, 90 min historic walk through the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20; $15 for 65+ & teens; $5 age 7-1). Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 min 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 PM - The Nantucket Paddle Battle The Race for Clean Water! A benefit for The UMass Nantucket Field Station’s water defense program. Men’s and women’s 3 Mile Paddle Recreational Course, men’s and women’s 6 Mile Paddle Elite Course & Mixed

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Team Outrigger Challenge. All standup paddle boards, kayaks and canoes welcome! 12 to 12:30 PM - National Suicide Prevention Day Ceremony Hang a ribbon in remembrance of a family member or friend lost to suicide as part of National Suicide Prevention Day. The short ceremony includes a reception and the Safe Harbor Support Group will meet at 1 pm for all those interested. Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street 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 - 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 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 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 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 26

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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: 415-548-0374; wineguy@ciscobrewers.com 5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime history & waterfront sights $55. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 6 to 7 PM - Poetry Reading with David Surette & Stephen Burt Stephen Burt is a poet, literary critic, and professor with eight published books. David R. Suretteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new book of poetry is Stable, selected and new poems that feature the animals who have blessed his life. Free admission. Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 6 to 8:30 PM - September Harvest Dinner An outdoor farm to table dinner at Bartlettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. Experience a multi-course, family style meal created by Chef Neil Patrick Hudson and featuring the fresh harvest in the magical setting of our garden center. Tax & tip included. $85; BYOB. Contact: Amy Z - 508.228.9403 x12 - amy@bartlettsfarm.com 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and come with us to watch one of the best sunsets in the world. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcur-

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 6 AM to 8 PM - Nantucket Slam Fishing Tournament This all inclusive two day competitive fishing tournament is designed to please the recreational and avid angler alike. Nantucket Slam benefits Cystic Fibrosis. To register call 1-800-966-0444 or mass-ri.cff.org/nantucket 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Thar She Blows! Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Cruise through Nantucket Harbor aboard the Minke. Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks that still exist from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. 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 - Whaling Museum Hours Hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 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 - 25th Annual Golf Tournament The Swing for The Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Held at The Sankaty Head Golf Club, Sankaty Road. More Information available at www.nantucketcottagehospital.org OR 508-825-8250 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, offered daily. Reservations 508-325-0922, 6 Oak 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. 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 PM - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a smalltown beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 3:30 to 6 PM - Earth Got the Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4 PM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse. During our walk, you will hear tales of infamous pirates who sailed past our shores, shipwrecks, and the mysterious ghost ships of New England. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel located at 77 Easton St. $20, Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

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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 5:30 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 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 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and come with us to watch 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 - 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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 6 AM to 8 PM - Nantucket Slam Fishing Tournament This all inclusive two day competitive fishing tournament is designed to please the recreational and avid angler alike. Nantucket Slam is to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis. To register call 1-800-966-0444 or mass-ri.cff.org/nantucket 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary. Down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Cruise through Nantucket Harbor aboard the Minke. Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks that still exist from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. 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 1 PM - Cottage Bird’s Nest Basket Weave a beautiful small basket with wooden handles with Eric Taylor. Member $200 & Non-Members $250, pre-registration required, call 508228-1894. Held at NHA 1800 House 4 Mill Street 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 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 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 PM - Whaling Museum Hours Summer hours for the Nantucket Island Whaling Museum are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 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 - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 65+ and Teens; $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at the Corner of Federal St. & India St. by Atheneum fence. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 continued on page 30

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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 Hear all about the founding settlers. Mary Coffin Starbuck and the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at the intersection of Main & Federal Streets. $20, Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. 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 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 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. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 5 to 8 PM - Auditions for Twelve Angry Women Audition to be in the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket’s production of “Twelve Angry Women.” Come to Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street, and be prepared to read from the script. theatreworkshop.com for details.

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5:30 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. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and come with us to watch 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 - Atheneum Writer’s Group: The Moving Pen The writer’s group is a place to meet other writers and to flex your writing muscles. free admission. Come ready to write with paper and pen. Held at The Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street 7 to 8:15 PM - Free Author Talk: Peggy Bonsee - “Silver Linings” Peggy will talk about 5 remarkable Nantucket washahsores profiled in her book. Held in The Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street 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 and telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 6 AM to 8 PM - Nantucket Slam Fishing Tournament This all inclusive two day competitive fishing tournament is designed to please the recreational and avid angler alike. Nantucket Slam is to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis. To register call 1-800-966-0444 or mass-ri.cff.org/nantucket 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Cruise through Nantucket Harbor aboard the Minke. Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks that still exist from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. continued on page 31

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9 AM to 1 PM - Hand Carved Black Heron Class 1 of 4 This four-day class will teach how to carve a traditional style confidence decoy in the style used on Nantucket and along the New England Coast. $350. Class is limited to 6 students, Registration required call 508-228-1894. 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 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Hours Summer hours for the Nantucket Island Whaling Museum are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 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 mi, 90 min historic walk through the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20; $15 for 65+ & teens; $5 age 7-1). Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board. 508-

332-0953. 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, Old Gaol and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting. 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 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Call for additional skating sessions. Backus Lane. nantucketice.org 1 PM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse. During our walk, you will hear tales of infamous pirates who sailed past our shores, shipwrecks, and the mysterious ghost ships of New England. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel located at 77 Easton St. $20, Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 2 PM - 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 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.

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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

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.

ANTIQUES DEPOT 23 Federal Street 5082281287 nantucketan quesdepot.com

Big Beers, Delicious Wine & Smooth Spirits available at all the best island restaurants and liquor stores

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.

5 Bartlett Farm Rd. | 508-325-5929 www.ciscobrewers.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop 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 www.nantucketbakeshop.com a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

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. www.ciscobrewers.com

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

Coffee Shops The Bean 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 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. www.nantucketcoffee.com

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

508-825-5929 15 Washington Street

Welcome to HANDLEBAR - a community space disguised as a coffee shop! We provide an 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 people together over coffee. Stop in and see us! handlebar.coffee

Light Food & Take-Out Annye’s Whole Foods Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

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

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Atlas BBQ & Fish House

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

Open Nightly from 5:30 pm Call in & Pick up! New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

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 Rd

Open daily 8-6pm. Introducing Game Day Takeout! Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

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. bartlettsfarm.com

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 29 Centre Street

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

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful 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. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.nantucketbistro.com

Claudette’s Catering Open daily 8am to 3pm Outdoor dining and catering

508-257-6622 Post Office Sq. Siasconset

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

Downyflake

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

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

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 www.thedownyflake.com

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

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

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

Lemon Press Organic Foods, Superfood Smoothies, Cold Press Juices & More

508-228-3800 29 Centre Street

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. www.lemonpressnantucket.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

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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

Markets Annye’s Whole Foods Open daily - COUPON in this paper Complete organic market & prepared meals

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

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 8-6pm. Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

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

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 the cobblestones of Main Street on the right side. www.arnosnantucket.com

Open Nightly from 5:30 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

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. atlasnantucket.com

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

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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 breezebarandcafe.com Tuesday-Saturday evenings.

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

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

Restaurants

Atlas BBQ & Fish House

Sept. 10 - 16, 2015

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

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 farms and select purveyors. www.DuneNantucket.com

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

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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.

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 www.theroseandcrown.com friendly — children’s menu available.

Fifty-Six Union

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

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

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

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

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

Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm.7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more. at Nantucket Commons

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

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

Open Tues.-Sat. Bar opens at 5, Dinner starts at 5:30 Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

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

nabe

508-228-5031 Serving Lunch, Dinner, Bar menu 11am -10pm, Bar open till 1 am a one-of-a-kind addition to the island’s dining scene 31 Easy Street

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

The Proprietors bar & table 508-228-7477 Dinner nightly from 5:30pm; Sunday Brunch 11-2 9 India St An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes www.proprietorsnantucket.com 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 Sunday Brunch, Lunch, Lite Bites, & Dinner

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 Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails

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,

Sushi by Yoshi

508-228-1801 Daily 11:30am to 9pm. Call for extended weekend hours Sushi & classic Japanese dishes 2 East Chestnut Street

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

Town

508-325-TOWN (8696) Brunch Daily 11am to 3pm; Dinner nightly from 5:30pm. Be adventurous, go to Town 4 East Chestnut Street

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

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

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

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

Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits Open daily 10 am to 9 pm; Island Delivery #WineExpertonACK

508-228-2755 1 North Beach Street

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

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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 PM - Ja Spirit Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 to 7 PM - Jah Spirit Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5PM to 7 PM - Auditions for Twelve Angry Women Audition to be in the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” directed/choreographed by Bryan Knowlton (7-8:30 pm dance call if needed) at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Prepare a short song and bring sheet music, accompanist will be provided. Youth ensemble is ages 9 and up. See theatreworkshop.com for more details. 5 to 7 PM - Free Book Binding Workshop Come play with Liz & Ellen as we learn to use the Vertical Chain Stitch to make a book. No experience required, all tools and materials will be supplied. Held at Nantucket Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street. 5:30 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 7:30 PM - ELL - English Conversation Circle Practice conversational English in a casual, friendly group setting. The Conversation Circle is free, open to English language learners. Nantucket Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India St.

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Best Bites of 2015 Here are our choices for “Best Bites” at Nantucket Restaurants for 2015: these are our favorite dishes among those we tasted during our Featured Restaurant visits this season—appetizers and entrees that we’d love to have again. Some of these dishes that we enjoyed during July and August were seasonal and have been replaced by autumn fare; some that we tried last spring are back on the menus for Fall. We’re confident that even if you cannot try the dishes we list here, you’re sure to find an alternative that can become your Best Bite pick! Send us a photo and description to yi@nantucket.net when you do! The Proprietors bar & table 9 India Street • 508-228-7477 • proprietorsnantucket.com There is much to love on the menu at Proprietors, and new items are added frequently. The dish we liked the best during our meal in April was Chef Tom Berry’s Seared Squid & Chips. We adored the combination of delicate texture and tongue tingling spice. The squid was meltingly tender, and we savored the fiery hot crab mayo both with the squid and with the crunchy fingerling chip garnish. A pool of cool green mojo sauce added even more bright flavors of green pepper, cilantro, lime, and jalapeno.

The Restaurant at Miacomet 12 West Miacomet Road • 508-325-0335 • www.MiacometGolf.com It’s been a few years since we’ve enjoyed a swordfish steak as good as the one they serve in The Restaurant at Miacomet. Their Grilled Swordfish revealed their chef’s finesse with fish: the steak was cooked through yet moist, beautifully seasoned, and served over mashed potatoes in a pool of luscious grape beurre blanc. Pair this with a sparkling glass of NV Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin from their wellmatched wine list and toast September! Sushi by Yoshi 2 East Chestnut Street • 508-228-1801 • sushibyyoshi.com According to manager/chef Terry Noyes, “all the really good sushi chefs on Nantucket have come through here.” At Yoshi’s the sticky sushi rice has just right tinge of vinegar, the fish is cut with precision to maximize flavor and texture, and the rolls are shaped (not mashed) with a firm but light touch. We loved their special Double Dragon Roll, with glistening fresh tuna and

Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant, 50 Easton Street BrantPointGrill.com • 508-325-1320 Thoughts of the Slow Braised Short Ribs served at BPG this spring almost makes us wish for cooler weather to arrive now. The meltingly tender beef wassnuggled into a creamy parmesan polenta surrounded by English peas, roasted pearl onions, and bone marrow carrots. A spoonful of gremolata added bright, fresh flavor. How about it, Chef Pearson: will you put this back on the menu for autumn? Pretty please?

salmon on the inside nestled next to a chunk of fresh avocado, and tuna and salmon draped overtop. A dusting of panko, thin rings of jalapeno, and tiny globes of bright tobiko added even more color, flavor, and texture.

The Ship’s Inn 13 Fair Street • 508-228-0040 • www.shipsinnnantucket.com In the hands of Ships Inn Chef/Owner Mark Gottwald, even Grilled

GAME DAY TAKE OUT AT BARTLETT’S FARM! JUMBO BUFFALO WINGS & BBQ RIBS are available for take out on game days! September 10th, 20th and 27th Call to 508-228-9403 ext. 18 to order or stop by to pick them up! Open every day 8am-6pm | 508-228-9403 | www.bartlettsfarm.com

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Chicken becomes something irresistible. Crisp skin over succulent breast meat, the chicken is bathed in a meuniere flavored with garlic and lime. Both rustic and sophisticated, this glorious dish has layers of bold flavor. As of last week, this dish was still on the menu (and still absolutely delicious)—it alone is reason enough to make your reservations today at The Ships Inn! Breeze Bar & Café in the Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street breezebarandcafe.com • 508-228-4730

Salmon often shows up on island menus, but never like Executive Chef Josh Schoen cooks this fish! His salmon was presented on a bed of creamy arborio rice with wild mushrooms set in a pool of smoked onion broth. Even before we took our first bites, the tantalizing, smoky aroma tickled our noses. There was just enough smoke to be appealing, not so much that it overwhelms the fish.

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and meaty. There was a new flavor in every forkful. Rose & Crown 23 South Water Street • 508-228-2595 • www.theroseandcrown.com Like all good pubs, The Rose & Crown serves amazing sandwiches. We love their burgers, especially The Smokehouse, but this summer we picked a new favorite: Chef James Taylor’s Fried Oyster Po’Boy. A long baguette wassplit and stuffed with fried oysters, their crunchy breading and briny juices mingling deliciously with a spicy remoulade and cold bacon-Cajun slaw spread overtop. The final touch was a generous handful of hot, salty shoestring fries. Dune 20 Broad Street • 508-228-5550 • www.DuneNantucket.com

TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet 508-228-8768 • www.wauwinet.com Chef Kyle Zachary hit a home-run this season with his dinner menu at TOPPER’S. Preparations were delectable and presentations were spectacular. We’ve enjoyed Zachary’s pork dishes in past years, but the St. Canut Farms Milk Fed Porcelet he served this summer was an extraordinary combination of tastes and textures. The succulent loin alongside a square of belly served with marscarpone polenta, gigs, cippolini onions, and pickled mustard seed are savory, sweet, pickled, crisp, tender, creamy,

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

Chef Michael Getter frequently includes an appetizer or entree featuring duck on his dinner menu, and his Hoisin BBQ Duck Confit appetizer is a definite Best Bite favorite! The warm duck leg and thigh is painted with a luscious hoisin glaze that flavors the tender meat and crisp skin. The duck is served on a tangle of chilled ramen noodles and julienned cucumber surrounded by red, orange, and yellow cherry tomatoes and pickled shiitake mushrooms in a pool of spicy “ginger juice.” The contrast of hot and cold, sweet and gingery, and the variety of textures in this dish make it fun to eat. Start this with a fork, but you’ll want to finish with a spoon. This appetizer was still on the menu as of last week, but don’t wait: Chef Getter updates his menu several times a season.

Fifty-Six Union 56 Union Street • 508-228-6135 • www.fiftysixunion.com It’s hard to choose a Best Bite from this favorite island eatery. Our team was divided: one wanted to choose the Truffled Frites, another wanted the Toffee Sunday. But in the end we agreed that the dish we talked about on the way home from dinner at Fifty-Six this summer was Chef Peter Jannelle’s Day Boat Fluke. The fish was fresh and firm and flaky and the coating of finely crushed pecans gave it an irresistible nutty flavor and delicate crust. It

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was served on top of a bed of black rice with tips of sauteed asparagus, bell pepper, red onion, and kernels of sweet, fresh corn. Surrounding the fish and the vegetables was a luscious pool of lemon thyme beurre blanc that is both bright and rich. Everything about this dish was impressive! Easy Street Cantina & Children’s Café Corner of Easy & Broad sts • 508-228-5418 • www.easystreetcantina.com We must admit that this one is a tease, because The Children’s Café is now closed for the season. But our Best Bites pick at this fun summer spot— their Lobster Salad—is also served at the Easy Street Cantina, so you won’t have to wait 8 months to try it. It’s the perfect seaside treat, with big chunks of lobster meat with celery, mayo, and a light seasoning. We like this best served over a fresh salad of chopped romaine and fresh tomato, but you can also order the Lobster Salad as a sandwich. The Children’s Café served it to us on grilled ciabatta; at The Cantina, it’s served on a croissant.

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with artisan cheeses matched to the variation. The Shrimp and Asparagus version with herb & garlic pasta and rich, buttery Alpha Tolman cheese is superb. And the Sprouts and Bacon Mac & Cheese Skillet with dill pasta and a sweet, mild Raclette from Vermont is even better. The skillets are served sizzling hot, topped with a layer of herbed panko for a delicious golden brown crunch, and sized for hearty appetites, so consider sharing.

Queequeg’s 6 Oak Street • 508-325-0992 • QueequegsNantucket.com The version of tuna tartar we enjoyed at Queequeg’s is a delightful taste of summer on Nantucket, and we love that we can enjoy it in their cozy dining room or outside on their patio next to The Tree Bar in the heart of downtown. Chef Brian Williams doesn’t smoosh the tuna into a tiny cake for his tartar: instead, the fish is spread across a plate with crunchy triangles of fried wonton set sideways into it— hence the name Tuna Napoleon. Chef Williams cuts fresh sushi grade tuna into small chunks, tosses them with little cubes of creamy avocado and pomegranate in a blood orange vinaigrette that livens up the taste and adds a tingle of spice without masking the fresh, clean flavor of the tuna. We loved the combination of flavors and textures in this appetizer. Atlas BBQ & Fish House 130 Pleasant Street • 508-825-5495 • atlasnantucket.com The last time we were served a whole fish at an island restaurant was more than 15 years ago at The Chanticleer when the inimitable Chef Jean-

Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant 41 Main Street • 508-228-7001 • www.ArnosNantucket.com We predicted that Arno’s Steamed Mussels would become a summer favorite at this Main Street eatery. We venture to say that we eat a dozen different styles of mussels every season, and we can truly say that the mussels served at Arno’s were different from all others and absolutely delicious! The bright orange morsels peeking out of blueblack shells were fresh and tender and bathed in a savory mixture of white wine, garlic, tomato, and herbs that was more an elixir than a broth. We’d almost go so far as to say that the mussels were an accompaniment to the sauce—it was that good!

nabe 31 Easy Street • 508-228-5031 • nabeack.com New to Nantucket this season, nabe’s menu is a unique mix of sushi, American comfort food, and haute cuisine. Their Mac & Cheese Skillets, offered in different savory variations, are unique on Nantucket, so those are what we choose to showcase here. Choices include Shrimp and Asparagus , Brussel Sprouts and Bacon, Five Cheese, Forest Mushroom, Garden Veggie, and Lobster. Each is made with fresh pasta flown in daily from Boston’s North End and

Charles Berruet was at the helm. Chef Brandt Gould, who with his wife Gabrielle opened Atlas this summer, serves a Pan-Seared Whole Bronzino that reminds us just how impressively good whole fish can be when prepared by a talented chef! The skin is delightfully crisp and peels back easily to reveal moist, buttery fish of exceptional flavor. The warm tomato and fennel compote served overtop adds an outstandingly deep, rich and fruity flavor that highlights the natural sweetness of the fish. Add a squeeze of lemon and the taste is ethereal! The Brotherhood of Thieves 23 Broad Street • 508-228-2551 • brotherhoodofthieves.com 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 last year’s pick for Best Bites. Then we tried their Chicken Arugula Sandwich. 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 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.

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

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

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 www.shearwaterexcursions.com or drop by slip 1011 on Straight Wharf, Nantucket.

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

508-228-1287 23 Federal Street

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

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.benrus.com www.facebook.com/BENRUSnantucket

Blue Beetle Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry to monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or a night on the town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes and handbags. We proudly carry designers like Elizabeth McKay, Jude Connally, Kut from the Kloth, Julie Brown, Joules, and MZ Wallace bags. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments, picture frames, photo albums, signs and cufflinks. Don’t forget that we can monogram tote bags, jewelry, iPhone/iPad covers and outdoor entertaining items. Shop year-round in store or visit us online. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com

C J Laing Open daily through Columbus Day. Resort clothing and accessories

774-333-3935 44 Centre Street

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 Cashmere, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

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

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 cute clothes, jazzy jewels, adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place!

Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sun. from 10-6 - Summer Sale! Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made

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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.

Nobby Shop

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

Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

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 and year-round. Fax number: 508-228-6568. www.nobbyshop.com

Peter Beaton

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

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

Scrub Oak

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

BENRUS

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508-228-2458 10 Straight Wharf

Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.

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

Style Paris 44 Main Street Bargain Basement: 70% off!

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 www.styleparis.com basement in Nantucket” with 70% off!

Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store 508-325-8884 Open Mon-Sat 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road) Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across— stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

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

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

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

G. S. Hill Gallery 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. Open daily. www.gshill.com

Ireland Galleries 508-228-1907 Open Daily SALE on select items 13 Old South Wharf Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art! If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs. Stop by and check out our End-ofSeason Sale on selected items.

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

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the season at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss 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

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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 ARTWORKS, downstairs at 31 Centre Street. NantucketArtworks.com

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

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

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

Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints

508-325-1842 17 Old South Wharf

The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku

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. www.freshfishprints.com

Philip Bloom Gallery

508-825-5973 Tues.-Sun. 10am-6pm 117 Orange Street 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

Samuel Owen Gallery

508-680-1445 46 Centre Street

Contemporary Art Gallery Gallery of contemporary art

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.

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! cookscyclesnantucket.com

Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals

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

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

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 The island’s “Little Black Book” Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 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 NantucketDirectory.com FREE TO DOWNLOAD for iPhones, Android, and tablets.

Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open daily. Ask about autographed books. Great Beach Reads & more!

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. www.mitchellsbookcorner.com

On This Day in Nantucket History

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

Yesterday’s Island CELEBRATING OUR 45th YEAR!

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

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 45 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter at the top of Nantucket.net www.yesterdaysisland.com

Buses

Bike Rentals

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

Sept. 10 - 16, 2015

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.

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

Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Cars, jeeps, mopeds

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits! Whether

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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 www.NantucketAutoRental.com available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227.

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 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 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 Open Daily Play dresses for little girls

617.470.3959 15 Old South Wharf

smilingbutton.com 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.

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

508-228-0294 24 Amelia Drive

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

Coaching/Consulting Coaching at the Corner Thursday morning chats at Mitchell’s Book Corner Life and success skills coaching

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Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

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 www.nantucketcandy.com ad in this paper for 10% off your purchase.

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

Albacore

Endeavor

Sept. 10 - 16, 2015

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

Contests 2015 PHOTO CONTEST Deadline EXTENDED to September 18! See 2014 entries online at Nantucket.net

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

www.nantucket.net/photos/contest.php This annual photo contest has been a popular way to share you photos of Nantucket with the world. A selection of images will be in our Autumn edition and even more can be seen online at nantucket.net. ENTER YOUR PHOTO THIS WEEK - 2015 DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 18! We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. You can mail in your prints of Nantucket Island or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution.

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

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping 508-332-1505

CoachingatTheCorner.com

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 10 chat is “Awesome Productivity: Ten Time Traps to Avoid.” On September 24, we will be chatting about “Goals Alive: How to Make Goals Work for You.” Details at CoachingatTheCorner.com

The UPS Store Open Monday - Saturday

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

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier. They offer personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps and metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color banners and posters—stop in and see their samples! And, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

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Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

Sept. 10 - 16, 2015

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)

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 www.auntleahs.com or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide.

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

Sweet Inspirations Cranberry Creations

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.

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

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

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

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. 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 daily. www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com

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

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

508-228-2458 10 Straight Wharf

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

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

Home Decor & Accessories 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!

Internet Nantucket.net

508-228-6777 Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

The island’s premier web portal

Gifts

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

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

508-901-5032 119B Pleasant Street

AKIMBO, Nantucket’s bead shop, has all the supplies you’ll need to create your own beautiful jewelry. You’ll find gemstones and pearls, and beads of glass, ceramic, and metal. Findings include ear wires, clasps, toggles, jump rings, and crimping materials as well as leather, cord, hemp, wire, and ribbon for stringing. Call us to sign up for classes! We’re open daily and on Wednesdays from 4-6 pm, we invite you to join us for Beads and Wine & Cheese — bring your friends and create some beautiful jewelry!

Blue Beetle Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com 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.

de la mer

508-228-1923

Open Daily - Customer Appreciation Specials in the Summer House Beachside Boutique until September 13th 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.

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G. S. Hill Gallery

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

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

Jewel of the Isle

508-228-2448 6 Straight Wharf

Open year-round 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 Nantucket since 1971. www.thejewelersgallery.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 Open daily with new arrivals! Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

508-228-6899 46 Main Street

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

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

917-324-4410 31 Easy Street

Sept. 10 - 16, 2015

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. 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

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Open 10 am to 5 pm daily till Oct. 12 Learn the dramatic story of shipwrecks around Nantucket

508-228-1885 158 Polpis Road

nantucketshipwreck.org The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Our familyfriendly programs and more designed to appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $10 adults; $7 for seniors & college students; $5 for ages 6-17; and free for members, active duty Military, and kids under 6. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute.

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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. www.arrowheadnursery.com

Pets Cold Noses

508-228-5477 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. Open daily. 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

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.

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

Victoria Greenhood Jewelry Design

Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

Open Daily Original Gemstone Jewelry

508-228-7995 7 Easy Street

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.

Shoes & Handbags Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sun. from 10-6 - Summer Sale! Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

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.

Museums & Sites

Sunglasses

Lightship Baskets Karol Lindquist By appt

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

Nantucket Historical Association Your portal to Nantucket history

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM

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

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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

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.

Theatre

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”

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket 508-228-4305 Now Playing: OTHER DESERT CITIES and STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 50 years. Playing through September 19 is OTHER DESERT CITIES. A riveting drama by award-winning playwright Jon Robin Baitz. Nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in 2012, this biting, razor sharp play will keep you on the edge of your seat. Opening September 11 through October 10 is the funny and touching play STEEL MAGNOLIAS, “a skillfully crafted, lovingly evoked picture of eccentricity in the small-town South.” I OF THE STORM, a one-man show starring Richard Hoehler that is dramatic, sarcastic, funny, and illuminating with poetry, monologue, song, and dance. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 or visit www.TheatreWorkshop.com. theatreworkshop.com

White Heron Theatre Company Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre

508-228-2156 See you in 2016 in our new theatre!

WHITE HERON THEATRE has broken ground on what will be the new home of the White Heron Theatre Company. Please help us in our efforts to fund the completion of the $5 Million building by making a donation today! Visit www.whiteherontheatre.org to Buy a Seat, Buy a Brick, or donate any amount. When the building is completed, the Nantucket community will have a 155- seat flexible-space theatre, rehearsal rooms and classroom space, dressing rooms, box office and refreshment bar, public restrooms and an outdoor garden. WHITE HERON is well on our way to reaching our campaign goal—please ensure our success and donate today! www.whiteherontheatre.org

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 nantucketbybike.com 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.

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

Tours - Beach Great Point Natural History Tour Leaving daily at 9am and 1pm Call for times of Sunset Tours

Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her Great Expectations History Walk, Inside the Graveyards Tour, Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket, and Raven’s Night Walk are great for adults and families. Along the way, you will hear tales of Nantucket’s past infused with ghostly encounters that took place throughout the centuries. Or you’ll hear all about Nantucket’s beginnings, and its fascinating history. Kids will love Raven’s Tales of Pirates & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times, visit www.ravens-walk.com.

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

www.thetrustees.org/ccwr Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours.

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

Tours - Bus Barrett’s Tours

508-228-0174

1-1/2 hr tour; daily at 9:30 am &12:30 pm departs from corner of Federal & Chestnut sts Private charters available for weddings and private charters

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.

Tours - Walking Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466 Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. Get more information and reservations at www.nantucketwalkabout.com www.nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

BENRUS Legendary American Timepieces

508.825.0915 Open Daily from 10 am at 21 Main Street

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 Open daily Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

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

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

Watches

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.

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

508-332-0953

See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Voted “Best of Nantucket” 3 years in a row The 2-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: 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

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

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

Weddings Nantucket Weddings 508-228-9165, ext. 101 Enter our Photo Contest www.NantucketWeddings.com All you need to plan a wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary This comprehensive website will guide you through all the steps to planning and holding a wedding on Nantucket. From getting the marriage license right through the honeymoon, you’ll find valuable information all in one easy-to-navigate location. SHARE THE LOVE by submitting your Engagment and Wedding Announcements FREE of charge! This website, beautifully illustrated by island photographers, has links to restaurants that host receptions and rehearsal dinners, lodging establishments, musicians, florists, and many others who will help make your day special. There are also sections devoted to honeymoons on Nantucket, anniversary celebrations, and real Nantucket weddings.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 7:50 AM - Birding Field Trip with Linda Loring Nature Foundation Birding field trip led by experienced ornithologist Vern Laux; destination depends on weather. Meet at 110 Eel Point Road for a 8 am departure. Bring binoculars. $10. 508-325-0873 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Thar She Blows! Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:30 AM - Hidden Parks of Nantucket Town 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 Cruise through Nantucket Harbor aboard the Minke. Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks that still exist from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. 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 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Hours Summer hours for the Nantucket Island Whaling Museum are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 10:15 to 11 AM - Free Dance(sing) Movement, 10 mos to 3 yrs Creative movement class; limited to first 15 children+caregiver each. Tickets at Children’s Desk when library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 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 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, Old Gaol and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting. 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 Hear all about the founding settlers. Mary Coffin Starbuck and the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at the intersection of Main & Federal Streets. $20, Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. 508-257-4586 1:30 to 4 PM - Live Music at The Brewery Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 2 PM - Nantucket Bike Tour - Town & Cisco Brewers

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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 3:15 to 4 PM - Free Dance(sing) Movement, Ages 3-5 Creative movement class; limited to first 15 kids. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 4 to 4:45 PM - Free Yoga for Kids in Grades K-4 Beginner’s yoga class for children grades K-4. Mats provided. Limited to first 15 children. Atheneum, 1 India St. 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 - Max Wareham & The Morning Bugle 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 5:30 to 6:30 PM - World Wide Voices Book Discussion Group Reading “We Are Not Ourselves.” The group is open to all and free of charge. Held at The Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street 5:30 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 PM - Science Speaker Series - Dr. Arthur Swedlow Explore the mysteries of the universe and space in this thought provoking lecture. Held at The Maria Mitchell Science Center, 33 Washington Street. Free for Members & $10 for Non-Members 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and come with us to watch 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 PM - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a smalltown beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 7 to 8 PM - Lecture: “Trials & Tribulations of Ancestral Research” Join genealogist Frank J. Cunningham, founder of Ancestrytold.com, as he shares insights on the trials and tribulations of ancestral research. Held at The Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street. 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 11 PM - YellowRed at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 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.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Cruise through Nantucket Harbor aboard the Minke. Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks that still exist from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. 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 continued on page 46

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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 mi, 90 min historic walk through the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20; $15 for 65+ & teens; $5 age 7-1). Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington Street for 20 min 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 - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse. During our walk, you will hear tales of infamous pirates who sailed past our shores, shipwrecks, and the mysterious ghost ships of New England. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel located at 77 Easton St. $20, Seniors & 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 PM - Alzheimer’s Discussion Maureen Bradley, from the Royal Health Group, will be at the Saltmarsh discussing typical behaviors of people with dementia. Learn what to expect from people with dementia & how to deal with the changes in behavior. Call the Saltmarsh at 508-228-4490 or sign up at the front desk. Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. Ext. 1:30 to 4 PM - Live Music at the Brewery Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min

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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 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 5 to 7 PM - “That’s Greek to Me!” Experience a taste of artisan, vineyard-driven wines from Greece + learn how to pronounce these indigenous varietals by name. Épernay. 1 N Beach Street; parking in Back. epernaywines.com. 508.228.2755 5:30 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 PM - Free LVA Drop-In English Class English classes for beginners, intermediate, & advanced speakers. Literacy Volunteers of the Atheneum. Atheneum, 1 India Street 6:30 PM - NFF Now: “A Brave Heart - The Lizzie Velasquez Story” A documentary following the inspiring journey of 26-year-old, 58-pound Lizzie from cyber-bullying victim to anti-bullying activist. The film chronicles details of Lizzie’s physical and emotional journey up to her multi-million viewed TEDx talk. Dreamland Main Theatre, 17 South Water St. $13; Child & Senior $10. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and come with us to watch 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 - “Steel Magnolias” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Robert Harling’s play about a close-knit group of Southern ladies in a smalltown beauty parlor is hilarious and touching. Showing at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com 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. 9 to 11 PM - Aaron Pigue at Kitty’s Enjoy live music at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

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8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Thar She Blows! Guaranteed Sightings on this thrilling offshore adventure! 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 Cruise through Nantucket Harbor aboard the Minke. Learn what the waterfront was like in the 1800s during the whaling era & see landmarks that still exist from that time. Free coffee & gift. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 9 to 10:30 AM - Plant and Nature Walk Plant and Nature Walk with Dr. Sarah Bois. Meet at Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Road. 508-325-0873

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.

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Go home with more than you planned. Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 45 No. 19 • Our 45th Season!

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