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Fun in the Field Nantucket Island Fair is an annual family event with all the trimmings of a traditional country fair, with a little island flair thrown in. Head on out to the seaside Tom Nevers Field from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17 to enjoy the local fun.

If you like making things in your kitchen, crafting, art, or growing food in your garden, you'll love Gertrude's Harvest Exhibition. There you can showcase pretty much anything that you have made or grown by hand, whether it is a painting, a pie, a piece of pottery, posies, pickles, or preserves. Register your entries on-site under the Community Tent any time from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday for the judging at 2 pm.

Have a secret recipe for carrot cake that gets rave reviews or cupcakes that are in high demand? Bring samples to the fair on Saturday morning to be judged with the Harvest exhibition. Details on how much cake to bring and criteria for judging, visit nantucketislandfair.com and click on Contests.

Ray's Barnyard is a family favorite that welcomes all farm animals. If you want to show your’s off, now is your chance! Register by calling Ray Owen at 508-228-9500 before Saturday.

The Kid’s Corner offers games and activities for the younger set, including a dunk tank, face painting, hay search, ducky pluck, pumpkin painting, tie dye, and more. Tickets to the various activities will be sold at the fairgrounds for $1 per ticket.

The whole family can have fun at the Scarecrow Building Contest.

Frames, clothing, burlap, and straw is provided. Participants can bring additional props and hats to adorn their creations. Judging of the scarecrows will be at 3:30 pm on Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday.

Plenty of volunteers pour their heart and soul into producing the fair.

From contest judges to face painters, people with a variety of skill sets are needed to make it a success. Join in the fun by filling out the volunteer form at nantucketislandfair.com. All volunteers get free parking.

Tom Nevers Field is located at the end for Tom Nevers Road. Parking is $15 per car or pay the $5 entry fee if you bike or walk. A full schedule of events can be found at nantucketislandfair.com.

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Constellations

by Rebecca Nimerfroh photo by Cary Hazlegrove

Talk to any arm-chair theorist and they’ll tell you that anything can happen, anywhere, and it does. What does that mean, really? Well, for short, it means that when you were five and narrowly avoided being hit by that neighbor’s car, in another version of reality you might not have been that lucky.

Or that, years later, when you struck out at the big game and the opposing team hit a home run, in another vortex you were the one slung over your teammates shoulders in victory. In another reality you never uttered that first word to your spouse at the bar, and instead married the next flame to come along. The thought here is that although we are on one trajectory, cruising continued on page 20

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Our Piece of the Pie

by Robert P. Barsanti On a crystalline Saturday for brides, I crashed a wedding. I had known the groom well in the days when I was able to collect his homework, assign him lunch detentions, and wonder if he would go to the prom. In the stretch of years after that, he flew off to Providence College and found himself in the company of bankers and financiers. Then, in a lurch of time, a woman with grace and laughter tapped him on the shoulder. They married on the bluff in Tom Nevers and celebrated in a hidden house in the scrub. I followed a hovering drone up the street, through the hedges, and into a spill of guests on the grass.

Nantucket weddings, with Nantucketers at the center, are Shakespearian comedies where the actors take on different roles for each performance. In yesterday’s performance, I was the groom and you were the bartender and she was the baker. Today, I will be the baker, she will be the bartender, and you will be the groom. Tomorrow, we switch again, only this time we will have oysters and littlenecks on ice. When I walked into the yard, no one knew whether I was the guest or the gardener. In the ensuing confusion, I collected a watermelon and jalapeno margarita as a badge of membership and joined the crowd.

When you host a wedding with all of your childhood friends, you can’t hide the treasures under some sort of sober modesty. The good wine has to come out-because we all know that you have it. So, the musical parents reformed their bluegrass band for one more set, and a special song for the couple to go with Bob Dylan. The mother of groom took to the loom and wove not only wraps and ties, but also the groom’s dinner jacket. Over a long weekend, his friends and classmates jetted in and returned to being islanders. Behind the hedges and away from the road, the islanders bloom among friends. In spite of the tight pants and the odd tattoos, I envied the luxury of their youth.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm.

10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk through the village of Siasconset. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 Kids (7-12). Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at Rotary BBD in Sconset. 508-332-0953.

10:45 AM - Town View Bike Tour An easy 5 mi. tour thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide.

Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad St, rain or shine. First come, first served.

1 PM - Tour the Brewery No reservations for public tours. Tours cover the operating procedures and methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass plus samples of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. To sign up, go to the wine bar before the tour starts at Nantucket

Vineyard in the Cisco Brewers courtyard. Tour offered again at 4 pm.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

1:30 to 3:30 PM - Cookbook Swap & Tea Bring old cookbooks and bring them to the Saltmarsh Center, 81 Washington Street to trade for new ones, enjoy a cup of tea and recipe conversations. Cookbooks left at the end of the swap will be donated to the Atheneum’s upcoming book sale. All items to swap must be brought in 1:30-2 pm. Swap starts at 2 pm. Register: 508-228-4490 2 PM - To the Brewery! Bike Tour A moderate 7 mi. tour: cycle to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We help arrange a cab ride home - the tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

3 to 5 PM - Plein Air Force Get out & Paint. Capture the beauty of the island in this free, weekly meeting series.

Call for location 508-228-0722 Free for all 4:30 PM - Buckle & Shake Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

4:30 PM - Harbor Tour and Oyster Farm Visit An afternoon on the water with the Nantucket Land Council and Shearwater Excursions.

A trip up to the Head of the Harbor to visit Simon Edward’s Fifth Bend Oyster Farm.

Learn about oysters & their role in the ecology of the harbor. Refreshments served.

Ticket $50 at nantucketlandcouncil.org or 508-228-2818.

5 to 7 PM - Rum Rethought Tasting at Epernay Meet Henry Cabot, son of Privateer Rum founder and ancestor to the original privateers of New England, to taste his family’s rum created from the highest quality of ingredients and aged in the Maritime climate of New England. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach Street. epernaywines.com continued on page 13

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Filling the Pages

by Cara Godlesky For some, an occupation can defines their life, requiring all their energy and inspiration, leaving nothing for pursing their dreams. Islander Jim Sulzer proves that if one’s passion for something is strong enough, success can be attained.

James Sulzer, also known as Jim, taught on Nantucket for nearly 30 years until his retirement in 2015. He dedicated 21 years to Nantucket Elementary School and 8 to the Nantucket New School. Sulzer thoroughly enjoyed teaching, but his true passion is writing.

Sulzer first came to the island in 1982 to pursue his dream of becoming an author, but life got in the way. Needing to provide for his family, Sulzer worked in scalloping and carpentry, but soon realized he was not well suited for those industries. When he saw a help-wanted ad in the local newspaper for a writing teacher, he decided to try his hand at teaching.

“I went in for an interview and they put me in a class and within five minutes I realized, wow, this should be my profession,” said Sulzer. “It was one of those strange things where I really knew right away that I loved interacting with the kids and being in this role.”

During his decades as a teacher, Sulzer never gave up on his writing. During his first few years of teaching, he had his first book published, Nantucket Daybreak. The book depicts island life as it tells a tale of two summer workers employed on a scalloping boat, and shows how romance, affairs, and actions can affect a small community.

From Sulzer’s first book in 1988 to his most recent book published in 2016, The Card People, he grew as an author and fine-tuned his writing process.

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Cemetery Route: A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min walk featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, Mary Abby Swain, & the island’s 2 most haunted hotels. Tuesday & Wednesday, starting at 8:30pm.

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Meets 10 min. early at Centre and Main Sts. beside the bank steps.

Wednesdays starting at 8:30am. $15 per person.

Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point

A 2 1/2 mile, 55 min, non2stop morning exercise walk 2 with historic commentary 2 past some of the most spectacular homes on Nantucket. $15 cash only. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps. Monday & Friday starting at 8:30am.

Glorious ‘Sconset

A 90 min, 2/3 mile historic walking tour past the famous cottages of Siasconset, Nantucket’s most beautiful village. Catch the 10:15am bus at the Washington St. depot and meet the guide 20 min. later at the rotary bulletin board ;opposite the post office< in ‘Sconset.

Tuesday & Thursday starting at 10:45am.

Notorious Nantucket

For ages 13 and up. Learn about the real Nantucket of opium dens, bordellos, riots, hippie hysteria, a gigolo, a conman, and a wicked, wicked woman. Please arrive 10 min. early at Centre and Main, beside the bank steps. Saturdays starting at 10:30am.

Great Writers on Nantucket

Hear how Hemingway, Melville, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mile, 90 min downtown stroll. Starts at 10:30am at Federal and India Sts, outside the Atheneum fence. Wednesdays.

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for all tours. Prices for all tours: $20 for adults (20‐64); $15 for seniors (65+) and for teens; $5 for kids 7‐12; and under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Group rates for 6 or more.

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by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits Rosé isn’t just about warm and sultry summer days on sunny beaches anymore. Also sometimes referred to as “Nantucket Water,” this refreshing category of wine, as an alternative to red or white, has become part of the glamorous lifestyle associated with life on our magical island. As the sun begins to set a little earlier and the night air becomes crisp and worthy of your favorite cozy zip sweatshirt, now is the time to start the transition to fall weather drinking rosés that offer a little more substance than your light and easy-drinking summer sipper.

Famille Perrin, Ventoux Rosé 2016: The Perrin family has been producing wine in the Southern Rhône Valley for generations. Their winery is located outside the commune of Orange, north of the more well-known city of Avignon in southeastern France’s Provence region. They use the same expertise and passion that they do for their higher tier wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape (ie. Château de Beaucastel) to bring out the true character and freshness in their every drinking wines as well. Their organic and biodynamic approach to vineyard management and wine production, along with their masterful art of blending different grapes from different terroirs had no doubt given them a reputation for value and excellence.

This affordable rosé that conveniently comes with an easy access screw-top is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache Syrah. The grapes are bled into stainless steel tanks in order to extract minimal color. From the inviting bright peach pink color, to the fresh and aromatic nose of red fruit and wild flowers, this wine has an excellent balance of texture, moderate acidity and great length that will linger on your palate for several minutes after your first sip. Best paired with Sunset at Steps Beach.

Gerard Boulay, Sancerre Rosé 2016: Of the small number of vineyards owned

by Gerard Boulay in the hamlet of Sancerre known as Chavignol, these vineyards are on Kimmeridgian soil (the same chalky, mineral soil found in Chablis). Boulay personally works his organically-farmed vineyards by hand, letting nature make the wine for him. Unlike many Sancerre Rosés, Boulay’s 100% Pinot Noir Rosé is not made from a selection of young vines but rather from 35-40 year old Pinot Noir vines located on the steep hillsides right in front of the his home on the property. The wine is tank fermented and aged, meaning no oak about it at all.

The deep salmon color shows that this is a more meaningful wine meant for food and an adult evening of conversation, but don’t take the wine too seriously either. Mineral driven on the nose, it has soft peach and strawberry flavors combined with the continuation of the minerality with a lengthy finish that invites you to slowly come back for more. Serve poolside with your backyard barbeque.

Château Pradeaux, Bandol Rosé 2016: There is Bandol, known more for its red wine production, and then there is the iconic, standard bearing, leading rosé of the region from the Portalis family of Château Pradeaux. The property is located on the outskirts of the town of Saint Cyr-sur-Mer, directly on the Mediterranean Ocean between Toulon and Marseilles. The estate has been in the family since the 18th century. While the soil of the vineyard is worked by machine, there

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How to Attract Birds This Fall

by Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education for the Linda Loring Nature Foundation

Curious Blue Jay at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation bird photo booth.

Fall brings many things to the island: more parking spaces at the Stop and Shop, False Albacore in the harbor for some great fishing, and some amazing fall wildflowers.

Fall is also an exceptional time for birding on Nantucket. Thirty miles out to sea makes us a great stopover for migrants. Fall storms can also bring unusual birds from afar – a treasure for local birders adding to life-lists.

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This Friday, September 15, at 7 pm, The world-famous Walden Chamber Players returns for a Nantucket performance.

Founded in 1997, the Walden Chamber Players are considered one of the most exciting and versatile chamber groups performing today. The Walden Chamber Players bring together rousing and eclectic combinations of string, piano, and wind ensembles that draw from a rich palette of sources and styles. Based in New England, the ensemble performs in some of the most prestigious venues throughout the United States.

Friday’s performance will feature classical pieces including “String Trio in B-flat Major, D. 581” by Franz Schubert, “Waltzes for violin, viola, cello, and double bass” by Fred Lehrdahl, “Sonatine a trois, op. 221b” by Darius Milhaud, and “String Trio in G Major, op. 9, no. 1” by Ludwig Van Beethoven.

Tickets for the performance are free for NHA members and $10 per person for the general public and can be purchased at nha.org/tickets. Doors open at 6:30 pm, with the concert beginning promptly at 7 pm.

“The NHA is thrilled to welcome back the Walden Chamber Players for an exciting performance at the Whaling Museum,” commented Brianne Roth, NHA Public Programs Coordinator. “This year’s selections will surely delight and inspire music lovers of all ages.”

The Walden Chamber Players appearing at the Whaling Museum are: Bassist Donald Palma, Violinist Laura Frautschi, Violinist Christof Huebener, and Cellist Ashima Scripp.

On Sunday, September 17, the Whaling Museum is closing early at 3 pm to prepare for a special evening called “Our Nantucket: A Celebration of Lithuania” to be held from 4 to 6 pm. This free event is part of a series that the NHA presents periodically to feature the diversity of Nantucket residents.

“Nantucket’s rich history has a long-standing legacy of a diverse mix of people from all over the world,” says Roth. “The NHA is honored to celebrate cultural diversity through the Our Nantucket series. Each installment seeks to engage neighbors, friends, and community members to share experiences from near and far in hopes of learning about different cultures in an inspiring atmosphere.”

At Our Nantucket Lithuania, audiences will be treated to a variety of cultural performances and live events throughout the evening.

Each of the NHA’s “Our Nantucket” program features a panel of guest speakers who bring awareness to their individual stories of immigration and relocation to Nantucket. Facilitated by the NHA, panelists share their memories of their home countries, along with their new experiences since moving to Nantucket Island.

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Nighttime Wonders The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), Nantucket’s Science Center, has announced Open Nights at the Loines Observatory for the upcoming fall season. There will be two open nights each month starting Monday, September 25 and Tuesday, September 26 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Open Nights in October will be Monday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 24 from 7 to 8 pm. Finally, Open Nights in November will be Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28 from 7 to 8 pm.

During each Open Night, the public is invited to look through the refurbished historic 8-inch Clark telescope, as well as a state-of-the-art, 24-inch research telescope. Professional astronomers are on staff to point out interesting objects in the night sky and to conduct a constellation tour. Admission fee is $10; MMA members are admitted free of charge.

“Nighttime fall skies over Nantucket bring all sorts of new wonders, like the Andromeda Galaxy and eventually, the familiar Pleiades Star Cluster. Earlier sunsets mean night time observing can begin earlier, making it a perfect time for Nantucket families to plan a visit to the Observatory,” says Dr. Regina Jorgenson, Director of Astronomy.

When not open to the public, these telescopes are used to conduct astronomical research that is performed by the MMA’s astronomy staff, visiting astronomers, and summer college astronomy interns who take part in the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) funded program. Each year, six students are chosen for the NSFREU program from among hundreds of applicants. Each student is required to conduct astronomy research and then present, and in some cases, publish their findings. The Maria Mitchell Association has hosted astronomy interns each year since 1914.

The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is named for America’s first female astronomer, Maria Mitchell, known for discovering a comet over Nantucket in October 1847. She went on to become the first woman professor of astronomy in the US when she was hired by Vassar College in 1865. The MMA was founded in 1902 to preserve her legacy of scientific achievement and to carry on her passion for hands-on learning. Today, the MMA operates two observatories, the MMA Aquarium, the Natural Science Museum, and the birthplace of Maria Mitchell.

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The tenth annual Elder Expo for boomers and seniors 50 years plus and their families will be held this Saturday, September 16, from 10 am to 1 pm in Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Road. The event is free.

Dozens of participating vendors will provide creative ideas for aging, with solutions in housing, safety, health and fitness, finances, continuing education, volunteer opportunities, arts and entertainment, and caregiving. Some will offer demonstrations and samples. During the three-hour event, a three speakers will present their ideas for aging healthfully and enjoyably.

At 10:30 am, retired physician Dr. Stephen Chase will share “Secrets on Healthy Aging.” Dr. Chase, who worked for many years in Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s emergency department, is a longtime distance runner. He has taken up cycling in retirement, and recommends regular exercise as part of aging healthfully.

Beverly Hall, renowned island photographer and recipient of the 2017 Arts Council Merit Award, will talk at 11:30 about “Age as a Work of Art.” Chef Greg Margolis of the Nantucket Culinary Center and Corner Table Cafe, will give a cooking demonstration entitled “Cooking with Leftovers in Mind,” at noon.

Free flu shots (up to 100) will be available to attendees who provide proof of insurance. Door prizes will be awarded every hour.

Elder Expo is co-sponsored by the Nantucket Council on Aging and Nantucket Center for Elder Affairs, which operates the Saltmarsh Senior Center.

The Senior Center is the social and recreational place for active people 60 years and older. The council acts on behalf of elderly residents, 60 years and older and is responsible for addressing the needs of Nantucket elders, providing programs for seniors that will enhance quality of life; encompass nutritional, educational, recreational, and social needs. We provide information and lectures regarding health care, legal services, social security and changes to federal and state laws which pertain to the elderly.

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5:30 to 7:30 PM - Live Music, Cocktails & Light Bites at The Nantucket Hotel Sip favorite drinks and enjoy light fare as you listen to live acoustic guitar and fiddle music by Sean Lee and Bob McGuire. Cozy blankets provided, if needed. Located at 77 Easton St, Downtown. For Reservations, call 508-228-4730. www.breezenantucket.com.

6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset.

Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Constellations” What would it look like if one word could alter the course of your life? Audiences watch as Marianne and Roland’s relationship unfolds across time and space, with each variation sending their relationship on an entirely new trajectory. Science and romance collide in this unusual love story that’s delighted audiences. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268.

7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on a thrilling 6-hour offshore adventure—whale sightings guaranteed! Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at The White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House.

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9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Nanpuppets for Ages 2+ The Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Plant and Nature Walk Take a walk on the Linda Loring Nature Foundation’s Eel Point Property with LLNF Director of Research and Education, Dr. Sarah Bois. $10; 508-325-0973.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10:45 AM - Town View Bike Tour An easy 5 mi. tour thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide.

Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fish Fry (Grilled Sword & Fried Pollock) + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

1 PM - Tour the Brewery No reservations for public tours; they are on a first come first serve basis. Tours last from 45 to 90 minutes and cover the operating procedures and methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass plus samples of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. To sign up, go to the wine bar before the tour starts at Nantucket Vineyard in the Cisco Brewers courtyard. Tour offered again at 4 pm.

2 PM - Polpis Harbor Walkabout Hear how a massive chunk of glacial ice formed Polpis Harbor, how salt marshes evolved on Nantucket, what lives in them and how Native Americans & European settlers used natural resources in & around Polpis Harbor for their survival. Get a gull’s eye view of Nantucket Harbor and Coatue, and learn how the island’s main harbor came to be. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

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3 to 4 PM - Play Tennis for Free at Jetties Courts Book a court for free this month at the tennis courts at Jetties Beach, 2 Bathing Beach Road: 508-325-5334. Offered Monday-Friday through September.

5 to 7 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 PM - Flatbread Pizza Night at Atlas Savor the grilled flatbread pizza of the evening served at Atlas for just $10 per pizza on Friday evenings. 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495 6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6 to 7 PM - Student Drawing & Painting Show Reception This exhibition features work by students in the Artists Association adult and children’s classes. AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 508-228-0722 7 PM - Walden Chamber Players Evening Concert This performance in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, will feature classical pieces including “String Trio in B-flat Major, D. 581” by Franz Schubert, “Waltzes for violin, viola, cello, and double bass” by Fred Lehrdahl,, and “String Trio in G Major, op. 9, no. 1” by Ludwig Van Beethoven. Tickets $10. Doors open at 6:30 pm 7 to 8:15 PM - Free Lecture: Dave Kish, ‘Jazz As A Universal Language’ Dave Kish, host of ‘All That Jazz’ on WMVY FM radio, presents a ‘world music’ take on jazz, with rare film clips and music from all corners of the globe. The Atheneum, Great Hall, 1 India Street. Free Event 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset.

Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Constellations” What would it look like if one word could alter the course of your life? Audiences watch as Marianne and Roland’s relationship unfolds across time and space, with each variation sending their relationship on an entirely new trajectory. Science and romance collide in this unusual love story that’s delighted audiences. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268.

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 most famous haunted locations. Led by the original

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guide, it is one mile long and lasts 80 minutes. No reservations necessary, $20. Adults, $15 Seniors (65+) & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Streets, by bank steps. Arrive 15 minutes early. 508-332-0953

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 ALL DAY - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina

A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad Streets.

8 AM - Stump Swamp Guided Walkabout A guided wilderness hike on the Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm trail with 2 island ecosystems, a shrub swamp wetland and island moors dotted with kettle holes. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8 AM - ACK Clean Team - Help Clean up Nantucket Meet at Handlebar Cafe or at Sewer Beds Beach at end of South Shore Road.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 2 mile, 45 minute, nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary. Past historic mansions of Nantucket. $15, cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Streets, by bank steps. Arrive 10 minutes early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Spin to Sconset Bike Tour A moderate 20 mi. bike tour to Siasconset Village. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House.

508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. Repeated at 1 pm.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

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ROUTES/FARES: AIRPORT ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 20 mins. from 6/17-9/4 MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/15-6/11 & 9/11-10/9; 7am-12am every 15 mins. from 6/12-9/4; 7am-12am every 15 mins. from 9/4-9/10 MIACOMET LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/15-6/11 & 9/4-10/9; 7am-12am every 20 mins. from 6/12-9/4; 7am-11:30pm every 20 mins. from 9/5-9/10 MADAKET ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. from 5/22-6/18 & 9/5-9/10; every 30 mins. from 6/19-9/4 ’SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. 5/15-6/11 & 9/5-10/9; 7am-12am 6/12-9/4 (last bus leaves Sconset at 11:35pm and last bus leaves town at 12am) ’SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$2.00 each way, 7:15am-7:15pm every 60 mins. from 6/17-9/4 ’SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 80 mins. from 6/24-9/4 SURFSIDE BEACH.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 40 mins. from 6/19-9/4 JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$1.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 30 mins. from 6/19-9/4 Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military. Children 6 & under ride free.

Change is only given in the form of a voucher for future rides only. Drivers do not make change.

DOWNTOWN BUS STOPS: Madaket & Jetties – Broad St, in front of the Whaling Museum • Airport, Surfside & Sconset via Polpis – Washington St. Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes.

PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES: The Muse – 44 Surfside Rd • The Chicken Box – 5 Daves St • Faregrounds (7am-5pm) – 27 Fairgrounds Rd All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible.

1, 3, & 7 day passes for unlimited travel may be purchased aboard all buses.

For complementary paratransit or TDD service call (508) 325-7516. Bus info (508) 228-7025.

Riders Guides are available at NRTA 20R South Water St., Visitor Services 25 Federal St., Chamber of Commerce 0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops.

Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street, which is open from May 23-September 11, daily from 9:30am-6:30pm and September 12-October 10 from 10am-6pm

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

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women of our island. Learn why whaling, Quakerism, and the isolation of an island afforded these women opportunities that women elsewhere in America at the time were not afforded. Preregistration required, call 508-228-2896. $15.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point with Shearwater Excursions See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm.

10 AM to 1 PM - Free Elder Expo Dozens of participating vendors will provide creative ideas for aging, with solutions in housing, safety, health and fitness, finances, continuing education, volunteering, arts and entertainment, and caregiving. Three speakers will present ideas for aging healthfully.

Presented by Nantucket Council on Aging at Nantucket High School, Surfside Road.

10 AM to 4 PM - Island Fair Fun for all ages! Live music, delicious food, farm stand competitions, livestock shows, craft demos, flower arrangement exhibitions. Enter your furry friends into the Dog & Pet Show; build a scarecrow, and bring in your Giant Pumpkin to weigh it! $15 Car and $5 Bikes and Walkers. Old Navy Base end of Tom Nevers Rd. www.nantucketislandfair.com 10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 min walking tour. For ages 13+ $20, $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No reservations req’d. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Kelly Simmons Meet the author of “The Fifth of July” at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

11:30 AM to 1 PM - Suicide Remembrance Ceremony On National Suicide Prevention Day, remember those lost to suicide and support the friends and families left behind. Ceremony will be followed by a short reception.

Samaritans of Cape Cod and the Island’s will also hold a Safe Harbor support group immediately following. Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 1 PM - Tour the Brewery Tours cover the methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass plus samples of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery + 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. To sign up, go to the wine bar before the tour at Nantucket Vineyard in Cisco Brewers courtyard. Offered again at 4 pm.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point with Shearwater Excursions See seals & birds on a fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point.

Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

2 PM - To the Brewery! Bike Tour A moderate 7 mi. tour: cycle to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We help arrange a cab ride home - the tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

2:30 PM - Guided Walkabout at Gardner Farm Explore this former farm along Hummock Pond, now Land Bank property. Hummock Pond is a glacial meltwater river bed, home to painted & snapping turtles, ospreys, and mute swans. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

5:45 PM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills Sunset Walk A hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset.

Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

7:30 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Constellations” What would it look like if one word could alter the course of your life? Audiences watch as Marianne and Roland’s relationship unfolds across time and space, with each variation sending their relationship on an entirely new trajectory. Science and romance collide in this unusual love story that’s delighted audiences. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268.

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 haunted locations. Led by original guide, it is 1 mile long & lasts 80 min. No reservations necessary, $20. , $15 Seniors (65+) & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank 15 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Brian Party with DJ Brian at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 7 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday Savor one of several special versions of Eggs Benedict every Sunday morning at The Downyflake, new specials each week. 18 Sparks Ave. 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point,

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the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. And from a low spot along the trail, discover how the glacier shaped the hills and dells of this north central part of the island. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com

8 AM to 2 PM - Whale Watch with Shearwater Excursions Join us on a thrilling 6-hour offshore adventure—whale sightings guaranteed! Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

9 AM - Spin to Sconset Bike Tour A moderate 20 mi. bike tour to Siasconset Village. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House.

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10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy ice cream & relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 3 PM - Whaling Museum Open - Closing Early Nantucket’s world-class museum devoted to Nantucket history at 13 Broad Street.

10 AM to 3 PM - Pop-up Shopping Event A pop-up shop featuring ACK 4170™ and several other unique Nantucket businesses.

Straight Wharf Restaurant Patio, 6 Harbor Square 10 AM to 4 PM - Island Fair Music, delicious food, farm stand competitions, livestock shows, craft demos, flower arrangement exhibitions. Build a scarecrow, and bring in a Giant Pumpkin to weigh! $15 Car and $5 Bikes & Walkers. Old Navy Base end of Tom Nevers Rd. 10:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Savor a new twist on breakfast dishes & savory fare at Proprietors, 9 India Street. Reservations: 508-228-7477 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

1 PM - Tour the Brewery No reservations for public tours. Tours cover the operating procedures and methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass plus samples of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. To sign up, go to the wine bar before the tour starts at Nantucket Vineyard in the Cisco Brewers courtyard. Tour offered again at 4 pm.

2 PM - White Heron Theatre Presents “Constellations” What would it look like if one word could alter the course of your life? Audiences watch as Marianne and Roland’s relationship unfolds across time and space. Science and romance collide in this unusual love story that’s delighted audiences. Tickets at whiteherontheatre.org or 508-825-5268.

2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

4 to 6 PM - Our Nantucket: A Celebration of Lithuania Celebrate diversity on Nantucket and personal journeys of Nantucketers at the NHA’s “Our Nantucket” featuring Lithuania through culture, personal stories, and entertainment. The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Free for all.

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

6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset.

Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

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 most famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is one mile long and lasts 80 minutes. No reservations necessary, $20. , $15 Seniors (65+) & Teens and $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 15 minutes early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 8 AM - Polpis Harbor Walkabout Hear how a massive chunk of glacial ice formed Polpis Harbor, how salt marshes evolved on Nantucket, what lives in them and how Native Americans & European settlers used natural resources in & around Polpis Harbor for their survival. Get a gull’s eye view of Nantucket Harbor and Coatue, and learn how the island’s main harbor came to be. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com continued on page 37

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throw spitballs, staples, or erasers. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t chew gum, or laugh, or text anyone besides the babysitterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;somehow they had entered their thirties and had become the people we had over-promised years before. They were parents. They were voters and tax-payers. They were lawyers, bankers, doctors, engineers, and sailing captains. One of them worked for the NHL, another was a rocket scientist, and another had saved a bus load of children. They took off from the island and soared at a velocity beyond hope.

Schools measure their success in one-year increments. We measure how this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SAT scores measure against last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, how many more students we have this year than last year. And how many students got into Harvard.

The voters, the state, and the bureaucrats want quick and easy answers that will fit into a chart and go onto a three-color slide that realtors can show prospective buyers. But effective schooling, and parenting, is only measured by the graduate, not the year. Show me how well the fat, middle-aged graduates succeed in the world, I can tell you how good the school was.

In the gentle gold of a September sunset, these parents, teachers, lawyers, and bankers lined up and posed with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;borrowedâ&#x20AC;? Nantucket High School banner. So this, I thought, was what Vision 2020 looked like.

In the eighties, Vision 2020 was a vision for the schools that hoped to bring them into the right century. The noxious phrase came bouncing out of the superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth constantly. John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill saw the future coming to this island, and it carried a briefcase and kept billable hours.

As Superintendent, he forced the island to upgrade the leaky elementary and middle schools, then to replace the high school. He evangelized to every group he could find, from the Selectmen to the Rotary to the Anglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club to the fishermen tied up at the town wharf. He walked into a room with a huge map of the new building, a Franciscan confidence and good humor; he was frequently met with doubt and derision. Voters didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand why they needed to pay more money for Vito and the football team to have a new building. Nor why they needed a swimming pool. His hands would spread, he would smile, and the business class bromides would drop. It was our â&#x20AC;&#x153;piece of the pie.â&#x20AC;? We had to be ready for the twenty-first century, and we needed â&#x20AC;&#x153;2020 vision.â&#x20AC;? And, of course, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;train is leaving the station.â&#x20AC;?

He got his new school and his new teachers and his swimming pool. He got computer labs and developing stations for the photography class and wet suits for the oceanography lab. Then he stepped down. Twenty-seven years ago.

The builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest honor is to be forgotten. John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill remained on island, helped out at the elementary school, and worked with the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; then he slipped away. His building also disappeared. Like most monuments, the school has entered the backdrop of our lives and become the new normal.

We pass it everyday on our way to the store. It is unrecognized, unnamed, unremarked. And absolutely vital. Like air.

Eventually, time levels everything. The building will follow its builder into the ground. On Nantucket, monuments tend to burn, fall over, or sink. The high school will suffer the same fate; time will knock down the walls, obscure the names, and empty the rooms. Twenty-seven years from now, it may be the new Island Home.

By then, the building will have done its work. It raised the hopes and expectations for the parents; it raised the capabilities of the staff; and it launched its graduates into the jet stream. The monuments to John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life work wore dress clothes and drank watermelon margaritas. Like their forefathers, they found success in the rest of the world, then brought it back here, to a yard in Tom Nevers on a September afternoon.

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have a general shape of the story in the back of my mind, but if I try to plot things out ahead of time, I don’t think I do as good of a job...It’s not interesting enough.”

In addition to developing his style, Sulzer has also written different genres. His second book, Mom Comes Home, is a memoir recalling his family’s experience of a mother-in-law moving in with them after she had a stroke.

The book, published in 2002, is a relatable story for many who have family member with illnesses or aging family members who need increasing care.

“All of us either will be caring for relatives or be cared for by relatives at some point and there’s a lot of issues to deal with and surmount and just face in whatever way you can. It’s just life,” said Sulzer.

Sulzer’s style evolved once more after the release of Mom Comes Home.

He injured his back in 2001 and found himself less mobile than before. To occupy his time as he recovered, he dove into the works of Emily Dickinson.

Sulzer found that reading Dickinson’s literature was one of the few activities that took his mind off his back injury.

“Basically Emily Dickinson’s work was the only thing I could read that took me away the pain—her writing is so intense and so good that I got totally enthralled,” Sulzer explained.

Inspired and curious about Dickinson’s life and work, Sulzer formulated the concepts for his third book, The Voice at the Door. He decided to write this novel based on research, letters, and poems surrounding Dickinson’s life.

The book is a fact-based novel that tells of a love story between Dickinson and a noteworthy Presbyterian preacher, Charles Wadsworth.

“I felt such an inner focus, even though I didn’t know what would happen or anything [as I wrote the novel]. I felt I had read so much of her poetry and I wanted to incorporate some of her style in the flow of my work, and I just felt that I was able to find that balance,” said Sulzer on his time writing the book.

Sulzer’s most recent book, The Card People, is a whimsical, sci-fi advencontinued on page 19

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ture that was influenced during one of his experiences while teaching. Sulzer was on a hiking trip with the fifth grade class of Nantucket New School. The kids requested a bedtime story and Sulzer wove a tale together about card people and their enemies, the scissor people, both main elements within the book.

The students enjoyed the story so much, they suggested that he make it into a book for young readers.

Bringing his two chosen professions together, Sulzer wrote a draft, and had those fifth-graders read, critique, and give their feedback on the book, chapter by chapter. Part one of a trilogy, The Card People is ideal for readers age nine and older.

Sulzer enjoyed the three decades he spent teaching youth on Nantucket, but empty pages were calling him to write. Now in his retirement, he’s able to devote even more time to his passion.

Sulzer’s books are available to purchase on-island at Nantucket Bookworks on Broad Street and Michell’s Book Corner on Main Street.

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along, making choices, encountering chance, all other options are possible, and exist on another plane. Trippy, right? This is just the premise of Constellations, the latest play to run at The White Heron Theatre, from now until September 23.

Often referred to as the “rom-com for astrophysicist,” this play, written by a then-28-year old British playwright Nick Payne is a buffet of possible scenarios in the classic story of boy-meets-girl. In this two-person production, we watch as Roland and Marianne meet at a friend’s barbeque. Varying scenarios are separated by a brief darkening of the stage; one in which Roland is married, and his wife is talking to friends across the way, and alas, in another, with flickering chemistry, the two are single, and the meet cute is official and complete.

The audience then enjoys vignettes into the relationship as it could possibly evolve – with a drunken first date, then an awkward one, followed by a combative one, and a loving one, too. Pitfalls of infidelity are then addressed, with one partner guilty of it, then the other, followed later by a clumsy marriage proposal with a sweaty and nervous Roland on one knee, juxtaposed by a smooth and stalwart Roland sweeping Marianne right off her feet.

White Heron veteran actor Brian Krinsky seamlessly perfects the role as Roland, both boyishly lovable and caring, while Caitlin Clouthier astonishes as Marianne, sweet, funny and smart. Directed by White Heron’s own Lynne Bolton, this performance undeniably hits home at the introspective question of how our experiences are affected by our own emotions on any given day, and by just how very different our reality could so easily be.

Although at first unfamiliar in its form, it soon becomes impossible to look away, especially as the characters rapidly change position under the darkening light of the stage to perform their next possible reality. This play may be just the reason why we as individuals should return our focus to the stage; the well beaten path of theme in cinema is so well traveled, it is nearly crumbled macadam, but if we allow ourselves to follow these strangers into the forest of unexplored thought, we emerge with a map, showing footpaths into unexplored realms of the heart and mind.

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are no pesticides or herbicides used and it is managed according to the vegetative and lunar cycles prescribed by the biodynamic calendar. They use organic compost and manually harvest the grapes when it does come time for picking.

Although the major part of the vineyards is planted to Mourvèdre, the Château Pradeaux Bandol Rosé is composed of Cinsault as well as Mourvèdre.

After a short maceration on the skins, in order to extract a light color, the juice is fermented at low temperatures to retain freshness, fruit and bouquet and aged in cement tanks. It is one of the richest of the rosés of France, and perhaps the most serious wine in this category. The younger vines of the domaine at about 25 years old are utilized to produce this rare rosé with staying power and exceptional complexity. Think of pairing this with salmon, cassoulet and (once autumn arrives) leg of lamb.

Château Saint-Maur ‘L’Excellence,’ Côtes de Provence CRU CLASSE Rosé 2015: Located just 10 km from Saint-Tropez in the picturesque Provençal village of Cogolin, this estate is one of only fourteen properties that can officially designate themselves Crus Classés based on an evaluation of the estates' history, winemaking and cellar reputation and overall vineyard quality since 1955. It is at the foothills of the impressive Maures mountain mass, where it is sheltered from the winds but enjoys a mild maritime influence that tempers strong summer temperatures, This top wine from the estate, hence named “L’Excellence,” is ripe and powerful. Made from a traditional Côtes de Provence grape blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, this attractive silver-pink colored wine is beautifully ripe and fruity on the nose. Peach and pear fruit flavors, along with a citrus burst at the end, add an attractive lift. The flavors of red fruits, peach and apricot bring enjoyment and aromatic complexity to this balanced and structured rosé offering. The ultimate wine for an excellent adventure.

Keep in mind that not all Rosé is created equal. This means that based on the climate and soil where it is grown, the mélange of grape varieties used for blending, along with production methods in the winery, all have an influence on the final outcome of this delicious category of wines. Be adventurous as summer comes to an end as now is the time to drink that bottle of rosé that you forgot about from last year. Like finding a genie in a bottle, you will be amazed at how delicious it can be with that extra year of ageing in the bottle. Cheers!

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Featured Restaurant: Crosswinds

Where the Locals Go Some of the best advise we’ve heard when it comes to finding a restaurant with great food and great value is to “go where the locals go” — Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar. If you’ve flown on or off Nantucket, you’ve probably seen this eatery at the airport. But it’s not just a place to stop for coffee and snack when your flight is delayed: this is a destination for many island residents looking for a bountiful breakfast, fast lunch, or affordable dinner out. On Wing Night, you might actually have trouble finding a seat!

Crosswinds serves continuously from 5:30 in the morning until 9 at night.

And, there’s plenty of free parking, a real plus on busy weekends and in-season.

Indoor and outdoor seating is offered at Crosswinds. It’s a bit unusual to dine on a patio just a few yards from the tarmac, but it’s one of our favorite spots for breakfast and discovered that the patio is warm, bright, and nowhere near as noisy as you’d think. Most of the planes land and depart a good distance away and are fun to watch—you won’t have to entertain any youngsters you’ve brought along, they love to see the planes. Inside, there is a roomy and comfortable dining room that has recently been renovated. Separated from the dining room is a bar with counter seating and a couple of tall tables. We know a number of die-hard fans who say it’s a fun place to watch the game.

The day starts earlier at Crosswinds then at any other island restaurant, and breakfast continues well past lunchtime, so whether you get up early or are on “vacation time,” you can have breakfast most of the day. In fact, Crosswinds even has a section of their dinner menu called “Breakfast at Night” featuring three of their morning favorites.

They serve it all—from a hearty Breakfast Sandwich to a Smoked Salmon Benedict. They offer short stacks and tall of Buttermilk Pancakes and Thick Cut Brioche French Toast, and just about every version of eggs you can think of...Over Easy, Scrambled (try their flavorful Portuguese or Greek Scrambles), Steak & Eggs, Hash & Eggs, Breakfast Burrito, and generous Omelettes with a variety of fillings Go at 8 am, call it brunch, and indulge in a Bloody Mary, Mimosa, or Screwdriver from their bar (from 11 am on Sundays).

For a light morning meal, there’s fruit and berries, yogurt and granola, bagel and cream cheese, oatmeal with raisins and brown sugar, and coffee how you like it.

At 11 am, soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and lunch entrees are added to the offerings. In addition to a Black Angus Burger, B.L.T., Tuna Salad, Grilled Cheese, and Grilled Chicken Sandwich, lunch also features a Classic Reuben, a Chipolte Pastrami Melt, Philly Cheese Steak, a Fish Sandwich, Chicken Pot Pie with puff pastry lid, Cobb Salad, and a very popular and well done Beer Battered Fish & Chips.

“Classic American comfort food” is how the dinner menu was described to us. We think it’s apt though it leaves out some of their creative specials, like the “Taste of India” and Chef’s Showcase offered every Saturday evening.

In addition to those Saturday night specials, Monday is their Home-Style Chicken Dinner Special for just $10.95; Tuesday is Steakhouse Sizzle ($12.95

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Arrive early on Wednesday nights: their Endless Pasta Night ($8.95 for all you can eat Alfredo or Bolognese) AND Wing Night (50 cents apiece for their jumbo wings) House Salad is very popular.

Thursday Night is when they serve the Crosswinds Famous BBQ Ribs (half rack of pork ribs with cornbread, potato salad, and coleslaw for just $11.95); Friday Night they serve Fish & Chips for just $9.95, and you’ll see half the island there; and their Sunday night special is a Traditional Turkey Dinner with all the fixin’s for just $9.95.

Make sure you’re hungry when you dine at Crosswinds—even with the affordable prices, their portions are very generous! We started with their House Salad, bigger and better than most house salads. It’s served in a large shallow bowl filled with a nice mix of field greens with just enough tangy balsamic vinaigrette to flavor the greens without making them soggy. Sweet dried cranberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and lots of blue cheese are tossed throughout the salad, not just sprinkled overtop.

Fried Calamari is another top choice to start your meal, and in portion big enough to share. The rings and tentacles have a ligh, crisp breading, and are cooked just right so they’re tender.

Two toppings are drizzled overtop— a tangy garlic aioli and a sweet Thai chili sauce. The sauces are also very tasty on the salad of fresh field greens that is tucked underneath.

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under Appetizers is a Grilled Chicken Pesto Flatbread that is large enough to be a meal! The flatbread is spread with tasty basil pesto and parmesan, then topped with loads of chicken and fresh sweet grape tomatoes.

The kitchen then fire roasts it till the edges are crisped and serves it sliced and ready to share.

We were at Crosswinds Grilled Chicken Pesto Flatbread on a Wednesday, and the dining room quickly filled with customers clamoring for their Jumbo Wings. At 50 cents apiece, they must go through hundreds every Wing Night! The kitchen sent us out an assortment to try. They come in four versions: very spicy Buffalo (with Frank’s hot sauce), smoky-sweet BBQ, tasty Teriyaki, and (our favorite) Honey Sriracha that starts out sweet and end with a spark of heat. Each wing section was moist and meaty with crisped edges and served with crunchy celery sticks and either ranch or blue cheese dressing.

One of the chef’s specialties is Crosswind’s Orecchiette Pasta, comfort food taken to the next level! For this dish, the chef combines the pasta with sauteed pancetta, mushrooms, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil in a luxurious cream sauce with a whisper of chipotle.

This pasta dish is delicious as is, but we recommend that you order it with sauteed shrimp that are plump and perfectly cooked.

You also have top option to order it with Orecchiette Pasta grilled chicken or NY strip steak.

Fish lovers will adore the Atlantic Salmon served at Crosswinds. The fish is beautifully cooked, nicely seasoned, and served with a very good white wine garlic butter reduction. Served alongside are jasmine rice and an assortment of seasonal vegetables (we had tender-crisp green beans, carrots, and sweet grape tomatoes).

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fresh Atlantic cod, beer-battered and fried till golden brown outside and flaky are inside, served over tasty fries with sides of house made tartar sauce and cool, crisp coleslaw.

The final entree we sampled is their Grilled Rib Eye (cover photo). The slab of beef arrived Atlantic Salmon cooked a perfect medium-rare, with a luscious char around the edges. We were grateful for the extra red wine veal reduction and poured it over the mashed potatoes served alongside with grilled squash, carrot, and green beans.

Few people have room for dessert after a meal at CrossFish and Chips winds, but if you do, they offer a changing selection of sweets. If they have it, don’t hesitate to order the sinfully good Rich Double Chocoate Cake. Or you can just order a sweet Tranquili-Tea or fruity Crosswinds Cooler from the bar.

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Let the weeds be. As the fall flowers and grasses begin to fade, the seeds, fruits, and other reproductive structures are delectable bites for our feathered friends. Don’t be tempted to mow that lawn or weedy patch. Let it whither until winter. As many birds begin or are in the throes of migration, these weedy tidbits become important food resources. And you want any excuse to be a bit lazy, right?

Water, water, everywhere? Make sure your bird baths or other water features are clean and full. Migrants often need to fill up on water as well as food. While the weather has been rainy of late, double-check that the water that remains in baths is clean to reduce disease transmission.

Don’t rake the beach! If you’re a shorebird, fall is the perfect time to snag invertebrates from piles of seaweed washed up on the beach. Keep the eel grass and other seaweed piles intact as they remain another tasty treat for Sanderlings, Willets, and other shorebirds. Better yet, take a walk and clean the beach to remove plastic debris that may be inadvertently ingested by curious and hungry shorebirds.

Create, don’t remove, brush piles. Similar to not raking the beach, rotting leaves and other brush make great habitat for arthropods, worms, and insects that many birds eat. Birds that prefer habitat on the ground, such as darkeyed juncos, tree sparrows and white-throated sparrows, will use brush piles for roosting at night and for protection from predators. Just put fall trimmings, branches, twigs and leaves in one corner of the yard where it is less intrusive, but will create some cover for the birds.

Watch the weather. During fall migration, birds are moving every day.

However, the volume of birds is affected by local and regional weather patterns. Wind circulation patterns around highs and lows impact the movement of migratory birds. The ideal time for flying often occurs the day after a cold front passes – northerly winds, dropping temperatures, rising air pressure, and clearing skies are good migration conditions. Look for tail winds which is when birds will move en masse. When this happens, get your binoculars ready and head out.

Get to know a few good birders. The best thing I ever did to increase my own bird list was to get to know some really good birders. They keep you motivated, take you to the best secret spots, and may teach you a thing or two about identifying all of those “confusing fall warblers” as Peterson puts it. Once fall really sets in and we get into winter, birding friends also help you forget how cold your fingertips are while trying to spot a Glaucous Gull or a Snowy Owl. Need help meeting some great birders? How about some local and regional experts? There is a Birding Nantucket Facebook group (facebook.com/groups/birdingnantucket/) that is great for sharing photos and information about the latest sightings. Sign up for an eBird account (ebird.org/content/ebird/) through the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. You’ll be able to see others’ checklists, where the local hotspots might be, and even who is seeing them.

The Linda Loring Nature Foundation leads bird walks every Wednesday morning at 8am (llnf.org). The Maria Mitchell Association also leads walks Tuesday mornings at 7am (mariamitchell.org/calendar). As the weather gets colder, a morning bird group will start meeting on Sunday mornings at the Nantucket High School parking lot. Check the events calendar on Nantucket.net for these and other listings.

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Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles

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

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Hy-Line Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Island Bike Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Nantucket Pool & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Nantucket Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Thai House Nantucket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Triple Eight Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 2017 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island

Eel Point 6 miles Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles

Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Pacific National Bank)

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 9000

Call Nantucket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (phone App) All over the island 2017 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island ACK Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bartlett's Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Bartlett's Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Call Nantucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cisco Brewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Claudette's Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 The Faregrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Great Point Natural History Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles

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Nantucket Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop

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

All the products you love & mail order online

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee.

We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

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Nantucket Cookie Company

Open daily we ship anywhere Small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-5814 inside Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St.

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed!

Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! nantucketcookie.net

Petticoat Row Bakery

508-228-3700 35 Centre Street

Tuesday-Saturday 8-5; Sundays 8 to 12 Pastries, Cookies, Cakes, Cupcakes, Afternoon Tea & More

petticoatrowbakery.com Our boutique bakery is located in the heart of historic downtown Nantucket. The upstairs kitchen produces a full selection of freshly baked goods including sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes and cupcakes; croissants, baguettes and bagels. We also offer a selection of artisanal products and fresh brewed organic coffee. For those off-island, gift boxes are available for purchase online. Join us for Afternoon Tea with freshly brewed organic tea & coffee, tea sandwiches and sweet & savory snacks. PETTICOAT ROW BAKERY is Nantucket’s downtown gourmet bakery.

Cisco Brewers

Brewers & Distillers

508-325-5929 Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm 5 Bartlett Farm Road Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome!

At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services: every 15 min from noon to 6:30pm or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com

Triple Eight Distillery

Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Established in 2000, TRIPLE EIGHT DISTILLERY uses water from well #888 to distill its “Notch” single malt whiskey and produce its famous Triple Eight Vodka “888”. Call for more information or to book a tour. ciscobrewers.com

Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

The Bean

508-228-6215

Open at 4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at nantucketcoffee.com

Handlebar Café

Open Mon Fri 6:30am -6pm, Sat & Sun 7am -6pm Coffee, community space, and killer wifi

Atlas

Light Food & Take-Out

Serving dinner Tues-Sun from 5 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

508-825-5929 15 Washington Street

Welcome to HANDLEBAR - a community space disguised as a coffee shop! We provide an ideal intown location for you to come and grab a favorite beverage. We serve up quality espresso drinks,

508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

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! Dine in or take out. atlasnantucket.com

Bartlett’s Farm

Open every day 8-7pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, 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 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; 29 Centre Street Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts on Saturdays and Sundays, plus savory lunches Tuesday-Friday and fabulous dinners Tuesday-Sunday 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. MasterCard and Visa accepted. 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. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds.

CrosswindsNantucket.com

Downyflake

Open daily 6 am to 1 pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. thedownyflake.com

Open daily. Friendly, Fast, Affordable Family Food.

Full Breakfast served all day from 7:30 am

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

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

EasyStreetCantina.com

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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

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Clubs & Entertainment

Rose & Crown

Sept. 14-20, 2017

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

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Siam to Go

Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

508-228-SIAM (7426) Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln

siamtogonantucket.com SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional.

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Nantucket Dining Guide The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand.

Sophie T’s Pizza

Open Mon-Sun.11:30am-9pm Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. New York style thin crust, crispy flatbread, or gluten-free choices beg for your special topping creations. SOPHIE T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs, sandwiches, and wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out. Daily specials available on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with sophietspizza.com plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice!

Thai House Nantucket

Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm Dine in or take out

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

ackthaihouse.com 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.

Yummy

Mon.-Sat. 7am to 4 pm; Sun 7am to 3:30pm Fresh, hand crafted breakfast & lunch, on your way to the beach

508-228-2712 63 Surfside Road

Yummy is a new take out café located right on a bike path to Surfside beach. It has a casual sunny front yard where you can relax at one of the picnic tables or beach chairs and bite into a moist, fresh-from-the-grill burger served on a perfectly toasted, almost sweet bun. Our menu also boasts mouthwatering sandwiches on fresh baked bread including vegetarian and vegan delights. We start the day with fresh roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, house-baked pastries, and fruity smoothies.

Oh, and don’t forget the ice cream, and frappes! It’s the perfect way to cool off on from a hot day at the beach. Yummy has what you are craving. Treat yourself to some goodies - come join us at Yummy!

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Bartlett’s Farm

Markets 508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

Open every day 8-6pm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

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

Atlas

Restaurants 508-825-5495 130 Pleasant Street

Serving dinner Tues-Sun from 5 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh

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 sumptuous vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Dine in or take out. atlasnantucket.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s

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

508-325-0308 10 India Street

Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently.

They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards.

Black-EyedSusans.com

Breeze Restaurant

Open daily New England Coastal Cuisine

508-228-4730 at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street

The family friendly BREEZE Restaurant serves New England Coastal Cuisine either in our dining room or on our enclosed Terrace – complete with fire pits. A little playful with a lot of style, BREEZE dinner menu features a delectable selection of fresh appetizers and entrees. Enjoy cocktails, lighter fare and live music on our Front Porch. breezebarandcafe.com

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Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 29 Centre Street Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts from 8am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday, savory lunches Tuesday-Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners every night but Monday from 5:30pm. 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. 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. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We have extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections.

Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well.

Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds.

CrosswindsNantucket.com

Downyflake

Open daily 6 am to 1 pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. thedownyflake.com

Dune

508-228-5550 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 6-10 pm; Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am to 2:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort.

20 Broad Street

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

DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open daily. Friendly, Fast, Affordable Family Food. 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. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

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

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Fifty-Six Union

Bar opens at 4:30, Dinner nightly from 5 pm Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner nigtly from 5 pm; bar opens at 4:30. Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting.

For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. fiftysixunion.com

The Proprietors bar & table

508-228-7477 Dinner from 5:30pm; Bar opens at 5pm; Sunday Brunch 10:30am-2:30pm 9 India St An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes

The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients harvested on small Nantucket and New England farms. Chef Michael LaScola serves an adventurous menu of shareable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable and grain presentations. Guests can expect to see dishes playfully combining international flavors with ingredients from small farms and producers raised specifically for the restaurant. Dinner is served Monday-Saturday from 5 pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 10:30am to 2pm. The Proprietors bar opens at 5 pm. proprietorsnantucket.com

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Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

theroseandcrown.com 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 and entrees like Fish’n Chips, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and Grilled Mahi Mahi. There are freshly made soups and salads, a delicious variety of burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. Entertainment nightly.

The Seagrille

Lunch 11:30 to 2 pm; Dinner from 5:30; Bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine

508-325-5700 45 Sparks Avenue

theseagrille.com THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented.

Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and enclosed patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. Call us to book your celebration!

Siam to Go

Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

508-228-SIAM (7426) Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln

siamtogonantucket.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.

Sophie T’s Pizza

Open Mon-Sun.11:30am-9pm Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. New York style thin crust, crispy flatbread, or gluten-free choices beg for your special topping creations. SOPHIE T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs, sandwiches, and wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out. Daily specials available on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

Thai House Nantucket

Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries.

You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. BYOB. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

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Seafood

Open Daily Lobsters alive or steamed, lobster rolls, fresh fish, & more!

508-228-0912 115 Pleasant Street

GLIDDEN’S SEAFOOD is the island’s oldest seafood company at 115 Pleasant Street (across from Cape Cod Five). We specialize in the island’s finest fish selection. We have holding tanks with live lobsters, and we’ll gladly cook them for you. When you order your lobster, add some cooked and chilled shrimp to start your picnic. Or let us make you a New England Clambake. We also have steamer clams, P.E.I. mussels, local Pocomo Meadow oysters. We prepare fresh lobster cakes, lobster gliddensislandseafood.com rolls, smoked blue pate, quahog chowder, and stuffed quahogs.

Souza’s Seafood

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

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

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.

Nantucket Vineyard

Vineyard 508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-6pm Fine Nantucket wines

Enter our photo contest!

ciscobrewers.com Stop by for a sample of our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery.

Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour.

Cash prizes!

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All fried seafood is hand­breaded & made to order

Fried Clams • Fish&Chips • Lobster Rolls Lobster Salad • Shrimp • Clam Chowder Fisherman’s Pla(er • Bay Scallops

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Island Fun & Shopping Adventure / Eco-Tours

Great Point Natural History Tour

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Natural Discovery Tours Thurs-Mon at 9am & 1pm Tours offered through mid-October

Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours. Tours are offered Thursday-Monday at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car! thetrustees.org/ccwr

Shearwater Excursions

Straight Wharf, Slip #1011; 508-228-7037 Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more

We specialize in creating memories! Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the tour that suits you: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tour, Private Charters, Sunset Cruise, Kids’ Fishing Trips and Clamming Excursions. shearwaterexcursions.com

The Antiques Depot

Antiques 508-228-1287 2 South Beach St

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

NantucketAntiquesDepot.com One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antiques shops, offering quality 17th, 18th & 19th Century Formal and Country Furniture, Art, Pottery, Folk Art, Decoys, China Trade, Ancient Artifacts, and an extensive collection of Marine antiques and Scrimshaw. Proprietor Jack Fritsch also provides professional Personal Property Appraisals for estate, insurance and other purposes. Now in a new location sharing five large rooms with Nantucket House Antiques and Interior Design Studio, opposite the Nantucket Yacht Club. Visit nantucketantiquesdepot.com, and follow us on F, t, I.

Apparel - Infants & Children

EGG & Friends

A Children’s Boutique

508-332-6502 2 Harbor Square, behind the Gazebo

EGG by SUSAN LAZAR... At Egg we love- love. It’s a brand that embraces the bond between parents and their children. The name “Egg” is inspired by each child’s great potential. All eggs might look the same on the outside, but inside lay infinite possibilities. EGG is designed around the needs of stylish mothers and their children with natural fabrics and clean modern designs at an affordable luxury price point. The result is fashionable, yet timeless, baby and children’s clothing of the highest quality. egg-baby.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

508-228-0437 Open 10 to 5:30 at 62 Main St

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 multifaceted. MURRAY’S has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

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ACK 4170

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Apparel & Accessories “ACK 4170TM...is not just a location, it’s a lifestyle.”

Inspired by the salt, sand, and sea, this new brand of high-quality Nantucket apparel, accessories, home decor, and jewelry has washed ashore. We will give you a taste of the good, salt life...30 miles ACK4170.com out. “ACK 4170TM...is not just a location, it’s a lifestyle.”

Blue Beetle

Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace.

Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Island Cashmere

Cashmere, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

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season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-theknow” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

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Nantucket Whaler TM Apparel

617-WHALERS 5 Old South Wharf

Comfortable clothing designed on Nantucket

Authentic, well tailored, purposeful clothing and accessories for men and women. Designed on Nantucket. We support New England manufacturers. Nantucket Whaler is about the journey, not the pretense. 5 Old South Wharf. www.wearingwhales.com. 617-WHALERS. Wear the right whale wearingwhales.com (sm).

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. Faxr: 508-228-6568. nobbyshop.com

Peter Beaton

down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

Sara Campbell

Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop. Visit Sara Campbell at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! www.saracampbell.com

Art Reproduction, Posters, and Printing

The UPS Store

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

THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference!

The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across—stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have offstreet parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

Check the Calendar for openings

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. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily and celebrating over three decades at 40 Straight Wharf.

His original oil and watercolor paintings capture the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com

Ireland Galleries

Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s sculpture & art

508-228-1907 13 Old South Wharf

If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too!

There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs.Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!

Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist Studio by Appointment

508-332-2553 Unique Textile and Print Art and Accessories

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.

Miki shows regularly at the Artists Association of Nantucket. To visit her studio, please call 508-3322553. mikilovett.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models

Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

508-228-0437 Open 10 to 5:30 at 62 Main St

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 multifaceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

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.

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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 Nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com and collectibles are made. Shipping available.

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

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories

Nantucket Pool & Spa

Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More

508-228-2235 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd

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

Bike Rentals

Cooks Cycle

Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

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

Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Mongoose bicycles, as well as 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. easyridersbikerentals.com

Nantucket Bike Shop

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

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

NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards. nantucketbikeshop.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.

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. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

Yesterday’s Island

Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide In print, online, on your cell phone

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

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 47 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com

Mitchell’s Book Corner

Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm & Sun 11am to 4pm See Calendar of Events for our book signings

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for nearly 50 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest

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Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events. mitchellsbookcorner.com

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

Mon-Sat 10am to 8pm & Sun 10am to 6pm Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts

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

Buses

NRTA

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

See display ad for times and routes Bus routes thru town & out of town

nrtawave.com 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 mid-October from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $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.

Affordable Rentals

Car Rentals 508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

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

Nantucketislandrentacar.com

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

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

Nantucketislandrentacar.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

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

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

youngsbicycleshop.com 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 “CycleLogical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals!

Endeavor

Charters - Sailing & Boating

Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

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

Lynx

Call for your sail Family fun for all ages!

Bookstores

Sept. 14-20, 2017

978.479.2197 Traditional Sailing & History in Nantucket Sound

www.tallshiplynx.org Nantucket’s Tall Ship LYNX is offering sails from July to October from Nantucket Harbor. They also offer charters, weddings, educational and special groups sailings. Looking for a unique venue to gather? LYNX is available for private charters... treat your family, your friend, or your colleagues to a very special day or evening. For details and reservations, contact the office @ 978.479.2197

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Island Fun & Shopping Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 union, or call to arrange a cigar bar for your next island event.

AckGrayLady.com

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 24 Amelia Drive

Classes & Workshops for all ages

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

Coaching/Consulting

Life and success skills coaching

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships auntleahs.com worldwide.

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

Unique Artisan Chocolates Created Fresh!

Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

Classes & Workshops

Coaching at the Corner

Confections

Free sample available: just ask!

Cigars

Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 am Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Sept. 14-20, 2017

610-780-1640 info@marshaegan.com

Get a great start to your Thursday mornings – join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main Street. Discussions start at 8:30 AM sharp and end at 9:30 am. $15 at the door, packages available. Season passes for all 2017 discussions are available now. For more information visit CoachingatTheCorner.com

Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on Food Network’s “Food Finds,” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,”“Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch and Sea Salt Caramels, Coco the Whale™ truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist™ Almonds. Sweet Inspirations’ artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition collectible tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine,” “Rainbow Fleet,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. nantucketchocolate.com

Consignment & Thrift

Island Treasures

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm & Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more

508-228-0789 17B North Beach Street

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.

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2017 PHOTO CONTEST

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

Deadline September 17, 2017 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. The 2017 Contest has begun: DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 17, 2017. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photos/contests.php

Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest Share photos of your wedding and win cash!

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

Sept. 14-20, 2017

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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.

Herbert T.

Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Trolling “Catch those blues and Bass!”

Day: 508-228-6655 Slip 14, Straight Wharf

Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! Private charters are also available. $110 per person. fishnantucket.net

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 highresolution. 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. nantucketweddings.com

TOPSPIN FISHING specializes in Nantucket sport fishing. Captain Carl Bois has 30+ years of experience on the water. Our 32 foot Judge can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people, and we offer the flexibility to customize charters. Let’s go have a fun day on the water! TopspinFishing.com

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

Furniture

The UPS Store

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

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

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps & 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 makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plus they have off-street parking.

THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Cranberry Products

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

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

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

Inspired by Nantucket’s Cranberry Harvest, Sweet Inspirations Chocolatier created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweet cranberries lavishly covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. Sweet Inspirations’ exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show and Food Network’s “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets and limited edition gift tins including “Rainbow Fleet,” “Sailors Valentine,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and party favors. Other unique cranberry recipes include Cranberry Caramels with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981, this amazing shop and showcase kitchen is an experience not to be missed. Discover Sweet Inspirations~NantucketChocolate.com at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. Come enjoy a complimentary tasting of delectable chocolate. nantucketchocolate.com

National Grid

Energy & Conservation 844-615-8316

Save Energy, Save Money, Make a Difference

nationalgridus.com/Nantucket National Grid is leading an initiative to empower the Nantucket community to reduce peak energy use. You can help postpone the need for a third cable by taking the first by signing up for an energy assessment. A specialist will inspect your home or business and recommend ways you can improve comfort and use less energy. Call now to schedule your no-cost home energy assessment.

Albacore

Fishing Charters

Private Charters only Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching

508-228-5074 Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat 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 40 years of experience fishing Nantucket waters. We offer a variety of private charters from 2-1/2 hour

508-246-6210 at the Town Pier, across from public parking

Daily trips, customizable to your needs

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. arrowheadfurniture.com www.arrowheadnursery.com

Freedman’s of Nantucket

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

Topspin Fishing Charters

Gifts

Open Daily Gifts, Sculptures ,and Home & Garden Accessories

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

An extraordinary & wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Bracelets & bangles, jewelry boxes, handbags, handcrafted frames, gorgeous mirrors and wall decor, a grand assortment of handmade home accents, & more! Freedman has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks you will ever see. There is a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture. Prices vary from $15 to $6,000.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 am Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for the largest selection of fine cigars and handmade accessories. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your beach day or walk around town, recommendations or unique gifts, or a cigar bar to make your island celebration a little more special, we are here to meet your needs. Call or come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street, just a cobblestone’s throw from Main Street.

AckGrayLady.com

Hill’s of Nantucket

Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus.

American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery situated on the water at Straight Wharf. gshill.com

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 Nantucket Island with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

Residential & Commercial Signs, Quarterboards

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

As you walk along the cobblestone streets of Nantucket you see Paul & Jean’s handiwork at every turn, from traditional to whimsical—they are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. At NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART, 167 Orange Street, you’ll find treasures by both Master Carver Paul McCarthy and Folk Artist Jean Petty. On the Gallery side you’ll see the work of local artists including originals by 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 with carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards created by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Signs, Banners, & Posters

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

Open Monday - Saturday

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.

Handcrafted Leather Goods

s•mac designs

handcrafted with love…30 miles out to sea.

Find me at the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market smacdesigns.com

s•mac designs offers a selection of unique handcrafted leather goods, including clutch handbags, wristlets, wallets, and totes. Sarah makes all of the items in her island home studio and sells exclusively at the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers and Artisans Market on Saturdays from June to October, or custom orders can be placed online.

Hats

Peter Beaton

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients and philanthropic endeavors as it is for as it is custom fitted straw hats, signature hatboxes, handbags, and authentic Nantucket sailor shirts—Peter Beaton is a hidden gem that you don’t want to miss.

Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. peterbeaton.com

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

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

Nantuckethospital.org

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com

Freedman’s of Nantucket

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

Creative Gifts and Home Accessories

This gallery has an extraordinary and wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden. These pieces are designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Freedman’s now has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks and a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture that look like they came out of a “gentlemen’s library.” Prices vary from $15 to $6,000.

Nantucket.net

Internet

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More

508-228-6777 The island’s premier web portal

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

ACK Weather

Island Apps

Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather Download on the App Store

FREE download for IOS and Android

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

ACK 4170TM

Jewelry “ACK 4170TM...is not just a location, it’s a lifestyle.”

Inspired by the salt, sand, and sea, a new Nantucket jewelry line has washed ashore. A lovely handcrafted collection of bracelets and necklaces reflecting your island style. From fine silver and pearls to beads and gold, these pieces are shore to please! “ACK 4170TM...is not just a location, it’s a ACK4170.com lifestyle.”

Beachside Nantucket

Open Daily - Customer Appreciation Sale Fashionably beautiful and precious

508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road

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

19 Old South Wharf

GIA Graduate Gemologist Jackie Robinson returns to Nantucket from Palm Beach with a stunning selection of her visionary pearl designs. She uses pearls in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and colors: South Sea, Tahitian, Japanese Akyoa, and more. Her designs are worn by Ann Romney, Gwenyth Paltrow, Diane Keaton, and many more, and she is the original designer of pearls on suede. She has brought a line of clothing acquired from her worldwide travels of France, Italy, St. Barths, and Belgium.

Visit Jackie downtown at 19 Old South Wharf and follow her on Instagram beachsidenantucket

Blue Beetle Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace.

Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Clay Twombly

upstairs at 2 Union Street; 508-332-3407 Prayer Beads & Jewelry, Sacred Objects & Crystals, Unique Artisanal Gifts

Clay’s unique prayer beads and jewelry creations are both sacred and delightful. He also carries a number of talented jewelers, smudge spray, local porcelain wares, and other one-of-a-kind treasures.

Located just steps off the beaten path upstairs at 2 Union Street. Seasonal hours: please visit claytwombly.com or call the shop.

ClayTwombly.com

G. S. Hill Gallery

Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

Home Decor

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Call Nantucket

Your telephone book for Nantucket

Sept. 14-20, 2017

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Jennifer Greenwood Jewelry Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry

508-901-9282 upstairs at 2 Union Street

You’ll find something extra special JENNIFER GREEWOOD’s new downtown studio, upstairs at 2 Union Street. Each piece is a work of art using gems, geodes, agate, opals, and more. Earrings rings, pendants, and more, her style is new and hip, blended with classic looks, gorgeous natural materials, and traditional technique. For a one-of-a-kind gift for yourself or someone you love, head up the steps under the 2 Union Street sign just a few steps off Main Street to JENNIFER GREENWOOD JEWELRY. @jennifergreenwoodjewelry

Jessica Hicks Nantucket

Silver, gold,and gemstone collections

508-414-1330 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren

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

JessicaHicks.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

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

Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

508-228-0272 1 Orange Street

We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary - including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver

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jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists.

Nantucketjewelryandart.com

Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list!

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

nantucketpearls.com 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.

R. Simantov Fine Jewelry

917-324-4410 2 South Beach Street

Open daily; appointments recommended contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

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

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-221-0531; 508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

Inspired and Creative Jewelry

Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.221.0531 or 508.228.2132. susanlisterlocke.com

The Trinity Collection

Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

Museums & Sites

Maria Mitchell Association Programs offered daily

508-228-9198 Science center, museums, programs for all ages

The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “learning by doing.” The Association operates 2 observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered throughout the year for people of all ages. mariamitchell.org

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

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

nha.org No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this topquality 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.

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

Open at 10 am New Exhibit: Wrecks & Relics: Discoveries from the Sea

508-228-1885 158 Polpis Road

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

Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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

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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 & arrowheadnursery.com SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet.

Shoes

Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Daily 10 to 5:30 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

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

Nantucketreds.com

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: 508-228-6568. nobbyshop.com

Smoke Shop

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 specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

Sept. 14-20, 2017

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 am Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 union, or call to arrange a cigar bar for your next island event.

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Summer Shades

Sunglasses

The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

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

Theatre

White Heron Theatre Company

508-825-5268 5 North Water Street

Don’t miss CONSTELLATIONS Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre

WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s only professional Equity theater company. They have a fabulous season planned for their new destination theatre space in the midst of the island’s historic district. Now playing is CONSTELLATIONS.“What would it look like if one word could alter the course of your life? Audiences watch as Marianne and Roland’s relationship unfolds across time and space, with each variation sending their relationship on an entirely new trajectory. Science and romance collide in this unusual love story that’s delighted audiences in New York and London.” Tickets are on sale now for all performances! Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make theatre truly transformative. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org

Tours - Beach

Great Point Natural History Tour

Natural Discovery Tours Thurs-Mon at 9am & 1pm Tours offered through mid-October

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

thetrustees.org/ccwr Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours. Tours are offered Thursday-Monday at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car!

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Island Fun & Shopping Barrett’s Tours 508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; daily at 9:30am &12:30pmdeparts from corner of Federal & Chestnut sts Private charters available for weddings and private charters BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years.

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

Tours - Van 508-257-6557 Call for pickup

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

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

Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Ticket, $10 adults, $4 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $8. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

Nantucket Walkabout

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

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. $40 adults, $20 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

Nantucket Bike Tours

508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”

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

508-825-5362 31 Washington Street

Join us on a Nantucket Bike Tour as we pedal you through town center, around various historical locations, and even out to Cisco Brewery! Our tours are a comfortable and active way to experience the highlights of Nantucket. We provide the bikes, helmets, water bottles, and interactive, passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Please book your tour in advance or call us to learn about our custom tours. nantucketbybike.com

Hy-Line Cruises

Transportation Boat

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable high-speed ferry.

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

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

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

The Trinity Collection

Guided Walking Tours 508-228-1894 Walking Tour offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc.

Departs at 11:15 am and 2:15 pm depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St.

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

Tours by Bike

Call for tour schedule Voted #1 on Trip Advisor’s “Outdoor Activities” on Nantucket

Tours - Bus

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

Sept. 14-20, 2017

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

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

Nantucket Weddings Enter our Photo Contest

Weddings 508-228-9165, ext. 101 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.

Nantucketweddings.com

Wine & Spirits

Epernay Wine & Spirits

508-228-2755 Open Daily 10am-9pm; Order Online 24/7; Island Delivery 1 North Beach Street Largest Rosé Selection, Unique Craft Beers, Boutique Liquors, Artisanal Cheese + Premium Cigars

The only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. Join us for our complimentary wine tasting every Thursday from 5 - 7 pm. Mention this ad for 10% OFF our rosé purchase (valid through 09.20.2017) @epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay | Island Delivery Available epernaywines.com

Souza’s Seafood “Fresh Off the Boat!”

Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service Lobsters • Littlenecks • Nantucket Bay Scallops • Tuna • Flounder • Cod Salmon • Swordfish • Smoked Bluefish • Smoked Paté • Shrimp Stop by to enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing!

508-228-9140 Call for our weekly specials

Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

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

Year Round | BYOB bring your own beer or wine to complement our menu

Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday 5:30-9:30pm Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2pm Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm

29 Centre Street • 508-228-8470 ~ Eat and happiness will follow ~

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8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy free coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at The White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet at of Main & Centre Sts 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House.

508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. Repeated at 1 pm.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm.

10:45 AM - Town View Bike Tour An easy 5 mi. tour thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide.

Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Prime Rib + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

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2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Guided Walkabout Explore the sandplain grasslands that are Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil on this guided walk. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2 PM - To the Brewery! Bike Tour A moderate 7 mi. tour: cycle to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We help arrange a cab ride home - the tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 8 PM - Nantucket Toastmasters A public speaking club that develops communication & leadership skills in a safe place and encouraging environment. Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St 508-901-3367 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset.

Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 7 to 10 AM - Early-Bird Bird Walks with Field Ornithologist Ginger Andrews Birds are an important part of Nantucket’s ecosystem and the island is know as an excellent birding spot. After a brief visit to the Museum’s ornithology collection, you will head out to some of the best birding areas around town. Preregistration required 508228-9198 $45; Maria Mitchell Assn. Members $30 8 AM - Sankaty Bluff Guided Walkabout A guided wilderness hike on the Sankaty Bluff trail. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House.

508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. Repeated at 1 pm.

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9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Ages 2-7 Fun and engaging songs, singing games and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street 10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point with Shearwater Excursions See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm.

10 AM to 5 PM - International Talk like a Pirate Day! Stop by and talk like a pirate to register you for a chance to win one of our homemade Nantucket pirate toys. The Toy Boat, 41 Straight Wharf 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk through the beautiful village of Siasconset. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 Kids (7-12). Cash only. No reservations necessary. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Siasconset.

Meet guide at Rotary BBD in Sconset. 508-332-0953.

10:45 AM - Town View Bike Tour An easy 5 mi. tour thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide.

Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Soup & Sandwich + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

2 PM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills From a high spot on this hike, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor & inner harbor shores; from a low spot along the trail, discover how the glacier shaped the hills and dells of this north central part of the island. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2 PM - To the Brewery! Bike Tour A moderate 7 mi. tour: cycle to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We help arrange a cab ride home - the tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 PM - Rib Night at Atlas Savor the famous ribs served at Atlas for just $1.50 per rib on Tuesday evenings. 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495 6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

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7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset.

Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House and Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Since 1998 led by the original guide. $20. , $15 Seniors (65+), Teens and $5 Kids (7-12) Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at corner of Main Street & Centre Streets,by bank steps 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 8 AM - Guided Walkabout at Gardner Farm Explore this former farm along Hummock Pond, now Land Bank property. Hummock Pond is a glacial meltwater river bed, home to painted & snapping turtles, ospreys, and mute swans. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 2 mile, 45 minute, nonstop exercise walk, with historic commentary. Past historic mansions of Nantucket. $15, cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Streets, by bank steps. Arrive 10 minutes early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House.

508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. Repeated at 1 pm.

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Dance(Sing) Movement for Ages 10 mos to 3 yrs.

Creative movement class with yoga and dance instructor Marjory Trott. Limited to first 15 children + a parent or caregiver. Tickets at the Children’s Desk, when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for 65+ and Teens & $5 Kids (7-12). Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India Streets, by Atheneum fence 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10:45 AM - Town View Bike Tour An easy 5 mi. tour thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide.

Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Burger Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

1:30 to 3 PM - Free Writing Group Jan Glitzenstein leads a writing group open to the public. Held at The Learning Lab at The Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 2 PM - Polpis Harbor Walkabout Hear how a massive chunk of glacial ice formed Polpis Harbor, how salt marshes evolved on Nantucket, what lives in them and how Native Americans & European settlers used natural resources in & around Polpis Harbor for their survival. Get a gull’s eye view of Nantucket Harbor and Coatue, and learn how the island’s main harbor came to be. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 2 PM - To the Brewery! Bike Tour A moderate 7 mi. tour: cycle to Cisco with scenic stops along the way, tour the brewery, & savor a locally brewed beverage. We help arrange a cab ride home - the tour ends at the brewery. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, rain or shine. No reservations.

3:15 to 4 PM - Free Dance(Sing) Movement for Age 3 to 6 Creative movement class Tickets at the Children’s Desk, when the library opens.

Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street.

3:35 to 4:50 PM - Island Waves Synchro Open House Skate with the Open Juvenile Island Waves & Coaches. Open to Basic Skills Level 3 and above. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane.

4 to 4:45 PM - Free Yoga for Kids Beginner’s yoga class for children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk 30 min before program.

Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

5 PM - Wing Night at Atlas Savor the wings served at Atlas for just a buck a wing on Wednesday evenings. 130 continued on page 39

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Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495 5:45 PM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills Sunset Walk A hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 6 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor as Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Circle Bring your own project pattern, yarn, needles and hooks and we will help each other.

Beginners welcome. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street 7 PM - Maria Mitchell Assn. Science Speaker Series - Sarah McGrath McGrath will talk on “Importance of the Microbiome: Lessons from the World of Amphibians.” The microbiome, or community of microbes that live in or on our bodies, has been shown to influence everything from our immune system to our diet. Is it how we’re born or where we live that makes the most impact on our microbiome and subsequently our health? Amphibians may hold the answer. Maria Mitchell Science Center, 33 Washington Street. $10; MMA members free 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring snacks & beverages and enjoy a narrated tour ending with a Nantucket Sunset.

Reservations: 508-228-7037 or come by Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring the Old North Burial Ground, the Oldest House and Nantucket’s 2 most haunted hotels. Since 1998 led by the original guide. $20. , $15 Seniors (65+), Teens and $5 Kids (7-12) Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at corner of Main Street & Centre Streets,by bank steps 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. And from a low spot along the trail, discover how the glacier shaped the hills and dells of this north central part of the island. Registration required: NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions Enjoy complimentary coffee while you cruise through Nantucket Harbor and hear stories from the Whaling Era. Reservations: 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Coaching at the Corner Get a great start to your Thursday mornings - join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. Today’s Topic: How to Manage Your Boss Discussions start at 8:30 am sharp. $15 at the door.

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9 AM - Coffee Bike Tour A caffeinated view of Nantucket. Tour is 2.5 hours. Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of this remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Pickup at 33 Washington St or at Wauwinet Gate House.

508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. Repeated at 1 pm.

10 to 10:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 months Tickets at 10 am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour Enjoy ice cream while you relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $45. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm. Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point with Shearwater Excursions See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com. Repeated at 1 pm.

10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk thru Siasconset. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 Kids (7-12). Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Sconset. Meet guide at Rotary BBD in Sconset. 508-332-0953.

10:45 AM - Town View Bike Tour An easy 5 mi. tour thru Nantucket Town down old whaling streets & seeing quintessential sights. We have a few secrets only to be seen with your Nantucket Bike Tour guide.

Reservations: 508-825-5362 or nantucketbybike.com 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 minutes before start of program. Atheneum , 1 India St 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Nantucket Historical Assn. Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide and learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket from the whaling capital of the world to a resort destination. Departs from the Whaling Museum lobby 13 Broad Street, rain or shine.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point See seals and birds on this fun, family-friendly journey over water to beautiful Great Point with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations at 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com.

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Sept. 14-20, 2017

As the seasons change, so do our clothes...

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