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by Rebecca Nimerfroh The year was 1993, and Elin Hilderbrand, the New York Times Best Selling Author and Nantucket year-round resident had yet to pen a single book, nor had she stepped foot on this precious elbow of sand we call home, but she felt a pull at her internal compass nonetheless, and called the local paper to send her the classifieds section. “It was before the internet!” Elin laughs as we sit together at a table at Lola41, where over delicious chicken salad sandwiches Elin tells me the story of how she became known as “The Queen of Beach Reads” and one of Nantucket’s most recognized residents. “I called the numbers and found a room in a house on Hooper Farm Road,” Elin says, who had the summer off from her teaching job in West Chester, New York. “I thought it was heaven on Earth!” Her very first week on island, Elin was introduced to the man who would become her husband, and the father to her three children, Cliffside Beach Club Manager Chip Cunningham. They married in 1995, and, after leaving her teaching job in New York, she and her husband settled into island life, enjoying summers on Nantucket, and winters backpacking the globe. Having always wanted to be a writer, Elin applied, and was accepted to the world-renown Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she spent the next two years surrounded by fellow writers, cornfields, and not much else. “I was miserable in Iowa,” Elin says. “They had free therapy and I went every week. Basically I was crying because this was not Nantucket. My husband and my best friends were all at home where there’s good restaurants, and everyone is fancy, and everything is very elitist, and I like it that way!”
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Signs of Spring by Dr. Sarah T. Bois Director of Research & Education for the Linda Loring Nature Foundation Springtime on Nantucket is a special time when muddy roads and icy sidewalks make way for budding crocuses and nesting song-birds. Spring officially begins with the Nantucket Daffodil Festival that has always been held by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce on the last full weekend of April. They may need to reset their clocks, however, considering that earlier springs are happening regularly and daffodils are popping up earlier and earlier every year. In 2016, a Nantucket Garden Club member told me she was researching late-blooming varieties of daffodils to ensure she would have blooms for the 2017 Daffodil show. I think this may be an increasing trend. Aside from the fun festivities associated with daffodils, there are many other signs of spring on the island worth looking (and listening) for. If you keep track of what you see and hear around your own home or while you’re on Nantucket, you could be starting a record of “the signs of spring.” Studying and recording seasonal observations is called phenology. There are many things to note as spring arrives, but here are a few that many Nantucketers revel in as true signs of the changing season: Spring Peepers – When they emerge from hibernation (generally in March) they are one of the first audible signs of spring. These tiny frogs that are members of the tree frog family congregate in shallow vernal pools with the males singing in harmony. For such a tiny frog, they have quite the loud, booming voice. Their calls are most vocal at dusk and can be heard from almost any small water body or pond. If you can’t get out to a conservation property, just head over to Hatch’s Package store on Orange St. and listen to the chorus from the parking lot. Osprey Return – Another early sign of spring, Osprey, also known as fish hawks, generally return to the island by mid- to late March. After spending continued on page 12
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Bright Beacons of Civic Pride Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blooming daffodils are an island-wide vision of sunny flowers that delight all. But they are more than just cheery beacons of the warm weather and sunshine to come. The history of the daffodils and what they have come to mean are a continuing story of community collaboration and civic pride. It all started in the 1970s with the late Jean MacAusland. She is widely credited with the inspiration and the substantial initial efforts in planting daffodils along our roads as well as instituting the attendant activities such as the antique car parade and the Nantucket Garden Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Daffodil Show. Today one of the champions of continuing and expanding the blooms across the island is Palliative and Supportive Care of Nantucket (PASCON), a non-profit organization devoted to easing the burdens on patients and families facing critical illness and end-of-life challenges. Initiated in 1982, originally as Hospice Care of Nantucket, PASCON provides a vital service to the island community. PASCONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of interdisciplinary professionals and volunteers cares for individuals with life-threatening illnesses with physical, psychological, social, and spiritual care to patients and families from the time of diagnosis onward. And they do it all for free thanks to the fundraising efforts of the PASCON Foundation and the generosity of the Nantucket community. Families and individuals living with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses face many challenges. These illnesses take a toll on the whole person â&#x20AC;&#x201C; body, mind, and spirit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and patients and families need the extra layer of support that PASCON provides, especially with the added constraints of living on an island. PASCON works in concert with the Nantucket Cottage Hospital and other human service agencies to provide much needed care and support to these neighbors, and it is all done at no charge to those receiving the services. Efforts include providing pain control and symptom management, individual counseling and support groups, and even Reiki and mind body continued on page 18
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THURSDAY, APRIL 27 11 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Open Nantucket’s world-class museum devoted to Nantucket history at 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous - The Story of Nantucket Led by the 3 time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl on this 3/4 mile, 90 minute stroll presents the dynamic story of the most important small town in American History. $20 Adults, $15 Seniors (65+) and Teens (13+) and $5 Kids (7-12) Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main Street and Centre street, by bank steps 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953 3 to 4 PM - Live to Love to Live: Teen Workshop Open to all teens who experience or have experienced periods of depression, sadness and/or anxiety. A safe forum run by teens where all are accepted and none are judged. Atheneum, 1 India Street 4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 minute walking tour. For ages 13+ $20, $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre Streets by bank steps 10 minutes early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 5 to 7 PM - Spring Fling with Miner Wines Celebrate Spring with a tasting at Epernay Wine & Spirits featuring Miner Family Winery of Napa Valley. 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 5 to 8 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib Every Thursday at Faregrounds, 27 Fairgrounds Road. 508-228-4095. Early Bird Specials, too, from 5 to 6:30 pm. 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Reception for Artist Suzanne Siegel Watercolor and collage artist Suzanne Siegel is Artist-in-Residence during April at the Artists Association of Nantucket. Meet her & see her
work at this reception in the AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 6 to 8 PM - Parlor Concert: Suzanne Buerkle & Jennifer Maxwell An intimate parlor concert featuring music for flute & piano. Wine & cheese meet the artists reception to follow. Nantucket Music Center, 56 Centre St. $20; members $15. 508-228-3352 or nantucketmusiccenter.org 7 PM - Movie: Zookeeper’s Wife Showing in The Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 South Water St. 7:30 PM - Movie: Going in Style Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 7:30 to 8:30 PM - Yoga Book Club with Evie & Adam Get the book “Becoming Wise” from Bookworks or Mitchell’s Book Corner, and then join Evie & Adam for a book discussion and guided meditation at the Yoga Room, 54 Fairgrounds Road 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 15 min. early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595
FRIDAY, APRIL 28 DAFFODIL FESTIVAL WEEKEND Nantucket’s annual celebration of Springtime with special events. Organized by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce 8 to 8:45 AM - Men’s Breakfast A nutritious breakfast & chance to socialize. $3. Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. Reservations: 508-228-4490 . continued on page 10
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The New Year by Robert P. Barsanti The new year begins when the grass does. Sometime, after enough rain, and enough sun creep on through the fog banks, the grass returns to life and goes green. Crocuses and daffodils pop sometime before the easter eggs and the lawn, but they run a false flag operation. It’s all hope and chocolate for the flowers. When the grass pops, the calendar turns, the new phone books come out, and a fresh year comes with a steaming dozen donuts. Every new year comes with paint, a fresh sign, and a heavy layer of hope to spread in the flower beds. In the timeless way of islanders, we don’t recognize or remember the names of the new stores and restaurants. We pick our favorite year and then resolutely repeat that year over and over until our selfpreservation outlives our self-deception. Because the island doesn’t allow too much change to erode the downtown and the moors and beach remain fairly static over the decades, you can walk around in 1987 for a long time. Same surf, same beach, same dunes until you stumble over the Architectural Digest Mr. October 2014 and get a snoot full of particle board. When I was a young man, I felt that the beach could be my calendar. Nothing really changed on the beach…and the changes that did happen were hard to mark and measure. The tide came in, the tide went out and the occasional storm came in and ripped everything up in a brown fury. But, sand meets ocean in a timeless mix of fluids. You only know the difference between a December surf and July one when you actually get ankle deep in it. Year to year, the beach looks pretty much the same. In my early years on island, there remained a street of houses along Cisco beach. Then, over the course of the next ten years, the Atlantic claimed all of them and left the occasional PVC pipe and cinder block. But my sons don’t remember the house, nor does anyone under forty. The beach looks the same as it has, except I have changed. I know how old I am, I know how many years I have been driving up, and the beach just reminds me that everything gets swept out to sea sooner or later. Main Street warms and energizes in the season. After the D.P.W. takes the Christmas trees down, the year winds down and the only cars found on the cobblestones after eight o’clock generally head home when the Gaslight’s movie lets out. Then, as the shadows shorten and the sun creeps up, the stores re-open and the landscapers park in the crosswalks. In April, the clerks stand with the expectant pleasure of seagulls. But the pleasure of a warming sun on the bricks doesn’t really come from the weather as from the people. And we have had several bad years for the people on the benches downtown. At best, they have shipped off for more affordable shores, and at worst, they have met the Pilot face-to-face when they have crossed the bar. Again, the curse of age isn’t that you see things that are there, but you still see the things that aren’t anymore, be it people, stores, or 25 cent wings. The new year changes most reluctantly for me, on the golf course. My favorite golf course on island has a winter membership that allows duffers like me to patrol the fairways and rough (and high grass) that only the exceptionally well-heeled and well-madrassed get to search and wander in the warmer months. As the weather grows more bitter in the fall, the course opens up to the likes of me and the deer. Time passes slowly on the course. The sand trap on the first hole hasn’t moved in twenty years, nor has the green or the tee. When you stand on the first tee, with the Atlantic far out over Shimmo and a brisk north east wind in your face, it could be 1987, 2007, or 1957. Age doesn’t add much to a round of golf, instead it tends to subtract as you become more aware of the bumps and limitations of the course. My youth was spent deep in the brush and high grass; middle age is much more pleasant in the rough or even on the fairway. If the wind is right and my memory skips a beat, I hit golf shots that I never would have hit in my lustier days. Near the end of the afternoon, as the sky edges purple, you can stand on the eighteenth tee and listen to the surf. Someone has built new houses and someone else has added onto the roofline across the way, but time has slowed to a vegetative creep in the wind. But it hasn’t stopped. The calendar still turns. Within a few weeks, I will be politely shunted off from the course and sent back to other places. Membership requires more time and money than one middle-aged man can reliably count on. The great hope of youth fades into the world of never as I get older. I will never be a member there. Nor will I ever be a member at many of the other island clubs. The calendar and the checkbook, with that same vegetative creep, has pushed me away. Nantucket is not what it was; the ocean always wins. It will wash away all of us either to more earthly shores or otherwise. I am not sure if it profits us much to wait for that to happen. Instead, like the grass, we should just glow, grow, and grab hold at the day that we have. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow will be wet, one way or another. But today, the wind has died, the sun has come out, and we can finally go green.
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8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills Sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor, learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, & more. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary. past historic mansions of Nantucket. $15, cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM to 5 PM - Daffodil Festival Scavenger Hunt Learn more about Nantucket and have fun with a scavenger hunt Pick up a Scavenger Hunt 20 Question brochure at the Chamber of Commerce Office, upstairs at Zero Main St. $10/team. 508-228-3643. A Nantucket Chamber of Commerce event 9:30 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & later. 10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Repeated at 1 pm & 3 pm. 10 AM - Daffodil Weekend Sale Celebrate spring at Blue Beetle, 12 Main Street, with 50% to 75% off select items. Add our exclusive Pandora style Daffodil Charm Bead to your collection. 10 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous - The Story of Nantucket Led by 3-time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl on a 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll. Hear the story of the most important small town in American History. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 12 PM - Photography Workshop with Capture Nantucket Learn how to compose & capture interesting images on your phone. Tour locations vary. Tours include transport, tutorial & refreshments. $60 (2-hour tour) capturenantucket.com for details & to book. 10 AM to 12 PM - Meeting: Young Creatives Co-Working Space Young Creatives mission is the eco-spiritual, social, and financial development of Gen Y. Nantucket Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India St 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 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Open Nantucket’s world-class museum devoted to Nantucket history at 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894. 11:30 AM to 3 PM - Spring Lunch Special in Brant Point Grill A 2-course lunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor for $25, served Mon.Sat.for spring at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 508-228-2500 11:30 AM to 4 PM - Spring Sell Off Huge savings at Freedman’s of Nantucket to make room for new inventory, 14 Centre St. 1:30 PM - Jeff Tuohy Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 2 to 6 PM - Capture Nantucket’s Lighthouse Tour Visit & photograph 2 lighthouses: Brant Point & Sankaty Head. Learn the
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history of each while capturing impressive images along the way. Tour Price: $140, including transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 3 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 65+ and Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. 508-332-0953 3:30 to 5 PM - Grand Opening of Barnaby’s Place Kids can meet, eat, read, and create in this new healthy kids’ cafe inside Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad Street. 4 to 6 PM - Marvelous Whites for Daffy Madness Wine tasting at Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach St. Choose your favorite beverages to fill your picnic basket for your Daffy day. 508-228-2755 4:30 PM - Foggy Roots Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 PM - Spring Dinner Special in Brant Point Grill A 3-course lunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor for $35, served nightly for spring at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. 508-228-2500 6 PM - Movie: Grey Lady A Boston police officer goes to Nantucket to investigate the murder of his partner, but he finds more than he bargained for. Filmed on Nantucket. Showing in The Dreamland Main Theatre, 17 S. Water St. 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 15 min. early. 508-332-0953 7 to 11 PM - An Evening to Honor Dr. Timothy Lepore The Rotary Club of Nantucket is hosting an evening honoring Dr. Timothy Lepore and his work with the Addiction Solutions clinic. There will be music & dancing by Blues Brothers Band and FM STATION from Boston. Hors d’oeuvres; cash bar. Tickets $75 at www.cfnan.tix.com 7:30 PM - An Interactive Staged Reading: “Dark & Stormy” A spoof of those “Dark & Stormy” mysteries from the golden age of cinema. Set on Nantucket, the venerable Fogler family grapples with mis-
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taken identities, murder, inheritance, wind, rain, thunder and candelabras. Tickets $20 at whiteherontheatre.org. Held at The White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water Street. 508-228-2156. 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music in Brant Point Grill Enjoy the music of Sean Lee in the Brant Point Grill Lounge in The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 15 min. early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ More Juice Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 DAFFODIL FESTIVAL WEEKEND Nantucket’s annual celebration of Springtime with special events. Organized by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce 7 AM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina Basket of 16 jumbo wings for $10.95; half basket $6.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, plain. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Sts. 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Smith’s Point A great hike to see seals, piping plovers, terns,and a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary. past historic mansions of Nantucket. $15, cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 9 AM to 5 PM - Daffodil Festival Scavenger Hunt Learn more about Nantucket and have fun with a scavenger hunt. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt 20 Question brochure at the Chamber of Commerce Office, upstairs at Zero Main St. $10/team. 508-228-3643. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event 9:30 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & later. continued on page 13
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9:30 AM - Daffodil Festival Antique Car Parade Staging for the antique car parade begins at 9:30 am, walk among these classic cars and enjoy the daffodil decorations. The parade begins at 12, when the cars will drive through town and then out to Sconset for a tailgate picnic. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event 9:30 AM to 2 PM - Daffodil Used Book Sale Daffodil Weekend Used Book Sale. We have hundreds of previously enjoyed books and media for all ages at great prices! Hardcover books $2, Soft cover Books and Media $1. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St 10 AM - Free Vernal Pool Walk Learn about the vernal pools in Squam Swamp, bodies of water that form only during the spring, and the unique creatures that live there. The Discovery Walk is open to all ages, led by NLC Resource Ecologist Emily Molden. Nets & other equipment provided, wear durable clothes & boots. Registration required: 508-228-2818. 10 AM - Independent Book Store Day Stop into Mitchell’s Book Corner at 54 Main Street and Bookworks at 25 Broad Street for a day of fun and to support your Island independent book store. Special bookstore merchandise and more. 10 AM - Daffodil Weekend Sale Celebrate spring at Blue Beetle, 12 Main Street, with 50% to 75% off select items. Add our exclusive Pandora style Daffodil Charm Bead to your collection. 10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Repeated at 1 pm & 3 pm. 10 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous - The Story of Nantucket Led by 3-time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl on a 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll. Hear the story of the most important small town in American History. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 2 PM - Vegan Bake Sale Vegan treats sold at The Handlebar Cafe, Washington Street. Proceeds benefit two animal sanctuaries in Massachusetts. 10 AM to 2 PM - Sconset Cottage, Gardens, & Bluff Photo Tour Walk the streets of ‘Sconset & photograph picturesque cottages & beautiful gardens. We tour the town area, walk along the Bluff, then down to the beachfront. $90, incl. transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 10:15 AM - Daffodil Festival Children’s Parade For children of all ages & their families. Kids bring bikes, trikes, scooters, wagons, skateboards, baby carriages, or other self-propelled vehicles decorated for Daffodil Weekend. Youngsters under 10 should be accompanied by an adult, and all kids on bicycles must wear helmets. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 508-228-1700. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event 10:30 AM - Daffodil Festival Weekend Hat Pageant Open to men, women, and children. Parade around Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way with your fun, beautiful, and outrageous Daffy hats. 508-228-1700. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Bretworth B Apthrop Bretworth Barry Apthorp will sign copies of “Maisie and the Nantucket Daffodil Parade” at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 11 AM to 1 PM - Sparkling Wine Tasting Wine tasting at Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. Be sure to have a bottle of your favorite bubbly for the Winner’s Circle celebration. 508-228-2755 11 AM to 4 PM - “Dear Absent Ones: The Seafaring Pinkhams” An exhibit in the Nantucket Whaling Museum that explores the seafaring life of Nantucket whalers through the eyes of the Pinkhams, an island family who harvested the seas across generations. Daily at 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM to 4 PM - Spring Sell Off Huge savings at Freedman’s of Nantucket to make room for new inventory, 14 Centre St. 12:15 PM - Daffy Dog Parade Daffy costumes and decorations strongly encouraged; all friendly and leashed dogs are welcome to participate. Register at the Children’s Beach Stage between 10 am and 12 noon. Suggested donation $5 to benefit Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals. 1 to 3 PM - Daffodil Festival Tailgate Picnic Set up your picnic along Main Street, Sconset and enjoy this celebration
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of spring. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event 1 to 3 PM - Daffodil Festival Family Beach Picnic Bring your picnic and a blanket for this fun, free in-town alternative to the Sconset tailgate picnic. Live music. Perfect for families with young kids, it’s held at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event 1:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 2 to 3:30 PM - Minecraft Club Using the MinecraftEdu game, which allows for all players to be in one world at the same time. Space is limited, call to register 508-228-1110. 2 to 4 PM - Photography Workshop with Capture Nantucket Learn how to compose & capture interesting images on your phone. Tour locations vary. Tours include transport, tutorial & refreshments. $60 (2-hour tour) capturenantucket.com for details & to book. 2 to 5 PM - 43rd Community Daffodil Flower Show: Opening Day Approved by the American Daffodil Society this show is held at Bartlett’s Farm at 33 Bartlett Farm Road with entry classes for horticulture, flower arrangements, and photography. Free shuttle from Greenhound Building on Washington Street to Bartlett’s Farm today only during the show. Nantucket Garden Club. daffodilfestival.com Free; donations welcome. 3:30 PM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Hear the history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi, 80 min walking tour. For ages 13+ $20, $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min. early. 508-332-0953 3:30 to 5:30 PM - Daffy Apres Tailgate Party at The Wauwinet Live entertainment, special Daffy Snack Menu, bocce & croquet on The Wauwinet Lawn (weather permitting), oysters & rose on The Wauwinet Lawn (weather permitting). Transfers available between ‘Sconset Village and The Wauwinet via The Wauwinet Courtesy Van. 4:30 PM - Jeff Tuohy Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Movie: Grey Lady A Boston police officer goes to Nantucket to investigate the murder of his partner, but he finds more than he bargained for. Filmed on Nantucket. The Dreamland Main Theatre, 17 S, Water St.
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5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 6:30 PM - Nantucket Walkabout Sunset Hike: Shawkemo Hills Sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor, learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, & more. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route 1-1/3 mi, 90 min stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House & 2 haunted hotels. Since 1998 led by the original guide. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min. early. 7:30 PM - Movie: Grey Lady A Boston police officer goes to Nantucket to investigate the murder of his partner, but he finds more than he bargained for. Filmed on Nantucket. The Dreamland Main Theatre, 17 S. Water Street. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 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, APRIL 30 DAFFODIL FESTIVAL WEEKEND Nantucket’s annual celebration of Springtime with special events. Organized by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce 8 AM - Sunday Bird Walk About 2-1/2 hours of birding. All levels welcome. Dress for the weather & wear appropriate shoes. Meet at NHS parking lot, 10 Surfside Road. 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Polpis Harbor Walk down to & experience Nantucket and Polpis harbors. See plentiful shorebirds, harbor creatures and incredible views. Reserve at 508-4227466 or NantucketWalkabout.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 White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early. 9 AM - Daffodil 5K Race The race begins and ends at Codfish Park under the pedestrian bridge in ‘Sconset. The course winds through Sconset Village, along Baxter Road and the Sconset Bluff. $30; $20 for age 14 & younger. Nantucket Triathlon Club nantuckettriathlonclub.org 9:30 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & later. 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Capture Nantucket’s Lighthouse Tour Visit & photograph 2 lighthouses: Brant Point & Sankaty Head. Learn the history of each while capturing impressive images along the way. Tour Price: $140, including transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit 10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from 25 Federal Street. 508-257-6557. Again at 1 pm & 3 pm. 10 AM - New Guinea Walk & Talk Join MAAH Site Manager at Nantucket’s African Meeting House for a stroll through history. See the historic New Guinea community where Native residents and residents of African descent settled during the 18th and 19th centuries. $5; $3 for youths & seniors. 10 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous - The Story of Nantucket Led by 3-time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl on a 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll. Hear the story of the most important small town in American History. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 4:30 PM - Annual Community Daffodil Flower Show The 43rd Community Annual Daffodil Show approved by the American Daffodil Society held at Bartletts Farm at 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. There are entry classes for horticulture, flower arrangements, and photography. Nantucket Garden Club. daffodilfestival.com Free; donations welcome. 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
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11 AM to 1 PM - From Our Cellar to Yours Wine Sale Help us clear our shelves for new arrivals & restock your selection at garage sale prices! Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach St. 508-228-2755 11 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Open Learn about Nantucket history at 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894. 11:30 AM to 4 PM - Spring Sell Off Huge savings at Freedman’s of Nantucket to make room for new inventory, 14 Centre St. 12 PM - New Guinea Walk & Talk See the historic New Guinea community where Native residents and residents of African descent settled during the 18th and 19th centuries. $5 admission; $3 for youths and seniors. 508-228-9833 1 PM - Tricky Dicks Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 2 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 65+ and Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. 508-332-0953 2 PM - Movie: Grey Lady Rated R: A Boston police officer goes to Nantucket to investigate the murder of his partner, but he finds more than he bargained for. Filmed on Nantucket. Showing in The Dreamland Studio Theatre, 17 South Water St. 4:30 to 5:30 PM - Transcendent Yoga: Poetry Selections A yoga class with spoken word. Dharma Yoga Nantucket instructor Joann Burnham will lead a class that includes poetry recitations. The class is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Sign up at dharmayoganantucket.com.Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 5:30 PM - Spring Dinner Special in Brant Point Grill A 3-course lunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor for $35, served nightly for spring at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. 508-228-2500 6:30 to 7:45 PM - US Constitution Class with Peter Panchy Peter Panchy has taught history at Nantucket High School for over 20 years. The Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 15 min. early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595
MONDAY, MAY 1 6 AM - Spring Sea Run Opener An annual charitable catch-and-release striped bass tournament that continues through the month of May. A variety of prizes, including for first landed sea run striper, smallest, first keeper bass 28-in or larger, and more. 100% of all proceeds from registration fees and T shirt sales goes to charity. www.springsearunopener.com 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Smooth Hummocks See this rare and fascinating island ecosystem with rare wildflowers & grasses. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.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 White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min. early. 10 AM to 2 PM - Sconset Cottage, Gardens, & Bluff Photo Tour Walk the streets of ‘Sconset & photograph picturesque cottages & beautiful gardens. We tour the town area, walk along the Bluff, then down to the beachfront. $90, incl. transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 10:30 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous - The Story of Nantucket Led by 3-time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl on a 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll. Hear the story of the most important small town in American History. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 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 AM to 4 PM - “Dear Absent Ones: The Seafaring Pinkhams” An exhibit in the Nantucket Whaling Museum that explores the seafaring life of Nantucket whalers through the eyes of the Pinkhams, an island family who harvested the seas across generations. Daily at 13 Broad St. continued on page 24
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Planting daffodil bulbs thanks to J&M Landscape and Champoux Landscape spreading and shunned by browsing deer, they continued to return and proliferate over the decades. Supported and championed by the Nantucket Garden Club in the 1980’s and continuing to work with Champoux Landscape, NANTUCKET ISLAND’S
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the effort has just kept growing. Patches of brilliant yellow could be seen along longer and longer stretches of bike paths and roads. PASCON joined the effort in 2007, when board members working on their annual Dreamcatcher event decided daffodil planting would be a wonderful way to honor and recognize the invaluable efforts of the family caregivers and the PASCON patient care volunteers. And with a whole new cadre of community members becoming involved in this annual planting effort, the scope of PASCON volunteerism has grown. Champoux Landscape continues to play an active role alongside J&M Landscape Services, and new planting is an annual fall rite for the energetic students, parents, and staff of the Nantucket New School. Between 5,000 and 7,500 bulbs are planted each year, thanks to the generous donations from Champoux, J&M, and others over the years. As the island has grown with new development, so has the opportunity to find new places for those daffodils to bring their cheer. In addition to those early daffodils still popping up every spring, new batches have been planted along Milestone Road, Hummock Pond Road, Sconset Village, Amelia Drive, and Old South Road. PASCON has added more than 50,000 bulbs to the island landscape since 2007. Since the bulbs and materials are donated, any money raised in tribute to the family caregivers and the PASCON patient care volunteers goes directly to PASCON programs and services. It is very satisfying to see a million plus bulbs come up to brighten the landscape every spring. Not only is it a beautiful sight to behold, but they also are living symbols of how a community comes together to create something special in the landscape and in the lives of island residents facing some of life’s most harrowing challenges. These daffodil blooms each spring serve as a symbol of renewal and hope as well as a reminder of the hard work and dedication of PASCON volunteers and of the entire community. Look for the banners marking the new clusters of daffodils that now bloom because of PASCON. All are welcome to join in the planting in November, check pascon.org for details. While you explore the website, click on the link for Dream Tickets. The winner of this fundraising raffle gets the concert experience of a lifetime: 4 seats at any concert anywhere, anytime. Airfare and hotel are included! Only 200 tickets will be sold, so don’t wait. The winner will be announced at PASCON’s Dreamcatcher Dinner & Auction on June 4.
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she says with a smile. And perhaps it was this very sadness and longing that motivated Elin to begin a novel which took place on her beloved island so many miles away. “Finally I started writing The Beach Club,” Elin says, “Because I was like, I need to start writing about Nantucket. It was like therapy.” In one of her last classes, an instructor introduced the class to an agent named Michael Carlisle. Having personal ties to the island of Nantucket, he asked who in the class was writing a book that took place there, and Elin raised her hand. Michael gave her his card, and asked that when she was finished her manuscript, that she send it to him. Elin returned home, finally, completed her novel, and sent it to Michael, and upon reading, he offered to take her on as a client. The rest would soon be history, as Elin would become a figurehead for the beach-reads nation, vacation-bound women everywhere, or simply those who wished to be. On the heels of her 18th book, Elin embraces her celebrity status graciously, always offering an autograph or friendly conversation to fans who recognize her and approach her to say hello. “What’s the alternative?” she laughs. “I don’t take it for granted.” At the time of our meeting, Elin is fresh off the “Weekend with Elin Hilderbrand” hosted by the Nantucket Hotel, a three-day weekend in January in which fans can get a tour of the island hosted by the writer herself during which the places in her beloved books are identified, along with several other activities like a book signing, wine and cheese meet-and-greet, and even a trivia game, where the winner will have her name appear in the next book. Elin explains that for her devoted fans, the experience was like a visit to the Galapagos. “When you get there you take a million pictures of the seals, and then by the seventh day you see the seals and you are like, ‘Why would I take a picture of the seals?’ That’s what its like, like day one with the seals. They are freaking out—and I’m signing away, and everyone wants a picture. It’s so nutty.” Elin is happy to report that the 175 women who came to the island for continued on page 20
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this special weekend brought commerce to otherwise relatively dormant businesses, like local shops, restaurants, and even were responsible for the sale of $2,500 in Nantucket Whalers gear, both t-shirts and sweatshirts that benefit Nantucket Public School Sports Teams, in a record 45 minutes. “It was amazing,” Elin says, explaining that in subsequent years she hopes to include even more businesses in the festivities. As it turns out, Elin is one powerhouse, always dreaming of her next novel, of which she writes on a legal pad she keeps in her oversized purse. A paragraph written in her car as she waits in the school pick up line, or a scene written from her lounge chair by the pool at The Nantucket Hotel, Elin writes her next best-seller, word for word, longhand. “I’m never not working,” Elin says. “Even when I’m sitting here with you, it’s working.” But the workhorse that she is was seemingly almost derailed, when a lump discovered in her breast was diagnosed as cancer. Having to undergo a double mastectomy at Mass General Hospital, Elin says, “It’s basically a trust fall. What else can you do?” Ironically, this diagnosis came at the same time that Elin’s book The Matchmaker was released, a novel about a woman with terminal cancer. “I had done all this research. I had done events for the American Cancer Association, and I was even planning on cutting my hair, and I’m so into this character, and I’m really feeling this, and two weeks before the book came out I was diagnosed. I was like, this is so weird.” Elin was invited to come on the CBS This Morning with Gayle King to talk about the experience, something she now does every year before her next summer beach read is released to the eager public. Now back in perfect health, Elin says simply, “I survived, and everything is fine.” For Elin, who grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, New England summers were the epitome of happiness. Her family vacationed on Cape Cod, but at the age of 16, when her father, Robert Hilderbrand was tragically killed in a small plane crash, these summers ceased to exist. Elin, who longed for those summers, and for the memory of her father, vowed to find a lifestyle continued on page 21
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that would be conducive to beachside life. “I always felt like I wanted that summertime back, so that was part of my reason for moving to Nantucket year-round.” Having called Nantucket home for over twenty-three years, it is clear she still finds joy in the simple pleasures this island offers. On any summer day, Elin says she can be found at the beach at Rams Pasture, because it is so quiet, or poolside at The Nantucket Hotel, her “home away from home.” “Nantucket is the standard by which all New England towns should be judged,” Elin says with a smile. “Because everything about this place has been done properly.” And if one knows anything about Elin’s work as an author, they could easily argue the same about her as well. To see Elin’s complete portfolio of novels, visit elinhilderbrand.net.
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Featured Restaurant: The Proprietors bar + table An Evening of Cuisine, Cocktails, and Conversation Even when we aren’t working, we have a particular way of eating when we go out to dinner that we call “featured restaurant style.” We share everything. Sometimes we pass the plates; sometimes we just put them in the middle of the table and tuck into a bit of this and a bit of that. It’s a very sociable approach, conducive to merry conversation that makes the cuisine the center of attention. Plus it’s great way to taste everything! Offering more than two dozen widely varied Pretzel Fritters choices of inthe craft cocktails now offered are prepared with hard-to-find or seasonal intensely flavorful gredients, making them “limited editions,” which, Worgess says, helps her dishes, the menu stay creative. at Proprietors bar If you prefer wine with dinner, Orla’s selection of international bottles high& table is ideal for lights small batch producers, so even the most jaded oenophile may discover this style of dining. a new favorite at Proprietors. With many wines offered by the glass, you can English Pea Toast We suspect owners pair a different choice with every one of Chef LaScola’s small plates. Michael and Orla LaScola would be more inclined to call it “Small Plates” or Dining at Proprietors is like enjoying a tasting menu but you get to choose “Tapas Style,” but whatever you call it, it’s a fun night out! the tastes. With Situated in one of Nantucket’s historic homes in the heart of downtown, a trusted server Proprietors gives nod to island history in its name, its interior design and its (thank you, Gail) decor. There are several dining areas, some quite intimate and perfect for a to assist us in our romantic evening, and all with plenty of exposed brick, woodwork, and bricselection, we a-brac. We love the light and airy “Green Room,” an add-on toward the back started with a of the restaurant with windows lining two walls. variety of The LaScolas are veteran restauranteurs, having operated American Sea“snacks.” First sons for several decades before moving into town to open Proprietors. The out was a plate talented Chef Michael LaScola brings his wellspring of culinary creativity, Orla of Crispy LaScola her expertise as an award-winning sommelier. They have assembled Chicken Skin. a crack culinary team with passion to match Chef LaScola’s, and in the front Yes, chicken of the house the convivial beverage expert Anna Worgess and an experienced Beet Salad skin: the entire serving staff combine warmth and professionalism to make Proprietors a fun reason your family hovers around the kitchen while the roast chicken is restdestination for cuisine, cocktails, and conversation. ing. Only it’s better than the bits you manage to pinch off at home when no The craft cocktails designed by Worgess have quite a following on Nanone is watching. These were broad strips dusted with pad thai seasoning, tucket. Blended with carefully curated ingredients, many housemade (includcrisp as chips, and so good that we’d nearly finished the plateful before we ing the gummy bear garnishes on the Brooklyn and the hibiscus and lychee remembered to try the tasty syrup in the Draft Cockchili mayo dipping sauce. tail), the cocktails listed With several of our team on the tall blackboard at Pennsylvania expats, we are the end of the bar are the particular about our pretones to choose for a new zels. Chef LaScola’s Pretzel experience. But even Fritters go far beyond the “the usual” can get ungolden twists we love. usual at Proprietor’s: for These pretzel rounds are set example their house boton a schmear of beer tled gin & tonic infused cheese, each topped with a with violets and served cool slice of cucumber and Flat Bread by the bottle. Several of
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mustard seed for pops of heat. Shavings of smoked pork jowl are served between. LaScola’s Housemade Chorizo, another “snack” was also superb! The sausage had more flavor than heat, and we loved the enhancement of a slightly smoky Housemade Chorizo brandade and the contrast of a crisp, chilled fennel salad (suggested pairing: Full Sail Session Lager). Our favorite snack of the evening was the Vermont Crottin Goat Cheese, a testament to the difference small farm sources can make. Presented warm on a small cast iron casserole, the cheese is snuggled next to a slightly sweet bell pepper and onion jam, with a pair of freshly baked, flaky chive biscuits (suggested pairing: Louis de Grenelle Sparkling Rose of Cabernet Franc).. Omnivores all, our team appreciates the challenge of dining out as vegetarian, so we were pleased to see nearly a dozen menu choices for this lifestyle and delighted to discover that Chef LaScola puts the same passion and creativity into these sensational choices. The English Pea Toast was better any bruschetta-style dish we’ve tasted. Freshly baked sourdough is topped with a thick layer of crushed peas topped with dollops of tangy labneh, and finished with a sorrel salad and sliced kumquats. Approaching it took some planning, but the medley of vibrant flavors was well worth it! (suggested pairing: Cocktail #9: Seasonal House-bottled G&T : Ethereal Gin+Violet Syrup+House Lemongrass Tonic+Violet Bitters) The beauty of the Beet Salad was second only to the subtle sweet flavors of the golden, red, and purple beets arranged with delicate buttermilk mozzarella, cashews, and dried dates (suggested pairing: 2015 Les Vins de Vienne "Les Cranilles" Cotes du Rhone). We nearly had to pry the dish of Baby Bok Choy, grilled, served with tempura shiitake, caramelized baby turnips, and drizzled with a flavorful yakitori sauce from the hands of a teammate who
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declined to share. (suggested pairing: 2014 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis) As we worked our way down the menu at Proprietors, the dishes increased in heartiness. The Flat Bread, another vegetarian choice, would be too much for one but is too good to stop at one slice. The housemade bread on which this is built is soft enough to absorb some of the luscious flavors but firm enough to support the generous topping of ricotta, herb tahini, dried figs, pistachios, spicy harissa, and mint. The different tastes and textures combine to create an exuberant ensemble. We’re definitely coming back for this! (suggested pairing: 2014 Priest Ranch Grenache Blanc, Napa Valley) If you’re looking for a more typically sized entree at Proprietors, read the menu from the bottom up. We were impressed by the tenderness and taste of the Spanish Octopus, its ocean-fresh flavor paired with earthy delights of a robust tomatillo salsa and charred shishito pepper. (suggested pairing: Cocktail #7: Mezcal+Ancho Reyes+Pineapple Syrup+Lime-Jalapeno Salt) Chef LaScola takes inspiration from both Italy and France for his Cannelloni of Braised Short Rib, its meaty filling wrapped in a delicate crepe and topped with taleggio “fondue,” sweet peas, and black trumpet mushrooms. (suggested pairing: 2014 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley) In the spirit of the usual being unsual at Proprietors, the dish simply called Scallops (see cover) is a stunning interplay of delectable elements: plump sea scallops perfectly seared, crusty rounds of morcilla sausage, juicy segments of blood orange, slivered almonds, and spring ramps on a white bean puree (suggested pairing: The Bruery "Saison Rue" Farmhouse Ale). Every evening a handful of desserts are offered that usually include a Root Beer Float and a Sundae or Banana Split. We shared a rich Chocolate Pot de Creme topped with ginger snaps, chocolate bits with cinnamon churros on the side and a lucious Roasted Strawberry Brioche Bread Pudding. If you’ve dined a bit too well, as we did, you might want to drink dessert. Proprietors bar & table offers a wonderful whisk(e)y selection, American bourbon and rye, especially including a range of Pappy Van Winkles, and many options for aged Japanese whisky. And if you’re feeling adventurous, try one of their many bittersweet amari. We’re looking forward to another evening of cuisine, cocktails, and conversation at Proprietors, returning to share the 18+ dishes we didn’t try and perhaps repeating the small plates we loved. The Proprietors bar & table 9 India Street • Reservations: 508-228-7477 proprietorsnantucket.com Dinner from 5:30 pm • Sunday Brunch 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Prices range from $14.50 to $38 vegetarian options • full bar • credit cards accepted • first floor accessible For more color photos go to YesterdaysIsland.com
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Blue Beetle Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts
508-228-3227 Open daily at 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.
Hospital Thrift Shop
508-228-1125 17 India Street
Opening day for 2017: May 15 at 10 am
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the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across— stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Apparel & Accessories ACK 4170m
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Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket
508-228-0294 Open daily at 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 yearround schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and communityoriented 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
508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf
Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill
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 gshill.com only a few of treasures you will find.
In 1929, a small group of dedicated women volunteers established the Thrifty Shop, selling affordable, recycled men, women and children clothing, household items and furniture to benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Now incorporated as THE HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP this store has donated millions to the NCH. Their 88th annual opening day is May nantuckethospital.org/thriftshop 15, 2017 at 10 am.
Unique Textile and Print Art and Accessories
Island Cashmere
Miki shows regularly at the Artists Association of Nantucket. To visit her studio, please call 508-332-2553. mikilovett.com
Cashmere, accessories, shoes
508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street
In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.
Johnstons of Elgin 508-228-5450 Luxurious European cashmere- Spring Collection & Winter Sale 4 Federal Street Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories johnstonscashmere.com A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings.
Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Nantucketreds.com Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.
Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages
508-228-1030 17 Main Street Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554
Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided name-brand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and year-round. Fax number: 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
Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store
508-325-8884 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
Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist
508-332-2553 Studio by Appointment
Nantucket Carving & Folk Art 508-325-7463 Open Year-Round 167 Orange Street Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models Nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop and treasures such as carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards carved by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. He is responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available.
Bike Rentals Cooks Cycle Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service
508-228-0800 6 So. Beach St, 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
Nantucket Bike Shop Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals
508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf & Straight Wharf
nantucketbikeshop.com NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards.
Young’s Bicycle Shop Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.
508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf
Grandpa Harvey Young started YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP in 1931. He ran the bike rental store down on Steamboat Wharf until 1954, when his son Roger took over. Now the third generation is running the shop. With more than 70 years of experience, YOUNG’s provides you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket Island. They use the best bikes, CANNONDALE and TREK. They are kept clean, safe and well maintained and they are rented to you with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Experience a Nantucket family tradition. YOUNG’s Bicycle Shop, the “Cycle-Logical way” to see Nantucket Island. Watch for the famous sidewalk sign with the revolving wheel. youngsbicycleshop.com
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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 Yesterdaysisland.com for our free Nantucket eNewsletter at the top of Nantucket.net
Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner
508-228-1080 54 Main Street
Mon.-Sat. 10 am to 5 pm Fall into a good book!
mitchellsbookcorner.com MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 46 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events.
Nantucket Bookworks Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts
508-228-4000 Open Daily 10 am to 6 pm at 25 Broad Street
NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books. In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading. Ask about a free gift & autographed books. nantucketbookworks.com
Camps for Kids ACKventure Sports & Day Camps A variety of camps for ages 3-1/2 to 18 Building Strong Kids & Great Memories
508-228-7285 x5 Nantucket Community School
The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of sports & day camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18. Football, basketball, soccer, tennis, field hockey, gardening, technology, and much more! Which ACKventure awaits your child this summer? Go to nantucketcommunityschool.org to register or find out further information. Contact: Blair Jannelle, Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x 1576. NantucketCommunitySchool.org
Murray Camp
508-325-4600 Think Summer! More fun than you can imagine for kids 4 to 14... Registration online for June 26 to August 18 Box 3437, Nantucket, MA 02584 Kids can enjoy Nantucket, too! Especially kids enrolled in MURRAY CAMP, the island’s oldest summer day camp for children ages 4 to 14. The enriching activities include swimming lessons, tennis, sailing, clay, painting, yoga, Hip Hop and Ballet dancing, ice skating, fishing & seal trips, printmaking, weaving, Mindfulness Training, gymnastics and much more. Weekly enrollment available. Murray Camp also offers private function child entertainment Their staff keep the children well entertained at beach parties, weddings and conferences. The camp is directed by Mary T. Murray, an educational psychologist trained at Harvard, who founded the camp with her husband, Chuck Bruno, a high school teacher, 29 years ago. The majority of the camp staff grew up attending the camp themselves. MURRAY CAMP provides children with the opportunity for social, academic, and physical enrichment. Give your child an unforgettable summer experience at MURRAY CAMP. For details & registration forms, visit the camp’s website or call the camp office at 508-325-4600. murraycampnantucket.com
Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Cars, jeeps, mopeds
508-228-3501 Open daily at 6 South Beach Street
AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. affrentals.com
Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car
508-228-9989 Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns at Nantucket Memorial Airport
We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility
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vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits! Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pick-up from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our specials. All major credit cards accepted. Open daily. Nantucketislandrentacar.com
Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental We’re at the airport & we’ll meet the boat.
508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport
NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL has been voted “The Best of Nantucket” in the car rental category for six years. We offer service and value not found elsewhere on the island with clean, new vehicles, low rates & free mileage, prompt & courteous service. Once you become a WINDMILL customer, it’s doubtful you’ll rent from any other company when on Nantucket. Daily, weekly, monthly and extended rates are available. We accept Amex, MC, Visa, Diner’s Club, and Discover. Commercial accounts available to qualified NantucketAutoRental.com companies. 800-228-1227.
Young’s Bicycle Shop Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service
508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf
Young’s Bicycle Shop is the most convenient car and Jeep rental shop to either ferry. We have fuel efficient Honda Fits and sedans. We also have 2 door Jeeps and 4 door Jeep Wranglers. We offer fuel efficient sedans and rugged Jeep Wrangler 4 X 4’s in both the 2 door and 4 door variants complete with the town beach permit and Great Point permit. Come see why we are the “Cycle-Logical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals! youngsbicycleshop.com
Children’s Apparel Murray’s Toggery Shop
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
Nantucketreds.com Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.
Cigars Gray Lady Smoke Shop Open Daffodil Weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Fine Cigars & Accessories. We do parties!
508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union St
Make it big and bold by choosing the CAO Flathead 554 Camshaft for your smoke. Inspired by the cars of yesteryear, Flatheads are a box-pressed collection of cigars named after engine parts. The Connecticut broadleaf wrapper and Nicaraguan filler make as much of an impact as the vintage rides they represent. The wrapper is dark chocolate brown, oily, and inviting. The cigar is hand-made with a unique flat-top head; the roll is tight but the draw is nice and easy, slapping the palate with a kick of black pepper. That spice is present on the first puff too, but after an inch of ash it gives way to bittersweet cocoa. After the first third, a rich earthiness rolls in as the cigar continues to burn perfectly even. A classic cigar for your classic car. Gray Lady Smoke Shop is Nantucket’s premier seller of cigars and exclusive accessories. Open for Daffodil Festival Weekend upstairs at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. AckGrayLady.com
Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket Classes & Workshops for all ages
508-228-0294 Open daily at 24 Amelia Drive
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from three to ninety-three. nantucketarts.org
Coaching/Consulting Coaching at the Corner
610-780-1640 info@marshaegan.com
Life and success skills coaching
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
Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free sample available: just ask!
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years
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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 chocolatecovered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Featuring Chocolate Daffy Picnic Hats! Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981
508-228-5814 Zero India Street
nantucketchocolate.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.
Contests 2017 PHOTO CONTEST Deadline September 12, 2017
508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
This annual photo contest has been a popular way to share you photos of Nantucket with the world. The 2017 Contest has begun: DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2017. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. You can email us your photos to yi@nantucket.net or you can mail us a CD with electronic images. Please make sure they are high-resolution. nantucket.net/photos/contests.php
Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Open Monday - Saturday
508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)
Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier: 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 Free sample available: just ask!
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolatecovered 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 mouthwatering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981
508-228-5814 Zero India Street
nantucketchocolate.com Inspired by Nantucket’s Cranberry Harvest, Sweet Inspirations Chocolatier created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweet cranberries lavishly covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. Sweet Inspirations’ exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show and Food Network’s “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets and limited edition gift tins including “Rainbow Fleet,” “Sailors Valentine,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Elegantly giftboxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and party favors. Other unique cranberry recipes include Cranberry Caramels with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981, this amazing shop and showcase kitchen is an experience not to be missed. Discover Sweet Inspirations~NantucketChocolate.com at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. Come enjoy a complimentary tasting of delectable chocolate.
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Furniture Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
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
Gifts Freedman’s of Nantucket Open Daily - Annual Daffodil Festival Weekend Sale 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 Daffodil Weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Fine Cigars & Accessories. We do parties!
508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union St
Make it big and bold by choosing the CAO Flathead 554 Camshaft for your smoke. Inspired by the cars of yesteryear, Flatheads are a box-pressed collection of cigars named after engine parts. The Connecticut broadleaf wrapper and Nicaraguan filler make as much of an impact as the vintage rides they represent. The wrapper is dark chocolate brown, oily, and inviting. The cigar is hand-made with a unique flat-top head; the roll is tight but the draw is nice and easy, slapping the palate with a kick of black pepper. That spice is present on the first puff too, but after an inch of ash it gives way to bittersweet cocoa. After the first third, a rich earthiness rolls in as the cigar continues to burn perfectly even. A classic cigar for your classic car. Gray Lady Smoke Shop is Nantucket’s premier seller of cigars and exclusive accessories. Open for Daffodil Festival Weekend upstairs at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. AckGrayLady.com
Hill’s of Nantucket Open daily. Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts
508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf
gshill.com 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.
Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop
508-228-5470 Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs 33 Straight Wharf Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate spring with our limited edition apparel and accessories. Up to 50% off all merchandise! 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 Throw
508-228-0437 Available Daily in Murray’s Toggery Shop 62 Main Street The Nantucket Throw—carefully crafted and perfect for boat, home, or beach
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in their multilevel store is a real experience. In addition to ongoing carefully selected quality merchandise, Murray’s features the NANTUCKET THROW. This 100% cotton, predyed and jacquard-woven throw is specially designed for Murray’s and covered in typically Nantucket symbols and themes. It’s available in two color combinations: navy/natural and taupe/natural. The Nantucket Throw is a perfect souvenir and suitably sized for your boat, beach, or home. Nantucketreds.com
Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday
508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)
Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.
Hats Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe
508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street
peterbeaton.com PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable
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Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000
508-825-8100 57 Prospect St
Nantuckethospital.org Since 1911, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more.
Home Decor Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs 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
Internet Nantucket.net
508-228-6777
Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket! Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. And our classifieds are everchanging. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net.
Island Apps ACKweather Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather Download on the App Store
508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road
ackweather.com 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 www.ackweather.com
Call Nantucket Your telephone book for Nantucket
FREE download for IOS and Android
Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on CALL NANTUCKET. This app is free to download and easy to use. Both white pages and yellow pages are included. callnantucket.com
Jewelry Blue Beetle Jewelry & Gifts
508-228-3227 Open daily at 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. BlueBeetleNantucket.com
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G. S. Hill Gallery
508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf
Open daily. Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company
Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began. Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made. It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, gshill.com available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY.
Nantucket Pearl Company 508-228-1353 Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list! online and at 40 Straight Wharf American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearls.com
Susan Lister Locke Gallery Inspired and Creative Jewelry
508-221-0531; 508-228-2132 28A Easy Street
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
Movies & Theatre Dreamland Foundation Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More! More than just a movie theatre
508-332-4822 17 South Water Street
The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation is dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of digital entertainment and education in one of America’s oldest theaters. NantucketDreamland.org
Museums & Sites Maria Mitchell Association
508-228-9198 Science center, museums, programs for all ages
Programs offered daily
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
No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. nha.org
Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
Clay Twombly
Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
Clay’s unique prayer beads and jewelry creations are both sacred and delightful. He also carriesa 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
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings,
upstairs at 2 Union Street; 508-332-3407 Prayer Beads & Jewelry, Sacred Objects & Crystals, Unique Artisanal Gifts
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indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where arrowheadnursery.com home and garden meet.
Shoes & Handbags Island Cashmere 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 Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Nantucketreds.com Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.
ViVi G Shoes Chic Shoes, Jewelry, Haute Handbags, and Accessories
508-228-0411 25 Centre Street
Sherri and Jennifer Guggenheim needed to expand their shoe closets... And through expansion, the area’s go to mecca for the ultimate in shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories, blossomed. VIVI G SHOES constantly strives to deliver hard-to-find, unique, fashion forward merchandise in all price ranges. From comfortable run-around shoes to couture heels, day bags to evening clutches, fun costume jewelry to premier designer pieces, boots to flip flops...they have it all! Open daily. Vivigshoes.com
Special Events Nantucket Dental Society
201-406-5783
11th Annual Seminar: June 21 to 23, 2017 Register online nantucketdental.com Nantucket Dental Society offers one of the best continuing education programs in the world, with world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics and techniques. You’ll network with industry leaders, earn 8 or more CE credits, and experience Nantucket. The 2017 speakers include Dr. Paul Feuerstein, Paul Vigario, Surf CT and Dr. Robert Marcus. Register online at nantucketdental.com
The Nantucket Red Tie Soiree
508-228-9198
SAVE THE DATE: July 9 — Tickets on sale May 15 Benefit for Maria Mitchell Association 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. Help support all these programs by enjoying an open bar, Spanky’s raw bar, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and dancing to the Perry Rossi Band at Sankaty Golf Club. Tickets on sale at www.mariamitchell.org starting May 15.
Sunglasses Summer Shades The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses
Tours Capture Nantucket
508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street
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. Open daily.
Theatre White Heron Theatre Company 508-228-2156 “Dark & Stormy” an interactive staged reading Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre 1 night only: April 28 at 7:30 pm 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, starting with an interactive staged reading of a new comedy DARK & STORMY. One night only, this is a spoof of those “Dark & Stormy” mysteries from the golden age of cinema. Set on Nantucket, the venerable Fogler family grapples with mistaken identities, murder, inheritance, wind, rain, thunder and candelabras... Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make theatre truly transformative. Tickets at 508-228-2156 or whiteherontheatre.org
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Check website for tour details
770-881-4566 Photography Tours around the island
We offer small, personalized photography excursions all over the island. Take one of our tours, or customize your own. We cater to all levels of experience and will help you get to the best places on island to capture the best photographs, creating lasting memories of your time here. We look forward to capturing the beauty of the island with you! capturenantucket.com
Tours - Van Ara’s Van Tours
Text/Call 508-228-1951 9:30am, 12:30, 2:30pm or later in the day We stop for photos! 1-1/2-hour tours; private charters available
2015+2016 TRIP ADVISOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: ARA’S TOURS! Enjoy waterfront summer homes; Brant Point Light, Historic 1800 homes; a 1746 Windmill; Great Point Light; a Cranberry Bog, Sankaty Head Light; and, rose covered cottages of ‘SCONSET....on a clear day we can see all three lighthouses! Private charters available ...the value is there. TEXT/call: 508.228.1951 arastours.com
Gail’s Tours, Inc.
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 Nantucket Walkabout
508-422-7466 Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St
Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. $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
508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”
See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Scheduled tours & private tours
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.
Transportation Boat Hy-Line Cruises Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis
508-228-3949 Straight Wharf
hy-linecruises.com Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable highspeed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the high level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HYLINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES.
Steamship Authority
508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf
Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm
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
Weddings Nantucket Weddings Enter our Photo Contest
508-228-9165, ext. 101 www.NantucketWeddings.com
This 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, musicians, florists, and many others who will help make your day special. There are also sections devoted to honeymoons & anniversaries on Nantucket.
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3 Vestal Street Established in 1908. View an outdoor scale model of the solar system, learn how to operate a sundial, and observe some sunspots. Learn about modern astronomy in our permanent indoor exhibit. Seasonal daily tour at 2pm.
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1 Vestal Street Built in 1790, tour what is now a museum dedicated to astronomer Maria Mitchell and her family. See artifacts from their daily life in the 19th century. Open mid-June to Labor Day for guided tours, 10am-4pm.
13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, visit the restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory. On-going exhibits & films. 11am-4pm daily.
Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activityfor kids, a cross between a classic natural history museum, a zoo, and a science center. It is a great place to learn about the plants, animals, and birds of Nantucket. Open mid-June to Labor Day.
16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990.
28 Washington Street The Aquarium displays local Nantucket species and is an excellent place to learn about the amazing sealife around the island. Displays are always changing and range from crabs and shellfish to fish and eels. Seasonal. Please visit mmo.org for more information
50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country.
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Lower Main Street Once the warehouse of merchant William Rotch, look for the quarterboard naming his 3 Nantucket ships. In 1859, a group of former whaling captains bought it and gathered to play cribbage & tell tales of days at sea. 3 Federal Street Built in 1897. 2 Centre Street Built in 1831. 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.
Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. 20 Fair Street Built in 1838. 29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use. 11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell. 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets
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508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road
Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com
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 offisland, 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.
Brewers Cisco Brewers
5 Bartlett Farm Road; 508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7:45pm; Sun noon-last call at 6:45pm 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 that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com
Clubs & Entertainment Rose & Crown Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
Theroseandcrown.com THE ROSE & CROWN SEAFOOD PUB is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Not only do they offer a great menu with the freshest food at affordable prices, but their specialty drinks can’t be beat! And at 10 pm, the fun and frolic begins, with DJs, poker nights, karaoke every Thursday night, dance parties, and live jazz on Thursday. They have the largest TVs in town to watch football. THE ROSE & CROWN is the hottest spot in downtown Nantucket! Entertainment Thursday-Saturday.
Coffee Shops 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.
Light Food & Take-Out Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-6pm. Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce
508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road
bartlettsfarm.com Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner
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and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the fresh island vegetables, annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers.
508-228-8470 Centre Street Bistro Dinner: Wed-Sun. 5:30-9:30pm; Lunch: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Breakfast: Sun 8am-1pm 29 Centre Street “Eat and happiness will follow!” The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful Sunday breakfasts, plus savory lunches and fabulous dinners (closed Mondays & Tuesdays for Spring). Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (inseason 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 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Open daily 5:30am-9pm 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. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
Easy Street Cantina Open daily. Friendly, Fast, Affordable Full Breakfast served all day
508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts.
EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! EasyStreetCantina.com
The Faregrounds Affordable Family Dining Nantucket’s Premier Sports Bar
508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily 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
Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln; 508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com
Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265 Open Mon-Sun.11:30am-9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more. sophietspizza.com Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. New York style thin crust, crispy flatbread, or glutenfree 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!
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Nantucket Dining Guide Thai House Nantucket
508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road
Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
Yummy
508-228-2712 Fresh, hand crafted breakfast & lunch, on your way to the beach 63 Surfside Rd
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 - join us at Yummy! BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF! yummynantucket.com
Markets Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-6pm. Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go
508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road
bartlettsfarm.com Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces.
Restaurants Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking
508-325-0308 10 India Street
April 27 - May 10
something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
Downyflake
508-228-4533 Breakfast Mon-Sat 6am-2pm. Sun. 7am-1pm; Lunch Mon-Sat, 11am-2pmA 18 Sparks Avenue Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. thedownyflake.com
Dune Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 6-9:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort.
508-228-5550 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 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 Affordable Family Dining
508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road
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
thefaregrounds.com 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.
Brant Point Grill
Fifty-Six Union
508-325-1320 Drink in the View...Join the Scene! 2-course Lunches $25; 3-course Dinners $35 50 Easton St, harborside at the White Elephant
Enjoy Sunday brunch from 10am to 2pm overlooking Nantucket Harbor, relax over lunch or cocktails, and savor dinners with award-winning wines and spectacular views all at White Elephant’s BRANT POINT GRILL. They serve the island’s finest steaks, freshest seafood, and creative Chef’s Specialties. Once you’ve dined overlooking the harbor, you’ll know why this is the place to come time and time again when on island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by.brantpointgrill.com
Centre Street Bistro
508-228-8470 Dinner: Wed-Sun. 5:30-9:30pm; Lunch: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Breakfast: Sun 8am-1pm 29 Centre Street “Eat and happiness will follow!” The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! For Spring, they serve bountiful breakfasts from 8am to 1pm Sunday (Saturday and Sunday in season), savory lunches Wednesday-Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners every night but Monday & Tuesday 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
Tues.-Sat. Bar opens at 4:30, Dinner starts at 5 pm Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff
508-228-6135 56 Union Street
fiftysixunion.com Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner Tues.-Sat. from 5 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.
The Proprietors bar & table 508-228-7477 Dinner Mon, Tues, Thurs-Sat. from 5:30pm; Bar opens at 5pm; Sunday Brunch 10:30am-2pm 9 India St An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients harvested on small Nantucket and New England farms. Chef Michael LaScola serves an adventurous menu of shareable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable and grain presentations. Guests can expect to see dishes playfully combining international flavors with ingredients from small farms and producers raised specifically for the restaurant. For Spring, dinner is served 5 nights a week from 5:30 pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 10:30am to 2pm. The Proprietors bar opens at 5 pm. proprietorsnantucket.com
Rose & Crown 508-228-2595 Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails 23 South Water Street THE ROSE & CROWN
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check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger). Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. Entertainment Thursday-Saturday. theroseandcrown.com
Shangri-La Kitchen Open 11am-9:30pm; Lunch Specials 11am-3pm sushi, pizza, subs, burgers, curries & much more.
508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St
SHANGRI-LA KITCHENis the place to go for sushi, pizza, subs, burgers, curries and much more. Dine in or take out. You’ll love their dumplings, tempuras, and spring rolls for appetizers, along with their classic and specialty rolls. SHANGRI-LA’s platters are perfect for parties and picnics. In addition, they have kept many of the fooods favorites: pizzas, subs, and burgers. Open for lunch and for dinner, you’ll find SHANGRI-LA KITCHEN in former location of fooods for here & there, 149 Lower Orange St.
Siam to Go
508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices
SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com
Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265 Open Mon-Sun.11:30am-9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more. sophietspizza.com
Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. New York style thin crust, crispy flatbread, or glutenfree 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!
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Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits 508-228-2755 Open daily 12-7 pm; see coupon in ad for special gift 1 N. Beach Street Largest Rose selection, craft beer, boutique liquors, artisanal cheese & cigars The only Sommelier owned & operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie and Certified Sommelier Kirk Baker invite you to join them for their free Thursday wine tasting every week from 5-7 pm. ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and The Nantucket Hotel Mention this ad for a free GO VINO wine glass with $25+ purchase (offer expires 5/10/17) @epernaywines epernaywines.com
Nantucket Vineyard 5 Bartlett Farm Road; 508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7:45pm; Sun noon-last call at 6:45pm 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. Nantucketvineyard.com
The Proprietors bar & table Serving Dinner 5 Nights
bar opens at 5pm, dinner from 5:30pm
Sunday Brunch 10:30am to 2pm Call for reservations
9 India Street | 508 228 7477
Thai House Nantucket
508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. BYOB. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner Nothing is ordinary, not even the view!
508-228-8768 Bayview Dining at The Wauwinet
Located at The Wauwinet overlooking Nantucket Bay, award-winning TOPPER’S offers one of the most spectacular views on the island. Enjoy a superb prix fixe or a la carte dinner in the intimate dining room or relax outdoors on the casual TOPPER’S Deck. Cocktails on the lawn at sunset are another special treat. For brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can arrive via a scenic one-hour water taxi cruise or catch our complimentary jitney (both depart from the White Elephant). Reserve now for Mother’s Day Brunch on May 14. Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended. toppersrestaurant.com
Seafood Souza’s Seafood
508-228-9140 Open 9am-7pm with a full selection of seafood 23 Trotter’s Lane 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.
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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net
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3:30 PM - Free Vernal Pool Discovery Walk Learn about the vernal pools in Squam Swamp, bodies of water that form only during the spring, and the unique creatures that live there. The Discovery Walk is to all ages, led by NLC Resource Ecologist Emily Molden. Nets & other equipment provided, wear durable clothes & boots. Registration required: 508-228-2818. 4 to 4:45 PM - Free Beginner Yoga for Kids in K-4th Grade Limited to first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk 30 min before program. Nantucket Atheneum , 1 India Street 4:30 PM - Buckle & Shake Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Circle Help make 8” squares to send to the Knit-a Square project for the AIDS orphans of southern Africa or bring your own project. Beginners welcome. Nantucket Atheneum Main Floor, 1 India Street
THURSDAY, MAY 4 6 AM - Spring Sea Run Opener An annual charitable catch-and-release striped bass tournament that continues through May. A variety of prizes, including for first landed sea run striper, smallest, first keeper bass 28-in or larger, and more. 100% of all proceeds from registration fees and T shirt sales goes to charity. www.springsearunopener.com 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Smith’s Point A great hike to see seals, piping plovers, terns,and a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Capture Nantucket’s Photo Walk: Miacomet A walking tour of Miacomet from narrow tree-lined walking paths out to the Miacomet pond area & surrounding beaches.We will use long exposure techniques to capture shots of breaking waves. Tour: $80, incl transport, tour, & refreshments. capturenantucket.com to book. 10 to 10:30 AM - Free Storytime for Ages 18-36 mos. Limited to first 10 toddlers + their caregivers. Tickets available 10 am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Repeated at 1 & 3 pm. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories & songs program limited to first 15 attendees. Tickets at Weezie desk 30 min. before the program. Nantucket 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 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Open Nantucket’s world-class museum devoted to Nantucket history at 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894. 11:30 AM to 3 PM - Spring Lunch Special in Brant Point Grill A 2-course lunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor for $25, served Mon-Sat for spring at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 508-228-2500 3 to 4 PM - Live to Love to Live: Teen Workshop Open to all teens who experience or have experienced periods of depression, sadness and/or anxiety. A safe forum run by teens where all are accepted and none are judged. Atheneum, 1 India Street 4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 PM - Spring Dinner Special in Brant Point Grill A 3-course lunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor for $35, served nightly for spring at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. 508-228-2500 6 to 7 PM - Student Printmaking Show Opening Reception Work from Artists Association of Nantucket’s printmaking classes show a range of techniques from book arts to letterpress. Visual Arts Gallery, 24 Amelia Drive. Exhibit continues through May 12. 6 to 8 PM - Madaket & More Photography Tour A tour to different locations in Madaket to photograph beaches, birds, piers, lakes & inlets as they change color during Nantucket’s epic sunsets. We will pick you up at your hotel or home, enjoy an informational and fun evening in Madaket, and end the evening with a couple of local, delicious appetizers and refreshments. Tour: $80, incl transport, tour, & refreshments. Book at capturenantucket.com
April 27 - May 10
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, MAY 5 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Stump Swamp & Norwood Farm See forest, upland meadows, ponds, former cranberry bog, & flowing stream. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9:30 AM to 12 PM - Sconset Cottage, Gardens, & Bluff Photo Tour Walk the streets of ‘Sconset & photograph picturesque cottages & beautiful gardens. We tour the town area, walk along the Bluff, then down to the beachfront. $90, incl. transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 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 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Open Nantucket’s world-class museum devoted to Nantucket history at 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894. 4 to 6 PM - Capture Nantucket’s Photo Walk: Miacomet A walking tour of Miacomet from narrow tree-lined walking paths out to the Miacomet pond area & surrounding beaches.We will use long exposure techniques to capture shots of breaking waves. Tour: $80, incl transport, tour, & refreshments. capturenantucket.com to book. 4:30 PM - Foggy Roots Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music in Brant Point Grill Enjoy the music of Sean Lee in the Brant Point Grill Lounge in The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 15 min. early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ More Juice Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street
SATURDAY, MAY 6 7 AM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina Basket of 16 jumbo wings for $10.95; half basket $6.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, plain. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Sts. 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Shawkemo Hills Sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor, learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, & more. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9 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 corner of Main & Centre Streets 10 minutes early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9:30 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & later. 10 AM to 12 PM - Maria Mitchell & Daring Daughters of Nantucket Join curator of the Mitchell House for a walking tour about the lives of Maria Mitchell and Nantucket’s famous & infamous women. Learn about opportunities whaling, Quakerism, and isolation gave women. Registration: 508-228-2896. $15; $10 for MMA Members. 11 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 65+ and Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 12 PM - Barnaby’s Place Story Time Kids can meet, eat, read, and create in this new healthy kids’ cafe inside Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad Street. Stop in for a special event during Children’s Book Week. 11 AM to 4 PM - “Dear Absent Ones: The Seafaring Pinkhams” An exhibit in the Nantucket Whaling Museum that explores the seafaring life of Nantucket whalers through the eyes of the Pinkhams, an island family who harvested the seas across generations. Daily at 13 Broad St. continued on page 37
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11:30 AM to 3 PM - Spring Lunch Special in Brant Point Grill A 2-course lunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor for $25, served Mon-Sat for spring at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 508-228-2500 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous - The Story of Nantucket Led by 3-time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl on a 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll. Hear the story of the most important small town in American History. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 3 to 5:30 PM - Sconset Cottage, Gardens, & Bluff Photo Tour Walk the streets of ‘Sconset & photograph picturesque cottages & beautiful gardens. We tour the town area, walk along the Bluff, then down to the beachfront. $90, incl. transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 4:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 5:30 PM - Spring Dinner Special in Brant Point Grill A 3-course lunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor for $35, served nightly for spring at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. 508-228-2500 6 to 9 PM - Fundraiser for Warren Ard Raffles, silent auction, & live auction at Faregrounds Restaurant to help with medical costs for the Ards. $20 suggested donation at the door. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 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, MAY 7 8 AM - Sunday Bird Walk About 2-1/2 hours of birding. All levels welcome. Dress for the weather & wear appropriate shoes. Meet at NHS parking lot, 10 Surfside Road. 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Polpis Harbor Walk down to & experience Nantucket and Polpis harbors. See plentiful shorebirds, harbor creatures and incredible views. Reserve at 508-4227466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & America’s Oldest Windmill Join 3-time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl on a brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down hidden lanes past the whaling mansions, out to the 1746 Windmill and back. $15. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min early. 9 to 11 AM - Capture Nantucket Photo Tour: Town & Around A walking tour through town and its surrounding areas depending on the time of day and conditions. Photograph historic homes and beautiful flower boxes, capture the picket fences and cobblestone streets, or walk the harbor at low tide for serene beach and tidal shots. Walk to Duck Pond or venture a little further out to Cliff Road to climb down to Steps Beach for sunset. Tour: $75, incl transport, tour, and refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 9:30 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & later. 10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Repeated at 1 & 3 pm. 10 AM to 12 PM - Photography Workshop with Capture Nantucket Learn how to compose & capture interesting images on your phone. Tour locations vary. Tours include transport, tutorial & refreshments. $60 (2-hour tour) capturenantucket.com for details & to book. 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 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Open Nantucket’s world-class museum devoted to Nantucket history at 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous - The Story of Nantucket Led by 3-time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl on a 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll. Hear the story of the most important small town in American History. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 10 min early. 508-332-0953 3:30 to 6 PM - Sconset Cottage, Gardens, & Bluff Photo Tour Walk the streets of ‘Sconset & photograph picturesque cottages & beautiful gardens. We tour the town area, walk along the Bluff, then down to
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the beachfront. $90, incl. transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 3:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4 to 6 PM - Our Nantucket: Ireland A free community diversity series that highlights the culture and food of various countries of origin of Nantucket residents. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 6 PM - Ms. Mantucket Fundraiser for the VFW held in the VFW, new South Road. Tickets $50 available at the VFW. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595
MONDAY, MAY 8 6 AM - Spring Sea Run Opener An annual charitable catch-and-release striped bass tournament that continues through the month of May. A variety of prizes, including for first landed sea run striper, smallest, first keeper bass 28-in or larger, and more. 100% of all proceeds from registration fees and T shirt sales goes to charity. www.springsearunopener.com 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Sankaty Bluff The only place to see three distinct layers of glacier sediments up close in an exposed cross-section view. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9 to 11 AM - Capture Nantucket’s Photo Walk: Miacomet A walking tour of Miacomet from narrow tree-lined walking paths out to the Miacomet pond area & surrounding beaches.We will use long exposure techniques to capture shots of breaking waves. Tour: $80, incl transport, tour, & refreshments. capturenantucket.com to book. 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 AM to 4 PM - “Dear Absent Ones: The Seafaring Pinkhams” An exhibit in the Nantucket Whaling Museum that explores the seafaring life of Nantucket whalers through the eyes of the Pinkhams, an island family who harvested the seas across generations. Daily at 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM to 3 PM - Spring Lunch Special in Brant Point Grill A 2-course lunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor for $25, served Mon-Sat for spring at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 508-228-2500 2 to 6 PM - Capture Nantucket’s Lighthouse Tour Visit & photograph 2 lighthouses: Brant Point & Sankaty Head. Learn the history of each while capturing impressive images along the way. Tour Price: $140, including transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 4:30 PM - Four Easy Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 PM - Spring Dinner Special in Brant Point Grill A 3-course lunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor for $35, served nightly for spring at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. 508-228-2500 6 to 8 PM - LLFN Science Pub Hear about hot topics in science and nature from local experts in a fun, informal atmosphere. Tonight: “Wild Sex: the Sex Life of Animals” by Patricia Brennan of Mt. Holyoke College. Beer, wine, and food available for purchase. Nantucket Culinary Center, 22 Federal Street. The Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street 6:30 to 8 PM - Drop-in Figure Drawing Sharpen your skills in this weekly drop-in class drawing the nude figure. Bring drawing materials. Drawing boards and easels provided. Students must be at least 18 to attend. Pay at the door: $20 ($10 for AAN members). Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 508-228-0722 7 to 8 PM - Nantucket Toastmasters A public speaking club that develops communication & leadership skills in a safe place and encouraging environment. All welcome at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington Street 508-901-3367
TUESDAY, MAY 9 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Gardner Farm Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands with pitch pine forests and a cattail choked inlet under a small wooden walkway. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com continued on page 38
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9 AM to 1 PM - Capture Nantucket’s Lighthouse Tour Visit & photograph 2 lighthouses: Brant Point & Sankaty Head. Learn the history of each while capturing impressive images along the way. Tour Price: $140, including transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 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. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St 10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Repeated at 1 & 3 pm. 11 AM to 12 PM - Free Family Art Drop-In for Ages 2 to 5 Our youngest artists and their caregivers will explore various art media and fundamentals in a relaxed & inspiring setting. Contact lori@nantucketarts.org. 508-228-0722. AAN’s Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Dr. 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 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Open 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894. 2 to 6 PM - Sconset Cottage, Gardens, & Bluff Photo Tour Walk the streets of ‘Sconset & photograph picturesque cottages & beautiful gardens. We tour the town area, walk along the Bluff, then down to the beachfront. $90, incl. transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 5 to 7 PM - Free Tuesday Chess Club Open to all ages and all abilities. Learn to play with Charles Orbison. Experienced players can match skills with other seasoned players. Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 508-228-2595
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Smooth Hummocks See this rare and fascinating island ecosystem with rare wildflowers & grasses. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & America’s Oldest Windmill Join 3-time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl on a brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down hidden lanes past the whaling mansions, out to the 1746 Windmill and back. $15. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min early. 9 to 11 AM - Capture Nantucket’s Photo Walk: Miacomet A walking tour of Miacomet from narrow tree-lined walking paths out to the Miacomet pond area & surrounding beaches.We will use long exposure techniques to capture shots of breaking waves. Tour: $80, incl transport, tour, & refreshments. capturenantucket.com to book. 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Dance(Sing) Movement for 10 mos to 3 yrs. Creative movement class limited to first 15 children, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Free. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 65+ and Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. 508-332-0953 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 11:30 AM to 3 PM - Spring Lunch Special in Brant Point Grill A 2-course lunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor for $25, served Mon.Sat. for spring at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 508-228-2500 3:15 to 4 PM - Dance(Sing) Movement for Age 3 to 5 Creative movement class; limited to first 15 children, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Tickets at Children’s Desk when library opens. Free. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 4 to 4:45 PM - Free Yoga for Kids K thru 4th Grade Beginner’s yoga class. Limited to first 15 children. Tickets at Children’s Desk 30 min before program. Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St 4 to 6 PM - Capture Nantucket Photo Tour: Town & Around Walking tour thru town & surrounding areas. Photograph historic homes & flowerboxes, picket fences & cobblestone streets. Tour: $75, incl transport, tour, & refreshments. Book at capturenantucket.com .
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4:30 PM - Buckle & Shake Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 5:30 PM - Ladies’ Book Club Held upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street 5:30 PM - Spring Dinner Special in Brant Point Grill A 3-course lunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor for $35, served nightly for spring at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. 508-228-2500 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Teen Improv Teen Improv with Jasper Young. This workshop will introduce students to movement and improvisational techniques used for theater, dance, comedy, and much more. Free for teens grades 6-12. Held at The Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Circle Help make 8” squares to send to the Knit-a Square project for the AIDS orphans of southern Africa or bring your own project. Beginners welcome. Nantucket Atheneum Main Floor, 1 India Street 6:30 to 8:30 PM - A Taste of Mixed Media - Iron Challenge Make small works of art using a variety of techniques while learn the basics of mixed media art. Free Admission & all materials are provided, preregistration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 65+ & Teens; $5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 15 min. early. 508-332-0953
THURSDAY, MAY 11 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike: Stump Swamp & Norwood Farm See forest, upland meadows, ponds, former cranberry bog, & flowing stream. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9 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 corner of Main & Centre Streets 10 minutes early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 AM to 1 PM - Capture Nantucket’s Lighthouse Tour Visit & photograph 2 lighthouses: Brant Point & Sankaty Head. Learn the history of each while capturing impressive images along the way. Tour Price: $140, including transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 10 to 10:30 AM - Free Storytime for Ages 18-36 mos. Limited to first 10 toddlers + their caregivers. Tickets available 10 am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Repeated at 1 & 3 pm. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories & songs program limited to first 15 attendees. Tickets at Weezie desk 30 min. before the program. Nantucket 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 3 to 4 PM - Live to Love to Live: Teen Workshop Open to all teens who experience or have experienced periods of depression, sadness and/or anxiety. A safe forum run by teens where all are accepted and none are judged. Atheneum, 1 India Street 3 to 5:30 PM - Sconset Cottage, Gardens, & Bluff Photo Tour Walk the streets of ‘Sconset & photograph picturesque cottages & beautiful gardens. We tour the town area, walk along the Bluff, then down to the beachfront. $90, incl. transport, tour, & refreshments. Visit capturenantucket.com for details and to book. 4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 6 PM - Concert: Love in the Springtime A concert featuring Grammy-nominated pianist Jennifer Maxwell and renowned soprano Jessica Heuser, featuring music by world-famous Nantucket composer Ned Rorem, Gabriel Faure, Reynaldo Hahn, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, and Edith Piaf. $10. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 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
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Daffy Style The last weekend in April is when everyone on Nantucket, from those whose usual garb includes overalls and workboots to those who typically dress in designer duds, to don whimsical hats and dress Daffy. The Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, organizer of the celebration of spring that is Daffodil Festival Weekend, encourages fanciful costumes with their Children’s Parade, their Daffy Hat Pageant, and their tailgate picnic at which participants fully engage with the festival theme, which this year is “We All Live in a Yellow Sunny Dream.” There’s even an opportunity on Daffodil Festival Saturday to daffily adorn your four-legged friends and enter them in the Daffy Dog Parade to benefit Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals. For those who prefer to photograph rather than participate, Nantucket Community Television (NCTV18) is challenging all videographers, both new and experienced, to enter their Daffy Film Contest. Videos should be 3 to 10 minutes long, must pertain to the Nantucket Daffodil Festival, and must be royalty-free. Full rules are at NantucketCommunityTelevision.org. Deadline to enter is 2 pm on May 6. Yes, there are prizes. For three videos of Daffy days past, visit our Nantucket YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiWSnru5-z0
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