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Maritime Fest Is Free & Full of Fun Ahoy, islanders! On Saturday, September 20, Egan Maritime Institute will host their annual Maritime Festival. All sorts of maritime-related activities will take place from 10 am to 4 pm at Children’s Beach and the nearby Brant Point. Perhaps best of all, every activity is absolutely free! Just once a year, the Coast Guard opens up the Brant Point Light to the public. This is your chance to watch boats come and go from inside the lighthouse! Another once-a-year opportunity happening at Brant Point is a breeches buoy demonstration, which allows people a firsthand experience inside an old lifesaving tool. There will be plentiful crafts and demos, mostly geared towards kids. Local artist David Lazarus will be doing a scrimshaw demonstration, and local master carver Paul McCarthy will demonstrate folk art carving. The Boy Scouts will host an opportunity to build a mini boat and race it. There will be paddleboards available for those who wish to try their hand (and their feet) at this classic water sport. At noon, the Nantucket Historical Association's Susan Berman and the Atheneum's Rick Spencer will sing shanties and bluegrass on the Children's Beach bandstands. Shearwater Excursions will do three brief tours of the harbor. Tours are available to the first 23 people who sign up, so arrive at the festival as early as you can. Similarly, Nantucket Yacht Club will be sponsoring three sailboat tours with Captain Vin, which will be open to the first 18 people who sign up. The only time you may open your wallet all day is if you get hungry. Sons of the American Legion will be offering a raw bar, and Children's Cafe will be open, with the adjacent picnic tables available. Keeping the event afloat will be volunteers and dedicated staff members from the Artists Association of Nantucket, Nantucket Community School, Maria Mitchell Association, Lightship Basket Museum, and of course, Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Cathy Ward, project coordinator for the festival, says, “We find that people really enjoy seeing each other at the Maritime Festival. It's free, and it's just a lot of fun.”

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1pm and later in the day. $40/person. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Taco Buffet Taco buffet with pizza, salad bar, nachos, wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks: $10.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Sts. 508-228-5418. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 PM - Tony Lee Thomas Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 1:45 PM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll featuring the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at Main St & Centre, beside bank steps, at 1:40 pm. $20; $15 for teens and seniors (65+); $5 for kids 7-12. 508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 PM - Free Library Legos Program for Ages 5 to 10 The library will supply the LEGO bricks & a suggested theme. Registration is required: www.nantucketatheneum.org Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 3 to 9 PM - Slider Thursday 5 for $9 Bar Special: Sliders with housemade pickles at Brant Point Grill in the White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street. 4 PM - Cisco Brewery Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at 5 Bartlett Farm Road, 508-325-5929. 4:30 PM - Izzy & The Catastrophics Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:15 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “A PICASSO” by Jeffrey Hatcher Paris, 1941. Pablo Picasso is faced with an impossible decision: in exchange for his life he must surrender one of his beloved works of art to the regime. A perilous game of cat and mouse ensues as Picasso attempts to outwit his dangerously beautiful opponent and save his masterpiece--an intriguing drama about art, politics, truth, sex and love.Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com continued on page 12

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New Fall Digs for AAN Art Programs At the end of September, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will move from its 1 Gardner Perry Lane location, home to its offices and classes for more than twenty years. While the work to complete the island’s first Visual Arts Center at 24 Amelia Drive is underway, the AAN staff is moving to temporary locations in downtown Nantucket. In the fall of 2013, the AAN Board of Directors voted unanimously to purchase a new building for arts education. The Visual Arts Center provides 9,000 square feet and will more than double the association’s current education space. “We have seen tremendous growth over the past decade in our arts education programs. In recent years we have enrolled over 1,000 students annually into our classes, workshops, and free programs,” said AAN executive director Cecil Barron Jensen. “The time is right to expand our program and provide more year-round opportunities for the community to study and enjoy the visual arts.” The AAN expects to be in the Visual Arts Center in January 2015. In the meantime, classes and workshops will be held upstairs at Sherburne Hall, 11 Center Street, courtesy of the Preservation Institute: Nantucket. The arts program staff offices will also be located there. “We look forward to our temporary downtown location where we will offer a variety of drawing and painting classes for both children and adults,” said AAN Arts program director Lori Garrabrant. The administration offices will move to the Greenhound Building, 10 Washington Street, courtesy of ReMain Nantucket. “We are pleased to be so conveniently located across the street from the association’s Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery,” said Jensen. For more information about the Visual Arts Center and AAN programs and events, please call 508-228-0722.

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A Few Minutes with B-Glow by Sarah Teach “All I’ve ever wanted to do is make people laugh.” Stand-up comedian Brian Glowacki, a 6’1” cue ball, is an elm of a man. He takes the stage like your dad does the barbecue: ready to crack a brew and hang, but also itching to get down to business. The Nantucket native doesn’t resort to audience insults or exhausting the expletive card. He’s a gentle guy, but he’s got some killer jokes. “In 2011, I was enrolled in a stand-up comedy writing class as a gift,” he says. “I knew from the first time I went onstage that comedy would be a part of my life forever.” As the leading man of the Nantucket-based band Perfect Day, publicly using his voice wasn't too far a leap for Glowacki. “I would say at this stage of my ‘career’ that my comedic style is still evolving. I poke a lot of fun at myself because it’s cheaper than therapy. When I get offstage, I want the audience to have learned something about me: about my life and where I came from. I like feeling that even though I may be on stage with a microphone, that we’re all just hanging together. I like to keep my act as conversational as possible.” Thought he’s a kind and generous comic, it still doesn't mean you can bring the kids. Glowacki continues, “I wouldn't call myself clean. I’d have to say that I’m naughty but not dirty. I always want to do a set that might make my mother cringe but not make her want to leave or beat me with a belt.” Offstage, Glowacki is softspoken and earnest. Those closest to him describe him as honest, loyal. You might say he’s a stand-up stand-up. Glowacki has lived on Nantucket his entire life, save for a handful of months here and there. “Without a doubt, humor is important to people who live on Nantucket. We’ve had some tragedies and hard times as a commucontinued on page 11

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Don’t Get Trapped in the Devil’s Snare! by Dr. Sarah Oktay, Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station (see www.yesterdaysisland.com for expanded article, website links, & notations)

Summer and early fall apparently are a Nantucket playground for the Devil’s Snare plant. If you are a lover of the Harry Potter books, you may remember Devil’s Snare as a large strangling, treacherous plant that Harry, Hermione, and Ron and other characters encountered. Fortunately, in our world, Devil’s Snare is not deliberately trying to kill us. But it is a dangerous plant and also an insidious one, lurking in piles of displaced soil and popping out indiscriminately along the roadside. Devil’s Snare is better known as jimsonweed and is common on Nantucket, easily found in areas with freshly disturbed soil and along roadside in piles of loose dirt. While removing trash from a soil/sand pile near Low Beach for the Clean Team a few weeks ago, I saw at least a dozen plants popping out of the loose soil. You should be careful removing this plant, wear gloves and make sure to throw it into the digester at the dump. The Latin name for jimsonweed is Datura stramonium. The genus name datura is also sometimes used as its common name and it comes from the Hindu name for the plant “dhatura.” Hindus were one of the first people to use it as a medicine and sacred plant. It was believed to be a favorite of the Hindu god Shiva Nataraja. Stramonium is originally from a compilation of the Greek words, “strychnos” for "nightshade" and “maniakos” for "mad; somehow it migrated through New Latin to mean spiked fruit, which makes sense because the seed pod of the jimsonweed is very spiky. Jimsonweed is a member of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family. It is believed to have originated in the Americas, but is now found around the world. Other common names for D. stramonium include thornapple, moon

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I left the island for supplies last week. My island economy is hard fought and learned from years of stepping into an on-island hardware store or a clothing store for “just one thing…” and emerging with five things, each one markedly higher than their brothers arrayed in boxes off-island. So, I start lists of things that I could get off-island for less than I would pay on-island. The list begins in dry goods, extends into clothing, touches onto tools, and finds its way, eventually into golf balls. Someone in my house, with a sense of humor, tacked the L.L. Bean Catalog along with an Amazon Prime Gift Card beneath my list, but that person clearly doesn’t understand the importance of going off island to go shopping. Especially, when the last word on the shopping list is cordwood. Nantucket is known for many things, but firewood isn’t one of them. In the early days of settlement, for Native Americans and whites, firewood was rare, precious, and generally involved a trip to Coatue. Today, you can buy cordwood at the grocery store with your cat food and your paper towels or you can have any number of old salts deliver it to your house for a healthy Nantucket price, but with the mother-in-law’s backyard full of fallen timber just there for the taking, you would be foolish not to take your car off island for an afternoon of lumberjack fun. I left on one of the extra days the yacht club must have ordered up for Race Week. The wind blew steady and warm out of the southwest, scooting doodles of cloud high overhead. Out of the wind, the sun warmed you just as it would on the best of the August days. The harbor, the beaches, the water were all empty, save for the occasional fishing boat and the Endeavor. Under full sail, the Endeavor heeled over enough so the passengers could hike out and feel the singing power of a sailboat. August’s leftovers fill up September’s weeks; we enjoy the surplus wine from the summer feast. In Central Massachusetts, the season had slipped ahead of the calendar. Standing in the shadows of the pines, winter tickles your back and arms. The storm clouds of mosquitoes have fallen into the needles and mud. The motorboats last longer, taking one last long spin around the lake to burn off the gas before they go up on trailers and into storage. The ducks remain, as do the deer, the rabbits, and, at night, the coyotes. They live deep in the woods and howl at the unblinking stars. In the familiar past, ice storms knocked down a platoon of birch and pine in the back yard of the lake house. One spring brought out a chain saw to cut up the trees into logs, and then to cut the logs into a spilled pretzel bag of nuggets, where they stayed, piled up, and drying through two years of dry summers and soggy winters. And now, they wait for my axe. In the card catalog of my childhood, I found that my father had taught me how to split wood sometime after I lost faith in the Red Sox but before I wore shoulder pads. The key was in placing the wedge, and then splitting the wood into triangles. We split several logs before he slipped inside to watch football and left me with an axe handle and a scrum of wood. I split all that wood that afternoon, and I set about splitting all this wood today. My middle-aged muscles remembered the rhythm and the swing. The first few logs went squirting and rolling about, then I refreshed myself with continued on page 18

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Advanced Sommelier and Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits Fall on Nantucket brings crisp weather with the changing of the leaves, boats leaving the harbor and thoughts of planning for the holidays. We look forward to family gatherings, celebrations and certainly festive libations. First up is the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown on September 24. In Jewish tradition, wine is considered a holy beverage. For this reason, a kosher wine is typically served at Jewish holiday events. The blessing over the wine (kiddish) is an important part of many religious ceremonies. What makes a wine kosher? Jewish laws involving wine are concerned with who handles the wine and what they use to make it. In order for the wine to be kosher, any ingredients used to make it (grapes, sugar, etc.) must be kosher. Also, only Sabbath-observant male Jews are able to supervise and handle the winemaking process, from harvesting the grapes to fermentation and bottling the final product. Wine that is described as 'kosher for Passover' must be kept free from contact with grain, bread and dough. Aside from the constraints mentioned above, there needn’t be any difference between the techniques used to make a fine kosher wine or a fine nonkosher wine. Why the strict rules? In days past, wine was often used by pagans in their offerings to idol gods. They would pour a small amount of wine on the ground as a symbolic thank you when something good occurred. The rules established for kosher wine were developed so that Jews would never receive wine that had been associated with this type of idolatrous offering. Therefore, only Jews could handle the wines. Others were still worried that if a Jew had a wine served by a non-Jewish person, there was still the chance that the wine continued on page 10

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was used for idolatrous purposes. That is, unless the kosher wine was to be designated mevushal. In Hebrew, mevushal (perhaps the most misunderstood term in the kosher wine tradition) literally means cooked or boiled. These wines are not quite heated to a boiling point. Great care is taken to satisfy the legal requirements while exposing the wine to as little heat as necessary. They are typically flashpasteurized to a temperature that meets the requirements of an overseeing rabbinical authority. This method quickly heats the wine to the desired temperature (194°F/90°C) then immediately chills it back to room temperature. The technique, however, has minimal effect on the overall quality of the wine. In Jewish tradition, creating a mevushal wine is said to simply alter the spiritual essence of a kosher wine, making it less susceptible to ritual proscription. It was thought that even idol worshippers would not use wine that had been boiled because it would remove much of the flavor. That means anyone can open a bottle of mevushal wine without altering its kosher status. That’s a plus for kosher catering halls and restaurants, where the wait staff may not be kosher or even Jewish. By contrast, non-mevushal, or non-heated wines, are viewed as more sensitive to religious constraints and should be opened and poured by Sabbath-observant Jews. When a non-Jew or a Jew who is not kosher wants to share a nonmevushal wine with kosher observant friends, then the wine must be opened and poured by a Sabbath-observant individual if everyone wishes to partake. Those are the rules, pure and simple. But ultimately, mevushal wine is neither more nor less kosher than non-mevushal wine. These are two separate designations for equally kosher wines. Mention kosher wine and the brand Manischewitz automatically pops into your brain. This New York based company is best known for their sweet concord wine often used by non-Orthodox Jews. The sweetness of this wine is associated with wines produced by Jewish immigrants to New York. They made a kosher wine using local grapes that resulted in a bitter taste that was then sweetened to make it quaffable. Modern Manishewitz is sweetened with corn syrup. Therefore, it is not kosher for Passover (where corn is forbidden), so a special bottling must be produced for Passover. Americans are taking kosher wine more seriously these days with an increased demand for them as of late. These wines are available in many styles and do not always have to be sweet as tradition would have it. There is a trend towards making dry, premium quality kosher wines with the revival of the Israeli wine industry (such as Yarden and Dalton). Today, kosher wines are produced not only in Israel, but in other parts of the world as well, including California (Baron Herzog and Covenant), Bordeaux (Chateau Clarke) and Burgundy (Chateau de la Tour) in France, Italy (Borgo Reale) and Australia (Altoona Hills). Chateau d'Esclans in Provence is even making a portion of their wine kosher these days. No matter what holiday traditions you will be celebrating this fall, wine always has a way to bring the event full circle. May laughter, new memories and good cheer abound on our island during your holiday festivities!

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nity. Laughter is what brings us all back together. I choose to stay on Nantucket,” he says, “because it would be too expensive to load all my things onto the boat.” He grins. “No, really, I love it here. It’s such a unique and supportive place. I always talk about leaving, but I’m sure I never could. My roots are here.” See Glowacki perform every Monday night from 6-7 p.m. at the Starlight Theater in downtown Nantucket. This September 27 at 8 p.m., Glowacki will be filming his first-ever comedy special at the Dreamland. Watch it all happen in the Main Theater by getting tickets for $20 at dreamlandtickets.org. Attendees will be able to pre-order the DVD, which is slated for release this fall.

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7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 9 to 10 PM - Special 9 for $9 Menu $9 Bar Menu at both bars in The SeaGrille, 45 Sparks Ave. 508-325-5700. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Fabulous Mansions Route 2.5 mi, 50 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past homes of the Cliff & Brant Point. $15. Cash only. Arrive at Centre & Main sts by bank by 8:25am. Reservations not needed. 508-332-0953. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Again at 1 pm. 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals and view historic continued on page 13

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Great Point Light. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/for 12 & under. Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 10:30 AM - Nantucket and the Civil War Dramatic story of Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in the American Civil War. Arrive at 10:25 am at Federal & India sts., by Atheneum fence for 2/3 mi, 90 min. walk. 508-332-0953. $20; 65+ & teens $15; Age 7-12 $5. Cash only. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry Buffet Fish Fry buffet with pizza, salad bar, nachos, wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks: $11.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Sts. 508-228-5418. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process, 5 Bartlett Farm Road, 508-325-5929. 4:30 PM - New Family Dog Performs Live Live funk and jazz music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:15 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime history and sights. $50. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 14

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FALL THEME DINNERS 4 courses $49 Monday - Thursday Overlooking the ever-changing harbor, dine on the island’s finest steaks, freshest seafood and creative Chef’s specialties.

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6 to 8 PM - Emerging Artists Exhibition Reception Opening reception in the Artists Association Gallery at 19 Washington St. 7 to 8:45 PM - Free Concert: Hugh McDonald Classics from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s and up to the ‘90s. Jazz Standards, Irish Ballads, and Australian Folk Music. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. 7:30 PM - Theatre Workshop production of “RED” Paint collides with canvas live on stage, as masterpieces are born & torn down in a visceral experience that spills off the stage and forever changes the way you see red. Raw & provocative, winner of 6 Tonys including Best Play, Red is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition & vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) Eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 10 PM - Free Fall Stargazing Night at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell’s professional astronomers for a tour of the starry sky & telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. 59 Milk St. Ext., weather permitting. Donations are encouraged. 9 to 10 PM - Special 9 for $9 Menu $9 Bar Menu at both bars in The SeaGrille, 45 Sparks Ave. 508-325-5700. 10 PM to 1 AM - Urban Beatbox with Good Lyfe Entertainment DJ format with new & familiar music at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

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8 to 9 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. visit www.ackcleanteam.org. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, continued on page 15

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ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Main St./Windmill Route 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary past beautiful historic mansions. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953. Arrive at Centre & Main sts (by bank) by 8:25am. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 10 AM to 4 PM - Nantucket Maritime Festival Join the Egan Maritime Institute for this family-friendly event celebrating past, present and future maritime culture. Family-style fun activities include a 4-way tug of war contest, harpoon throwing, and a shucking contest. Local musicians perform maritime songs & shanties. Children’s Beach; additional events at Brant Point. 508-228-2505. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - Classic Sunday Brunch Savor Sunday with Brunch at 29 Fair. 508-228-7800. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St.

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11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Brunch on the patio overlooking Polpis Harbor at TOPPER’St. 508-228-0145. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 PM - Ethan Parker Band Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 1:45 PM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll featuring the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at Main St & Centre, beside bank steps, at 1:40 pm. $20; $15 for teens and 65+; $5 for kids 7-12. 508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 PM - New Family Dog Performs Live Live funk and jazz music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:15 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 PM - BBQ & “Meat Shoot” Prizes, raffles, and live music to benefit The Homestead. Winners choose roasts, steaks, lobsters and more, all donated by our local businesses. Call 508-228-1135 for details and tickets. Held at the VFW, 22 New South Rd. 5:30 to 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 16

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Hidden Nantucket A 2 mile, 45-50 minute, non-stop exercise walk-with historical commentary-down lovely

streets and lanes and past the most beautiful gardens on Nantucket. $15 for everyone. Tour starts at 8:30am at CENTRE and MAIN, in front of the bank. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to 8:30am start. 2 DIFFERENT ROUTES: • Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff and Brant Point (Mon & Fri) • Historic Houses of Main Street/Windmill Route (Weds & Sat)

Glorious ‘Sconset (Tues, Thurs, Sat) Revel in the glorious beauty of our fabled rose-covered cottages on this 2/3 mile, 90 minute historic walk through Nantucket’s most transcendent village. Tour meets at 10:45am at the rotary bulletin board in ‘Sconset. Catch the 10:15pm shuttle at the Greenhound Station on Washington St. for the 22 min. ride to Siasconset Village.

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Great Writers On Nantucket (Wed) Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll. Starts at 10:30am at the corner of FEDERAL & INDIA streets, outside the Atheneum fence. Please arrive 10 min. early. PRICES FOR ALL TOURS

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7:30 PM - “A PICASSO” by Jeffrey Hatcher Paris, 1941. Pablo Picasso is faced with an impossible decision: in exchange for his life he must surrender one of his beloved works of art to the regime. A perilous game of cat and mouse ensues as Picasso attempts to outwit his dangerously beautiful opponent and save his masterpiece—an intriguing drama about art, politics, truth, sex and love.Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary. 9 to 10 PM - Special 9 for $9 Menu $9 Bar Menu at both bars in The SeaGrille, 45 Sparks Ave. 508-325-5700. 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 Video Dance Party With DJ Bri Guy at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:30 AM to 2 PM - Touch a Truck Fundraiser A fundraiser for Nantucket STAR that benefits local families of children with special needs. Join us at the Nantucket New School campus and explore all kinds of vehicles. Games, food and jumpy house! $5. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 PM - Ethan Parker Band Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history &

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waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 3 to 4 PM - Author Talk: John Carafoli Carafoli’s cookbook features recipes for the home cook from the Cape’s most celebrated eateries. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. 3 to 9 PM - Peel & Eat Shrimp Special Sunday 5 for $9 Bar Special: a pint of peel-n-eat shrimp at Brant Point Grill in the White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street. 3:30 PM - Mr. Mischief Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 to 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - ACK Attack Comedy Have some laughs with us. Suitable for all audiences. Tickets $10 at theatreworkshop.com. Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. 7:30 PM - Theatre Workshop production of “RED” Paint collides with canvas live on stage, as masterpieces are born & torn down in a visceral experience that spills off the stage and forever changes the way you see red. Raw & provocative, winner of 6 Tonys including Best Play, Red is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition & vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) Eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Fabulous Mansions Route 2.5 mi, 50 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past homes of the Cliff & Brant Point. $15. Cash only. Arrive at Centre & Main sts by bank by 8:25am. Reservations not needed. 508-332-0953. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. continued on page 17

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10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:30 AM - Nantucket and the Civil War Dramatic story of Nantucket’s role in the American Civil War. Arrive at 10:25 am at Federal & India sts., by Atheneum fence for 2/3 mi, 90 min. walk. 508-332-0953. $20; 65+ & teens $15; Age 7-12 $5. Cash only. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib Buffet Prime Rib buffet includes pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks for $11.95. Easy Street Cantina at corner of Easy & Broad Sts. 508-228-5418. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:30 to 3 PM - Cookbook Swap at Saltmarsh Center Bring your old cookbooks to trade for new. Leftover cookbooks at the end of the swap will be donated to the Atheneum. 1:30-2 pm drop off & browse; swap 2-2:30 pm. Tea & refreshments. 81 Washington St Ext. 1:45 PM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll featuring the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at Main St & Centre, beside bank steps, at 1:40 pm. $20; $15 for teens and seniors (65+); $5 for kids 7-12. 508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members.

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Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 9 PM - Mussel Monday Special Monday 5 for $9 Bar Special: spicy mussels with ginger-lemon grass broth at Brant Point Grill in the White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 to 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Writer’s Group: The Moving Pen The writer’s group is a place to meet other writers and to flex your writing muscles. Come ready to write with paper and pen. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket Energy Office & National Grid Free Forum National Grid will describe a proposal for new & enhanced customer-side activities & incentives as part of a long-term effort to create enough peak load relief to defer the need for future infrastructure Atheneum, 1 India St.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 19

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old knowledge and set about dispatching them into chunks the size of an overweight tabby. The rhythm built into a slow dance; one round splits into two; those split into four and they all land on the pile. Time slows to the swing of an axe. The wood reduces itself to a geometry problem and the years become a loop. Age has not stolen everything. The wedge, the hammer, the axe continued cutting and solving as they had many years ago. At the end of several hours, I stood in front of an accomplishment of wood and a victory for age. The pile reached to my waist. I had wood for the winter, I had a bulwark against the cold, and I would sit, warm and proud through the blast, in the heat of my burning sweat. If only it would fit in the car. I stacked and restacked the wood three different ways, until the springs dipped down and the bumper came perilously close to the backyard dirt. Even with the wisest organization, I could only fit one third of the wood pile into the back of the car. For a moment, I thought about renting a pickup truck before the better angels of my nature stopped laughing, handed me a beer, and helped put a tarp over my waste of wood. Nature is a profligate. She doesn’t clip coupons or re-use the old. Instead, she replaces one useful part with twenty exact copies. In September, the farms usher us all out into the fields so we can pick our fill of tomatoes. Corn rots on the stalk for lack of pickers. Apples fall from the trees and coat the shoes with apple mush. Dozens of apples hang ripe from just one tree, amid the dozens of trees in this one orchard, amid the dozens of orchards in New England. In September, we shop Nature’s end-of-season sale; we pick up whatever we have time for, be it apples, corn, tomatoes, or cordwood. I could spend hours and thousands of calories splitting the wood in this one yard and still leave plenty for the next ten winters. In the cold light of September and the checkbook, an afternoon spent splitting wood ranks somewhere above playing a round of golf and below cleaning the gutters. Any heating money saved by the wood stove gets paid to the Steamship Authority, Sunoco, and TrueValue Hardware. The wood would burn, surely, and the house would get warm. However, time and money burned much faster than this cord of birch and pine. I stood waist high in my own Yankee myth. Truth, however is a hard meal. The truth is that we are all sand fleas under the beach. We bide our days until the waves wash us out of our comfortable holes and into the waiting bluefish. Until that happens, I will gorge on the tasty myth of self-sufficiency and honest sweat deep into the winter.

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10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:15 to 10:45 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-7 Program limited to first 10 children, each a caregiver. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Chowder & Chili Buffet Chowder & Chili buffet includes pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks for $9.95. Easy Street Cantina at corner of Easy & Broad Sts. 508-228-5418. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 9 PM - Taco Tuesday Special Tuesday 5 for $9 Bar Special: spicy lamb tacos at Brant Point Grill in the White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street. continued on page 20

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4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 PM - YellowRed Performs Two piece female folk/pop band playing originals and covers of today’s top music. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:15 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 to 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class

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$10. Free for teens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7:30 PM - Theatre Workshop production of “RED” Paint collides with canvas live on stage, as masterpieces are born & torn down in a visceral experience that spills off the stage and forever changes the way you see red. Raw & provocative, winner of 6 Tonys including Best Play, Red is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition & vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) Eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 8 to 10:30 AM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Birding Field Trip Meet at 110 Eel Point Rd to carpool in search of birds. 508-325-0873. $5. 8:30 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Main St./Windmill Route 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary past beautiful historic mansions. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953. Arrive at Centre & Main sts (by bank) by 8:25am. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by our island on a 2/3 mi., 90 min., stroll. Gather at corner of Federal & India Sts., by Atheneum fence at 10:25. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. 508-3320953. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Fajita Buffet Steak & Chicken Fajita buffet includes pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks for $9.95. Easy Street Cantina at corner of Easy & Broad Sts. 508-228-5418. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 9 PM - Whales Wednesday Special Wednesday 5 for $9 Bar Special: littlenecks in Whales Tale Broth at Brant Point Grill in the White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:15 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. continued on page 42

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flower, hell's bells (a junior ranger favorite name), Devil’s trumpet, Devil’s weed, Tolguacha, Jamestown weed, stinkweed, locoweed, pricklyburr, and Devil’s cucumber. Apparently the Devil is into gardening. Other members of the nightshade family include mandrake, belladonna, and common plants like potatoes, tomatoes, and bell peppers. The order in which jimsonweed resides is Solanales which includes the potatoes and the family (Solanacae) includes tomato plants. This native plant is easy to identify due to its odd appearance and even easier to remember because it has played such a big role in sacred and not so sacred uses. It has beautiful white trumpet shaped flowers with purple swirls. D. stramonium is a foul-smelling, erect annual, freely branching herb that forms a bush up to 2 to 5 feet (60–150 cm) tall. The root is long, thick, fibrous and white. The stem is stout, erect, leafy, smooth, and pale yellowgreen. The stem forks off repeatedly into branches, and at each fork it forms a leaf and a single, erect flower. The leaves are approximately 3 to 8 inches (8–20 cm) long, smooth, very obviously pointy or “toothed,” soft, and irregularly undulate (having a wavy surface or edge). The upper surface of the leaves is a darker green, and the bottom is a light green. Datura stramonium generally flowers throughout the summer. The fragrant flowers are trumpet-shaped, white to creamy or violet, and 2 1⁄2 to 3 1⁄2 inches (6–9 cm) long, and grow on short stems from either the axils of the leaves or the places where the branches fork. The calyx is long and tubular, swollen at the bottom, and sharply angled, surmounted by five sharp teeth. The corolla, which is folded and only partially open, is white, funnel-shaped, and has prominent ribs. The flowers open at night (hence the name moon flower), emitting a pleasant fragrance (versus the stink from the leaves) and is fed upon by nocturnal moths. The egg-shaped seed capsule is 1 to 3 inches (3–8 cm) in diameter and either covered with spines or bald. At maturity it splits into four chambers, each with dozens of small black seeds. Cornell University does an excellent job informing the public about inva-

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at it with much fury; and another, stark naked, was sitting up in a corner like a monkey, grinning and making mows at them; a fourth would fondly kiss and paw his companions, and sneer in their faces with a countenance more antic than any in a Dutch droll. “In this frantic condition they were confined, lest they should, in their folly, destroy themselves — though it was observed that all their actions were full of innocence and good nature. Indeed they were not very cleanly; for they would have wallowed in their own excrements, if they had not been prevented. A thousand such simple tricks they played, and after 11 days returned themselves again, not remembering anything that had passed.” Good times! Livestock are also susceptible to poisoning by jimsonweed, and all plants have to be removed before a field can be used for fodder. The leaves and seeds do not smell good and that discourages most people and animals from eating them, but when they are tilled up with hay or field fodder, they can quickly become a problem for livestock. For centuries D. stramonium has been used as an herbal medicine to relieve asthma symptoms (more about that below) and as an analgesic during surgery or bonesetting. It is also a powerful hallucinogen and deliriant (causes delirium), which was used spiritually for the intense visions it produces. However, the tropane alkaloids which are responsible for both the medicinal and hallucinogenic properties are fatally toxic in only slightly higher amounts than the medicinal dosage, and careless use often results in hospitalizations and deaths. The active ingredients in a jimson weed plant include atropine, hyoscine (scopolamine—used for motion sickness) hyoscyamine and tropane alkaloids. Hyoscyamine is an anticholinergic agent which means it blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system. Anticholinergics inhibit parasympathetic nerve impulses by selectively blocking the binding of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to its receptor in nerve cells. The nerve fibers of the parasympathetic system are responsible for the involuntary movement of smooth muscles present in the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, lungs, etc. Hyoscyamine is an antispasmodic that helps prevent painful or involuntary muscle movement. Atropine dilates the pupils, increases heart rate, and reduces salivation and other secretions. It is on the World Health continued on page 26

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IN OUR NEW LOCATION

THE NANTUCKET HOTEL + RESORT

R Simantov Fine Jewelry is known for resurrecting lost techniques from the past to create contemporary jewelry with lasting value. The firm utilizes exquisite materials and outstanding craftsmanship to create pieces that illustrate the playfulness and whimsical beauty of a unique combination of metals and precious stones. R Simantov Fine Jewelry is shown exclusively in the lobby of The Nantucket Hotel + Resort. A P P O I N T M E N TS A R E W E LCO M E THE NANTUCKET HOTEL + RESORT 77 EASTON STREET NANTUCKET, MA 02554 TEL 508 228 4747 CEL 917 324 4410 276 GREENWICH AVENUE GREENWICH, CT 06830 TEL 203 661 6717 CEL 917 324 4410 INFO@RSIMANTOV.COM WWW.RSIMANTOV.COM

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Devil’s Snare from page 25

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

At Cisco Brewers we make all grain beers in our tiny brewery. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the Triple Eight Vodka, and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth spirits. Big Beers, Delicious Wine & Smooth Spirits available at all the best island restaurants and liquor stores

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

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

A Non-Profit Film & Performing Arts Center

Movies, live entertainment, & so much more! SEPT. 27TH B.GLOW COMEDY HOMECOMING SHOW! Mature audiences only

Visit our website for the most up-to-date schedule and to purchase tickets.

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Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medications needed in a basic health system. The substances above combined have produced at least 100 essential medicines. Most plants in the nightshade family are used in some manner for motion sickness because they contain hyoscine or scopolamine. As an oceanographer, scopolamine patches have saved my bacon on a few cruises but you can feel the effects and it isn’t hard to see that more than one patch would be a bad idea. Jimsonweed has been used as a treatment for asthma for centuries. The active anti-asthmatic agent is atropine, which causes paralysis of the pulmonary branches of the lungs, eliminating the spasms that cause the asthma attacks. The leaves are generally smoked either in a cigarette or a pipe. This practice of smoking datura to relieve asthma has its origins in traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India. The Zuni used to use datura as an analgesic, to render patients unconscious while broken bones were set. The Chinese also used it in this manner, as a form of anesthesia during surgery. Atropine and scopolamine (both of which are found in very high concentrations in datura) are muscarinic antagonists which can be used to treat Parkinson's disease and motion sickness, and to inhibit parasympathetic stimulation of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, GI tract, heart and eye. The dilation properties of the plant have been used to help patients undergoing eye surgery. The legends and stories associated with jimsonweed are extensive. The use of the plant has even been linked to zombies! Haitians voodoo sorcerers or bokors supposedly would administer D. stramonium – known as not only the Devil’s cucumber but zombie cucumber to people paralyzed by tetrodotoxin. The jimsonweed would allow the bokor to enslave the victims because it causes memory loss (sometimes even severe amnesia) and disorientation. Wow! Think about that next time you are having a bad day. I have always appreciated the beauty of jimsonweed and its tenaciousness, and now I am even more impressed by its ability to heal people and its deadly power. So look, but don’t touch and remove it from your garden if small children or bokors are around.

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Advertiser Directory Adventure / Eco-Tours Shearwater Excursions

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Yankee Magazine Editors’ Pick for Best Eco-Tour

Call or come visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the tour that suits you: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Bird Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Early Morning Coffee Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private charters are available. www.explorenantucket.com

Antiques The Antiques Depot One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops

508-228-1287 Open daily at 14 Easy Street

One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antique shops, THE ANTIQUES DEPOT offers quality 18th- and 19th-century furniture, art, accessories, and an exciting collection of decoys. Stop by their shop on Easy Street and browse through a shop filled with treasures. Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 36 years of experience on Nantucket, and you’ll find their prices reasonable. THE ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit their website and enter their Antique Short Story Writing Contest, open to youths and teens. www.NantucketAntiquesDepot.com

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street

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

CJLAING Resort clothing and accessories

774-333-3935 Open daily at 44 Centre Street

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

The Haulover Island Casual: the only dress code you’ll need!

508-228-9010 Open daily at 7 Salem Street

Outdoor & active-inspired clothing, luggage, footwear, and gifts for men, women, & kids, THE HAULOVER has it all! We keep Nantucket outfitted year-round for the “Island Casual,” the only dress code you’ll need. We feature clothing, shoes, packs, luggage, and accessories from Haulover, Patagonia, Toms, North Face, Olukai, Sanuk, Kaenon, casual beachwear, and more. A stop at THE HAULOVER has become a rite of passage on Nantucket — stop in and say “hello.”

Island Cashmere Cashmere sweaters, 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 Cashmere

Milly and Grace

508-228-5450

Open Daily at 4 Federal Street www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry 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.

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508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

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

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Monday-Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 10-5 Classic & Updated Clothing

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. www.nantucketreds.com

Nobby Shop

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

Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

Apparel & Accessories Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Gifts

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Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided name-brand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and year-round. Fax number: 508-228-6568. www.nobbyshop.com

Peter Beaton 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. www.peterbeaton.com

Peter England Luxury knits for men & women

508-228-1977 or 508-325-5527 Open daily at #3 & #11 Old South Wharf

PETER ENGLAND NANTUCKET at 3 & 11 Old South Wharf, offering fine luxury knits for men and women which are all hand loomed in the USA. A collection of sweaters, shirts, dresses, throws, bags, pillows and accessories in luminous colors of Irish linen, organic cotton and some rare, hard to find yarns. www.peterenglandnantucket.com

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

508-228-2458 14 Easy Street

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature lesser-known designers such as: Ace & Jig, Lemlem, Isobel & Cleo, Mikkel Brogger, Jacqueline Cullen, Doug Johnston, TEN, Loup Charmant and Fog Linen. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, Matta scarves, artwork by Lucinda Young and a selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com

Skirtin’ Around New location, new styles ...women’s clothing that’s fun and flirty, with a twist

508-228-1225 Zero Candle Street

www.skirtinaround.com Stop by SKIRTIN’ AROUND at our new location for our fabulous selection of fashions. We’re bursting at the seams with bright bold colors and new sassy prints! From skirts and shorts to blouses and cover-ups, we have everything you need to stay in style.

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

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

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

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

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

508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf

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

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nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop and treasures such as carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards carved by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. He is responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. www.nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery

508-228-0014

Fall hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 12-5pm 8 Washington Street, just a block off Main St! Fine Art, Artisan Jewelry, Hand-Painted Ornaments

www.sosebeestudio.com

SOSEBEE STUDIO & FINE ART GALLERY is located at 8 Washington Street, just one block from historic Main street. We feature the work of many award-winning local and regional artists, including the owners and their daughter. Our styles vary from contemporary to traditional but always focus on the beauty of Nantucket. We carry select lines of artisan jewelry, limited edition canvas giclee’s, prints, and beautiful Nantucket ornaments designed by Debbie Sosebee. Our second floor studio is a comfortable working environment where you can sit, watch and talk with an artist at work and have a cup of coffee or cold drink. We hope you will come and visit our gallery to experience the island from an artists’ perspective.

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

Hostetler Gallery Open 10am-6pm daily & by private appointment Contemporary sculptures, paintings, prints and photography.

508-228-5152 42 Centre St

HOSTETLER GALLERY exhibits the sculpture, prints and painting of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings by Power Boothe and Xanda McCagg, fine prints by Art Werger, serigraphs by Donn Russell, and photography of Crystal Cartier. Hostetler works in bronze for outdoor installations and wood, both painted and Patinaed. New York City has two Hostetler bronzes in public parks. Boothe’s textural and minimal oils are in all the major New York City museums. Werger’s mezzotints, etchings, and aquatints take an old world technique to modern aesthetics. McCagg’s oils take color abstractions to a new level, Cartier, a minimalist approach to food themes. Occasional jazz concerts on Friday evenings. Come by to experience a fresh collection of art. www.DavidHostetler.com, www.hostetlergallery.com

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

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET at 18 Old South Wharf offers paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Whitney Kreb, and Lisa Maxell. We have a collection of pre-owned Nantucket art, and we have the Donn Russell’s entire portfolio! Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, Kathleen Duncombe, Sarah Hutton, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).

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

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints,

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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

Nantucket Bike Shop Open daily 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

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

www.nantucketbikeshop.com NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and GARY FISHER hybrid and mountain bikes. 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 8:30 am to 6:30 pm and accept all major credit cards.

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily with BIKE SPECIALS 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. www.youngsbicycleshop.com

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Boating & Boating Supplies

Buses

Madaket Marine 508-228-1163 The Island’s full service family marina Daily at 20 North Cambridge St. Ships Store with great totes & apparel for adults and kids.

NRTA 508-228-7025 Runs 7am-11:30pm until Oct. 13 Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St. Bus routes thru town & out of town; dates & times vary by route

Established in 1944, the Madaket boat yard began as a family owned boat repair shop. In 1966, Hither Creek Boat Yard was formed by a small group of Madaket residents, and in the 1980s, Madaket Marine was formed as a division of Hither Creek Boat Yard, Inc. More than 40 years later, Madaket Marine continues their commitment to taking care of our customers and protecting the local environment. As the last water front marina on Nantucket Island, we are dedicated to safety and environmental responsibility. We take great pride in keeping both a safe and clean marina. Madaket Marine also has a great selection of high-quality nautical canvas totes & pillows, as well as apparel for sale in our Ships Store. From t-shirts to hats for both www.madaketmarine.com adults and kids, you’ll look great on or off the water!

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com Service is provided thru October 13 from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website www.nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $1 or $2 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. Season passes may be purchased at the NRTA office at 3 East Chestnut Street M-F, 8-4. www.nrtawave.com

Books & Publications

Car Rentals

The Nantucket Directory

508-228-9165 ext. 110 Island Phone Book FULLY SEARCHABLE online and on cell phones! The island’s “Little Black Book” Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

The NANTUCKET DIRECTORY is now fully searchable on the web and on web-enabled cell phones. Look up island telephone numbers, email addresses, and websites on your phone or computer. www.NantucketDirectory.com

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Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner

Affordable Rentals

508-228-3501 Open daily at 6 South Beach Street

Cars, 4x4s, vans, convertibles, mopeds

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

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

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW 2014 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. www.nantucketislandrentacar.com

Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental

508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport

508-228-1080 Clip the coupon in this paper for gift with purchase & use the Book Buck! Read our Blog: www.independentandouttosea.com 54 Main Street

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

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

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

Nantucket Bookworks 508-228-4000 CLIP THE COUPON IN THIS PAPER for a free gift with $35 purchase! Books, Cards, & Unique Holiday & Stocking Gifts 25 Broad Street

Young’s Bicycle Shop

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. Clip the coupon in this paper for a free tote with $35 purchase. www.nantucketbookworks.com

Open daily with CAR SPECIALS 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! www.youngsbicycleshop.com

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Charters - Fishing

www.nantucketcandy.com

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

Albacore 508-228-5074 Private Charters only Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching Slip 17, Straight Wharf

Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 26 Centre Street

THE ALBACORE is a 35-foot custom Sport Fisherman with large cockpit and walk-in cabin for complete comfort. Capt. Bob DeCosta, a second-generation charter boat captain, has more than 30 years of experience fishing Nantucket waters. We offer a variety of private charters from 2-1/2 hour bluefish trips to full day shark and tuna fishing. Whale watches are also available. Fun for the whole family—young, old, inexperienced, or experienced. All equipment is provided, except for cold drinks and sandwiches. Two-and-a-half-hour, five-hour, and full day trips are available. You’ll be fishing within ten to twenty minutes from the dock. Call for reservations or information, or visit Slip 17 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your www.albacorecharters.com money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted.

www.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 the Food Network’s “Food Finds” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch, Coco the Whale™ chocolate truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist Almonds splashed with sea salt. The Nantucket Chocolatier’s artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition gift tins, including the “Sailors Valentine” and “Nantucket Cottage.” 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 26 Centre Street. Open year-round.

Charters - Sailing & Boating

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

Endeavor

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

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

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

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

508-228-0294 Gardner Perry Lane

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

Coaching/Consulting Marsha Egan Coaching

508-332-1505 Life and success skills coaching, workplace productivity consulting, and leadership development workshops www.marshaegan.com Sept. 25 Topic: Put Me In, Coach! How to Have a Great Coaching Conversation Join us upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner for a comfy and energizing discussion moderated by certified professional coach, Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC. Discussions take place every other Thursday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am. See calendar of events in this publication for details on each discussion. More information: www.CoachingatTheCorner.com. $15 at the door. www.marshaegan.com

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

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for more than 20 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 30 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com

The UPS Store

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

Open Mon-Sat Locally owned and operated

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

Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge

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

Sweet Inspirations Cranberry Creations Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

Open Daily 10% OFF with ad in this paper Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays

508-228-0667 48 Centre Street

THE NANTUCKET CANDY COMPANY is pleased to be offering many local favorites. They offer all sorts of candies including: homemade turtles, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, Jelly Belly jelly beans and many other wonderful candies! Bring in our ad in this paper

508-228-5814 26 Centre Street

Inspired by the Nantucket Cranberry Harvest, the NANTUCKET CHOCOLATIER created the original and now world famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweetened cranberries generously covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. The Nantucket Chocolatier presented his exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates on Oprah’s “Best Gifts Show” and on the Food Networks’ “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets, and the limited edition “Nantucket Seashells” tin. Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make the perfect wedding and party favors. Give a special gift basket filled with unique gourmet gifts including the original Cranberry Caramel Chocolates sprinkled with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier‘s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981—come experience it for yourself, and enjoy a complimentary taste of the delectable chocolate. Artisan Chocolates are made on the premises and are available exclusively at Sweet Inspirations, 26 Centre Street and NantucketChocolate.com. Open year-round. Complimentary tastings. www.nantucketchocolate.com

Events Annual Cranberry Festival

Nantucket Candy Company

508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf

Free samples available: just ask!

Milestone Cranberry Bog 220 Milestone Road

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

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

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Fragrance Nantucket Natural Oils Open daily and online Certified Organic Fragrances & Natural Oils

Add some spice with our Finback Boxed Set Invented and made on Nantucket

508-325-4740 upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf

Frustrated by the high alcohol content and short shelf life of most designer scents, the effusive John Harding set out to create his own fragrance formulas…..using the highest quality oils available worldwide, and NANTUCKET NATURAL OILS was born. John Harding’s perfumes are made with natural oils and oils alone — there is no alcohol, petroleum fillers, or water! He acquires his essential oils and fragrance oils from some of the best artisan producers worldwide. You can visit NANTUCKET NATURAL OILS upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf and online. Nantucketnaturaloils.com

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

Gifts Hill’s of Nantucket Open daily Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, The JR Collection, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses.

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

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate summer with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. Celebrate summer with limited edition apparel and accessories. www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com

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

508-228-2458 14 Easy Street

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.

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(800) 634-8881 available at your finer stores

The world’s most efficient peppermill. Fast grinding, easy loading, large storage chamber, adjustable grind, and one-hand use. See the Finback Boxed Set at the Nantucket Whaling Museum Shop. At our website — www.unicornmills.com — you can choose from more than half a dozen styles and colors of our peppermills and salt mills, and also order our spices and aprons. www.unicornmills.com

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

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

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

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Open Daily Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

Sept. 18-Oct. 1, 2014

Home Decor Abigail Fox Designs Open every day and evening A unique collection of home décor, art, accessories, jewelry

Old South Wharf

www.abigailfox.com Abigail Fox Designs, from Old Greenwich CT, offers a unique collection of home décor, accessories, jewelry, one of a kind artwork, whale and bird sculptures & vintage nautical curiosities. We are open every day until at least 8pm. Come visit on Old South Wharf, look for the Hot Pink Door! Instagram: Abigailfoxdesigns Abigailfoxdesigns@gmail.com

Hotels & Inns The Wauwinet 508-228-0145 In a Breathtaking Seaside Setting in Wauwinet Subtle Luxury & Casual Elegance Matchless hospitality; magical setting. These two combine to create incomparable accommodations for Nantucket - THE WAUWINET. There you’ll be pampered in the gracious, relaxed atmosphere of an exquisitely restored landmark inn. In addition to their luxurious rooms, they offer guests the opportunity to dine in one of Nantucket’s finest restaurants, TOPPER’S. THE WAUWINET is an inn you’ll want to return to season after season.

Internet Nantucket.net 508-228-6777 Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket! The island’s premier web portal NANTUCKET.NET is the island’s original portal site. There you’ll find 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. A number of local writers blog for Nantucket.net on Arts, Nature and the Waterfront, and Historic Preservation. And our classifieds are ever changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to www.Nantucket.net. www.nantucket.net

Jewelry Blue Beetle Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

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

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508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf

Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

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

Jessica Hicks Nantucket

508-228-6003 (formerly POSH)

Open Mon-Sat at 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren

Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, and is now in a new location at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Here, local devotees can snap up their favorite pieces, and see the line the way that Hicks envisioned it: all in one place. Jessica hand makes each piece in her studio. She believes that when you buy something from a designer it should actually be made by the designer. www.JessicaHicks.com

Jewel of the Isle

508-228-2448 6 Straight Wharf

Open year-round Full-service jeweler: custom Nantucket designs

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

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

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. Movie Line: 508-228-1784 www.NantucketDreamland.org

Museums & Sites Egan Maritime Institute “Throw Out the Lifeline” Exhibit Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, now through Columbus Day

Johnstons Cashmere

508-228-5450

Nantucket Historical Association

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

Your portal to Nantucket history

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

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

Pets Cold Noses

508-228-5477 Open daily on Straight Wharf

A special downtown pet boutique

Pageo Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

508-228-6899 Daily at 46 Main Street

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

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

917-324-4410 in The Nantucket Hotel & Resort

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

Movies & Theatre Dreamland Foundation 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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road

The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Our familyfriendly programs and more designed to appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $6 adults; $4 students 5 to 17; free for members and active duty Military. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. www.nantucketshipwreck.org

508-228-0229 Open daily at 21 Centre Street

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

Sept. 18-Oct. 1, 2014

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

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

508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street

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

Photography My Nantucket Wedding Photo Contest Share photos of your wedding and win cash!

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

Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. By entering our contest, you give us permission to publish your photos

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online at www.NantucketWeddings.com and to use for promotional purposes, so do not send copyrighted photos. www.nantucketweddings.com

Shoes & Handbags Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

Johnstons Cashmere 508-228-5450 Open Daily at 4 Federal Street www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings.

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Monday-Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 10-5 Classic & Updated Clothing

Sunglasses Summer Shades

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Oliver Peoples, Roberto Cavelli, Maui Jims, Oakley, Coach, Dior, Rayban, Natives, Tom Ford, Smiths, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Theatre Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

508-228-4305

“A Picasso” and “RED” playing in repertory at Centre Stage. See ad or website for show times TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 50 years. Visit our website or see Calendar of Events in this paper for a listing of shows and times. A concession will be available at each performance. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 or visit www.TheatreWorkshop.com. www.theatreworkshop.com

White Heron Theatre Company See shows all summer long! Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre

508-825-5268 Under the tent at 5 N. Water Street

Tours - Beach Great Point Natural History Tour

508-228-5646 www.thetrustees.org/ccwr

Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Surfcasting Excursions; Youth Surfcasting Adventures; Kids Fishing Programs; Sunset Tours; and Private Tours.

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Tours - Bus Barrett’s Tours 508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; daily at 9:30 am &12:30 pm departs from 20 Federal Street Private charters available for weddings and private charters BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years. They operate comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. BARRETT’S tour buses have huge windows that afford views which can’t be matched. BARRETT’S TOURS has a tour every day at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm that departs from 20 Federal St, across from the Information Center. Tickets are available from the driver. Charter bus service for group tours, clambakes, and weddings also available. For tour info & reservations, call us at 508-228-0174. To charter a bus for a wedding or party, fax us your dates and times at 508-228-3823, and BARRETT’S TOURS will call you back to make the arrangements.

Tours - Van Gail’s Tours, Inc.

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 Walking Tours

508-332-0953

See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Voted “Best of Nantucket” 3 years in a row The 2-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Nantucket in Bloom, Nantucket’s Dynamic Past & Glamorous Present, Nantucket & the Civil War, Great Writers on Nantucket, ‘Sconset in Bloom, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

Steamship Authority Ferry service - call for schedule

508-228-0262 Steamboat Wharf

Watches The Trinity Collection Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

White Heron Theatre Company tickets are available at the box office at 5 North Water Street, by calling 508-825-5268, or online at whiteherontheatre.org. www.whiteherontheatre.org

at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Tours leave 33 Washington Street daily at 9 am and 1 pm

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508-228-7557 50 Main Street

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

Weddings Nantucket Weddings

508-228-9165, ext. 101

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

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Featured Restaurant: A.K. Diamond’s Savor September with Great Food & Drink Great food, a fun vibe, a good selection on tap with expert bartenders, and reasonable prices have made A.K. Diamond’s an island favorite. This is the type of restaurant & pub where as soon as you walk in the door you feel at home, whether Nantucket is your home or you just want it to be. AK’s is easy to get to: it’s a short drive or bus ride (a NRTA stop is across the street) straight down Old South Road, just about 2 miles out of town. The food at AK’s is seriously delicious! From juicy burgers grilled just right to nightly entrees that put some of the island’s fine dining restaurants on notice. There’s something on their menu Fish Nuggets for every taste and every appetite. If you want a steak, your spouse wants a salad, grandma wants seafood, and the kids want pizza and wings, AK’s is the place to go. Executive Chef Jeanne Diamond and Chef Jermaine Scarlett make a fantastic team—they’re experienced, creative and grounded so the food has flavor and finesse. Between the two of them, they have an extensive repertoire, so in addition to more than 65 menu choices, there are always daily and nightly specials. It’s clear that they take pride in everything they serve: they get the details just right, from the tasty housemade potato chips to robust sauces and perfectly ten-

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Tabbouleh

der-crisp vegetables. And no skimping here: the portions are big enough to satisfy the heartiest appetites, and light eaters will have something to take home for later. If you’re feeling sociable when you stop by AK’s, perch on a stool around the wrap-around bar on the first floor and chat with the bartender, try to answer the daily trivia question, or cheer on your team with other patrons—televisions strategically placed around the room give everyone a great view of the game. If you’re in the mood for something quieter, there are comfy booths in the upstairs dining room. And for larger parties, there’s a small dining room upstairs that is perfect for private celebrations. At lunchtime, AK’s offers hearty hot and cold sandwiches (we recommend the Sankaty Club), a variety of salads, four different quesadillas, and seven different pizzas from a simple and delicious pepperoni to a BLT pizza (one of our favorites) with pesto, tomato, bacon, and mozzarella topped with an argula salad. AK’s has our vote for the island’s best burger, The Big Boy though we couldn’t tell you which of the 10 they serve is our favorite because we haven’t tried them all yet. For now, we’re leaning toward The Big Boy, a double burger with cheese, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Most are $11.99 with toppings, fries, and a pickle, so you won’t suffer the sticker shock that comes with the $17+ burgers at some downtown joints. You can even enjoy your burger on a gluten-free bun. AK’s serves continuously, so you can stop by for a late lunch or afternoon bite and a beer during those hours when many other restaurants are closed. Most of the starters at AK’s are pub-style fare and good for sharing: Fried Calamari, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Mezze Platter, and Chicken Satay. On our most recent visit, we ordered the Loaded Cheesy Fries for the first time; it will definitely not be the last! Think of a loaded baked potato that you can eat with your fingers. AK’s fries are very good plain—thick, crisp on the outside, and fluffy inside—for this, they’re loaded with cheddar and mozzarella, crumbled bacon, and diced fresh tomato with sour cream is served alongside. We thought we’d miss their tasty Onion Straws, but we like their new Onion Rings even better. The sweet onion is dipped in buttermilk batter for a crunchy

Nantucket’s Neighborhood Restaurant! Relaxed Lounge & Patio | Take-out Available | Plenty of Parking

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coating. We recommend the spicy chipotle dipping sauce over the cool ranch mostly because we like to trade off dipping our new favorite starter, housemade Fish Nuggets made from fresh hand-cut haddock rolled in panko, in the chipolte sauce as well as the tarter sauce that comes with it. Each nugget of fish has a crunchy coating that gives way to moist, flaky haddock—we polished off more than half a dozen in no time. These are a great way to introduce a skeptical child to fish. AK’s has a seven fresh salads that can begin your meal or be your meal: you can add chicken, salmon, steak, shrimp, or burger (classic, veggie, or turkey) to any of the salads. Some even come in two sizes: regular and entree size. We adore their Apple Cranberry Salad—this mix of romaine and arugula, dried cranPan-Seared Salmon berries, candied walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola, and fresh crisp apple tossed with maple-cider dressing, strikes a perfect sweet-savory balance. Also very good is their Roasted Vegetable Salad with Tabbouleh. Red pepper, onion, mushrooms, squash, tomato, and broccoli is the colorful combination of veggies, roasted enough to deepen the flavors but the veggies remain slightly crisp. They’re served on a bed of lightly dressed arugula and topped with goat cheese for a tangy counterpoint to the mellow salad. The tabbouleh is served in a separate dish, but we liked it best with the salad. Dinner entrees are added to the menu selections at AK’s starting at 5 pm. It’s in the nine entrees plus nightly specials where the chefs’ talents truly shine. We broke out of our usual routine (tender 12-ounce NY Sirloin with housemade steak sauce and creamy Lobster Mac & Cheese with tomatoes, peas, and bacon-panko crust) to try some of the newer entrees. We’re very impressed with the Marsala Chicken. For this, Chef Scarlett takes a novel approach: desconstructed and lighter than the traditional recipe but with Seafood Bowl

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no loss of flavor. The chicken breasts are grilled, so the meat has a summery smoke under the slightly sweet marsala glaze. The mushrooms are sauteed and served overtop, while a buttery marsala sauce is drizzled around the plate. Another superb blend of sweet and savory is showcased in the Seafood Bowl, one of our table favorites. Moist sea Marsala Chicken scallops, tender lobster meat, and plump shrimp are folded into a Malibu Rum cream sauce with English peas, garlic, tomatoes, onion, and herbs. The sweet sauce highlights the seafood, without making it too sweet. Angel hair pasta is tucked underneath and toasted coconut is sprinkled overtop. We’re very impressed with the fish entrees at AK’s, particularly the Baked Cod and the Pan-Seared Salmon. These simple titles don’t do these dishes justice—each one is perfectly cooked with uncommon and uncommonly delicious accompaniments and sauces. The Baked Cod is moist and flaky, summery and light. The fish is baked with a crunchy topping of cracker crumbs mixed with bacon and herbs, and served over quinoa studded with bits of sundried tomato. A cool, crisp salad of carrot, onion, and bell pepper is served on top of the cod, and tracings of cilantro vinaigrette add vibrant flavor. One in our party who does not care for Salmon tried Chef Scarlett’s and went back for seconds. The salmon steak is brilliantly seasoned with a house mixed BBQ rub, seared and finished in the oven so that it’s cooked through but remains moist. It’s served over a nutty blend of French lentils, spinach, onions, and garlic, and surrounded by a mellow blend of sundried tomato and roasted red pepper. This entree is one of the best things that ever happened to salmon! Our favorite desserts at AKs are homey and include ice cream. The Apple Oatmeal Crisp is a perfect fall treat, but it was the Chocolate Chip Pie and the M&M Brownie Sundae that won at our table—both are homemade and scrumptious. Celebrate September (and every other month!) at A.K. Diamond’s. A.K. Diamond's 16 Macy Lane • 508-228-3154 • www.akdiamonds.com Open daily from 11:30 a.m. Dinner entrees range in price from $19.99 to $29.99 Burgers, Sandwiches, Quesadilla, & Pizzas from $10.99 major credit cards accepted families welcomed • all menu items available for take-out indoor & outdoor dining • handicap accessible • full bar plenty of off-street parking - NRTA shuttle stop across the street for full color photos of this meal, visit www.yesterdaysisland.com

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the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. www.ciscobrewers.com

Clubs & Entertainment

Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop All the products you love at a new location Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, NEW hot lunches

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

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

Wicked Island Bakery

508-901-5797 Open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday: 5:30am to 3pm. Sunday: 7am-1pm. Box lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, & pastries! 147 Orange Street WICKED ISLAND BAKERY offers delicious fresh breads, pastries, and baked goods, including our famous Morning Buns. Every menu item is created in house and from scratch. We use only the finest, all natural ingredients in all of our baking. No artificial anything! We can even make a picnic for you: boxed lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, and pastries. wickedislandbakery.com

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

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

Coffee Shops The Bean

Open Daily at 29 Centre Street

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. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at www.NantucketCoffee.com. www.nantucketcoffee.com

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Brewers

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Cisco Brewers

508-325-5929

Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm Beers brewed with the finest ingredients 5 Bartlett Farm Road At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of

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Everything on the menu available for takeout Creative, Casual Cuisine

508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane

Creative Casual Cuisine describes the food & atmosphere at A.K. DIAMOND’S, a favorite spot for locals & visitors! Our “All-Day” menu allows plenty of flexibility and an amazing array of mouth-watering delights. Our favorites are the Cranberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the housemade Sesame Chicken Satay, Quesadillas, and Pizza are all spectacular! AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! Full dining room, booth seating, able to accommodate large parties, full bar, casual dining, covered patio seating, and takeout available. www.akdiamonds.com

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

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

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

Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Open every day 8-6pm. Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

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

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508-228-8470 Breakfast Sat & Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm 29 Centre Street Outdoor patio dining in season

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.nantucketbistro.com

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Downyflake

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

Donuts, baked goods, breakfast, & lunch to go Open daily 6 am to 2 pm; ‘til 1 pm on Sundays

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. Breakfast is served until 2 p.m. daily (‘til 1 pm on Sundays), and lunch is offered Mon-Sat from 11 am to 2 pm. Take-out is available. www.thedownyflake.com

Easy Street Cantina

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

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

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. Open every day—Mon.Sat. from 6:30 am to 2 am & Sun. from 7:30 am to 2 am. www.EasyStreetCantina.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 4-8:30pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. www.siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-9pm. Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice.

Thai House Nantucket

508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road

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

Markets Annye’s Whole Foods Complete organic market & prepared meals

508-228-4554 Open daily at 14 Amelia Drive

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

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508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

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

Restaurants 29 Fair

508-228-7800 Open for dinner from 5pm; Classic Sunday Brunch 11am-2:30pm Contemporary Cuisine, locally sourced 29 Fair Street

29 Fair, the former location of The Woodbox, has a new chef, new staff, a fresh new look, and beautifully designed menu that features locally sourced contemporary cuisine. Located a short stroll from Main Street, 29 Fair has three romantic candlelit dining rooms, each with original brick fireplaces, exposed beams and antiques in a building that dates back to 1709. The chef’s cuisine is known for fresh and summery preparations with deep flavors. Spend an evening at 29 Fair, and you’ll have a dining experience you’ll treasure forever.

AK Diamond’s Lunch, Dinner, Bar Menu; Open daily from 11:30 am Creative, Casual Cuisine

508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane

Creative Casual Cuisine describes the food & atmosphere at A.K. DIAMOND’S, a favorite spot for locals and visitors! Our “All-Day” menu allows plenty of flexibility and an amazing array of mouth-watering delights. Favorites are the Cranberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the housemade Sesame Chicken Satay and Quesadillas are spectacular. AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! Full dining room, booth seating, able to accommodate large parties, full bar, casual dining, family friendly, covered patio seating, & takeout available. www.akdiamonds.com

American Seasons

508-228-7111 Dinner and tapas at the bar 5:30 - 10 pm 80 Centre Street Casual fine dining: Zagat’s #1 food rating; reservations suggested

Always near the top of every “not to be missed” list, AMERICAN SEASONS features uniquely imaginative, regional American Cuisine rated #1 by Zagat’s and described as “the most creative food on Nantucket.” The dining room is casual with a touch of elegance, while the outdoor patio provides the perfect romantic setting. The impressive wine list has been recognized with a prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine. AMERICAN SEASONS is conveniently located on Centre Street, just a short walk from virtually all major hotels and guest houses. Come discover for yourself why we have been described as “a legend in the making.” www.americanseasons.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s

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

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

Brant Point Grill Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch Harborside at the White Elephant

508-325-1320 50 Easton Street

Enjoy breakfast and Sunday brunch 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. www.brantpointgrill.com

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

508-228-2551 23 Broad Street

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

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508-680-7100 5 Chestnut Street

Located within American shoe designer Vanessa Noel’s VNH hotel, CAFE V SUSHI offers the best sushi & Asian cuisine that Nantucket has ever tasted. Named a “hidden gem” by the Inquirer & Mirror, Cafe V Sushi serves traditional sushi and sashimi alongside unique specials and other delectable Japanese fare in a chic, intimate setting. Cafe V Sushi is open for lunch and dinner, catering and sushi to go also available. www.vanessanoel.com

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Breakfast Sat & Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm 29 Centre Street “Eat and happiness will follow!” The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.nantucketbistro.com

Company of the Cauldron Serving dinner nightly. Closed Sundays.

508-228-4016 5 India Street

If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON. Discover romance at this charming restaurant located in the heart of Nantucket’s Historic District. Through the doorway, past an abundance of beautiful flowers, tables set with classic floral linens glow softly, lit only by candles. The kitchen is open and can be seen from the dining room. Three evenings a week a classical harpist plays soft music. THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON serves outstanding and creative cuisine, with elegant, prix fixe menus that change every evening. Menus are available a week in advance: see their website. COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is well known for its lamb preparations, as well as for its innovative creations featuring beef and seafood. Menus are available at www.CompanyoftheCauldron.com.

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

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

Downyflake

Sept. 18-Oct. 1, 2014

deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. We serve breakfast all day, and offer our Omelette Bar from 8-11:30 am. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. Open every day—Mon.-Sat. from 6:30 am to 2 am & Sun. from 7:30 am to 2 am

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily 27 Fairgrounds Road Affordable Family Dining: Surrounded by Friends and Family! 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. www.thefaregrounds.com/

Fifty-Six Union

508-228-6135 Closed Mondays. Dinner Tues-Sun from 5pm; Patio Bar opens at 4pm; Apres la Plage from 4-6pm daily Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff 56 Union Street

Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner Tues-Sun from 5 pm; their patio bar opens at 4 pm. Between 4-6pm, join them on the patio or in the garden for Apres la Plage. Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. www.fiftysixunion.com

foood for here & there Open daily at 10:30am for lunch, dinner, & snacks Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Delivery!

508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St

foood for here and there is the place to go for great food at reasonable prices. Rated the Best Pizza on Nantucket, foood serves small, medium, large, and deep dish pizzas at the lowest price on the island. At foood for here and there, you can have a quick lunch for under $6.00. We also offer specialty pizzas, including Mexican, Summer White, and Tropic Rocky, a variety of sandwiches and subs on freshly baked rolls, delicious salads, burgers, lasagna, spicy wings, and more! Stop in our casual and fun location at Lower Orange Street. If you’re in a hurry to get home or to the beach, call ahead with your order. www.fooods.com

Kitty Murtagh’s Open daily: Lunch 11:30-5; Dinner 5-9 Nantucket’s Only Irish Pub & Restaurant

508-325-0781 4 West Creek Road

In Ireland, pubs are places to socialize, relax & maybe conduct a little business. Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery are continuing that tradition on Nantucket at KITTY MURTAGH’S. Named after John’s grandmother, everything about Kitty’s is eclectic and fun. Decorated with Irish signs, antiques, and furniture, the pub exudes authenticity. Relax & enjoy traditional hearty fare. Join us downstairs in our intimate dining room for entrees like Kitty’s Pork Schnitzel or Prime Rib. Nightly seafood specials draw from Nantucket’s local catch. You can add Nantucket’s best soup & salad bar to any entree for just a few dollars. Top it all off with a pint of Guinness in a traditional 20-oz glass. Live music every Wed. & Fri. night. www.kittymurtaghs.com

Dune

Queequegs

Breakfast daily 6 am to 2 pm (Sun ‘til 1 pm) Lunch Mon-Sat, 11 am to 2 pm

Lunch & Dinner Daily Where chic meets casual comfort.

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

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. www.DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina 508-228-5418 Open daily! One Nibble & You’re Hooked! corner of Easy & Broad sts. Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day! EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also

508-325-0992 Brunch at Tree Bar daily 11am-2:30pm, weather permitting; Dinner nightly from 5:30pm 6 Oak Street The locals’ choice for intimate in-town dining www.queequegsnantucket.com Nestled on a side street behind the Atheneum, QUEEQUEG’S offers a romantic spot for dinner in a fun bistro setting with an intimate bar scene. The cozy dining room, with it’s warm color scheme and eclectic artwork, radiates comfort. Our patio is a fun retreat from the hustle and bustle of town. QUEEQUEG’S menu pushes the envelope of “American Eclectic” and takes you on a culinary voyage that blends home-style comfort food with European flavors. Our chef has honed his skills to the point where every bite resonates with love-it-in-aninstant flavor. In the heart of down town, QUEEQUEG’S is the local secret that’s finally out.

The Restaurant at Miacomet Open daily Brunch, Lunch, Lite Bites, and Dinner

508-325-0335 12 W. Miacomet Road

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ambiance! Located in the Miacomet Golf Club on beautiful Nantucket Land Bank property, the restaurant serves brunch, lunch, lite bites, and dinner. Join us for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 3 pm, when you can enjoy Eggs Benedict, our Famous Bloody Marys, and a view of the lush golf course. Lunch is served daily from 11:30am to 3pm; lite bites on Wednesday-Saturday from 3-5 pm; and dinner is served Wednesday-Saturday from 5:30-9 pm. www.miacometgolf.com

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger). Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. www.theroseandcrown.com

The Seagrille Lunch Mon-Sat. Dinner Nightly. Bar opens at 5pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine

508-325-5700 45 Sparks Avenue

THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented. Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. E.J. and Robin Harvey, Chef/Owner. www.theseagrille.com

Siam to Go

Sophie T’s Pizza Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-9pm. 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct

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Town

508-325-TOWN (8696) Brunch daily 11am-2:30pm, weather permitting; Dinner nightly from 5:30pm Be adventurous, go to Town 4 East Chestnut Street

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

Seafood Souza’s Seafood Open 9am-7pm with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

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

Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm; Sun: 12-9pm #WineExpertonACK

508-228-2755 1 North Beach Street

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

THE DOWNYFLAKE

508-325-6265

A Nantucket Tradition for 79 Years

www.sophietspizza.com/

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

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

TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet Nothing is ordinary, not even the view!

Sept. 18-Oct. 1, 2014

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). Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended. www.toppersrestaurant.com

Try our famous homemade doughnuts!

10 India Street

DINNER 6pm to 10pm

Breakfast and Lunch Specials Daily!

closed Sunday

Daily

Breakfast Daily, 6am-2pm; Sunday, 6am-1pm Lunch Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm Take-out Available.

508-325-0308 www.black-eyedsusans.com

18 Sparks Ave • 508-228-4533

BREAKFAST 7am to 1pm

B.Y.O.B. • No Credit Cards

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5:30 to 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 6 to 8 PM - Knitted Gifts: “God’s Eye Stitch” Learn a new project or embellishment to enhance your knitting and personalize your gifts. Bring two 6-inch straight twigs. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7:30 PM - “A PICASSO” by Jeffrey Hatcher Paris, 1941. Pablo Picasso is faced with an impossible decision: in exchange for his life he must surrender one of his beloved works of art to the regime. A perilous game of cat and mouse ensues as Picasso attempts to outwit his dangerously beautiful opponent and save his masterpiece—an intriguing drama about art, politics, truth, sex and love.Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Coaching at the Corner An insightful & tool building discussion moderated by certified professional coach, Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC - “Put Me In, Coach! How to Have a Great Coaching Conversation.” $15 at the door. Upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. www.CoachingatTheCorner.com. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Nantucket Lightship Basket Photo Shoot Drop by the museum with your Nantucket lightship basket purse and have your photo taken for our “wall of fame.” The museum is creating a portfolio of proud owners of these Nantucket icons. 49 Union St. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Taco Buffet Taco buffet with pizza, salad bar, nachos, wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks for $10.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Sts. 508-228-5418. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:45 PM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3

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mile, 90 min. stroll featuring the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at Main St & Centre, beside bank steps, at 1:40 pm. $20; $15 for teens and seniors (65+); $5 for kids 7-12. 508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 9 PM - Slider Thursday 5 for $9 Bar Special: Sliders with housemade pickles at Brant Point Grill in the White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 PM - Tony Lee Thomas Band Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:15 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 to 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - Theatre Workshop production of “RED” Paint collides with canvas live on stage, as masterpieces are born & torn down in a visceral experience that spills off the stage and forever changes the way you see red. Raw & provocative, winner of 6 Tonys including Best Play, Red is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition & vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 9 to 10 PM - Special 9 for $9 Menu $9 Bar Menu at both bars in The SeaGrille, 45 Sparks Ave. 508-325-5700. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Fabulous Mansions Route 2.5 mi, 50 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past homes of the Cliff & Brant Point. $15. Cash only. Arrive at Centre & Main sts by bank by 8:25am. Reservations not needed. 508-332-0953. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:30 AM - Nantucket and the Civil War The dramatic story of Nantucket’s role in the American Civil War. Arrive at 10:25am at Federal & India sts., by Atheneum fence for 2/3 mi, 90 min. walk. 508-332-0953. $20; 65+ & teens $15; Age 7-12 $5. Cash only. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry Buffet Fish Fry buffet with pizza, salad bar, nachos, wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks: $11.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Sts. 508-228-5418. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 continued on page 44

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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE ▲

VESTAL STREET OBSERVATORY: 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.

● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

MITCHELL HOUSE: 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.

WHALING MUSEUM: 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. 10am-5pm daily.

NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM: Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activity for 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.

OLDEST HOUSE: 16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.

THE AQUARIUM: 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 www.mmo.org for more information

OLD MILL: 50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.

● OLDEST HOUSE PUBLIC BOAT RAMP

OLD GAOL: 15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour. GREATER LIGHT: 8 Howard Street Originally a livestock barn dating to the late 18th century, it was transformed into a summer home and art studio by Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan in the 1930’s. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

CHILDREN’S BEACH

STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

FIRE HOSE CART HOUSE: 8 Gardner Street Built in 1886 after the Great Fire, and restored in 2012, this is the last remaining 19th century fire house on the island. Artifacts from Nantucket’s firefighting history are on display. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

● WHALING MUSEUM

HYLINE

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▲ ATHENEUM ST. MARY’S METHODIST CHURCH

▲ PACIFIC

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1800 HOUSE: 4 Mill Street Built in 1805, the historic mansion now offers arts & crafts classes taught using traditional techniques.

CLUB

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RESEARCH LIBRARY

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FIRE HOSE CART HOUSE

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●QUAKER MEETING &

3 BRICKS

OBSERVATORY

NHA RESEARCH LIBRARY: 7 Fair Street Open Mon 10am-4pm, Tue 11am-4pm, Thu-Fri 10am-4pm. Please visit www.nha.org for more information

UNITARIAN CHURCH

● OLD GAOL

QUAKER MEETING HOUSE: 7 Fair Street Constructed by the Society of Friends as a school in 1838, the island’s last surviving Quaker Meeting House. Open during library hours.

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GREATER LIGHT

●HADWEN HOUSE

HADWEN HOUSE: 96 Main Street A sign of the golden era of whaling, the house is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1845 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen. Open on Historic House Walking Tour.

▲ ST. PAUL’S

AQUARIUM

■ TOWN PIER

▲ CIVIL WAR MONUMENT

MITCHELL HOUSE

FRANCIS STREET BEACH

■ NATURAL SCIENCE

●1800 HOUSE ▲ LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM

OLD MILL

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AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE

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

PACIFIC CLUB: 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. ST MARY’S CHURCH: 3 Federal Street Built in 1897. METHODIST CHURCH: 2 Centre Street Built in 1831. THREE BRICKS: 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.

CIVIL WAR MONUMENT: Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. ST PAUL’S CHURCH: 20 Fair Street Built in 1897. AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE: 29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use. UNITARIAN CHURCH: 11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell. LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM: 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals and view historic Great Point Light. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/for 12 & under. Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 to 7 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:15 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 to 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 PM - Walden Chamber Players in Concert The Walden Chamber Players piano quintet will perform in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. This performance will feature classical pieces. Tickets $10 at www.nha.org/tickets. 7 to 9:15 PM - Manhattan Short Film Festival ten short films from around the world $10. Atheneum, I India St. 7:30 PM - “A PICASSO” by Jeffrey Hatcher Paris, 1941. Pablo Picasso is faced with an impossible decision: in exchange for his life he must surrender one of his beloved works of art to the regime. A perilous game of cat and mouse ensues as Picasso attempts to outwit his dangerously beautiful opponent and save his masterpiece—an intriguing drama about art, politics, truth, sex and love.Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) Eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 10 PM - Free Fall Stargazing Night at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell’s professional astronomers for a tour of the starry sky & telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. 59 Milk St. Ext., weather permitting. Donations are encouraged. 9 to 10 PM - Special 9 for $9 Menu $9 Bar Menu at both bars in The SeaGrille, 45 Sparks Ave. 508-325-5700. 10 PM to 1 AM - Urban Beatbox with Good Lyfe Entertainment Awesome new DJ format with blend of new and familiar music at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 8:30 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Main St./Windmill Route 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary past beautiful historic mansions. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953. Arrive at Centre & Main sts (by bank) by 8:25am. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

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Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12 PM - Walden Chamber Players in Concert The Walden Chamber Players piano quintet perform in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets included with regular museum admission, with the concert in Gosnell Hall at the Whaling Museum. Current NHA members gain free access to the museum & this program. 12 to 2 PM - TWN Audition Call for “Cinderella” Audition to be in the 2014 Theatre Workshop production of Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Performance dates Fri-Sun from Nov. 21 to Dec. 14. Seeking singers & dancers of all ages. Prepare your best 16-32 bars & provide sheet music. If you have a R & H song in your repertoire, use that as your audition piece. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals and view historic Great Point Light. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/for 12 & under. Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 1:30 PM - Andrew Soucy Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 1:45 PM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll featuring the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at Main St & Centre, beside bank steps, at 1:40 pm. $20; $15 for teens and seniors (65+); $5 for kids 7-12. 508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live bluegrass at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:15 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 to 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - Theatre Workshop production of “RED” Paint collides with canvas live on stage, as masterpieces are born & torn down in a visceral experience that spills off the stage and forever changes the way you see red. Raw & provocative, winner of 6 Tonys including Best Play, Red is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition & vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8 to 10 PM - Brian Glowacki Comedy Show Buy tickets online at nantucketdreamland.org or at the box office. The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at continued on page 45

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Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary. 9 to 10 PM - Special 9 for $9 Menu $9 Bar Menu at both bars in The SeaGrille, 45 Sparks Ave. 508-325-5700. 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 Video Dance Party With DJ Bri Guy at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) Eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953

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8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - Classic Sunday Brunch Savor Sunday with Brunch at 29 Fair. 508-228-7800. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Brunch on the patio overlooking Polpis Harbor at TOPPER’S in The Wauwinet. 508-228-0145. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 PM - Polka Dan’s Beetbox Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise & Eco Tour to Great Point Cruise to Great Point to see & learn about the Grey Seals and view historic Great Point Light. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $95/adults, $75/for 12 & under. Shearwater Excursions. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 3 to 4 PM - Free Concert: John Muratore John Muratore’s Atheneum concert will feature works by his favorite composers: Fernando Sor, Francisco Tárrega, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Frederic Hand and more. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. 3 to 9 PM - Peel & Eat Shrimp Special Sunday 5 for $9 Bar Special: a pint of peel-n-eat shrimp at Brant Point Grill in the White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street. 3:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 7:30 PM - ACK Attack Comedy Have some laughs with us. Suitable for all audiences. Tickets $10 at theatreworkshop.com. Centre Stage, 2 Centre Street. 7:30 PM - “A PICASSO” by Jeffrey Hatcher Paris, 1941. Pablo Picasso is faced with an impossible decision: in exchange for his life he must surrender one of his beloved works of art to the regime. A perilous game of cat and mouse ensues as Picasso attempts to outwit his dangerously beautiful opponent and save his masterpiece—an intriguing drama about art, politics, truth, sex and love.Theatre Workshop Nantucket in

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Fabulous Mansions Route 2.5 mi, 50 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past homes of the Cliff & Brant Point. $15. Cash only. Arrive at Centre & Main sts by bank by 8:25am. Reservations not needed. 508-332-0953. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:30 AM - Nantucket and the Civil War The dramatic story of Nantucket’s role in the American Civil War. Arrive at 10:25am at Federal & India sts., by Atheneum fence for 2/3 mi, 90 min. walk. 508-332-0953. $20; 65+ & teens $15; Age 7-12 $5. Cash only. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Prime Rib Buffet Prime Rib buffet with pizza, salad bar, nachos, wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks: $11.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Sts. 508-228-5418. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:45 PM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll featuring the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at Main St & Centre, beside bank steps, at 1:40 pm. $20; $15 for teens and seniors (65+); $5 for kids 7-12. 508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 9 PM - Mussel Monday Special Monday 5 for $9 Bar Special: spicy mussels with ginger-lemon grass broth at Brant Point Grill in the White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise A relaxing harbor cruise with complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

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9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:15 to 10:45 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-7 Program limited to first 10 children, each a caregiver. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Chowder & Chili Buffet Chowder & Chili buffet includes pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks for $9.95. Easy Street Cantina at corner of Easy & Broad Sts. 508-228-5418. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 9 PM - Taco Tuesday Special Tuesday 5 for $9 Bar Special: spicy lamb tacos at Brant Point Grill in the White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street. 4:30 PM - Brian Dunne Performs Live Folk rock artist with sharp lyrical prowess and country-influenced vocals. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 to 7 PM - TWN Audition Call for “Cinderella” Audition to be in the Theatre Workshop production of Roger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Performance dates Fri-Sun from Nov. 21 to Dec. 14. Seeking singers and dancers of all ages. Prepare your best 16-32 bars and provide sheet music. If you have a R

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& H song in your repertoire, use that as your audition piece. 5:15 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class $10. Free for teens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - “A PICASSO” by Jeffrey Hatcher Paris, 1941. Pablo Picasso is faced with an impossible decision: in exchange for his life he must surrender one of his beloved works of art to the regime. A perilous game of cat and mouse ensues as Picasso attempts to outwit his dangerously beautiful opponent and save his masterpiece—an intriguing drama about art, politics, truth, sex and love.Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Centre Stage, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Town Route) Eerie 80 min., 1 mi. evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket Town. Led by original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Road to carpool to island hotspots in search of birds. 508-325-0873. $5. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 8:30 AM - Hidden Nantucket: Main St./Windmill Route 2 mi, 45 min. non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary past beautiful historic mansions. $15. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953. Arrive at Centre & Main sts (by bank) by 8:25am. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm. 110 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by our island on a 2/3 mi., 90 min., stroll. Gather at corner of Federal & India Sts., continued on page 47 2014 SCHEDULE

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by Atheneum fence at 10:25. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. 508-3320953. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Fajita Buffet Steak & Chicken Fajita buffet includes pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks for $9.95. Easy Street Cantina at corner of Easy & Broad Sts. 508-228-5418. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12 PM - Rotary Club Meeting Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Rd. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 2 NHA Historic Houses. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 9 PM - Whales Wednesday Special Wednesday 5 for $9 Bar Special: littlenecks in Whales Tale Broth at Brant Point Grill in the White Elephant Hotel, Easton Street. 4 PM - Tour with Master Brewer Learn all about the process at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4 to 7 PM - Sailors Valentines Mini Ornament Create a historic seashell ornament in a handmade cherry box. $75. Register at 508.228.1894. NHA.org/1800house. NHA 1800 House, 4 Mill Street. 4:30 PM - The Howlin’ Brothers Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:15 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck Taste 8 wines including 3 New Reserve Reds, Souvenir Wine Glass, $25 per person. Call Wine Guy Mike at 415-548-0374 to make a reservation. Limited to 15 people. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 to 7 PM - Free Young Adult Book Group Each month we’ll meet to talk about the book we’ve read, pick up next month’s book, and discuss what to read next. Food will be served! Open to all students grades 9-12. Atheneum Gallery, I India St. 5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor as Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $50. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 to 9:15 PM - Manhattan Short Film Festival Attendees will view 10 short films from around the world and then vote for favorite film and favorite actor. Winners will be announced on the final day of the festival. $10. $8 for students and seniors. Atheneum, I India St. 7:30 PM - Theatre Workshop production of “RED” Paint collides with canvas live on stage, as masterpieces are born & torn down in a visceral experience that spills off the stage and forever changes the way you see red. Raw & provocative, winner of 6 Tonys including Best Play, Red is a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition & vulnerability as he tries to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8:30 PM - Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (Cemetery Rte) Experience ghostly Nantucket on a 1-1/3 mi, 90 min., eerie stroll to 5 of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. Gather 8:15pm at Centre & Main, top of Main St. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary.

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10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner acquaints you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & again later in the afternoon. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 months Program is limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets available 10am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10:45 AM - Glorious Sconset Historic Walk Revel in the radiance of the fabled rose-covered cottatges on this 2/3 mi, 90 min. stroll thru Siasconset. $20; $15 for teens & 65+; $5 for 7-12. Meet at rotary bbd in Siasconset. Catch the 10:15 bus at Greenhound Station on Washington St. Cash only. No reservations. 508-332-0953. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Program is limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Taco Buffet Taco buffet with pizza, salad bar, nachos, wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks for $10.95. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad Sts. 508-228-5418. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12:30 PM - Barrett’s Island Tours See highlights of Town & Sconset guided by native islanders. Departs from 20 Federal St, across from Information Center. 508 228 0174 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Departs again in the afternoon.; call for time. $40. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 1:45 PM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll featuring the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at Main St & Centre, beside bank steps, at 1:40 pm. $20; $15 for teens and seniors (65+); $5 for kids 7-12. 508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A 3-hour guided oversand adventure tour; discover the wonders of the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point. Again at 1 pm. Reservations: 508 228 6799. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Reservations: 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4 pm.

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 44 No. 20 • YesterdaysIsland.com

Sept. 18-Oct. 1, 2014

As the Seasons Change, So do Our Clothes.

Come in and Check out our Fall Lines of Classic & Updated Clothing.

Murray’s…

THE SHOP FOR MEN

• Balloon Boy • Boast • Bonobos • Castaway Nantucket Island • Berle • Bills Khakis • New England Shirt Company • Gitman • Corbin • Johnnie O • Lacoste • Pendleton • York River Traders • Smart Turnout • Shetland Woolen Co. • Southern Tide • Rainforest • Vineyard Vines • Viyella • Embroidered Pants and Shorts

EXCLUSIVE!

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

DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR

• Peter Millar • Polo by Ralph Lauren

TOILETRIES & ACCESSORIES

• Calvin Klein • Cole Haan • Jockey • Lacoste • Leatherman • Reds Outfitters • Polo • Preston Leather • Royall • Sailormade • Smathers & Branson • Thomas Bates • Truefit & Hill • Vineyard Vines • YRI • cufflinks

FOUL WEATHER GEAR

• Survivalthon • Sperry Topsider • Henri Lloyd • Barbour • Atlantis • Vineyard Vines

THE SHOP FOR MEN’S & WOMEN’S SHOES

•Uggs • Cape Cod Flips • Birkenstock • Keds • Bass • Dansko • Aerosoles • Salomon • Ecco • Sperry Topsider • Timberland • Cole‐Haan • Adidas • Tretorn • Van Eli • Jack Rogers • Ryka • Olukai • Nantucket Red • Alden • Nike • Mephisto • E. Michaels • Ahnu • Ana‐Tech • Eliza B thongs • Saucony • Category 5 • Vineyard Vines flip‐flops • Superga • Chinese Laundry • Cobb Hill • Dr. Scholl’s

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING ON THE SECOND FLOOR

• Hartstrings • Vineyard Vines • Gossip Girl • Speedo • Lacoste • Polo Ralph Lauren • Sarah Louise • Castaway • Nantucket Island • Glouchester Knits • Johnnie O • St. James • Just Madras • Mallory May • Hatley

Voted ‘Best of Nantucket’ for Men’s Clothing, Women’s Shoes…

MURRAY’S is the Quintessential Nantucket Clothing Store

THE SHOP FOR WOMEN

• Lamora • Cashmeres • PBJ • Castaway Nantucket Island • Christopher Blue • La Soula • Embroidered Pants & Skirts • Jag • Saucony Sportswear • Leon Levin • Nantucket Reds™ • Foxcroft • Silk Jackets & Pants • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans • Pendleton • Three Dots • Tunics

69 TRH

YEAR !

DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR & DRESSES

• Barbour • Comfy USA • Lissette • Cashmere Ponchos • Mycra Pac • St. James • Southern Tide • Trimdin Jackets • Peter Millar • Tail • Tracy Negosian • Veeca • Donna Morgan • Dizzy Lizzie • Vineyard Vines

LINGERIE & NIGHTWEAR

• Anne Klein • Calvin Klein • Coobie • Eileen West • Jockey • Carole Hochman • Martha M • Hanky Panky • Spanx • Tees by Tina • Ralph Lauren

ACCESSORIES

• Cole Haan • Dooney & Bourke • Eric Javits Hats & Bags • Estée Lauder • Inzi Bags • Brahmin • Socks • Headbands • Congress Cards • Swanky • Goorin • Spartina • Nantucket Throw • Polo • Key Rings • Nantucket Canvas Bags • Sunglasses • Sterling & 14k Jewelry • Vera Bradley Bags • Nantucket Gifts • Island fold‐up tote • evening bags • Kedron Nantucket Rugs • Kiel James Patrick • Farnum Baskets • costume jewelry • Nantucket jewelry • designer nautical belts

WORLD FAMOUS NANTUCKET REDS™ TRADITIONAL, ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC

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

End of Summer Sale on Clothes & Shoes continues with new low prices!

Murray’s Toggery Shop

62 Main St • 508-228-0437 • (800) 368-2134 • www.nantucketreds.com Open Monday‐Saturday from 10am‐5:30pm, Sunday from 10am‐5pm All Credit Cards Welcome • Open year-round

Select jewelry on sale!