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A Trio of Festive Holiday Displays Starting Wednesday, November 21 and continuing through the end of the year, the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is add color, light, and fun to this festive holiday season.

The Festival of Wreaths, now in its 20th year, opens the day before Thanksgiving and features a variety of wreaths, from traditionally decorated greens to unconventional materials and design, created by Nantucketers across all walks of life. Visitors to the free display may bid on their favorite wreaths in a silent auction to benefit the NHA's year-round outreach efforts.

Donald J. Dallaire and David M. Handy, the 2018 Festival of Wreaths Chairs commented: “It truly is the most magical time of year, bringing together Nantucket’s community to help support one of our most cherished organizations on island. We are looking forward to seeing all of the creative and fabulous wreath designs.”

The silent auction is free to the community and takes place throughout the duration of the festival, providing all attendees the opportunity to visit and revisit their favorite wreaths to increase their bids and their chances of winning. This year the NHA is offering an online bidding option at nha.org for a small number of wreaths for any supporters who cannot attend.

Tickets to the preview party held Tuesday, November 20, are available at nha.org. The Festival of Wreaths is open to the public November 21, 23, 24, and 25, with bidding and the display closing at 2 pm on November 25.

Friday, November 23 the NHA’s newest holiday display opens. The Holiday Houses include three properties on upper Main Street: the Hadwen House, the Thomas Macy House, and the Greater Light.

“The NHA is the proud caretaker of some of Nantucket’s most iconic properties, and the anniversary year of our two festivals is a perfect time to decorate and open the historic houses on upper Main Street for the holiday continued on page 25

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Art to Celebrate the Season

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Steaming mulled cider, softly falling snow, cozy fires; holly, winterberries, sleigh bells, quiet streets; a windswept harbor, frothy eggnog, flaming plum puddings; festive art, and unique gifts are all signs of a Nantucket holiday.

Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the annual Holiday Small Works exhibition with a festive evening reception on Friday, November 23, 5:30-7:30 pm. A second reception, the Cool Yule Party & Reception is planned for Friday, November 30 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Both receptions are free and open to the public.

Showcasing gifts of oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, photographs, island-themed jewelry, and wooden and cast glass sculptures in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street, the exhibition will be on display through December 23.

“This is a long-standing holiday tradition for the island community, and we feel supporting local Nantucket artists is a particularly meaningful way to kick off the holiday season,” said AAN interim executive director Robert Frazier. “With over three hundred artist members in our organization, there is a wide variety of beautiful work from which to choose. I can’t think of a better holiday gift than a one-of-a-kind work of art.”

“All of the artwork has a size restriction of 12 x 16 inches or smaller, so for those wishing to give holiday gifts of art or with limited wall space, this is the ideal exhibition to find that perfect piece,” said AAN gallery manager Peter J. Greenhalgh.

Solo Show Spotlight Artist during this exhibition is Ellen Metzger O’Shea.

The Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery is just two blocks off Main Street at 19 Washington Street. The gallery is open Monday–Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm and 2:30 to 5 pm. The gallery will also be open on Sunday November 25 & Sunday, December 2 & 23) For more about the AAN, visit nantucketarts.org or call 508-228-0722

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

Children 6 & under ride free.

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

All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible.

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

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

PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES:

The Muse – 44 Surfside Rd • The Chicken Box – 5 Daves St • Faregrounds (7am-5pm) – 27 Fairgrounds Rd Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street daily

Visit nrta.transloc.com & register for the Where’s My Bus app to access real-time information on bus locations For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov

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Protect Our Island: We Can All Pitch In

by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation As an island, Nantucket has a unique opportunity to be pretty self-sufficient. Among other things, it also means that we can’t blame anyone else for our environmental problems. Instead of burying our heads in the sand and looking for someone to blame, let’s take a little action. Here are a few things we can do for the Nantucket environment to help make it a better place. Keep in mind, this list does not include all the things we can do, but it’s a start. So let’s end 2018 and begin 2019 with some conservation goals.

We will all be better for it!

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What we plant in our yards determine what will populate our yards. Do you have a bird feeder? Why not plant native shrubs that promote greater insect diversity? Many nesting birds need an enormous amount of insects to successfully hatch and fledge young or to bulk up prior to migration. Are you a fan of monarch butterflies? How about promoting milkweed and native nectar species such as goldenrods and dogbane to attract native butterflies?

The Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative developed a Planting with Natives brochure available at many island conservation organizations or for free download on their website (nantucketbiodiversity.org).

Speaking of backyard habitat, why not leave the leaves? Leaves are food and shelter for butterflies, beetles, bees, moths, and more. There is even a new campaign out to #leavetheleaves. I know that might not fly in certain neighborhoods, but if you have the space and ability, let the leaves remain where they fall.

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Today’s Nantucket

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 8 AM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 to 10:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 mos Limited to first 10 toddlers + their caregivers. Tickets at Children’s Desk when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum is Open See historic artifacts in this world-class museum, 13 Broad Street. $20. nha.org 11 AM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Taco Bar Buffet is $12 & include 20 item salad bar (salad bar alone $9.95), + an assortment of Buffalo wings, Pizza, Nachos, Fried Rice, Grilled Veggies, Onion rings, Chowder, Chili, and more... Also available to-go. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts.

11 to 11:30 AM - Preschool Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories, songs& play; program limited to first 15 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 min before program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

12 to 1 PM - Lecture: “Where is the sand going & how does it get there?�

Come see a talk given by Dr. Mark Borrelli where he will discuss the basics of coastal sediment transport as well as recent projects involving the Center’s sediment budget work. Bring a bag lunch. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street.

508-228-1894 nha.org 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

4:30 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Perfect Picks for Holiday Parties Sample a collection of crowd-pleasing bottles (that fit in your gift giving budget) so you have something on hand to bring to the next party. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 6 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9 to 11 AM - Pickleball Drop-in when school is in session. $5. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave.

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1 PM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers.

508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 5 PM - Research Center Open Hours The Research Center is open for anyone to interact with and learn about our biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or just think about science. Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

4:30 to 7 PM - Foggy Roots Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Pajamas & Pizza Storytime Pizza, pajamas and stories for families with children 5 younger. Co-sponsored with the Nantucket Community School, Early Childhood Education. Free. Please call to register. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508-228-7285 x1166 6 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 7 AM - Wing Weekend at Easy Street Cantina All day every Saturday and Sunday in November, a basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9 to 9:40 AM - Very Hungry Vertebrates Come see our overwintering animals get fed and learn about their feeding ecology and how the seasons affect them in our newest feeding program. Registration Required. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 10 to 11 AM - Free Library LEGO Challenge for Ages 5 to 10 The library will supply the LEGO bricks and a challenge to complete. Space limited.

Registration Required: 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org continued on page 17

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Visit the Animals All Winter The Maria Mitchell Association is excited to announce that the Natural Science Museum will be open on Saturdays this winter from 10 am to 2 pm, with an early morning program called Very Hungry Vertebrates.

“We are delighted to offer year-round families and winter visitors an opportunity to enjoy our Natural Science Museum with all our new hands-on exhibits and interesting animals” said Executive Director David Gagnon.

The Natural Science Museum is located at 7 Milk Street and is a great way to pass the winter weekends with children of all ages. There are live animals, all found on Nantucket or its surrounding waters, including a bullfrog, jellyfish, turtles, snakes, and tropical fish. The tropical fish were found around Nantucket, but are not native species; they find their way up in summer trapped in warm core eddies. This winter the Natural Science Museum is hosting animals that have never been on display at the Maria Mitchell Association before, including the Ocyropsis crystalline, which is a type of comb jelly, and the bioluminescent crystal jellyfish. Marine exhibits will rotate throughout the winter and will feature new species in the future. The museum has interactive educational exhibits, where children can learn while playing, as well as biological collections, fossils, and a topography table where imaginary landscapes can come alive.

From 9 to 9:40 am, before the museum opens, the MMA will host Very Hungry Vertebrates. Participants can watch staff feed the snakes, fish, turtles, and tortoise and learn about the animals’ feeding ecology and how they are affected by seasons. The program is $10 ($5 for MMA members). Limited space is available, so pre-registration at mariamitchell.org is recommended.

Saturday hours are 10 am to 2 pm (closed Nov. 24); admission is just $5 (free to members). Memberships can be purchased at mariamitchell.org, membership purchased before the end of 2018 will be valid through 2019.

Founded in 1902, the MMA works to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and educator, Maria Mitchell. The Maria Mitchell Association operates two observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, a newly opened research center, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell.

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Saturday, November 24th

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Thursday, November 29th

7pm: The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk

Friday, November 30th

8:30am: Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff and Brant Point 10:30am: Fifty Shades of Fabulous; the Story of Nantucket 2pm: Great Writers on Nantucket 5pm: The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk 7pm: The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk

H P U B L IC TO U R S I N D EC EM B ER H Saturday, December 1st

8:30am: Historic Mansions of Main St. & the 1746 Windmill 10am: Fifty Shades of Fabulous; the Story of Nantucket 2pm: Notorious Nantucket 5pm: The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk 7pm: The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk

Sunday, December 2nd

8:30am: Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff and Brant Point 10:30am: Fifty Shades of Fabulous; the Story of Nantucket 2pm: Great Writers on Nantucket 5pm: The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk

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“Nantucket Noel Dory”

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Mind of Winter

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One must have a mind of winter to live year-round on the island. To stand in the driveway of a rental house in Madaket, watch the gulls high overhead, and then see the clouds of starlings descend from a power line to the grass, and then, schooling at a sound, dart over to a roofline across the street. They wait for the yard to be clear again, as if the current will wash myself and my boon companion away and leave them to the midges and whatnot at the roots of the brown grass. They were right.

We left and headed to the beach. As long as the seals have stopped on some other piece of sand, the November beach is a fine place for my boon companion. He won’t steal any cookies from babies, kick sand in a bikini’s face, or excite some other species. He can sprint downwind after an errant water bottle, race back, drop it, and then race back downwind after it. Ten feet away, the surf rolled and thundered, the gulls circled high above and, far out on the horizon, a line of Old Squaw flew west to settle in the lee of Muskeget for the winter night.

You have to live out here year-round not see the beach and moors and houses as empty. The waves just come rolling in, and they don’t want for surfers. The wind does not howl or moan so much as it just blows and blows and blows. You can stand on the edge of the bluff, look out to sea, lean into the wind, and pose for nobility. Your pose will be unseen, unremarked, and unremembered. Pretension and hypocrisy get blown away; nothing but sincerity as far as the eye can see.

Not yesterday, I learned to love the bare thrashing of the long Nantucket November. You must love winter, because it will not love you. Your heating bill will balloon, your window frames will warp, and your income will drop.

The nice kindergarten teacher will move away, the Brotherhood will close, and the stars will not blink in that cold, still November air.

But the island is sincere—it is the most sincere Pumpkin Patch around.

The wind does not lie to you, and the waves do not prevaricate. They do not want your good wishes, your happy smiling photos, or your five star Yelp review. They do not want anything and won’t even tell you that.

My boon companion had disappeared into a dune. He had found something of interest. No doubt, this thing of interest was dead and smelly. Something ancient and primal had ticked off into his Labrador brain. I called for him many times until, somehow, his name cut through the wind and his instinct; his head popped up out of the seagrass. His ancient eyes saw me without recognition. And then he ran to me and hopped into the passenger seat.

We headed home.

In the dark of winter, there is time. Time enough for knitting. Time for Netflix. Time for the new Philbrick book. In the summer, the phone never stops humming and jumping. Guests are arriving or clients are arriving or workers are coming, and everyone needs a handshake, a smile, and an invoice. But the phone stays quiet through the first three episodes and it will stay quiet through the evening.

Tonight, there is time for scallop chowder. I had been invited over for dinner while I was drifting through the produce at Stop and Shop. No one was celebrating a birthday or an anniversary or an arrival; we were toasting to Thursday. So it would be. Cards would appear along with a cribbage board, or the Bruins game, or nothing at all but Budweisers, the past, and continued on page 26

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Holiday Treasures to Discover Off the Beaten Track

Visit Nantucket before+ after you visit Nantucket,

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Tired of giving the same old holiday gifts and stocking stuffers? Nantucket Island is the perfect place to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts. Many who come to Nantucket never venture beyond the “town square”’ of Main, Center, Broad, and South Water and the side streets between. But if you venture a bit off the beaten track, you can find even more treasures.

Start your shopping on Old South Wharf. The shell walkway is lined by shanties converted to shops and galleries. A favorites is Made on Nantucket at 18 Old South Wharf, which features many unique items by island artists and artisans. Celebrating her 25th year, owner and artist Kathleen Duncombe first opened in a much larger space on Main Street in with 65 artists and frequently hosted opening receptions and demonstrations. Her gallery on Old South Wharf is filled floor to ceiling with fine art originals, prints, and photography— her assortment of framed mini offset litho prints by Donn Russell at just $49 make fantastic holiday gifts. Duncombe has the largest collection of Bakelite in the East: jewelry, barware, flatware and serving pieces.

Her collection of handcrafted jewelry is exquisite with many pieces by island designers, and her estate and “dead pawn” Native American jewelry is gorgeous. CAJ embellished jeans and jackets make

stylish gifts, and for Stroll she has limited edition pochettes by Nancy Jakubik and, of course, her exclusive and collectible Made on Nantucket 2018 Stroll Ornament. Duncombe dreams of having a larger space for 2019: fingers crossed for you, Kathleen!

Next to Made on Nantucket is Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints, where you can buy the perfect island gift for fishermen on your list, and REMY, where you’ll find great fashions and unique accessories. Across the wharf, Ireland Galleries has original paintings by owner Lorene Ireland side by side with her amazing mosaic sculptures in one half of the gallery.

Women’s clothing, handbags, and other accessories fill the other half. Our final stop on Old South Wharf is The Love Shack at #10—their beautiful, sophisticated handcrafted pendants, bracelets, cufflinks, and rings belong in every stocking and under every tree.

All the open shops on Old South Wharf are raffling off a basket of gifts at 4pm on Stroll Saturday, so be sure to enter at every shop along this wharf.

Continue your Stroll off the beaten track with a walk down Straight Wharf. Here you’ll find island gifts for everyone on your list. First stop is the Authentic Boat Basin Shop where you can buy their 2018 official Stroll Knit Scarf to keep you warm and continued on page 30

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Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11am - last call @ 7pm; Sunday, noon - last call @ 6pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Kids, snacks, & leashed dogs welcome!

At Cisco Brewers we make all grain beers in our tiny brewery. Located in the same courtyard as 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 every 15 minutes from Visitor Services starting at 12pm We now have expanded off-street parking past the Brewery on the right.

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Neil Cocker on the Half Shell

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by Jack Fritsch “Neil Cocker will bring us the freshest scallops in Nantucket, even if he’s the one who ends up getting frozen.” It is a pretty wild poster hanging in Stubby’s, an image once seen all around D.C., but did you ever wonder about the guy dripping icicles from his oilskins? Just who is that Neil Cocker?

Well, you’ll be happy to learn that despite that photo, Neil isn’t frozen solid inside an iceberg like a wooly mammoth by now, but is well thawed, still fishing, and happy as a clam here on Nantucket.

Neil followed a friend to Nantucket Island one summer while he was a student at Franklin Pierce College. He figured he would have some fun in the sun while doing a little landscaping, maybe a little house painting. He was lucky to get a job at the Relaxed Lobster, as The Skipper was called during a brief interlude at its mooring at the foot of Steamship Wharf. The Skipper is reverently remembered as the most iconic of Nantucket restaurants from the past: an old schooner permanently tied to the wharf bulkhead in the Easy Street basin, almost dry-docked on the bottom. Guests crossed over a gangway to board the schooner and enjoy lobster, chowder, and all the new England classics while the floating dining room gently rocked with the waves. Neil remembers looking out the galley window one day...seeing a little kid, probably only

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10 years old, sailing by in a catboat by himself, he thought “Wow, Nantucket is quite a place; even little kids sail around all by themselves!”

Neil learned how to cook from Bill Ceretta, as did nearly everyone out here in those days, and he returned every summer to work aboard the Relaxed Lobster, eventually becoming head chef.

When Henry Fee (of Henry’s and Something Natural fame) bought the schooner and changed it back to The Skipper, Neil decided to stay on through the winter. With the restaurant closed during the offseason, he signed on with commercial fisherman Charlie Sayle and headed off-shore for a few trips on the Sankaty dredging sea scallops. He was a deckhand, but also the cook: he remembers the captain being a bit fussy about how he liked his breakfast cooked… the first meal Neil cooked for him was flipped overboard, plate and all.

Neil worked at The Skipper for ten years. He helped open the Rose & Crown, and designed their pub-style menu (new for the island at the time). He remembers that they advertised half price off the entire menu for their opening day, and the line of people awaiting entrance went all the way down South Water Street past the Dreamland Theatre.

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Gifts that Keep On Giving

by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Épernay The holiday season is about the joy of giving. This could mean offering the generosity of your time, providing much needed funds for your favorite charity, or giving a most-thoughtful gift that has the recipient thinking fondly of you every time they see it. Here is a quick list of recommendations for a present that will keep on giving.

Owning and using a wine decanter can enhance your life and drinking pleasures like no other beverage accessory on Earth. Here is just a sample of the numerous opportunities that this one multi-purpose gadget can offer.

Need a pitcher for that delicious Nantucket water for your holiday dinner table? Not only are most decanters effortless to pour for adult diners, they are also a gorgeous addition to any style of table décor. Beautiful flowers from Moors End Farm deserve a holding vessel just as complimentary, so leave the boring vase behind and channel your inner floral designer using your decanter instead. For those with a sweet tooth who want candy available but not too handy, a decanter makes a unique and unusual candy dispenser. Depending on the size of the mouth opening on your decanter, it can used to store and pour goodies as small as melt-in-your-mouth Sweet Inspirations Cranberry Creations. Decanters are not recommended for your favorite island fudge... keep reading for more on that.

For more practical uses, decanters can be used for any type of wine. The traditional use of a decanter is to remove the wine from sediment that has collected on the side of a wine bottle or to allow the wine to aerate, breathe, and open up after being stuck in the bottle for awhile (think: I Dream of Jeannie here). If you have a large crowd and choose to offer wine from a large format (including boxed wine), it is much easier to serve around the table in continued on page 32

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parrots of San Francisco? Well, how about the redeared slider turtles of Nantucket ponds? Yes, Nantucket’s maritime climate has also meant its milder winters allow some released pets to prosper. Even though it is illegal in Massachusetts to abandon any pet, people do so either out of lack of ability to care for the animal or feeling that they are “setting them free.” Neither are good reasons. Not only is releasing a domesticated animal into the wild a legal and moral issue, it can cause problems for a fragile native ecosystem.

Red eared sliders are a non-native freshwater turtle species popular in the pet trade. They look similar to our native painted turtle, but they are much more aggressive and can outcompete our native painted and spotted turtles.

Reptile pets can also carry diseases from captivity into a native population.

Many of our invasive aquatic plants originated from aquaria that were dumped either with or without the fish. Case-in-point; Miacomet Pond now has an infestation of highly invasive Parrot Feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum).

This non-native invasive aquatic is a common aquarium species. Once a plant or two are dumped into a waterway, it can spread via small fragments and tubers at the roots. If left unchecked, it can form dense mats which provide habitat for mosquito larvae and can impede boats. The Nantucket Land Bank has been working to eradicate parrot feather before further spreading into the pond. This is going to be a costly problem to get rid of and manage before it gets into more waterways around the island.

Rabbits, birds, snakes, goldfish, turtles, and cats (lots of cats) have been released all over the island. It’s bad for the environment and not good for the animals either. Have a pet you can no longer care for? Call NiSHA, Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals, and they can help you find a home for your pet. Or better yet, don’t support the exotic pet trade in the first place!

SUPPORT

Featured Holiday Gifts All Exclusively at Made on Nantucket Enter the Old South Wharf Stroll Raffle: drawing on Stroll Saturday, Dec. 1 at 4pm Starts Thanksgiving weekend and you can enter at any business on Old South Wharf

2018 Stroll Ornament $30 with gift box

THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM

Not only is buying food from local growers better tasting and more nutritious, it’s better for the environment. By purchasing locally grown foods you help maintain farmland and green and/or open space in your community.

The fewer steps there are between you and your food source, the fewer

Made on Nantucket Stroll “Pochette” 10.5 x 5.5 with wrist strap, $100 Limited edition of 50 by Nancy Jakubik

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HOLIDAY HOURS: Open every weekend to Christmas Eve 11am-4pm Open Christmas Eve 10am-3pm Extended Hours for Stroll Weekend: Nov. 29th 10am-5pm Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st 10am-7pm Dec. 2nd 10am-6pm

Donn Russell Framed Mini Offset Litho Prints $49 Assorted Images

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Genuine Nantucket Gyotaku on imported handmade papers Originals, small framed giclees, cards, coasters, serving trays, placemats

It’s the most wonderful time for our end ennd d of year year sale! Join us for our Annual Sample Sale – including select Love Shack goods!

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chances there are for contamination. Food grown and harvested close to home also requires less fossil fuels to transport, generating fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventionally produced food.

You are also supporting your neighbors. The money that is spent with local farmers, harvesters, and growers all stays close to home and is reinvested with businesses and services in our community.

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Nantucket’s Best Selection of Handmade Toys creative toys for creative people Stroll Raffle for Kids on Saturday, December 1st at 4pm Stop by the store Friday or Saturday for a free raffle ticket!

Open Daily 10am–5pm • Christmas Eve until 2pm • Open Saturdays all Winter

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DON’T SPRAY THE INSECTS

With the holidays approaching and winter close at hand, insects may not be on the forefront of our minds. Come spring, however, as insects begin to emerge from their winter slumber, they may be more noticeable on the home front landscape. For the love of plants, flowers, honey, and food, please don’t spray the insects! Most insecticides are not species-specific. That means that anything you spray will be broad-spectrum: it will kill everything, even the monarchs and ladybugs.

A few years ago a friend of mine lamented that her pollinator garden, normally a hot spot for butterflies and bees of all shapes, sizes, and colors, was nearly devoid of life. She wanted to know if there had been an islandwide decline in pollinators. After a little investigation, we came to find that a neighbor had sprayed their yard “for the season” and the spray had wafted over to my friend’s yard. The lavender, bee balm, and Echinacea plants, normally abuzz with pollinators, was eerily silent. Her bird fauna suffered as well.

The feeders had some activity, but with the loss of insects, there were far fewer birds visiting her yard. Do yourself and your yard a favor: don’t spray!

REDUCE

AND REUSE (INSTEAD OF RELYING ON RECYCLE)

Have you ever been to the Take It or Leave It on Monday afternoon? It is a depressing to know that all of those clothes, furniture, toys, etc. will be in the dump the following day. It’s not only an issue on Nantucket. Overconsumption and cheap products make many things disposable that shouldn’t be. There has been a lot of talk lately about plastic straws or single-use bottles, but let’s not stop there. What are some other things that we can keep continued on page 15

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out of the landfill? For those clothes that don’t fit or you’re otherwise done with, host a clothing swap, or donate to one of the thrift stores on-island.

Limit the use of plastic wherever possible. Encourage the re-use of items or try not to be so quick to toss things out as styles change. Encourage clients to allow for the re-use of materials rather than disposing of good quality lumber. Buy in bulk, and always bring your own bags to the grocery store. It’s a lot of little things that can add up.

WATCH

WHAT YOU PUT DOWN THE DRAIN

Anyone who was on-island last winter knows about sewer lines. After the catastrophic sewer main break, Nantucket was national news and we had an environmental disaster in our backyards. One silver lining to this ecological disaster was that many of us learned A LOT about our town sewer infrastructure; how it works (and sometimes doesn’t) and what we can do to help things run smoothly. David Grey, Nantucket Sewer Director, gave us all a lesson in what is NOT appropriate to be throwing down the sink. The issue came up again in May when paint and/or paint thinner was dumped down a drain and made its way into the Sconset Wastewater Treatment Plant where it killed nearly all of the “good” bacteria used to break down wastewater.

Any solid matter that you put down the toilet or drainpipe has the potential to cause blockages in both the public sewer and your own private drain.

In order to prevent blockages and to keep our sewer systems functioning properly, refrain from dumping the following items down your toilet, sink, drainpipe, or garbage disposal: fats, oils, or grease from cooking, dental floss, “flushable” wipes, disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, “flushable” cat litter, condoms, plastic bags/wrappings, motor oil, transmission fluids, anti-freeze or other toxic chemicals, solvents, paints, turpentine, and any medications. While not a complete list, following these rules and using some common sense will go a long way towards improving our sewer system function.

SUPPORT

YOUR LOCAL CONSERVATION GROUPS!

ON &

OFF ISLAND

One of the best ways to help the environment is to support the organizations who do that work every day. By supporting a local conservation group, you are supporting the people who do the research, education, and stewardship of our Nantucket open spaces. Without them, the open spaces that we all enjoy from the beaches, to the grasslands, marshlands, and forests, wouldn’t be there.

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Christmas Stroll Weekend.

Spectacular Dining Events, Glowing Fire Pits & Front Porch Live Music & Cocktails.

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Nautical New New Y Year’s ear’s Eve Dinner & Dance Party with Matty B. Visit nantucketnewyearsball.com

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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 6

10 to 11 AM - Free Winter Walk with Allen Reinhard This walk explores the base of Altar Rock through the highlands of Norwood Farm.

Follow paths through hidden valleys and view some of the distinctive kettle ponds that comprise this unique collection of rate habitats while learning about both native and geologic history. Registration is required at NantucketConservation.org 10 AM to 3 PM - Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum Annual Yard Sale Incredibly huge November yard sale. Artwork, furniture, lamps, kitchenware, home goods, knick knacks, toys, linens, clothing, outdoor furnishings, tools, and much, much more! Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum is Open See historic artifacts in this world-class museum, 13 Broad St. Admission $20.

1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 4 to 7 PM - Cosmic Jibaros Duo Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 6 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org

HUGS HANDSHAKES HIGH FIVES

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil—a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM - Wing Weekend at Easy Street Cantina All day every Saturday and Sunday in November, a basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 10 AM to 2 PM - Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum Annual Yard Sale Incredibly huge November yard sale. Artwork, furniture, lamps, kitchenware, home goods, knick knacks, toys, linens, clothing, outdoor furnishings, tools, and much, much more! Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum is Open See historic artifacts in this world-class museum, 13 Broad St. Admission $20.

11 AM to 2 PM - Ribs & Wings at Bartlett’s Order your football season treats every Sunday and whenever the Patriots play.

Half & whole racks of ribs with coleslaw and cornbread and chicken wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 1:30 PM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers& least terns; catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 3 to 6 PM - Cosmic Jibaros Duo Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet with a small walkway. Close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9 to 11 AM - Pickleball Drop-in when school is in session. $5. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum is Open See historic artifacts in this world-class museum, 13 Broad St. Admission $20.

11 AM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Chef-Carved Roast Beef Buffet is $12 and incl. salad bar (salad bar alone $9.95) + Buffalo wings, Pizza, Nachos, Fried Rice, Grilled Veggies, Onion rings, Chowder, Chili, & more. Eat in or togo. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy sts.

1 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com continued on page 18

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Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 17

“The Best Fudge in The World” FREE sample available

Nantucket Chocolate Covered Cranberries As seen in Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Phantom Gourmet and on Chronicle, Channel 5

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7 to 8:15 PM - Free Author Talk: The Good Neighbor by Mazwell King Book sale and signing following the talk. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 8 AM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning Ages 2 to 7 Fun & engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Tickets available the day of the program when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 12 PM - Class: iPhone Tips & Tricks 102 Intermediate/Advanced class on how to use an iPhone. Learn to use apps, understand settings and privacy controls. Registration Required. 508-228-1110 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum is Open See historic artifacts in this world-class museum, 13 Broad St. Admission $20.

11 AM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Soup & Sandwich Buffets is $12 and incl. salad bar (salad bar alone $9.95) + Buffalo wings, Pizza, Nachos, Fried Rice, Grilled Veggies, Onion rings, Chowder, Chili, and more. Eat in or togo. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy sts.

1 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Festival of Wreaths Preview Party Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 7 to 9 PM - Tea & Tarot Led by Danica Connors This gathering is an opportunity for beginners to learn and advanced readers to share their skills and receive readings. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 to 10 AM - Free Beginner’s English Class For those seeking to improve their English language skills open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Festival of Wreaths See beautifully decorated holiday wreaths in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, and bid on your favorites. 508-228-1894 nha.org 11 AM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Burger Bar (Chicken Burgers, too) Buffet is $12 & incl. salad bar (salad bar alone $9.95) + Buffalo wings, Pizza, Nachos, Fried Rice, Grilled Veggies, Onion rings, Chowder, Chili, and more. Eat in or togo. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy Street 1 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil—a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 4:30 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com

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8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9:30 to 10:30 - Annual Cold Turkey Plunge The annual Cold Turkey Plunge is a fundraiser for the Weezie Library For Children’s programs and services. Hundreds of people take a dip in the harbor promptly 10 am and raise money by getting their family, friends, and coworkers to sponsor them. Rain or shine at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Post-Cold Turkey Plunge Food & Drink Warm Up Warm up by the fire pits with a cozy blanket on The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch after the Cold Turkey Plunge. A la carte clam chowder, appetizers, and hot chocolate. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730 12 to 7 PM - Lavish Thanksgiving Buffet Feast A lavish Thanksgiving Buffet Feast with all the trimmings in a Grand Ballroom!

Live music from noon - 7pm by Mollie Glazer and Isaiah Williams, antique fire truck rides, and fun activities for kids. Seating from noon - 6PM. $79 per adult; $35 for ages 5-12; free for under 5. 508-228-4730 breezenantucket.com continued on page 19

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12 to 7 PM - Thanksgiving Buffet at Faregrounds Faregrounds is open all day, with a fabulous buffet from noon to 7pm. 27 Fairgrounds Road, 508-228-4095.

3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9 AM to 6 PM - Holiday Cookie Decorating Decorate freshly baked cookies for the holidays. Decorate in-house (seating is firstcome, first-served) to take the kit home:$24 per dozen. Decorating kits are also online. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 NantucketCookie.net 10 AM to 5 PM - Festival of Wreaths See beautifully decorated holiday wreaths in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, and bid on your favorites. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Haberdashery Celebrating 40 years with up to 70% off in your favorite island shop! Haberdashery of New England, 14 Easy Street.

11 AM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Fish Fry Buffets is $12 & incl. salad bar (salad bar alone $9.95) + Buffalo wings, Pizza, Nachos, Fried Rice, Grilled Veggies, Onion rings, Chowder, Chili, & more. Eat in or togo. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy sts.

11 AM to 6 PM - Nantucket Handmade Annual Thanksgiving Craft Show Jewelry, pottery, textiles, confections, fine art, and gifts galore. Presented by Nantucket Artisans Collective, upstairs at 11 Centre Street.

1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 1 to 3 PM - Book Signing with Maxwell King, author of “The Good Neighbor” Book Signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 1 to 5 PM - Research Center Open Hours The Research Center is open for anyone to interact with and learn about our biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or just think about science. Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 2 to 3 PM - Family Wreath Workshop with Bartlett’s Farm Each ticket to this Family Wreath Workshop includes one 12” wreath for you and a 6” candle ring for your child. All supplies provided with instruction and tips, you get to be creative! Decorate your wreath and ring with scallop shells, pine cones, berries, glitter sprays, fancy baubles, & more. 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

3 to 5 PM - Book Signing with Chris Matthews, “Bobby Kennedy” Book Signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 3:45 PM - Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Gather around the large tree at the top of Main Street to sing carols and watch the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce light the more than 150 Christmas trees that line Nantucket’s downtown streets.

4:30 to 7 PM - Foggy Roots Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Holiday Small Works Opening Reception Special art works for that special season on display in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. 508-228-0294 NantucketArts.org 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Live Entertainment on The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch Join us on The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch for some live music with guitarist Sean Lee. Warm, cozy blankets are included and a light bites menu & cocktails are available. Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730 TheNantucketHotel.com 7 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 7 AM - Wing Weekend at Easy Street Cantina All day every Saturday and Sunday in November, a basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular summer homes on Nantucket. Ends at White Elephant. $20. Cash only. Meet at Corner of Federal & India Sts, by Atheneum fence. 10 min early 508-332-0953 9 AM to 6 PM - Holiday Cookie Decorating Decorate freshly baked cookies for the holidays. Decorate in-house (seating is firstcome, first-served) to take the kit home:$24 per dozen. Decorating kits are also online. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 NantucketCookie.net 10 to 11 AM - Wreath Workshop Create your own custom wreath to decorate your home or give as a gift. All the supplies provided with instruction and tips. Decorate your 12” wreath with scallop shells, pine cones, berries, glitter sprays, fancy baubles, and more. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Festival of Wreaths See beautifully decorated holiday wreaths in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, and bid on your favorites. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Haberdashery Celebrating 40 years with up to 70% off in your favorite island shop! Haberdashery of New England, 14 Easy Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Handmade Annual Thanksgiving Craft Show Jewelry, pottery, textiles, confections, fine art, and gifts galore. Presented by Nantucket Artisans Collective, upstairs at 11 Centre Street.

10:30 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous - The Story of Nantucket Led by the 3 time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl this 3/4 mi, 85 min, stroll tells the dynamic story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20, $15 for 65+ and teens (13+) $5 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India Sts. 10 min early. No Reservations Necessary. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM to 12 PM - A Holiday Wreath and Wine Experience - Adult Crafting Class During this class, participants will enjoy a lesson and a chance to create decorations to brighten their home or give to another. Limited to 18 Students. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Kids Craft Class - Creating Handmade Gifts During this class, participants will enjoy a lesson and a chance to create goodies to five a s hand-made gifts during this season of giving. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 1 PM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers.

508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 PM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour (ages 13 and up) Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi, 80 min walking tour. For ages 13+ $20. $15 seniors (65+) & Teens.

Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India sts by Atheneum fence. 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 3 to 5 PM - Small Business Saturday Wine Tasting Bring a friend and a glass to taste a selection of wines that are small in production, but big in impact, taste and value. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street.

508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 3 to 6 PM - Rantum Scoot Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4:30 to 7 PM - Perfect Day Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 PM - Dreamland Conversations Presents John Kerry John Kerry, Former Senator, Secretary of State in conversation with CNN Political continued on page 21

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Contributor, David Gregory. 6pm Book Signing - Every Day is Extra The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Live Entertainment on The Nantucket Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Front Porch Continue a long Thanksgiving Weekend celebration on The Nantucket Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Front Porch with live music by guitarist Sean Lee. Warm, cozy blankets are included and a light bites menu & cocktails are available. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730 TheNantucketHotel.com 7 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Corner of Federal & India street, by Atheneum fence. 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 8 AM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM - Wing Weekend at Easy Street Cantina All day every Saturday and Sunday in November, a basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 9 AM to 6 PM - Holiday Cookie Decorating Decorate freshly baked cookies for the holidays. Decorate in-house (seating is firstcome, first-served) or take the kit home:$24 per dozen. Decorating kits are also online. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 NantucketCookie.net 10 AM to 2 PM - Festival of Wreaths See beautifully decorated holiday wreaths in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, and bid on your favorites. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Haberdashery Celebrating 40 years with up to 70% off in your favorite island shop! Haberdashery of New England, 14 Easy Street.

11 AM to 2 PM - Ribs & Wings at Bartlettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Order your football season treats every Sunday and whenever the Patriots play.

Half & whole racks of ribs with coleslaw and cornbread and chicken wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 1:30 PM - Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers& least terns; catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org

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11 AM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Chef-Carved Roast Beef Buffet is $12 and incl. salad bar (salad bar alone $9.95) + Buffalo wings, Pizza, Nachos, Fried Rice, Grilled Veggies, Onion rings, Chowder, Chili, & more. Eat in or togo. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy sts.

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9 AM to 6 PM - Holiday Cookie Decorating Decorate freshly baked cookies for the holidays. Decorate in-house (seating is firstcome, first-served) or take the kit home:$24 per dozen. Decorating kits are also online. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 NantucketCookie.net 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning Ages 2 to 7 Fun & engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Tickets available the day of the program when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 12 PM - Class: iPhone Social Media & App Overview Learn what social media is, how it works and how to download the accompanying apps on phone. Registration Required. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum is Open See historic artifacts in this world-class museum, 13 Broad St. Admission $20.

11 AM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Soup & Sandwich Buffets is $12 and incl. salad bar (salad bar alone $9.95) + Buffalo wings, Pizza, Nachos, Fried Rice, Grilled Veggies, Onion rings, Chowder, Chili, and more. Eat in or togo. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy sts.

1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers& least terns; catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 to 10 AM - Beginner’s English Class For those seeking to improve their English language skills open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

9 AM to 6 PM - Holiday Cookie Decorating Decorate freshly baked cookies for the holidays. Decorate in-house (seating is firstcome, first-served) or take the kit home:$24 per dozen. Decorating kits are also online. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 NantucketCookie.net 10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum is Open See historic artifacts in this world-class museum, 13 Broad St. Admission $20.

10:30 to 11:15 AM - Dance(sing) Movement: 10mos. - 3yrs.

Free creative movement class; limited to first 15 + caregiver. Tickets at Children’s Desk, when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

11 AM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Burger Bar (Chicken Burgers, too) Buffet is $12 & incl. salad bar (salad bar alone $9.95) + Buffalo wings, Pizza, Nachos, Fried Rice, Grilled Veggies, Onion rings, Chowder, Chili, and more. Eat in or togo. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Broad & Easy Street 1 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3:15 to 4 PM - Free Dance(sing) Movement: 3 - 6 year olds Class is limited to first 15 children. Tickets available at the Childrens Desk 30 minutes before program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

4:30 to 7 PM - 4 EZ Payments Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5:30 to 6:30 PM - World Wide Voices Book Discussion Group: ‘Educated’ The World Wide Voices Book Discussion Group is facilitated by Molly Anderson, Atheneum Library Director, and open to all. The discussion will be: Educated by Tara Westover Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

7 to 8:30 PM - Author Talk: Nathaniel Philbrick: In The Hurricane’s Eye Book sale and signing following the talk. Free Admission. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands now dominated by pitch pines. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9 AM to 6 PM - Holiday Cookie Decorating Decorate freshly baked cookies for the holidays. Decorate in-house (seating is firstcome, first-served) or take the kit home:$24 per dozen. Decorating kits are also online. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 NantucketCookie.net 10 to 10:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 mos Limited to first 10 toddlers + their caregivers. Tickets at Children’s Desk when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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10 AM to 5 PM - Nantucket Whaling Museum is Open See historic artifacts in this world-class museum, 13 Broad St. Admission $20.

10 AM to 5 PM - Artists Association Holiday Small Works Annual Art Exhibition, All art is 12” x 16” or smaller - something for everyone on your holiday lists! Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street.

508-228-0294 NantucketArts.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Haberdashery Celebrating 40 years with up to 70% off in your favorite island shop! Haberdashery of New England, 14 Easy Street.

11 AM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Taco Bar Buffet is $12 & include 20 item salad bar (salad bar alone $9.95), + an assortment of Buffalo wings, Pizza, Nachos, Fried Rice, Grilled Veggies, Onion rings, Chowder, Chili, and more... Also available to-go. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts.

11 to 11:30 AM - Preschool Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories, songs& play; program limited to first 15 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 min before program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

4:30 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Jewels of the Holiday Wine Tasting Taste stellar red wine selections from Vineyard Road worthy of being showcased in anyone’s stocking this season. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-2282755 EpernayWines.com 5:30 to 8 PM - Festival of Trees 25th Preview Party Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Tickets: 508-228-1894 nha.org 6 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Corner of Federal & India street, by Atheneum fence. 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular summer homes on Nantucket. Ends at White Elephant. $20. Cash only. Meet at Corner of Federal & India Sts, by Atheneum fence. 10 min early 508-332-0953 9 to 11 AM - Pickleball Drop-in when school is in session. $5. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. 9 AM to 6 PM - Holiday Cookie Decorating Decorate freshly baked cookies for the holidays. Decorate in-house (seating is firstcome, first-served) to take the kit home:$24 per dozen. Decorating kits are also online. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 NantucketCookie.net 10 AM to 4 PM - Stroll Celebration at ACK 4170 Shop for beautiful gifts created by small makers and artists PLUS receive a free Stroll 2018 Ornament with $40 purchase while they last. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf at Easy Street.. ACK4170.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This sparkling island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists and children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Haberdashery Celebrating 40 years with up to 70% off in your favorite island shop! Haberdashery of New England, 14 Easy Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Ugly Sweater Competition Show off your Stroll-Holiday Ugly Sweater and be entered to win a $200 gift card.

Also enjoy up to 75% off clothing. Blue Beetle, 12 Main Street. 508-228-3227 BlueBeetleNantucket.com

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season,” says Mary Lacoursiere, The Peter M. and Bonnie J. Sacerdote Chair of Education and Community Relations. “The Hadwen House, the Thomas Macy House, and Greater Light each represent a different period of Nantucket history. They are living environments, and it’s only natural to have them decorated for the holidays in ways they perhaps once were.”

The NHA is also partnering with The Friends of the Nantucket Public Schools for its 36th Annual Holiday House Tour featuring all three NHA properties. This special evening will feature a tour of each NHA home and other private homes with a reception to follow at the Whaling Museum to tour the Festival of Trees.

Friday of Stroll Weekend, November 30, one of the most beloved of island Christmas traditions opens for its 25th year. The Festival of Trees transforms the Whaling Museum into a festive winter wonderland for the entire month of December. This event features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists, and children.

The NHA has named Kim Corkran as the 2018 Honorary Chair of the Festival of Trees. This signature holiday festival began in 1994 under the leadership of Corkran, then NHA president, at the suggestion of her mother, Lucile Corkran. “I would like to thank the NHA for carrying on the tradition of the Festival of Trees that my mom started during the NHA’s centennial year. I have always felt that it was magical, and I am flattered to be the honorary chair for the 25th anniversary of this wonderful event,” says Corkran.

“What a delight it is to see the halls of the Whaling Museum decorated with such spirit and our historical legacy of creativity alive today,” says Beth English, co-chair for this year’s event with her husband, Mark Donato.

At press time, there were only a few tickets remaining to the Festival of Trees Preview Party held on Thursday, November 29, from 6 to 8 pm, providing attendees with the first opportunity to view this year’s tree designs.

For details and tickets to the Holiday Houses, preview parties, and Festival of Trees display visit nha.org or call 508-228-1894.

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the sofa.

Nantucket has taught me how to be good company. You never turn down an invitation, you never go with empty hands, and you never stay past the first yawn. The cold sincerity of November drives us all into the social fuzz of “Fine,” “Great,” and “This tastes amazing.”

I’m told that most people on the mainland don’t celebrate Thursday. They drive home from work, eat sausage pizza in the kitchen, then watch “The Walking Dead” in bed. Dining rooms are out of fashion, as are big tables, silverware, and guests. Work has expanded to fill the social aspect of the day— drifting in e-mail and server links, travel, and after-hours cocktails. The kids have soccer or hockey or dance, and the day ends when you turn off the ignition.

We celebrate Thursdays. Or Tuesdays. We learned to cook in our first winter, because you have to return the favor. If you were invited over for apple pie, you had better bring them over for a better apple cake. If they place broiled scallops on your plate, you should make them Coquilles St. Jacques.

Tonight, we have gone past that. They made dessert, I made dinner, and someone else would bring a salad. Or they wouldn’t. But we would all be there, on the Marine Home Center sofas, in front of a silent Bruins game, and trade gossip about who owns what, who sold what, and who is leaving.

Late, I will walk back to the truck in the raw night. Orion and the rest of the constellations see but don’t recognize. In the ancient blue dark, the Milky Way stretches horizon to horizon. The old light travels millions of light years and casts a shadow from a bare scrub oak. If you stare at the blue shadow long enough, the slow grind of rising and setting ticks on. The pines whistle in the wind and something squawks at dinner, either where it eats or is eaten.

But there is other light, of course. From kitchens and clean up and the ten o’clock news; from the bathroom light going on and alarms being set and from the welcome still burning over the dining room table. The night burns with these nearer constellations. One has to have a mind of winter to live on island year-round. One has to see the light that cares for you and the one that does not.

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their first expediting system to allow much higher volume. He became the manager at The Tavern and oversaw that business build to over 1000 meals served per day. He is still proud that they made their own chowder from scratchâ&#x20AC;Ś120 gallons at a pop! His sous chef from back then is still working at the Tavern today, as the head chef. Neil also encouraged his friend Susan Warner when she started her Nantucket Clambake Company.

Nowadays Neil is the face of commercial fishing on Nantucket. As we sat on my shopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back porch on Whalerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane recently, people walking by shouted out to Neil: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the scallop season looking? Have you checked out the clams up harbor lately? Any market for eels these days? The Blue Claws are at a ten year high â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you been gettinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; any?â&#x20AC;? This reminds me to ask how he moved away from cooking and into fishing. I knew he went scalloping every winter, like every single man, woman, and yellow dog on island during the 70s and 80s. How did he end up going so far beyond that?

Staying year-round, Neil continued to fish every winter. There was good money in sea scallops, but the trips were too few and far between. The 1970s were boom times here for bay scallops, so he turned his attention inshore.

He bought his first boat, a 16-foot plywood skiff from Brant Point Marine, and learned how to dredge for bay scallops. Thinking back on these times with his friends, he laughed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;None of us knew what we were doing when we started. I used to grab the dredge with a meat hook to fling it onto the culling board, then climb up on top of the board myself to hold up the dredge and empty it out.â&#x20AC;? When he brought his catch into Shirley and Joe Cabralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shanty, she recognized him as â&#x20AC;&#x153;that guy that stands on top of his culling board!â&#x20AC;?

Shirley wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let him hire a shucker, instead making him shuck every single one of the scallops he caught because she wanted him to learn every part of the business inside and out. Neil remains grateful and fond of the memory: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cabrals really taught me how to scallop.â&#x20AC;?

I tried to draw out a few war stories about scalloping back then, but Neil just shrugged and said there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much to tell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We worked really hard, caught a lot of scallops. Never sank, never got stuck in the iceâ&#x20AC;Śwe just scalcontinued on page 28

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loped.” Of course there was a lot more to it, and Neil painstakingly learned the bottom of the harbor. The secret to scalloping, as in all fishing, is to know the bottom. Neil learned well, and eventually he was able to successfully fish both ends of the island, from Madaket to Pocomo. The next time you tuck into a dish of Nantucket’s finest, give a thought to the years of hard work that goes into harvesting those shellfish.

Neil loved working on the water, and he kept itching to head offshore.

His opportunity came when a friend invited him to help sail the 65-foot wooden sloop Good News from Buzzards Bay to Antigua. Although they were keeping a close watch on the weather, a tropical depression took a sharp turn to the west and caught them off the Outer Banks, blowing 80 knots with 25foot seas. They kept reefing…even a storm try-sail was too much to carry.

They pretty much had to strip everything down to the deck, and crabbed along by continually falling off to the lee, sliding down the sides of the waves.

Neil remembers looking aft at the wall of white water tumbling down towards the taff rail, but the sloop always managed to keep on top. They limped into Bermuda under just a storm jib, and Neil decided that was enough of offshore.

Back on Nantucket Neil decided to get really serious about the inshore fisheries. In addition to dredging bay scallops, he also started raking quahogs, commercial fishing striped bass, and even gathering mussels. New England had always been steamer country—mussels were just starting to catch on here. Neil started the Nantucket Blue Mussel Company and sold the shellfish wholesale to adventurous restaurants here and on the Cape. He said a lot of kitchens were still leery of them, but one chef in Hyannis (a young Emeril Lagasse just starting his career) was particularly excited about them…

“I know what to do with those!” Unfortunately blue mussels seem to run on an eight- to ten-year cycle of boom and bust in population; the mussel beds disappeared and the business folded. I still wish I had one of those cool looking Nantucket Blue Mussel Company T-shirts from back then. continued on page 29

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Neil remains optimistic about the future of Nantucket bay scallops. We hear a lot about the effects of run-off and algae blooms and the eel grass disappearing. Healthy eel grass beds are essential for scallop spat to survive. If the eel grass comes back, the scallop population will come back strong. He especially thinks that Town Shellfish Biologist Tara Riley is doing a great job.

Propagation efforts could well prove to be the salvation of the fishery, not by providing next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crop for the dredging, but by providing enough individuals to facilitate the re-establishment of a larger natural breeding population here.

Neil wholeheartedly loves being on the water. It remains his favorite aspect of life on Nantucket (as for the flipsideâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;what he dislikes about the island â&#x20AC;&#x201C;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the intense competitiveness here, getting in the way of community).

After fishing, his next paramour is sailing. He loved sailing when he was growing up along the New Jersey coast, and he later did a little Laser Class racing over on the Cape. When the fledgling Nantucket Community Sailing program was proposed, he quickly volunteered to help. All these years later he is still eager to help wherever he can: launching and hauling boats, fixing gear, making his famous Sea Scallop Soup for the fundraisers. As he looks out at the Optis and Sailcubes racing their courses in the harbor, Neil remembers that day back at The Skipper watching the little kid sailing his catboatâ&#x20AC;Ś Nantucket is still quite the place!

So what is the story behind that poster of Neil on his scallop boat? The Clyde Restaurant Group is one of the largest in the country, now operating 14 establishments in the Washington D.C. area, more in Maryland and Virginia. They are known for their strict use of only the freshest ingredients.

When they decided they wanted to feature Nantucket Bay Scallops on their menu, they came to Neil for a photograph for their poster. It was not an easy prospect: they needed rough, rugged weather for the drama, but had to remain inshore and protected for all their cameras and gear. The weather did not cooperate at allâ&#x20AC;Ś it was too nice. Neil still laughs about the day: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were pulled up in the shallow sand in the lee of Estherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island. It was pretty warm and mild, so the crew had to make the weather. There was one guy kneeling off to the side below me, throwing buckets of water in my face to make it look good!â&#x20AC;? The resulting advertisement ran in huge backlit posters in subway stations all around the D.C. Metro area. Neil Cocker is the face of Nantucket fisheries indeed.

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Moving up the wharf, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find something for every child (of every age) in your life at The Toy Boat. Specializing in creative toys for creative people, this shop is hosting a free raffle for kids, with the drawing at 4 pm on Stroll Saturday. Need an elf for your shelf? The Toy Boat is place to find one!

Across Straight Wharf is the G.S. Hill Gallery and the Nantucket Pearl Company. Take home a painting by island artist Gregory Hill, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have Nantucket with you all year! Within the same location, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find shimmering necklaces, earrings, and bracelets that will inspire smiles all around this holiday season. Their Nantucket â&#x20AC;&#x153;Must-Haveâ&#x20AC;? pearl bracelet really is something every woman must have. The Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Stroll Drawing will be Stroll Saturday, Dec. 1 at 4pm, with tickets available Friday and Saturday.

We all dream of ending up on Easy Street: on Nantucket you really can!

While youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re strolling along Easy Street, visit ACK 4170 for gifts and products created by small makers and artists, many branded with your favorite island.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re giving away free ornaments with $40 purchase, while they last.

Stop to take a photo of the Christmas tree in the dory that bobs in Nantucket Harborâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an icon of Nantucket Christmas. Then turn around and stroll into Haberdashery of New England. Now in their 40th year, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become well-known for apparel for men and women sure to become favorites for every season.

A little farther toward Steamboat Wharf is Commonwealth, a new island second chance boutique at 12 Oak Street that offers a wealth of resale and fresh finds, including designer brands.

Next stop is lunch at Easy Street Cantina on Steamboat Wharf, where you can warm up with New England Clam Chowder, fill up on a plate of Tacos, or savor a fresh Nantucket Bay Scallop Roll.

Onward toward the NHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum Shop on the corner of Broad and South Beach Street...this is ideal shop for those who love Nantucket history. continued on page 31

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And just a few steps beyond, down South Beach, you can stroll into Number 2 for some holiday cheer and to browse among the fine and unusual antiques, home accessories, art photography, jewelry, and silver in the four shops that share the building. Try not to get too hungry as amazing aromas waft down from Oran Mor Bistro, upstairs at 2 South Beach Street. (Insider Tip: this restaurant is offering a final â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Morâ&#x20AC;? dinner on Sunday evening before they close for the season. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want a reservation for that!)

We have two final suggestions for shopping just a little farther off the beaten track: The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum at 49 Union (across from Fifty-Six Union, a fun and fab spot for dinner!) is having their 8th annual Basket Festival and Market. From 10 am to 4:30 pm on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1, visitors will be treated to weaving demonstrations, refreshments, and free admission to the museum. One-of-a-kind baskets by island weavers will be on sale.

The final stop on our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Off the Beaten Track Strollâ&#x20AC;? takes you mid-island to 44 Hooper Farm Road, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discover Island Weaves, a classic weaving studio where everything is handwoven with pride and love. Owner Karin Ganga Sheppard is the second generation of weavers in her family. She learned her craft from two master weavers: the internationally-known Andy Oates and Sam Kasten of Nantucket Looms. Karin is known for using highquality natural fibers. Her product line features throws made of silk, alpaca, mohair. Her "Island Wedding Shawl" is made of 100 percent silk and comes in a wide range of colors for brides and bridesmaids. Her beautiful multifiber scarves and shawls and washable baby blankets make gifts that will be treasured for years to come. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I pride myself on making heirloom-quality goods,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For example, the wedding shawl can find later use as a christening blanket, or as a wrap for a night out.â&#x20AC;?

Island Weaves has just introduced a handwoven jacket designed for men. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why does only the bride get a special dress to wear?â&#x20AC;? she asked herself when her son was getting married. She designed a handsome sportjacket made from fabric she wove from bamboo and merino wool. She has since also made summer weight jackets from 100% bamboo.

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Nantucket Basket Festival&Market

10AM - 4:30PM â&#x20AC;˘ Friday, Nov. 30th â&#x20AC;˘ Saturday, Dec. 1st Special Exhibit of Miniature Baskets!

Find gifts from the traditional to the unexpected, by local basket makers in this special two-day-only event.

Weaving Demonstrations â&#x20AC;˘ Refreshments â&#x20AC;˘ Free Admission to the Museum 49 Union Street â&#x20AC;˘ A 5 minute walk from Main Street â&#x20AC;˘ 508-228-1177 Festival baskets available for sale at www.nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org

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Our new hospital is almost finished.

Our capital campaign isn’t. Yet. Nantucket’s new hospital has taken shape, but the capital campaign to build this state-of-the-art facility and complete new staff housing is not yet done. To the thousands of Nantucket residents who have already donated, we thank you. To those who have not yet given but are considering a gift, don’t miss your chance to be part of island history.

Everyone who contributes a donation to this historic campaign – no matter the size – will have their name inscribed on the donor wall inside the new hospital when it opens. Please join your friends and neighbors in giving to secure the future of our community hospital.

Donate online: NantucketHospital.org/NewBuilding or call the NCH Foundation at (508) 825-8250.

a decanter versus running to and from the fridge or bar every time you need a refill. It’s also easier than pouring from a heavy bottle. Decanting white wine is fun as well, especially when it is into a Spanish porron. If you have never seen one in action, it is part decanter, part watering can—everyone can drink from the same vessel as you pour the wine into mouths with lips never touching the spout. Decanters are simple to clean, easy to pour from, and ready for action on a moment’s notice.

Another thoughtful gift for the entertaining at home that Nantucketers do quite frequently in the winter, is a multi-purpose slate board. The most common use of a such an item is for the presentation of a glorious cheese spread, featuring Wasik’s cheese, Creminelli finocchio salami, Jansal Valley roasted almonds and an assortment of yummy crackers (even gluten-free options).

This functional gift is not just for cheese anymore. It can also be used to serve a beautiful layered green salad topped with grilled sirloin. What a memorable way to feature passed hors oeuvres, serve homemade slices of flatbread, or mini bites of dessert, including Aunt Leah’s fudge. You can write on the slate with a soap stone (no chalk residue and it cleans quickly with mild soap and water) to identify the food items, or use the slate to welcome your family and friends visiting for the holidays just as you would a regular chalkboard. Using a slate as the base for your bar service is an excellent idea, as it will absorb any condensation or drips from wine bottles, making less of a wet mess on a table and reducing any potential stains. Make sure to dry the slate thoroughly after use and rub mineral oil into it every once in awhile to hide any scratches and keep it seasoned.

How lovely is it when you are out with your friend at Surfside Beach and you see they are gladly still enjoying the amazing present you gave them during Christmas Stroll years ago! Another functional, long lasting gift is a sturdy, re-usable tote bag. Totes can be used to carry your books to the Atheneum, your gym clothes to and from the Westmoor Club, fresh produce from Annye’s, for overflow items when coming back on the Hy-line ferry...the list is endless and so are the opportunities. Not just any bag will do, however, to be the ultimate masterpiece.

We recommend the The Pocket Tote made by Hudson Sutler. Water resistant 18-ounce canvas with a reinforced nylon bottom and a “wipe clean” interior liner, this tote has two exterior pockets on both sides of the bag that are easily accessible. An additional zippered interior pocket aids in helping to keep things simply organized while you are on the go.

Whatever and however you decide to gift this year, may it be from the heart and filled with cheer. Remember to support your community, shop locally for your gift giving and holiday needs, and be sure to offer a little something to those who may not be as fortunate as you this holiday season.

Jenny Benzie is an Advanced Sommelier and owner of Épernay Wine & Spirits at 1 N. Beach Street You can follow her at @epernaywines and #yeswayepernay.

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

All the products you love & mail order online

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

Nantucketbakeshop.com

Nantucket Cookie Company

Open daily we ship anywhere Decorate small batch cookies from scratch

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

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! Join us for Cookie Decorating from 9 am to 6 pm Thanksgiving Weekend through Stroll Sunday. nantucketcookie.net

Petticoat Row Bakery

508-228-3700 Taste the difference!

35 Centre Street Pastries, Cookies, Cakes, Cupcakes, Pies & More. Picnic baskets for the ferry!

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

Cisco Brewers

Brewers & Distillers

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

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

Triple Eight Distillery

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

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

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

Clubs & Entertainment

Rose & Crown

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

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The Corner Table Cafe 508-228-2665 Open Daily - It’s Party Time! in Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street cornertablenantucket.com a family–friendly community space to eat, work, & play

Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop

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508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub with entertainment 7 nights a week in Season. With Karaoke, DJ’s and Live Local Bands, there is something for everyone. We also have the largest screen in town to watch your favorite sporting events. All Craft beers on one of the largest Draft selections on island and delicious Craft Cocktails developed by our seasoned, friendly Barstaff. Theroseandcrown.com

Coffee Shops

We provide delicious and nutritious snacks, meals, and treats inspired by our love of seasonal ingredients & local products. Located at the heart of historic downtown Nantucket, the CORNER TABLE at Broad & Federal sts is family-friendly with great wi-fi and comfortable nooks to eat, work, and play. We provide made-from-scratch, delicious and nutritious snacks, meals, and treats inspired by our love of seasonal ingredients and local products.Pick a book to read from the free library that lives along the windowsills. Choose from a variety of board games or join an impromptu chess match. The CORNER TABLE CAFE is not just a place to nourish your body, but a community that will cultivate your soul and mind.

Handlebar Café

Open daily fro 6:30am -6pm Coffee, community space, and killer wifi

508-825-5929 15 Washington Street

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

Light Food & Take-Out

Bartlett’s Farm

Open daily 8am to 6pm plus online shopping Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

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

The Bean

Open daily from 7 am Hot & Iced Coffees and Teas, Sandwiches, Salads

508-228-6215 4 India Street

Nantucket’s favorite coffee shop, THE BEAN, also serves delicious, freshly made salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods, and treats. Start your day with their Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich, a Yogurt Parfait, or a Chocolate Croissant with your freshly brewed cappuccino. If you’ve never tasted their hearty Milano Italian Sandwich or their Tacchino or their Vegan Sandwich, then it’s high time you did! Their Flatbreads have tasty toppings, and their salads are fresh and crisp. Take-out or eat in their cafe setting. You can call ahead or order online for faster service. mkt.com/the-bean-26/

Centre Street Bistro

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

The Corner Table Cafe 508-228-2665 Open Daily - It’s Party Time! in Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street cornertablenantucket.com a family–friendly community space to eat, work, & play

We provide delicious and nutritious snacks, meals, and treats inspired by our love of seasonal ingredients & local products. Located at the heart of historic downtown Nantucket, the CORNER TABLE at Broad & Federal sts is family-friendly with great wi-fi and comfortable nooks to eat, work, and play. We provide made-from-scratch, delicious and nutritious snacks, meals, and treats inspired by our love of seasonal ingredients and local products.Pick a book to read from the free library that lives along the windowsills. Choose from a variety of board games or join an impromptu chess match. The CORNER TABLE CAFE is not just a place to nourish your body, but a community that will cultivate your soul and mind.

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6215

508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Open till 2pm Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

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

“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds.

CrosswindsNantucket.com

The Bean

Open at 4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks

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vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces. bartlettsfarm.com

Dining Guide Downyflake

Open daily 6 am to 2 pm; Sunday 7am to 1pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

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

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 7:15am-10pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday Thanksgiving through Stroll Weekend FRESH NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOP ROLL: $19.95 corner of Easy & Broad sts.

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. One Nibble & You’re Hooked!

EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am 27 Fairgrounds Road Thanksgiving Buffet from noon to 7pm Thanksgiving Day and open New Year’s Eve with a Buffet till 8pm Affordable Family Dining

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

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4-8pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries.

The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons $5 Pizza on Sundays from 5-8pm (10” only) sophietspizza.com Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking.

Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice!

Thai House Nantucket

Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm Call ahead for faster service

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japaneseinspired 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. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

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Markets

Open daily 8am to 6pm plus online shopping Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

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Breeze Restaurant

Special Holiday Events & Meals New England Coastal Cuisine

Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh

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

Join us for festive holiday events that are Nautical and Nice at BREEZE Restaurant and The NANTUCKET HOTEL. We serve contemporary international Cuisine either in our main dining room or on our enclosed Terrace – complete with glowing fire pits. A little playful with a lot of style, BREEZE dinner menu features a delectable selection of fresh appetizers and entrees.

Special meals during the holiday season include Thanksgiving Buffet Feast on November 22 with live music from noon to 6 pm; Holly Jolly Christmas Stroll lunches, dinners, Sunday Brunch with Front Porch live music, Nov. 30-Dec. 2; Brunch with Santa, Dec. 16; dining events with live music on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; and our Nautical New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Party with Matty B, and separate Kids’ Party. Call us or visit thenantuckethotel.com for details and reservations or tickets. breezenantucket.com

Centre Street Bistro 508-228-8470 Dinner: Tues-Sun from 5:30-9:30pm; Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm 29 Centre Street “Eat and happiness will follow!”

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts from 8am to 1pm Saturday & Sunday; savory lunches Tuesday-Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Tuesday-Sunday from 5:30 to 9:30pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MC and Visa accepted. nantucketbistro.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar 508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Open till 2pm Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We have extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds.

CrosswindsNantucket.com

Downyflake

Open daily 6 am to 2 pm; Sunday 7am to 1pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

www.thedownyflake.com Known for their bountiful breakfasts and lunches every day, 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. Fresh squeezed juices, homemade soups, deli sandwiches, hot comfort food entrees. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, catering or event planning.

Dune

Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 5:30 pm

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

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

DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina 508-228-5418 7:15am-10pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday Thanksgiving through Stroll Weekend FRESH NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOP ROLL: $19.95 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. FREE CURB-SIDE DELIVERY! One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos.

Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food.

EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

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Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Thanksgiving Buffet from noon to 7pm Thanksgiving Day and open New Year’s Eve with a Buffet till 8pm Affordable Family Dining

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

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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. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party!

FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com

Fifty-Six Union

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

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…

FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner nightly from 5 pm; bar opens at 4:30. Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. fiftysixunion.com

Oran Mor

Open for Dinner Christmas Stroll Weekend Seasonal Fare; Fine Wine & Spirits

508-228-8655 2 South Beach Street

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T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking.

Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

Seafood

Glidden’s Island Seafood

Open Daily 1-6 pm Nantucket Bay Scallops! Order for the holidays. We ship!

508-228-0912 115 Pleasant Street

GLIDDEN’S SEAFOOD is the island’s oldest seafood company at 115 Pleasant Street (across from Cape Cod Five). Order your fresh Nantucket Bay Scallops now for the holidays. Traveling off-island? No worries, we can ship your scallops FedEx. We specialize in the island’s finest fish selection. We have holding tanks with live lobsters, and we’ll gladly cook them for you.

When you order your lobster, add some cooked and chilled shrimp to start your picnic. Or let us make you a New England Clambake. We also have steamer clams, P.E.I. mussels, local Pocomo Meadow oysters. We prepare fresh lobster cakes, lobster rolls, smoked blue pate, quahog chowder, and stuffed quahogs. gliddensislandseafood.com

Souza’s Seafood

Open from 9am 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

A Nantucket restaurant celebrating the island’s finest seasonal dishes, handcrafted cocktails and select wines. ORAN MOR is open for dinner Stroll Weekend Thursday-Sunday from 5:30 pm. Serving a special Stroll Prefix Menu on Friday and Saturday evenings. Join them for “No Mór Sunday Dinner,” where they will close the restaurant for the 2018 season in style! oranmorbistro.com

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.

508-228-7477 Dinner Mon.-Sat. from 5pm; Bar open 5pm-1am; Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes 9 India St

Thai House Nantucket

The Proprietors bar & table

The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients harvested on small Nantucket and New England farms. Chef Michael LaScola serves an adventurous menu of shareable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable and grain presentations. Guests can expect to see dishes playfully combining international flavors with ingredients from small farms and producers raised specifically for the restaurant. Dinner is served from 5 pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 10am to 2pm. The Proprietors bar open from 5 pm to 1 am. proprietorsnantucket.com

Rose & Crown

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest Draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our Scratch Made Eclectic Pub Fare. Food is served continuously from 11:30-10pm daily. We serve everything from lite bites, burgers, local seafood to mouth watering steaks and gluten free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu available and presenting Live Local Musicians for everyone to enjoy during dinner. theroseandcrown.com

The Seagrille

508-325-5700 Lunch 11:30 to 2 pm Mon-Sat. Dinner from 5pm; Bar opens at 5 pm 45 Sparks Ave Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine

THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented. Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily.

The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and enclosed patio dining also available. Reservations recommended.

Call us to book your celebration! theseagrille.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4-8pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries.

The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm $5 Pizza on Sundays from 5-8pm (10” only) 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. Sophie

Sushi 508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

Open daily 11am-9pm

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 Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Their sushi rolls are fresh and delicious, with specialties like an Orange Roll, Rainbow Roll, and Crunchy Roll. Pair the sushi with Miso Soup, Seaweed Salad, or Squid Salad. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

Nantucket Vineyard

Vineyard

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

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

ciscobrewers.com Stop by for a sample of our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour.

Wine & Spirits

Epernay Wine & Spirits 508-228-2755 Open Daily 12 noon to 6pm; Order online 1 North Beach Street Largest Rosé Selection, Craft Beer, Boutique Liquors, Artisanal Cheese, Premium Cigars The only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie + Certified Sommelier Kirk Baker invite you to join them for their FREE tastings on Thursday this week (and every week!), along with our Stroll Weekend tasting events! ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. Mention this ad for 20% off your rosé wine purchase (valid through 12.31.2018). We deliver! @epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay epernaywines.com

Petrichor Wine Bar

Wine Bar

Open from 5 pm; stroll in for some holiday cheer!

Wines, spirits, beers, and bites

617-283-9933 5 Chestnut Street

PETRICHOR is a new Nantucket Wine Bar for people who love to discover new grapes, blends, and regions. Stop by for some holiday cheer! We have more than 50 wines by the glass or by the bottle: sparkling, white, rose, and red wines that are refreshing and interesting as well as a number of Coravin Preserved selections of particular distinction. Petrichor also offers a number of spirits—malts, bourbons, a rotating selection of seasonal beer, and dessert wines— on a rotating basis. Our menu of pairings includes Fluffhead Beignets, Artisanal Cheese & Charcuterie, Malkia’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Bruschetta, House Marinated Castelvetrano Olives, and more! Call us for private parties and tastings. petrichorwinebar.com

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Holidays 2018

HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

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3 Vestal Street Established in 1908. View an outdoor scale model of the solar system, learn how to operate a sundial, and observe some sunspots. Learn about modern astronomy in our permanent indoor exhibit. Seasonal daily tour at 2pm.

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1 Vestal Street Built in 1790, tour what is now a museum dedicated to astronomer Maria Mitchell and her family. See artifacts from their daily life in the 19th century.

Open mid-June to Labor Day for guided tours, 10am-4pm.

13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, visit the restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory. On-going exhibits & films. 11am-4pm daily.

Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activityfor kids, a cross between a classic natural history museum, a zoo, and a science center. It is a great place to learn about the plants, animals, and birds of Nantucket. Open mid-June to Labor Day.

16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990.

28 Washington Street The Aquarium displays local Nantucket species and is an excellent place to learn about the amazing sealife around the island. Displays are always changing and range from crabs and shellfish to fish and eels. Seasonal.

Please visit mmo.org for more information

50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country.

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15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933.

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.

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.

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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.

1 India Street Books, periodicals, dvds and also a collection of art and artifacts on display from Nantucket’s history. Closed Sun & Mon.

Lower Main Street Once the warehouse of merchant William Rotch, look for the quarterboard naming his 3 Nantucket ships. In 1859, a group of former whaling captains bought it and gathered to play cribbage & tell tales of days at sea.

3 Federal Street Built in 1897.

2 Centre Street Built in 1831.

93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.

Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. 20 Fair Street Built in 1838.

29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use.

11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell.

49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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Island Fun & Shopping 508-422-7466

Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com

The Antiques Depot

Antiques 508-228-1287 2 South Beach St

Open daily; join us for holiday cheer!

One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops

One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antiques shops, offering quality 17th, 18th & 19th Century Formal and Country Furniture, Art, Pottery, Folk Art, Decoys, China Trade, Ancient Artifacts, and an extensive collection of Marine antiques and Scrimshaw. Proprietor Jack Fritsch also provides professional Personal Property Appraisals for estate, insurance and other purposes. Sharing five large rooms with Nantucket House Antiques and Interior Design Studio, opposite the Nantucket Yacht Club. Over the holidays featuring a special selection of Folk Artists Laurie Simpson quilts and Polly Minick hooked rugs. Visit nantucketantiquesdepot.com, and follow us on F, t, I. NantucketAntiquesDepot.com

James Robinson, Inc.

508-825-8909 2 South Beach Street

Open for Christmas Stroll Weekend Join us for Stroll Hospitality on December 1

For over one hundred years, James Robinson, Inc. have been fine purveyors of Antique Jewelry and Silver, English Handmade Silver, and Antique English and European Glass. Following our third summer on Island, during Christmas Stroll we feature an eclectic mix of Antique Jewels, Silver Table wares and novel Gifts, along with choice pieces from our extensive collection of Belgian Val St. Lambert colored Glass. We look forward to greeting you during the hours of 10 to 7, Friday and Saturday and 11 to 5 on Sunday. 508-825-8909 jrobinson.com

Nantucket House Antiques & Interior Design Studio Open daily Refined country antiques.

2 South Beach St 508-228-1287

A leading dealer of refined country antiques since 1973, specializing in English, American and Canadian furnishings, folk art and decorative accessories. Full service interior design, furniture restoration, and brass polishing services available. Featuring works by Nantucket artists including Kevin Paulsen, David Halliday, Piero Fenci and Liz Akamatsu. See our inventory at 2 South Beach St, across from the Nantucket Yacht Club or on 1st Dibs: www.nantuckethouse.com. 508-228-7648. Open 10 – 7 for Stroll weekend.

Blue Beetle

Apparel & Accessories 508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living.

We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Commonwealth

Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

508.680.1399 Open Daily from 10 am at 12 Oak Street

COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in items to turn your closet into cash!

Commonwealthnantucket.com

Erica Wilson

The Original Nantucket Necklace and much more!

Haberdashery of New England

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Welcome to our new home: 14 Easy Street, at the little red boat Fine apparel for men and for women Haberdashery of New England has a new location at 14 Easy Street, across from the iconic little red boat. Stop by and check out our lush cashmere, linens, and cottons. Italian weekend wear at its finest, for him and for her! @haberdasheryofne

Adventure / Eco-Tours

Nantucket Walkabout

Holidays 2018

508-228-9881 25 Main Street

The Designer of the Original Nantucket Medallions, sterling silver glass enamel necklaces made right here in Massachusetts! Exclusively available at Erica Wilson on Main Street. We ship worldwide! Stop in to see our great collections of clothing and accessories for the entire family. ericawilson.com

Island Cashmere

Cashmere, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

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

Joy West Collection

Open for the Holidays: Santa’s Favorite Stop!

Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

Joy West Collection located at 14 S. Waters Street offers a stunning and youthful collection of original and reproduction jewelry and clothing. Our Italian Linen and Baroque pearls are a must see for any events happening here on the island. Our new Greece & St. Bart’s Collection offer up soft macrame knits and a light and beautiful feel for walks on the beach or moonlit boat ride. Joy has searched the world over for the finest craftsmanship and most beautiful fabrics in order to make her store a one-of-a-kind place to shop. Swing by and say hi and see why everyone is saying, Joy West is their “favorite” store in Nantucket! We are kitty corner from The Dreamland Theatre! www.joyjewelry.com

Made on Nantucket

Open Daily - Celebrating 25 Years on Nantucket A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET offers a unique selection of hand-decorated repurposed denim shorts, jeans, and jackets, along with multi-colored and textured Neck Candy scarves — all made on Nantucket by Kathleen A. Duncombe. Don’t miss their limited edition Stroll Pochettes, exclusively at MADE ON NANTUCKET.

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Open daily from 10am with extended hours Stroll Weekend Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience.

MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made 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.

Nantucketreds.com

Peter Beaton

down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

Remy Creations

Open for the holiday season Stroll Weekend Lifestyle line of clothing & accessories

16 Old South Wharf

Stunning shawls for all seasons, gorgeous cashmere sweaters, must have dresses, beautiful accessories, unique gifts and all the apparel and accessories you need for summer and for holiday giving. Always stunning and great colors. Join us during Christmas Stroll weekend for specials and suprises!

RemyCreations.com

Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing

The UPS Store 508-325-8884 Open Mon-Sat Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Locally owned and operated New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road THE UPS STORE has moved! Stop by their new location at 61 Old South Road for 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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Island Fun & Shopping Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 19 Washington St. Open daily 10-6pm Sunday 11-4pm Holiday Small Works Exhibit Opening Nov. 23 & Cool Yule Party Nov. 30 The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & Seward Johnson Gallery is the only gallery that exclusively shows the work of Nantucket artists. Over the years, it has become the primary source for art on the island. The downtown building hosts a year-round schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and community-oriented arts events like our annual museum-quality exhibition drawn from the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one or several of our many wonderful art classes. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery

Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill Annual Stroll Drawing at 4pm on December 1

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com

Ireland Galleries

508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs. Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!

Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110

Open Daily - Celebrating 25 Years on Nantucket Annual Old South Wharf Raffle Drawing Dec. 1 Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss our collection of pre-owned Nantucket art — new this season! We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, and Bill Dickson. They have a stunning collection of original silk screens and framed minioffset litho prints by Donn Russell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, and Amy Burrough. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).

Michael Gaillard Studio

917-331-7723 2 South Beach Street

Open for Stroll Weekend Art Photography

MICHAEL GAILLARD works primarily with an 8 x 10 film camera, creating images that are at once detailed records of place and discrete formal abstractions. Originally from Nantucket and now based in New York, Michael has degrees froms Stanford and Columbia Universities. His artwork has been exhibited in New York, California, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and is held in private collections internationally. michaelgaillard.com

Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist

Studio by Appointment

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

Miki shows regularly at the Artists Association of Nantucket. To visit her studio, please call 508-332-2553. mikilovett.com

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

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

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

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

Nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

Holidays 2018

Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints

508-325-1842 17 Old South Wharf

Open Daily - SPECIAL COUPON in this paper The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku

Gyotaku is the art of creating prints of genuine fish on delicate handmade rice paper. This art form captures and reproduces the exact characteristics and features of an individual fish. First practiced in the early 1800s in Asia, Gyotako provided an accurate means of measuring and recording a commercial fisherman’s actual catch. At PETE’S FRESH FISH PRINTS, Pete’s art expresses a variety of compositions, textures, and colors through this unique art form, breaking through yet keeping with the traditional boundaries. Stop by to see his unique art and variety of holiday gifts, including prints, notecards, placemats, coasters, and serving trays. Bring in the special coupon in this paper. petesfreshfishprints.net

Banking

Cape Cod 5

888-225-4636 Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street

Open Monday-Saturday

We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys.

Bike Rentals

Cooks Cycle

Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond.

Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com

Nantucket Bike Shop

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

Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

“Harvey A. Young’s Bicycle Shop “started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with more than 85 years in business, the 3rd generation is running YOUNG’S. The Youngs and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. Check out the website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island.” Reservation & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

Yesterday’s Island

Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide

508-228-9165 In print, online, on your cell phone

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 48 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

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

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for nearly 50 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events. mitchellsbookcorner.com

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Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

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

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

Buses

NRTA

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

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

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 now provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes.

See our schedule in this paper or visit nrtawave.com for complete information or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $2 or $3 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. nrtawave.com

Affordable Rentals

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

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

Nantucketislandrentacar.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Young’s Bicycle Shop added cars and 4x4’s to their rental fleet in the late 1970s. 4-door JEEP WRANGLERS and HONDA CIVIC SEDANS are their vehicle choices this year. Their Jeeps have manually convertible soft tops with both Town of Nantucket and Great Point beach driving stickers. The Civics are 4-door models with seat belts for 5. All YOUNG’S vehicles come equipped with windshield wipers if it rains (not likely), heaters if it’s cold (not this year), and AC if it’s too hot (it rarely gets too hot on Nantucket). Request a reservation at their website, call during open hours to check price and book a confirmed reservation or come by the shop to see what’s available today. youngsbicycleshop.com

Caretaking

ACKtive Complete Services, Inc.

508-292-5502

Full Service Property Management

ACKtive Complete Services, Inc. should be your first thought when it comes to your island property. We offer full service property management. We manage rentals, provide cleaning services, handle repairs. We oversee properties and solve your property issues for both tenants and owners. Fully insured.

Children’s Apparel

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Open daily from 10am with extended hours Stroll Weekend Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

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Cigars 508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Open Stroll Weekend, Nov. 30, Dec. 1 & 2 Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

AckGrayLady.com Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, around the corner from Ralph Lauren). Call to arrange a Cigar Bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.

Classes & Workshops

Artists Association of Nantucket

Open Year-Round Classes & Workshops for all ages

508-228-0722 Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many edia including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, 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 and for all ages. nantucketarts.org

Nantucket Culinary Center

508-228-2665 22 Federal Street

Open Daily Classes, Workshops, Special Dinners

Car Rentals

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

Holidays 2018

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience.

MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion.

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

Nantucketreds.com

Nantucket Culinary Center (NCC) is a campus of creativity where on any given day you’ll find a local fishmonger mixing it up with cooking school students in the demonstration kitchen, young entrepreneurs breaking bread and making plans down in the café, and a classroom kitchen that literally lights up the night for a block around us with laughter and joy. Visit our website to learn more about upcoming classes and events. nantucketculinary.com

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Confections

Free sample available: just ask!

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

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

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

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

Unique Artisan Chocolates Created Fresh!

Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

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

Open year-round. nantucketchocolate.com

Consignment & Thrift

Island Treasures

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

508-228-0789 17B North Beach Street

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more.

There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find.

Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.

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Island Fun & Shopping Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2019 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

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

nantucket.net/photos/contests.php This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world.

Winners of the 2018 Contest are online at nantucket.net. The 2018 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2019. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners.

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

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

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

508-325-8884 New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road

Nantucket’s UPS STORE has moved! Stop by their new location at 61 Old South Road for a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps & metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes.

THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plus they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Craft Show

28th Annual Christmas Stroll Crafts Show

508-228-5755 Friday, Nov. 30 from 1-7 pm upstairs at 11 Centre Street, Preservation Institute Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 am-5 pm Representing 40 Island Artisans & Craftspeople Friday, November 30 from 1-7pm and Saturday, December 1 from 9am-5pm, the 28th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL CRAFTS SHOW will be held downtown in the Preservation Institute, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. More than 30 of Nantucket’s favorite artisans will be selling ornaments, textiles, pottery, fine jewelry, paintings, wood carvings, and more. There’s something for everyone on your list at Nantucket’s longest running crafts show.

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981

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

Open year-round. Come enjoy a complimentary tasting of delectable chocolate. nantucketchocolate.com

Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest

Share photos of your wedding and win cash!

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Furniture

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 Thai House restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com arrowheadfurniture.com

ACK 4170

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Gifts

508.680.1777 Open for your holiday shopping!

1A Old North Wharf (at Easy Street) Beautiful gifts & products created by small makers & artists Visit our NEW store on Easy Street! A gift boutique featuring small makers and artists creating beautiful, high-quality gifts, jewelry, home decor, art and accessories. Our ACK 4170™ apparel is salty good! Receive a free Stroll 2018 Ornament with $40 purchase (while they last!), and don’t miss our display in the Stop & Shop lot on Saturday, December 1.

ACK4170.com

Freedman’s of Nantucket

Open Daily - Annual Stroll Sale - 50% off Join us Stroll Weekend for Glogg & Butter Cookies

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

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

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Nantucket Artisans Collective

Open Stroll Weekend, Nov. 30, Dec. 1 & 2 Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

The Nantucket Artisans Collective is a group of artists and artisans who live and work on Nantucket. This is a unique opportunity to visit with, and purchase art from the participating local artists. High quality Nantucket-made pottery, jewelry, textiles, confections, fine art, and gifts galore.

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

AckGrayLady.com

508-680-4081 Annual Thanksgiving Crafts Show Fri., Nov. 23 11am-6pm & Sat., Nov. 24 10am-5pm upstairs at 11 Centre St, The Preservation Institute

Cranberry Products

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Free sample available: just ask!

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

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

Hill’s of Nantucket

Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Island Weaves 508-221-8343 Open Mon.-Fri. from 10am-noon & 2-4 pm Studio-Shop at 44 Hooper Farm Road Heirloom quality handwoven throws, rugs, shawls, baby blankets

Weaver Karin Ganga Sheppard grew up on Nantucket and learned her craft from two master weavers. Her products are crafted from high-quality natural fibers and include throws made from silk, alpaca, cotton, chenille, and mohair. Karin’s versatile line also includes multi-fiber scarves, washable cotton baby blankets, and rugs made from recycled towels, jeans and khaki pants. You can find a wonderful selection in the weaving studio or she will work with you to help you choose just the right color for a custom order. NEW THIS SEASON: stunning jackets for men. Visit her in her studio—it’s a short drive out of town or take the NRTA Mid-Island Loop

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to the Brinda Lane stop. It’s just a 10-minute ride to watch the magic!

Made on Nantucket

Open Daily - Celebrating 25 Years on Nantucket Jewelry, Bakelite, Art Glass, & much more

IslandWeaves.com

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

Don't miss the 2018 Nantucket Stroll Christmas ornament, exclusively at MADE ON NANTUCKET. They also have a large selection of one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, including limited edition Stroll Pochettes and Donn Russell framed mini offset litho prints for just $49! Jewelry

by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, and Amy Burrough. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. This season we are featuring pre-owned Nantucket art.

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

Get your authentic Christmas Stroll Scarf before they sell out!

Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. Get your authentic Nantucket Christmas Stroll knit scarf before they sell out! You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

Open Year-Round Residential & Commercial Signs, Quarterboards

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

As you walk along the cobblestone streets of Nantucket you see Paul & Jean’s handiwork at every turn, from traditional to whimsical—they are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. At NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART, 167 Orange Street, you’ll find treasures by both Master Carver Paul McCarthy and Folk Artist Jean Petty. On the Gallery side you’ll see the work of local artists including originals by Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop with carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards created by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made.

Shipping available. nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

The Nantucket Collection

917-640-1484

Visit them online at thenantucketcollection.net Celebrating Nantucket’s Classic and Preppy Style We are all thinks preppy & classic, striped & gingham, blue & white and pink & green! our online shop has a large selection of ACK gifts for the home & entertaining, adorable things for her, sharp gifts for him, and sweet ACK baby & children’s gifts. thenantucketcollection.net

Signs, Banners, & Posters

Open Monday - Saturday

508-325-8884 New location, same great service: 61 Old South 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.

Peter Beaton

Hats

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

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

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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.

Nantuckethospital.org

Home Decor

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

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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 arrowheadfurniture.com meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com

Freedman’s of Nantucket

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

Open Daily - Annual Stroll Sale - 50% off Join us Stroll Weekend for Glogg & Butter Cookies

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

Nantucket.net

Internet 508-228-6777

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

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

Call Nantucket

Island Apps

Your telephone book for Nantucket

FREE download for IOS and Android

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

TACKzee

Ready when you are — taxi service when you need it!

508-901-9311 Download the free app!

Find a Nantucket taxi fast! TACKzee connects you to Nantucket taxi companies .tACKzee.com Fast, simple, and secure, this mobile app that will allow you to connect to local Nantucket taxi companies in a few taps on your phone! No need to round-robin dial, or sift through business cards from previous rides! NO MORE SURGE CHARGES! Surge Charges are what those other ride share companies tack on during busy season on the island! It can be as high as $100+ to get a 6 mile ride during peak season (yes, that’s really what they charge)! The TACKzee app charges standard base fare rates defined by the Town of Nantucket and charge a small app booking fee. Simply download the app and get a local Nantucket driver to your location fast!

Blue Beetle

Jewelry 508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Jewelry & Gifts

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living.

We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Diana Kim England, Goldsmiths

508-228-3766

Hand-crafted jewelry DIANA KIM ENGLAND Goldsmiths offers unique handcrafted jewelry in fine metals and gems.

Diana Kim England is well-known on the island for her jewelry making and designing, and her custom jewelry is in high demand. Her website offers an ever-changing display of one-ofa-kind jewelry: rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets. Consider Craftsmanship. Visit our web site dianakimengland.com or call 508-228-3766, 800-343-1468. www.dianakimengland.com

Erica Wilson

25 Main Street

508-228-9881 The Original Nantucket Necklace and much more!

The Designer of the Original Nantucket Medallions, sterling silver glass enamel necklaces made right here in Massachusetts! Exclusively available at Erica Wilson on Main Street. We ship worldwide! Stop in to see our great collections of clothing and accessories for the entire family. ericawilson.com

Jennifer Greenwood Jewelry

Open for the holidays; extended hours for Stroll Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry

508-901-9282 upstairs at 2 Union Street

You’ll find something extra special JENNIFER GREENWOOD’s new downtown studio, upstairs at 2 Union Street. Each piece is a work of art using gems, geodes, agate, opals, and more.

Earrings rings, pendants, and more, her style is new and hip, blended with classic looks,

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Island Fun & Shopping gorgeous natural materials, and traditional technique. For a one-of-a-kind gift for yourself or someone you love, head up the steps under the 2 Union Street sign just a few steps off Main Street to JENNIFER GREENWOOD JEWELRY. Extended hours Columbus Day Weekend: FridayMonday from 10:30am to 5 pm. @jennifergreenwoodjewelry

Jessica Hicks Nantucket 508-414-1330 Featured in “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren

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

Jessica hand crafts each piece in her studio on Nantucket Island.

JessicaHicks.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces.

We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others.

Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com

Jola

Passionate statements... Beautiful Holiday Gifts Studio-Gallery of goldsmith and designer JOLAnta Gutnik

508-325-6999 29 Centre Street

jolasjewelry.com Located at 29 Centre Street, JOLA Jewelry Design Studio is open every day. Since 2001, Jola’s handmade creations like anchor and mermaid bracelets and pendants are inspired by the island. Come watch her at work with the torch and witness the process of jewelry making. Her fine jewelry is hand made in gold and sterling silver usually combined with gems and pearls.

Customized orders are available and all pieces can be modified. Truly authentic “Made on Nantucket” jewelry of the finest kind. Come discover the island’s most hidden treasure.

The Love Shack by Lola

Open for Stroll with an End of Year Sale!

10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!

LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, soaps and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! Don’t miss our end of year sale November 30 & December 1. lolacompany.com

Made on Nantucket

Open Daily - Celebrating 25 Years on Nantucket A unique collection of jewelry, apparel, gifts, & art

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

Just in at MADE ON NANTUCKET are a gorgeous collections of estate Native American jewelry and estate sterling silver Mexican jewelry with mother-of-pearl and abalone. Unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets, belt buckles — all at prices that will delight you! Start your holiday shopping early at MADE ON NANTUCKET.

Nantucket Pearl Company

Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list!

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass.

On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearls.com

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

Inspired and Creative Jewelry Stroll soiree and surprise sales on Nov. 30

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street Photos with Santa on Dec. 1

Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well

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as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.228.2132. susanlisterlocke.com

Linen Service

Linen Drops

1-844-9-linens

HOLIDAYS18 for free delivery & pickup this holiday season Celebrate the Holidays in Total Comfort Enjoy the holidays and leave your linens to us. LINEN DROPS provides convenient, reliable, resort quality linen service: great for homeowners, perfect for your rental properties! We offer secure online ordering and impeccable customer service. Visit LinenDrops.com for more details and use special code HOLIDAYS18 for complimentary delivery and pick-up. LinenDrops.com

Mortgages & Banking

Cape Cod Five

508-247-1709; 508-247-1795 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street

Open Monday-Friday

CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-2471795 or visit their website at www.capecodfive.com

Museums & Sites

Nantucket Basket Festival & Market

508-228-1177

10am to 4:30 pm on Friday, Nov. 30 & Saturday, Dec. 1 Gifts from traditional to the unexpected 49 Union Street, a short walk from Main St. Weaving Nantucket’s past into its future, the NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM is THE place to go to learn about this island craft and why these baskets are so treasured. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the Lightship Basket’s significance for future generations. Located in the historic district, the Museum is a five minute walk from lower Main Street. Parking available. Don’t miss the 8th annual Nantucket Basket Festival & Market, 10 am to 4:30 pm on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1. Enjoy weaving demonstrations, refreshments, free admission to the museum. One-of-a-kind baskets by island weavers will be on sale! nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org

Nantucket Historical Association Nantucket’s #1 rated attraction!

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

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

Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

arrowheadnursery.com ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond the Thai House 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.

Real Estate Rentals & Sales

Compass Rose Real Estate

Open Daily & Available Online Rentals and Sales; Free Market Analysis

508-325-5500 137A Orange Street

The expert team at COMPASS ROSE REAL ESTATE is as passionate about real estate as we are about our beautiful Nantucket Island. We have lived, worked, and raised our families here, and know well what makes each Nantucket neighborhood so special. Sharing our local knowledge is what we do best. We have enjoyed helping people to sell, buy, and rent Nantucket properties since 1996. We take pride in handling all the details, wrapping up the loose ends, and ensuring a smooth trouble-free transaction. We have learned that unparalleled service earns our customers’ loyalty. compassroserealestate.com

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Shoes

Island Cashmere

St. Paul’s Christmas Market 508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Open daily from 10am with extended hours Stroll Weekend

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience.

MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made 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.

Nantucketreds.com

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Open Stroll Weekend, Nov. 30, Dec. 1 & 2 Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Special Events 508-228-1894

Preview Party Nov. 20; Display Nov. 21, 23, 24, 25 Wreaths on display in the Whaling Museum

The Nantucket Historical Association again presents the holiday magic of their annual FESTIVALS WREATHS. The festive preview party is Tuesday, November 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm; tickets $75. The Festival of Wreaths opens to the public on Nov. 21 at 10am and continues Friday, November 23 from 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday, November 24 from 10 to 5 pm. Sunday, November 25, the festival is open from 10am to 2pm, when the Silent Auction Winners will be announced. The festival is held in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. The display is closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 22. nha.org

25th Annual Festival of Trees

508-228-1894

Nov. 30 to Dec. 31, 10am to 5pm; closed Christmas Day More than 80 festively decorated trees on display Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. For the 25th year, the Nantucket Historical Association presents the holiday magic of their Festival of Trees. Tickets are on sale (while they last) for the Festive Preview Party on Thursday, November 29 from 6-8pm. The festival opens to the public on Friday, November 30 from 10 am, and continues daily from 10 am to 5 pm. The display is closed on Christmas Day. Don’t miss our special Holiday House displays and the Holiday Magic with caroling, treats, and childfriendly crafts from 2-5 pm on Sunday, December 9. nha.org

Holiday House Tour

508-228-5269 Tour decorated homes; Tickets at The Corner Table & Visitor Services Tickets $50 to house tour & to the Festival of Trees Friday, Nov. 30th 4:30-7:30 pm

The 36th Annual Holiday House Tour this year features 3 Holiday Events all on one evening for one ticket! The Holiday House Tour features NHA and private homes decorated for the holidays and music performed by NMC teachers and students. Admission to the Festival of Trees in the Nantucket Whaling Museum the evening of the tour is included, as well as a festive reception with food and caroling in the Whaling Museum. Tickets are available in advance at fonps.org and at the Chamber of Commerce on lower Main St. Mon-Fri and at Visitors Services on Federal St on Nov. 28 & 29. The day of the tour, tickets will be sold in The Corner Table at the corner of Broad and Federal sts. starting at 2 pm. Proceeds benefit The Friends of Nantucket Public Schools. fonps.org

The Nantucket Hotel & Resort

Open year-round Festive Holiday Events that are Nautical & Nice!

Saturday, December 1 from 9:30 am to 3 pm Cool Gifts, Hot Food, Shopping, and Fun

508-228-4730 77 Easton Street

Join us for festive holiday events that are nautical and nice! On Christmas Stroll Weekend, we are hosting spectacular Dining Events, Glowing Fire Pits, and Front Porch Live Music and Cocktails. Savor Brunch with Santa on December 16, 24, and 25. And don’t miss our Nautical New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Party with Matty B with the first ever Anchor Drop and 2019 Countdown from the top of THE NANTUCKET HOTEL at 5pm for families and at midnight for

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St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street

ST. PAUL’S CHRISTMAS MARKET is a great place to do your shopping and to relax on Stroll Saturday with cool gifts and hot food. Just a few steps off Main Street at 16 Fair Street, the Christmas Market is open from 9:30 am to 3 pm on Stroll Saturday, December 1. Great gifts and fabulous gifts, antiques, handcrafted specialty items, baked goods, and Christmas greens and decorations will all be for sale. Don’t miss the silent auction! Lunch (from 11 am to 2:30pm) features chili, chowder, vegetarian soup, quiche, hot dogs, salad, and dessert. You’ll find us around the corner from Murray’s Toggery Shop, a few steps up Fair Street.

St. Paul’s Stroll Concert & Preview Party

Friday, November 30 from 6:30-9 pm Creches, Carols, Cakes, & Champagne

St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street

Tour a unique Creche display and enjoy a concert of traditional and contemporary Christmas music at ST. PAUL’S CHURCH at 16 Fair Street. After the concert, enjoy dessert and libations plus an exclusive opportunity for ticket holders to shop at The Christmas Market from 8-9pm, before it opens to the public on Saturday. Tickets are $25 at the door: cash or credit card.

Sunglasses

Summer Shades

The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.

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20th Annual Festival of Wreaths

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508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

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

Taxi

TACKzee

508-901-9311 Download the free app!

Ready when you are — taxi service when you need it!

Find a Nantucket taxi fast! TACKzee connects you to Nantucket taxi companies. tACKzee.com Fast, simple, and secure, this mobile app that will allow you to connect to local Nantucket taxi companies in a few taps on your phone! No need to round-robin dial, or sift through business cards from previous rides! NO MORE SURGE CHARGES! Surge Charges are what those other ride share companies tack on during busy season on the island! It can be as high as $100+ to get a 6 mile ride during peak season (yes, that’s really what they charge)! The TACKzee app charges standard base fare rates defined by the Town of Nantucket and charge a small app booking fee. Simply download the app and get a local Nantucket driver to your location fast!

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET through December 9 Community Theatre at It’s Finest

508-228-4305 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St

TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 60 years. Their 2018 Season continues with the holiday delight MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. This musical version of the holiday classic is a fun way to start your holiday season. Tickets are on sale now for this production. For tickets, passes, and subscriptions, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305, stop by upstairs at 50 Main Street, or visit theatreworkshop.com

Tours - Beach

Natural History Tour

at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Volunteers needed

508-228-5646 nantucket@thetrustees.org

The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest and savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line.

Call to volunteer as Beach Stewards, Gatehouse Ambassador, Lighthouse Keeper, Coastal Monitor, ad for Beach Cleanups. thetrustees.org/ccwr

Tours - Van

Ara’s Van Tours Text/Call 508-228-1951 9:30am or 10am & 12:30pm or later in the day TEXT for pickup 1.5 to 2-hour van tour; private charters available 2015+2016+2017+2018 TRIP ADVISOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: ARA’S TOURS! Enjoy waterfront summer homes; Brant Point Light, Historic 1800 homes; a 1746 Windmill; Great Point Light; a Cranberry Bog, Sankaty Head Light; and, rose covered cottages of ‘Sconset.

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Island Fun & Shopping ...on a clear day we can see all three lighthouses! Private charters available ...the value is there. TEXT 508.228.1951 call for pickup. We STOP for photographs. arastours.com

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Toys

The Toy Boat

508-228-4552 Straight Wharf #41

Open Daily - FREE Stroll Raffle for Kids Dec. 1 at 4 pm Specializing in handmade & imported toys

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 Ford 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 13/4 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.

THE TOY BOAT, the island’s oldest specialty toy store, represents handmade and unusual items including those designed and made on the island. Locally made toys include bears, dolls, a mermaid who lives in her own shell, creative art kits, games and puzzles. The “Harbor Series” is a group of boats, lighthouses, and other harbor-related items designed to be used independently or collectively to replicate a harbor. Highlighting the series is the world famous “Rainbow Fleet.” Other specialty items include handblown glass marbles, matryoshka dolls, tin wind-ups, and other collectibles. Their carefully selected books emphasize local subject matter, a wide variety of which are autographed by local, national, and international authors and illustrators. Stop by the TOY BOAT for the best toys the island has to offer! Located on Straight Wharf, across from the Hy-Line. thetoyboat.com

Tours - Walking

Transportation Boat

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

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

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466 Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”

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

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

Tours by Bike

Nantucket Bike Tours

Hy-Line Cruises

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

Steamship Authority

508-825-5362 31 Washington Street

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

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

Nantucket Weddings

Enter our Photo Contest

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

Weddings

508-228-9165, ext. 101 All you need to plan a wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary

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

Nantucketweddings.com

Enter our Photo Contest!

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

Deadline: September 15, 2019 Send us your original Nantucket photos and be entered to win $300 first prize or $150 second prize!

High resolution photos of Nantucket can be emailed to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com For contest rules, inffo ormation, and past winners visit Nantucket.nett//photos/contests.php

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10 AM to 5 PM - End of Year Sale at The Love Shack It’s the most wonderful time for this fabulous sale featuring samples and select Love Shack goods. Love Shack, 10 Old South Warf. LolaCompany.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Sale at Island Cashmere Visit them Stroll Weekend at 32 Centre Street for up to 70% off.

10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Haberdashery Celebrating 40 years with up to 70% off in your favorite island shop! Haberdashery of New England, 14 Easy Street.

10 AM to 7 PM - Stroll Soiree & Surprise Sales!!

Open all day with surprise sales and a special Stroll Soiree from 5-7pm. Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street. 508-228-2132 10 AM to 7 PM - Stroll into Made on Nantucket Enter the free Old South Wharf Raffle and buy the exclusive 2018 Made on Nantucket Stroll Ornament. Made on Nantucket, 18 Old South Warf.

10:30 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous - The Story of Nantucket Led by 3 time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl this 3/4 mi. walk tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20, $15 for 65+ & teens $5 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India sts. 10 min early.

11 AM to 4 PM - Annual Holiday Sale & Refreshments at Freedman’s Enjoy butter cookies and Swedish Glogg while you shop for gifts up to 50% off!

Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street. 508-228-3291 11 AM to 4 PM - Annual Christmas Stroll Fun & Raffle Stop by G.S. Hill Gallery and The Nantucket Pearl Company at 40 Straight Wharf to celebrate the holidays with refreshments and their annual raffle drawing. Drawing held at 4 PM on Stroll Saturday. Dec. 1st.

11 AM to 7:30 PM - NHA Holiday Houses Visit Hadwen House, at 96 Main St, Thomas Macy House at 99 Main, & Greater Light at 8 Howard St to see the homes adorned for the holidays. $20. Tickets incl. admission to the Festival of Trees. Holiday Houses are open through December.

11:30 AM to 9 PM - Christmas Stroll Dining - All Day, The Nantucket Hotel Your Christmas Stroll experience will be merrier when you partake of our special holiday a la carte, All-Day Menu in the Grand Ballroom at the Nantucket Hotel. A separate a la carte Children’s Menu available. Relax & enjoy a cocktail around cozy fire pits in our glass-enclosed Breeze Indoor/Outdoor Terrace. Stroll Dining Reservations suggested. 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730 TheNantucketHotel.com 12 to 2 PM - A Toast to Stroll Aperitivo Tasting Experience the taste of Amaro + Bitters all wrapped up into one nice holiday package at this tasting of Galliano L’Aperitivo. Perfect in a Stroll Spritz, on the rocks or in a modified classic cocktail, Cin-Cin! Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street.

508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 12 to 3 PM - Christmas Stroll Live Entertainment on The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch Join The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch for some live music by performer Matthew Hutchinson. Warm and cozy blankets are included and a light bites menu and cocktails are available. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. fb@thenantuckethotel.com 508-228-4730 TheNantucketHotel.com 1 to 3:30 PM - Jamie’s Solo Junk Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 1 to 5 PM - Research Center Open Hours The Research Center is open for anyone to interact with and learn about our biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or just think about science. Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 1 to 7 PM - 28th Annual Christmas Stroll Craft Show One of the largest collections of items handmade on Nantucket : jewelry, textiles, art, and much more. Nantucket Artisans Collective, upstairs at 11 Centre Street.

2 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only.

Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

3 to 5 PM - Bubbles & Burgundy Wine Tasting Join host Michael Curran, New England Regional Manager of Frederick Wildman & Sons, to enjoy a taste of holiday must-haves. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 3 to 5 PM - Makerspace for Teens - Ugly Christmas Sweaters Come and hot-glue gobs of glitz and tackiness on to a sweater you’ll be proud to say you made yourself! All tools and materials will be supplied. Teens in grades 612 Registration Required. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org continued on page 48

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3 to 6 PM - Christmas Stroll Live Entertainment on The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch Join The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch for some live music by performer Sean Lee. Warm and cozy blankets are included and a light bites menu and cocktails are available. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. fb@thenantuckethotel.com 508228-4730 TheNantucketHotel.com 4 to 7 PM - Jeff Tuohy Trio Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Corner of Federal & India street, by Atheneum fence. 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Cool Yule Holiday Party Celebrate the holiday season with AAN artists amid a display of special art works for the special season at this Cool Yule Holiday Party. Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. 508-228-0294 NantucketArts.org 6 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 6:30 to 9 PM - Stroll Concert & Preview Party Tour a unique Creche display. 7pm Concert - Traditional and contemporary Christmas music. 8pm - Dessert & Libations. plus exclusive opportunity for ticket holders to shop at The Christmas Market from 8 to 9 PM. St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair Street. $25 per person. 508-228-0916 www.stpaulschurchnantucket.org 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Corner of Federal & India street, by Atheneum fence. 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

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Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on the island via a Coast Guard vessel and ride up Main Street in a horse-drawn carriage with the Town Crier. Carolers, bell ringers, student choirs, and other musicians perform.

8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 3 PM - Stroll Weekend Wreath Workshop We provide the supplies, instruction and tips, you get to be creative! Decorate your 12” wreath with scallop shells, pine cones, berries, glitter sprays, fancy baubles, & more. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:40 AM - Very Hungry Vertebrates Come see our overwintering animals get fed and learn about their feeding ecology and how the seasons affect them in our newest feeding program. Registration Required. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 12 PM - Holiday Cookie Decorating Decorate freshly baked cookies for the holidays. Decorate in-house (seating is firstcome, first-served) to take the kit home:$24 per dozen. Decorating kits are also online. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 NantucketCookie.net 9 AM to 2 PM - “Stroll On In” to Nantucket Culinary Stroll on in to Nantucket Culinary to take part in our ‘Tis the Seasoning Open House Celebration! On the first floor of the Culinary Center is a marketplace with local goods, a cash bar with seasonal cocktails, & more! Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 9 AM to 5 PM - 28th Annual Christmas Stroll Craft Show One of the largest collections of items handmade on Nantucket : jewelry, textiles, art, and much more. Nantucket Artisans Collective, upstairs at 11 Centre Street.

9:30 AM to 2 PM - Christmas Stroll Used Book Sale Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 9:30 AM to 3 PM - Christmas Market Shop gifts, fabulous finds, unique antiques, Christmas decorations, seasonal decor, fresh greens & wreaths, baked goods, handcrafts, silent auction. Lunch 11am2:30pm. St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair St. 508-228-0916 stpaulschurchnantucket.org 10 to 11 AM - Winter Walk with Allen Reinhard Travel through a small, fascinating hardwood forest that extends to the shores of west Polpis Harbor with opportunities to see herons, egrets, shellfish and other in-

habitants of this ecologically rich area. Walk is between 1 and 1.5 miles long. This event is free but registration is required. NantucketConservation.org 10 AM to 2 PM - Saltmarsh Holiday Sale and Open House Stop by during the Christmas Stroll for a cup of hot cider and a sweet treat. Learn what Saltmarsh Senior Center offers. Plenty of parking. 81 Washington St Ext. 10 AM to 4 PM - Celebrate Stroll at 2 South Beach Street Enjoy holiday cheer with the businesses at 2 S. Beach St, around the corner from the Whaling Museum.

10 AM to 4 PM - Kid’s Christmas Stroll Raffle Stop in for a free raffle ticket to this drawing for kids at The Toy Boat, 41 Straight Warf. 508-228-4552 TheToyBoat.com 10 AM to 4 PM - Stroll Celebration at ACK 4170 Shop for beautiful gifts created by small makers and artists PLUS receive a free Stroll 2018 Ornament with $40 purchase while they last. ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf at Easy Street.. ACK4170.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Haberdashery Celebrating 40 years with up to 70% off in your favorite island shop! Haberdashery of New England, 14 Easy Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists and children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. Open in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. free. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Sale at Island Cashmere Visit them Stroll Weekend at 32 Centre Street for up to 70% off.

10 AM to 5 PM - Christmas Stroll Holiday Cheer Join the businesses at 2 South Beach Street today for holiday cheer. Antiques, jewelry, photography, and fine food. Happy Strolling!

10 AM to 5 PM - End of Year Sale at The Love Shack It’s the most wonderful time for this fabulous sale featuring samples and select Love Shack goods. Love Shack, 10 Old South Warf. LolaCompany.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Surprises at REMY Stroll specials & surprises at REMY, 16 Old South Wharf. REMYCreations.com 10 AM to 5:30 PM - Stroll Soiree, *Santa & Surprise Sales!!

Stroll Soiree at The Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street. 508-228-2132 photos with Santa from 3:30 to 5:30 pm 10 AM to 7 PM - Stroll into Made on Nantucket Enter the free Old South Wharf Raffle and buy the exclusive 2018 Made on Nantucket Stroll Ornament. Made on Nantucket, 18 Old South Warf.

10:30 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous - The Story of Nantucket Led by the 3 time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl this 3/4 mi, 85 min, stroll tells the dynamic story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20, $15 for 65+ and teens (13+) $5 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India Sts. 10 min early. No Reservations Necessary. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Peter Saverine, “Jenny’s Pennies” Book Signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 11 AM to 12:15 PM - Free Author Talk: Everett U. Crosby, The Making Of Nantucket Book sale and signing following the talk. FNantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 11 AM to 4 PM - Annual Christmas Stroll Fun & Raffle Stop by G.S. Hill Gallery and The Nantucket Pearl Company at 40 Straight Wharf to celebrate the holidays with refreshments and their annual raffle drawing. Drawing held at 4 PM on Stroll Saturday. Dec. 1st.

11 AM to 4 PM - End-of-Year Blowout Sale at The Love Shack Up to 50% off one-of-a-kind, select jewelry & Love Shack items. Don’t miss the exclusive Alp-N-Rock Christmas Stroll Henley. Love Shack, 10 Old South Warf. LolaCompany.com 11 AM to 4 PM - Annual Holiday Sale & Refreshments at Freedman’s Enjoy butter cookies and Swedish Glogg while you shop for gifts up to 50% off!

Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre Street. 508-228-3291 11 AM to 4:30 PM - Stroll Entertainment Stop by the stage to enjoy eclectic performances by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket, The Boys and Girls Club, Susan Berman, PJ Moody, The Accidentals & Naturals, and more! All on the stage set up in the middle of Main Street. Presented by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

11 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Open House Visit the shops and studios at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main) for holiday cheer and to shop for beautiful handcrafted jewelry by island designers Jessica Hicks & Jennifer Greenwood, for Nantucket-made gifts, and for fine cigars and glassware at The Gray Lady Smoke Shop. continued on page 49

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11:30 AM to 9 PM - Christmas Stroll Dining - All Day, The Nantucket Hotel Make Stroll merrier with our special holiday a la carte, All-Day Menu in the Grand Ballroom at the Nantucket Hotel. A separate a la carte Children’s Menu is also available. Relax and enjoy a cocktail around the cozy fire pits in our glass-enclosed Breeze Indoor/Outdoor Terrace. Stroll Dining Reservations suggested. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730 TheNantucketHotel.com 11:45 AM - Town Crier Rings In Stroll Nantucket’s Town Crier officially rings in the annual Christmas Stroll on Main Street. Follow him to Straight Wharf to greet Santa. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

12 to 1 PM - Book Signing with Renee Pembroke, “Nantucket Christmas” Book Signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 12 to 2 PM - Tuck Beckstoffer Wine Tasting Taste a spectacular selection of wines & learn the history of this family owned and operated winery that creates wines of character & distinction. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 12 to 3 PM - Christmas Stroll Live Entertainment on The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch Join The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch for live music by performer Matthew Hutchinson. Warm, cozy blankets and a light bites menu & cocktails are available.

The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730 TheNantucketHotel.com 12:45 PM - Santa Claus Arrives on Nantucket Gather at Straight Wharf to watch Santa arrive via Coast Guard cutter, and join Santa’s parade as it travels up Main Street and across Centre Street to the Jared Coffin House. The “Head Elf” visits with children from 1-2:45 pm. Doors close promptly at 3 pm.... Santa needs to return to the North Pole! Presented by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

1 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil—a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1 to 2 PM - Book Signing with Nancy Thayer Book Signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 1 to 3 PM - Magical Talking Tree Chat with the large Christmas tree at the top of Main Street, and it will answer!

Presented by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

1 to 3:30 PM - Jamie’s Solo Junk Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 2 PM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour (ages 13 and up) Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi, 80 min walking tour. For ages 13+ $20. $15 seniors (65+) & Teens.

Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India sts by Atheneum fence. 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 2 to 3 PM - Book Signing with Nathaniel Philbrick Book Signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 2 to 6 PM - Holiday Cookie Decorating Decorate freshly baked cookies for the holidays. Decorate in-house (seating is firstcome, first-served) to take the kit home:$24 per dozen. Decorating kits are also online. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 NantucketCookie.net 3 to 4 PM - Stroll Concert: Mollie Glazer & David Spear Come inside and warm up with a warm cup of tea and some hot Brazilian music performed by Mollie Glazer, cello and David Spear, Piano. The duo will sing and play holiday favorites as well as some lively Brazilian music and show tunes. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 3 to 5 PM - A Sparkling Bright Volage Night Francois-Xavier Chaillou, VOLAGE Managing Director, will share with you this stunning Cremant de Loire, made a la method traditionnelle in a Brut Sauvage, Drier style. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 3 to 6 PM - Christmas Stroll Live Entertainment on The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch Join The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch for live music by Sean Lee. Warm, cozy blankets are included and a light bites menu and cocktails are available. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730 TheNantucketHotel.com

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4 PM - Hill’s of Nantucket Raffle Drawing Come to Straight Wharf to see if are the winner of their annual Stroll Raffle.

4 PM - Raffle Drawing Come to Old South Wharf to see if are the winner of their annual Stroll Raffle.

4 to 5 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand Book Signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 4 to 7 PM - Jeff Tuohy Trio Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4:30 to 5:15 PM - Community Caroling Join Victorian Carolers for a Christmas Stroll sing-along on the steps of Pacific National Bank at the top of Main Street. Sponsored by Nantucket Chamber of Commerce.

5 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Corner of Federal & India street, by Atheneum fence. 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 6:30 to 9:30 PM - Feast of the Seven Fishes Nantucket Culinary invites you into their demonstration kitchen for a live cooking demo and dinner exploring the traditional Italian-American Christmas Eve celebration. Ticket includes dinner, gratuity and drinks. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com 7 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Corner of Federal & India street, by Atheneum fence. 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers& least terns; catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular summer homes on Nantucket. Ends at White Elephant. $20. Cash only. Meet at Corner of Federal & India Sts, by Atheneum fence. 10 min early 508-332-0953 9 AM to 6 PM - Holiday Cookie Decorating Decorate freshly baked cookies for the holidays. Decorate in-house (seating is firstcome, first-served) to take the kit home:$24 per dozen. Decorating kits are also online. Easy Street Cantina, Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 NantucketCookie.net 10 AM to 12 PM - Holiday Brunch—Tips & Tricks to Make a Brunch Table Bountiful Join Nantucket Culinary as they present a Stroll Brunch featuring the delights of the Holiday Brunch Table. 22 Federal St. tickets at 508-228-2665 or at NantucketCulinary.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. The perfect way to end your Christmas Stroll Weekend, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Haberdashery Celebrating 40 years with up to 70% off in your favorite island shop! Haberdashery of New England, 14 Easy Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll Sale at Island Cashmere Visit them Stroll Weekend at 32 Centre Street for up to 70% off.

10:30 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous - The Story of Nantucket Led by the 3 time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl this 3/4 mi, 85 min, stroll tells the dynamic story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20, $15 for 65+ and teens (13+) $5 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at Federal & India Sts. 10 min early. No Reservations Necessary. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2 PM - Ribs & Wings at Bartlett’s Order your football season treats every Sunday and whenever the Patriots play.

Half & whole racks of ribs with coleslaw and cornbread and chicken wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 continued on page 50

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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 49

11 AM to 2 PM - Christmas Stroll Brunch, Breeze Restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel Enjoy a spectacular Sunday Brunch at Breeze restaurant at The Nantucket Hotel. A la Carte Stroll menu, live musical entertainment by Julia Newman and relax by our glowing fire pits. Stroll Brunch Reservations suggested. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730 TheNantucketHotel.com 11 AM to 4 PM - Annual Holiday Sale & Refreshments at Freedman’s Enjoy butter cookies and Swedish Glogg while you shop for gifts up to 50% off!

Freedman’s, 14 Centre Street. 508-228-3291 12 to 1 PM - Stroll Weekend Wreath Workshop We provide the supplies, instruction and tips, you get to be creative! Decorate your 12” wreath with scallop shells, pine cones, berries, glitter sprays, fancy baubles, & more. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-228-9403 BartlettsFarm.com 12 to 2 PM - Sips for Santa’s Helpers Wine Tasting Don your best stroll apparel & reward yourself at this festive wine tasting—perhaps find something to gift to those who have been helpful to you throughout the year. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach St. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 1 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 3:30 PM - Jeff Tuohy Trio Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 2 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 3 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

3 to 5 PM - Stroll Like a Sommelier Wine Tasting Sip your way in style as you Stroll through the neighborhood this weekend with wine tasting tips and secrets from our Sommelier team. Find our favorite wines to gift, ones we like to share, & which should be on your Santa wish list this year!

Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 4 to 4:30 PM - Nantucket Ballet Holiday Performance Nantucket Ballet performs a recital of Nutcracker dances followed by a meet & greet with Clara & the Sugar Plum Fairy. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 4 to 6 PM - Cheers to Charities: Wine Tasting Social Benefit Get social this holiday season while giving bACK to your community. Bring a friend and a non-perishable food item to celebrate the season of giving at our monthly “Cheers to Charities” wine tasting event. A portion of tasting sales will benefit the Nantucket Food Pantry of the Nantucket Interfaith Council. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 4 to 7 PM - Miss Fairchild Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 PM - No Mór Sunday Dinner Savor the last dinner of the 2018 season at Òran Mór Bistro, 2 South Beach Street; 508-228-8655.

5 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Corner of Federal & India street, by Atheneum fence. 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 6 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 6 to 9 PM - Holiday Open House at ACK 4170 Extended shopping hours featuring give-a-ways, shopping specials & refreshments. Shop small and support small makers & artists at ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf at Easy Street.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 7 AM to 6 PM - “End of the World” Monday To celebrate our last day of the 2018 season, Easy Street Cantina is offering all sandwiches (burgers, subs, burritos etc) $6 and all appetizers for $4. All seafood is half price. Cash only. Items available while they last. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com

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8 AM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet with a small walkway. Close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning Ages 2 to 7 Fun & engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Tickets available the day of the program when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot, see & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 7 to 9 PM - Tea & Tarot Led by Danica Connors This gathering is an opportunity for beginners to learn and advanced readers to share their skills and receive readings. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers& least terns; catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 to 10 AM - Beginner’s English Class Beginner’s English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. free. 508228-1110 ext. 113. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands now dominated by pitch pines. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 to 11 AM - Special Free Winter Toddler Time for Ages 18-36 months.

This week we feature birds in stories & make pine cone bird feeders to take home.

All materials provided. Program is limited to first 10 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 11 AM to 12 PM - Special Winter Free Toddler Time for Ages 3+ We read The Night Tree and make pinecone bird feeders to take home. All supplies provided. Program is limited to first 15 children. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 minutes before the program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

1 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil—a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

4 to 6 PM - Cheers to Charities: Wine Tasting Social Benefit Bring a friend and a non-perishable food item to celebrate the season of giving at our monthly “Cheers to Charities” wine tasting event. A portion of tasting sales will benefit the Nantucket Food Pantry. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508228-2755 EpernayWines.com continued on page 51

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4:30 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 6 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 9 PM - Holiday Open House at ACK 4170 Extended shopping hours featuring give-a-ways, shopping specials & refreshments. Shop small and support small makers & artists at ACK 4170, 1A Old North Wharf at Easy Street.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9 to 11 AM - Pickleball Drop-in when school is in session. $5. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 to 5 PM - Research Center Open Hours The Research Center is open for anyone to interact with and learn about our biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or just think about science. Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

4:30 to 7 PM - Foggy Roots Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Book Binding Workshop Come play with Liz and Ellen as we learn new ways to bind books together. No experience required, all tools and materials will be supplied. Registration Required.

508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 6 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 9 to 9:40 AM - Very Hungry Vertebrates Come see our overwintering animals get fed and learn about their feeding ecology and how the seasons affect them in our newest feeding program. Registration Required. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Home for the Holidays Shop on-island this holiday season! Participating businesses will have refreshments or entertainment in their locations and will give out 2 red tickets for ever $25 spent. Organized by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 3 to 5 PM - Home for the Holidays Chamber Tasting Event Join Epernay to celebrate Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce’s Double Red Ticket Day. Sip & graze on cheeses while you shop for stocking stuffers & purchase gifts at this wine tasting extravaganza! Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 7 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet with a small walkway. Close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

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10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 11 AM to 2 PM - Ribs & Wings at Bartlett’s Order your football season treats every Sunday and whenever the Patriots play.

Half & whole racks of ribs with coleslaw and cornbread and chicken wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 5 PM - Holiday Magic A family event featuring holiday carols, seasonal treats & child-friendly crafts in the Whaling Museum among the festive of the Festival of Trees. This community event is free for all children and NHA members and $5 for non-member adults.

Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 3 PM - Miracle on 34th Street, The Musical by Theatre Workshop From the musical theatre genius of the Meredith Willson (The Music Man) comes the musical version of the holiday classic. Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 TheatreNantucket.org 3 to 6:45 PM - Rantum Scoot Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil—a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning Ages 2 to 7 Fun & engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Tickets available the day of the program when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands now dominated by pitch pines. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 4 PM - Free Library LEGO Challenge for Ages 5 to 10 The library will supply the LEGO bricks and a challenge to complete. Space limited.

Registration Required: 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 5:30 PM - Free Mixed Media Class: Starry Starry Night Celebrate the season with music, light refreshments, & make simple fun stars in all shapes and forms. Limited space; registration required at NantucketAtheneum.org 6 PM - Nantucket Community Dinner The entire community is invited to a free 3-course meal and to enjoy the opportunity to share laughs, love, and friendship with their Nantucket neighbors. Doors open promptly at 6 pm, seating limited to 120 & first come, first served. Sponsored

by Spiritual Heritage Nantucket. American Legion, 21 Washington Street.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers& least terns; catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 to 10 AM - Beginner’s English Class Beginner’s English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. free. 508228-1110 ext. 113. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org continued on page 52

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6 to 7:15 PM - Free Class: Peter Panchy, A Closer Look At The First Amendment Peter Panchy leads a discussion on the US Constitution’s First Amendment, a 45 word statement that outlines a citizen’s basic freedoms and their ability to confront their government. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

7 to 8 PM - Open Night at Maria Mitchell Assn’s Loines Observatory Join professional astronomers for a tour of the starry sky and fr telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10. 774-325-1081

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet with a small walkway. Close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 to 10:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 mos Limited to first 10 toddlers + their caregivers. Tickets at Children’s Desk when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 11 to 11:30 AM - Preschool Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories, songs& play; program limited to first 15 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 min before program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

1 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

4 to 6 PM - He Sees You When You’re Drinking Wine Tasting Gather around our tasting table and enjoy a selection of Santa’s favorite wines that help get him through the holiday season. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 4:30 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8 PM - Open Night at Maria Mitchell Assn’s Loines Observatory Join professional astronomers for a tour of the starry sky and fr telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10. 774-325-1081 7 to 9 PM - Open Mic with David Hayes Thursday at Nantucket Culinary with visiting open mic master, David Hayes. Comedy. Poetry (not too much!) song. Cash bar. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street.

508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil—a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9 to 11 AM - Pickleball Drop-in when school is in session. $5. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Nanpuppets by Lizza Obremski Fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. For ages 2-7. tickets available the day of the program when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 5 PM - Research Center Open Hours The Research Center is open for anyone to interact with and learn about our biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or just think about science. Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting

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glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

4:30 to 7 PM - Foggy Roots Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5:30 PM - Pajamas & Pizza Story Time for Families Kids 5-years-old and younger are invited to the Nantucket Athenem for free pizza and story time with Nantucket Community School. Wear pajamas. Register at 508228-7285, ext 1166.

7 PM - Think Different Film Series Free showing of the documentary Tomorrow, showcasing alternative ways of viewing agriculture, economics, energy, & education. Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on threatened habitat known as sandplain grasslands now dominated by pitch pines. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9 to 9:40 AM - Very Hungry Vertebrates Come see our overwintering animals get fed and learn about their feeding ecology and how the seasons affect them in our newest feeding program. Registration Required. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 10 to 11 AM - Free Library LEGO Challenge for Ages 5 to 10 The library will supply the LEGO bricks and a challenge to complete. Space limited.

Registration Required: 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 to 11 AM - Free Winter Walk with Allen Reinhard Explore the Foundation’s organic Windswept Bog and the surrounding woodlands and ponds while learning about the intricacies of organic cranberry growing. Great for anyone interested in history, geology or organic farming. Walk is between 1 and 1.5 miles long. Registration is required: NantucketConservation.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Home for the Holidays Shop on-island this holiday season! Participating businesses will have refreshments or entertainment in their locations and will give out 2 red tickets for ever $25 spent. Organized by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 4 to 7 PM - Damon Grant Duo Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers& least terns; catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 11 AM to 2 PM - Ribs & Wings at Bartlett’s Order your football season treats every Sunday and whenever the Patriots play.

Half & whole racks of ribs with coleslaw and cornbread and chicken wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 11 AM to 2 PM - Christmas Stroll Brunch with Santa Meet and greet jolly Santa Claus at our fun Sunday Brunch at The Nantucket Hotel and Resort. An a la Carte holiday Brunch Menu with many Christmas specials at our Breeze Restaurant. After confiding your Christmas Wish List to Santa, relax in our glass-enclosed Indoor/Outdoor Breeze Terrace and relax by our glowing fire pits.

Reservations suggested: 508-228-4730. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 1 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil—a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 6 PM - Damon Grant Duo Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org continued on page 53

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning Ages 2 to 7 Fun & engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 7 to 9 PM - Tea & Tarot Led by Danica Connors This gathering is an opportunity for beginners to learn and advanced readers to share their skills and receive readings. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers& least terns; catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 to 10 AM - Beginner’s English Class Beginner’s English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. free. 508228-1110 ext. 113. NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5:30 to 6:30 PM - World Wide Voices Book Discussion Group: Poetry Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. Each participant will read their poetry selection and then discuss it. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 8 AM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands now dominated by pitch pines. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

4 to 6 PM - Merry Spritzmas Sparkling Wine Tasting Learn what makes a wine sparkle so shiny and bright as you taste a line-up of bubblies made from different grape varieties and produced in different regions. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 4:30 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet. Close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9 to 11 AM - Pickleball Drop-in when school is in session. $5. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61 Sparks Ave. 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cran-

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berry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 5 PM - Research Center Open Hours The Research Center is open for anyone to interact with and learn about our biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or just think about science. Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

3 to 5 PM - Makerspace for Teens - Holiday Gifts and Cards Come and make some hot chocolate mix to put in a jar, decorate it, add a card, and you’ve got a gift or two! All tools and materials will be supplied. Registration is required. Free for teens grades 6-12. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-2281110 NantucketAtheneum.org 4:30 to 7 PM - Foggy Roots Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 9 to 9:40 AM - Very Hungry Vertebrates Come see our overwintering animals get fed and learn about their feeding ecology and how the seasons affect them in our newest feeding program. Registration Required. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil—a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 4 to 6 PM - Owl Prowl with Maria Mitchell Association Join the MMA’s Field Ornithologist on an exciting night-birding experience. Visit a Barn Owl nest box, then sites known for owls, hear recordings of their calls & wait for a response or sighting. Transportation provided. Ages 8+ may register with an adult guardian. Registration Required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 4:30 to 7 PM - Cranberry Alarm Clock Live Music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Live Entertainment on Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch Kick-off your festive Christmas Weekend by the glowing fire pits on The Nantucket Hotel’s Front Porch with live musical entertainment. Cozy blankets and a light bites menu and cocktails are available. After join us at our Breeze restaurant for dinner. 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730 TheNantucketHotel.com 6:30 to 9:30 PM - Feast of the Seven Fishes, Part Two Nantucket Culinary invites you to a live cooking demo and dinner exploring the traditional Italian-American Christmas Eve celebration. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. 508-228-2665 NantucketCulinary.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers& least terns; catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com continued on page 54

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3 PM - Annual Nantucket Red Ticket Drawing Gather on Main Street with your red tickets to see who will win the prizes.  Ticket holders must be present to win. Dress warmly. Sponsored by Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. Main Street, . free.

5 to 9 PM - Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner at Breeze Bring the family to a memorable Christmas Eve dinner in our glass-enclosed Breeze Indoor/Outdoor Terrace at The Nantucket Hotel. Three-Course Prix Fixe Holiday Menu + live, festive music by Mollie Glazer. Reservations required: 508228-4730 The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 4 to 8:30 PM - Christmas Day Prix Fixe Dinner at Breeze The gifts are open...continue the celebration with family & friends by dining at Breeze in our glass-enclosed Breeze Indoor/Outdoor Terrace at The Nantucket Hotel. Relax and savor our special, Three-Course Prix Fixe menu; enjoy live music.

Reservations Required: 508-228-4730. 77 Easton Street.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 8 AM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet with a small walkway. Close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies, with rare wildflowers & grasses that thrive in sandy soil—a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants,

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nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

4 to 6 PM - Winter Warmers Red Wine Tasting Snuggle up with your friends for a toasty good time at this wine tasting experience that will help you escape that soon to be winter feeling. Stock your cellar now for the New Year and bundle up with a selection of red wines sure to keep those winter blues away. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Get a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 5 PM - Research Center Open Hours The Research Center is open for anyone to interact with and learn about our biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or just think about science. Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. 508-228-0890 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

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grasslands now dominated by pitch pines. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum is Open Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Admission $20. nha.org 1 PM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers& least terns; catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. Reservations: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 11 AM to 2 PM - Ribs & Wings at Bartlett’s Order your football season treats every Sunday and whenever the Patriots play.

Half & whole racks of ribs with coleslaw and cornbread and chicken wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-228-9403 1 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & a flowing stream. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees An island tradition features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants,

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nonprofit organizations, artists & kids. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for December. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 1 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet with a small walkway. Close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5 PM - New Year’s Eve First Ever Anchor Drop at The Nantucket Hotel Join The Nantucket Hotel for a New Year’s Eve “Anchor Drop” timed for families. Celebrate and counting down to 2019 by dropping an anchor off the top of the Hotel.

Also at Midnight for adults. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.

9:30 PM to 12:30 AM - Gala Nautical New Year’s Dinner & Dance Party It’s our Seventh Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration! Join us for a fun evening, ringing in 2019 in our Grand Ballroom. This year’s theme is “Nantucket Nautical New Year’s,” our Hotel is transformed into a cruise ship party deck. Resort Chic/Cruise Ship attire is suggested. For adults ages 21+. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-901-6780. NantucketNewYearsBall.com 11:45 PM - New Year’s Eve Anchor Drop at The Nantucket Hotel The Nantucket Hotel for a New Year’s Eve “Anchor Drop.” Celebrate and cout down to 2019 and watch an anchor off the top of the Hotel. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4747 TheNantucketHotel.com

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 8:30 to 10 AM - Free LVA English Class Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced classess for those seeking to improve English language skills. Open to all, conducted in English. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time.

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