Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol 44, Issue 22; Nov. 20, 2014, New Year 2015

‘

Nov. 20, 2014 - New Year’s

Toodddayss Naant annntttuc tuck uckkeeett uuck

uP-To-daTe evenTS Calendar • ConTeSTS • iSland maPS • feaTured reSTauranTS volume: 44 number: 22

www.Yesterdaysisland.com

est. 1970

Priceless

advertiser directory

Cold Turkey Plunge Scalloping season!

Santa comes to town

Happy Thanksgiving!

Christmas Stroll

dining Guide

Page 2

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Available exclusively at

The Nantucket Watch

Holiday Special!

Purchase one watch: $125 each (normally $150) Purchase two or more: $100 each!

Available in three sizes and five colors

Storewide Sale - up to 50% off!

46 Main Street Nantucket, MA 02554 508-228-6899 www.pageo.com

Gallery and Nantucket Pearl Company

est. 1979

inside G.S. Hill Gallery, est. 2008

photos by Julie Almand

C e l eb r a t e t h e Ho l i d ay s wi t h U s !

THANKSGIVING ON STRAIGHT WHARF Friday & Saturday, November 28 & 29 Join the shops at the end of the wharf for refreshments and fun from 10am-5pm.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STROLL DRAWING Saturday, December 6 at 4pm Stop by for a free raffle ticket Friday and Saturday of Stroll Weekend!

"Sconset Cafe Cookbook" by Pamela A. McKinstry 73 recipes reprinted in the original format. $24.99 Makes a great gift!

The Nantucket “MUST HAVE” pearl bracelets

by Pam Freitus. Starting at $55.

Open Daily • 40 Straight Wharf, next to the Hyline Ferry • 508-228-1353 • www.gshill.com • gshill@nantucket.net

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 3

Paws, Claws and Tennis Balls

by Sarah Teach Michelle Perkins and Scott Leonard are animal people, though they’d probably prefer to add a distinction: “non-human” animals. The past 16 years of their 25 as a couple have been spent in their home on bucolic Millbrook Road.

Leonard is a handyman who can build everything from fine patios to owl boxes for Nantucket’s nesting barn owls. Perkins serves as operations manager at our on-island animal shelter, Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals. Right now, it’s 6 a.m., and it’s time for the household’s morning routine. There are saber-toothed mouths asking to be fed and paws that are itching for a good romp in the outdoors. A gray tabby stretches her bullseye-patterned forearms and offers up a few purrs as her humans brew some coffee. Her ginger brother torpedoes straight through the kitchen, far too busy for chitchat. He has eyes only for the patrons of the backyard bird- and bunny-feeding stations. The canine of the group, a tiny black rescue mutt, is also ogling the avian visitors from out on the “pet-io.” This elaborate outdoor enclosure, which Leonard built directly onto their back porch, provides many of the benefits of an outdoor life without the dangers. A door flap allows everyone to come and go as they please. Finally, the gigantic black alpha cat slinks in and plops down in the center of the kitchen, as if to say, “Welcome to the jungle. Now feed me.”

For Perkins and Leonard, life has always involved animals. Leonard— whose shaggy blonde hair makes him look every bit the native Californian that he is—hails back to his childhood. His earnest blue eyes dance as he says, “My grandmother always had horses. This one little filly would play with me just like a dog. I’d chase her; then she’d chase me. My mother was also very into being respectful of animals, but she still allowed me to hunt and fish. Looking back, she was enabling me to cut my own path and discover for myself if I agreed with her.” The smile drops from Leonard’s face as he continues. “When I was 14, I continued on page 9

8 199 e c Sin

NANTUCKET WALKING TOURS The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk

Voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” 3 years in a row, this is the island’s first (1998) and most famous ghost walk & the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket, led by the original guide. An eerie, 80 minute, 1 mile early evening stroll featuring the most haunted restaurant and the most haunted house on Nantucket.

FRIDAY NOV. 28 & SATURDAY NOV. 29 AT 7PM FRIDAY DEC. 5, SATURDAY DEC. 6, & SUNDAY DEC. 7 AT 5PM Tour for each date gathers at the corner of FEDERAL and INDIA Streets, outside the Atheneum fence, 10 minutes prior to starting times listed above. Prices below.

Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll highlighting the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at FEDERAL and INDIA Streets, outside the Atheneum fence, 10 minutes prior to the times listed below.

SATURDAY, NOV. 29

AT

2PM, FRIDAY DEC. 5 AT 11AM, SATURDAY DEC. 6 AT 10AM, & SUNDAY DEC. 7 • • • • • • • • • • •••••••••

AT

11AM

Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff and Brant Point

A 2.3 mile, 50 minute, non-stop exercise walk-with historical commentary-past the breathtaking houses of the Cliff and Brant Point areas. Gathers at FEDERAL and INDIA Streets, outside the Atheneum fence, 10 minutes prior to the times listed below. $10 per person. No credit cards, no reservations necessary.

SATURDAY, NOV. 29 AT 9AM, FRIDAY DEC. 5 AT 8:30AM • • • • • • • • • • •••••••••

Historic Mansions of Main St. and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, 45 minute, non-stop, roundtrip exercise walk-with historical commentary-past Nantucket Town’s beautiful historic mansions. Gathers at FEDERAL and INDIA Streets, outside the Atheneum fence, 10 minutes prior to the time listed below. $10 per person. No credit cards, no reservations necessary.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6 & SUNDAY, DEC. 7 AT 8:30AM • • • • • • • • • • •••••••••

Nantucket & the Civil War Hear the dramatic story of Nantucket’s vital role in the American Civil War, from 1716 through 1865 and beyond. Gathers at FEDERAL and INDIA Streets, outside the Atheneum fence, 10 minutes prior to the time listed below.

FRIDAY, DEC. 5 & SUNDAY, DEC. 7 AT 2PM • • • • • • • • • • •••••••••

Great Writers On Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Williams and others were inspired by this magical island. Gathers at FEDERAL and INDIA Streets, outside the Atheneum fence, 10 minutes prior to the time listed below.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

AT

2PM

- PRICES FOR ALL TOURS (except morning exercise walks) $15 adults, $10 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 children 7-12, free for kids under 7. No credit cards. No reservations necessary. Private tours available year-round.

508.332.0953

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Page 4

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Today’s Nantucket

Events & Activities Go to www.yesterdaysisland.com for the most up-to-date events.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Toddlers Program is limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets from 10am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Tacos Tacos, pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks. $10.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy and Broad Sts. 12 to 1 PM - Food for Thought Lecture Series “Patent Models and the Invention of Safety at Sea” with Curator Mike Harrison. Bring your brown bag lunch. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Free Craft Workshop for Ages 9-12 Join us for a Fall Craft Workshop with the AAN! To register, email lori@nantucketarts.org.

5 to 7 PM - Fine Wine & Fertilizer Presentation Join the Land Council for a presentation & discussion regarding best practices for fertilizing on Nantucket. The NLC recently produced a short video on this topic which will be screened and hosted by Executive Director Cormac Collier. Held in The Haulover, 7 Salem Street.

6 to 8 PM - Pearl Stringing Class Heather MacKenzie will teach a class in pearl stringing upstairs at 11 Centre Street. To register, visit nantucketarts.org $80 + $20 materials fee. (Artist Assn. Members $72) 6:30 PM - Understanding Anxiety and Depression A forum for parents and professionals in the high school’s LGI Room. The forum will be presented by Bart Main, MD, Child and Young Adult Psychiatrist for the Cape Cod Human Services of Cape Cod Health Care. Q&A

YOUNG’S NANTUCKET

We Rent

BIKES CARS & JEEPS WEBSITE

RATES

Call Now 508.228.1151 6 BROAD STREET | 508.228.1151 | WWW. Y OUNGS B ICYCLE S HOP.COM

session, light refreshments. Registration: 646.341.3043 9 PM - Industry Night at B-ACK Yard BBQ Enjoy our Burger of the Week, $1 Hot Legs, and live music at B-ACK Yard BBQ, 20 Straight Wharf.

10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Fish Fry Friday Fish, pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks. $11.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy and Broad Sts. 11 AM to 3 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Enter to win a basket filled with holiday gifts from the craftspeople, artists, and shops on Old South Wharf. Free tickets in the shops of Old South Wharf. Drawing at 4 pm on Stroll Saturday.

4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7-11 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Jacob Butler & Sara Farley, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. continued on page 11

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 5

Cranberry Dishes for the Holidays

by Leah Mojer The sun sets early, and kids are back to school, the ocean is cooling back down to chilly temps, and the streets swirl with copper-tinged leaves—it's a harsh realization that the cold temps are not far away. There is always about a week or so of pouting before I truly remember how wonderfully beautiful the Fall season is out here on the island. The crisp breeze, amazing cloud-filled sunsets, soup cravings, chunky sweaters. We welcome a whole new palate of colorful, hearty produce; squash, pumpkins, juicy apples, and of course Nantucket's crown-jewel, cranberries.

The tradition and history of cranberry farming on-island dates back 200 years. Even now, we cultivate more than 230 acres cranberry bogs. It's no secret our Cranberries are famous. Usually though, cranberries are relegated to the monotonous post of cranberry sauce and relish, or they play second-fiddle in sugar-laden quick bread. Here, we bring them to the spotlight in some new and unique recipes. Bring it on: I have my cranberries, and I am ready!

HERB-BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH CRANBERRIES & PEARL ONIONS Nothing beats the smell of meat braising in the oven on a crisp, chilly day. The addition of cranberries here liven up the whole dish with a tangy depth of flavor 3 Lbs. Short Ribs Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 T all-purpose flour 2 C chicken broth 1 C Red Wine, whatever you happen to be drinking..

1 Bay Leaf 2 T molasses 1 bag (12 ounces) cranberries

2 medium Carrots, large dice 1 Bag (1 pound) Frozen Pearl Onions Fresh Herb Sprigs such as Rosemary & Thyme Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in lowest position. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot until it's screaming hot. You want to sear the short ribs on all sides until DEEPLY browned. Open a window, turn off the fire alarms—seriously, the dish will be so much better if you do this step. Once they are browned, set them aside, reserving the oil and browned bits in the pot.

Turn down the heat to medium, and add flour to pot and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add broth, wine, bay leaf, herb sprigs, molasses, half the cranberries, and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Return short ribs to pot, and cover. Transfer to oven; bake for 2 hours.

Stir in onions and carrots; season, cover, and return pot to oven. Cook 30 minutes more. Stir in remaining cranberries; return pot to oven. Cook, uncovered, until short ribs are fork-tender, 30 minutes more. Discard bay leaf before serving.

CRANBERRY VODKA Yes, it's that easy. It's a wonder we buy flavored booze when it's so simple to make. Maybe it's the month we have to wait for that martini that deters...

1 cup fresh cranberries 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 piece fresh lemon or orange peel (or both!)

1 750ml bottle nice Vodka like Tito's continued on page 16

Page 6

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Nantucket Winters

AUNT LEAH’S FUDGE

by Robert P. Barsanti

“The Best Fudge in The World” FREE samples available

Nantucket Chocolate Covered Cranberries

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

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

Dinner: Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm Lunch: Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm Breakfast: Sundays 8am-1pm

The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf Call 508-228-1017 or Order online www.auntleahs.com

closed Mondays & Tuesdays

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

NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP 17 Main Street, Box 538 Nantucket, MA 02554 Open Monday-Sunday year-round 508 / 228-1030 Fax: 508 / 228-6568 email: nobbyshop2@comcast.net www.nobbyshop.com

“THE NANTUCKET ISLAND SHIRT” 100% COTTON The Nobby Shop’s embroidered “Nantucket Island” 100% cotton piqué knit shirt features a fashion knit collar, banded short sleeves, and extra long tail.

Machine washable.

Imported.

Colors: White, Navy, Lt. Pink, Black, Lt. Olive, Breton Red, Lt. Blue, Ecru, Celery All “Island” shirts are embroidered with a Breton Red Island.

Men’s sizes: S to XL: $39.50 XXL: $44.50 XXXL: $48.50 Shipping Handling Charges: $7.00

We De Our Fu liver ll Men u!

5pm ‘t il C losing

508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St. Great Pizza • Subs • Super Salads • Catering Relax on Our Outdoor Patio | Open Year-Round, 7 days/week

www.fooods.com

On Friday at four, A contractor and I stood on the rear deck of the Gray Lady Two as it popped into its high gear, sprouted a rooster tail, and zipped over the swells. The long swells marched slowly in from the northeast. We felt the boat roll on each wave. They were not remarkable yet; you can stand still and just shift your weight from one foot to the other. However, if you felt the need to walk down to the snack bar, or conversely, to the head, you touched the poles and the back of the chairs. He had a beer in his hand, Carharts on, and a Patriots cap. His beer sloshed out when we rolled over the back of a swell.

“Do you think I will get off tomorrow?”

“I don’t think you will get off until Tuesday morning.”

“I am going to have to go.”

“Good luck.” I said. He sat down and finished his beer as best he could.

Other places in New England descend into the Currier and Ives Calendar of snow, ice, and mittens. In Vermont, you stand in a copse of trees and the snow falls in a hush of fairy sized flakes. The trees fence you into a small square of wonder.

Nantucket winters come gently. The temperature dips below freezing occasionally and not for very long. The snow melts somewhere half way across the Sound and falls in a wet mist and sloppy spray. Snowflakes die in wet puddles on the windshield as you drive the kids to school. You can go through an entire winter on-island without mittens or, as many contractors do, without long pants.

The island got by for years with one fully functioning plow and a bare number of snow days at the school. The salt and sand pile at the DPW would last decades and the local golf courses will happily take your money deep into February. You can stand at the fifth tee at Sankaty, watch the sky turn purple and gold, then hit a drive that skips and hides in the brush with the rabbits and the beer cans. For weeks, the island moves to some blessed spot off the coast of Virginia where snow and cold come by way of the Weather Channel and leave during the advertisements. Winter seems manageable and within control, as if the entire season were a National Park or a Land Bank property. You come out and visit the fifty degree days, take a few pictures of the sunset and see whether there are any sweatshirts for sale downtown. Winter, if not something the caretaker sweeps up, is an exhibit at a museum. Ships sank in these waters. Trees were blown down over here. And let us show you some pictures of the year when the harbor iced up.

The island is, however, an island. And just as suddenly as Nantucket can drift down to Virginia, so it can it be blown up and off the coast of Maine. The storms build just outside the range of care for the Boston meteorologists. To them, the storm will drop some flurries in Reading, some wet flakes in Duxbury, and you may need your scraper, but the evening commute will be fine. As they go to their five-day forecasts, the line of clouds will start to swing up from the southwest, and the wind will build in from the northeast.

By morning, the whitecaps will appear in the harbor. The sky will descend and tumble overhead in a wind that will bend the trees, rattle the continued on page 10

Yesterday’s island/Today’s nantucket Celebrating our 44th Year

www.yesterdaysisland.com

Box 626 nantucket island, ma. 02554 508-228-9165 • fax: 508-228-1348

Jerry T. daub - Publisher • Suzanne m. daub - Editor

Writers - robert P. Barsanti, Jenny Benzie, leah mojer, Sarah d. oktay, Sarah Teach Production & Design - Sarah morneau Cover Photographs - Yesterday’s island Staff Taryn, Jason, ethan, anora, Kori, oscar, and mom-mom - all home for the holidays!

Yesterday’s Island is published weekly May–Oct., with special editions spring, fall, and Christmas, and an online edition. Established in 1970. The publisher reserves the right to review all material submitted for publication & will not be responsible for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc. which might appear in this publication.

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Drinking Outside the Box

by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier and Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits I am going to lose 30 pounds. I am going to quit smoking. I am going to work out every day. You hear them every year. New Year's Resolutions that are sure to go bust. They are promising in the beginning, but quickly discarded by the end of January and into February.

Why not hold yourself accountable to something that you really want to do instead? No need to wait until after the New Year to get yourself started on these easy Wine Resolutions. Whether celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary, a bountiful Thanksgiving feast or even just today, these are resolutions that are easy to keep, will create fond new memories for you and (BONUS) be tons of fun along the way!

FRENCH SOLE SALE UP TO 50% OFF Exclusively at

ISLAND CASHMERE

32 Centre Street | Nantucket | 508 228 7611

EXPLORATION WINE STATION You may have heard the phrase by some wine drinkers that they consume “ABC” wines referring to “Anything But Chardonnay.” Then there are those who profess they only drink red wine. While we may have our go-to house wine selections, the wine industry is always changing or moving and shaking, if you will. This means there are many new things to learn and taste and a lot of undiscovered territory to be found. Think outside of what may be your own selfimposed wine box. Discover new to you, lesser known grape varietals that you may have never heard of before and wine regions you never knew grew wine or even existed.

Think of it as a Scavenger Hunt you can do as an individual or with a team.

Try a new wine from a different region, while taking notes and pictures along the way to make it a fun experience. A few wines to try on for size: Aligoté, Charbono, Picpoul, Touriga Nacional, and Zweigelt. And speaking of size... continued on page 15

HOLIDAY SMALL L WORKS EXHIBITION Opening Reception: Friday, November 28, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Our popular holiday exhibition featuring big time art in small affordable formats. bigShow ends December 24.

6

aa a an 6

artistts association of nantucket

6

O L YULE COO

6

PARTY & RECEPTION Friday, December 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

66

i Trust Sponsored by Norton Preservaation Spotlight Solo Artist: Russelll Wielandd Main Nantuuccket Spotlight events sponsored by ReM

www.nantucketarts.org

THE COURTYARD

Straight Wharf Open Daily

508-325-5530

Still the island’s largest selection of sunglasses Maui Jim • Chanel Oliver Peoples • Tory Burch Stella McCartney Gucci Oakley Smith Ray Ban Natives Salt Prada Tom Ford Ziel Marc by Marc Jacobs & countless others

Blue Beetle 12 Main Street

charm beads • jewelry clothing • handbags monogrammed gifts 508 228 3227 www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Page 7

Page 8

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

The Natural Year in Review

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

This has been an interesting and eventful year for the natural world on Nantucket. In March we had a serious winter storm similar to the doozies we endured in February and March of 2013. As temperatures warm worldwide, more severe storms including hurricanes and nor’easters will be visiting us and the warmer temperatures typically lead to more snow. On March 25 and 26 a blizzard hit Nantucket with winds in excess of 80 mph, bringing 5 foot drifts on Milestone and Polpis roads, power outages, sunken boats, flooding downtown, school and government office closures, and general mayhem. The official snow total for Nantucket was 9.5 inches and the highest recorded official wind gust was 82 mph.

This was not a named storm like Nemo and Saturn the year before. In order for the storm to be named, we need at least 2.5 million people under warnings and 10 million people under warnings and advisories. In this case, area and population anticipated to be under winter storm warnings was not large enough to satisfy the naming criteria. This was no ordinary storm, many atmospheric conditions came together to cause explosive intensification of this storm off the east coast with a 45 mb pressure drop in just 24 hours recorded. The meteorological definition of a “bomb� is a rapidly intensifying storm system, with at least a 24 mb pressure drop in 24 hours, so this storm was almost twice as impressive!

Eventually winter ended and we moved into a mild and wet spring and dry summer. According to US Climate Data, we have an annual high temperature: of 56.8°F; an annual low temperature of 43.2°F and an average temperature of 50°F with average annual precipitation (converted to rainfall of) 37.53 inches. But don’t let those numbers scare you, we have average continued on page 34

“Mu “M ust s do st do! o!� o !�

Awarded 2014 “Best Family Restaurant�

R & “Best Bar� by readers of Ca Cape Cod Life.

“One of Top p Six Burgers on Island�

Revie ew 2014 Townpool

5HJDUGOHVV LI \RX DUH D ÀUVW WLPH RU UHWXUQLQJ YLVLWRU WR 1DQWXFNHW WKLV UHVWDXUDQW PXVW EH RQ \RXU ´WR GR¾ OLVW 2IIHULQJ WKUHH GLQLQJ DUHDV WKH RULJLQDO UHVWDXUDQW KDV D GLVWLQFW DPELDQFH³ WDYHUQ VW\OH WKDW HFKRHV WKH ROG 1HZ (QJODQG ZKDOLQJ GD\V 7KH %URWKHUKRRG LV D IDYRULWH SODFH IRU RYHU IRXU JHQHUDWLRQV RI ,VODQGHUV We use the freshe freshest, est, most local, organic, and naturall ingredients.

Comee see us for brunch, lunch or dinnerr!

If you like mimosas at brunch h, you’ll receive a fresh squeezed pitcher of orange juice — free— with a purchase of a botttle of sparkling wine. Open for brunch on Saturday & Sundayy, 11:30 am.

23 Broad Street

50 08.228.2551 brotherhoo odofthieves.com

Make your Holiday Season WICKED Delicious!

Home of the Famous Morning Bun Artisan Breads • Breakfast & Lunch To Go Open 7 days a week at 147 Orange Street 508-901-5797 • wickedislandbakery.com

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 9

Paws, Claws... from page 3

was out hunting and killed a black bird. Shot it with a pistol. It took four shots,” he says, strained by the memory of the creature’s suffering. “When it finally died, I looked down at it and thought, ‘Now why did I do that? I don’t think I want to do this anymore.’ And when I was 19, I stopped fishing for the same reason.”

Perkins grew up in rural New Zealand, where nature reigns sovereign. “I spent all my time outside, building forts and huts in the forest,” she says. “When you’re in the wild like that and if you are observant, you notice all the creatures around you. It gives you a respect for them.” Leonard adds, “A lot of people have a great connection with nature. We just decided to take ours in another direction.

That is, devoting our lives to helping animals as best we can.”

Before landing on Nantucket and advocating for animals, both Leonard and Perkins trotted the globe. Leonard, a runner, left his home in California in 1985 to take advantage of the track opportunities afforded by New Zealand. In '87, he was working at a running shoe store Down Under when a beautiful newspaper ad sales girl named Michelle Perkins came in to drum up some business. There was an instant attraction. Though it was only a few months before Leonard's visa would expire, that was quite enough time to fall for one another. Perkins decided to explore the United States with her handsome new American boyfriend, and accompanied him back to California. Soon, the restless pair sought more adventure, and journeyed to London where they would be near Perkins' doctor sister. Leonard got a job counseling delinquent teens at a halfway house, and Perkins found work as a lifeguard. “We were just cruising,” says Leonard of their wanderings. One day, while reading a British ex-pat publication, Perkins saw an ad for a chambermaid position on an island in Massachusetts. Leonard had previously spent time as a law enforcement ranger on Cape Cod, and encouraged his girlfriend to check out the area. “I wanted to do something different that year,” says Perkins. And without knowing a soul on the island, she took a leap and came to Nantucket for the summer of 1990. “It was a good adventure,” she says. “Scott came to visit me. But we moved back to New Zealand when the season ended.” Perkins returned to teaching, which had been her first career. This time, instead of instructing 13-year-olds in general studies, she was giving English courses to adults. Both enjoyed volunteercontinued on page 31

VIVI G. ITALIAN COLLECTION, VALENTINO ORLANDI, STUART WEITZMAN, HUNTER

Storewide Holiday Sale!

SHOES • BOOTS • BAGS • JEWELS!!!

SIGNATURE EXPANDABLE WIRE BANGLES

NANTUCKET ISLAND CONSERVATION | CULTURE | TRANQUILITY Alex and Ani, LLC offers eco-friendly, positive energy products that adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit, designed by Carolyn Rafaelian and made in America.

EXPAND YOUR COLLECTION AT

VIVI G. SHOES 25 CENTRE STREET 508-228-0411 LORI BLUE, KATE SPADE, SPLENDID, RAFE, SALP Y, ORYANY

VAUBEL, STEPHEN DWECK, CARLOS FALCHI, REBECCA MINKOFF, CHAN LUU, BUTTER

ALEX AND ANI, KARDINALE, KARA ROSS, PALM BEACH SANDALS

2014 Stroll Ornament

Stirling Silver Neclaces

by Beth Borzilleri

Open in 2 locations: 9 and 18 Old South Wharf HOLIDAY SALE starts Thanksgiving Weekend!

Open weekends through the Holidays, with extended hours for Stroll Weekend: 12/4 10am-5pm 12/5 & 12/6 10am-6pm 12/7 10am-5pm

Open 11-6 on Dec. 23 & 24 For last-minute shoppers!

Scrimshanded Keychains

by Rod Cole

ACK Stroll 2014 Tattoo! Exclusive just for you! XO

Living, loving life on ACK! 14 Federal Street | 508.228.1923

Page 10

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Nantucket Winters from page 6

signs in gusts, and fling themselves at your windows. The drafts in your house will rattle the insulated plastic you spread over the windows. The door will fling itself open in your hand, then need to be shut.

By the middle of the day, the rain will fling itself at the doors and windows into gray, messy sheets. By some trick of weather, the rain will be a mix of sand, water, ice, and salt. The rain sprays itself through the alleyways and holes between the houses and trees. Then the boats stop. Then the planes stop.

To those who live on-island, a parked ferryboat is a curiosity, but not a tragedy. It rides high in the in-running tide, lit up, and sealed at the wharf.

To those whose life is going ticking by off-island, the ferry is a frustration and a humiliation. No plane, no boat, no other modern conveyance will cross those 25 miles. You are stuck.

The rain will turn to snow, briefly, in the night and the wind will back to the northwest. The last high tide will flow up and into Easy Street and South Water Street, and then will seep back into the ocean. The wires will hum and sing in the high wind while the trees toss and heave, but by dawn the sunlight will filter through the clouds. And the wind will still blow, the boats will remain locked into the wharf and the sky will remain quiet.

After the rain had passed in the wind, I took the dog for a short walk at Tuppancy Links. In the intermittent sun, he sprinted and wheeled on the brown grass, then went tearing into the underbrush before returning just as fast. We eventually made it to the bluff and into the teeth of a driving Canadian wind. Across the sound, lines of white-capped waves drove to the island and crushed the empty northern beaches. We stood at the edge of a vast battle field, beset by innumerable battalions of winter.

Islands are naked. We stand before the weather without the blessings of hills, trees, and mountain ranges. The power of the storm rises unbated.

You can imagine standing atop a mountain in Vermont and witness the power of the storm from the fortress of modern energy and power. But to stand on the bluffs of the island, to feel the lashings of the wind, and hear the battery of the waves, is to know the folly of men, of bulldozers, and of architects drawings. We stand here only on the basis of Good Luck.

Who needs mistletoe... ... when you have wine?

OPEN DAILY FROM 12-7PM | RED TICKET MERCHANT

1 NORTH BEACH ST $

508.228.2755

WE DELIVER | GIFT CARDS | TASTINGS

WWW.EPERNAYWINES.COM

NANTUCKET

MONOGRAM

Stop by for some holiday cheer and 50% off selected items.

Fill your stockings with unique gifts from $12.50!

5A Easy Street Nantucket, MA 02554

508.228.6006 NantucketMonogram.com

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Events & Activities from page 4

9 PM - Live Music Enjoy live music, cocktails, and late night menu at B-ACK Yard BBQ, 20 Straight Wharf.

9 to 10 PM - $9 Bar Menu SeaGrille’s bar menu items are just $9 every Friday & Saturday from 9 to 10 pm. 508-325-5700. 45 Sparks Ave.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 10 AM to 3 PM - Annual Yard Sale This once a year shopping event cannot be missed. Furnishings for every room in the house, table top accessories, kitchen tools & utensils, lamps, art, antiques, outdoor furniture, garden ornaments and clothing from Nantucket stores for the entire family. Early bird shopping begins at 9:00 AM for a $10 fee. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

10 AM to 4 PM - Book Sale The Nantucket Preservation Trust is offering a Holiday Book Package of the complete Neighborhood Book Series of 3 for $65. A great gift for anyone who loves Nantucket. nantucketpreservation.org 11 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

12:55 PM - “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” The Met’s effervescent production of Rossini’s classic comedy—featuring some of the most instantly recognizable melodies in all of opera. Showing in the Dreamland Main Theater, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office.

1 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 theatreworkshop.com 3 to 5 PM - Seven Tasty Beverages to Pair with Your Turkey Join Sommelier Kirk Baker as he tantalizes your taste buds and talks turkey as you make your way through 7 must-try libations for the upcoming holiday at Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant. Parking in back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 4 PM - Guided Tour of Cisco Brewery See how it all works and taste a few sips along the way. $20pp. 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929.

4 PM - Free Student Recital Ukulele Band & NCMC Multigenerational Orchestra recital in St. Paul’s Church on Fair Street.

4 PM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live bluegrass at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 theatreworkshop.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 11

5 to 7 PM - Live Music: The Bro’madors Bro’madors perform acoustic covers at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 7-9 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Sean Lee, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

9 PM - Live Music Enjoy live music, cocktails, and late night menu at B-ACK Yard BBQ, 20 Straight Wharf.

9 to 10 PM - $9 Bar Menu SeaGrille’s bar menu items are just $9 every Friday & Saturday from 9 to 10 pm. 508-325-5700. 45 Sparks Ave.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 10 AM to 3 PM - Annual Yard Sale This once a year shopping event cannot be missed. Furnishings for every room in the house, table top accessories, kitchen tools & utensils, lamps, art, antiques, outdoor furniture, garden ornaments and clothing from Nantucket stores for the entire family. Early bird shopping begins at 9:00 AM for a $10 fee. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

11 AM to 3 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Enter to win a basket filled with holiday gifts from the craftspeople, artists, and shops on Old South Wharf. Free tickets in the shops of Old South Wharf. Drawing at 4 pm on Stroll Saturday.

11 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

12:55 PM - Bolshoi Ballet: The Pharaoh’s Daughter With its exotic setting, impressive parades, spectacular variations and crowd scenes, this grand 19th-century Orientalist fantasy is one of the most remarkable productions in the Bolshoi’s repertoire. Showing live from Moscow at The Dreamland, 17 South Water St. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office.

2:30 to 4:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 theatreworkshop.com 3 to 4 PM - “On This Day in Nantucket History” Amy Jenness offers up quirky and fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped Nantucket one day at a time in the new book On This Day in Nantucket History. Hear from Nantucket’s history-makers in their own voice as a cast of readers share letters, diary, ship’s log, & journal entries.

Reception & book signing. Free. Atheneum, 1 India St. 3:30 PM - Jamie Howarth Performs live at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 to 5:30 PM - Annual Tree of Remembrance Service Community members come together to remember loved ones who have died. A brief interfaith service is held, followed by a warm reception indoors.

Sponsored by Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket. Jared Coffin House garden, Centre & Broad sts.

5:30PM to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Town Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696. continued on page 12

Thai Cuisine & Snack Bar located inside Nantucket Ice 1 Backus Lane Nantucket, MA 02554 Open for Lunch & Dinner Professional Certified Coach

Success Skill Coaching Leadership & Team Building Workshops Productivity Consulting www.MarshaEgan.com

508-332-1505

Mon-Fri: 11am-9pm Sat: 4pm-8:30pm closed Sundays Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices.

Call to order 508-228-SIAM (7426)

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Page 12

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Events & Activities from page 11

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Prime Rib Prime rib, pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks. $11.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Sts. 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum Writer’s Group: The Moving Pen The goal of the group is to loosen up and get the pen moving on paper.

Meet other writers and to flex your writing muscles. Free. Please come ready to write with paper and pen. Atheneum, 1 India St.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 7 AM - Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting Breakfast meeting of Nantucket’s Rotary Club, at Island Kitchen, 1 Chin’s Way. 10:15 to 10:45 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-7 Fun & engaging songs, singing games, movement activities that teach musical skills. Limited to first 10 children, each with caregiver. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Chower & Chili Chowder & chili, pizza, salad bar, nachos, wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks. $10.95. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad Sts. 11 AM to 5 PM - Annual Holiday Sale 40% to 60% storewide through the holidays at Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre St. 4 to 5 PM - Town Association Meeting The Nantucket Town Association will hold its monthly meeting to discuss downtown issues. All are invited. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 4:30 PM - Rebecca Chapa Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Festival of Wreaths Preview Party Celebrate the season at this party in the Nantucket Historical Assn Peter Foulger Gallery, 15 Broad St. Silent auction bidding on wreaths continues through the weekend. Bidding closes at 2 pm on November 30.

5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Queequegs Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class Kris Feeney of Nantucket Hai Tien school teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. $10. Free for teens. Atheneum, 1 India St.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Road, and then carpool to various island hotspots in search of whatever birds we target. Dress for the wind & weather. 508-325-0873. $10.

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Thanksgiving Weekend Open House See the exquisite pearl jewelry of designer Diana Kim England alongside wonderful estate jewelry and sailor’s valentines at Jewelers Gallery, 21 Centre Street.

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 4 PM - Book Sale The Nantucket Preservation Trust is offering a Holiday Book Package of the complete Neighborhood Book Series of 3 for $65. A great gift for anyone who loves Nantucket. nantucketpreservation.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Festival of Wreaths An annual Nantucket tradition, the Festival of Wreaths mark the start of the island’s winter holiday season. Visit the wreath display and see more than 80 beautifully decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger continued on page 13

Souza’s Seafood “Fresh Off the Boat!”

Lobsters ~ Littlenecks ~ Nantucket Bay Scallops ~ Tuna ~ Flounder ~ Cod Salmon ~ Swordfish ~ Smoked Bluefish ~ Smoked Paté ~ Shrimp Stop by to enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing!

NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS FRESH DAILY!

Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service

508-228-9140 Call for our weekly specials

Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

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

High-Speed Ferry

2014 SCHEDULE

Year Round Service ARRIVE HYANNIS

DEPART HYANNIS

ARRIVE NANTUCKET

7:45am

8:45am

6:30am

7:30am

10:35am

11:35am

9:10am

10:10am

1:25pm

2:25pm

12:00pm

1:00pm

4:35pm

5:35pm

3:10pm

4:10pm

8:10pm

9:10pm

7:00pm

8:00pm

DEPART NANTUCKET

Straight Wharf 508-228-3949 1-800-492-8082

nov. 20-new Year’s

Where chic meets casual comfort.

Ever-changing menu showcases the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats.

Commuter books make a great gift!

Lunch & Dinner Daily Bar opens at 5pm

For fare information and reservations go to:

508.228.5550 www.dunenantucket.com

www.hy-linecruises.com

20 BROAD STREET | NANTUCKET, MA

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Gallery, 13 Broad St. Free admission.

11 AM to 12:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Fajitas Steak and chicken fajitas, pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings and mozzarella sticks. $10.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Sts. 12 PM - Rotary Club Meeting The weekly meeting of Nantucket’s Rotary Club, at Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Rd. 4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live bluegrass at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

5:30PM to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Town Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

6 PM - Thanksgiving Eve Bash Celebrate the holiday with the folks at B-ACK Yard BBQ, 20 Straight Wharf.

Live music starts at 9:30 pm; food served till 1 am.

8 PM - Trivia Night at Kitty’s Cash prizes at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Annual Cold Turkey Plunge Join us for the annual Cold Turkey Plunge, a fund raiser for the Weezie Library For Children’s programs and services. Hundreds of people will take a dip in the harbor promptly at 10 am and raise money by getting their family, friends and coworkers to sponsor them. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, most money raised and largest group participation. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Tacos Tacos, pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks. $10.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy and Broad Sts. 12 to 6 PM - Thanksgiving Day Buffet at B-ACK Yard BBQ Enjoy Thanksgiving with the taste of BBQ at B-ACK Yard BBQ, 20 Straight Wharf. Four seatings at noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm. Reservations: 508228-0277 1 to 3 PM - Thanksgiving Dinner at Fifty-Six Union Traditional holiday fare as well as other tasty selections, including Nantucket Bay Scallops. Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 508-228-6135 2 to 7 PM - Thanksgiving Day Feast at The Nantucket Hotel Celebrate with family and friends at our lavish Thanksgiving buffet, complete with all the trimmings in our Grand Ballroom. Enjoy live piano music, antique fire truck rides, and fun activities for your children. Seatings available from 2 to 7 p.m. $62 per adult; $29 per child (ages 5-12); Free for under age 5. Beverages, tax & gratuity additional. Reservations required: 508-2284730 or e-mail fb@thenantuckethotel.com.

4:30 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. continued on page 14

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 13

,W¶V /RFDO DQG /RYDEEOH Watch your teeam!

Surrounde ded by ffrriend iends ds !

Dine In or Take Out

LUNCH & DINNER featuring

Delicious Thai Cuisine A Full Sushi Menu Baked Goods

!

NEW

GRAB & GO LUNCH

11am-2pm Daily

1DQWXFNHW¶V )DPLO\ 5HVWDXUDQW Sports Bar

*AFFORDABLE MENUS* LUNCH*DINNER*K KIDS*PIZZA TAKE OUT Gifft Cards Available!

OPEN 11:300am *5 Min i ute t s Fr F om Town* 27 Fairgrounds Rd 508.228.4095

Open Year Roun R d thef h faregrounds d .com

OPEN DAILY 11am-9pm

THANKSGIIVING

508-680-1522

CHRISTMAS EVE

118 Old South Road www.ackthaihouse.com

SUPER BOWL!

DID YOU KNOW... .

In 2013, Nantucket Cottage hospital ital handled

11,787 Emergency Roo om Visits “W We are a lot more hospital than you might think, hink, and we’re an improbable amount of hospital for an island 30 miles at sea.”

- Margot Hartmann, MD, PhD | President nt & CEO

508-825-8100 • 57 Prospect Street • NantucketHospital.org ketHospital.org Nantucket Cottage Hospital is a member of Partners rs HealthCare

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Page 14

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Events & Activities from page 13

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Thanksgiving Weekend Open House See the exquisite pearl jewelry of designer Diana Kim England alongside wonderful estate jewelry and sailor’s valentines at Jewelers Gallery, 21 Centre Street.

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Cheer Stop by Sweet Liddle and Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design at 40 Centre Street for some holiday cheer.

10 AM to 5 PM - Festival of Wreaths An annual Nantucket tradition, the Festival of Wreaths mark the start of the island’s winter holiday season. Visit the wreath display and see more than 80 beautifully decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger Gallery, 13 Broad St. Free admission.

10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Thanksgiving Celebration on Straight Wharf Join the merchants and artists on Straight Wharf for refreshments, giveaways, and fun to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend.

10 AM to 6 PM - Artisans Market Thanksgiving Show Local Nantucket artisans with handmade arts, crafts, candies & food gifts, Preservation Hall, upstairs at 11 Centre St. www.SustainableNantucket.org 10 AM to 7 PM - Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

10 AM to 7 PM - Thanksgiving Special Lobster Newburg, Clam Chowder, Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallop Roll & more at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

10 AM to 7 PM - Celebration at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for holiday refreshments and cheer! Enter their drawing to win a limited edition canvas giclee.

Jewelry and artwork on sale. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508 228 0014.

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Book Signing with Cheryl Barnes The author of “Nat, Nat, the Nantucket Cat Goes to the Beach” will be on hand at Mitchell’s Book Corner to sign copies. 54 Main Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Fish Fry Friday Fish, pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks. $11.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy and Broad Sts. 11 AM to 4 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Enter to win a basket filled with holiday gifts from the craftspeople, artists, and shops on Old South Wharf. Free tickets in the shops of Old South Wharf. Drawing at 4 pm on Stroll Saturday.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

watch the

nov. 20-new Year’s

2 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 3 to 4 PM - Book Signing with Barbara White The author of “Live to the Truth: the Life and Times of Cyrus Peirce” will be at Mitchell’s Book Corner to sign copies. 54 Main Street.

4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Annual Tree Lighting and Community Caroling More than 150 fir trees will be illuminated by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce and its volunteers, followed by traditional community caroling.

Top of Main Street. nantucketchamber.org. 508-228-1700.

5:30 to 7:30 PM - Holiday Small Works Exhibition Opening Enjoy holiday cheer and the artwork featured in AAN’s Holiday Small Works Show at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street.

6 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6 to 7:20 PM - Disco Skate Night at Nantucket Ice Public Skating with disco lights. $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. Great activity for all ages! 508-228-2516. 1 Backus Lane.

6:30 PM - Film Screening: “Like Water for Chocolate” Special screening of this classic film in The Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water Street. Tickets $5.

7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk An eerie, 80 min., 1 mile evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket town. Gather at Federal & India sts., by the Atheneum fence. $15; $10 for teens & 65+; $5 for ages 7-12; under 7 free.

508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

7-11 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Jacob Butler & Sara Farley, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

7:30 to 9 PM - Free Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. All are welcome. Free admission. Donations are encouraged.

9 to 10 PM - $9 Bar Menu SeaGrille’s bar menu items are just $9 every Friday & Saturday from 9 to 10 pm. 508-325-5700. 45 Sparks Ave.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 9 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2.3 mile, 50 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past the breathtaking houses of the Cliff and Brant Pt. Gathers at 8:50 am at Federal & India sts, by the Atheneum fence. Cash only. $10. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953.

9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Thanksgiving Weekend Open House See the exquisite pearl jewelry of designer Diana Kim England alongside wonderful estate jewelry and sailor’s valentines at Jewelers Gallery, 21 Centre Street. continued on page 19

breakfast,

action at

lunch & dinner

the airport!

5:30am-9pm daily

at the airport mon • homestyle chicken Dinner (Baked or fried)

tues • steakhouse sizzle!! wed • endless pasta & 50¢ jumbo wings thu • crosswinds famous bbq ribs fri • Fri night fish & chips sat • beef stroganoff & “taste of india” sun • traditional turkey dinner

Free and easy parking!

508.228.6005 • free wi-fi

steak sizzle house !! $12.9 Tues n 5 ights, ch

oose: • 12oz .p • 10oz rime rib . ny • 8oz. filet mstrip ignon

“on th e

fly ” t break o-go fast take o • lunch • dinne r ut o menu ur entire ! 365 d ays

Fresh! all year-round Find us at 29 Centre Street 508-228-6215

www.nantucketcoffee.com

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 15

Drinking Outside the Box from page 7

BIGGER

IS

BETTER, GO MAGNUM!

Everything is bigger in Texas... or Nantucket. Want to impress? What better way while spending time with family and friends than to bring out the big guns!

A Magnum bottle of wine, which contains 1.5L and is equivalent to two regular sized 750ml bottles, is a common size that is easier to purchase than most would think. Large format does not necessarily have to translate to big money. For example, a Double Magnum is 3L of wine (equivalent to four regular sized 750ml bottles). This is the typical size for that delicious cask (aka box) wine made by Andegavia from California. Large format bottles have better ageing potential than regular size bottles and will provide a '”WOW” factor at your gathering.

Plus, it's a fun game to try to pronounce (and remember) the names of the various bottle sizes. Jerobaum is a 4.5L of still wine, Imperial 6L, Salmanazer 9L (this is a full case of wine!), Balthazar 12 L and Nebuchadnezzar 15L. These larger formats are harder to find—making them more unique and exciting—but are available through special order. Who better to help you find these treasures than you favorite wine retailer?

PATRONIZE YOUR LOCAL BOTTLE SHOP Boutique wine shops are able to provide you with personalized customer service and offer an educational component along with stocking your everyday wine staples. From your classic favorites to new arrivals and hard-to-find gems, it’s worth spending a little extra for the experience of buying wine in a well kept store with a team of wine professionals in your own backyard. This is where you can discover small producers and hand-selected wines that can be of great values.

Taking advantage of the knowledgeable staff helps you to be a more educated buyer, getting a great deal on an amazing wine no matter what the price. This also takes the hassle out of buying wine on-line, where you are unable to “try before you buy” and having to wait for it to arrive.

IT'S TIME

TO

PARTY - CHEERS!

Hosting a wine tasting party is a creative and engaging way to learn more about and experiment with your new wine discoveries. For the culinary inspired continued on page 18

Give the Gift of Summer this Holiday Season!

High Tide

Original Children’s

FREE Embroidered Island Outline Personalize with Custom Embroidery

www.nantucketbeachchair.com | To order call: 508.325.7793

i t Ever Firs

Fesstive Holiday Supper Cllub Christmas Eve/Day & New Ye Year's Dinners ers Gala Moulin Rouge New Ye Year's Eve Ball Ba 508-228-4730 www.nantuck n ckethotel.com o THE NANTUCKET HOTEL 7 7 E A S T O N S T.

Page 16

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Cranberry Dishes

Mahiya

from page 5

Painted Bird

In a small saucepan, heat cranberries, sugar, and water until the sugar dissolves, the liquid begins to turn a light-pink color, and the cranberries just begin to pop.

Pour the cranberries and the liquid into a large glass jar; stir in peel and vodka. Cover, and let stand at room temperature at least 3 days or up to one month. The longer it sits, the better. Strain through cheesecloth.

Enjoy!

Coola Trance Essence Shiva Rose Persephenie

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA, CRANBERRIES & BALSAMIC GLAZE

Sanae Intoxicants

Sweet, Salty, Tangy, Crispy. This dish has got all the components to seriously wow your guests, and maybe even your kiddos!

Qori Inti

3 pounds Brussels sprouts 1 C Pancetta, small dice 1/2 C olive oil 1/2 C sugar 3/4 C balsamic vinegar 1 C fresh cranberries

Sweet Liddle...

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Trim/clean the brussels sprouts, then cut them in half. Arrange on 2 baking sheets with pancetta and cranberries. Season with salt and pepper and toss with the olive oil. Roast until brown and pancetta is crispy, 25 to 30 minutes.

Combine the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and reduce until very thick.

Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the roasted sprouts. Watch your kids eat brussels sprouts. Pat yourself on the back. continued on page 17

Fresco Sombrilla PGS Juniper Ridge

Goe Marianella Sydney Hale Coast Wide

40 Centre Street

508 228 3214

Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket for specials, photos, contests, & more – Nantucket.net

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Cranberry Dishes from page 16

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 17

EMILLY BROOKE RUBIN

JEWELRY DESIGN

CRANBERRY-MAPLE PUDDING CAKE Put the words pudding and cake next to each other in a sentence and I'm smitten.

2 C fresh cranberries 1 C pure maple syrup 2/3 C heavy whipping cream 3/4 t finely grated orange peel Pinch plus 1/2 t salt 2/3 C all purpose flour 1/3 C yellow cornmeal (preferably stone-ground) 1 1/2 t baking powder 1 large egg 3 T sugar 1/2 C whole milk 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 1 t vanilla extract Crème fraîche, softly whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Combine first 4 ingredients and pinch of salt in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Whisk egg and sugar in another medium bowl. Whisk milk, melted butter, and vanilla into egg mixture. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; whisk to blend. Pour warm cranberry mixture into 11x7x2-inch or 8x8x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Pour batter over.

Bake cake until golden and cranberry mixture bubbles at edges, about 28 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Serve cake warm topped with crème fraîche, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.

This is NANTUCKET

circa 1973

– le a eS f! er f O m sh 0% a 5 C to p U

REPEAT cashmere Exclusively at

ISLAND CASHMERE

508 228 7611 • 32 Centre Street

40 CENTRE STREET

508 228 3214

Page 18

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Drinking Outside the Box from page 15

wine drinker, you may create a meal designed to pair with the wines. For a more casual approach, you can share your favorite wine with your so-called book club.

Organizing a cheese and charcuterie tasting with your wine tasting party is the perfect pairing for highlighting food components that enhance the wine while capturing the social aspect that revolves around wine consumption.

The more studious wine aficionado, may want to host a Vertical Tasting that which highlights the same wine from various vintages; or a Horizontal Tasting which features similar wines from the same region, vintage, or even vineyard; or the challenge of a Blind Tasting where you know nothing about the wine being served but try to deduce what it is based on your wine tasting skills and techniques. Whatever you decide to do for your wine tasting event, the most important rule to remember is to keep the wine party fun!

EMBARK

ON A

WINE COUNTRY ADVENTURE

You need not travel far in order to take advantage of a winery experience.

Wine production is currently undertaken in all fifty of the United States, as well as Canada and Mexico. This could mean a day trip to a small local producer or a weekend jaunt to wine festival in order to get a taste of several winery offerings in one day. Your options for wine country travel are unlimited and often include culinary classes with the winery resident chef, vinotherapie spas using grape based products, winery golf courses designed by some of golfing's greatest who also produce wine under their own labels. You could also enjoy bike riding through Burgundy, running a marathon through Bordeaux (and stopping to sample the wine at world class Chateaux along the way), or a hot air balloon ride over the Willamette Valley. For those who want to get their hands in the dirt, you can enjoy a wine holiday by visiting an agriturismo in Italy where you stay amongst the vineyards at the winery and help with the production of wine.

No matter what your wine resolution will be for the end of this year, there is no better time to get started then now. Take time to enjoy the moments that are special to you and how they can revolve around wine. Whether it is watching the sunset at Madaket, gathering around the fireplace or entertaining in your home, a special bottle and the warmth and generosity of this holiday season will give us all something to Cheers!

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Events & Activities from page 14

10 AM - Wreath Making Class Join Liz Morcone de Souza as she guides you through the creation of a custom decorated double-face balsam wreath. $55. The Hayloft at Bartlett Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Contact: liz@bartlettsfarm.com 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 to 11:30 AM - Book Signing with Wendy Rouillard The author of The Barnaby Book series and the newest “Barnaby Loves You!” will be on hand at Mitchell’s Book Corner to meet readers and sign copies. 54 Main Street.

10 AM to 3 PM - Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

10AM to 5 PM - Festival of Wreaths An annual Nantucket tradition, the Festival of Wreaths mark the start of the island’s winter holiday season. Visit the wreath display and see more than 80 beautifully decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger Gallery, 13 Broad St. Free admission.

10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Celebrate at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for holiday refreshments and cheer! Enter their drawing to win a limited edition canvas giclee.

Jewelry and artwork on sale. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508 228 0014.

10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Cheer Stop by Sweet Liddle and Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design at 40 Centre Street for some holiday cheer.

10 AM to 5 PM - Artisans Market Thanksgiving Show Local Nantucket artisans with handmade arts, crafts, candies & food gifts, Preservation Hall, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. www.SustainableNantucket.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Thanksgiving Celebration on Straight Wharf Join the merchants and artists on Straight Wharf for refreshments, giveaways, and fun to celebrate Thanksgiving weekend.

10 AM to 7 PM - Thanksgiving Special Lobster Newburg, Clam Chowder, Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallop Roll & more at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

11 AM to 5 PM - Annual Holiday Sale 40% to 60% storewide through the holidays at Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre St. 12:30 PM - Big Apple Live: “Metamorphosis” Don’t miss the encore broadcast of The Big Apple Circus from Lincoln Center in The Dreamland Theatre, 17 S. Water Street. Tickets $15/$10.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

2 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 2 PM - Holiday Countdown: Skate with Santa at Nantucket Ice Exhibition featuring the Nantucket “Island Waves” Learn to Skate and Skating Club Students. At 3:15 Santa will arrive on the Zamboni to skate with everyone! Holiday treats & festivities. One Admission to Exhibition and Skating Event. $10, Youth $6. Backus Lane 228-2516.

2 PM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll featuring the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence at 1:50 pm. $15 - $10 for teens and 65+; $5 for ages 7-12. Cash only. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary.

3 to 5 PM - Shop Local Wine Tasting Get your ‘Cisco Disco’ on and taste Nantucket Vineyard’s new releases just in time for gift giving & holiday baskets. Wigs and Bellbottoms optional.

Make a purchase with your registered AMEX + receive a $10 statement credit. Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant. Parking in back.

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 19

www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 4 PM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

4 PM - Guided Tour of Cisco Brewery See how it all works and taste a few sips along the way. $20pp. 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929.

4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live bluegrass at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 5 to 7 PM - Live Music: The Bro’madors Bro’madors perform acoustic covers at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 6 to 7:20 PM - Disco Skate Night at Nantucket Ice Public Skating with disco lights. $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. Great activity for all ages! 508-228-2516. 1 Backus Lane.

7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk An eerie, 80 min., 1 mile evening stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket town. Gather at Federal & India sts., by the Atheneum fence. $15; $10 for teens & 65+; $5 for ages 7-12; under 7 free.

508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

7-9 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Sean Lee, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

9 PM - Live Music Enjoy live music, cocktails, and late night menu at B-ACK Yard BBQ, 20 Straight Wharf.

9 to 10 PM - $9 Bar Menu SeaGrille’s bar menu items are just $9 every Friday & Saturday from 9 to 10 pm. 508-325-5700. 45 Sparks Ave. 10 PM to 1 AM - Audio Architects at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 8 AM - Sunday Bird Walk All levels welcome. Dress for the weather & wear appropriate shoes. Meet at Nantucket High School parking lot, 10 Surfside Rd. 10AM to 5 PM - Festival of Wreaths An annual Nantucket tradition, the Festival of Wreaths mark the start of the island’s winter holiday season. Visit the wreath display and see more than 80 beautifully decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger Gallery, 13 Broad St. Free admission.

10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Cheer Stop by Sweet Liddle and Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design at 40 Centre Street for some holiday cheer.

11 AM to 4 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Enter to win a basket filled with holiday gifts from the craftspeople, artists, and shops on Old South Wharf. Free tickets in the shops of Old South Wharf. Drawing at 4 pm on Stroll Saturday, you do not need to be present to win.

12 to 5 PM - Celebrate at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for holiday refreshments and cheer! Enter their drawing to win a limited edition canvas giclee.

Jewelry and artwork on sale. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508 228 0014.

2:30 to 4:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 3:30 PM - Jamie Howarth Performs live at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135. continued on page 20

Page 20

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Events & Activities

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

from page 19

6 PM - Jazz after Sunset Featuring ECliff Graves, Aidan Sherry, Nigel Goss, & Jason Sullivan performing in the African American Meetinghouse at 29 York St. for a festive gathering & performance. $5. Limited space; to make a reservation: 508-228-9833.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Prime Rib Prime rib, pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks. $11.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Sts. 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Town Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

6 to 8 PM - Clamshell Box Class Ana Ericksen will teach a class in making a clamshell box, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. To register, visit nantucketarts.org $80 + $30 materials fee.

(Artist Assn. Members $72)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

10:15 to 10:45 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-7 Fun and engaging songs, singing games. movement activities that teach musical skills. Limited to first 10 children, each with caregiver. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Chower & Chili Chowder & chili, pizza, salad bar, nachos, wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks. $10.95. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad Sts. 11 AM to 5 PM - Annual Holiday Sale 40% to 60% storewide through the holidays at Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre St. 12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

5 to 9 PM - Burger Night at Kitty’s $5 Burgers while they last at Kitty Murtagh’s, West Creek Rd. 508-325-0781 5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Road, and then carpool to various island hotspots in search of whatever birds we target. Dress for the wind and weather. 508-325-0873. $10.

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 4 PM - Book Sale The Nantucket Preservation Trust is offering a Holiday Book Package of the complete Neighborhood Book Series of 3 for $65. A great gift for anyone

Gail’s Tours, Inc. Simply, the finest tour on Nantucket Island!

VOTED BEST OF NANTUCKET★ FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS!

★

Continuing a family tradition of hospitality Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket 7th generation native

Convenience...effortlessly view Nantucket In-town pick-up • 1 3/4 hour tour Pullovers for photo opportunities Tour van holds up to 14 guests Departures daily 10am, 1pm, & 3pm

Value...in the thrifty Nantucket tradition

★ GAIL NICKERSON JOHNSON ★ your guide to the real Nantucket!

RESERVATIONS & INFO:

508-257-6557

nov. 20-new Year’s

who loves Nantucket. nantucketpreservation.org 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Fajitas Steak and chicken fajitas, pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings and mozzarella sticks. $10.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Sts. 11 AM to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

12 PM - Rotary Club Meeting The weekly meeting of Nantucket’s Rotary Club, at Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Rd. 4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live bluegrass at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

7 PM - Free Feature Film: “The Hundred Foot Journey” Rated PG. Atheneum Great Hall, I India St. 8 PM - Trivia Night at Kitty’s Cash prizes at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 6:30 to 7:50 AM - Public Skating for Early Birds at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

10 to 10:30 AM - Babies Into Books A 15-20 min. program designed to introduce babies and their caregivers to books and the library. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Toddlers Program is limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets from 10am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Tacos Tacos, pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks. $10.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy and Broad Sts. 11 AM to 4 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Enter to win a basket filled with holiday gifts from the craftspeople, artists, and shops on Old South Wharf. Free tickets in the shops of Old South Wharf. Drawing at 4 pm on Stroll Saturday, need not be present to win.

4 to 6 PM - O’Brother Where Art Thou Wine Tasting Join Matt Hobbs, Wine Ambassador to his brother Paul Hobb’s Winery, as he shares their highly-rated single vineyard wines from Napa + Sonoma, California at Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant. Parking in back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 4:30 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

6 to 8 PM - Festival of Trees Preview Party Be the first to view the numerous beautifully decorated trees in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger Gallery at this festive party! Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. For tickets call 508.228.1894, ext. 130. continued on page 21

Nantucket Directory

Poetry Contest The winning poet will receive $250 and have his or her work published in the print and online editions of the 2015-2016 Nantucket Directory. Send entries to: Nantucket Directory Poetry Contest, PO Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 or submit via email to info@nantucket.net.

Entry forms can be found at www.NantucketDirectory.com/poetry.

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

7 PM - Walden Chamber Players in Concert A chamber music program of music for strings and piano by Mozart, Penderecki, Thomson and Reger. The program includes collaborative performances with young pianists, singers & instrumentalists from the Nantucket Community Music Center. Dreamland Studio Theatre, 17 S. Water St. $5.

Proceeds benefit the Nantucket Community Music Center.

7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 9 PM - Live Music Enjoy live music, cocktails, and late night menu at B-ACK Yard BBQ, 20 Straight Wharf.

10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2.3 mile, 50 min. non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past the breathtaking houses of the Cliff and Brant Pt. Gathers at 8:20 am at Federal & India sts, by the Atheneum fence. Cash only. $10. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953.

9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

9 AM to 4 PM - Stroll Scavenger Hunt Learn about Nantucket and have fun with a scavenger hunt created by Barbara Tibbetts. Pick up a Stroll Scavenger Hunt 20-Question brochure at the Chamber of Commerce Office, 0 Main St. Teams with the most correct answers will be in the running for a prize. $10/team. 508-228-3643. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 3 PM - Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

10 AM to 4 PM - 4th Annual Basket Festival & Sale This once-a-year extravaganza, presented by the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, features the work of local weavers and museum members. It is your only chance to see the work of so many contemporary artists in one place. Free admission to the museum, weaving demonstrations, and refreshments. Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union St, a short walk from Main St. nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Wreath Raffle Win a set of The Toy Boat’s hand carved Rainbow Fleet on a wreath. Tickets $1 each or $10 for 12. All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund. The Toy Boat, 41 Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Cheer Stop by Sweet Liddle and Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design at 40 Centre Street for some holiday cheer.

10 AM to 5 PM - Marbelous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat at the end of Straight Wharf and guess how many marbles are in the jar. Win marble surprises. 41 Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 6 PM - Storewide Holiday Sale Stop into Vivi G Shoes, 25 Centre Street, for our annual holiday sale.

10 AM to 7 PM - Celebrate at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for holiday refreshments

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

Dinner: Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm Lunch: Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm Breakfast: Sundays 8am-1pm closed Mondays & Tuesdays

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

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 21

and cheer! Enter their drawing to win a limited edition canvas giclee.

Jewelry and artwork on sale. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508 228 0014.

10 AM to 8 PM - Annual Festival of Trees Now in its 21st year, the 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. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10:30 AM - Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse. During our walk, you will hear tales of infamous pirates who sailed past our shores, shipwrecks, and the mysterious ghost ships of New England. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens: $15. Children $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

11 AM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll featuring the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence at 10:50 am. $15 - $10 for teens and 65+; $5 for ages 7-12. Cash only. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet: Fish Fry Friday Fish, pizza, salad bar, nachos, buffalo wings or onion rings & mozzarella sticks. $11.95. Easy Street Cantina, Easy and Broad Sts. 11 AM to 4 PM - Christmas Stroll Lunch at The Nantucket Hotel Get into the Christmas Stroll spirit. Relax and enjoy our special Two-Course Prix Fixe Stroll Luncheon Menu at The Nantucket Hotel. $35 per person; a separate a la carte Children’s Menu is also available. Reservations suggested: 508-228-4730 or e-mail fb@thenantuckethotel.com.

11 AM to 4 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Enter to win a basket filled with holiday gifts from the craftspeople, artists, and shops on Old South Wharf. Free tickets in the shops of Old South Wharf. Drawing at 4pm on Stroll Saturday, need not be present to win.

11 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Celebration & Sale Stop by for butter cookies & homemade glogg plus 40-60% off storewide through the holidays at Freedman’s, 14 Centre St. 12 to 2:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

12 to 3 PM - FaLaLaLaLa Tasting + Drawing You’ll be singing after a taste of warm libations and entering to win a personalized Wine Tasting Experience. Provide your email address with a purchase to be entered. Drawing: Sunday, Dec. 7th @ 5pm at Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in back. epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 1 to 7 PM - Christmas Stroll Craft Show Forty Nantucket craftspeople will sell a variety of wares from pottery, knits, floral arrangements, woven items, ornaments, cards, wooden items and much more! Call 508-228-5755 for details. Preservation Institute, upstairs at 11 Centre St. 2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Join us as we walk though Nantucket’s past. Hear all about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of three wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Fair Street park at Main & Fair sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Children $10. 508257-4586 continued on page 22

Murray’s Toggery Shop

NANTUCKET THROW designed especially for us!

Made of 100% cotton fibers, predyed & jacquardwoven, this carefully crafted throw is the perfect size for your boat, beach or home.

It’s available in navy/natural.

The Quintessential Nantucket Store

48 x 70 $80.00

62 Main Street, Nantucket

Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm

•

508-228-0437

•

www.nantucketreds.com

Page 22

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Events & Activities from page 21

2 PM - Nantucket and the Civil War Hear the dramatic story of Nantucket’s vital role in the American Civil War. Gather at Federal & India sts.by the Atheneum fence at 1:50 pm. $15; $10 for teens and 65+; $5 for ages 7-12. No credit cards. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953.

3 to 5 PM - Holiday Open House & Champagne Come by Joy West Collection at 14 S. Water Street for our Holiday Open House & Champagne Toast, and shop our fabulous selection of jewelry, fabulous faux furs, and more! You’re certain to find that perfect gift!

3 to 5 PM - Napa, Napa, Not Just Red All about It! Wine Tasting Crafting consistent high quality wine while balancing tradition and innovation is what the Napa Valley appellation strives to achieve. Come taste and be the wine judge of that at Épernay. 1 N Beach St, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com.

508.228.2755 4 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin and her raven, Edgar for a ghostly adventure. Put on your ghost hunter hats as we stop by the houses that have stories to tell. Learn what to look for and how to become a Ghost Hunter. Bring whatever tools you may need for our adventure. The ghost hunt is exciting and lots of fun. $15.

Children $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

4 to 6 PM - California Legends Tasting Taste a star-studded lineup of some of California’s most sought-after cabernets at Brix Wine Shop, 1 Windy Way, 508-228-9123.

4 to 8 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 100 creches from around the world displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $6 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4:30 to 7:30 PM - 32nd Annual Holiday House Tour Visit homes in the Downtown area bedecked for the holidays. Ticket includes entrance to Nantucket Historical Association’s Festival of Trees on Friday during tour hours only. Music and refreshments. Tickets $45. Benefits the Friends of Nantucket Public Schools. For tickets, call 508-228-5296, or visit www.fonps.org.

5 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 5 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk An eerie, 80 min., 1 mile pre-dinner stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket town. Led by the original guide. Gather at Federal & India sts., by the Atheneum fence at 4:50 pm. $15; $10 for teens & 65+; $5 for ages 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

5 to 8 PM - Holiday Stroll Celebration at Susan Lister Locke Stroll on down to 28 Easy Street & join us for a night of holiday cheer & refreshments! A participant in the Red Ticket Holiday Drawing on Christmas Eve. 508-228-2132 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Cool Yule Holiday Party Enjoy holiday cheer and the artwork featured at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. The exhibition will be on display through Dec. 24 at 2 PM. Gallery is open Mon.-Sat. 10-5. Stroll hours include Sunday Dec. 7, 11 – 5.

5:30 to 10 PM - Holiday Weekend Celebration at Brant Point Grill A 4-course holiday stroll dinner featuring a selection of the chef’s favorite dishes. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 508-325-1320 6 to 9 PM - Opening Reception at Robert Foster Fine Art Stroll Weekend Group Show. See the show at Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India St through to Christmas.

7 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past The Raven’s Night Walk is a haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. During our walk, you will hear about Nantucket’s incredible history and the ghostly tales of it’s past. We visit houses that have stories to tell and you will see the mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at The “Fair Street Park” at Main & Fair Sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10.

nov. 20-new Year’s

7 PM - Free Feature Film for Teens: “Maleficent” For ages 12-18; popcorn & beverages. Rated PG. Atheneum, I India St. 7-11 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Jacob Butler & Sara Farley, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

8 to 10:30 PM - Bob Lehman Trio Performing live in the Brant Point Grill Bar, 50 Easton St. 9 PM - Live Music Enjoy live music, cocktails, and late night menu at B-ACK Yard BBQ, 20 Straight Wharf.

9 to 10 PM - $9 Bar Menu SeaGrille’s bar menu items are just $9 every Friday & Saturday from 9 to 10 pm. 508-325-5700. 45 Sparks Ave.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 7 AM - Christmas Stroll Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce organizes this holiday celebra.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on the island via a Coast Guard vessel and ride up Main Street in a horse-drawn carriage accompanied by the Town Crier.

Carolers in Victorian costumes, bell ringers, student choirs, and other musicians perform on the Main Street.

8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main St & the Windmill A 2 mile, 45 min. non-stop, round-trip exercise walk with historic commentary past Nantucket Town’s beautiful historic mansions. Gathers at 8:25 am at Federal & India sts, by the Atheneum fence. $10. No credit cards. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953.

9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

9 AM to 4 PM - $10 off anything at Marine Home Center Shop today at Marine Home Center and get $10 off anything with the coupon in this paper (must present coupon for the discount). This special offer is one day only: Saturday, December 6. No change back; 1 coupon per customer; no other discounts apply. 134 Orange Street.

9 AM to 5 PM - Christmas Stroll Craft Show Forty Nantucket craftspeople will sell a variety of wares from pottery, knits, floral arrangements, woven items, ornaments, cards, wooden items and much more! Call 508-228-5755 for details. Preservation Institute, upstairs at 11 Centre St. 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Meet jewelry designer Diana Kim England and see her sparkling gems alongside wonderful estate jewelry and sailor’s valentines at Jewelers Gallery, 21 Centre Street.

10 AM - Wreath Making Class Join Liz Morcone de Souza as she guides you through the creation of your own custom decorated double-face balsam wreath. $55. The Hayloft at Bartlett Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. liz@bartlettsfarm.com 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll featuring the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence at 9:50 am. $15 - $10 for teens and 65+; $5 for ages 7-12. Cash only. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary.

10 AM - Paper Tree Ornaments Learn to make simple paper ornaments. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 to 10:30 AM - Book Signing with Bobbi McPeak The author of “Santa Clause Moves to Nantucket” will be on hand at Mitchell’s Book Corner to meet readers and sign copies. 54 Main Street.

10 AM to 2 PM - Open House at The Dreamland With something for everyone, the Dreamland will have crafts for the kids, free hot chocolate, and special performances by the Nantucket Puppet Players, every hour on the half hour from 10:30am-1:30pm. 17 So. Water St 10 AM to 2 PM - Kids Crafts with Tiffany With something for everyone, the Dreamland will have crafts for the kids& free hot chocolate. 17 South Water Street 10 AM to 2 PM - Appreciation Party at Hostetler Gallery Stop by Hostetler Gallery at 42 Centre Street and enjoy art, live music, refreshments, and a special gift while they last.

10 AM to 2 PM - Used Book Sale Browse hundreds of gently used hardcover and paperbook books in a wide variety of genresf or sale. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. continued on page 23

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

10 AM to 3 PM - Christmas Stroll Market Hot food, handcrafted gifts, merchandise in an open air market at the foot of Main Street. Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event.

10 AM to 3 PM - Straight Wharf Raffle Pick up a free raffle ticket to win prizes from the galleries and shops along Straight Wharf. The series of six drawings starts at 3 pm on Stroll Saturday, beginning at Hy-Line Cruises 10 AM to 3 PM - Stroll Scavenger Hunt Learn about Nantucket and have fun with a scavenger hunt created by Barbara Tibbetts. Pick up a Stroll Scavenger Hunt 20-Question brochure at the Chamber of Commerce Office, 0 Main St. Winners will be selected at random from the submissions with 20 correct responses. 508-228-3643. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event 10 AM to 3:45 PM - Stroll Raffle for Kids Kids who stroll into The Toy Boat at 41 Straight Wharf will get a free raffle ticket to win a prize. Child must be present to win. Drawing at 4 pm Stroll Saturday.

10 AM to 4 PM - 4th Annual Basket Festival & Sale This once-a-year extravaganza, presented by the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, features the work of local weavers and museum members. It is your only chance to see the work of so many contemporary artists in one place. Free admission to the museum, weaving demonstrations, and refreshments. Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union St, a short walk from Main St. nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org 10 AM to 4 PM - Stroll Specials on Easy Street Stop by Nantucket Monogram at 5A Easy Street for holiday cheer and 50% off selected items. Fill your stockings with unique gifts from $12.50.

10 AM to 4 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 100 creches from around the world displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $6 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Holiday Sale at Boat Basin Up to 50% off select merchandise, while supplies last. Home of the famous Christmas Stroll Scarf. Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop, 33 Straight Wharf.

nov. 20-new Year’s

NANTUCKET COUNTRY ANTIQUES

ANTIQUE QUILTS • FOLK ART • FURNITURE • VINTAGE TOYS OUT-OF-PRINT BOOKS • KITCHEN ANTIQUES MARINE ANTIQUES AND ART PRINTS AND PAINTINGS BY KOLENE SPICHER HOOKED RUGS BY POLLY MINICK

38 CENTRE ST. | 508.228.8868

www.nantucketcountryantiques.com

continued on page 24

Paintings and Sculpture

Appreciation Holiday Party Stroll Saturday, December 6th from 10am-2pm Enjoy music and nibbles!

Hostetler Gallery 42 Centre Street | 508-228-5152 www.davidhostetler.com www.hostetlergallery.com Holiday hours: Wednesday & Thursday 12-6pm; Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 10am-6pm

Hostetler Gallery

Jewel of the Isle Handcrafted jewelry by Gary and Kelli Trainor

508.228.2448 6 Straight Wharf Nantucket, MA www.jeweloftheisle.com www.facebook.com/ nantucketjewelry

Page 23

hostetlergalery

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Page 24

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Events & Activities from page 23

Find us on facebook!

www.facebook.com/yesterdaysisland www.facebook.com/nantucketisland

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees Now in its 21st year, the Festival of Trees 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. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Marbelous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat at the end of Straight Wharf and guess how many marbles are in the jar. Win marble surprises. 41 Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Cheer Stop by Sweet Liddle and Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design at 40 Centre Street for some holiday cheer.

10 AM to 6 PM - Celebrate at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for holiday refreshments and cheer! Enter their drawing to win a limited edition canvas giclee.

Jewelry and artwork on sale. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508 228 0014.

10 AM to 6 PM - Storewide Holiday Sale Stop into Vivi G Shoes, 25 Centre Street, for our annual holiday sale.

10 AM to 7 PM - Stroll Special Lobster Newburg, Clam Chowder, Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallop Roll & more at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Did you know that a sea captain could be away for as long as five years?

Some women accompanied their husbands on whaling voyages, while the others became involved in astronomy, Temperance, the struggle for women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Join us on our walk to hear their stories. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

10:30 to 11:45 AM - Live Entertainment for Stroll Performances by local musicians and actors. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

11 to 11:30 AM - Book Signing with Amy Jenness The author of “On This Day in Nantucket History” will be on hand at Mitchell’s Book Corner to meet readers and sign copies. 54 Main Street. continued on page 26

THANKSGIVING & STROLL SPECIALS!

H

H H Lobster Bisque $5.95 cup/$7.95 bowlH H H Also available by the quart to go

LA

Simply irresistible

H

H

H

J

Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallop Rolls

&

H

The SeaGrille Fresh, local, sustainable seafood

COOKIE

W

DECORATING! seating is first come first served

To-go kits available for shipping, call for details Thanksgiving Weekend: Nov. 28th 10am-7pm, Nov. 29th & 30th 10am-3pm Stroll Weekend: Dec. 5th 10am-3pm, Dec. 6th 2-6pm, Dec. 7th 10am-3pm

508.228.5418 www.easystreetcantina.com CORNER OF EASY & BROAD STREETS

by Jola

Call now to book your holiday party!

Bar opens at 5pm Lunch Monday-Saturday 11:30am-2pm Dinner Monday-Saturday 5:30-9pm

45 Sparks Avenue • 508-325-5700 www.theseagrille.com follow us on Twitter @TheSeagrille

Nantucket Scallop Shell Ring 18k

29 Centre Street Nantucket, MA 02554 phone 508.325.6999 www.jolasjewelry.com

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

★ Enjoy Butter Cookies and Homemade Glögg while you shop! ★

★

★

C E L E B R AT E T H

★

nov. 20-new Year’s

H T I W

S !

Y E A D D I I EW E HOL

40% TO 60%

R O T S OFF

!

S U

Page 25

★

★

★

★

“Like a museum, every piece is one of a kind!”

“A truly unique Nantucket experience!”

★ ★

★

★

34 Years of Creating Award­Winning Home Accessories!

Clocks • Leather and Wood • Accessories • Jewelry • One­of­a­Kind Furniture

★

508.228.3291 dfreedman11@comcast.net 14 Centre Street

★

Page 26

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

y l r a E o To

r e v e N s ’ t I t x e N r u o y n a l P o t ! n o i t a c a V t e k c u t n Na

Request more information or book your getaway today!

nov. 20-new Year’s

Events & Activities from page 24

11 to 11:45 AM - Main Street Entertainment Performances on the Main Street stage featuring local singers and performers. More at 1 pm. Organized by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce.

11 AM to 4 PM - Free Holiday Cheer at Marine Home Center Hot apple cider, baked cookies, “Nantucket Pantry” soup, old fashioned pop, chocolate covered cranberries will be served. You can participate in Mrs. Claus’ Reindeer Games including wreath toss, pin-the-nose on Rudolph, Guess Santa’s Weight. Gifts for kids. Marine Home Center, 134 Orange St. 11 AM to 4 PM - Christmas Stroll Lunch with Entertainment Your Christmas Stroll experience will be merrier when you partake of our special Two-Course Prix Fixe Luncheon Menu at The Nantucket Hotel. Enjoy festive, live holiday entertainment from 2 to 5 p.m. $35 per person; a separate a la carte Children’s Menu is also available. Reservations suggested: 508-228-4730 or e-mail fb@thenantuckethotel.com.

11 AM to 4 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Enjoy holiday cheer & refreshments and enter to win a basket filled with holiday gifts from the craftspeople, artists, and shops on Old South Wharf.

Drawing at 4 pm, you do not need to be present to win.

11 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Celebration & Sale Stop by for butter cookies and homemade glogg and enjoy 40% to 60% off storewide through the holidays at Freedman’s, 14 Centre St. 11:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Peter Brace The author of “Nantucket: a Natural History” and “Walking Nantucket” will meet readers & sign copies at Mitchell’s Book Corner. 54 Main St. 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Christmas Stroll Brunch at Fifty-Six Union Savor seasonal fare at this special Stroll Weekend Brunch at Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St., a very short stroll from Main Street. 508-228-6135 11:45 AM - Town Crier Rings In Stroll Nantucket’s Town Crier officially rings in the 41st annual Christmas Stroll on Main Street. Follow him to Straight Wharf to greet Santa. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. continued on page 27

www.nantucketinn.net

800 321-8484 1 Miller Lane Nantucket, MA 02554 info@nantucketinn.net

your support matters

NANTUCKET ISLAND

MURRAY CAMP 27th ANNIVERSARY! Registration forms for Summer 2015 will be available on our website on 2/1/15 Fun includes: Swimming Lessons, Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Ice Skating, Hip-Hop Dancing, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Paddle-boarding, Yoga, and lots more!

Preserving Nantucket’s Architectural Heritage for Present and Future Generations

Become a 2015 member today!

Ages 4-13

508.325.4600 murray.camp@rcn.com

www.murraycampnantucket.com

0#067%-'6 24'5'48#6+10 64756

P.O. Box 158 • 55 Main Street, Nantucket, MA 508-228-1387 www.nantucketpreservation.org

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

12 to 1 PM - Book Signing with Trudy Dujardin The author of “The Comfort Zone: Creating the Eco-Elegant Interior” will meet readers & sign copies at Mitchell’s Book Corner. 54 Main St. 12 to 3 PM - Santa’s Mulled Wine Tasting + Drawing Sip on our Mulled Wine and enter to win a personalized Wine Tasting Experience. Simply provide your email address with a purchase to be entered. Drawing: Sunday, Dec. 7th @ 5pm at Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 12 to 3 PM - Meet the Artist: Leslie Linsley Meet artist and craftsperson Leslie Linsley at Marine Home Center, 134 Orange Street, where she will create a one-of-a-kind Nantucket keepsake tree ornament. Buy one of her exclusive Christmas plates, and she’ll personalize it for you.

12:15 PM - Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive via Coast Guard Vessel Welcome Santa & Mrs. Claus at Straight Wharf, where they join the Town Crier & parade up Main Street and over to the Jared Coffin House in a horsedrawn carriage. Nantucket Chamber of Commerce event 12:30 to 2 PM - Nantucket “Sleigh Ride” Shuttles will take Strollers to various mid-island locations, including Marine Home Center, Bartlett’s Farm, and Cisco Brewery on a set route. Departs at 12:30, 1:15, 2:00 pm from Greenhound Building, 12 Washington Street. $20.

Nantucket Chamber of Commerce event 1 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 1 to 1:45 PM - Live Entertainment for Stroll Performances by local musicians and actors. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

1 to 2 PM - Book Signing with Nancy Thayer The author of “An Island Christmas” and “Nantucket Sisters” will be on hand at Mitchell’s Book Corner to sign copies. 54 Main Street.

1 to 2:45 PM - Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit with Children The endearing couple visit with eagerly awaiting children in the Jared Coffin House. Bring your list and have your picture taken with Santa & Mrs. Claus near a cozy fire. Doors close promptly at 2:45 pm. Jared Coffin House, Broad Street. Nantucket Chamber of Commerce event 1 to 2:45 PM - Live Entertainment Performances featuring local singers & performers by the Jared Coffin House, Centre & Broad sts. Organized by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce.

1 to 3 PM - Visit with the Magical Talking Tree Stop and chat with the Magical Talking Tree outside the Pacific Bank at the top of Main Street. Nantucket Chamber of Commerce event 1 to 3 PM - S’mores in the Courtyard Join us in the courtyard of Peter Beaton for warm s’mores and holiday fun on Stroll Saturday, 16.5 Federal Street (follow the path). www.peterbeaton.com 1 to 3 PM - Stroll Open House Visit the renovated home of the Nantucket Community Music School & Nantucket Community Music Centre at 56 Centre Street, Front Parlor.

1 to 4 PM - Main Street Entertainment Enjoy performances on the Main Street stage featuring local singers and performers. Nantucket Chamber of Commerce event 1 to 4 PM - Art of the Winter Season Sale Gallery at Four India is celebrating with 25% off all artwork, upstairs at 4 India St. 508-228-8509 1 to 4 PM - Stroll Open House Sip our Gluehwein with gingerbread cookies as you stroll through our decorated common rooms at 21 Broad Street and 76 Main Street.

1:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 1:45 to 2:15 PM - Holiday Attire Costume Contest Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Join us as we walk though Nantucket’s past. Hear all about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of three wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Fair Street park at Main & Fair sts. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. 508-257-4586 2 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi., 90 min., stroll. Gather at 1:50 pm at Federal

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 27

and India Sts., outside the Atheneum fence. $15 - $10 for teens and seniors (65+); $5 for ages 7-12. No credit cards.. 508-332-0953.

2 to 3 PM - Book Signing with Sara H. Hunter and Julie Miner The author of “Every Turtle Counts” and “The Lighthouse Santa” will be on hand at Mitchell’s Book Corner to meet readers and sign copies. 54 Main St. 2 to 6 PM - Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

3 to 4 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand The author of “Winter Street” and “The Matchmaker” will be on hand at Mitchell’s Book Corner to meet readers and sign copies. 54 Main Street.

3 to 5 PM - Champagne Stroll on North Beach Street No holiday celebration is complete without a little bubbly action found right here. Stroll, sip, perhaps saber, and savor our holiday sparkling picks from a collection of over 50+ Champagnes in all shapes and sizes at Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 3 to 5 PM - Holiday Open House & Champagne Come by Joy West Collection at 14 S. Water Street for our Holiday Open House & Champagne Toast, and shop our fabulous selection of jewelry, fabulous faux furs, and more! You’re certain to find that perfect gift!

4 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Drawing The winning ticket will be drawn from the free tickets given out in the shops along Old South Wharf. You do not need to be present to win.

4 PM - Guided Tour of Cisco Brewery See how it all works and taste a few sips along the way. $20pp. 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929.

4 to 5 PM - Book Signing with Nathaniel Philbrick The author of “In the Heart of the Sea,” soon to be a major motion picture, will meet readers & sign copies at Mitchell’s Book Corner. 54 Main St. 4 to 6 PM - Champagne & Caviar Tasting Taste some decadent champagnes and delicious caviar bites at Brix Wine Shop, 1 Windy Way, 508-228-9123.

4:30 PM - Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long Join the Victorian carolers at the steps of the Pacific National Bank, Main Street. A Chamber of Commerce Stroll Event.

4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live bluegrass at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4:30 PM - Jack Rabbit Slims Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

4:45 to 5:15 PM - Holiday Sing-a-Long Join the island’s Victorian carolers for a Christmas Stroll holiday sing-a-long on the steps of the Pacific National Bank at the top of Main Street.

5 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk An eerie, 80 min., 1 mile pre-dinner stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket town. Led by the original guide. Gather at Federal & India sts., by the Atheneum fence at 4:50 pm. $15; $10 for teens & 65+; $5 for ages 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. Cash only.

5 to 7 PM - Mystery Art Show Art in an 8” x 10” format will be exhibited and sold at the fixed price of $125. Artist’s name will be kept secret until the piece has sold. Lottery system for entry — pascon.org/events/nantuckets-mystery-art-show/ for details on this new approach. All proceeds benefit the Marla Ceely Lamb fund, helping to defray the cost of transportation and lodging for patents traveling off-island for cancer treatments. Complimentary refreshments.

Quidley & Co., 26 Main St. 5 to 7 PM - Live Music: The Bro’madors Bro’madors perform acoustic covers at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 5:30 PM - Liz Callaway: “Merry and Bright (and Broadway) This Tony-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actress brings her latest recording “Merry and Bright” to the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket stage.

Limited number of VIP tables available: 508-228-9001. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. www.theatreworkshop.com 5:30 to 10 PM - Special Stroll Dinner at Brant Point Grill A four-course holiday stroll dinner featuring a selection of the chef’s favorite dishes. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 508-325-1320 6 to 8:30 PM - Stroll Farm-to-Table Dinner Enjoy a 4-course meal in the Hayloft at Bartlett Farm. Bring your own beverages. Ticket price includes tax and gratuity. Menu created by Chef Neil Patrick Hudson and the Bartlett’s Farm creative team. Tickets are $65 at http://www.bartlettsfarm.com/ or 508-228-9403, ext 12 continued on page 28

Page 28

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com 10 PM to 1 AM - Audio Architects at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

Events & Activities from page 27

6:30 to 10:30 PM - Christmas Stroll Supper Club Celebrate the season and enjoy the holiday spirit in the Nantucket Hotel Grand Ballroom. Includes live music by the Perry Rossi Quartet and a gala buffet dinner. Seatings: 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. $75 per adult; $29 per child. Reservations Required: 508-228-4730.

7 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past The Raven’s Night Walk is a haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. During our walk, you will hear about Nantucket’s incredible history and the ghostly tales of it’s past. We visit houses that have stories to tell and you will see the mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at The “Fair Street Park” at Main & Fair Sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10.

7-9 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Sean Lee, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

8 to 10:30 PM - Bob Lehman Trio Performing live in the Brant Point Grill Bar, 50 Easton St.

Word SearCH Holiday Season

Bells Carols Celebration Cheer Christmas Church Concerts Decorations

Festival Festive Gifts Goodwill Hanukkah Holidays Jolly Joy

Lights Merry New Years Eve Peace Performances Santa Shopping Shows

nov. 20-new Year’s

Spirit Stroll Thanksgiving Tradition Trees Turkey Winter Wreaths

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 8 AM - Sunday Bird Walk All levels welcome. Dress for the weather & wear appropriate shoes. Meet at Nantucket High School parking lot, 10 Surfside Rd. 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main St & the Windmill A 2 mile, 45 min. non-stop, round-trip exercise walk with historic commentary past Nantucket Town’s beautiful historic mansions. Gathers at 8:25 am at Federal & India sts, by the Atheneum fence. $10. No credit cards. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953.

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 2 PM - Special Stroll Brunch at BPG Brant Point Grill will host a special Christmas Stroll brunch, 50 Easton St. 508-325-1320.

10 AM to 3 PM - Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees Now in its 21st year, the 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. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

10 AM to 5 PM - Marbelous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat at the end of Straight Wharf and guess how many marbles are in the jar. Win marble surprises. 41 Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Cheer Stop by Sweet Liddle and Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design at 40 Centre Street for some holiday cheer.

10 AM to 6 PM - Storewide Holiday Sale Stop into Vivi G Shoes, 25 Centre Street, for our annual holiday sale.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket A Nantucket sea captain could be away for as long as 5 years? What was a Nantucket woman to do? Some accompanied their husbands on whaling voyages, others became involved in astronomy, Temperance, women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Hear their stories. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

11 AM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the 2014 Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this is a 2/3 mile, 90 min. stroll featuring the island’s dynamic history. Gathers at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence at 10:50 am. $15 - $10 for teens and 65+; $5 for ages 7-12. Cash only. 508-332-0953. No reservations necessary.

11 AM to 2 PM - Holiday Cheer at Cape Air Join the staff of Cape Air & Nantucket Air for cookies & cider and enter to win an airline ticket. Nantucket Airport.

11 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Celebration & Sale Stop by for butter cookies and homemade glogg and enjoy 40-60% off storewide through the holidays at Freedman’s, 14 Centre St. 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM - Christmas Stroll Brunch at Fifty-Six Union Savor seasonal fare at this special Stroll Weekend Brunch at Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St., a very short stroll from Main Street. 508-228-6135 12 to 1 PM - Wreath Making Class Join Maya Chase as she guides you through the creation of your own custom decorated double-face balsam wreath. Cost $55. The Hayloft at Bartlett Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. Contact: liz@bartlettsfarm.com 12 to 3 PM - Deck the Halls Tasting + Drawing Sample our Wine Wassail and enter to win a personalized Wine Tasting Experience. Simply provide your email address with a purchase to be entered. Drawing: Sunday, Dec. 7th @ 5pm at Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 12 to 5 PM - Celebrate at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for holiday refreshments and cheer! Enter their drawing to win a limited edition canvas giclee.

Jewelry and artwork on sale. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508 228 0014. continued on page 54

Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles

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

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

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

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

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Nantucket Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Thai House Nantucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 2015 PHOTO CONTEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island

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

AK Diamond's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Annye’s Whole Foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bartlett's Ocean View Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Cisco Brewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 The Faregrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Hy-Line Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

© 2006 Yesterday’s Island, Inc All rights reserved. Reproduction of all or par of this publication by any means, print or electronic, without specific written permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket Vol. 44 No. 22 • YesterdaysIsland.com Nov. 20-New Year’s Page 29

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Paws, Claws... from page 9

ing at the New Zealand SPCA. But eight years passed, and the travel bug started to itch once more. Perkins heard from an old friend she had made during her season on Nantucket. “You don't want a summer cleaning job, do you?” the friend asked. “Why not?” Perkins said, and off they went to Nantucket. She says, “Scott drove a taxi, and I cleaned. That was when we came here and never left.”

Today, the couple is quite pleased to have settled on this island. Nantucket affords ample opportunities for both of them to do what they love most: work with animals. Together with Leonard’s sister, they run the Nantucket Marine Mammal Conservation Program, a nonprofit that provides education about local and global marine mammal issues. “If you want to get involved with marine mammals,” says Leonard, “go on a whale watching trip or seal cruise with Blair over at Shearwater Excursions. The first step to helping marine mammals is to just learn about them. And that’s why Nantucket is perfect for people who are interested in animals; everything you want to see is right here. We get all these exotic birds, too. Birds flying over who are lost at sea look down and say, ‘Oh my god! I’m going there!’ It’s a defined, small ecosystem that you can observe every day. And since we’ve preserved half of Nantucket, the wildlife is abundant.”

Perkins and Leonard also volunteer their time at CATTRAP Nantucket, a local nonprofit that performs TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) on the island’s sizeable feral cat population. The couple’s love for cats began on a dark November morning in 2008. Leonard noticed a tiny black kitten in the yard, and decided to borrow a humane trap from CATTRAP. He intended to hand the caught kitten over to CATTRAP for TNR and adoption. But when Leonard’s eyes met the tiny green ones that sailed in a sea of black fur, he opted to take the little guy inside.

Perkins recalls getting home from work that day and finding her husband with a smile on his face and a black kitten snoozing on his shoulder. “When I saw that,” she says, “I thought, ‘well, guess that’s it.’” Today, it seems that the wily Mr. Black knew exactly what he was doing on the day he wormed his way into a home. An orange-furred friend for Mr. Black arrived the next Halloween, prompting the name Goblin. Little Miss Westerwick (trapped on Westerwick continued on page 32

Original Art, Artisan Jewelry & Gifts WINTER HOURS: Open until Christmas, please call for hours 8 Washington Street • 508-228-0014 sosebeestudio@gmail.com • www.sosebeestudio.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 31

Page 32

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Paws, Claws... from page 31

Drive in Madaket) soon rounded out the trio with her feminine touch. The cats enjoy daily, leashed walks in the forest and lazy days on the “pet-io.”

A one-eyed rescue dog is the family’s most recent addition. Nicknamed BD for Black Diamond, the energetic little mutt arrived on Nantucket with a shipment of dogs from Mississippi. Perkins says, “He didn’t get adopted with the group he came with, so he spent a lot of time in the shelter office with me. Then a second shipment of dogs from Mississippi came up, and he didn’t get adopted with them, either. Several families took him home for trials, but each time, he was returned. He just broke my heart.” The seven-month-old puppy had been harshly mistreated in Mississippi, which is possibly how his eye was injured.

Perkins continues, “His original owner was going to shoot him unless the Mississippi Mutts rescue team took him. Sure, that could have been an empty threat, but in Mississippi, it’s not an infrequent occurrence. So Scott started taking BD on outings to the beach and to Tupancy Links.” Leonard takes it from there: “We saw him not as a jumpy, bitey dog, but a dog that needed exercise, love and security. Having BD has been challenging but also amazing.” Perkins gushes as she says, “He is such an astute dog; he notices everything with his one eye!” She giggles and adds, “I call him Mad Eye, like the professor in Harry Potter. He just has such an enthusiasm for his new life.” Now that BD is settled into his forever home, he is considerably calmer than when he arrived on-island last November.

Despite an abiding love for creatures, Perkins admits, “I spent a number of years with my head buried in the sand. I always knew there were countless depressing animal situations out there, but I just felt so overwhelmed by everything that needed help. It seemed like I couldn’t even make a dent in it, so why try to do anything? It was easier that way. I was doing little things, but I wasn’t actively involved. I certainly wasn’t abusing animals. But my panaceum, my cure turned out to be just starting in small ways, like giving money to organizations whose missions I believed in. That turned into donating my time and energy rather than money. And after I began to help in these small ways, all the anxiety fell away. Today, I know that I am doing the very best that I can to help aniF

continued on page 33

Global Cuisine Glorious Libations

Dinner Tues - Sun from 5:30pm 3 Courses for $20 while it lasts; not offered on holiday weekends

Thanksgiving Dinner 1-3:30pm

Stroll Brunch & Dinner special new years celebration!

56 Union St | 508.228.6135 www.FiftySixUnion.com

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 33

mals, and that allows me to sleep at night.” Leonard adds, “I think the tremendous amount of animal issues is a barrier to a lot of people in helping out the way they want to. It is definitely overwhelming when you realize how much support is needed for everything from feral cats to seals to the environment itself.” He agrees with his wife: “As soon as you start doing anything at all, that flooded feeling subsides.”

Although the majority of their free time is devoted to bettering the lives of animals, Perkins and Leonard do not fancy themselves as living an alternative lifestyle. “Maybe if we were living off the grid in a earth house on Waiheke Island in New Zealand and drew our water from a well, I would say we lived an alternative lifestyle,” says Perkins. “But our footprint is bigger than I’d like it to be. We’re one of the best houses in the neighborhood as far as energy efficiency, but I drive a Jeep that gets 15 miles to the gallon. I wish I could afford a Prius, but I can’t. What we can do is live as consciously as we are able. And Nantucket is the perfect place to do that. Here, you can fairly easily lessen your footprint.”

Leonard adds, “A vegetarian diet is one example of living consciously.” Perkins and Leonard are vegetarians, but Leonard confesses, “To this day, whenever I smell meat cooking, my mouth waters. But to me, my taste buds are not worth that animal’s life. Even if you’re not an animal person, you still want to help make the world a place where your children and grandchildren can live without being compromised. Taking care of the environment that they will have to live in is a big part of that.”

Perkins, Leonard, and their three cats and one dog are all quite happy in their island jungle. Perkins says, “When I am walking our animals, I very often think of the contrast between my life and that of someone who lives in a city.

They are walking over concrete and pavement; I’m walking on the soil or in the sand. We are very fortunate to live here on Nantucket.”

STROLL WEEKEND FINALE

December 5, 6 & 7 at BPG Fri & Sat, 5:30-10pm | #(%& '%# "" % '(% " & ' #" # #!,& )#% ' & & Sun, 10am-2pm | %(" ' &' #" "'( ' Sun, 5:30-10pm | $% "" % Fri, Sat & Sun, 8-10:30pm | # ! " %# "' %

at White Elephant + % "'$# "' %

#! + %

&' + ("

+

"" % +

*

%+

%

"(

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Page 34

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Natural Year in Review from page 8

Nonprofit Non nprofit F Film ilm & P Performing erforming Arts Center

yF Fun ffor or the Whole Family!

11/28 - 6:30PM A SPECIAL SCREE C NING FOR FILM LOVERS: Lik kee Water Water for Chocolate (R) - $5

PM 11/29 - 12:30P BIG APPLE CIRCCUS LIVE: Metamor phosis - $15/$10 12/6 - STROLL SATURD DAY Family Crafts C s from 10am-1pm - FREE! Jooe Ziito & thee N Nantucket antucket Puppet Puppet P Play layers main theater perfo or man nce eever y hour on the half hour from 10:30-1:30 - FREE!

12/21 - 12:555PM THE BOLSSHOI BALLET LIVE FROM RUSSIA PRESENTS: The N Nutcr utcrracker - $20/$18 - Nantucket Arts C Council ouncil & Dreeam mlan nd M Members embers rreceiv eceive $2 off! /31 - 4PM & 7:30PM NEW YEAR’S EVE PERFORMANCE The G Gizmo izmo Guys Guys & Li Liu LIVE E juggling and acrobatics perfor mance! - $10/$5

Therre’s something for everryone this holiday Th at the Dreamland! a

| 508-332-4822 | nantuck ketdreamland.org

the toy boat

highs of 75 degrees in July and August.

The Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative held its first ever biodiversity assessment week in summer. It was a great success, with dozens of citizens and students helping about approximately a dozen scientists collect data around the island. We vacuumed up and counted spiders in the salt marsh (bet you didn’t know there were spiders out there) with Dr. Jarrett Byrnes, collected invertebrates from the harbor with Dr. Beth Boyle, counted tiger beetles on the beach near Eel Point with Tim Simmons, tromped through the beautiful trails of the Linda Loring Nature Center with Dr. Bryan Connolly, , banded birds with Dr. Richard Veit. Julia Blyth helped us locate and document dragonflies; Charlie Eiseman continued his magical survey of discovering insects hidden in plain sight; and Timothy Boland, Executive Director of the Polly Hill Arboretum in West Tisbury on the other island (Martha’s Vineyard) taught us about our oaks on Nantucket and Tuckernuck.

I got a chance to work with actor and water quality activist Mark Ruffalo and Chief Scientist Scott Smith testing passive water samplers on the island throughout the spring, summer, and fall for the nonprofit organization Water Defense. One of the insidious problems we are hoping to learn more about on Nantucket is the blue green cyanobacteria blooms that occur in our fresh water ponds. It isn’t every day that one gets to work with a famous actor, and I have been honored to provide scientific advice and act as “test kitchen” for their work on the island. Ruffalo recently received the Britannia Humanitarian Award for his work with Water Defense.

I was fortunate to receive another honor this year when I was elected to be the President of the Organization of Biological Field Stations (www.obfs.org) for the next two years. Field stations are places in which students and researchers can learn and conduct experiments in a location away from their home university or institute. We act as base stations, providing lab space, classroom space, and a place to cook dinner or lay one’s head while examining the natural world. We capitalize on our locations to interact with the public and with policy makers, and many field station excel continued on page 62

SUSHI BY YOSHI

Nantucket’s Only Authentic Japanese Restaurant

Nantucket’s Best Selection of Handmade Toys creative toys for creative people

Celebrate Thanksgiving on Straight Wharf Nov. 28th & 29th 10am-5pm Food, giveaways, and celebrations! All are welcome.

Stroll Raffle for Kids on Saturday, December 6th 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

Straight Wharf #41 • 508-228-4552 • thetoyboat.com

Lunch & Dinner Daily • B.Y.O.B. • Dine In or Take Out www.sushibyyoshi.com

508-228-1801

2 East Chestnut Street

Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum presents

The Fourth Annual Nantucket Basket Festival & Sale 10AM - 4PM Friday, December 5 • Saturday, December 6 Featuring one of a kind baskets for sale made by local weavers.

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

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Page 36

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Advertiser Directory Antiques The Antiques Depot

508-228-1287 Open daily at 14 Easy Street www.NantucketAntiquesDepot.com One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antique shops, THE ANTIQUES DEPOT offers quality 18th- and 19th-century furniture, art, accessories, and an exciting collection of decoys. Stop by their shop on Easy Street and browse through a shop filled with treasures. Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 36 years of experience on Nantucket, and you’ll find their prices reasonable. THE ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit their website and enter their Antique Short Story Writing Contest, open to youths and teens.

Nantucket Country Antiques Antiques & Unique Collectibles

508-228-8868 Open daily at 38 Centre Street

We are best known for our wonderful collection of antique quilts—over 100 in stock at all times. A trip through our store would find country furniture—many pieces in old original painted surface, early folk art and signs, old toys and dolls, kitchen and cooking antiques, vintage holiday items, nautical antiques, and out-of-print books. We also show the work of folk artist Kolene Spicher, a contemporary artist painting in the primitive style. There is always a nice selection of her original work an well as many or her limited edition prints. www.nantucketcountryantiques.com

Apparel & Accessories Blue Beetle Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Gifts

508-228-3227 Open Daily at 12 Main Street

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

nov. 20-new Year’s

Johnstons Cashmere

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

30% to 50% off Selected Items Luxurious cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

johnstonscashmerenantucket.com A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. Enjoy 30% to 50% off during the holiday season: Scarves $79 and Gloves $39.

Joy West Collection

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

Open Daily - Experience Joy! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

www.joyjewelry.com Joy West Collection; Nantucket’s BEST value for faux & fine jewelry and more! Joy West Collection at 14 South Water St., across from the Dreamland Theater, brings you Joy’s stunning collection of exclusive jewelry and fashion items at irresistible prices!

Joy’s NEW “Italian Linen & Baroque Pearls” and genuine Druzy collections are the season’s stunners. The gorgeous “St. Bart’s Collection” of colorful resort wear made from 100% fine cotton with handmade embroidered details is a showstopper! Come by & see the amazing collection Joy has searched the world to bring you!

Milly and Grace

508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

Open every day, 10 to 5 Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop 508-228-0437 Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4 with extended hours Stroll Weekend Classic & Updated Clothing 62 Main Street Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where shopping is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com

Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

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

www.nobbyshop.com

eye of the needle

508-228-1923 Open daily 14 Federal Street An eclectic mix of clothing & accessories—preppy with a twist!

Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided namebrand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Fax: 508-228-6568.

Brights and stripes, color and style...there’s always something new and vibrant at eye of the needle! This preppy-chic boutique offers an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories that you won’t be able to resist. eye of the needle originated in Boston on prestigious Newbury Street; branching to downtown Nantucket, Siaconset at the Summer House, as well as Palm Beach. They have sweet & sexy attire, fabulous shoes, and jewelry to tie it all together. eye of the needle is fashion forward from head to toe!

Peter Beaton

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

508-228-9010 Open daily at 7 Salem Street

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

Island Cashmere Open Daily - Stroll Sale up to 50% off Cashmere sweaters, 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.

down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

Peter England Luxury knits for men & women

508-228-1977; 508-325-5527 Old South Wharf

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

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

508-228-2458 14 Easy Street

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

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store

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

THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Artists Association of Nantucket

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

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

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Hostetler Gallery

508-228-5152

Join us for an Appreciation Holiday Party Dec. 6 from 10-2 Holiday Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 12-6, Sat.& Sun. 10-6 Contemporary sculptures, paintings, prints and photography.

42 Centre St

HOSTETLER GALLERY exhibits the sculpture, prints and painting of David Hostetler, abstract oil paintings by Power Boothe and Xanda McCagg, fine prints by Art Werger, serigraphs by Donn Russell, and photography of Crystal Cartier. Hostetler works in bronze for outdoor installations and wood, both painted and Patinaed. New York City has two Hostetler bronzes in public parks. Boothe’s textural and minimal oils are in all the major New York City museums. Werger’s mezzotints, etchings, and aquatints take an old world technique to modern aesthetics. McCagg’s oils take color abstractions to a new level, Cartier, a minimalist approach to food themes. Come by to experience a fresh collection of art and an Appreciation Holiday Party on Stroll Saturday, December 6 from 10 am to 2 pm for music, art, and nibbles. www.DavidHostetler.com, www.hostetlergallery.com

Made on Nantucket Open Weekends plus December 23 & 24 Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

508-228-0110 Holiday Sale!

18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the holidays at two locations: 9 and18 Old South Wharf. We offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Whitney Kreb, and Lisa Maxell. We have a collection of pre-owned Nantucket art, and we have the Donn Russell’s entire portfolio! Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, Kathleen Duncombe, Sarah Hutton, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn). See ad for Stroll hours. Open December 23 & 24 from 11 am to 6 pm for last-minute shoppers.

Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist

Page 37

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-325-7463

Open Year-Round at 167 Orange Street www.nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models 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.

508-325-1842 Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints 17 Old South Wharf Open Weekends through Stroll, then call for hours www.freshfishprints.com The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku

Artists & Galleries Check the Calendar for openings

nov. 20-new Year’s

508-332-2553

Studio by Appointment 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. www.mikilovett.com

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.

Robert Foster Fine Art 508-221-3056 Extended Hours for Thanksgiving & Stroll Weekend 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s) www.RobertFosterFineArt.com Exhibiting Nantucket’s Leading Artists ROBERT FOSTER FINE ART is a new gallery featuring art by a selection of the island’s most talented artists working today. With a full schedule of rotating exhibitions—group and featured artists shows—everyone will find a gem to add to their collection. Join us for Friday night openings from 6 to 9 pm. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India.

Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery 508-228-0014 Open weekends through December until Christmas www.sosebeestudio.com 8 Washington Street, just a block off Main St! Fine Art, Artisan Jewelry, Hand-Painted Ornaments SOSEBEE STUDIO & FINE ART GALLERY is located at 8 Washington Street, just one block from historic Main street. We feature the work of many award-winning local and regional artists, including the owners and their daughter. Our styles vary from contemporary to traditional but always focus on the beauty of Nantucket. We carry select lines of artisan jewelry, limited edition canvas giclee’s, prints, and beautiful Nantucket ornaments designed by Debbie Sosebee. Our second floor studio is a comfortable working environment where you can sit, watch and talk with an artist at work and have a cup of coffee or cold drink. We hope you will come and visit our gallery to experience the island from an artists’ perspective.

Beauty & Skincare Follain A new kind of beauty store

508-825-5630 9A S. Beach Street

FOLLAIN offers a curated selection of skincare, hair care, and cosmetic products by over 30 U.S.-made brands. Follain supports a lifestyle that incorporates health, wellness, and environmental sustainability. All Follain products meet high standards for health and performance, and some products are available for refill, in order to cut back on plastic bottle waste. Follain products also make beautiful gift baskets and bathroom accessories. Come say hi, and learn more about healthy skincare today! www.shopfollain.com

Bike Rentals Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily with BIKE SPECIALS Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

Grandpa Harvey Young started YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP in 1931. He ran the bike rental store down on Steamboat Wharf until 1954, when his son Roger took over. Now the third generation is running the shop. With more than 70 years of experience, YOUNG’s provides you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket Island. They use the best bikes, CANNONDALE and TREK. They are kept clean, safe and well maintained and they are rented to you with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Experience a Nantucket family tradition. YOUNG’s Bicycle Shop, the “Cycle-Logical way” to see Nantucket

Page 38

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Island. Watch for the famous sidewalk sign with the revolving wheel. www.youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

permits! Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pick-up from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our specials. All major credit cards accepted. www.nantucketislandrentacar.com

Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental

A Magical Journey to Nana-Tucket A timeless new Christmas book

by Jean Dapra, illustrator, Deb Binnig

nov. 20-new Year’s

in local bookstores & shops

www.threebeanpress.com/nanatucket To Grandmother’s House We Go! Children will delight in this magical tale of Obadiah, the whale, transporting them to Nana-Tucket, an island inhabited by grandmothers of different cultures. The merriment of the season is everywhere and so is the gift of grandmother’s love. “A Magical Journey to Nana-Tucket” is available at Mitchell’s, Bookworks, Nantucket Whaling Museum, Murray’s Toggery Shop, Flowers On Chestnut, Pinwheels, It’s a Shore Thing, Nantucket Toy Co, and online.

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

508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport

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

Commercial accounts available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227.

Places and People

Young’s Bicycle Shop 508-228-1151 Open daily with CAR SPECIALS Steamboat Wharf Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service www.youngsbicycleshop.com

Walking, hiking, or biking Nantucket? Let Frances Ruley Karttunen be your guide. Her popular PLACES AND PEOPLE series is devoted to helping you enjoy and learn about Nantucket Island. Now the books are conveniently available on Kindle for your pocket, backpack, or bike basket as well as available in print from local Nantucket booksellers.

Young’s Bicycle Shop is the most convenient car and Jeep rental shop to either ferry.

We have fuel efficient Honda Fits and sedans. We also have 2 door Jeeps and 4 door Jeep Wranglers. We offer fuel efficient sedans and rugged Jeep Wrangler 4 X 4’s in both the 2 door and 4 door variants complete with the town beach permit and Great Point permit. Come see why we are the “Cycle-Logical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals!

Frances Karttunen Frances Karttunen’s books are also available for Kindle available at island book shops and online

CALL NANTUCKET

508-228-9165 ext. 110 Nantucket’s FULLY SEARCHABLE phone book & FREE APP online and on cell phones!

The island’s “Little Black Book” Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

The NANTUCKET DIRECTORY is now fully searchable on the web and on webenabled cell phones with our free CALL NANTUCKET app for iPhone & Android.

Look up island telephone numbers, email addresses, and websites on your phone or computer. www.NantucketDirectory.com

Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner Open daily. Ask about a free gift & autographed books.

Read our Blog: www.independentandouttosea.com

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

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

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

Open daily. Ask about a free gift & autographed books.

Books, Cards, & Unique Holiday & Stocking Gifts www.nantucketbookworks.com

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books.

In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading. Ask about a free gift & autographed books.

Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Cars, 4x4s, vans, convertibles, mopeds

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

AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete.

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car 508-228-9989 Open Daily at Nantucket Memorial Airport Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW 2014 vehicles with beach

Children’s Camp Murray Camp

508-325-4600 Think Summer!

More fun than you can imagine for kids 4 to 13... www.murraycampnantucket.com Box 3437, Nantucket, MA 02584 Registration forms for summer 2015 are available now!

Kids can enjoy Nantucket, too! Especially kids enrolled in MURRAY CAMP, the island’s oldest summer day camp for children ages 4 to 13. The enriching activities include swimming lessons, tennis, sailing, clay, painting, yoga, soccer, basketball, volleyball, hip hop dancing, ice skating, singing and dancing circles, fishing & seal trips, family evenings, themed outings, and much more. Weekly enrollment is available.

Murray Camp also offers private function child entertainment during the summer in addition to year round availability. Their staff keep the children well entertained at beach parties, weddings and conferences. The camp is directed by Mary T. Murray, an educational psychologist trained at Harvard, who founded the camp with her husband, Chuck Bruno, a high school teacher, more than 20 years ago. The majority of the camp staff grew up attending the camp themselves. MURRAY CAMP provides children with the opportunity for social, academic, and physical enrichment. Give your child an unforgettable summer experience at MURRAY CAMP. For detailed information and registration forms which can be downloaded, visit the camp’s website or call the camp office at 508-325-4600.

Coaching/Consulting Marsha Egan Coaching 508-332-1505 Life and success skills coaching, workplace productivity consulting, and leadership development workshops www.marshaegan.com Certified professional coach, Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC moderates energizing discussions on a variety of topics for life and for business. Visit www.CoachingatTheCorner.com to see the schedule of talks, read her inspiring posts, and learn how to engage her for private sessions for you and your workplace. www.marshaegan.com

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

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

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

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

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

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 26 Centre Street

www.nantucketchocolate.com Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on the Food Network’s “Food Findsâ€? and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,â€? “Best of Nantucket,â€? and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch, Coco the Whale™ chocolate truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist Almonds splashed with sea salt. The Nantucket Chocolatier’s artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition gift tins, including the “Sailors Valentineâ€? and “Nantucket Cottage.â€? Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at 26 Centre Street. Open year-round.

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

Page 39

508-228-0667 48 Centre Street

www.nantucketcandy.com THE NANTUCKET CANDY COMPANY is pleased to be offering many local favorites. They offer all sorts of candies including: homemade turtles, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, Jelly Belly jelly beans and many other wonderful candies! Bring in our ad in this paper for 10% off your purchase.

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

nov. 20-new Year’s

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

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier. They offer personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps and metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more.

THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos,

Sustainab ble Nantucket Artisans Marketplace M THANKSGIVING G SHOW /RFDO 1DQWXFNHW DUWLVDQV ZLWK WKHLU ZDUHV DUWV FUDIWV MDPV VSLFHV FDQGLHV VRDSV OHDWKHU ILQH DUW WH[WLOHV ZRRG MHZHOU\

Friday November 28 10am-6pm m Saturday November 29 10am-5pm m Preservation Hall 11 Centre Street, 2nd Floor (Sherburne Hall)

Page 40

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color banners and posters—stop in and see their samples! And, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Craft Show Available on island at:

Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum It’s a Shore Thing

Artisans Market Thanksgiving Show

508-228-3399 Preservation Hall, 11 Centre St, 2nd floor Fri. & Sat., November 28 & 29 sponsored by Sustainable Nantucket www.SustainableNantucket.org Sustainable Nantucket is committed to cultivating a healthy Nantucket through our Farmers & Artisans Markets, Farm to School Program, Nantucket Grown Campaign and Community Agriculture Program. The 2-day, Artisans Market Thanksgiving Show highlights island artists, food producers and craftsmen including ceramics, woodcarving, jewelry, loomed and knit textiles, painting, producers of jams, jellies, candies, spices and herbs, organic body products and more. Friday, Nov. 28 from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 am to 5 pm.

Christmas Stroll Crafts Show

508-228-5755 Friday, Dec. 5 from 1-7 pm; Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 am-5 pm upstairs at 11 Centre Street, Preservation Institute Representing 40 Island Artisans & Craftspeople Friday, December 5 from 1-7pm and Saturday, December 6 from 9am-5pm, the annual CHRISTMAS STROLL CRAFTS SHOW will be held in the Preservation Institute, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. Dozens of Nantucket craftspeople will be represented, selling ornaments, stained glass, hand-woven items, pottery, mosaics, dry floral arrangements, fine jewelry, shell art, baskets, wood carvings, sewn and knitted items.

Don’t miss this chance to purchase holiday gifts hand-crafted on Nantucket.

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

508-228-1017 Courtyard on 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

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both these local products make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts.

Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate. And you’ve got to try her mouth-watering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate.

AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com

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

508-228-5814 26 Centre Street

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

Events Festival of Trees

508-228-1894 December 5-31 Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. More than 80 festively decorated trees on display The Nantucket Historical Association again presents the holiday magic of their 21st Annual Festival of Trees. The festival opens to the public on Friday, December 5 from 10 am to 8 pm, and continues Friday-Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, December 6-28.

December 29-31 the festival display is on from 10 am to 5 pm. Don’t miss our special Night of Holiday Magic from 5-8 pm on December 13. www.nha.org

THE BEST DEAL

IN

TOWN!

ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY FRIDAY, & SATURDAY NIGHTS

COME

FOR THE FOOD, STAY FOR THE FUN!

Open 7 days a week 11:30am till 1am full menu served 11:30am–10pm

Come and watch all of your favorite sports teams on the largest screen in town while enjoying scratch made cuisine and the largest draft beer selection on island!

Always family friendly!

23 South Water St. • 508-228-2595 www.theroseandcrown.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

29 Fair

Page 41

Contemporary Cuisine Locally Sourced Fine Wines Dinner starting at 5pm Closed Sundays; Closed Thanksgiving Open all week for Stroll Open Christmas Day Open through December 31st, taking reservations now for holidays & parties

A short stroll from Main Street

29 Fair Street | 508-228-7800 formerly The Woodbox

Page 42

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Festival of Wreaths Wed. November 26, 28-30

nov. 20-new Year’s

508-228-1894 Wreaths on display in the Whaling Museum

The Nantucket Historical Association again presents the holiday magic of their annual FESTIVALS WREATHS. The Festival of Wreaths opens on Nov. 26 at 10am and continues until the Silent Auction the following Sunday, November 30. Winners of the auction will be announced at 2 pm. The festival is held in the Peter Foulger Gallery at the Whaling Museum. The display is closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. www.nha.org

Holiday House Tour

508-228-5269

Friday, December 5 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm Tour decorated homes in Town & Live Music Tickets $45 to house tour, live music, and Festival of Trees

www.fonps.org

The 32nd Annual Holiday House Tour this year features several lovely historic and reproduction antique homes in the Historic District that are beautifully decorated for the holidays. Refreshments follow at the NHA Festival of Trees in the Whaling Museum on Broad St. At this reception, Nantucket High School’s elite singing groups, The Accidentals and The Naturals will perform live. Tickets are available in advance at the Chamber of Commerce on lower Main St., by calling 508-228-5269 or visiting www.fonps.org. In addition, tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour at the Visitor Services on Federal St., and at houses on the tour. Proceeds benefit The Friends of Nantucket Public Schools.

Nantucket New Years Celebration

www.nantucketnewyears.org

Check NantucketNewYears.org for events and activities, restaurant & lodging specials, and more Great events December 27, 2014 - January 1, 2015 Celebrate the New Year on Nantucket as our island community hosts festivities from Saturday, December 27, 2014 to Thursday, January 1, 2015, Nantucket non-profits, restaurants, shops, inns, and hotels will be offering new events and activities. On New Year’s Eve, a Moulin Rouge Ball will be held in The Nantucket Hotel, with fabulous family programs shown in The Dreamland main theater, and more. The Festival of Trees display continues in the Whaling Museum, and there will be concerts, a champagne tasting, and more events added as the date approaches. Check the website for details.

NANTUCKET NATURAL OILS

Connect T Too The W Woorld ooff Science With A M Meembership T Too The M Ma aria aM Miitchell Associa o tion

AG Greatt Gift Anytiim ime of Yearr This year give the perfect gi that will be remembered every %me it is worn throughout the year….

Choose from over 1000 famous brands of perfume & cologne Resembles of the scents from…

Armani Burberry Chanel Dolce & Gabbana Gucci Marc Jacobs Ralph Lauren Polo

Bond No 9 Calvin Klein Creed Givenchy Jo Malone Prada Tom Ford

….and MANY MORE!

Select your loved one’s favorite and surprise them with a 100% pure and natural, alcohol­free version that will last longer and smell exactly the same as the more expensive department store op on, and is be er for their skin.

Choose a gi of superb quality that offers a healthy wearable memory of your love for family and friends.

12 Straight Wharf, Nantucket – upstairs in the Macy’s red brick building Or visit online at www.nantucketnaturaloils.com Phone direct 508.325.4740

www..mariamitchellass a ociation.org Astronomy • Marine ne Science • Ecology • Natural History

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Open daily and online Certified Organic Fragrances & Natural Oils

Hill’s of Nantucket 508-325-4740 upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf

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

Nantucketnaturaloils.com

Furniture & Home Accessories Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories.

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

Freedman’s of Nantucket Stroll Sale: 40% to 60% off storewide Creative Gifts and Home Accessories

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

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. Bracelets and bangles, jewelry boxes, handbags, handcrafted frames, gorgeous mirrors and wall decor, a grand assortment of handmade whimsical animals designed by Freedman and made by special needs children, and so much more! Freedman now has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects and nautical clocks you will ever see. There is a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture that look like they came out of a “gentlemen’s library.” These subjects make the perfect wedding gift. Some of Freedman’s designs can be seen at fine stores around the world. Prices vary from $15 to $5,500.

Gifts ACK Treasures

617-429-3403

www.ACKTreasures.com available in island shops & online All Purpose Pouch with Nantucket Lightship Basket Nantucket’s favorite “Kerry Bags” are back! Collectible organizers in new colors, chevron patterns and a new Seashell embroidery. Available at The Nantucket Basket Museum and It’s a Shore Thing. www.ACKTreasures.com or 617.429.3403

Brooke Boothe Design Stop by for holiday cheer and 50% off select items Custom Designs, Gifts, & Monogramming

508-228-6006 5A Easy Street

Welcome to Nantucket Monogram, where interior design is much more than simply decorating a house, it’s personalizing your home and your life. We offer a fabulous selection of the finest items worthy of your monogram. From small gifts like a personalized charger and water bottles to a full set of custom embroidered towels, boots, and more, our custom embroidery and monogramming services make us your best source for the most treasured gifts, be it wedding, new baby, birthday, thank you, hostess, holidays, corporate, or special events. Design reaches a new level...your very own. Serving Nantucket and beyond...

NantucketMonogram.com

Freedman’s of Nantucket Stroll Sale: 40% to 60% off storewide Gifts and Sculptures and Home and Garden Accessories

Page 43

subjects make the perfect wedding gift. Some of Freedman’s designs can be seen at fine stores around the world. Prices vary from $15 to $5,500.

Fragrance Nantucket Natural Oils

nov. 20-new Year’s

508-228-3291 14 Centre Street

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. Bracelets and bangles, jewelry boxes, handbags, handcrafted frames, gorgeous mirrors and wall decor, a grand assortment of handmade whimsical animals designed by Freedman and made by children with special needs, and so much more! Freedman now has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects and nautical clocks you will ever see. There is a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture that look like they came out of a “gentlemen’s library.” These

Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker.

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

Made on Nantucket Open Weekends plus December 23 & 24 Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

508-228-0110 Holiday Sale!

18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, The JR Collection, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses. See ad for Stroll hours. Open December 23 & 24 from 11 am to 6 pm for last-minute shoppers.

Marine Home Center

508-228-0900 For all your island beach fun!

Open Mon-Sat 7am-5pm $10 OFF COUPON in this paper good only Sat., Dec. 6 134 Orange St Stroll into MARINE HOME CENTER for unique gifts and home decor. This midisland destination has all you need to make your holidays happy! Join us on Saturday, December 6, all day for hot apple cider and cookies, old-fashioned pop, and chocolatecovered cranberries. From 11 am to 4 pm on December 6, kids can play “Reindeer Games” with gifts for kids, a wreath toss, pin-the-nose-on-Rudolf in MARINE’S Home & Garden department. From noon to 3 pm, meet artist and craftswoman Leslie Linsley, who will handcraft her one-of-a-kind Nantucket keepsake tree ornaments and personalize any of her Christmas plates purchased on Saturday. Clip the coupon in this paper for $10 off any purchase on December 6. www.MarineHomeCenter.com

Nantucket Beach Chair 508-325-7793 Order online or call us www.NantucketBeachChair.com Give the gift of summer this holiday season!

Give the gift of summer this holiday season! This NANTUCKET BEACH CHAIR is durable, comfortable, practical, and it looks great! There are three different designs: the High Tide Chair is 13” off the ground, and ideal for those who may have difficulty getting out of a beach chair. The Original Beach Chair is our classic model with 3 recline settings. And our Children’s Beach Chair is perfect for little ones up to age 7 and sure to be a treasured heirloom. All are available with FREE embroidered island outline. You can personalize your chairs with custom embroidery. Order from www.NantucketBeachChair.com or by calling 508-325-7793.

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

508-228-5470 Holiday Sale - Home of the Christmas Stroll Scarf 33 Straight Wharf Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate summer with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Nantucket Throw

508-228-0437 Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4 with extended hours Stroll Weekend 62 Main St The Nantucket Throw—carefully crafted and perfect for boat, home, or beach Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in their multilevel store is a real experience. In addition to ongoing carefully selected quality merchandise, Murray’s features the NANTUCKET THROW. This 100% cotton, predyed and jacquard-woven throw is specially designed for Murray’s and covered in typically Nantucket symbols and themes. It’s available in two color combinations: navy/natural and taupe/natural. The Nantucket Throw is a perfect souvenir and suitably sized for your boat, beach, or home. www.nantucketreds.com

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

508-228-2458 14 Easy Street

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

Page 44

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Sweet Liddle...

508-228-3214 Open Daily 40 Centre Street Eco-luxury, apparel for men & women, and other irresistibles SWEET LIDDLE... Stop by and explore our eco-luxury items, handmade accessories for the home or person, shoes, bags, nautical themed designs and many other irresistibles. Brands like Mahiya, Painted Bird, Coola, Fresco, Sombrilla, PGS, and more make Sweet Liddle . . . a fun and unique shopping experience.

Tom David Inc.

(800) 634-8881 Add some spice with our Finback Boxed Set available at your finer stores Invented and made on Nantucket

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

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

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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. www.peterbeaton.com

Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital

to-Skate Classes, Summer Clinics for kids, hockey for all ages. Check our ad and the calendar of events for our Holiday Exhibition and Events. www.nantucketice.org

Internet Nantucket.net The island’s premier web portal Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

508-228-6777 NANTUCKET.NET is the island’s original portal site. There you’ll find photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, yearround. And our classifieds are ever changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to www.Nantucket.net. www.nantucket.net

Jewelry Blue Beetle Jewelry & Gifts

Hats

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000 www.nantuckethospital.org Since 1911, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more.

Home Decor

Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design Become a devotee or wander in for a peek

Figaro Fine Jewelry Tues.-Sun. from 10 to 6 through Christmas Eve

Open every day and evening A unique collection of home décor, art, accessories, jewelry

Nantucket Inn Open daily in season Warm service, free breakfast, the best hotel rates

800-321-8484 1 Miller Lane

Nestled on three landscaped acres just outside downtown Nantucket, the NANTUCKET INN prides itself on having something for everyone. The quiet charm of a historic inn, where a good book and an overstuffed chair by the fireplace might be all the nightlife you need. Plenty of family-friendly spirit and the amenities of a larger resort hotel, including the island’s only indoor pool. Meeting facilities as modern as any on the mainland, with creative planning and catering. www.nantucketinn.net

Ice Skating Nantucket Ice

508-228-4882 21 Main Street

Figaro Fine Jewelry, formerly S. J. Patten and previously located at 35 Main Street, has moved to 21 Main Street, but still carries an impressive collection of estate jewelry from all periods, along with well-known designers such as Roberto Coin, Jane Gordon, Clara Williams, Asch-Grossbardt, Kabana and others as well as local designers Bethany Borzilleri and - new this season, unique Nantucket-inspired pieces by Rebekah Lea. Something for everyone!

G. S. Hill Gallery

Hotels & Inns

508-228-3214 Open daily at 40 Centre Street

EMILLY BROOKE RUBIN JEWELRY DESIGN is a woman’s best friend. That is if you can find it. This “diamond in the rough” lies in a new location at 40 Centre Street.

Each piece you discover here has been created by Emilly using the most delicious materials nature has to offer. Become a devotee, collaborate on custom piece, or just wander in for a peek. You’ll be very glad you did.

Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

Old South Wharf

508-228-3227 Open Daily at 12 Main Street

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

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

Instagram: Abigailfoxdesigns Abigailfoxdesigns@gmail.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began. Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made.

It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. www.gshill.com

Jessica Hicks Nantucket Open at 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren

508-228-6003 (formerly POSH)

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

She believes that when you buy something from a designer it should actually be made by the designer. www.JessicaHicks.com

Jewel of the Isle

508-228-2516

Public Skating & Special Holiday Skating Events Public Skating, Clinics for Kids, & More Backus Ln (off Surfside Rd) NANTUCKET ICE, the Coolest Place to be on Nantucket, is offering a number of fun skating events! Nantucket Ice is a non-profit organization founded in 1995, dedicated to creating a year round healthy recreational environment where Nantucket children, adults, and families can gather to enjoy the sport of Ice Skating. Public skating, Learn-

508-228-2448 Full-service jeweler: custom Nantucket designs Year-round at 6 Straight Wharf JEWEL OF THE ISLE, in their convenient downtown location at 6 Straight Wharf, offers a tantalizing selection of fine jewelry, custom designs, and timepieces. Stop by and see their sparkling collection. Kelli and Gary E. Trainor can help you select the perfect piece. JEWEL OF THE ISLE is the only on-island jewelry shop that offers onpremise repairs & off-island prices. Come to JEWEL OF THE ISLE for your jewelry needs. www.jeweloftheisle.com

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

www.thejewelersgallery.com 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.

Johnstons Cashmere

508-228-5450

30% to 50% off Selected Items at 4 Federal Street Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. Enjoy 30% to 50% off during the holiday season: Scarves $79 and Gloves $39. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com

Jola Passionate statements...

Studio-Gallery of goldsmith and designer JOLAnta Gutnik

508-325-6999 29 Centre Street

Stop by JOLA’s jewelry design studio at 29 Centre Street to see her new NANTUCKET DOG TAGS, available in sterling silver or in gold. JOLA’s latest creations is ARROWHEAD JEWELRY in silver or gold, and MERMAIDS transformed into pendants and bracelets. JOLA invites you to view her jewelry designs in 18K and 14K gold, unusually combined with gems and pearls. Since Jola makes all of her goldsmithing on location, you may often witness the artist at work with the flaming torch. JOLA’s work shows a wide interest in different styles of jewelry...through balance, affirmation of life, and perfection, she manifests the power of Nature in her designs. The magic, mystery, and romance in JOLA’s work is inspired by 18th century art and architecture...Come and discover the extraordinary... www.mermaids-and-motorcycles.com

Nantucket Pearl Company Open daily through the holidays American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

www.gshill.com Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf.

Pageo Open daily Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

508-228-6899 46 Main Street

PAGEO offers some of the most unique collections of Fine Jewelry found anywhere.

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

Skar Designs

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 45

bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.221.0531 or 508.228.2132. www.susanlisterlocke.com

Massage & Spa Services Life Massage & Spa Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment Winter Specials and Gift Cards for Holiday Gifts

508-221-5412 13C Amelia Drive

Claribel and her staff are here to make your vacation time more pleasant and relaxing.

They will bring comfort and tranquility to your home, boat, or hotel. Come see them at 13C Amelia Drive, offering full spa services. Now taking appointments for facials, bikini and Brazilian waxing, underarm and leg waxing, brow and lip waxing, manicures and pedicures, as well as for massages. Gift certificates available — perfect for birthdays and special events. www.acklifemassage.net

Movies & Theatre Dreamland Foundation Holiday Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More!

More than just a movie theatre

508-332-4822 17 South Water St

The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation is dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of digital entertainment and education in one of America’s oldest theaters. Movie Line: 508-2281784 www.NantucketDreamland.org

Museums & Sites Nantucket Historical Association Your portal to Nantucket history

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

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

Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum Nantucket Basket Festival & Sale Friday, December 5 & Saturday, December 6

508-228-1177 49 Union Street

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 fourth annual Nantucket Basket Festival and Sale, 10 am to 4 pm on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6. Enjoy weaving demonstrations, refreshments, free admission to the museum. One-of-a-kind baskets by island weavers will be on sale! www.nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org

508-325-6228

Adorn Yourself in Love www.skardesigns.com Nantucket Inspired Pieces at Blue Beetle, Haulover, Vis-a-Vis

Nursery

Now in her twenty-sixth year of jewelry design, Renee Scarfone Gillies’ beachy Bohemian creations are a stand-out in the crowd. Her original sunburst motifs, handstamped words and subtle distressing define her signature style. Handcrafted from recycled metals, fibers, leather, beads, and stones, these hip treasures are a must-have addition to your jewelry collection. Also offering a unique line of Nantucket inspired jewelry. Each piece is made with love in her Nantucket studio.

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

Susan Lister Locke Gallery Discover your Nantucket style!

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

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

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

Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket for specials, photos, contests, & more – Nantucket.net

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Page 46

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Johnstons Cashmere

Pets

30% to 50% off Selected Items Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

Cold Noses

508-228-5477 Straight Wharf

A special downtown pet boutique

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

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

508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street

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

2015 PHOTO CONTEST

508-228-9165

Deadline for the 2015 Photo Contest is Sept. 10, 2015 See even more 2014 entries online at Nantucket.net This annual photo contest has been a popular way to share you photos of Nantucket with the world. A selection of images are in this Autumn edition and even more can be seen available online at yesterdaysisland.com and nantucket.net. We are already accepting entries for our 2015 Photo Contest. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. You can mail in your prints of Nantucket Island or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-res. www.nantucket.net/photos/contest.php

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-9165

Share photos of your wedding and win cash!

Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. By entering our contest, you give us permission to publish your photos online at www.NantucketWeddings.com and to use for promotional purposes, so do not send copyrighted photos. www.nantucketweddings.com

Sales & Rentals Call Tracy to arrange a tour You can own 2 weeks in historic downtown Nantucket!

508-680-1082 30 Centre Street

Shoes & Handbags Open Daily - Stroll Sale up to 50% off Cashmere sweaters, 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.

Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket for specials, photos, contests, & more – Nantucket.net

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 www.nantucketreds.com of merchandise they carry. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

508-228-0411 25 Centre Street

Storewide Holiday Sale!

Chic Shoes, Haute Handbags, and Accessories

Sherri and Jennifer Guggenheim needed to expand their shoe closets... And through expansion, the area’s go to mecca for the ultimate in shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories, blossomed. VIVI G SHOES constantly strives to deliver hard-to-find, unique, fashion forward merchandise in all price ranges. From comfortable run-around shoes to couture heels, day bags to evening clutches, fun costume jewelry to premier designer pieces, boots to flip flops...they have it all! www.vivigshoes.com

Sunglasses Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Oliver Peoples, Roberto Cavelli, Maui Jims, Oakley, Coach, Dior, Rayban, Natives, Tom Ford, Smiths, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years.

Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Theatre Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

On the beautiful island of Nantucket, in the heart of the quaint historic downtown quarter you can immerse yourself in a bit of whaling history. In 1846 Master Mariner and Whaling Captain William Jernegan built the Mariner House as a private residence.

It has since been renovated into six tastefully decorated apartments, with fireplaces and woodstoves, full kitchens, Wi-Fi and cable TV. One- and two-bedrooms units are available. Operating year round, Mariner House is within walking distance to the worn cobblestones of Main Street, to casual and gourmet dining, beautiful beaches, boats, boutiques, galleries, historic landmarks and museums. For reservations, please call 508680-1082. RCI affiliated. www.themarinerhouse.com

Island Cashmere

508-228-0437

Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4 extended hours Stroll Wkend Classic & Updated Clothing

Summer Shades My Nantucket Wedding Photo Contest

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. Enjoy 30% to 50% off during the holiday season: Scarves $79 and Gloves $39. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com

ViVi G Shoes

Photography

Mariner House

nov. 20-new Year’s

“Cinderella” November 21 to December 14

508-228-4305 See ad or website for show times

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

White Heron Theatre Company 508-825-5268 “A New Journey Begins” Under the tent at 5 N. Water Street Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre www.whiteherontheatre.org White Heron Theatre Company tickets are available at the box office at 5 North Water Street, by calling 508-825-5268, or online at whiteherontheatre.org.

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

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 40 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger deluxe Mercedes with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 47

Tours - Walking Nantucket Walking Tours

508-332-0953

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

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

Raven’s Walk

508-257-4586 See calendar of events for dates & times of walks www.ravens-walk.com Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England” Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her Great Expectations History Walk, Inside the Graveyards Tour, Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket, and Raven’s Night Walk are great for adults and families. Along the way, you will hear tales of Nantucket’s past infused with ghostly encounters that took place throughout the centuries. Or you’ll hear all about Nantucket’s beginnings, and its fascinating history. Kids will love Raven’s Tales of Pirates & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times, visit www.ravens-walk.com.

Toys The Toy Boat Open Daily Specializing in handmade & imported toys

508-228-4552 Straight Wharf #41

www.thetoyboat.com 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.

At Cisco Brewers we make all grain beers in our tiny brewery. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the Triple Eight Vodka, and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth spirits.

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

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

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

G e Joy!!

Giv 1DQWXFNHW¶V %HVW Value For J Jewe lry & Moree!

Joy Westt C ection Coll n 14 S. Water Street, Nantucket, MA 02554

508-325-4400 ww ww.joyjewelry.com

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Page 48

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

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. Our special events include historically accurate toy talks, home demonstrations, and a rare toy search. Stop by the TOY BOAT for the best toys the island has to offer! Located on Straight Wharf, across from the Hy-Line. Fax: 508-2287781

Transportation Boat Festival of Wreaths

Hy-Line Cruises

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

Festival Hours Wednesday, Nov. 26 Friday, Nov. 28 Saturday, Nov. 29 10 A.M.–5 P.M Sunday, November 30 10 A.M.–2 P.M.

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 www.hy-linecruises.com DEPARTURES. Serving Nantucket’s Only True BBQ

from 11:30am to 10pm (closed Nov. 24, Dec 3 & after Stroll weekend)

Ferry service - call for schedule

with live music, Burger of the Week, $1 Buffalo Hot Legs

Nantucket Weddings 508-228-9165, ext. 101 Enter our Photo Contest www.NantucketWeddings.com All you need to plan a wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary

Seatings at noon, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm

20 Straight Wharf 508-228-0227 info@ackbackyard.com

››

“Thank you Nantucket for a great first season!”

L E A D U N D E RW R I T E R

Marine Home Center BNY Mellon Wealth Management Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Killen Real Estate Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines CMC Construction, LLC Don Allen Ford Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Dujardin Design Associates Hatch’s Package Store Hingham Institution for Savings The Inquirer and Mirror The Islander Package Store James Lydon, Sons & Daughters Jordan Real Estate Nantucket Bank A Division of Blue Hills Bank

The Nantucket Hotel & Resort Nantucket Pharmacy Nantucket Tents Norton Preservation Trust: Valerie & Richard Norton Schwartz Hannum PC Stop & Shop Supermarkets The UPS Store

NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

nha.org 508 228 1894

#ACKFOW

508-228-0262 Steamboat Wharf

Bar open & food until 1am Live music on Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays Industry Night Thursdays

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

McCausland Gallery Whaling Museum Enter at 15 Broad Street

Steamship Authority

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

P ETE ’ S F RESH F ISH P RINTS Genuine Nantucket Gyotaku on imported handmade papers Originals, small framed giclees, cards, coasters, serving trays, placemats

17 Old South Wharf • 508-325-1842 • FreshFishPrints.com Open Thanksgiving Weekend 11am to 4:30pm & Stroll Weekend 10am to 4:30pm

<HDU (QG 6DOHV )DPLO\ (QWHUWDLQPHQW &KLOGUHQ¶V &UDIWV 5HVWDXUDQW &HOHEUDWLRQV 0RXOLQ 5RXJH %DOO DQG PRUH WGRZQ 7KH FRXQ RZ VWDUWV Q

I HYHQWV $ ZHHN R LWLHV WR DQG DFWLY HZ <HDU 1

H K W

H W D FHOHEU

,W KDSSHQV 'HFHPEHU WK WKURXJK -DQXDU\ WK

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 49

Nantucket Dining Guide Holiday Cookie Decorating Hours: Nov. 28 from 10am to 7pm; Nov. 29 & 30 from 10 am to 3pm. Stroll Hours: Dec. 5 & 7 from 10 am to 3pm; Stroll Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2-6 pm. www.nantucketcookie.net

Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop

508-228-2797 All the products you love at a new location 17-1/2 Old South Road Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, NEW hot lunches

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

Nantucket Cookie Company

508-228-5814

Open daily; we ship anywhere 2 Broad St., Steamboat Wharf Small batch, from scratch See calendar of events for Cookie Decorating 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! See Calendar of Events for Cookie Decorating days.

Wicked Island Bakery

508-901-5797 Monday-Saturday: 5:30am to 3pm. Sunday: 7am-1pm.

147 Orange Street Box lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, & pastries!

WICKED ISLAND BAKERY offers delicious fresh breads, pastries, and baked goods, including our famous Morning Buns.

Every menu item is created in house and from scratch. We use only the finest, all natural ingredients in all of our baking. No artificial anything! We can even make a picnic for you: boxed lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, and pastries. wickedislandbakery.com

Brewers Cisco Brewers

508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm 5 Bartlett Farm Road Beers brewed with the finest ingredients At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops.

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

Mariner House

Festival of Trees Whaling Museum | 13 Broad St.

Festival Dates December 5 Friday 10 A.M.–8 P.M

December 6–28 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 10 A.M–5 P.M. Presented by

A Night of

December 13 Saturday 5–8 P.M.

December 29 – 31 Monday–Wednesday 10 A.M.–5 P.M.

L E A D U N D E RW R I T E R

Marine Home Center BNY Mellon Wealth Management Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Killen Real Estate

You can own 2 weeks in historic downtown Nantucket!

Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines CMC Construction, LLC Don Allen Ford Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Dujardin Design Associates Hatch’s Package Store Hingham Institution for Savings The Inquirer and Mirror The Islander Package Store James Lydon, Sons & Daughters Jordan Real Estate Nantucket Bank A Division of Blue Hills Bank

Fireplaces and Woodstoves Full Kitchens On-site Laundry Facility Cable TV and DVD Players Wi-Fi Perfect for Families!

One- and Two-Bedroom Units with pull-out sofas Weekly rentals also available

SUSAN LISTER LOCKE

STROLL DOWN TO 28 EASY STREET FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH! Celebrate the season with us from 5pm–8pm & enjoy a night of extended hours, holiday cheer & refreshments—we are participating in the Red Ticket Holiday Drawing on Christmas Eve.

G A L L E RY

508.228.2132 & 508.221.0531 susanlisterlocke.com

30 Centre Street Nantucket, MA

508.680.1082 Call to arrange a tour RCI Affiliated

The Nantucket Hotel & Resort Nantucket Pharmacy Nantucket Tents Norton Preservation Trust: Valerie & Richard Norton Schwartz Hannum PC Stop & Shop Supermarkets The UPS Store

NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

nha.org 508 228 1894

#ACKFOT

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Page 50

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

bar, casual dining, covered patio seating, and takeout available. www.akdiamonds.com

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

Coffee Shops The Bean

Open Daily at 29 Centre Street Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks

THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere.

Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at www.NantucketCoffee.com. www.nantucketcoffee.com

Light Food & Take-Out AK Diamond’s

508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane

Everything on the menu available for takeout

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

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

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

Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant

508-228-7001 41 Main Street

Breakfast 9-2, Lunch 11-9; Dinner 5-9 www.arnosnantucket.com Full Service Bar 9 am to 9 pm New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices.

Welcome to ARNO’S 55th year of casual dining on historic cobblestoned Main Street.

Arno’s is highly recommended, dine-in or take-out, for breakfast and lunch, including classic New England seafood lunches. The dine-in menu is also the take-out menu.

Breakfast take-out is from 9-2, lunch from 11-9, and dinner from 9 -9. Call for hours after Christmas Stroll weekend. Place your take-out order in person or call 508-228-7001.

Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Open every day 8-6pm.

Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

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

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Breakfast on Sundays: 8am-1pm; Lunch Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Wed-Sun 5:30-9pm 29 Centre Street The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts

NANTUCKET WINDMILL

‘

CARS

508-228-4554 Daily at 14 Amelia Drive

Tood odays daays dday ays Naan antucket nntttuc tuuck ucckkkeeett uc ant

JEEPS

AUTO RENTAL at the Nantucket Memorial Airport

WE’LL GIVE YOU: A clean new vehicle • Low rates & free mileage • Prompt courteous service

WE’RE AT THE AIRPORT – WE’LL MEET THE BOAT! 2014 Winner Patrick Williams

2015 PHOTO CONTEST

Send us your original Nantucket photos and be entered to win $200 first prize or $150 second prize!

508-228-1227 | 800-228-1227 wmill508@aol.com

New vehicles of all sizes - Daily, Weekly, Long Term Rates www.nantucketautorental.com Open Year Round Major Credit Cards Accepted

508-228-1227 | 800-228-1227 wmill508@aol.com www.nantucketautorental.com

2014 Second Place Alice Breed

www.nantucket.net/photocontest/contest.php

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner.

BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted.www.nantucketbistro.com

Downyflake Donuts, baked goods, breakfast, & lunch to go Open Daily; see writeup for special Holiday Hours

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. Take-out is available. Holiday Hours: Thanksgiving Day from 7 to 11 am. Chrismas Eve from 6 am to 1 pm. December 26 from 7 am to 2 pm. New Year’s Eve from 6 am to 2 pm. New Year’s Day from 7 am to 1 pm. www.thedownyflake.com

Easy Street Cantina One Nibble & You’re Hooked!

Full Breakfast served all day

508-228-5418 Thanksgiving & Stroll Specials corner of Easy & Broad sts.

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. Open Mon.-Thurs. from 6:30 am to 3 pm.; Fri.-Sat. 6:30 am to 8 pm; & Sun. from 8 am to 5 pm www.EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Affordable Family Dining

508-228-4095 Nantucket’s Premier Sports Bar 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Siam to Go

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

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

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm.

7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

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

Sushi by Yoshi

508-228-1801 Daily from 11:30 am - 9 pm. Open later on Fridays and Saturdays.

Sushi & classic Japanese dishes 2 East Chestnut Street A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their new Sushi Bar

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 51

and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI’s California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack! Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI’s at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on www.sushibyyoshi.com Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service. BYOB.

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

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

508-228-4554 Daily at 14 Amelia Drive

Visit ANNYE’S in our new and larger location! You’ll find the best in organic foods, including Niman Ranch meats, free-range chicken, fruits and vegetables, and naturallyfarmed wines from Italy, France, and California. Try ANNYE’S fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Purchase tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts, or select from our all-organic bulk foods—grains, nuts, seeds, beans, fruits, and earth-friendly cleaning supplies.

ANNYE’S carries the most effective supplements, herbal and homeopathic remedies, as well as skin and hair care products, to keep you feeling and looking great! We’re a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. www.annyes.com

Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Open every day 8-6pm.

Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

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

Restaurants 29 Fair 508-228-7800 Open Mon-Sat for dinner from 5pm through Dec. 31. Open all week for Stroll, December 1-7.

29 Fair Street Contemporary Cuisine, locally sourced 29 Fair, the former location of The Woodbox, has a new chef, new staff, a fresh new look, and beautifully designed menu that features locally sourced contemporary cuisine.

Located a short stroll from Main Street, 29 Fair has three romantic candlelit dining rooms, each with original brick fireplaces, exposed beams and antiques in a building that dates back to 1709. The chef’s cuisine is known for fresh and summery preparations with deep flavors. Spend an evening at 29 Fair, and you’ll have a dining experience you’ll treasure forever. Open Mon.-Saturday through December 31. Now taking reservations for holiday parties.

AK Diamond’s 508-228-3154 Lunch, Dinner, Bar Menu; Open daily from 11:30 am 16 Macy’s Lane www.akdiamonds.com Creative, Casual Cuisine Creative Casual Cuisine describes the food & atmosphere at A.K. DIAMOND’S, a favorite spot for locals and visitors! Our “All-Day” menu allows plenty of flexibility and an amazing array of mouth-watering delights. Favorites are the Cranberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the house-made Sesame Chicken Satay and Quesadillas are spectacular. AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit!

Full dining room, booth seating, able to accommodate large parties, full bar, casual dining, family friendly, covered patio seating, & takeout available.

American Seasons 508-228-7111 Dinner and tapas at the bar 5:30 - 10 pm 80 Centre Street Casual fine dining: Zagat’s #1 food rating; reservations suggested Always near the top of every “not to be missed” list, AMERICAN SEASONS features uniquely imaginative, regional American Cuisine rated #1 by Zagat’s and described as “the most creative food on Nantucket.” The dining room is casual with a touch of elegance, while the outdoor patio provides the perfect romantic setting. The impressive wine list has been recognized with a prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine

Page 52

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Spectator magazine. AMERICAN SEASONS is conveniently located on Centre Street, just a short walk from virtually all major hotels and guest houses. Come discover for yourself why we have been described as “a legend in the making.” www.americanseasons.com

Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant

508-228-7001 Open Fri., Sat., & Sun. Thanksgiving & Stroll Weekends 41 Main Street Breakfast 9-2, Lunch 11-9; Dinner 5-9 Full Service Bar 9 am to 9 pm. Call for hours after Stroll.

New England Breakfast & Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices Welcome to ARNO’S 55th year of casual dining on historic cobblestoned Main Street.

Renowned New England seafoods are offered for lunch, including Haddock, Swordfish, and the famous Nantucket Bay Scallops. Don’t miss our Seafood Tacos. Starters include Clam Chowder, Pumpkin Pie Bisque, Organic Salads, and more. The lunch menu also offers several sandwiches, such as prime beef burgers, wild salmon burger, and lobster roll. The waitstaff are personable and professional. Arno’s has a full liquor and dining bar with a 4K HDTV. A new 8 draft system includes Whale’s Tale Pale Ale, Lagunitas IPA, Yuengling Lager, and Sam Adams Summer Lager. The wine list has been carefully selected. All cocktails are made with premium brand liquors and include Arno’s Bloody Mary, Island Punch, and Chocolate Martini. There is a spacious upstairs dining room overlooking Main Street, which makes a great venue to host a special event. From HyLine Ferries, just follow cobblestoned Main Street to ARNO’S on the right side. From Steamboat Ferries, take 1st left (Easy Street), then 4th right (Main Street). www.arnosnantucket.com

B-ACK Yard BBQ Serving food from 11:30 am to 1 am Serving True BBQ on Nantucket

508-228-0227 20 Straight Wharf

B-ACK YARD BBQ serves the ultimate comfort food in a comfy ambiance on Straight Wharf. The menu includes BBQ classics with the best ingredients, like Pulled Heritage Pork Shoulder, Heritage Pork Ribs, Wagyu Brisket, Blackened Local Fish Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, N.E. Lobster Roll, and Lobster & Corn Hush Puppies. Sop by for the Burger of the Week on Industry Night Thursdays plus $1 Buffalo Hot Legs and live music by Lance Mountain from 9 pm. Stop by for a Thanksgiving Eve Bash with live music starting at 9:30 pm and late night sandwiches till 1 am. B-ACK YARD BBQ is open Thanksgiving Day for a special BBQ version of Thanksgiving dinner—seatings for the buffet are at noon, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. B-ACK YARD BBQ is open every day through Sunday of Stroll weekend (except closed Nov. 24 & Dec. 3). info@ackbackyard.com ackbackyard.com

Brant Point Grill Stroll Weekend Finale! 4-course Stroll Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Half-Price Dinner Sunday, Dec. 7 Harborside at the White Elephant

508-325-1320 50 Easton Street

Enjoy Sunday brunch overlooking Nantucket Harbor, relax over lunch or cocktails, and savor dinners with award-winning wines and spectacular views all at White Elephant’s BRANT POINT GRILL. They serve the island’s finest steaks, freshest seafood, and creative Chef’s Specialties. Once you’ve dined overlooking the harbor, you’ll know why this is the place to come time and time again when on island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by. Enjoy our Stroll Weekend Season Finale with a special 4-course dinner Dec. 5 & 6, Sunday Brunch on Dec. 7, and Half-price Dinner (while supplies last) on Dec. 7. www.brantpointgrill.com

Breeze Bar & Café

508-228-4730

Redefining the hotel & resort dining experience at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street New England Coastal Cuisine & Family Favorites Resort to live music in the air and a mimosa in your hand! Breeze Bar & Café serves New England Coastal Cuisine and family favorites in either our dining room or outdoors on Nantucket’s grandest all-season deck, with cozy fire pits. Our menu features salads, soups, and appetizers, and a delectable selection of entrees from filet mignon to a casual burger. Don’t miss the first ever Festive Holiday Supper Club, our Christmas Eve/Day & New Year’s Dinners, and our Gala “Moulin Rouge” New Year’s Eve Ball! breezebarandcafe.com

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

508-228-2551 23 Broad Street

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

nov. 20-new Year’s

Cafe V Sushi at the Vanessa Noel Hotel Open 11am to 10pm Join the party or take it with you!

508-680-7100 5 Chestnut Street

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

Cafe V Sushi is open for lunch and dinner, catering and sushi to go also available.

Centre Street Bistro

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

BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted.

Company of the Cauldron Open Thanksgiving and Stroll

508-228-4016 5 India Street

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

COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is well known for its lamb preparations, as well as for its innovative creations featuring beef and seafood. Menus are available at www.CompanyoftheCauldron.com.

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

Downyflake

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

Open Daily; see writeup for special Holiday Hours www.thedownyflake.com A Nantucket Tradition for 79 Years Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Take-out is available. Holiday Hours: Thanksgiving Day from 7 to 11 am. Chrismas Eve from 6 am to 1 pm. December 26 from 7 am to 2 pm. New Year’s Eve from 6 am to 2 pm. New Year’s Day from 7 am to 1 pm.

Dune Lunch & Dinner Daily Where chic meets casual comfort.

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

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

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open daily! One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Thanksgiving & Stroll Specials 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

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 53

Steamboat Wharf. One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies.

Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. We serve breakfast all day, and offer our Omelette Bar from 8-11:30 am. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. Open Mon.-Thurs. from 6:30 am to 3 pm.; Fri.-Sat. 6:30 am to 8 pm; & Sun. from 8 am to 5 pm

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

The Faregrounds

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily - also open for Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve & SuperBowl 27 Fairgrounds Road www.thefaregrounds.com Affordable Family Dining

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials, Early Birds and a different All You Can Eat every night. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party!

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

Fifty-Six Union Closed Mondays. Dinner Tues-Sun from 5pm.

Thanksgiving Dinner 1 to 3:30 pm Stroll Brunch & Dinner and New Year’s Eve Fun! Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 56 Union Street www.fiftysixunion.com

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

foood for here & there

508-228-4291

Open daily at 6:30am for breakfast, lunch, dinner, & snacks Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Delivery!

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

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am 23 South Water Street www.theroseandcrown.com Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails

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

The Seagrille Lunch Mon-Sat. 11:30 to 2 pm; Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5:30-9pm; Bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine

508-325-5700 45 Sparks Avenue

508-325-6265

Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm.

7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

www.sophietspizza.com

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

Sushi by Yoshi 508-228-1801 Daily from 11:30 am - 9 pm. Open later on Fridays and Saturdays.

Sushi & classic Japanese dishes 2 East Chestnut Street A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their new Sushi Bar and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI’s California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack! Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI’s at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service. BYOB. www.sushibyyoshi.com

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

Seafood Souza’s Seafood

508-228-9140 Open 9am-6pm with a full selection of seafood 23 Trotter’s Lane Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base and Nantucket bay scallops frozen within 20 minutes of shucking (the freshest tasting frozen scallops). Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.

Wine & Spirits

www.theseagrille.com

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

Reservations recommended. E.J. and Robin Harvey, Chef/Owner.

Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh,

Epernay Wine & Spirits Open daily 12 to 7 pm #WineExpertonACK

508-228-2755 1 North Beach Street

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

Page 54

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9

Events & Activities from page 28

12:55 PM - Bolshoi Ballet: La Bayadere The story of impossible love between Nikiya and Solor is set against the backdrop of a lush, mysterious India. The scene known as The Kingdom of the Shades is one of the most celebrated in the history of ballet. Showing live from Moscow at The Dreamland, 17 South Water St. Tickets at nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office.

2 PM - Holiday Countdown: Skate with Santa Exhibition featuring the Nantucket “Island Waves” and Learn to Skate and Skating Club Students. At 3:15 pm Santa will arrive on the Zamboni to skate with everyone! Holiday treats and festivities. One Admission to Exhibition and Skating Event. Adults $10, Youth $6. Nantucket Ice, Backus Lane 2282516.

2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Join us as we walk though Nantucket’s past. Hear all about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of three wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Fair Street park at Main & Fair sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Children $10. 508257-4586 2 PM - Nantucket and the Civil War Hear the dramatic story of Nantucket’s vital role in the American Civil War. Gather at Federal & India sts.by the Atheneum fence at 1:50 pm. $15; $10 for teens and 65+; $5 for ages 7-12. No credit cards. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953.

3 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 3 to 5 PM - Taza One On: Boozed & Infused w/Bourbon+Chocolate Enjoy the spirit of Stroll while tasting different flavors of Taza Chocolate and a sampling of Bourbons. Mix and match to find your perfect pairing of these artisanal products at Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com.

508.228.2755 3:30 PM - Jamie Howarth Performs live at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk An eerie, 80 min., 1 mile pre-dinner stroll featuring the most famous haunted locations in Nantucket town. Led by the original guide. Gather at Federal & India sts., by the Atheneum fence at 4:50 pm. $15; $10 for teens & 65+; $5 for ages 7-12; under 7 free. 508-332-0953. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

5:30 to 10 PM - Half-Price Dinner at BPG Brant Point Grill celebrates the end of the 2014 season with half-price on food at dinner (while it lasts). Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 508-325-1320 7 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past The Raven’s Night Walk is a haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. You will hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of it’s past. We visit houses that have stories to tell and you’ll see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at The “Fair Street Park” at Main & Fair Sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Children $10.

8 to 10:30 PM - Bob Lehman Trio Performing live in the Brant Point Grill Bar, 50 Easton St.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 3 to 6 PM - Tour of Lights Enjoy beautiful houses illuminated for the holidays. Map at Nantucket Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Town Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

6 to 8 PM - Clamshell Box Class Ana Ericksen will teach a class in making a clamshell box, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. To register, visit nantucketarts.org $80 + $30 materials fee.

(Artist Assn. Members $72)

7 AM - Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting Breakfast meeting of Nantucket’s Rotary Club, at Island Kitchen, 1 Chin’s Way. 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10:15 to 10:45 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-7 Fun & engaging songs, singing games, movement activities that teach musical skills. Limited to first 10 children, each with caregiver. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 3 PM - “John” Broadcast Live from The National Theatre Lloyd Newson, DV8’s Artistic Director, interviewed more than 50 men asking them frank questions, initially about love & sex. One of those men was John.

What emerged was a story that is both extraordinary and touching. JOHN contains adult themes, strong language and nudity. Suitable for 18yrs+ Showing in the Dreamland Main Theater, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office.

5 to 9 PM - Burger Night at Kitty’s $5 Burgers while they last at Kitty Murtagh’s, West Creek Road. 508-3250781 5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Queequegs Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Road, and then carpool to various island hotspots in search of whatever birds we target. Dress for the wind and weather. 508-325-0873. $10.

10 AM to 4 PM - Book Sale The Nantucket Preservation Trust is offering a Holiday Book Package of the complete Neighborhood Book Series of 3 for $65. A great gift for anyone who loves Nantucket. nantucketpreservation.org 12 PM - Rotary Club Meeting The weekly meeting of Nantucket’s Rotary Club, at Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Rd. 3 to 6 PM - Tour of Lights Enjoy beautiful houses illuminated for the holidays. Map at Nantucket Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

7 PM - Free Feature Film: “The Skeleton Twins” Rated R. Atheneum Great Hall, I India St. 8 PM - Trivia Night at Kitty’s Cash prizes at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 10 to 10:30 AM - Babies Into Books Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Toddlers Program is limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets from 10am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street.

3 to 4:30 PM - Free Craft Workshop for Ages 6-8 Join us for a Holiday Craft Workshop with the AAN! To register, email lori@nantucketarts.org. continued on page 55

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

4:30 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

6 to 7 PM - Free LVA Beginner’s English Classes A drop-in English class for those seeking to improve their English skills.

Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 8:30 PM - Japanese Stab Bound Book Class Miki Lovett will teach a class in making a Japanese Stab Bound Book, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. To register, visit nantucketarts.org $50 + $15 materials fee. (Artist Assn. Members $45) 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees Now in its 21st year, the Festival of Trees, an island tradition featuring community-crafted trees designed by local Nantucket merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists and children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. continued on page 57

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 55

WINTER SPECIAL!

1 hour $80 1 1/2 hours $120 at studio We are dedicated to providing our guests with the highest quality services in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere Deep Tissue Massage • Swedish Massage Aromatherapy Massage • Personalized Massage Pre­natal Massage • Hot Stone Therapy

OPEN YEAR ROUND GIFT CERTIFICATES & COUPON BOOKS AVAILABLE

Call for an appointment

508­221­ 5412 acklifemassage@hotmail.com

www.acklifemassage.net

13C Amelia Drive, Nantucket

Monday­Saturday 9am­7pm, Sunday 10am­5pm

Please arrive 10 minutes early for your scheduled appointment Visa & Mastercard Accepted

Se Habla Español

Something Sparkly for the Stockings!

Visit us in our new location at 21 Main Street

Open Daily

508- 228-4882 For all your holiday gifts, order online anytime!

Nantucket’s Neighborhood Restaurant!

Relaxed Lounge & Patio | Take-out Available | Plenty of Parking

16 Macy’s Lane www.akdiamonds.com 508.228.3154

17-1/2 Old South Rd

nantucketbakeshop.com

508.228.2797

Page 56

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE ▲

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

● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

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

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

WHALING MUSEUM: 13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, visit the restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory. On-going exhibits & films. 10am-5pm daily.

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

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

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

Please visit www.mmo.org for more information

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

● OLDEST HOUSE PUBLIC BOAT RAMP

OLD GAOL: 15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

GREATER LIGHT: 8 Howard Street Originally a livestock barn dating to the late 18th century, it was transformed into a summer home and art studio by Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan in the 1930’s. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

CHILDREN’S BEACH

STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY

▲

★

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

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

● WHALING MUSEUM

HYLINE

★

▲ ATHENEUM ST. MARY’S METHODIST CHURCH

▲ PACIFIC

▲

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

CLUB

▲

●

■ ■

RESEARCH LIBRARY

▲

FIRE HOSE CART HOUSE

●

●QUAKER MEETING &

3 BRICKS

OBSERVATORY

NHA RESEARCH LIBRARY: 7 Fair Street Open Mon 10am-4pm, Tue 11am-4pm, Thu-Fri 10am-4pm.

Please visit www.nha.org for more information

UNITARIAN CHURCH

● OLD GAOL

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

▲

GREATER LIGHT

●HADWEN HOUSE

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

▲ ST. PAUL’S

AQUARIUM

■ TOWN PIER

▲ CIVIL WAR MONUMENT

MITCHELL HOUSE

FRANCIS STREET BEACH

■ NATURAL SCIENCE

●1800 HOUSE ▲ LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM

OLD MILL

●

AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE

▲

▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE: 2 Easton Street First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 62 Centre Street Originally built in 1725, dismantled and moved to its this site in 1765. The current tower was added in 1968. Climb the tower for a view of the town & harbor, seasonal.

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

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

ST MARY’S CHURCH: 3 Federal Street Built in 1897.

METHODIST CHURCH: 2 Centre Street Built in 1831.

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

CIVIL WAR MONUMENT: Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. ST PAUL’S CHURCH: 20 Fair Street Built in 1897.

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

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

LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM: 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Events & Activities from page 55

5 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 6 PM - Give Back Screening $1.50 of every ticket sold to the designated screening will be donated from the Nantucket Dreamland Foundation to the featured non-profit. This Month: Community Foundation for Nantucket will benefit. The Dreamland, Studio Theatre, 17 South Water Street.

6:30 PM - Free Family Movie Night: “The Snowman” Rated G. Atheneum Great Hall, I India St. 7-11 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Jacob Butler & Sara Farley, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

7:30 to 9 PM - Free Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. All are welcome. Free admission. Donations are encouraged.

9 to 10 PM - $9 Bar Menu SeaGrille’s bar menu items are just $9 every Friday & Saturday from 9 to 10 pm. 508-325-5700. 45 Sparks Ave.

nov. 20-new Year’s

The Best Nantucket Gift Book for Christmas 2014!

A New Book by Frances Ruley Karttunen

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 9 AM to 3 PM - December Delight Local artisans and homemade treats for sale. Benefits the NHS Class of 2014.

Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Rd. 9 AM to 3 PM - Skar Jewelry Sale Skar Jewelry will be selling their original designs at this year’s December Delight in Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Rd. continued on page 58

s•mac designs nantucket handcrafted with love...30 miles out to sea.

• • • • • •

leather foldover clutch

tote bags clutch handbags infinity scarves eyeglass cases cosmetic bags beach blankets

in fun florals, retro prints, & vintage fabrics

custom orders welcome, great for bridal parties!

Nov. 28 & 29 - Upstairs @ 11 Centre Dec. 13 - December Delight, NHS smacdesigns@hotmail.com

www.smacdesigns.com

Nantucket Weddings all the details you need to make your special day perfect • • • Plus • • •

Real Nantucket Weddings ENTER OUR PHOTO CONTEST AND WIN CASH PRIZES! SHARE YOUR PROPOSAL STORY WITH US! Submit your engagement or wedding announcement!

www.NantucketWeddings.com/real-weddings

“Nantucket’s North Shore” A Neighborhood History

Now Available from Island Booksellers and online

Page 57

Page 58

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Events & Activities from page 57

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 4 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 100 creches from around the world displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $6 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Home for the Holidays Dozens of island merchants will serve refreshments to shoppers today and hand out 2 red tickets for every $25 in purchases. Carolers, visits with Santa, and Stroll on Inn events. A Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This island tradition features trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

12 PM - Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg” The Met’s production of an epic comedy about a group of Renaissance “master singers” whose song contest unites a city. Showing in the Dreamland Main Theater, 17 S. Water St. nantucketdreamland.org.

1 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

2 to 3 PM - Questions with Santa Give your kids a chance to ask Santa questions at this Q&A in The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.

Here’s a Free App

nov. 20-new Year’s

2 to 3 PM - Victorian Carolers Stroll Downtown Enjoy Christmas carols sung by costumed carolers strolling around downtown Nantucket.

2 to 5 PM - Stroll on Inn Visit decorated inns and enjoy refreshments: The Nantucket Hotel at 77 Easton St; Centerboard Inn at 8 Chester St..; Carlisle House at 26 N. Water St.; The Regatta, 78 Centre St. Free.

3 to 5 PM - Home for the Holidays American Reds Wine Tasting Indulge in a selection of American red wines sure to impress your guests at your next holiday gathering. BONUS: Get DOUBLE red tickets for every $25 spent on this day at Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 3:30 PM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

4 PM - Guided Tour of Cisco Brewery See how it all works and taste a few sips along the way. $20pp. 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929.

4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live bluegrass at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4:30 PM - Ami Yares Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 5 to 7 PM - Live Music: The Bro’madors Bro’madors perform acoustic covers at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 5 to 8 PM - A Night of Holiday Magic Music, storytelling, and holiday crafts set against the backdrop of the beautiful Festival of Trees. During the final portion of the program, the museum lights will be lowered and guests will be invited to stroll through the museum to enjoy the shimmering trees. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 7-9 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Sean Lee, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781. continued on page 59

Shop Nantucket from home!

Nantucket.net’s Holiday Gift Guide helps you find unique Nantucket gifts that you can purchase online

Nantucket.net, www.nantucket.net/catalog/holiday.php

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

9 to 10 PM - $9 Bar Menu SeaGrille’s bar menu items are just $9 every Friday & Saturday from 9 to 10 pm. 508-325-5700. 45 Sparks Ave. 10 PM to 1 AM - Audio Architects at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 8 AM - Sunday Bird Walk All levels welcome. Dress for the weather & wear appropriate shoes. Meet at Nantucket High School parking lot, 10 Surfside Rd. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This island tradition features trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

2:30 to 4:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

2:30 to 4:30 PM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

3 PM - CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein Be delighted by the enchantment that only a true fairytale can bring.

Cinderella is both hilarious and romantic, a charming musical experience for audiences of every age. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 3:30 PM - Jamie Howarth Performs live at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 PM - Holiday Concert Enjoy holiday music by faculty and students of the Nantucket Community Music Center. Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. $15.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 3 to 6 PM - Tour of Lights Enjoy beautiful houses illuminated for the holidays. Map at Nantucket Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Town Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

6 to 8 PM - Angel Holiday Ornaments Class Dani Henke will teach a class in making angel holiday ornaments out of clay, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. To register, visit nantucketarts.org $40 + $10 materials fee. (Artist Assn. Members $36)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

10:15 to 10:45 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-7 Fun and engaging songs, singing games, movement activities that teach musical skills. Limited to first 10 children, each with caregiver. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 5 to 9 PM - Burger Night at Kitty’s $5 Burgers while they last at Kitty Murtagh’s, West Creek Rd. 508-325-0781 5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Queequegs Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

6 to 8:30 PM - Paper Folio Class Ana Ericksen will teach a class in making paper folios, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. To register, visit nantucketarts.org $50 + $30 materials fee. (Artist Assn. Members $45)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Road, and then carpool to various island hotspots. Dress for the wind and weather. 508-325-0873. $10.

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 59

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 4 PM - Book Sale The Nantucket Preservation Trust is offering a Holiday Book Package of the complete Neighborhood Book Series of 3 for $65. A great gift for anyone who loves Nantucket. nantucketpreservation.org 12 PM - Rotary Club Meeting The weekly meeting of Nantucket’s Rotary Club, at Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Rd. 3 to 6 PM - Tour of Lights Enjoy beautiful houses illuminated for the holidays. Map at Nantucket Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - World Wide Voices Book Discussion: Poetry Participants are invited to bring in a favorite poem to share and discuss with the group. Open to all and free. Atheneum Great Hall, I India St. 8 PM - Trivia Night at Kitty’s Cash prizes at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Toddlers Program is limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets from 10am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street.

3 to 4:30 PM - Free Craft Workshop for Ages 9-12 Join us for a Holiday Craft Workshop with the AAN! To register, email lori@nantucketarts.org.

4:30 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

6 PM - “The SantaLand Diaries” TWN and the NHA present David Sedaris’ “SantaLand Diaries & Season’s Greetings” at the historic Greater Light. Adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello, directed by TWN Artistic Director Justin Cerne and featuring the return of John Shea & Gabrielle Gould. Join these actors as they tell the hilarious tales of working as an “Elf” in Macy’s “Santaland” all the way through to the horrifying and dreaded “Christmas Letter.” Ticket includes champagne toast. $40 pp. 508-228-1894, ext 112.

6 to 7 PM - Free LVA Beginner’s English Classes This beginner’s English class is for those seeking to improve their English skills. Free, open to all, conducted in English. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This island tradition features trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. continued on page 60

Page 60

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Events & Activities from page 59

6 PM - “The SantaLand Diaries” TWN and the NHA present David Sedaris’ “SantaLand Diaries & Season’s Greetings” at the historic Greater Light. Adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello, directed by TWN Artistic Director Justin Cerne and featuring the return of John Shea and Gabrielle Gould. Join these actors as they tell the hilarious tales of working as an “Elf” in Macy’s “Santaland” all the way through to the horrifying and dreaded “Christmas Letter.” Ticket includes champagne toast. $40 pp. 508-228-1894, ext 112.

7-11 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Jacob Butler & Sara Farley, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

9 to 10 PM - $9 Bar Menu SeaGrille’s bar menu items are just $9 every Friday & Saturday from 9 to 10 pm. 508-325-5700. 45 Sparks Ave. 10 AM to 4 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 100 creches from around the world displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $6 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This island tradition features trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

10:15 to 11:15 AM - Free Story & Craft for Ages 4-10 The Night Tree and create edible ornaments. All supplies provided. Space is limited. Atheneum, 1 India St. 1 to 2 PM - Maker Space - Window Stars for Ages 8-11 Class is free, but you must preregister: nantucketatheneum.org in the calendar of events. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3 to 5 PM - Tis the Season for Saison Beer Tasting Seasonal beers are the ultimate gift for that craft beer guru on your list.

Released just once a year with limited availability, try these choice selections to discover your favorite at Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 4 PM - Community Christmas Pageant Produced by the Pageant Players in The Dreamland, 17 South Water Street.

4 PM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

4 PM - Guided Tour of Cisco Brewery See how it all works and taste a few sips along the way. $20pp. 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929.

4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live bluegrass at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 to 7 PM - Live Music: The Bro’madors Bro’madors perform acoustic covers at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 7-9 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Sean Lee, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

9 to 10 PM - $9 Bar Menu SeaGrille’s bar menu items are just $9 every Friday & Saturday from 9 to 10 pm. 508-325-5700. 45 Sparks Ave.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 8 AM - Sunday Bird Walk All levels welcome. Dress for the weather & wear appropriate shoes. Meet at Nantucket High School parking lot, 10 Surfside Rd. 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This island tradition features trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St.

nov. 20-new Year’s

10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

12:55 PM - Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker This choreographic version is full of romanticism and philosophical reflections on ideal love. Masterfully interpreted by the Bolshoi dancers, it will enchant the whole family for the festive season, proving that one is never too young or too old to be swept away by The Nutcracker. Showing live from Moscow at The Dreamland, 17 South Water St. nantucketdreamland.org.

2:30 to 4:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3:30 PM - Jamie Howarth Performs live at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 10 AM to 4 PM - Book Sale The Nantucket Preservation Trust is offering a Holiday Book Package of the complete Neighborhood Book Series of 3 for $65. A great gift for anyone who loves Nantucket. nantucketpreservation.org 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3 to 6 PM - Tour of Lights Enjoy beautiful houses illuminated for the holidays. Map at Nantucket Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Town Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 7 AM - Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting at Island Kitchen, 1 Chin’s Way 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3 to 6 PM - Tour of Lights Enjoy beautiful houses illuminated for the holidays. Map at Nantucket Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 9:30 AM to 12 PM - Breakfast Skate Christmas Eve Morning Breakfast Skate at the rink. Skate any time from 9:30 am to noon. Breakfast treats. Public Skating prices apply. Coupons accepted. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane. 228-2516.

10 AM to 2 PM - Toy Boat Open The Toy Boat at 41 Straight Wharf is open for last minute shopping. There’s a lot here to put under the tree and fill your stockings!

11 AM to 6 PM - Made on Nantucket Open Made on Nantucket is open for last minute shopping at 9 and 18 Old South Wharf. Give gifts made here on Nantucket for the holidays!

3 to 5 PM - “Last Minute Louis” Champagne Tasting For those who wait until the last minute to complete their holiday shopping, we offer the reward of a Louis Roederer Champagne tasting. ‘Last Minute Lucys’ also invited to the party at Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 to 9 PM - Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner at The Nantucket Hotel Make your joyous Christmas Eve memorable one by dining in The Nantucket Hotel Grand Ballroom. We’re offering a spectacular Three-Course Prix Fixe Holiday Menu and live piano music. $59 per adult; $29 per child (ages 5-12); Free for under age 5. Reservations Required: 508-228-4730.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 4:30 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. continued on page 61

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

5 PM - Christmas Dinner at 29 Fair Celebrate Christmas at 29 Fair: locally sourced comtemporary cuisine and fine wines. 29 Fair Street; 508-228-7800 5 to 8 PM - Christmas Day Prix Fixe Dinner at The Nantucket Hotel Continue the celebration with family & friends by dining at The Nantucket Hotel on Christmas Day. Three-Course Prix Fixe menu with holiday favorites. $59 per adult; $29 per child (ages 5-12); Free for under 5. Reservations Required: 508-228-4730.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This island tradition features trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 7-11 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Jacob Butler & Sara Farley, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This island tradition features trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open See the film Nantucket; Whale Hunt Presentation; Gallery Tour; The Essex Gam, and more in this world-class museum. 13 Broad Street.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3:30 PM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

4 PM - Guided Tour of Cisco Brewery See how it all works and taste a few sips along the way. $20pp. 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929.

4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Performs Live bluegrass at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 to 7 PM - Live Music: The Bro’madors Bro’madors perform acoustic covers at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 7-9 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Sean Lee, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

9 to 10 PM - $9 Bar Menu SeaGrille’s bar menu items are just $9 every Friday & Saturday from 9 to 10 pm. 508-325-5700. 45 Sparks Ave.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 8 AM - Sunday Bird Walk All levels welcome. Dress for the weather & wear appropriate shoes. Meet at Nantucket High School parking lot, 10 Surfside Rd. 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This island tradition features trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 2:30 to 4:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3:30 PM - Jamie Howarth Performs live at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This island tradition features trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Call for additional skating sessions. Backus Lane.

4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 61

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Town Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This island tradition features trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

5 to 9 PM - Burger Night at Kitty’s $5 Burgers while they last, West Creek Road. 508-325-0781 5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Queequegs Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees This island tradition features trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists & children. The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 11 AM to 12 PM - Noon-Year’s Eve Craft Workshop for Ages 4–8 Join us for our annual celebratory craft workshop. Ring in the Noon-Year with the AAN! All children under the age of six must be accompanied by a caregiver. To register, email lori@nantucketarts.org. Upstairs at 11 Centre St. 12 to 2 PM - New Year’s Skating Celebration at Nantucket Ice Favors, refreshments, festivities, and fun for the whole family. Coupons accepted. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

12 to 2 PM - Early New Year’s Celebration on Ice Favors, festivities, and fun for the whole family. Coupons accepted. $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

3 to 5 PM - Year End Wine Tasting Didn’t receive any gifts of wine this year? Now is the time to stock your winter cellar for off-season dinner parties, chilly evenings by the fireplace and book club gatherings at Épernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 4 PM - Gizmo Guys and Li Liu in The Dreamland Main Theatre This NYE the Dreamland presents a winning combination of acrobatic feats and juggling wonders with performances by Li Liu and the Gizmo Guys on the Dreamland Main Stage, tickets $10 adults, $5 Children. 17 S. Water St. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office.

4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5:30 PM - New Year’s Celebration at Fifty-Six Union Special menu, including a glass of bubbly. Festivites continue after dinner and the New Year is toasted at midnight! Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 6 to 10 PM - New Year’s Eve Dinner at SeaGrille Celebrate the end of 2014! 45 Sparks Ave. Reservations: 508-325-5700 7:30 PM - Gizmo Guys and Li Liu This NYE the Dreamland presents a winning combination of acrobatic feats and juggling wonders with performances by Li Liu and the Gizmo Guys on the Dreamland Main Stage, tickets $10 adults, $5 Children. In the Dreamland Main Theater, 17 S. Water St. nantucketdreamland.org.

8 PM - New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Nantucket Hotel Reminisce about 2014 and look ahead to 2015 over a special Three-Course Prix Fixe holiday dinner in our cozy library on December 31. Cost: $75 per adult. Reservations Required: 508-228-4730 or e-mail fb@thenantuckethotel.com. 77 Easton Street.

8 PM - Trivia Night at Kitty’s Cash prizes at Kitty Murtagh’s, 4 West Creek Road 9 PM to 12:30 AM - New Year’s Eve Kids Club Party Guests staying overnight at The Nantucket Hotel with children can drop them off at our special complimentary New Year’s Eve Kids Club Party. Ages 4 (and toilet trained) to 13. Reservations: 508-901-1296. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. continued on page 62

Page 62

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

Events & Activities

nov. 20-new Year’s

Natural Year in Review from page 61

from page 34

9 PM to 1 AM - Gala Moulin Rouge New Year’s Eve Ball Dancing and live music by the Perry Rossi Orchestra; hors d’oeuvres; dessert buffet; champagne toast. Tickets: $105 per adult (online before December 1); $120 thereafter. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.

in citizen science initiatives and in K-12 teaching opportunities that give kids that chance to learn through place-based hands-on learning. There are hundreds of field stations around the world, make sure to explore them on your travels or at home if you don’t happen to live here year round.

Two great white sharks tagged in 2013 returned to our waters in late September. Katharine and Betsy were tagged by scientists with the wellknown Massachusetts based shark research group OCEARCH (www.ocearch.org/) in August of last year and within a little more than one year have returned to our shores. Although many people are concerned about both the return of the gray seals and great whites, it is important to remember that the great white sharks and many other shark species are apex predators (like humans) which are, as the name implies, the top predators in the food web. In other words, these creatures are the lions of the sea, and they help maintain ecosystem balance. If we remove top predators, we would disrupt the delicate balance of the food web. It is a success story that they have returned and despite some high profile incidents between humans and sharks, their return has increased tourism on the Cape.

No matter what month it is, beauty and wonder can be found as you explore Nantucket. I hope you go to yesterdaysisland.com on those long dark nights this winter and read about our lovely island and the natural world. Send an email to sarah.oktay@umb.edu if you have a question or story idea and keep an eye out for my book collating some of these columns into one big glorious mess coming out this spring. Visit the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and me at the UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station throughout the winter, our trails are open from 9:00 am to dusk every day. And we are still accepting students for the third UMass Boston School for the Environment Nantucket Semester; for enrollment information go to www.umb.edu/academics/environment/ug/nantucket . You can get 16-17 college credits from February to May in a residential program while doing research on the island.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 4:30 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

6 to 10 PM - New Year’s Dinner at SeaGrille Celebrate the beginning of 2015! 45 Sparks Ave. 508-325-5700 5:30 PM - 3 for $20 at Fifty-Six Savor a 3-course dinner for $20 every evening except holiday & special event weekends. Special selection frequently. Regular menu also offered.

56 Union St.: 508-228-6135.

7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Call for additional skating sessions. Backus Lane.

7-11 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Jacob Butler & Sara Farley, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

4 PM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey at Nantucket Ice. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 to 7 PM - Live Music: The Bro’madors Bro’madors perform acoustic covers at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 7-9 PM - Live Music at Kitty’s Murtagh’s Featuring Sean Lee, 4 West Creek Road. 508-325-0781.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 2:30 to 4:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3:30 PM - Jamie Howarth Performs live at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd.

MONDAY, JANUARY 5 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Town Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 5 to 9 PM - Burger Night at Kitty’s $5 Burgers while they last at Kitty Murtagh’s, West Creek Rd. 508-325-0781 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Two Courses for $25 Two courses for $25 at Queequegs Sunday through Thursday. Not offered holiday weekends. 4 East Chestnut Street, 508-325-8696.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Road, and then carpool to various island hotspots in search of whatever birds we target. Dress for the wind and weather. 508-325-0873. Free for members, $10 for non-members.

4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 7 PM - Free Feature Film: “This Is Where I Leave You” Rated R. Atheneum Great Hall, I India St.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 4:30 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Page 63

S roll inttoo Str

M Marine Home Centter e

Stroll Saturday ĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ LESLIE LINSLEY DĞĞƚ Leslie Linsley ǁŚŽ ǁŝůů ŚĂŶĚĐƌĂŌ ŚĞƌ ŽŶĞͲŽĨͲĂͲŬŝŶĚ EĂŶƚƵĐŬĞƚ ŬĞĞƉƐĂŬĞ ƚƌĞĞ ŽƌŶĂŵĞŶƚƐ͘ WƵƌĐŚĂƐĞ >ĞƐůŝĞ͛Ɛ ĞdžĐůƵƐŝǀĞ ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ ƉůĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ƐŚĞ ǁŝůů ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂůŝnjĞ ŝƚ͊ Home & Garden, 12 - 3pm

Nan N ntucket’’s mid-island destination ion fo or unique gifts & home decorr.. ɄɄɄɄ

.'$ Ǎ $).' 4Ǎ )/0 & /

Solid Brass Hooks

“Nantucket Christmas 2014” Nantucket Lightship ϭϬͲŝŶĐŚ ŚĂŶĚŵĂĚĞ ŐůĂƐƐ ƉůĂƚĞ͘ Coasterrs 'ŝŌ ďŽdžĞĚ͘ ΨϭϭϬ $64.00

ƵīĞƚ WůĂƚĞƐ ǁŝƚŚ Glass ss Holder

FREE REFRESHMENTS ͻ ,Žƚ ĂƉƉůĞ ĐŝĚĞƌ Θ ďĂŬĞĚ ĐŽŽŬŝĞƐ ͻ ͚EĂŶƚƵĐŬĞƚ WĂŶƚƌLJ͛ ƐŽƵƉ ͻ KůĚ ĨĂƐŚŝŽŶĞĚ ƉŽƉ ͻ ŚŽĐŽůĂƚĞ ĐŽǀĞƌĞĚ ĐƌĂŶďĞƌƌŝĞƐ Home & Garden, all day

ŶũŽLJ ĂƉƉĞƟnjĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŽůĚ LJŽƵƌ ŐůĂƐƐ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ƐĂŵĞ ƟŵĞ͊ &ĞƐƟǀĞ ƉůĂƐƟĐ ƉůĂƚĞƐ ĂƌĞ ŐƌĞĂƚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŚŽůŝĚĂLJƐ͘ ^ƋƵĂƌĞ Žƌ KǀĂů͘ ΨϮ͘ϰϵ

NEW! Keurigg 2.0

ƌĞǁ Ă ĐƵƉ Žƌ ďƌĞǁ Ă ĐĂƌĂĨĞ͘ dŚĞ <ĞƵƌŝŐ Ϯ͘Ϭ ƵƐĞƐ ƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚ <ͲĐƵƉƐ ĂŶĚ ŶĞǁ <ͲĐĂƌĂĨĞ ĐƵƉƐ͘ Ψϭϰϵ͘ϵϵͲΨϭϵϵ͘ϵϵ

REINDEER GAMES ͻ 'ŝŌƐ ĨŽƌ <ŝĚƐ ͻ tƌĞĂƚŚ dŽƐƐ ͻ WŝŶ ƚŚĞ EŽƐĞ ŽŶ ZƵĚŽůĨ ͻ 'ƵĞƐƐ ^ĂŶƚĂ͛Ɛ tĞŝŐŚƚ Home & Garden, 11am- 4pm ϭϯϰ KƌĂŶŐĞ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ EĂŶƚƵĐŬĞƚ 508.228.0900 ŵĂƌŝŶĞŚŽŵĞĐĞŶƚĞƌ͘ĐŽŵ

ĚŽƌŶ LJŽƵƌ ĚŽŽƌƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞƐĞ ĂŶĐŚŽƌ͕ ƐŚĞůů͕ ŵĞƌŵĂŝĚ Žƌ ƐĞĂŚŽƌƐĞ ŚŽŽŬƐ Ͳ ĞdžĐůƵƐŝǀĞ ƚŽ DĂƌŝŶĞ͘ ΨϭϬͲϭϮ

MARINE HOME CENTER

SERVING NANTUCKET SINCE 1944

$10

Sea Bags™

,ĂŶĚĐƌĂŌĞĚ ƚŽƚĞƐ ŵĂĚĞ ŽĨ ƌĞĐLJĐůĞĚ ƐĂŝů ŵĂƚĞƌŝĂů͘ džĐůƵƐŝǀĞ ŶĐŚŽƌ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ƚŽ DĂƌŝŶĞ͘ Ψϯϲ͘ϵϵͲΨϭϳϵ͘ϵϵ

Strroll Saturday Cou upon** off your purchase with this coupon SKU# 10COUP

*One coupon per customer. Coupon valid Sat. Dec. 6, 2014 4 only y..

No change back. No other discounts apply.

2UDQJH 6WUHHW 1DQWXFNHW 2SHQ ¶WLO SP

Stroll2014-C

Page 64

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

vol. 44 no. 22 • Yesterdaysisland.com

nov. 20-new Year’s

Have a Murray Christmas!

We have the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

Nantucket Reds

Gifts • Bathrobes • Calendars • Cashmere Sweaters & Accessories • Children’s Nantucket Books • Coats and Jackets • Corduroy Pants • Cufflinks • Embroidered Pants • Estee Lauder Cosmetics • Gloves • Handbags • Holiday Clothing • Lingerie and Boxers • Luggage • Nantucket Baskets by Farnum • Nantucket Themed Jewelry • Nantucket Throws • Nautical Coasters • Pendleton Bags • Slippers • Shetlands • Sterling and 14 Karat jewelry • Sportcoats • Stocking Stuffers • Vera Bradley Bags • Watches

• Men’s and Women’s Pants, Shorts, Shirts & Sweatshirts • Women’s Skirts • Children’s Pants, Shorts, Overalls & Jumpers • Island Baby Collection: onesies, rompers, cap, and blanket

• Sweaters with and without island logo • Fleece Pullovers & Vests • Aprons • Fleece Blankets • Crib Blanket • Caps • Socks • Luggage

Exclusives • Castaway Clothing • Bonobos • Peter Millar • Nantucket Reds • Randolf Aviator Glasses • Bill’s Khakis

Fragrances • Esteé Lauder • Royall Fragrances • Truefitt & Hill • Polo Green, Red, Blue • Peter Millar • St. John’s

Designers • Acorn • Adidas • Ahnu • Alden • Anatech • Arcopedico • Birkenstock • Barbour • Bass • Berle • Bill’s Khakis • Brahmin • Calvin Klein • Christopher Blue • Cole-Haan • Comfy USA • Corbin • Dansko • Dooney & Bourke • Foxcroft • Haflinger • Hartstrings • Jack Rogers • Jag • JPK • Keds • Lacoste • Lamora • Mephisto • Nike • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans • Olukai • Paul & Shark • Pendelton • Polo Ralph Lauren • Rockport • Ryka • Salomon • Saucony • Smathers & Branson • Southern Tide • Spanx • Sperry Topsider • St. James • Thomas Dean • Timberland • Uggs • Van Eli • Viyella • Vineyard Vines

Murray’s Toggery Shop A Destination Store of Four Generations 62 Main St • 508-228-0437 • 800-368-2134 • www.nantucketreds.com STROLL WEEKEND EXTENDED HOURS: Fri. Dec. 5 from 10am-6pm, Sat. Dec. 6 from 10am-7pm Sun. Dec. 7 from 10am-5pm WINTER HOURS: Open Monday–Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm