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Night of Holiday Magic NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP
For the sixth year in a row, A Night of Holiday Magic will capture the essence of the season for Nantucket families and friends among the Festival of Trees in the Whaling Museum, and offer an array of family-fun activities for all to enjoy. Held this year on Saturday, December 12 from 5 to 8 pm, guests will be treated to a variety of live performances, including the Accidentals & Naturals, Nantucket High School’s honor chorus; selections from “The Nutcracker” by Nantucket Ballet; and a “Magical Mermaid Holiday Extravaganza” by Karen Lee of DanceWorks. The event also features a fun photobooth; plenty of arts & crafts activities, costumed holiday characters, and delicious winter treats in the Holiday Café. “A Night of Holiday Magic has become one of our most beloved programs here at the Whaling Museum,” says Marjan Shirzad, NHA Director of Visitor Experience. “Welcoming visitors of all ages for this special evening community event gives the NHA staff a great deal of joy during the busy holiday season. The laughter and communal merriment that can be heard throughout our halls amidst the Festival of Trees captures the true spirit of the season. We can’t wait for this year’s program and hope to see lots of familiar and new faces in the museum!” A Night of Holiday Magic is free for all children and NHA members and only $5 for adults. This NHA holiday program is made possible with support from ReMain Nantucket, an island-based organization committed to supporting the evolution of a healthy, year round community on Nantucket that flourishes in its iconic downtown.
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STARTS AT 5PM: December 4 and 5 (Friday & Saturday) STARTS AT 7PM: November 27 and 28 (Friday & Saturday), December 3, 4, 5 (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday)
Hidden Nantucket A 2-2 1/2 mile, 45-55 min. non-stop exercise walk, with historical commentary, down beautiful streets and lanes few visitors ever find. HISTORIC MANSIONS OF MAIN STREET & 1746 WINDMILL: November 28 and 29 (Saturday & Sunday), December 3 (Thursday), December 5 (Saturday) FABULOUS MANSIONS OF NANTUCKET: December 4 (Friday), December 6 (Sunday) STARTS AT 8:30AM. Please arrive 10 minutes early. $15 person
Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket A 2/3 mile, 90 min. downtown historic walk led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. STARTS AT 10:30AM: November 28 (Saturday), December 4 (Friday), December 6 (Sunday). STARTS AT 10AM: December 5 (Saturday).
Notorious Nantucket Conmen, loose women, hippie hysteria, gigolos, bordellos, & opium dens are featured in this 2/3 mi, 80min. stroll focusing on the island’s colorful past. STARTS AT 2PM: December 4 (Friday) and December 6 (Sunday). Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min. downtown stroll. STARTS AT 2PM: November 28 (Saturday) and December 5 (Saturday). Please arrive 10 minutes early.
All tours meet at the corner of FEDERAL and INDIA Sts., outside the Atheneum fence. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Prices for all tours (except Hidden Nantucket) $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+) and teens, $5 for kids 7-12, children under 7 are FREE. Cash only. 20% off for groups of 6 or more, 33% off for 10 or more.
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Vol. 45 No. 22 • Our 45th Season!
Nov. 19 - New Year’s
Today’s Nantucket
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 12 to 1 PM - Free Food for Thought Lecture Audrey Sterk talks about her work and development process. The Whaling Museum, Gosnell Hall, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894. 1:30 PM - Legal Clinic for Seniors If you need nursing home care, you can always qualify for MassHealth. Elder Law attorney Arthur Bergeron will explain how you could qualify, and help you decide if that’s the right choice. Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. Register at 508-228-4490 or at the front desk 2:30 to 4 PM - Kids on Ice: Age 4 - Grade 5 Free after school skating for children from age 4 to 5th grade at Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane. 508-228-2516 4:30 PM - Whiskey Business featuring Tom Booze Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 6:30 PM - Live Entertainment + Small Plates Guitarist Sean Lee & Friends and half-priced small plates & cocktails. The porch of The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 5 to 7 PM - “Turkey Treats” at Epernay Wondering what wine to pair with turkey and want something unique? The Sommelier Team at Epernay Wine & Spirits has found just the right wines for your festive occasion. Epernay. 1 N Beach St. 508.228.2755 5 to 9 PM - BBQ Thursday at The Brotherhood Live music by Jeff Ross and BBQ specials: half rack of ribs for $16; half BBQ chicken for $15; Combo for $22. 23 Broad Street. 6 PM - Movie: Burnt Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 South Water St. 6 to 9 PM - Thursday Burgers & Beers Night at Atlas The Triple B Burger: bison, beef, and bacon with roasted potatoes & bohemia pilsner $16 at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street.
508-825-5495. Baby Eggplant Parm for vegetarians. 6:30 PM - NFF Now: RAMS Funny & suspenseful, intense & satirical, RAMS is Iceland’s submission for the Academy Awards. Showing in The Dreamland Main Theatre, 17 S. Water Street. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey Pick up hockey for adults. Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane. 9 to 10:30 AM - Plant and Nature Walk Plant and Nature Walk with Dr. Sarah Bois. Meet at Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Road. 508-325-0873 10:15 to 11 AM - Nanpuppets with Lizza Space is limited. Tickets available at the Weezie Desk when library opens. Held at The Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 12 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane. 1 to 2 PM - “Sherlock Holmes in Washington” Showing at Saltmarsh Center, 81 Washington Street. Call 508-228-4490 or sign up at front desk! 2 to 7 PM - Dumpling Cart at Cisco Brewers Hand rolled veggie & pork dumplings at Cisco, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 3 PM - Basic Skating Skills Class: Levels 1-5 at Nantucket Ice Develop & master basic skills, focus on gliding & stopping through crossovers & backward skating. Register: 508-228-2516. Backus Lane. continued on page 19
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Vol. 45 No. 22 • Our 45th Season!
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Season of the Stick by Robert P. Barsanti The wind builds. I stand at the door, over a mug of Pumpkin Spice coffee and the birches are clattering together, the clouds tumble overhead, and an uncomfortable and expensive whistle rises from the sliding doors on the porch. My Boon Companion stands on alert at the glass, ears twitching and tail wagging. Somewhere out there, hidden from my view, a doe was looking in at the windows and, within his eyes, the dog was looking back in a timeless stare. His nose steamed the interfering glass. He whined and glanced at me, then back into the high grass. Ten thousand years of hunting held off by a quarter inch of glass. The deer, saved by the grace of the twenty-first century, bounded away to spread his ticks and genes through another decade or so. The season of the stick has settled upon us. The lies and leaves have fallen and left us in black and gray sticks. Winter has no shade to cover us, no leaves to buffer the wind, no sun to warm us. Time has settled to a geologic pace; it clicks by in raw gusts and rolling waves. On-island, the snow interrupts the clicking of time, if it comes at all. Instead, winter blows by in the great metronome of swaying sticks. My Boon Companion pulls me out of the modern and into the past; we drive to Cisco and park by Reedy Pond and the Smooth Hummocks. The grass and bracken has burned to black. Free from his leash, he hears the call of the ages and bolts down the road and over the dune. I shamble along behind. Minutes later, I find him standing triumphant with a dead gull in his mouth. His eyes shine, his tail wags and he comes trotting to me with nothing but carnivorous pride. Perhaps there may come a time when I will need my Boon Companion to find me something chewy for our survival, as we once relied on his ancient forebears. But for this moment while the twenty-first century prevents me from plucking the carcass, I still have salami. I pull out two slices and roll them in a tube. Confused, he looks to me and drops his prize. I toss the salami into the air and he bounds ten yards down the beach after it. Using trash from the dunes, I pick up the remains of Jonathan Livingston and toss
it into a retreating wave for a quiet funeral. His ancient enemy has become distracted by a blowing water bottle and has taken chase. The wind blows the waves in. It picks up an eddy of sand and flings it at my back and hair, second after second, minute after minute. Months ago, the shore was a beach, lined with towels, chairs, and surfboards. It may as well have had shipwrecks and the walking Shore Guard. But that time has passed and all that remains is sand, wind, and water. And sky. Light spreads out over the ocean. Clouds form over the water and then blow over in the northerly wind. The light paints one side gold, the other purple, and it passes into shadow and out to the horizon. At four o’clock in the afternoon, Nature’s last green is gold. The setting sun casts glowing shadows and purple glows as time continues to click by. At the last moment, the sky explodes in inhuman color and the wind picks up. A broken fingernail of a moon hangs over an eternal sea, glowing brighter and brighter as the sun sinks lower and lower. Then, the gold drains from the sky, the clouds dissipate over a cooling sea, and stars begin to fall like snow. Out here, the stars coalesce into constellations. Orion throws one leg over the eastern horizon, then hitches himself higher in the sky. In the moonless dark of an early winter evening, even the bright stars of Orion fade into the crowd of other unnamed stars. The ocean still rolls, the wind blows, the stars move across the sky and we are still here, for a moment, to witness eternity. We walk with the infinite. Nothing lasts out here, not laws, nor houses, nor names. For the rest of the civilized world, lit up by Instagram and Twitter, the world passes through mirror upon mirror, audience after audience, in a flurry of polite claps and some kind people standing for an ovation. At the edge of the continent, one step from the watery dark, the electric audience disappears into static. In the season of sticks, there is only a relentless beat, a tempo, a pulse of time clicking away. continued on page 15
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A Portal for Island Giving by Carl Oscar Olson Everyone recognizes the holiday season as a time of giving. Families and friends come together to exchange gifts, good food, and fond memories. All too often, though, it seems that the act of giving comes with an expectation of reciprocation. Fortunately for the residents of Nantucket this is not always the case. Enter the Community Foundation for Nantucket. The organization was conceived in 2005 and became an official non-profit in the eyes of the IRS in early 2006. Of course non-profits were nothing new to Nantucket, however it was clear that they needed some guidance and a helping hand. As in any community, there are specific humanitarian needs that must be met and, in spite of the best efforts of those who care, some of these needs were being underserved. Margaretta Andrews, a member of the CFN staff since 2008, puts it simply: “The Community Foundation exists to promote philanthropy of all kinds, to all worthy causes, and is becoming a resource for the entire island.” On the Community Foundation of Nantucket’s website — cfnan.org — are four easy ways to give this holiday season. Donors can give a gift to support the operations of CFN. Donors can give to the Nantucket FundTM to assist island organizations deemed most in need. Donors can give to one of 36 named funds. Or donors can give the gift of giving this holiday season with a CFN Giving Card. These must be redeemed through the CFN website but can benefit any 501(c)(3). “It’s a way to get people to think in terms of giving instead of getting,” commented CFN Program Director Jean Miller. With so many charitable organizations on-island accepting donations, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with having to choose. The Nantucket FundTM makes it easy for donors to be sure their donations are going to organizations who serve the people they want to help, and that the money goes as far as it possibly can. It also helps to simplify the act of giving for donors who would like to give
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America’s Puppet Master On Nantucket by Amy Jenness On November 24, 1927, Anthony Frederick Sarg, self-described as “America’s Puppet Master, ” debuted his giant, inflatable float of Felix The Cat during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and began a holiday tradition that continues today. A German-American, born in Guatamala to a German father and English mother, Tony Sarg, as he was known professionally, was a puppeteer, designer, children’s book illustrator, and retailer. And, beginning in 1935, his animated Christmas window displays at Macy’s Herald Square store charmed thousands with their inventive whimsy. Tony Sarg was born in 1882 and grew up surrounded by creative relatives. While he was still young, the family left Central America and returned to Germany. Sarg studied at a military academy and was offered a commission, but rejected that service and left for the United Kingdom where he began to illustrate for magazines and books. There he married Bertha Eleanor McGowan, an American he had met in Germany. With the advance of World War I, Sarg and his family moved to America and settled in New York City in 1915. He became a US citizen in 1921. Sarg had fallen in love with puppetry as a child and brought his passion for marionettes to America. Along with illustrating, he also staged puppet theatres all over the country which made marionette dramas popular with children. In 1921 Sarg was one of the first to animate a film called The First Circus. That same year he opened the Tony Sarg Shop on Nantucket, first on Centre Street and later at the head of Steamboat Wharf. He owned a home on North Liberty Street and was a visible and sociable participant in Nantucket summers for the rest of his life. The first Macy’s Parade was held on Christmas in 1924 as a publicity stunt to promote the store, and more than 250,000 people attended. Three years later,
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2015 NBI Spawns Research & Surprises by Dr. Sarah D. Oktay Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station (see yesterdaysisland.com for expanded article, website links, & notations)
In November, Biodiversity Initiative associated scientists gathered on Nantucket to tell the public about their research over the past few years. Every other year, the island hosts a Nantucket Biodiversity Week in either the spring or the fall during which scientists fan out across the island with local experts, citizen scientists and naturalists to count, record, photograph, measure, or observe a variety of life. The UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station has housed many of these scientists and provided everything from lab space to waders to equipment and boats. Nantucket’s physical isolation from the mainland creates a relatively closed system for non-migratory species that allows us to investigate a wide range of habitat-based questions. Nantucket Island juts out a bit along the Atlantic seashore flyway and functions as a way station for many migratory species from birds to bats to butterflies. Through exploration of the variability in biodiversity between the Cape and the Islands and the mainland, we can start to understand how island biogeography, climate change, and the sequestering of gene pools make our island, in effect, a living experiment. For the past eleven years, island conservation groups and scientists have banded together to conduct their own research and fund outside research groups investigating our plants, lichens, mushrooms, birds, snakes, ants, spiders, beetles, and everything in between. Some of this research builds upon decades of biological observations and research. We are also interested in recording any detectable biodiversity shifts following hundreds of years of land alterations. The isolation and geologic history of Nantucket, Tuckernuck, and Muskeget Islands have created a cornucopia of distinctive flora and fauna that occupy niches near continued on page 24
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Captains at Sea
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An old saying that applies to many professions can be lightly tied to those who are captains of ferry boats sailing between Hyannis and Nantucket. “There’s an old-timer who once said, ‘The job is hours and hours of boredom intermingled with moments of sheer terror,’ ” said Rob Sicard, a boat captain for the Steamship Authority since 1986. While “hours and hours of boredom” don’t particularly ring true for Captain Sicard or for Hy-Line Captain Bob Levine, they did explain that the potential for “sheer terror” can fall into several categories. Sicard said that equipment failure could cause moments of great angst, while both he and Levine agree that colliding with another vessel would be the ultimate in “sheer terror.” The collision factor is in the minds of all ship captains and their crews. It goes with the awesome responsibility of transporting as many as 800 or more passengers across almost 30 miles of sea. “There are always near misses,” Sicard, 62, said. “We had several over the summer involving crazy boaters. It’s not usually commercial boats... You have to think ahead, and if you see something shaping up, then you start doing what you’ve been trained to do. First, you try to communicate with them by radio. Then, if there’s no response on that, you have to give them an obvious idea of what your intentions are, maybe come dramatically away from them, make a large course change.” Therein lay the problem when, in July 1956, the Italian luxury passenger liner Andrea Doria collided with the Swedish cruise ship Stockholm in fogbogged waters 45 miles south of Nantucket Island. “The problem with the Stockholm and the Andrea Doria was that they were making small course changes and that resulted in their colliding,” explained Sicard, “they didn’t know exactly what the other was going to do. So you want to make your decision as soon as you possibly can and as obvious as you can. If you have to, stop the boat and back away from them, so if you’re under investigation for a collision, continued on page 16
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Vol. 45 No. 22 • Our 45th Season!
Nov. 19 - New Year’s
Celebrating Art The holiday season is festive on Washington Street during November and December, as the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) opens their annual holiday show with two celebrations. Their annual Holiday Small Works exhibition opens Friday, November 27, with an evening reception from 5:30-7:30 pm, and just one week later, on Friday, December 4, the Cool Yule Party & Reception from 5:30-7:30 pm will bring more holiday cheer to the gallery. Both receptions are free to the public. The Holiday Smal Works Exhibition showcases oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, photographs, jewelry, and wooden sculpture in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street, all sized to make it easy to give the gift of art. “This show has become a long-standing tradition of the AAN and will be a particularly exciting and marvelous way to kick-off the holiday season during our seventieth year,” said AAN executive director Cecil Barron Jensen. “With over two-hundred artist members in our organization, there is truly something for everyone on your holiday lists.” “All of the artwork has a size restriction of 11 x 14 or smaller, so for those with limited wall space, this is the ideal exhibition to find that perfect gift,” said AAN gallery sales manager Peter J. Greenhalgh. The exhibition will be on display Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 5pm through December 24, plus from 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday, November 29 and Sunday, December 6. At 10 am, before the gallery opens on Saturday, November 28, The Solo Show Spotlight Artist, Michele LeMaitre, will chat with guests and answer questions about her work and her process. To learn more about the AAN and their winter classes and workshops, visit the website at www.nantucketarts.org.
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A Quick Guide to Knowing Your Holiday Bubbles by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits Bubbles, bubbles everywhere and there is plenty for you to drink! According to the calendar, it’s time to ramp up for some of the best holidays celebrated here on Nantucket. And what reads ‘celebration’ more than having a bottle of bubbly on hand for that impromptu gathering or last minute holiday gift? While Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve (or if your birthday happens to be at some point in the last 6 weeks of the year) may require you to splurge on a special bottle of Champagne, there are plenty of other value options of sparkling wine available for your every day festivities that won’t have you reaching so far in your pockets that you have to touch your toes. Although this could be a good form of exercise during the holiday season, it is a regretful one and leads to a different type of New Year’s Resolution! Here’s a rundown of a handful of options to help you sparkle through the New Year: Prosecco (pro-SECK-oh) is a dry sparkling wine made in the Veneto region of Northeast Italy. It is typically non-vintage meaning that the grapes used to make it are a blend of recent vintages and not from one specific year. Prosecco is similar to Champagne in that it comes from a highly regulated and governed zone in which only grapes grown in that specific area can be used to make Prosecco. The similarities and likeness of the two sparkling wines stop there, however. Prosecco is almost always made in the Charmat method, also known as the ‘tank’ method, in which the secondary fermentation that creates the continued on page 26
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Cut off the stem of an artichoke level with the base. Bend the outer leaves back until they snap off close to the base. Begin at the bottom and work in a circular fashion around the globe of the artichoke. Remove several layers of leaves until the pale, inner leaves are reached. Cut off the top 2 inches of the artichoke and discard. Trim the artichoke bottom with a sharp paring knife to remove the fibrous outer skin. Rub the entire surface of the artichoke with lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Drop the bottom into a bowl of cold water acidulated with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice while you prepare the remaining artichokes. To cook, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Drop the artichokes into the boiling water and cook for 20 – 30 minutes or until the bottoms are tender. Drain upside down on a rack until cool enough to handle. Using a small spoon carefully scoop out the “choke” and discard. Cover the bottoms to keep them warm and set aside. The Scallops: Remove the hard while muscle on the side of each scallop and discard. Meanwhile, bring the white wine to a simmer in a skillet and poach the scallops for 2 minutes. Transfer the scallops to a bowl and reduce the wine in the skillet to ¼ cup. The Mushrooms: In a separate skillet, melt the butter and when it is bubbling, add the mushroom slices. Saute over medium heat until the mushrooms have rendered their juices an are tender. Season with salt and white pepper. The Sauce: Bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a medium saucepan and cook it until continued on page 31
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and now produced on Thanksgiving, Sarg added his giant Felix The Cat balloon to the parade’s line up. His first Felix was inflated with oxygen and needed a team of handlers to keep it propped up. The following year Sarg returned with a helium-filled Felix The Cat, as well as a 20-foot-long elephant, a 60-foot-long tiger, and an enormous hummingbird. But when the parade ended, no one had thought about how to bring the giant animals down to earth. So, they were released and allowed to float away. Each balloon had a label on it and Macy’s declared that anyone who discovered and returned a balloon could claim a reward. This proved to be a popular move and each Macy’s parade ended with a releasing of the balloons until 1932, when a plane nearly crashed overhead when a drifting balloon wrapped around its wing. Sarg’s designs were fabricated out of rubberized silk and were produced by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio. His largest, in 1934, was a 125-foot rubber dragon which required 50 handlers to operate. In 1937 Sarg created a “Nantucket Sea Monster” for the parade and, with the blessing of Macy’s, decided to stage a hoax “sea monster sighting” on Nantucket in August of that year. Although Sarg was the mastermind, the hoax was executed by a committee of Nantucketers and by a media willing to play along. First came Inquirer & Mirror articles that Bill Manville and Ed Crocker reported seeing a strange creature while out on the water. Then Crocker and his buddy Gilbert Manter reported seeing giant footprints on the
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beach in Madaket and the I&M printed photographs. Mainland newspaper and newsreel photographers came to the island and reported on the phenomenon as well. Within a week the giant, inflated sea monster turned up on the beach on Coatue, and the crowd of curious people who went to see it learned of Sarg’s giant publicity stunt. And soon the rest of the world did, too.
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to a variety of charities. This is even more ideal when tax time arrives. Instead of generating a laundry list of documents and receipts, donors only need one letter to certify their donations. The Board of Trustees behind the Community Foundation makes grants from The Nantucket FundTM at their informed discretion to deserving nonprofits on the island. “Our grants process has become more streamlined and sophisticated every year, and our Grants Committee visits each nonprofit applicant to discuss their grant proposals,” says Andrews. The community and its leaders indentify these groups at an annual round-table meeting. She continues, “Our awards are aligned strategically with what we learn from the community are the most pressing needs, and this year we will award at least $125,000.” At this year’s meeting, members of the community in attendance agreed that some of the most deserving causes were housing, mental health and substance abuse, public transportation, as well as childcare and diversity initiatives. Housing and land are obviously finite resources in the world today, but even more so on Nantucket. That being said, there was no disagreement in the room that this was the most pressing issue needing to be addressed. It’s a problem that affects the entire population of the island, from buyers to renters, seasonal visitors to permanent residents. There is work being done to help curb this problem, but demand outpaces supply by a long shot, especially for those with their eyes on rental properties. This is an issue that impacts the workforce, all aspects of the community, and beyond. There was no agreement on specific solutions at this year’s meeting, but getting the conversation started was certainly an accomplishment. Residents and visitors alike might look to Nantucket as a kind of escape from the “real world.” We all need some kind of retreat, solitude, and change of scenery. This, of course, can be a double-edged sword. Substance abuse is a growing problem in the country today, but especially in Massachusetts and even on the island. According to WBUR, an NPR affiliate, dealers can make double and sometimes triple the money with sales of the illicit substance on the island. This allure makes Nantucket a very tempting target for opioid dealers. The Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention, or A.S.A.P., is a non-profit on-island dedicated to providing leadership, education, and support to the Nan-
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tucket community regarding the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and addiction. Individuals in need of service represent an entire cross-section of the community: residents and visitors. Truly everyone is affected by this epidemic. From a historical perspective, residents of Nantucket have always leaned hard on philanthropy. Being a very tight-knit community, giving to those in need has never taken a back seat. A few of the original founders of the CFN are still very much involved, and they would likely agree that island needs have changed significantly in the decade since its inception. Substance abuse, for example, was not recognized then as the serious issue it is now. Also the population has increased and diversified dramatically in the past ten years making the housing problem far more prevalent. When giving to charitable organizations, there is always the lingering concern that your gift might not be put to use in an efficient manner. Donors need to be assured that their valuable gifts are not being frivolously used. All too often non-profits operating dangerously close to their margins. This can lead to services being negatively impacted, and weary staff members run the risk of burning out. In a recent article by Hez G. Norton, Three Essential Shifts for the Nonprofit Sector, this very problem is addressed: “…in order for organizations to be healthy and sustainable in the long-term, leaders and funders alike need to face up to the realities of what it takes to lead and manage organizations—financial capital, leadership development, learning and innovation, and a well-compensated staff. Nonprofit overhead has long been the elephant in the room. The expectations placed on nonprofits and their leaders remain high, yet the core needs of nonprofits are often discounted with the outdated rationale and culture of thinking that low overhead equals efficient and effective management. It is time for funders, nonprofits, and communities to support these high expectations by investing resources and, equally important, developing a culture that affirms the support of infrastructure and investments in leadership so that organizations can effectively fulfill their missions.” The Community Foundation does just that. Perhaps the most important topic brought up at this year’s CFN round table meeting was the need for more informed voices from the community and beyond. All in attendance were asked by the Community Foundation to provide names and contacts of community members who could help shed light on more relevant issues in need of attention. Every member of the community benefits in some way from each and every charitable organization connected to the CFN. This is true more now than ever.
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in trouble. Some days nothing is happening, but most days something happens, like crazy people cutting in front of you in fog. They’re not paying attention, forgetting where they are, and they might be running aground. Other boats get in trouble and we stop and help them out.” Sicard, too, said boredom is seldom an issue. “Sometimes,” he said, “it looks like nothing is going on, but actually there’s always something you need to stay on top of. People say, ‘You’re going back and forth to the same island. Isn’t it boring?’ No, it’s never boring.” Another responsibility of the captains is deciding whether to cancel a trip. Snow, rain, and fog aren’t necessarily causes of cancellations—radar is a wonderful thing—but winds in excess of 35 miles an hour can keep a ferry from venturing forth. The regular ferries take a little more than two hours to reach Nantucket from Hyannis, and the fast ferries cross in an hour. It makes no sense to rock the boat amid wind-whipped high seas. “It’s a fine line whether you run or tie up,” Sicard said. “No one likes to tie up. It’s just not fun. You get backed up with freight, and people want to get on or off the island. There comes a point where you’re going to beat the boat up, and the passengers, too. Maybe you’ll scare them, and if they’re frightened, that’s not a good thing, either.” “You have to make sure the boats are not rockin’ and rollin’ and the passengers are not falling all over the place,” Levine said. “(The captains) have a good handle on it,” Sicard said. “It never comes to a situation where management says you’ve got to run. They’re pretty understanding. With the senior captains’ experience, management has learned to trust and respect our decision on whether to run or tie up. They know you want to run.” Levine first captained fishing and sightseeing boats in 1969, at age 19, and graduated to ferry captaincy for Hy-Line Cruises six years later. Sicard entered the captain’s wheelhouse for the Steamship Authority in 1986, when he was 33. One big thing that has changed since then is the increase in security. The events continued on page 22
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 9 AM - Parent / Guardian & Tot Skating for Ages 2-5 Fun and Games on Ice. A positive first skating experience with the child’s favorite companion. Registration: 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice. 10 AM - Popsicles Skating Class for Ages 4+ Skating class recommended for beginners or those with little experience. Registration: 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, Backus Lane 10 AM - Skating Skills on Hockey Skates Work on stopping, crossovers, power, edges, turning and more. To register call 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, Backus Lane 10 AM to 3 PM - Lighship Basket Museum Annual Yard Sale Who said you can’t find a bargain on Nantucket? Furnishings for every room in the house, table top accessories, kitchen tools & utensils, lamps, art, antiques, furniture, garden ornaments and clothing from Nantucket stores for the entire family. Early bird shopping begins at 9 am for $10. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 12:30 PM - Met Live: Lulu (Berg) Acclaimed artist and director William Kentridge (The Nose) applies his unique theatrical vision to Berg’s notorious femme fatale who shatters lives, including her own. The Dreamland Main Theatre, 17 South Water Street. Tickets $20, $18 for students, seniors and children. 12:30 to 1:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane. 2 PM - NCMC Ensembles Around Town Student’s Recital held at St. Paul’s Church at 20 Fair Street. 2 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. continued on page 20
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2 to 3:30 PM - Maker Space for Teens - 3D Print Club Atheneum , 1 India Street. Register at nantucketatheneum.org 2 to 4 PM - Falconry: on the Hunt An afternoon all about raptors. Begin at the Maria Mitchell Assn for an indoor presentation on Nantucket’s birds of prey, then head out to meet Licensed Master Falconer, Tom Mulholland in the field. For ages 8+. Fee is $35; transportation provided. Pre-register at 508-228-9198 or mariamitchell.org. 2 to 7 PM - Dumpling Cart at Cisco Brewers Enjoy hand rolled veggie & pork dumplings at Cisco, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 PM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey; full gear required. 508-228-2516. 10 Backus Lane. 4:30 PM - Buckle & Shake Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. 5:30 to 9:30 PM - Free Fitness Day with Dinner Entree Buy a dinner entrée at Breeze restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel & get a free day of fitness at The Nantucket Club fitness & spa, 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Brian DJ Brian at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 10 AM to 3 PM - Lightship Basket Museum Annual Yard Sale Who said you can’t find a bargain on Nantucket? Furnishings for every room in the house: table top accessories, kitchen tools, lamps, art, antiques, furniture, garden ornaments & clothing from island stores. Early bird shopping at 9 AM for $10. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10:30 AM to 2 PM - Brunch at Proprietors Breakfast treats & savory favorites. 9 India St. 508-228-7477. 11 AM to 2 PM - Free Fitness Day with Brunch Entree Buy a Brunch entrée at Breeze restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel & get a free day of fitness at The Nantucket Club fitness & spa facility, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 11 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Fall hours for the Nantucket Island Whaling Museum are 11 am to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. 13 Broad Street. 1 PM - Bolshoi Ballet: “Jewels” An opulent triptych inspired by Balanchine’s visit to the famous jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, celebrating the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York, & St. Petersburg, each bound to a precious stone. Showing at The Dreamland Theatre, 17 S. Water St. $20; Child/Senior $18. 2 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 2:30 to 3:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Call for additional skating sessions. Backus Lane. nantucketice.org 4 PM - NCMC Ensembles Around Town Women’s Chorus of Nantucket at St. Paul’s Church at 20 Fair Street. 4 to 5:30 PM - Annual Tree of Remembrance Service Come together to remember loved ones who have died. A brief interfaith service reception follows at Dune on Broad St. Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket. Jared Coffin House Garden, Centre St. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 2:30 to 4 PM - Kids on Ice - Grades 1 - 12 Free after school skating for children from grades 1 - 12 at Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane. 508-228-2516. 4:30 PM - Sarah Farley Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 10:15 to 11 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Ages 2-7 Singing & movement games aimed at teaching musical skills. Space limited. Tickets when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 3 to 4 PM - Free Library Lego Challenge for Ages 5-10 The library will supply the Lego bricks & a challenge to complete. Space is limited. Register for only one session per month. nantucketatheneum.org , held at The Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 3:45 to 4:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Call for additional skating sessions. 10 Backus Lane. nantucketice.org 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 6:30 PM - Half-Priced Small Plates at Breeze Restaurant Half-price on small plates served at Breeze Restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 5 to 7 PM - Festival of Wreaths Preview Party Celebrate the season at this party in the Nantucket Historical Association’s McCausland Gallery. The silent auction bidding continues through the weekend. Bidding closes at 2 pm on November 29. 5:30 to 9 PM - Tuesday Rib Night at Atlas Dry rubbed, smoked, wet sauced, & grilled: $1.50 per rib & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495. 7 PM - Women’s Open Stick at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey; full gear required. 508-228-2516. 10 Backus Ln.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 7:50 AM - Birding Field Trip with Linda Loring Nature Foundation Led by experienced ornithologist Vern Laux; destination depends on weather. Meet at 110 Eel Point Rd for 8 am departure. $10. 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Hockey at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey for adults. Full gear required. 10 Backus Lane. 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Carnivorous Critters & Crafts for Ages 3-6 Meet a live animal or one from our collections, hear a related story, and make a themed craft to take home. Parents are free-of-charge; fee per child is $10. Pre-register at www.mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 10 AM to 2 PM - Cold Turkey Plunge Registration Skip The Line! Early Bird Registration at the Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10AM to 5 PM - Free Festival of Wreaths Display Visit the wreath display and see more than 80 beautifully decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Mc Causland Gallery, 15 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 11 AM to 12:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Call for additional skating sessions. Backus Lane. nantucketice.org 11:30 AM to 9 PM - Whiskey Wednesday A classic whiskey cocktail is highlighted all day and evening at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 6:30 PM - Half-Priced Small Plates at Breeze Restaurant Delicious culinary offerings. at Breeze Restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. Our small plates are half-price & you can also enjoy your favorite cocktails around our cozy, new fire pits. 508-2284730 or fb@thenantuckethotel.com. 5:30 to 9 PM - Wednesday Wing Night at Atlas Hot Sauced, grilled with house made blue cheese: $1 a wing & $5 Dos continued on page 21
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XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Annual Cold Turkey Plunge Annual fund raiser for the Weezie Library For Children’s programs & services. Hundreds of people will take a dip in the harbor promptly at 10 am. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, most money raised and largest group participation. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 11 AM to 7 PM - Thanksgiving Buffet at Brant Point Grill Special holiday buffet for the family at Brant Point Grill in The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street. 508-325-1320. 1 to 3:30 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 1 to 6 PM - Thanksgiving Dinner at the SeaGrille Serving their regular menu and a special Thanksgiving prix fixe dinner for $40 at The SeaGrille, 46 Sparks Avenue, 508-325-5700. 2 to 6:30 PM - Thanksgiving Buffet at Breeze Thanksgiving buffet, complete with all the trimmings, in our Grand Ballroom of the Nantucket Hotel. Live music 2 to 7 pm& fun activities for kids. $62; $29 ages 5-12; under 5 free. 77 Easton Street. Reservations required: 508-228-4730. 4:30 PM - Whiskey Business featuring Tom Booze Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 10 to 11 AM - Book Signing with Wendy Rouillard The creator and author of the beloved Barnaby Bear Books at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Fun at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb & Doug Sosebee. 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. 10 AM to 5 PM - Free Festival of Wreaths Display Visit the wreath display and see more than 80 beautifully decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Mc Causland Gallery, 15 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open Thanksgiving Week Hours for the Nantucket Island Whaling Museum are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cookie Decorating at Easy Street Cantina Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 10 AM to 7 PM - Holiday Special at Easy Street Cantina Holiday Lobster Bisque Special: $5.95 cup & $7.95 bowl; Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallops & more, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 11 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Liza Gardner Walsh Meet the author of “Where Do Fairies Go When It Snows?” at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street 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, December 5. 11 AM to 4 PM - Holiday Sale Great prices on shoes and accessories at Vivi G Shoes, 25 Centre Street. 11 AM to 5 PM - Annual Holiday Sale 50% off through Stroll at Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre St. 12 to 1 PM - Book Signing with Sarah Leah Chase Meet the author of “New England Open House Cookbook” at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street 1 to 2 PM - “Sherlock Holmes faces Death” Showing at Saltmarsh Center, 81 Washington Street. Call 508-228-4490 or sign up at front desk! 1 to 2 PM - Book Signing with Leslie Linsley Meet the author of “Nantucket Cottages & Gardens” at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street
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1 to 6:30 PM - Sustainable Nantucket Artisans Marketplace Thanksgiving Show Local Nantucket artisans with handmade arts, crafts, candies & food gifts, Preservation Hall, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. www.SustainableNantucket.org 2 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 2 to 3 PM - Book Signing with Steve Sheppard Meet the author of Tourist Town: a Nantucket Idyll, a new mystery novel at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 2 to 7 PM - Dumpling Cart at Cisco Brewers Enjoy hand rolled veggie & pork dumplings at Cisco, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 PM - Chicken Take Home Dinner Special Specially priced rotisserie chicken dinner, hot and ready to take home with 2 sides. While it lasts. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 4 to 8 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 250 nativity scenes displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $10 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 6:30 PM - Live Entertainment + Small Plates Guitarist Sean Lee & Friends and half-priced small plates & cocktails. The porch of The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 5 to 9 PM - Fried Chicken Friday at The Brotherhood Half a fried chicken with buttermilk biscuit, mashed potatoes, pan gravy, vegetable for $15. The Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street. 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Gallery Opening Reception A festive reception at Artists Association Gallery, 19 Washington Street, to open the annual Holiday Small Works Exhibition. The show will continue through December 24. 6 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20—$15 for 65+ & Teens—$5 ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence. Arrive 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 10 to 11 AM - Free Spotlight Series Artist Talk Hear Artist Michelle LeMaitre discuss her work in photography during an informal talk in the Artists Assoc Gallery, 19 Washington St. 10 to 11 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. Cost $55, preregistration is required: liz@bartlettsfarm.com 10 AM to 4 PM - Sustainable Nantucket Artisans Marketplace 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 4 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 250 nativity scenes displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $10 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Festival of Wreaths See more than 80 beautifully decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Mc Causland Gallery, 15 Broad St. Free admission. continued on page 28
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of Sept. 11, 2001, made that a reality. “There’s a security sweep at the docks, we check for items left behind, and we have bomb drills periodically,” Sicard said. The Coast Guard comes in quarterly and examines the crews. Fire, rescue boat and security drills are conducted. Freight is inspected, with bomb sniffing dogs on duty. “There are no guarantees,’ Sicard said, “but there are many measures taken and enough policy in place to keep the traveling public safe. I think they’ve got a good system.” Becoming a ship’s captain requires a good system, and both Levine and Sicard had what it takes to rise through the ranks and reach the skipper’s wheel. “One way is you can go to Mass. Maritime and work your way up,” Captain Levine said. “Most people do it that way. Or you can start on small boats and work your way up to bigger boats, get on the job training, and take the tests for your license. I did hard knocks. I started working at the age of 13 on all kinds of fishing boats in Hyannis, then running the fishing and sightseeing boats before captaining the ferries in 1975.” Levine said he was “taught by some old salts who were very, very good.” Levine majored in economics and finance before graduating from the University of New Hampshire (’72). That was followed by study of business and law in a certificate program at Harvard, and more schooling was completed at the University of Rhode Island. Levine taught math “and some science” for 31 years at Barnstable High and three at the vocational school. At the end of teaching day during September through June, Levine would go to work at privately-owned Hy-Line and toil into the evening hours. Summers have been all Hy-Line. He retired as a teacher in 2008. Captain Sicard’s life at sea began when, as a kid growing up in Fairhaven, he had “a little 16-foot wooden sailboat that was salvaged from a hurricane and I restored that with my brother. I also had a little aluminum boat with a 5-horse outboard, so boating was a big thing even then.” continued on page 23
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Sicard studied at Grahm Junior College before earning a degree in television and film production at Boston University. He applied that major briefly, working at TV station WRAL in Raleigh, N.C, before moving back to Cape Cod for a change in lifestyle. That led Sicard to his roots, a style of life on the water. He took various jobs, including one he hated: refueling ships at night one winter—one he liked: traveling the globe for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution—and one he loves: being at the wheel of a 200-foot ferry of the state-funded Steamship Authority. When he came to the Authority, Sicard studied for his pilotage and mate’s license. “I studied a lot on my own and at Mass. Maritime and Maine Maritime,” Sicard, father of a grown son and daughter, said. “You need to have certain requirements. You can study on your own and take the Coast Guard exam and get your licensing. That’s how I got it. I started working as a pilot in 1983 and got the captain’s license after that, waited my turn and in 1986 that came around. The rest is history.” Levine and Sicard undergo continuing education at Mass. or Maine Maritime, radar certification every five years, class time in STCW (standards of training, certification and watchkeeping), and firefighting every five years. While they spend their working hours at sea, both Sicard and Levine are often on the water during their off-time, too. It’s not unusual for Levine, who lives in Centerville, to spend five hours fishing with his grandkids when not operating a ferry. Sicard, a Barnstable resident, owns several boats which keep him busy – “I like being on the water; that’s why we work here” – but he also keeps five motorcycles to indulge in another of his passions. Asked what he considers the best part of his Hy-Line job, Levine said, “Being on the water, having fun, meeting a lot of different people. It’s a great job for what I did for most of my life, which was teaching and doing this.” Responding to the same question, Sicard said, “That it’s not 9 to 5, Monday through Friday. A nice thing is having time off during the week. And I’m not in an office.” The ocean constitutes an oversized office for Levine and Sicard, an office shared by two sea-going competitors who nonetheless are marked by cooperation. “There’s a lot of cooperation (between the passenger lines) on the water. There has to be,” Levine said. “We’re talking all the time. If we’re close by, heading in the same direction, I’ll slow down and let them go or they’ll slow down and let me go.” Cooperation and love of job are part of the captains’ profiles. And when they stand at the controls in their respective wheelhouses, high above the passenger decks, they’re at the top of their world – one that is hardly ever boring.
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the geographical and climatological northern and southern limits of their ranges. Many of these species are rare regionally and even globally. In fact, there are more Massachusetts state-listed endangered species on Nantucket than in any other county in the state. The purpose of the NBI is to achieve much more than each of the members organization could do on their own. By combining resources and expertise, we can entice a variety of scientists and naturalists to come out here and find out what exists on the island before it disappears. For field station directors around the country and land management trusts and conservation groups, biodiversity surveys are crucial in evaluating how to manage conservation land in order to protect essential habitat. Our sandplain grasslands, one of the most endangered habitats in the world, are an example of a very important and rare habitat that is vital to protect. This year’s conference had a few shockers. Danielle O’Dell, a Research Technician/Field Supervisor with the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and Maria Mitchell Association’s Director of Natural Science Program Andrew McKennaFoster set up baited camera traps with their interns to see which animals feed on carrion left around the island. They used mice primarily as bait and instead of capturing on film a horde of cats, crows, or vultures they instead documented blue jays, catbirds, towhees, deer (?) and rats as the dominant visitors. Nantucket does not have larger carrion eaters like big cats or other mammals and the fate of burying beetles may depend on what type of competition they have for their food source. They did this work under a canopy of brush and in the open and on average the bait was removed completely in 3-4 days. Their experiments were primarily looking at the vertebrate grave robbers, not the insect kind. If you think that sounds fun, Allison Black (Central Connecticut State University) and Dick Veit (CSI/CUNY, Staten Island, NY) banded 300 Great Black Backed (GBBG) and Herring Gull (HERG) chicks and got to sort through their regurgitated lunches to determine their diets. These species will throw up if approached by something that may be a predator like a human in the hopes that the predator continued on page 25
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will go for the free pre-moistened meal instead of a fluffy chick (for a human both sound pretty gross). For years, people thought the GBBG ate herring chicks but not a single semi-digested chick was seen in the samples. Instead, lots of the extremely abundant squid and sand lance and even blueberries were found as expelled offerings. What food is available depends of what type of fish may be driven to the surface by nets, large fish, or seals as both species of gulls are not diving champs like other aquatic birds. Both species of gulls have declined significantly over the past few decades. Throughout the day, revelations and explanations started to fill in the holes of knowledge. We have Northern Long eared bats here along with many other migratory bat species (more than ever recorded). UMass Boston graduate student Marc Hensel, who has been doing research at the field station all summer, has been learning a lot about our crab species and how the cordgrass is affected by changes in the invertebrate and fish populations. Our marshes are extremely diverse when compared to other marshes nearby and the number and variety of bird species shows that for egrets and herons, Folger’s marsh is a banquet. Graduate students from UMass Boston in Dr. Rob Stevenson’s lab investigated ants and used genetic sequencing to see if Muskeget’s voles are a truly different species. Although Microtus breweri (Muskeget beach vole) looks different, it seems that genetically they are not distinct from Microtus pennsylvanicus and is likely a subspecies. The day was filled with great talks that detailed all the hard work scientists are doing at our various organization. I highly recommend checking out the NBI web site and reading the abstracts. We will be putting all the data and presentations online at nantucketbiodiversityinitiative.org. This article will be my last for Yesterday’s Island. My husband, Len Germinara, and I are moving off-island this winter because I am joining the Executive team at the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab in Gothic, Colorado (www.rmbl.org). We are excited about our new adventure although sad to leave this magical place. I hope the spirit of island science and conservation continues to thrive on Nantucket. This is a great place to do science and learn about the natural world. Thanks for reading my columns, and keep an eye out for a collection of these essays in a new book that should be ready by Daffodil Weekend. I want to thank Suzanne Daub for encouraging me to write these articles and my husband Len for putting up with me early morning writing sessions.
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bubbles is done in a large tank versus in individual bottles as in Champagne. The steel tanks, called autoclaves, are specially designed to withhold the pressure created in the bubble making and capture the fresh, fruitiness of the Glera grape used to make Prosecco, unlike the yeasty, rich style of Champagne. These wines range in style from Brut (the driest) to Extra Dry (which really means off-dry, so it is actually a confusingly slightly sweeter version) to Dry (the sweetest). If you are interested in a top level Prosecco, look for a Prosecco Superiore DOCG from the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene or Asolo. Much to your dismay, you will not find a Pink Prosecco as they are not allowed in the region. If you find something pink and bubbly from Italy, it is typically labeled only as ‘spumante’ and not regulated in regards to production method, grapes used or the area in which the grapes are grown. Recommended Wines: Lamberti Prosecco DOC NV, and Syltbar Premium Sparkling Rosé NV– made from 100% Merlot in the Veneto region and made like Prosecco Cava (KAH-vah) is a Spanish sparkling wine made in the same method as Champagne where the secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles is in the bottle. Here again also, the grapes must come from a demarcated area. But what makes Cava unique is that it is the only region that has several parcels spread throughout the country and not just one very specific zone. Most Cava is grown and produced in the Penedès region (south of Barcelona) and along the Ebro River valley (in Rioja). Cava can be made non-vintage or vintage and in the same array of styles as other sparkling wines (brut nature, brut, extra dry, dry). While Cava is made in the same method as Champagne, it a more economical option than the former as the entire production process is mechanized. The grapes that can be used to produce Cava include the indigenous Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo, along with Chardonnay and sometimes Pinot Noir, Garnacha or Monastrell. Because a few of the allowable grapes are red, you are able to find Rosé Cava. Recommended Wines: Clos Amador Brut Cava NV and Dibon Rosé Cava NV
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Crémant – Not to be confused with the Grand Cru village of CRAMANT in the Champagne region, this term refers to a sparkling wine made in the same method as Champagne, but from another region in France. There are numerous styles of Crémant including the traditional Blanc, Blanc de Blancs (made only from white grapes), Blanc de Noirs (a white wine made only from red grapes) or Rosé. Crémant de Bourgogne is typically white, although some rosé is made, and comes from the Burgundy region. It can be made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with a small amount of Gamay Noir permissible by law along with Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, or Aligoté to fill out the remaining part of the blend. Crémant d’Alsace hails from the Alsace region of France on the northeast border near Germany. This is usually made from a blend of white grapes, including Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Auxerrois and Chardonnay. Because there is Pinot Noir grown in the region, you may find a Crémant d’Alsace rosé, but they are extremely rare. Crémant de Loire found in the Loire Valley happens to be the largest producer of sparkling wine in France outside of the Champagne region. While numerous other grape varieties are permitted, sparkling wines from here are typically produced from a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Other regions of note that produce crémants include Bordeaux, Limoux (from the Languedoc), Jura, Savoie and even Luxembourg falls under the same production rules. Recommended Wines: Pierre Sparr Crémant d’Alsace Brut Réserve NV and Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé NV While the sparkling wines of Prosecco, Cava and the various Crémants of France hold value for the quality that is apparent in the bottle, they are not meant to be aged and should be consumed when they are young and fresh. Concerned about opening another bottle for one more splash and have some leftover? Any of these selections will be a perfect addition to making a sparkling wine cocktail the next day. It is suggested, however, that you taste the sparkling wine first on its own to see its fruit characteristics and structure, then decide how to best mix it into a libation. The key to keeping it bubbly overnight is to continually keep it cold and never let it warm up, so best to store it in the fridge until its next use. Cheers to you this Holiday Season and may you have a prosperous New Year!
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10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Holidays at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cookie Decorating at Easy Street Cantina Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 10 AM to 7 PM - Holiday Special at Easy Street Cantina Holiday Lobster Bisque Special: $5.95 cup & $7.95 bowl; Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallops & more, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 10:15 to 11:15 AM - Free Library Lego Challenge for Ages 5-10 The library will supply the Lego bricks and a challenge to complete. Space is limited. Register at nantucketatheneum.org. 10:30 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Arrive 10 min. early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 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, December 5. 11 AM to 4 PM - Holiday Sale Great prices on shoes and accessories at Vivi G Shoes, 25 Centre Street. 11 AM to 5 PM - Annual Holiday Sale 50% off Holiday Sale through Stroll Weekend at Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre St. 2 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 2 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by this island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 65+ and Teens; $5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at the corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 2 to 7 PM - Dumpling Cart at Cisco Brewers Hand rolled veggie & pork dumplings at Cisco, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 3 to 5 PM - Drink & Shop Local Wine Tasting A Nantucket Vineyard’s Wine Tasting, with great ideas for gift giving & holiday baskets! At Epernay. 1 N Beach St, near the White Elephant & The Nantucket. Parking in Back. epernaywines.com. 508.228.2755 4:30 PM - Foggy Roots Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 to 9:30 PM - Free Fitness Day with Dinner Entree Buy dinner at Breeze restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel & get a free day at The Nantucket Club fitness & spa, 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 6 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s oldest Ghost Walk features 5 haunted spots. Led by original guide: 1 mi., 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens.$5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill
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A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 10AM to 2 PM - Festival of Wreaths See more than 80 beautifully decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Mc Causland Gallery, 15 Broad St. Free admission. 10 AM to 4 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 250 nativity scenes displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $10 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cookie Decorating at Easy Street Cantina Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 10 AM to 7 PM - Holiday Special at Easy Street Cantina Holiday Lobster Bisque Special: $5.95 cup & $7.95 bowl; Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallops & more at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 10:30 AM to 2 PM - Brunch at Proprietors Breakfast treats & savory favorites. 9 India St. 508-228-7477. 11 AM to 2 PM - Free Fitness Day with Brunch Entree Buy Brunch at Breeze restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel & get a free day at The Nantucket Club fitness & spa, 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 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, December 5. 11 AM to 5 PM - Annual Holiday Sale 50% off through Stroll at Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre St. 12 to 4 PM - Holidays at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. 2 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 2:30 to 4 PM - Kids on Ice - Grades 1 - 12 Free after school skating for children from grades 1 - 12 at Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane. 508-228-2516. 4 to 7 PM - Introduction to Letterpress Printing: Holiday Cards Create a set of personalized letterpress cards featuring historic images and typefaces. Members $50 & Non-Members $75 pre-registration required, call 508-228-1894. Held at NHA 1800 House 4 Mill Street 4:30 PM - Sarah Farley Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Pizza Monday Enjoy a different selection every week priced from $6 to $10 at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum Writer’s Group: The Moving Pen A place to meet other writers and to flex your writing muscles. free admission. Come ready to write with paper and pen. Held at The Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 9:30 AM - Exploring Art for Ages 2-5 Art exploration for little ones & their caregivers to enjoy together. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. $5. Drop-in only, AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. continued on page 37
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it is reduced in volume by half. Add the Gran Marnier and the ¼ cup of reserved wine and reduce another 10 minutes or until very thick. Stir in the mushrooms and add the drained scallops, season to taste and remove from heat. The Presentation: Warm the artichoke bottoms, if necessary, either by steaming or briefly reheating in a 350* oven or microwave. Place the artichokes on individual plates and spoon the scallop mixture into each bottom. Allowing some to spill over the sides. Serve immediately. Serves 6 as appetizers.
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Our island’s Nantucket Noel celebration—Thanksgiving, Christmas Stroll Weekend, Home for the Holidays Weekend, and beyond—is all about enjoying our small town beautifully decorated for the winter holiday season. As you stroll, make sure you don’t miss the enclave of nearly a dozen galleries, studios, and shops that line Old South Wharf. You’ll find Old South Wharf on the waterfront just beyond the Harbor Stop-n-Shop (where the Chamber holds it’s “European Market” on Stroll Saturday) and parallel to Straight Wharf. Follow the white shell walkway up Old South Wharf to discover distinctive gifts, luxury clothing, stunning jewelry, gorgeous artwork...there’s something for everyone on your list and at every price point! Old South Wharf is open long weekends through the holiday season (it’s a great beforeor after-dinner walk on Thanksgiving!). And during Christmas Karin Sheppard, Island Weaves Stroll Weekend, the artists and merchants will be offering refreshment, weaving and painting demonstrations, and a booksigning featuring Nantucket’s newest mystery writer. As you explore these shops and galleries, be sure to add your name for their Holiday Raffle Drawing. The prize is a basket filled with gifts from Old South Wharf shops and galleries that is valued at over $500! You can increase your chances of winning by entering in every single participating establishment along this wharf. The winning name will be drawn at 4pm on Stroll Saturday, December 5, and you don’t have to be present to win. As we stroll down OSW, here are a few of our favorite gift ideas: A painting by internationally-known artist James Cromartie will transport you back James Cromartie, Cromartie Gallery to the island you love. “The brilliant handling of light, the impeccable technical qualities, the serenity of content” are “so profound, yet so simple...” An handwoven baby blanket sure to become an heirloom by weaver continued on page 34
13 Old South Wharf Also visit NANTUCKET CHIC, our shop next to the Gallery featuring jewelry, handbags, accessories, & beachwear.
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2015 Stroll Ornament only at Made on Nantucket
The S&K Collection Vintage bakelite earrings with a modern twist
Open in 2 locations: 9 and 18 Old South Wharf
THE ORIGINAL PEARLS ON SUEDE P BY JACKIE ROBINSON OF NANTUCKET AND PALM BEACH
Graduate gemologist, specializing in pearls for over 27 years. Come see her new collection of rare, high luster natural pearls in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
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Thanksgiving Weekend: 11/25: 10am-5pm 11/27 & 11/28: 10am-5pm 11/29: 10am-4pm Christmas Stroll Weekend: 12/3 & 12/6: 10am-4pm 12/4 & 12/5: 10am-6pm Open 11am-4pm on Dec. 11-13 & Dec. 18-23 and 11am-3pm on Dec. 24 for last-minute shoppers!
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Nantucket’s Best Selection of Handmade Toys creative toys for creative people
Straight Wharf Stroll Raffle on December 5th from 10am to 4:30pm Stop by each business on Straight Wharf and request a free raffle ticket. Drawings begin at 3 pm. Stroll Raffle for Kids on Saturday, December 5th at 4pm Stop by the store Friday or Saturday for a free raffle ticket! Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbelous Marble Contest from Nov. 24Dec. 17 Open Daily 10am–5pm • Christmas Eve until 2pm • Open Saturdays all Winter
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Karin Ganga Sheppard of Island Weaves (and we know a mom or two who would love a soft matching shawl or throw!) A luxurious all-season handloomed sweater from the men’s collection at Peter England Nantucket. (At last, a unique gift for the man in your life!) A Buca Boot perfect for biking to your next Nantucket beach picnic from Salt Boutique Nantucket, and perhaps a new coverup & hat to wear along. Kathleen Duncombe’s passion for Nantucket and art is expressed in her OSW gallery, Made on Nantucket, featuring more than 15 different artists and craftspeople. Our pick this season are her vintage bakelit earrings with a modern twist, handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. According to Coco Chanel, “A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls”—jewelry designer Jackie Robinson of de la mer is happy to oblige. Her magnificent jewelry designs focuses on these gems of the sea, and her Pearls on Suede are a must for every woman on your list. Peter VanDingstee, Printmaker Peter VanDingstee’s stunPete’s Fresh Fish Prints ning Gyotaku in Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints is as local as it gets! His handprinted fresh fish prints are “art embracing nature.” They’re made here on the island from fish that are caught in Nantucket waters. He offers prints both large and small as well as beautiful cards & other gifts. Ireland Galleries is both a gallery and a boutique, featuring the awardwinning designs of Lorene Ireland. From her World of Wearable Art pieces to her small shellcraft, her original paintings, and her stylish clothing and accessories, you’ll find gifts in this gallery and shop for all ages.
Happy Holidays from Old South Wharf and Nantucket!
Looking for an island adventure over the holidays? These acclaimed new Nantucket novels in the classic adventure tradition make the perfect holiday gift for young readers and the young at heart.
Both areavailable available Bothnovels novels are at atMitchell’s, Bookworks, Mitchell’s, your favorite bookorseller, or online online at at Amazon andBarnes Barnes & & Noble Amazon and Noble
THE HIDDEN FOREST
WILL POOLE’S ISLAND
by Daintry Jensen
by Tim Weed
#2 Pick by the Huffington Post on list of books for girls Summer 2015!
Selected for Bank Street College of Education Best Books of the Year!
“A beautiful book and I can’t wait to share it with my daughter!” Daisy Florin, editor of Brain Child
“Immersive . . . This riveting portrayal of early Colonial New England shines a speculative but compelling light on the time and place.” Kirkus Reviews
“A lynx that speaks, roses with secret powers, haunted love stories from long ago, a terrifying Merqueen who will stop at nothing to have her way, and one girl with a ton of moxie — Will she save the day? The Hidden Forest, Daintry Jensen’s magical chapter book debut, opens up an enchanted world along the shores of Nantucket that children of all ages will love.” Suzanne Kingsbury, author of The Summer Fletcher Greel Loved Me
“So evocative in every sense of the word, it’s as if the scenes surround you as you read – the sights, sounds, and smells waft around you as you turn the pages ... It’s both an adventure story and a coming of age story but it’s the friendship between Will and Squamiset which will linger with me for a long time to come.” The Book Trail
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10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 10:15 to 11 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Ages 2-7 Singing games & movement activities to teach musical skills. Space is limited. The Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 4 to 7 PM - Holiday Cookie Cutters Learn the basics of metalworking to create a pair of festive cookie cutters. Member $50 & Non-Members $75, pre-registration required, call 508-228-1894. Held at NHA 1800 House 4 Mill Street 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 6:30 PM - Half-Priced Small Plates at Breeze Restaurant Delicious culinary offerings. at Breeze Restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. Our small plates are half-price & you can also enjoy your favorite cocktails around our cozy, new fire pits. 508-2284730 or fb@thenantuckethotel.com. 5:30 to 9 PM - Tuesday Rib Night at Atlas Dry rubbed, smoked, wet sauced, and grilled: $1.50 per rib & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 7:50 AM - Birding Field Trip with Linda Loring Nature Foundation Led by experienced ornithologist Vern Laux; destination depends on weather. Meet at 110 Eel Point Rd for a 8 am departure. $10. 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Carnivorous Critters & Crafts for Ages 3-6 Meet a live animal or one from our collections, hear a related story, and make a themed craft to take home. Parents are free-of-charge; fee per child is $10. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 10 AM to 5 PM - Merry Christmas from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Christmas activity page and surprise! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 11 AM to 2 PM - Pet Photos with Santa Bring friendly dogs, cats & small pets leashed/crated pet for a portrait with Santa. Costumes provided. Benefits Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals. Suggested donation is $20. 9 Nobadeer Farm Road. 11:30 AM to 9 PM - Whiskey Wednesday A classic whiskey cocktail is highlighted all day and evening at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 4 PM - Exploring Art for Ages 2-5 Art exploration for little ones & their caregivers to enjoy together. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. $5. Drop-in only, AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 4 to 7 PM - Photo Block Ornaments Use personal images and quotes to design a set of wood block ornaments. $75 (Member $50), pre-registration required: 508-228-1894. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 6:30 PM - Half-Priced Small Plates at Breeze Restaurant Half-price small plates at Breeze Restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. Enjoy our cozy fire pits. 508-228-4730. 5:30 to 9 PM - Wednesday Wing Night at Atlas Hot Sauced, grilled with house made blue cheese: $1 a wing & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Maker Space: Knitting & Crocheting Circle Make 8-inch squares for charity or bring your own project to work on. Beginners welcome. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 7 to 9 PM - Free International Film: Pride Showing in The Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary down
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streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 to 10:30 AM - Babies Into Books Limited to first 10 babies + caregivers. Atheneum, 1 India St. AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in comfortable van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. AM to 5 PM - Merry Christmas from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Christmas activity page and surprise! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. AM to 5 PM - Holidays at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. continued on page 40
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The Holiday Season
Believe Bells Caroling Celebrate Cheers Christmas Family Festivities
Gathering Giving Hanukkah Holidays Home Jolly Joyful Kwanzaa
Lights Merry New Years Ornaments Peace Rejoice Resolutions Snow
Sparkle Stroll Thanksgiving Tradition Trees Turkey Winter Wishes
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2 tbs. glace de canard salt & white pepper The Stock: Remove the breasts from the ducks, discarding skin and fat. You should have 4 separate breast filets. Cover these with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Cut the de-breasted ducks into several pieces, discarding as much of the fat and excess skin as is possible. Arrange the bones and ducks parts, the onions, carrots and celery in a large roasting pan and sprinkle with the oil. Roast at 450* for 20-30 minutes, turning the pieces once, until the carcass is well browned. Drain off the fat that has accumulated and then put everything into a large pot. Degrease the roasting pan with ½ cup of hot water, scraping up as much of the browned meat glaze as you can. Add this liquid to the stockpot. Next, add warm water to cover the level of duck and vegetables in the pot and over medium high heat bring the stock to a simmer. When simmering, lower the heat slightly and skim off any foamy matter that has accumulated. Add the fresh herbs, peppercorns and juniper berries and simmer the stock for about 2 hours or until the liquid has been reduced by at least one half. Strain the stock and discard the solids. Transfer the liquid to a smaller pan and continue to reduce the duck stock slowly until it has concentrated to one cup. This is your glace de canard; it may be frozen for up to 3 months. The Saute: Heat the clarified butter in a large skillet until very hot. Add the duck breasts and saute for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Do not crowd the skillet; cook in batches if necessary. If the duck breasts are very large or thick, you should pound them with a meat mallet before sauteing to break the connective muscle structure. This will make it easier to cook the breasts evenly and will tenderize the meat. Transfer the duck breasts to a cutting board and slice each one into 4 or 5 thin slices, cutting on a slight angle. Cover the meat with foil to keep it warm. The Sauce: Deglaze the skillet with the raspberry vinegar and then add the remaining continued on page 39
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ingredients. Cook the sauce over medium high heat until it is reduced. Reducing a sauce intensifies its flavor and thickens it by allowing some of the water content to evaporate or cook away. To serve, arrange the slices of duck on a warm plate and nap with some sauce. If the duck meat has cooled, you may return it to the skillet and reheat it briefly with the sauce. Serves 4 as main course.
CREAMY GINGER CHEESECAKE A light and luscious cheesecake with a subtle but distinct ginger flavor. This is not as sweet as many cheesecakes, but as its name implies, it is very creamy. If you are an avid ginger fan you might garnish the top of the cake with finely chopped crystallized ginger just before serving. 1 Cup cream cheese, very soft 1 Cup sour cream, room temperature 1 Cup heavy cream, room temperature ¾ Cup granulated sugar 4 eggs, room temperature 1 tbs. ground ginger 8 large pieces of crystallized ginger, very finely chopped 1 ¼ Cup ginger snaps 1/3 Cup granulated sugar 6 tbs. butter, melted 2 tsp. ground ginger The Crust: Finely crush the ginger snaps and mix with the sugar, butter and ground ginger. Grease a 9 inch springform pan and press the cookie mixture onto bottom and halfway up the sides of the pan. The Filling: In a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth. Very gradually add the sour cream and heavy cream, beating until smooth. Add the sugar, eggs, ground and crystallized gingers and blend well. Pour into the prepared pan and bake at 325* for 30-40 minutes or until the center is set. Do not over bake! Cool on a wire rack and then refrigerate the cake at least 4 hours before serving. Serves 8 to 10.
Souza’s Seafood Fresh Off the Boat! Nantucket Bay Scallops Fresh Daily!
Fresh Fish and Cooked Lobster Lobsters • Littlenecks • Shrimp • Nantucket Bay Scallops Flounder • Cod • Salmon • Swordfish • Tuna Smoked Bluefish • Smoked Paté • Smoked Scallops • Smoked Shrimp Stop by to enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing!
508-228-9140 Call for our weekly specials
Gift Certificates Available! Handicap Accessible
Open 9am - 7pm Year-round • 23 Trotter’s Lane Look for the Lobster & Scallop Flags
Summer Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am - last call 7:45pm; Sunday, noon - last call 6:45pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome!
At Cisco Brewers we make all grain beers in our tiny brewery. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the Triple Eight Vodka, and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth spirits. Big Beers, Delicious Wine & Smooth Spirits available at all the best island restaurants and liquor stores
FREE! in-season shuttle leaves from Visitor Services starting at 12:30pm We now have expanded off-street parking past the Brewery on the right.
5 Bartlett Farm Rd. | 508-325-5929 www.ciscobrewers.com
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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 37
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10:30 to 11 AM - Free Storytime for Toddlers Limited to first 15 toddlers+caregivers. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Storytime for Ages 3+ Limited to first 20 attendees. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 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, December 5. 11 AM to 4 PM - Holiday Sale Great prices on shoes and accessories at Vivi G Shoes, 25 Centre Street. 2:30 to 4 PM - Kids on Ice: Age 4 - Grade 5 Free after school skating for children from age 4 to 5th grade at Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane. 508-228-2516 4:30 PM - Whiskey Business featuring Tom Booze Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 6:30 PM - Live Entertainment + Small Plates Guitarist Sean Lee & Friends and half-priced small plates & cocktails. The porch of The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 508-228-4730. 5 to 7 PM - Epernay Wine Club – The Gift that Keeps on Giving! Join us to taste 4 superb selections from our monthly wine club offerings guaranteed to spread holiday fun at Epernay. 1 N Beach Street. Parking in Back. epernaywines.com. 508.228.2755 5 to 9 PM - BBQ Thursday at The Brotherhood Live music by Jeff Ross and BBQ specials: half rack of ribs for $16; half BBQ chicken for $15; Combo for $22. All with baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread. The Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street. 5:30 to 8 PM - Annual Stroll Party Join Jessica Hicks & see her sparkling designs at her annual Party in the Pink Room at The Pearl, 12 Federal Street. 6 to 9 PM - Thursday Burgers & Beers Night at Atlas The Triple B Burger: bison, beef, and bacon with roasted potatoes & bohemia pilsner $16 at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495. Baby Eggplant Parm for vegetarians. 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s oldest Ghost Walk features 5 haunted spots. Led by original guide: 1 mi., 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens.$5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence. 508-332-0953 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 8 to 10:30 PM - Stroll Dinner Brant Point Grill Savor a special Stroll 4-course menu for $85 at Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. 508-325-1320. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of Nantucket A 2-1/2 mi, 50 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes of The Cliff & Brant Point. Gather at 8:20 am at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. Cash only. $15. 508-332-0953. 10 AM - Lighthouse Walk: Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse while you hear tales of infamous pirates, shipwrecks, and mysterious ghost ships. Walk includes a search for treasure! Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in comfortable van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 3 PM - Cookie Decorating at Easy Street Cantina Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 10 AM to 4 PM - Fifth Annual Basket Festival & Sale Annual extravaganza presented by the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, featuring work by local weavers & museum members. It is your only chance to see the work of so many contemporary artists for sale in one place. Free admission to the museum, weaving demonstrations & refreshments. 49 Union Street, a 5 min walk from Main St. continued on page 41
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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket 10 AM to 5 PM - Mystery Art Show Silent Auction to benefit The Marla Ceely Lamb Fund and Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket. Bidding opens Friday, December 4 and closes Saturday, December 5 at 4 pm. Quidley & Co., 26 Main St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbelous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes & get a free Christmas Activity page. 41 Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Boat Basin Authentic Shop Holiday sale on select merchandise, while supplies last. Home of the famous Christmas Stroll Scarf. 33 Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Holidays at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. 10 AM to 5 PM - Special Showing & Sale at Trinity Collection A very special selection of U-Boat watches and of special, limited edition Montegrappa pens at Trinity Collection, 50 Main Street. 10 AM to 6 PM - Stroll at Murray’s There’s something for everyone on your list at Murray’s Toggery Shop, a destination store for four generations at the top of Main Street. Extended hours for Stroll. 62 Main Street. 10 AM to 7 PM - Holiday Special at Easy Street Cantina Holiday Lobster Bisque Special: $5.95 cup & $7.95 bowl; Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallops & more at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-
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5418. 10 AM to 8 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the beautifully decorated trees in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10:30 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 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, December 5. 11 AM to 4 PM - Holiday Sale Great prices on shoes and accessories at Vivi G Shoes, 25 Centre Street. 11 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Celebration & Sale Stop by for butter cookies and homemade glogg and enjoy a storewide sale through the holidays at Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre St. 11 AM to 8 PM - Stroll Celebration at 2 Union St. Celebrate Stroll with island jewelry makers Clay Twombly and Jessica Hicks in their studios just a
few steps from Main St, at 2 Union Street. Special promotions all day and special celebration from 5 to 8 pm. 11:30 AM to 3 PM - Christmas Stroll Lunch Special holiday a la Carte Luncheon Menu at Breeze restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Reservations suggested: 508-228-4730. continued on page 46
s•mac designs nantucket handcrafted with love...30 miles out to sea. • tote bags • clutch handbags • wristlets • infinity scarves • cosmetic bags • beach blankets
soft leathers, fun florals, retro prints, & vintage fabrics Nov. 27 & 28: Thanksgiving Show Dec. 4 & 5: Stroll Show both held upstairs at 11 Centre Street
Dec. 12: December Delight at Nantucket High School smacdesigns@hotmail.com
smacdesigns.com
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Your public library. learning • technology • tradition One India St 508 228 1110 nantucketatheneum.org
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Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop All the products you love & mail order online Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, gifts & hot lunches
508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road
Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our 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 www.nantucketbakeshop.com a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.
Nantucket Cookie Company Open daily; we ship anywhere Small batch cookies from scratch
508-228-5814 2 Broad St., Steamboat Wharf
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 www.nantucketcookie.net we will ship anywhere in the USA!
Petticoat Row Bakery 508-228-3700 Open Tuesday-Saturday. Stop by for a holiday dessert or a tasty gift. Pastries, Cookies, Cakes, Cupcakes, & So Much More! 35 Centre Street Our boutique bakery is located in the heart of historic downtown Nantucket. The upstairs kitchen produces a full selection of freshly baked goods including sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes and cupcakes; croissants, baguettes and bagels. We also offer a selection of artisanal products and fresh brewed organic coffee. For those off island, gift boxes are available for purchase online. Petticoat Row Bakery was launched by Remain Ventures in 2010 to provide sweets and local food products year round. In 2014 we were awarded Best Bake Shop by the Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror’s Reader Choice Award. Petticoat Row Bakery is open year-round. petticoatrowbakery.com
Brewers Cisco Brewers 508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 6:45pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm Beers brewed with the finest ingredients 5 Bartlett Farm Road At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. www.ciscobrewers.com
Clubs & Entertainment Rose & Crown Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
www.theroseandcrown.com THE ROSE & CROWN SEAFOOD PUB is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Not only do they offer a great menu with the freshest food at affordable prices, but their specialty drinks can’t be beat! And at 10 pm, the fun and frolic begins, with DJs, poker nights, karaoke every Thursday night, dance parties, and live jazz on Thursday. They have the largest TVs in town to watch football. THE ROSE & CROWN is the hottest spot in downtown Nantucket! Entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
Coffee Shops The Bean
508-228-6215
Open at 4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at www.NantucketCoffee.com. www.nantucketcoffee.com
Handlebar Café Open Mon Fri 6:30am -6pm, Sat & Sun 7am -6pm Coffee, community space, and killer wifi
508-825-5929 15 Washington Street
Welcome to HANDLEBAR - a community space disguised as a coffee shop! We provide an ideal in-town location for you to come and grab a favorite beverage. We serve up quality espresso drinks, freshly made pastries, and healthy snacks. Enjoy your experience with us
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while surfing the web on our free Wi Fi or conversing with friends. When you’re here you can count on being served by our knowledgable and smiling staff. The Handlebar Cafe brings people together over coffee. Stop in and see us! handlebar.coffee
Light Food & Take-Out 508-228-4554 Annye’s Whole Foods CLIP THE AD in this paper for a discount off featured holiday products Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods 14 Amelia Drive At ANNYE’S you’ll find fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Take them home for a hot lunch or a handy dinner. We also sell tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts. And you can choose a bottle of wine from our selection to accompany your meal. ANNYE’S is a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. CLIP THE AD in this paper for a discount off featured holiday products. www.annyes.com
Atlas Tues-Sat from 5:30 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh
508-825-5495 Join us to celebrate New Year’s Eve! 130 Pleasant Street
New, approachable, dynamic, fresh with a focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The ATLAS menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! NOW with a NEW Takeout Menu. atlasnantucket.com
Bartlett’s Farm
508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road
Open daily 8-6pm. Game Day Takeout! Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce
www.bartlettsfarm.com Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner 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.
Centre Street Bistro Weekend Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; closed Tuesdays Winter Specials
508-228-8470 29 Centre Street
The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful weekend breakfast, plus savory lunches and fabulous dinners Monday, Wednesdays-Saturdays (closed Tuesdays). 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 A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years
508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue
Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. Breakfast 6 am- 2 pm on weekdays (6-1 on Sunday). Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2pm www.thedownyflake.com
Easy Street Cantina 508-228-5418 Thanksgiving & Stroll Specials: Lobster Bisque & fresh Nantucket Bay Scallop Rolls corner of Easy & Broad sts. www.EasyStreetCantina.com Full Breakfast served all day EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-eggand-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked!
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.
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Nantucket Dining Guide Lemon Press
508-228-3800
Open Daily at 29 Centre Street www.lemonpressnantucket.com Organic Foods, Superfood Smoothies, Cold Press Juices & More This new island, “grab and go healthy” shop in the heart of downtown makes their products on site. Choices include a variety of organic coffee, freshly pressed cold juices and lemonade, freshly made sandwiches, and superfoods such as smoothies and Raw Bowls. Owners Darya and Rachel are committed to serving their customers healthy and delicious food items that are easy to take to the beach, to the boat, on a picnic, or home to the family.
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 www.siamtogonantucket.com in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand.
Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265 Mon-Sat 11:30-9; Sun 12-8. 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. www.sophietspizza.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
Markets Annye’s Whole Foods
508-228-4554 CLIP THE AD in this paper for a discount off featured holiday products Complete organic market & prepared meals 14 Amelia Drive LIVE LONG. BE STRONG. VISIT ANNYE’S! You’ll find the best in organic foods, including Niman Ranch meats, free-range chicken, fruits and vegetables, and naturally-farmed wines from Italy, France, and California. Try ANNYE’S Culinary Concierge, offering 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! This year we have holiday gift baskets for all the people on your gift list and strive to make your holiday meals healthy and delicious. We love taking care of you, your family, and your guests! We’re a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. CLIP THE AD in this paper for a discount off featured holiday products. www.annyes.com
Bartlett’s Farm
508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road
Open every day 8-6pm. Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go
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 Atlas Tues-Sat from 5:30 pm New, approachable, dynamic, fresh
508-825-5495 Join us to celebrate New Year’s Eve! 130 Pleasant Street
New, approachable, dynamic, fresh! Atlas offers an ambiance that you can enjoy with your family on any evening, on date night (first or 200th) or with your greatest friends. An approachable and dynamic atmosphere with focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish
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selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Winter Specials include Rib Night on Tuesdays, Wing Night on Wednesdays, and Burgers & Beer Night on Thursdays. atlasnantucket.com
Brant Point Grill 508-325-1320 Special Holiday meals + Stroll Weekend Finale Drink in the View...Join the Scene! 50 Easton St, harborside at the White Elephant www.brantpointgrill.com Enjoy Sunday brunch from 10am to 2pm overlooking Nantucket Harbor, relax over lunch or cocktails, and savor dinners with award-winning wines and spectacular views all at White Elephant’s BRANT POINT GRILL. They serve the island’s finest steaks, freshest seafood, and creative Chef’s Specialties. Once you’ve dined overlooking the harbor, you’ll know why this is the place to come time and time again when on island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by. Special Stroll Weekend Season Finale: special 4-course dinner menu on December 3, 4, & 5; Sunday, December 6 is 50% off all food, while it lasts.
Breeze Bar & Cafe Dine Indoors or Enjoy Our Cozy Deck with Fire Pits at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street New England Coastal Cuisine & Family Favorites
508-228-4730 breezebarandcafe.com
Breeze Bar & Cafe 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 dinner menu features salads, soups, and appetizers, and a delectable selection of entrees. Make us your home for the holidays with merry Christmas Stroll dining events, festive Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners, and our Gala New Year’s Eve Ball! Check our website for details on our January Weekend with author Elin Hilderbrand.
The Brotherhood of Thieves Open year-round from 11:30 am; Winter Specials Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch
508-228-2551 23 Broad Street
www.brotherhoodofthieves.com THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, is an landmark island eatery, offering three dining areas: The original restaurant echoing 1840s Whaling Bar. Our second floor bar and dining rooms are great for private parties. All our bars are stocked with unique liquors to delight connoisseurs. Menu offers specials (fresh /organic ingredients), signature burgers, famous shoestring fries. Winter Specials include Pizza Monday, Whiskey Wednesday, BBQ Thursday, and Fried Chicken Friday. (Winter specials not offered on holiday weekends.) Voted Best Chowder/Family Dining—Cape Cod Life and Best Nantucket Bar—Boston Magazine.
Centre Street Bistro Weekend Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; closed Tuesdays “Eat and happiness will follow!”
508-228-8470 29 Centre Street
The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful weekend breakfasts, from 8am to 1 pm; savory lunches Monday, Wednesdays-Saturday from 11:20 to 2pm; and fabulous dinners every evening but Tuesday from 5:30 pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MC and Visa accepted. www.nantucketbistro.com
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar 508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30am-9pm 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series 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 Open Daily for Breakfast & Lunch; Takeout A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years
508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue
Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. Breakfast 6 am- 2 pm on weekdays (6-1 on Sunday). Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2pm www.thedownyflake.com
Dune Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 6 to 10 pm
508-228-5550 20 Broad Street
DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in our three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. Along with our exotic quartzite bar and charming patio we offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. www.DuneNantucket.com
Easy Street Cantina 508-228-5418 Thanksgiving & Stroll Specials: Lobster Bisque & fresh Nantucket Bay Scallop Rolls corner of Easy & Broad sts. Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day! EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat
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Nantucket Dining Guide Wharf. One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Thanksgiving Weekend hours: 10am to 6pm; Stroll Weekend hours: Dec. 4 from 10am to 6pm Dec. 5 & 6 from 9-11am and 2-6pm
The Faregrounds Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Affordable Family Dining
508-228-4095 Open Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve 27 Fairgrounds Road
FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year-round restaurants — and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs perfect for Superbowl! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials, Early Birds, & a different All-You-Can-Eat nightly. We’re THE perfect place to satisfy everyone! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking. Serving on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. www.thefaregrounds.com
Fifty-Six Union
508-228-6135
Tues.-Sun. Bar opens at 5, Dinner starts at 5:30 Thanksgiving Dinner 1-3:30 + New Year’s Eve Dinner Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff
56 Union Street
Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired… FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner Tues.-Sun. from 5:30 pm; bar opens at 5. Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. www.fiftysixunion.com
foood for here & there 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
Met on Main
508-325-5111 38 Main Street
Open from Thanksgiving Weekend – Stroll An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes
metonmain.com Come stay warm at MET ON MAIN with our Hot Chocolate Experience! Enjoy Classic, Mexican, Salted Almond, or Peppermint — $10 per cup or $14 for a flight of all four! Add just $4 more to spike it up. MET ON MAIN is open Thanksgiving Weekend through Stroll. Reopening in Spring of 2016. Happy Holidays!
The Proprietors bar & table Dinner Thurs-Mon from 5:30pm; Sunday Brunch 10:30-2 An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes
Rose & Crown Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails
The Seagrille
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger). Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. Entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. theroseandcrown.com
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Lunch Mon-Sat. 11:30 to 2 pm; Dinner Mon.-Sat. from 5:30; Bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine
THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented. Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and enclosed patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. theseagrille.com Gift cards make great stocking gifts! Call us to book your celebration!
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 www.siamtogonantucket.com in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand.
Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 Mon-Sat 11:30-9; Sun 12-8. 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. www.sophietspizza.com Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice.
Sushi by Yoshi
508-228-1801 2 East Chestnut Street
Daily 11:30am to 9pm.
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 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. Find us on FB 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
508-228-7477 9 India St
The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients harvested on small Nantucket and New England farms. Chef Michael LaScola serves an adventurous menu of shareable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable and grain presentations. Guests can expect to see dishes playfully combining international flavors with ingredients from small farms and producers raised specifically for the restaurant. Dinner is served Thurs-Mon from 5:30 pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 10:30 am to 2 pm. The Proprietors bar opens nightly at 5 pm. www.proprietorsnantucket.com
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Seafood Souza’s Seafood
508-228-9140
Open 9am-7pm with a full selection of seafood Nantucket Bay Scallops fresh every day! Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing
23 Trotter’s Lane
SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base and Nantucket bay scallops frozen within 20 minutes of shucking (the freshest tasting frozen scallops). Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.
Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits Open daily; wine tastings thru the season; closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day #WineExpertonACK
508-228-2755
1 North Beach Street
Épernay is the only Sommelier Owned + Operated wine store on island. Offering Beer, Wine + Liquor, along with exclusive Wine Tastings + Events and Beverage Catering for your next affair. 1 N Beach Street, on the corner of Easton Street near the White Elephant and The Nantucket Hotel | We Deliver, Gift Cards Available + Parking in Back | epernaywines.com | 508.228.2755| fb: EpernayWineAndSpiritsNantucket | twitter: EpernayWines | instagram: epernay_wineandspirits epernaywines.com
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12 to 2 PM - Cookbook Signing + Drawing Lauren Stein, Author of Fresh Made Simple, will sign + sell her recently released illustrated cookbook – enter for a chance to win one! At Epernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernaywines.com. 508.228.2755 1 PM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket Walk though Nantucket’s past. Hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at the corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. 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. 1:30 to 3:30 PM - Maker Space - Mug of Greens Bring a favorite holiday mug to the Saltmarsh Center to fill with holiday greens. Nancy Tyrer, craft instructor from the Atheneum will provide samples adorned with ribbons, baubles and a variety of embellishments. Register at 508-228-4490. Fee: $3. 2 PM - Notorious Nantucket Tour for Age 13+ Hear hidden history of Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on a 2/3 mi, 80 min walk. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 2 to 7 PM - Dumpling Cart at Cisco Brewers Buy hand rolled veggie & pork dumplings at Cisco, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 3 to 5 PM - Holiday Gift Wines – From Sonoma Coast to Napa Valley Single vineyard wines from Flowers Winery of Sonoma, hard-to-get Quintessa from Napa along with Saldo + The Prisoner to boot! At Epernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant & the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. 508.228.2755 4 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town Join Robin & her raven, Edgar on ghostly adventure to learn what to look for and how to become a Ghost Hunter. Bring whatever tools you may need for our adventure. Adults, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. Meet at The Park at the corner of Main & Fair sts. 4 to 7 PM - 33rd Annual Holiday House Tour Visit homes in the downtown area bedecked for the holidays at 73 & 77 Main, 6 Pine St., 3 & 6 Charter St., 10 & 15 Fair St. Ticket includes entrance to Nantucket Historical Assn’s Festival of Trees on Friday during tour hours only. Music & refreshments. Tickets $45. Benefits the Friends of Nantucket Public Schools. Tickets at Visitors Center on Federal st., at houses during the tour & at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street or call 508-228-5296, or visit www.fonps.org. 4 to 7 PM - Book Page Rose Wreath or Ornaments Create a festive wreath OR ornaments using pages from a book. $75 (Member $50), pre-registration required: 508-228-1894. 4 to 7 PM - Stocking Stuffer Social Sip and select a special gift or two from The Susan Lister Locke Gallery at 28 Easy Street. Surprise sales on select items starting at $50. 4 to 8 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 250 nativity scenes displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $10 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s oldest Ghost Walk features 5 haunted spots. Led by original guide: 1 mi., 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens.$5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence. 508-332-0953 5 to 6:30 PM - Christmas Stroll Live Entertainment Live music with guitarist Sean Lee & Friends on the porch of Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 5:30 to 7:30 PM - AAN Cool Yule Party & Reception
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Enjoy holiday cheer and the artwork featured at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington St. The show continues through Dec. 24 at 2 PM. Gallery is open Mon.-Sat. 10-5. 6 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 6 to 8:30 PM - Stroll Farm-to-Table Dinner A delicious family style dinner in the Hayloft at Bartlett’s Farm. $65, tax & tip inc. Reservations at bartlettsfarm.com/events/stroll-dinner or contact Amy Z at 508-228-9403 x 112. BYOB. 6 to 9 PM - Opening Reception at Robert Foster Fine Art Stroll Weekend Reception at Robert Foster Fine Art Gallery, 8 India Street 6:30 to 9:30 PM - Christmas Stroll Dinner with Live Jazz Fun jazz and “jazzed up” holiday music on our terrace. A special a la carte Stroll Menu is offered. Reservations: 508-228-4730. Breeze restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s oldest Ghost Walk features 5 haunted spots. Led by original guide: 1 mi., 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens.$5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence. 508-332-0953 7 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town: hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at the corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15;Children $10. 7 to 8:15 PM - Multimedia Poetry Reading & Music Concert Members of the Moors Poetry Collective will read new works with a theme of Winter on Nantucket. Reception to follow. Free. Held at The Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street. 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music & Stroll Dinner at Brant Point Grill Sean Lee and The Druids perform live in the Brant Point Grill Bar, 50 Easton St. Savor a special Stroll 4-course menu for $85 at Brant Point Grill dining room, 50 Easton Street. 508-325-1320. 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street
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8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min, non-stop exercise walk w/historic commentary down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 9 to 11 AM - Cookie Decorating at Easy Street Cantina Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 9 AM to 4 PM - Stroll Scavenger Hunt 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. 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 - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Did you know that a sea captain could be away for as long as 5 years? Some women went whaling with their husbands; others became involved in astronomy, Temperance, Women’s Suffrage, Abolitionist Movement & Underground Railroad. Hear their stories. Meet at the corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Children $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 10 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 10 to 11 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. Cost $55, preregistration is required. continued on page 47
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liz@bartlettsfarm.com 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in comfortable van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 to 11 AM - Book Signing with Wendy Rouillard The creator and author of the beloved Barnaby Bear Books at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street 10 AM to 1 PM - Button Baubles Craft Demo See fun & festive ideas to decorate for the holidays using buttons! The
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Holiday sale on select merchandise, while supplies last. Home of the famous Christmas Stroll Scarf. 33 Straight Wharf. AM to 5 PM - Special Showing & Sale at Trinity Collection A very special selection of U-Boat watches and of special, limited edition Montegrappa pens at Trinity Collection, 50 Main Street. AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. AM to 5 PM - Merry Christmas from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Christmas activity page and surprise! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. AM to 5 PM - Stroll Treats at Sweet Inspirations Stroll Treats at Nantucket’s chocolatier, Zero India Street. AM to 5 PM - Holidays at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. AM to 7 PM - Holiday Special at Easy Street Cantina Holiday Lobster Bisque Special: $5.95 cup & $7.95 bowl; Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallops & more, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. AM to 7 PM - Stroll at Murray’s There’s something for everyone on your list at Murray’s Toggery Shop, a destination store for four generations at the top of Main Street. Extended hours for Stroll. 62 Main Street.
11 to 11:45 AM - Live Entertainment for Stroll Performances by local musicians and actors. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. 11 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Julia Miner Meet the author of “The Lighthouse Santa” at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street 11 AM to 1 PM - Book Signing with Steve Sheppard Meet the author of Tourist Town: A Nantucket Idyll a new mystery novel written by a Nantucket author, at Island Weaves, 20 Old South Wharf. 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, December 5. continued on page 48
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11 AM to 4 PM - Annual Christmas Stroll Refreshments & Raffle Stop by G.S. Hill Gallery and The Nantucket Pearl Company at 40 Straight Wharf to celebrate the holidays with wine and cookies and their annual drawing. 11 AM to 4 PM - Holiday Sale at Vivi G Great prices on shoes and accessories at 25 Centre Street. 11 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Celebration & Sale Stop by for butter cookies and homemade glogg and enjoy a storewide sale through the holidays at Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre St. 11 AM to 7 PM - Stroll Celebration at 2 Union Street Celebrate Stroll with tisland jewelry makers Clay Twombly and Jessica Hicks in their studios just a few steps from Main Street, at 2 Union Street. Special promotions all day. 11:30 AM to 3 PM - Christmas Stroll Lunch with Live Music Live holiday-themed piano music from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in the lobby at 77 Easton Street. Special Stroll a la Carte Luncheon Menu in our Breeze restaurant. Reservations Suggested: 508-228-4730.
11:45 AM - Town Crier Rings In Stroll Nantucket’s Town Crier officially rings in the 42nd annual Christmas Stroll on Main Street. Follow him to Straight Wharf to greet Santa. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. 12 to 1 PM - Book Signing with Nathaniel Philbrick The author of “In the Heart of the Sea,” soon to be a major motion picture, will be on hand at Mitchell’s Book Corner to meet readers and sign copies. 54 Main Street. Read the book before you see the movie! 12 to 2 PM - “She’s a Beaut, Clark!” The wines at this tasting are outstanding choices for your last minute holiday shopping needs. At Epernay 1 N Beach St, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. 508.228.2755 12 to 3 PM - Free Personalizing of Ornaments Buy a hand-painted holiday ornament at Cold Noses & have it personalized. Many breeds available. #1 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf. 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 & over to the Jared Coffin House in a horse-drawn carriage. Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event. 12:30 to 7 PM - Free Shuttle to Cisco Brewers Shuttle service between the brewery and the Visitors Center at 21 Federal St. Picks up in town on the half hour. 1 to 2 PM - Book Signing with Sherry Lefevre
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Meet the author of “The Heirloom House” at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street 1 to 2:45 PM - Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit with Children Bring your list & have your picture taken with Santa & Mrs. Claus near a cozy fire. Doors close promptly at 2:45 pm. Jared Coffin House, 29 Broad Street. Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event. 1 to 2:45 PM - Free Live Entertainment for Stroll Local musical acts outside the Jared Coffin House, 29 Broad Street. Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce event. 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 Island 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). 1 to 4 PM - Live Entertainment for Stroll Performances by local musicians, dancers, and actors. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. 1:30 PM - Spirit & Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex: A Walking Play A one-woman walking play that depicts the lives of Capt. George Pollard, Jr., First Mate Owen Chase, & Cabin Boy Thomas Nickerson & their harrowing experiences aboard the whaleship Essex. Meet in front of the Whaling Musem, 13 Broad St. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Children $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586 2 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 2 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 Seniors & Teens, $5 Kids 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at Federal & India sts by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953
2 to 3 PM - Book Signing with Nancy Thayer Meet the author of “A Very Nantucket Christmas” at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 2 to 6 PM - Cookie Decorating at Easy Street Cantina Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 2 to 7 PM - Dumpling Cart at Cisco Brewers Hand rolled veggie & pork dumplings at Cisco, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 3 PM - Nantucket Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker” A family-friendly version of the beloved holiday classic.The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. $15 & Children $10 continued on page 49
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3 to 5 PM - A Tuscan Holiday Wine Tasting Stroll in to sip on a variety of wines we discovered on our recent trip to the famed hills of Chianti, the Maremma Coast and more.” At Epernay 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernaywines.com. 508.228.2755 3 to 5:30 PM - Live Entertainment + Lite Bites Sean Lee live on the guitar at Breeze Restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street—20% of this event’s proceeds will benefit the Nantucket Atheneum. Light Bites Menu and cocktails around our fire pits. Reservations Suggested: 508-228-4730.
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Nantucket’s oldest Ghost Walk features 5 haunted spots. Led by original guide: 1 mi., 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens.$5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence. 508-332-0953 7 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & the ghostly tales of its past. We visit houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at the corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15;Children $10. 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music at Brant Point Grill Sean Lee and The Druids perform live in the Brant Point Grill Bar, 50 Easton St. And savor a special Stroll 4-course menu for $85 at Brant Point Grill dining room, 50 Easton Street. 508-325-1320. 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street
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4 PM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck and the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at the corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Children $10. 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. Prize is a basket of gifts from all participating merchants valued at more than $500. You do not need to be present to win. 4 PM - Straight Wharf Raffle Drawing Winning tickets will be drawn from the free tickets given out in the shops along Straight Wharf. You do not need to be present to win. 4 to 5 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand Meet the author of “Winter Stroll & Winter Street” at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 4 to 7 PM - Stocking Stuffer Social Sip and select a special gift or two from The Susan Lister Locke Gallery at 28 Easy Street. Surprise sales on select items starting at $50. 4:30 PM - Christmas Stroll Community 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 to 7 PM - Buckle & Shake Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s oldest Ghost Walk features 5 haunted spots. Led by original guide: 1 mi., 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens.$5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence. 508-332-0953 6 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 6:30 to 9:30 PM - Christmas Stroll Dinner with Live Jazz A special, a la carte Stroll Dinner Menu; fun jazz and “jazzed up” holiday music on our terrace. Reservations Suggested: 508-228-4730. Breeze restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.. 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route
8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of Nantucket A 2-1/2 mi, 50 min, non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes of The Cliff & Brant Point. Gather at 8:20 am at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. Cash only. $15. 508-332-0953. 9 to 11 AM - Cookie Decorating at Easy Street Cantina Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 10 AM - Lighthouse Walk: Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse while you hear tales of infamous pirates, shipwrecks, and mysterious ghost ships. Walk includes a search for treasure! Meet at Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in comfortable van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 2 PM - Stroll Sunday Brunch Celebrate Stroll Weekend with a special Sunday Brunch in the Brant Point Grill in The White Elephant Hotel, 50 Easton Street. Buffet and live music by PJ Moody. Reservations: 508-228-2500 10 AM to 4 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 250 nativity scenes displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $10 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 10 AM to 4 PM - Holidays at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb and Doug Sosebee, and join them for 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014.
10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Special Showing & Sale at Trinity Collection A very special selection of U-Boat watches and of special, limited edition Montegrappa pens at Trinity Collection, 50 Main Street. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow
Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. continued on page 50
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10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Boat Basin Authentic Shop Holiday sale on select merchandise, while supplies last. Home of the famous Christmas Stroll Scarf. 33 Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Stroll at Murray’s There’s something for everyone on your list at Murray’s Toggery Shop, a destination store for four generations at the top of Main Street. Extended hours for Stroll. 62 Main Street. 10 AM to 7 PM - Holiday Special at Easy Street Cantina Holiday Lobster Bisque Special: $5.95 cup & $7.95 bowl; Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallops & more, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 10:30 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM to 2 PM - Brunch at Proprietors Breakfast treats & savory favorites. 9 India St. 508-228-7477. 11 AM to 2 PM - Christmas Stroll Brunch with Live Music The smooth sounds of Matthew Hutchinson at the piano on our terrace during brunch at The Nantucket Hotel during Stroll Weekend at 77 Easton Street. Reservations Suggested: 508-228-4730. 11 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Celebration & Sale Stop by for butter cookies and homemade glogg and enjoy a storewide sale through the holidays at Freedman’s of Nantucket, 14 Centre St. 12 to 1 PM - Wreath Making Class Join Liz Morcone de Souza as she guides you through the creation of your own custom decorated double-face balsam wreath. Cost $55, preregistration is required. liz@bartlettsfarm.com 12 to 2 PM - “Baby, It’s Cold Outside!” Drop by to sip on a little spiked hot cocoa. At Epernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernaywines.com. 508.228.2755 12:55 PM - Bolshoi Ballet: “The Lady of the Camellias” The Bolshoi breathes new life into John Neumeier’s tragic masterpiece, inspired by Alexandre Dumas’ novel and accompanied by Chopin’s exquisite score. Showing at The Dreamland Main Theatre, 17 South Water Street. $20; Child/Senior $18. 1 PM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck and the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at the corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Children $10. 1 to 2 PM - Free Concert Ivan Schwieger (violin) and Kevin Yang (piano) offer an afternoon of classical music in Great Hall of the Atheneum, 1 India Street. 2 PM - “The Nutcracker” on Ice at Nantucket Ice Exhibition featuring Nantucket “Island Waves” with Learn to Skate and Skating Club Students. At 3:15 pm Santa arrives on a Zamboni to skate with everyone! Holiday treats & festivities. One Admission to Exhibition and Skating Event: $10, Youth $6. 10 Backus Lane 228-2516. 2 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 2 PM - Notorious Nantucket Tour for Age 13+ Hear hidden history of Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else
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on a 2/3 mi, 80 min walk. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 2 to 6 PM - Cookie Decorating at Easy Street Cantina Decorate cookies for the holiday with your family in the Nantucket Cookie Company at corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418. 3 to 5 PM - It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Bubbles! With a name like Épernay, one of the main villages in the Champagne region of France, why buy your sparkling wine anywhere else? At Epernay. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernaywines.com. 508.228.2755 4 PM - NCMC Ensembles Around Town NCMC Jazz Band held at Summer Street Church.
4 PM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Did you know that a sea captain could be away for as long as 5 years? Some women went whaling with their husbands; others became involved in astronomy, the Temperance Crusade, Women’s Suffrage, the Abolitionist Movement & the Underground Railroad. Hear their stories. Meet at the corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Children $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s oldest Ghost Walk features 5 haunted spots. Led by original guide: 1 mi., 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens.$5 Age 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min early at corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum Fence. 508-332-0953 5:30 PM - Special Stroll Dinner at BPG Finish Stroll Weekend with a special Sunday Dinner in the Brant Point Grill in The White Elephant Hotel, 50 Easton Street. Half-price on all food, while it lasts. Reservations: 508-228-2500 5:30 to 9:30 PM - Christmas Stroll Dinner with Live Music Celebrate the end of Stroll Weekend at The Nantucket Hotel with dinner at our Breeze restaurant, 77 Easton Street. 20% of this event’s proceeds will benefit the Nantucket Food Pantry and Nantucket Rental Assistance. Live music by Sean Lee on our terrace from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Reservations Suggested: 508-228-4730. 7 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. During our walk, you will hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & the ghostly tales of its past. We visit houses that have stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted places. Meet at the corner of Main and Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15;Children $10. 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music at Brant Point Grill Sean Lee & The Druids perform live in the Brant Point Grill Bar, 50 Easton St. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 10 AM to 2 PM - Happy Hanukkah from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Hanukkah activity page! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 10 AM to 5 PM - Merry Christmas from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Christmas activity page and surprise! continued on page 51
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Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 2:30 to 4 PM - Kids on Ice - Grades 1 - 12 Free after school skating for children from grades 1 - 12 at Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane. 508-228-2516. 4:30 PM - Sarah Farley Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Pizza Monday Enjoy a different selection every week priced from $6 to $10 at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street.
4 PM - Exploring Art for Ages 2-5 Art exploration for little ones & their caregivers to enjoy together. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. $5. Drop-in only, AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Wednesday Wing Night at Atlas Hot Sauced, grilled with house made blue cheese: $1 a wing & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Maker Space: Knitting & Crocheting Circle Make 8-inch squares for charity or bring your own project to work on. Beginners welcome. Atheneum, 1 India Street.
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10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund. While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar to win prizes & get a free Christmas activity page & a surprise. 41 Straight Wharf. 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Storytime for Toddlers Limited to first 15 toddlers+caregivers. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Storytime for Ages 3+ Limited to first 20 attendees. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 2:30 to 4 PM - Kids on Ice: Age 4 - Grade 5 Free after school skating for children from age 4 to 5th grade at Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane. 508-228-2516 4:30 PM - Whiskey Business featuring Tom Booze Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Bargains from Burgundy (Is There Such a Thing?) “Champagne taste on a beer budget” applies to Burgundy as well, but we can help you find what you’re looking for without the exorbitant price tag at Epernay, 1 N Beach Street. Parking in Back. 508.228.2755 5 to 9 PM - BBQ Thursday at The Brotherhood Live music by Jeff Ross and BBQ specials: half rack of ribs for $16; half BBQ chicken for $15; Combo for $22. All with baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread. The Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street. 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class A drop-in English class open to all, Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs 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.
9:30 AM - Exploring Art for Ages 2-5 Art exploration for little ones & their caregivers to enjoy together. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. $5. Drop-in only, AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. 10 AM to 5 PM - Merry Christmas from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Christmas activity page and surprise! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 10:15 to 11 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Ages 2-7 Singing games and movement activities to teach musical skills. Space limited. The Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 2 PM - National Theatre Live: “Jane Eyre” This bold & dynamic production uncovers a woman’s fight for freedom & fulfillment on her own terms. From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice & the discovery of bitter betrayal before deciding to follow her heart. Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water S. $20 & 65+/Child $18 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 6 PM - Free Community Dinner Gather together to share a beautiful meal, to serve, and be served, and to take a moment out of our busy and sometimes stressful lives to be united in love. All are welcome. American Legion Hall, Washington St. 7 PM - National Theatre Live: “Jane Eyre” This bold & dynamic production uncovers a woman’s fight for freedom & fulfillment on her own terms. From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice & the discovery of bitter betrayal before deciding to follow her heart. Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water S. $20 & 65+/Child $18
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 7:50 AM - Birding Field Trip with Linda Loring Nature Foundation Led by experienced ornithologist Vern Laux; destination depends on weather. Meet at 110 Eel Point Road for a 8 am departure. $10. 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Carnivorous Critters & Crafts for Ages 3-6 Meet a live animal or one from our collections, hear a related story, and make a themed craft to take home. Parents are free-of-charge; fee per child is $10. Pre-register at mariamitchell.org or call 508-228-9198. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund. While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar to win prizes & get a free Christmas activity page & a surprise. 41 Straight Wharf. 10:15 AM - Free Dance(sing) Movement, Ages 10 mos-3 yrs Creative movement class; limited to first 15 children + caregiver. Tickets at Children’s Desk when library opens. Atheneum , 1 India St. 11:30 AM to 9 PM - Whiskey Wednesday A classic whiskey cocktail is highlighted all day and evening at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 3:15 to 4 PM - Free Dance(Sing) Movement for Ages 3-5 Creative movement class; limited to first 15 kids. Tickets at Children’s Desk 30 min before. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 4 to 4:45 PM - Free Yoga for Ages 6+ Beginner’s yoga class; limited to first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk 30 min before program. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund. While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar to win prizes & get a free Christmas activity page & a surprise. 41 Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Fun at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb & Doug Sosebee. 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. 3 to 4:30 PM - Holiday Craft Workshop A fun afternoon of holiday crafts and treats, for kids age 6-10. Pre-registration required: 508-228-0722 or nantucketarts.org 4 PM - Chicken Take Home Dinner Special Specially priced rotisserie chicken dinner, hot and ready to take home with 2 sides. While it lasts. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 4 to 8 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 250 nativity scenes displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $10 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 9 PM - Fried Chicken Friday at The Brotherhood Half a fried chicken with buttermilk biscuit, mashed potatoes, pan gravy, vegetable for $15. The Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street. continued on page 60
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Advertiser Directory Antiques The Antiques Depot
508-228-1287 23 Federal Street
Open daily One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops
One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antiques shops, THE ANTIQUES DEPOT offers an exciting and unusual collection of 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture, art, accessories, and an extensive collection of decoys. Stop by their new location at 23 Federal St. and browse through a shop filled with treasures. Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 43 years of experience on Nantucket, and you’ll find their prices reasonable. THE ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. NantucketAntiquesDepot.com
Apparel & Accessories Blue Beetle Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Gifts
508-228-3227 Oopen 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
Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
508-228-5450 4 Federal Street
johnstonscashmere.com A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings.
Joy West Collection
508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street
Open Daily - Experience Joy! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions
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! www.joyjewelry.com
Milly and Grace Open daily, featuring Christmas Gifts & Holiday Decor Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts
508-901-5051 2 Washington Street
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! millyandgrace.com
Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4; extended hours for Stroll Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com
Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages
508-228-1030 17 Main Street Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554
Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided name-brand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and year-round. Fax number: 508-228-6568. www.nobbyshop.com
Nov. 19 - New Year’s
Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street
508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street
PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients (Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Ashley Judd, Martha Stewart, Liv Tyler, Tommy Hilfiger, and more) as it is for its custom fitted straw hats & handbags, classic striped sailor shirts, and signature hatboxes, Peter Beaton proudly offers “all the best for your family— from hat to toe.” Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. www.peterbeaton.com
Peter England Open Thanksgiving & Stroll Weekends Luxury knitwear handloomed in the USA
508-228-1977; 508-325-5527 3 & 11 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. peterenglandnantucket.com
Scrub Oak Open from 10am until 5pm. Unique gifts for all ages!
508-228-2458 10 Straight Wharf
Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature both lesser-known and perennially admired designers such as: Ace&Jig, Matta, Loup Charmant, Isobel & Cleo, TEN, Lauren Manoogian, John Derian, Doug Johnston, Astier de Villatte, A Peace Treaty, Baggu, I. Ronni Kappos, and Jeanne Van Etten. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, artwork by John Carruthers, and a small selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com
Sweet Liddle... Open through Stroll. Eco-luxury, apparel for men & women, and other irresistibles
508-228-3214 40 Centre Street
SWEET LIDDLE... Sells a Nantucket style that is both a mix of bohemian and luxury accented with one of a kind pieces to mix and match. You will find shoes and beautifully crafted handbags. As well as jewelry made on the premises by the owner and curator Emilly Brooke Rubin, a local designer. There is also a well stocked pharmacy of lotions and potions, lip balms and scents among many other fine irresistables.
Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store
508-325-8884
Open Mon-Sat Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Locally owned and operated 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road) THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across— stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket Open daily Check the Calendar for openings
508-228-0294 19 Washington St.
nantucketarts.org The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & Seward Johnson Gallery is the only gallery that exclusively shows the work of Nantucket artists. Over the years, it has become the primary source for art on the island. The downtown building hosts a year-round schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and community-oriented arts events like our annual museum-quality exhibition drawn from the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one or several of our many wonderful art classes.
Cromartie Gallery
508-221-6293 James Cromartie’s paintings are “quiet, elusive, and tranquil” and in collections in 125 countries. 23a Old South Wharf There’s been excitement at the Cromartie Gallery this year. Mr. Cromartie’s name was added to a list, put out by Glencoe, a division of Time, as one of the most influential artists of the last 500 years. Google “Cromartie Artists and Their Works,” to see who else made it. cromartiegallery.com
G. S. Hill Gallery Open daily. Stroll Drawing Sat., Dec. 5 at 4 pm 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. Stop by Christmas Stroll Friday & Saturday for a free raffle ticket: drawing at 4pm on Saturday. www.gshill.com
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Advertiser Directory Ireland Galleries
508-228-1907 13 Old South Wharf Open Daily - Holiday Sale Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art! If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs.
Made on Nantucket Open weekends Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts
508-228-0110 9 and 18 Old South Wharf
MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the season at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss the new S&K Collection of vintage bakelite with a contemporary twist! New 2015 artists include Buzz Williams and Andrew Jackson. We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Rod Cole, and Lisa Maxell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, 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). Featuring for the holiday season Paul Michetti’s art, pre-owned art, and many gifts that benefit CatTrap Nantucket.
Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist Studio by Appointment
508-332-2553 Unique Textile and Print Art and Accessories
Miki shows regularly at the Artists Association of Nantucket. To visit her studio, please call 508-332-2553. www.mikilovett.com
Nantucket Carving & Folk Art Open Year-Round Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models
508-325-7463 167 Orange Street
On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop and treasures such as carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards carved by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. He is responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. www.nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com
Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints Open Weekends - 10% OFF WITH THIS AD! The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku
508-325-1842 17 Old South Wharf
Robert Foster Fine Art
508-221-3056 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s)
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. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India. Voted “Best of Nantucket” 2013, 2014, and 2015. www.RobertFosterFineArt.com
Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery
508-228-0014
10% to 50% off everything in the gallery 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. We hope you will come and visit our gallery to experience the island from an artists’ perspective. Open Thanksgiving, Stroll, and weekends through December with a very special sale! www.sosebeestudio.com
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Bike Rentals Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.
508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf
Grandpa Harvey Young started YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP in 1931. He ran the bike rental store down on Steamboat Wharf until 1954, when his son Roger took over. Now the third generation is running the shop. With more than 70 years of experience, YOUNG’s provides you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket Island. They use the best bikes, CANNONDALE and TREK. They are kept clean, safe and well maintained and they are rented to you with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Experience a Nantucket family tradition. YOUNG’s Bicycle Shop, the “Cycle-Logical way” to see Nantucket Island. Watch for the famous sidewalk sign www.youngsbicycleshop.com with the revolving wheel.
Books & Publications CALL NANTUCKET
508-228-9165 ext. 110 The fully searchable Nantucket telephone book for your cell phone The island’s “Little Black Book” Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s telephone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company to call! Our app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD for iPhones, Android, and tablets. NantucketDirectory.com
The Hidden Forest by Daintry Jensen Available at Mitchell’s Book Corner & your favorite bookseller #2 Pick by the Huffington Post on list of books for girls Summer ‘15! “A lynx that speaks, roses with secret powers, a terrifying Merqueen who will stop at nothing to have her way, and one girl with a ton of moxie—Will she save the day? The Hidden Forest, Daintry Jensen’s magical chapter book debut, opens up an enchanted world along the shores of Nantucket that children of all ages will love.” — Suzanne Kingsbury, author of The Summer Fletcher Greel Loved Me This book is available on Nantucket at Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main Street and at your favorite bookseller. www.daintryjensen.com
On This Day in Nantucket History
by Amy Jenness available at Mitchell’s Book Corner and The Whaling Museum Gift Shop Quirky & fascinating stories that shaped this island Nantucket is much more than beautiful beaches and sailboats. One day at a time, author Amy Jenness offers up quirky and fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped this remote island. On August 11, 1841, Frederick Douglass made his first antislavery speech at the Nantucket Atheneum. The Great Fire of July 13, 1846, devastated the island, forcing residents to rebuild what they lost. On December 5, 1981, a nor’easter stranded nearly two thousand visitors and forced seventeen pilot whales to come ashore. Read a story a day or month at a time. Celebrate an entire year of Nantucket history. ON THIS DAY IN NANTUCKET HISTORY is available for sale at Mitchell’s Book Corner and the Whaling Museum Gift Shop.
Will Poole’s Island by Timothy Weed
Gyotaku is the art of creating prints of genuine fish on delicate handmade rice paper. This art form captures and reproduces the exact characteristics and features of an individual fish. First practiced in the early 1800s in Asia, Gyotako provided an accurate means of measuring and recording a commercial fisherman’s actual catch. At PETE’S FRESH FISH PRINTS, Pete’s art expresses a variety of compositions, textures, and colors through this unique art form, breaking through yet keeping with the traditional boundaries. Stop by to see his unique art and variety of holiday gifts, including prints, notecards, placemats, coasters, and serving trays. BRING IN THIS AD FOR 10% OFF! www.freshfishprints.com
Open for the holiday season Exhibiting Nantucket’s Leading Artists
Nov. 19 - New Year’s
www.timweed.net
Available at Mitchell’s Book Corner, the NHA Museum Store, and on Amazon.com “Immersive . . . This riveting portrayal of early Colonial New England shines a speculative but compelling light on the time and place.” — Kirkus Reviews Nantucket, 1643. A dangerous collision of societies, an epic sea voyage, and the making of an unforgettable friendship. Will Poole’s Island is a tale of adventure, mystery, and wonder in which a young man discovers that he is destined for more than his narrow upbringing led him to expect. Named to Bank Street College of Education’s Best Books of the Year and selected as Pick of the Month at Nantucket Bookworks. Read more at www.timweed.net
Yesterday’s Island CELEBRATING OUR 45th YEAR! Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide
508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 45 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter at the top of Nantucket.net www.yesterdaysisland.com
Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner Open daily with book signings Nov. 27 & Dec. 5 Great Fall Reads & more!
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
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Advertiser Directory Nantucket Bookworks
508-228-4000 25 Broad Street
Open daily. Books, gifts, and holiday decor. Books, Cards, & Unique Holiday & Stocking Gifts
NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books. In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading. www.nantucketbookworks.com Ask about a free gift & autographed books.
Murray Camp
508-325-4600 Think Summer! Box 3437, Nantucket, MA 02584 More fun than you can imagine for kids 4 to 14... Registration forms for summer 2016 online 2/1/16 Kids can enjoy Nantucket, too! Especially kids enrolled in MURRAY CAMP, the island’s oldest summer day camp for children ages 4 to 14. The enriching activities include swimming lessons, tennis, sailing, clay, painting, yoga, 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. murraycampnantucket.com
Car Rentals Affordable Rentals
508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street
AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. www.affrentals.com
Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental Open daily, year-round We’re at the airport & we’ll meet the boat.
508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport
NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL has been voted “The Best of Nantucket” in the car rental category each of the last five years. We offer service and value not found elsewhere on the island. Once you become a WINDMILL customer, it’s doubtful you’ll rent from any other company when on Nantucket. Daily, weekly, monthly and extended rates are available. We accept Amex, MC, Visa, Diner’s Club, and Discover. Commercial accounts available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227. www.NantucketAutoRental.com
Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service
508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf
Young’s Bicycle Shop is the most convenient car and Jeep rental shop to either ferry. We have fuel efficient Honda Fits and sedans. We also have 2 door Jeeps and 4 door Jeep Wranglers. We offer fuel efficient sedans and rugged Jeep Wrangler 4 X 4’s in both the 2 door and 4 door variants complete with the town beach permit and Great Point permit. Come see why we are the “Cycle-Logical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals! www.youngsbicycleshop.com
Children’s Apparel Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4; extended hours for Stroll Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket Open daily Classes & Workshops for all ages
508-228-0294 24 Amelia Drive
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from three to ninety-three. nantucketarts.org
Coaching/Consulting
Camps for Kids
Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds
Nov. 19 - New Year’s
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com
Coaching at the Corner
508-332-1505
Thursday morning chats at Mitchell’s Book Corner Life and success skills coaching Get a great start to your Thursday mornings – join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner. Discussions start at 8:30 AM sharp and end at 9:30 am. $15 at the door, packages available. The October 8 chat is “How to Masterfully Answer the Impromptu Question.” On October 22, the topic is “ How to Stay Sane when Difficult People Push Your Buttons.” Details at CoachingatTheCorner.com CoachingatTheCorner.com
Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free sample available: just ask!
508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf
AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com
Nantucket Candy Company
508-228-0667 Open Daily - BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays 48 Centre Street THE NANTUCKET CANDY COMPANY is pleased to be offering many local favorites. They offer all sorts of candies including: homemade turtles, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, Jelly Belly jelly beans and many other wonderful candies! Bring in our ad in this paper for 10% off your purchase. www.nantucketcandy.com
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Open year-round - Sweet Holiday Gifts for All! Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981
508-228-5814 Zero India Street
Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on the Food Network’s “Food Finds” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch, Coco the Whale™ chocolate truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist Almonds splashed with sea salt. The Nantucket Chocolatier’s artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition gift tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. nantucketchocolate.com
Consignment & Thrift Island Treasures 17B North Beach Street Mon-Fri 10am-5pm+Wed. eve from 6-8; Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.
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Advertiser Directory Contests 2016 PHOTO CONTEST Deadline September 12, 2016 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net
508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
This annual photo contest has been a popular way to share you photos of Nantucket with the world. The 2015 contest has ended—a selection of images will be in our Autumn edition and even more can be seen online at nantucket.net starting October 1. The 2016 Contest has begun: DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2016. 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-resolution. www.nantucket.net/photos/contest.php
Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest
508-228-9165 Share photos of your wedding and win cash! Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. By entering our contest, you give us permission to publish your photos online at www.NantucketWeddings.com and to use for promotional purposes, so do not send copyrighted photos. www.nantucketweddings.com
Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store
508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)
Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated
Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier. They offer personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps and metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color banners and posters—stop in and see their samples! And, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Craft Show Christmas Stroll Crafts Show
508-228-5755
Friday, December 4 from 1-7pm and Saturday, December 5 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.
Sustainable Nantucket Artisans Thanksgiving Show sponsored by Sustainable Nantucket Preservation Hall, 11 Centre St, 2nd floor Nov. 27 from 1-6:30 pm; Nov. 28 from 10am-4pm 508-228-3399 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. 27 from 1 to 6:30 pm, and Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 am to 4 pm. www.SustainableNantucket.org
Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge
Sweet Inspirations Cranberry Creations Open year-round - Sweet Holiday Gifts for All! Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981
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 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 mouthwatering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com
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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. These Nantucket Chocolatier original Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured 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 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, ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket, and NantucketChocolate.com. Open year-round. Complimentary tastings. nantucketchocolate.com
Furniture & Home Accessories Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 20% to 50% off Storewide! Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs 9 Wampanoag Way ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com - 20% to 50% OFF storewide! www.arrowheadfurniture.com
Freedman’s of Nantucket 35TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY-STROLL SALE - 50% off 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. Freedman’s now has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks and a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture that look like they came out of a “gentlemen’s library.” Prices vary from $15 to $6,500.
Gifts Brooke Boothe Design
Friday, Dec. 4 from 1-7 pm, Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 am-5 pm upstairs at 11 Centre Street, Preservation Institute Representing 40 Island Artisans & Craftspeople
Free sample available: just ask!
Nov. 19 - New Year’s
Personalize your home & your life 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 35TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY-STROLL SALE - 50% off Gifts, Sculptures ,and Home & Garden Accessories
508-228-3291 14 Centre Street
An extraordinary & wonderful collection of handmade objects d’art for the home and garden designed by Freedman and created by him in small villages throughout the world. Bracelets & bangles, jewelry boxes, handbags, handcrafted frames, gorgeous mirrors and wall decor, a grand assortment of handmade home accents, & so much more! Freedman has one of the largest collections of unique nautical objects & nautical clocks you will ever see. There is a splendid collection of leather accessories and furniture that look like they came out of a “gentlemen’s library.” These subjects make the perfect wedding gift. Prices vary from $15 to $6,500.
Hill’s of Nantucket Open daily. Stroll Drawing Sat., Dec. 5 at 4 pm 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. Stop by Christmas Stroll Friday & Saturday for a free raffle ticket: drawing at 4pm on Saturday. www.gshill.com
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Advertiser Directory Island Weaves 508-221-8343 20 Old South Wharf Stunning selection of handwoven gifts Heirloom quality handwoven throws, rugs, shawls, baby blankets Weaver Karin Ganga Sheppard grew up on Nantucket and learned her craft from two master weavers. Her products are crafted from high-quality natural fibers and include throws made from silk, alpaca, cotton, chenille, and mohair. Karin’s versatile line also includes multi-fiber scarves, washable cotton baby blankets, and rugs made from recycled towels, jeans and khaki pants. You can find a wonderful selection in the weaving studio or she will work with you to help you choose just the right color for a custom order. “I pride myself on making heirloomquality goods,” she says. “For example, the wedding shawl can find later use as a christening blanket, or as a wrap for a night out.” Visit her on Old South Wharf to watch the magic of a working weaving studio. www.IslandWeaves.com
Made on Nantucket Open weekends Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts
508-228-0110 9 and 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, and Amy Burrough. Don’t miss the new S&K Collection of vintage bakelite with a contemporary twist! We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses.
Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop Home of the Christmas Stroll Scarf! Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs
508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf
Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate summer with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. HOME OF THE CHRISTMAS STROLL SCARF and up www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com to 50% off selected merchandise for the holidays.
Salt Open for Thanksgiving & Stroll Uncommon gifts, unique jewelry, clothing, & more
508-228-1128 19 Old South Wharf
We welcome you to come discover singular clothing and handbags, sophisticated beachwear, unique jewelry and uncommon gifts in our relaxed, seaside setting at , 19 Old South Wharf. Owner Jennifer Devlin is a Nantucket native bringing selectively-curated designer clothing and goods to the crushed-shell paths of Old South Wharf. Open for Thanksgiving and saltnantucket.com Christmas Stroll.
Scrub Oak Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm. Unique gifts for all ages!
508-228-2458 10 Straight Wharf
Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature both lesser-known and perennially admired designers such as: Ace&Jig, Matta, Loup Charmant, Isobel & Cleo, TEN, Lauren Manoogian, John Derian, Doug Johnston, Astier de Villatte, A Peace Treaty, Baggu, I. Ronni Kappos, and Jeanne Van Etten. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, artwork by John Carruthers, and a small selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com
Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday
508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)
Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.
Tellus Open Daily
508-825-5349 Products safe for the Earth and the consumer
Tellus offers products that are safe for both, the Earth and the consumer - sustainable home decor & accents, recycled and reusable items, fair trade sourced handmade jewelry and accessories. Also featuring paintings by some new Nantucket artists. Tellus strives to be socially responsible, at the same time enjoys being a part of and supporting the island community. Find us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe
Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital
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
508-825-8100 57 Prospect St
24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000
Since 1911, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more. www.nantuckethospital.org
Home Decor & Accessories Milly and Grace
508-901-5051 2 Washington Street
Open daily, featuring Christmas Gifts & Holiday Decor 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 adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place! www.millyandgrace.com
Homes for Sale Joyce Montalbano at Congdon & Coleman Real Estate 508-325-5015 Make Nantucket your home!
Office: 57 Main Street
joycem@congdonandcoleman.com Your Nantucket dream can come true with one of the stellar listings offered by Joyce Montalbano of Congdon & Coleman Real Estate. The quintessential summer home on Lincoln Circle has water views and plenty of room to expand. If you prefer to be out of town, then the private waterfront family compound on Pocomo Road could be the perfect choice. This parcel is being sold in its entirety: 5 parcels totaling 5.29 acres. Call Joyce at 508-325-5015 or 508-325-1666 to see these or other Nantucket properties.
Ice Skating Nantucket Ice Public Skating & Skating Classes & Clinics Public Skating, Summer Clinics for Kids, & More
508-228-2516 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-to-Skate Classes, Summer Clinics for kids, hockey for all ages. Holiday on Ice & Skate with Santa December 6. Breakfast Skate on Christmas Eve. New Year’s Skating Celebration noon to 2pm. www.nantucketice.org
Internet Nantucket.net
508-228-6777 Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket! The island’s premier web portal Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to www.Nantucket.net. www.nantucket.net
Island Giving Maria Mitchell Association Annual Gifts Have a Daily Impact Camps, Excursions, Classes for all ages
508-228-9198 4 Vestal Street
Annual gifts have a daily impact; during this time of giving, please consider a donation to the Maria Mitchell Association. Your gift helps us to offer award-winning science programs and camps. It keeps our telescopes focused on the night sky for researchers and citizen scientists. Your gift supports our aquarium and natural science museum, and keeps the spirit of Maria Mitchell alive. mariamitchell.org
Nantucket Preservation Trust
Hats
Nov. 19 - New Year’s
Your support matters! Don’t erase the past...give your gift today!
508-228-1387 PO Box 158, Nantucket, MA 02554
Help preserve Nantucket’s architectural heritage for present and future generations — become a member of NANTUCKET PRESERVATION TRUST today! Become a 2016 member of the NPT at the $250 level or above, and be invited to a special tour of 55 Union Street during Preservation Month in June of 2016. Join us and see what is possible! nantucketpreservation.org
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Advertiser Directory Akimbo Beads & Things
508-901-5032 119B Pleasant Street
AKIMBO, Nantucket’s bead shop, has all the supplies you’ll need to create your own beautiful jewelry. You’ll find gemstones and pearls, and beads of glass, ceramic, and metal. Findings include ear wires, clasps, toggles, jump rings, and crimping materials as well as leather, cord, hemp, wire, and ribbon for stringing. Call us to sign up for classes! We’re open Mon.-Sat. — come in with your friends and create some beautiful jewelry for the holidays. Our Akimbo Jewelry Kit makes a wonderful holiday gift! Each kit includes all you need to create a beautiful piece of holiday jewelry.
Blue Beetle Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts
508-228-3227 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
Clay Twombly Open Monday-Saturday from 11 am Special Stroll Celebration Friday, December 4 Prayer Beads, Intentional Jewelry, Unique Gifts, & Art
508-332-3407 upstairs at 2 Union Street
Clay’s unique prayer beads and intentional jewelry creations are both sacred and delightful. Also offering small works of original art, reiki-infused candles, smudge, porcelain wares by Nell Van Vorst, Tibetan singing bowls, and other special objects. Upstairs at 2 Union Street, just a few steps off Main St. Open for the holidays on Monday-Thursday from 11 to 5, Friday from 11-6, and Saturdays from 11 to 3. Join us for a special Stroll celebration on Friday evening, December 4. www.ClayTwombly.com
de la mer Open for the holidays Fashionably beautiful and precious
508-228-1923 16 Old South Wharf
GIA Graduate Gemologist Jackie Robinson returns to Nantucket from Palm Beach with a stunning selection of her visionary pearl designs. She uses pearls in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and colors: South Sea, Tahitian, Japanese Akyoa, and more. Her designs are worn by Ann Romney, Gwenyth Paltrow, Diane Keaton, and many more, and she is the original designer of pearls on suede. She has brought a line of clothing acquired from her worldwide travels of France, Italy, St. Barths, and Belgium. Visit Jackie downtown at 16 Old South Wharf.
Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Design Open through Stroll. Become a devotee or wander in for a peek
508-228-3214 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.
G. S. Hill Gallery Open daily. Stroll Drawing Sat., Dec. 5 at 4 pm Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company
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. Stop by Christmas Stroll Friday & Saturday for a free raffle ticket: drawing at 4pm on Saturday. www.gshill.com
Jessica Hicks Nantucket 508-228-6003 Special promotions Fri, Sat, Sun. of Stroll Weekend + a Stroll celebration Friday, Dec. 4 from 5-8pm 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, and is now in a new location at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Here, local devotees can snap up their favorite pieces, and see the line the way that Hicks envisioned it: all in one place. Jessica hand makes each piece in her studio. She believes that when you buy something from a designer it should actually be made by the designer. Special promotions
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all during Stroll Weekend! Plus her annual Party on Dec. 3 from 5:30-8pm in The Pink Room at The Pearl on Federal Street and a very special Stroll Friday celebration Dec. 4 from 5-8pm in her studio at 2 Union Street. www.JessicaHicks.com
Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket
508-228-0229 21 Centre Street
Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry
Jewelry Open Mon.-Sat. from 11am to 5:30 pm Nantucket’s Bead Shop
Nov. 19 - New Year’s
JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. www.thejewelersgallery.com
Johnstons of Elgin
508-228-5450 4 Federal Street
Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories 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. johnstonscashmere.com
Jola 508-325-6999 Studio-Gallery of goldsmith and designer JOLAnta Gutnik 29 Centre Street www.mermaids-and-motorcycles.com Passionate statements... 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...
Michael Kanes Lightship Baskets
508-228-1548 18A Sparks Avenue
Stunning basketweave earrings, bracelets, necklaces
Nothing expresses your love for Nantucket like a piece from the Michael Kane Jewelry Collection. Beautiful basketweave earrings and rings with Tahitian pearls, diamonds, gold shells, and more; basketweave necklaces and bracelets with gorgeous adornments; stunning barretts, and more. Available in their mid-island shop and at michaelkaneslightshipbaskets.com. As always, "The Quality Speaks for Itself." michaelkaneslightshipbaskets.com
Nantucket Pearl Company Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list! American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry
508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf
Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearls.com
Pageo Give the gift that sparkles; Storewide savings up to 50% 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. Storewide savings up to 50% for the holidays! www.pageo.com
Skar Designs 508-325-6228 Adorn Yourself in Love “Skar Fine” now available at 50 Main Street Nantucket Inspired Pieces at Blue Beetle, Haulover, Vis-a-Vis, Nantucket Perfume Co. Now in her twenty-seventh year of jewelry design, Renee Scarfone Gillies’ beachy Bohemian creations are a stand-out in the crowd. Her original sunburst motifs, hand-stamped 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. Ask for Skar Designs at Blue Beetle, Vis-a-Vis, Haulover, and Nantucket Perfume Company. And SKAR FINE, a limited selection of their classic Nantucketinspired pieces in 14k gold, now available in The Trinity Collection, 50 Main Street. www.skardesigns.com
Susan Lister Locke Gallery Gifts for everyone on your list! New season, new look!
508-228-2132; 508-221-0531 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
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Advertiser Directory with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.221.0531 or 508.228.2132. www.susanlisterlocke.com
Massage & Spa Services Life Massage & Spa
508-221-5412 13C Amelia Drive
Walk-ins welcome or call for an appointment Winter Specials and Gift Cards for Holiday Gifts
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
Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More! More than just a movie theatre
508-332-4822 17 South Water Street
The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation is dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of digital entertainment and education in one of America’s oldest theaters. Don’t miss the New Year’s Show featuring Tomas Kubinek, Miracle Man on December 31. 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, Dec. 5 & Saturday, Dec. 6
Pets 508-228-5477 Cold Noses Open daily Free personalizing of ornaments noon to 3pm on Dec. 5 A special downtown pet boutique Straight Wharf 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 Mon-Sat—perfect gifts for pets Pet supplies and gifts: “We’re more than just pet food”
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! nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org
Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 20% to 50% off Storewide! Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs 9 Wampanoag Way ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. 20% to 50% OFF storewide! www.arrowheadnursery.com
508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street
Convenient mid-island location. GERONIMO’S complete selection of pet supplies and accessories includes collars, toys, treats & items made exclusively for our shop. We specialize in dog, cat, bird, and small animal food and supplies with a wide variety of feeders and seed for wild birds. We also have unique gifts for your favorite pet person. www.geronimos.com
Shoes & Handbags Johnstons of Elgin
Movies & Theatre Dreamland Foundation
Nov. 19 - New Year’s
Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
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. johnstonscashmere.com
Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4; extended hours for Stroll Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com
ViVi G Shoes
508-228-0411 25 Centre Street
Open daily - 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
Special Events Artisans Market Thanksgiving Show
508-228-3399 sponsored by Sustainable Nantucket Preservation Hall, 11 Centre St, 2nd floor Nov. 27 from 1-6:30 pm; Nov. 28 from 10am-4pm 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. 27 from 1 to 6:30 pm, and Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 am to 4 pm. www.SustainableNantucket.org
Festival of Trees December 5-31 More than 80 festively decorated trees on display
508-228-1894 Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St.
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
Festival of Wreaths Wed. November 25, 27-29
508-228-1894 Wreaths on display in the Whaling Museum
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Advertiser Directory FESTIVALS WREATHS. The Festival of Wreaths opens on Nov. 25 at 10am and continues Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28 from 10 to 5 pm. Sunday, November 29, the festival is open from 10am to 2pm, when the Silent Auction Winners will be announced. The festival is held in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. The display is closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 26. www.nha.org
Holiday House Tour 508-228-5269 Friday, Dec. 4 from 4-7 pm Tour decorated homes in Town & Live Music Tickets $45 to house tour, live music, and Festival of Trees The 33rd 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. Tour 73 & 77 Main st, 6 Pine St, 3 & 6 Charter St, and 10 & 15 Fair St. 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. MonFri to Dec. 2,at Visitors Centre on Federal St from Dec. 2-4, and at the houses the day of the tour. Tickets also at www.fonps.org. Proceeds benefit The Friends of Nantucket Public Schools. www.fonps.org
Nantucket Atheneum Cold Turkey Plunge
508-228-1110
Nov. 19 - New Year’s
Raven’s Walk
508-257-4586
See calendar of events for dates & times of walks Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England” Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her History of Nantucket Walk, 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 Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse with Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks, & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times of walks, see the Calendar of events in this publication. www.ravens-walk.com
Tours by Bike Nantucket Bike Tours 508-825-5362 Call for tour schedule 31 Washington Street nantucketbybike.com Voted #1 on Trip Advisor’s “Outdoor Activities” on Nantucket Join us on a Nantucket Bike Tour as we pedal you through town center, around various historical locations, and even out to Cisco Brewery! Our tours are a comfortable and active way to experience the highlights of Nantucket. We provide the bikes, helmets, water bottles, and interactive, passionate guides to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience. Please book your tour in advance or call us to learn about our custom tours.
Accepting pledges through Thanksgiving A Thanksgiving Tradition to benefit the Atheneum
Toys
The Annual COLD TURKEY PLUNGE is almost here! This annual Atheneum fundraiser features hundreds of spectators and swimmers who brave the cold waters at Children’s Beach on Thanksgiving morning to benefit the Weezie Library for Children. Pick up a plunge card to participate in the Annual Cold Turkey Plunge at www.firstgiving.com/nantucketatheneum www.nantucketatheneum.org/
Sunglasses Summer Shades Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses
508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf
Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Oliver Peoples, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Rayban, Tom Ford, Smith, Michael Kors, Burberry, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.
Theatre Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Now Playing: A CHRISTMAS CAROL a musical based on the story by Charles Dickens
The Toy Boat Open Daily - Kids Raffle Dec. 5 Specializing in handmade & imported toys
508-228-4305 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St
TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 50 years. Playing through December 13 is a musical version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. “A Christmas Carol is soaring, delightful musical theatre with a treasure house of beautiful, evocative music...every element contributes to the joy of the occasion.” - Talkin’ Broadway. This special performance is performed in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 or visit TheatreWorkshop.com. theatreworkshop.com
Tours - Van Gail’s Tours, Inc.
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.
Tours - Walking Nantucket Walking Tours
508-332-0953
See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Voted “Best of Nantucket” 3 years in a row Scheduled tours through Stroll & private tours year-round 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: Fifty Shades of Fabulous: the Story of Nantucket, Into the Heart of the Seas: the History of Nantucket Whaling, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, Nantucket’s Historic Mansions, 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.
508-228-4552 Straight Wharf #41
THE TOY BOAT, the island’s oldest specialty toy store, represents handmade and unusual items including those designed and made on the island. Locally made toys include bears, dolls, a mermaid who lives in her own shell, creative art kits, games and puzzles. The “Harbor Series” is a group of boats, lighthouses, and other harbor-related items designed to be used independently or collectively to replicate a harbor. Highlighting the series is the world famous “Rainbow Fleet.” Other specialty items include handblown glass marbles, matryoshka dolls, tin wind-ups, and other collectibles. Their carefully selected books emphasize local subject matter, a wide variety of which are autographed by local, national, and international authors and illustrators. Stop by the TOY BOAT for the best toys the island has to offer! Located on Straight Wharf, across from the Hy-Line. www.thetoyboat.com
Transportation Boat Hy-Line Cruises
Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”
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Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis
508-228-3949 Straight Wharf
www.hy-linecruises.com Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable highspeed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the high level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES.
Steamship Authority Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm
508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf
Nantucket is located 26 miles from Cape Cod’s mainland port of Hyannis. Take a leisurely 2 hour and 15 minute voyage on our traditional ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket. Or ride in style and luxury on board our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, which gets you to Nantucket in just one hour. steamshipauthority.com
Watches The Trinity Collection Open for Christmas Stroll Weekend Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary
508-228-7557 50 Main Street
THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces— classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specializqe in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, and Rolex—vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.
Weddings Nantucket Weddings 508-228-9165, ext. 101 Enter our Photo Contest www.NantucketWeddings.com All you need to plan a wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary This comprehensive website will guide you through all the steps to planning and holding a wedding on Nantucket. From getting the marriage license right through the honeymoon, you’ll find valuable information all in one easy-to-navigate location. SHARE THE LOVE by submitting your Engagment and Wedding Announcements FREE of charge! This website, beautifully illustrated by island photographers, has links to restaurants that host receptions and rehearsal dinners, lodging establishments, musicians, florists, and many others who will help make your day special. There are also sections devoted to honeymoons on Nantucket, anniversary celebrations, and real Nantucket weddings.
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5:30 to 6 PM - Free Pajamas & Pizza Storytime Pizza, pajamas, & stories for families with kids up to 5 years old in The Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. Register at 508-228-7285 ext. 1166. 6 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 6 to 7:30 PM - Family Movie Night - “Frosty The Snowman” Share the magic of this original Christmas classic told and sung by Jimmy Durante! Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street. 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
9 AM to 3 PM - December Delight Work by local artisans and homemade treats for sale. Benefits the NHS Class of 2015. Held at the Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Rd. 9 AM to 3 PM - Akimbo at December Delight Holiday jewelry kits from Akimbo at December Delight, Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Rd. All you need to create a beautiful piece of holiday jewelry. Also at Akimbo Mon.-Sat. at 119B Pleasant Street. 10 AM to 4 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 250 nativity scenes displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $10 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund. While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar to win prizes & get a free Christmas activity page & a surprise. 41 Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Fun at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb & Doug Sosebee. 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. 12 PM - Book Talk Barbara White talks about her Nantucket history book in the Hayloft at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 12 to 3 PM - Christmas Party for Nantucket Children The Nantucket Police Charitable Association hosts it’s annual Christmas party for Nantucket families today. Free for all at the Nantucket VFW, 22 New South Road. 12:55 PM - Met Live: “The Magic Flute” The Magic Flute enchants opera lovers with the whimsical humor & breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor’s hit production, presented in a shortened English-language version. The Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water Street. $20, $18 for students, seniors & children. 2 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 2 to 2:30 PM - Hora del Cuento Por favor reúnase con nosotros para la nueva hora del cuento. Los niños van a disfrutar de los cuentos y canciones en Español. Este programa es para niños de 0 a 5 años de edad. A new Spanish story time for kids ages 0-5 years old. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 3 to 5 PM - A Whale of a White Wine Tasting Celebrate “Home for the Holidays” by shopping local and having a ‘Whale of a Good Time’ at our luxury white wine tasting event. Double Red Tickets today ! Epernay, 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. 508.228.2755 4:30 PM - Foggy Roots Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.
Nov. 19 - New Year’s
5 to 8 PM - Annual Night of Holiday Magic Music, storytelling, & 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 & guests can stroll through the museum to enjoy the shimmering trees. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 6 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 10 AM to 4 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 250 nativity scenes displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $10 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund. While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar to win prizes & get a free Christmas activity page & a surprise. 41 Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Fun at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb & Doug Sosebee. 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. 10:30 AM to 2 PM - Brunch at Proprietors Breakfast treats & savory favorites. 9 India St. 508-228-7477. 11 AM to 2 PM - Free Fitness Day with Brunch Entree Buy a Brunch entrée at Breeze restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel & get a free day of fitness at The Nantucket Club fitness & spa facility, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 2 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket TWN brings this classic story by Charles Dickens to the stage this Holiday Season in the form of a musical with music by Alan Menken & lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at theatreworkshop.com or from the box office: 508-228-4305. 3 PM - Nantucket Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker” A family-friendly version of the beloved holiday classic.The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. $15 & Children $10 4 PM - NCMC Ensembles Around Town NCMC Chorus performing selections of The Messiah with Nantucket Philharmonic held at Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund. While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar to win prizes & get a free Christmas activity page & a surprise. 41 Straight Wharf. 2:30 to 4 PM - Kids on Ice - Grades 1 - 12 Free after school skating for children from grades 1 - 12 at Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane. 508-228-2516. 4:30 PM - Sarah Farley Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Pizza Monday Enjoy a different selection every week priced from $6 to $10 at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 6 to 7:30 PM - Stargazing with Maria Mitchell Assn. Join MMA’s astronomers for a tour of the starry sky & telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum Writer’s Group: The Moving Pen A place to meet other writers and to flex your writing muscles. Come ready to write with paper & pen. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. continued on page 61
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund. While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar to win prizes & get a free Christmas activity page & a surprise. 41 Straight Wharf. 10:15 to 11 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Ages 2-7 Singing games and movement activities to teach musical skills to the very young. Space limited. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Tuesday Rib Night at Atlas Dry rubbed, smoked, wet sauced, and grilled: $1.50 per rib & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495. 6 to 7:30 PM - Stargazing with Maria Mitchell Assn. Join MMA’s astronomers for a tour of the starry sky & telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10. 7:30 PM - Flashback Film: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation With Handlebar Cafe & Atlas, The Dreamland presents Flashback Film Series, VHS blockbusters from 80s & 90s. $25 tickets incl a pre-movie party (6 pm) at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St, with libations & bites from Atlas. Film Only $10. Dreamland’s Theater, 17 So. Water St.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 7:50 AM - Birding Field Trip with Linda Loring Nature Foundation Led by experienced ornithologist Vern Laux; destination depends on weather. Meet at 110 Eel Point Rd for 8 am departure. $10. 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Carnivorous Critters & Crafts for Ages 3-6 Meet a live animal or one from our collections, hear a related story, and make a themed craft to take home. Parents are free-of-charge; fee per child is $10. Pre-register at www.mariamitchell.org or 508-228-9198. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund! While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar and win prizes. 41 Straight Wharf. 10:15 AM - Free Dance(sing) Movement, Ages 10 mos-3 yrs Creative movement class limited to first 15 kids + caregiver. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India Street. 11:30 AM to 9 PM - Whiskey Wednesday A classic whiskey cocktail is highlighted all day and evening at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 3:15 to 4 PM - Free Dance(Sing) Movement for Ages 3-5 Creative movement class is limited to first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk 30 min. before. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St 4 to 4:45 PM - Yoga for Kids for Ages 6+ Beginner’s yoga class; limited to first 15 children. Tickets at Children’s Desk 30 min. before. Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Wednesday Wing Night at Atlas Hot Sauced, grilled with house made blue cheese: $1 a wing & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Maker Space: Knitting & Crocheting Circle Make 8-inch squares for charity or bring your own project to work on. Beginners welcome. Atheneum, 1 India Street.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 10 AM to 5 PM - Rainbow Fleet Raffle & Marbel-ous Marble Contest Stop by The Toy Boat to enter to win a set of hand carved Rainbow Fleet. Tickets $1 to benefit the Scholarship Fund. While there, guess how many marbles are in the jar to win prizes & get a free Christmas activity page & a surprise. 41 Straight Wharf. 2:30 to 4 PM - Kids on Ice: Age 4 - Grade 5 Free after school skating for children from age 4 to 5th grade at Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane. 508-228-2516 4:30 PM - Whiskey Business featuring Tom Booze Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - What You Should Be Drinking with Your Elf on the Shelf Visit the Épernay Elves to partake in a selection of wines that both you and your favorite elves will be caroling about all through the season. Epernay. 1 N Beach Street, near White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. epernaywines.com. 508.228.2755
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5 to 9 PM - BBQ Thursday at The Brotherhood Live music by Jeff Ross and BBQ specials: half rack of ribs for $16; half BBQ chicken for $15; Combo for $22. All with baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread. The Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street. 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class A drop-in English class open to all, conducted in English; no preregistration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Merry Christmas from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Christmas activity page and surprise! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Fun at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb & Doug Sosebee. 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. 10:15 to 11 AM - Nanpuppets with Lizza Space is limited. Tickets available at the Weezie Desk when library opens. Held at The Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 3 to 5 PM - Maker Space for Teens: Ugly Christmas Sweaters We will supply the sweaters and various holiday glitz and sparkle for you to embellish them. Free for ages 12 to 18; all tools & materials provided. Registration required: 508-228-1110. 4 PM - Chicken Take Home Dinner Special Specially priced rotisserie chicken dinner, hot and ready to take home with 2 sides. While it lasts. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 9 PM - Fried Chicken Friday at The Brotherhood Half a fried chicken with buttermilk biscuit, mashed potatoes, pan gravy, vegetable for $15. The Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street. 7 to 9 PM - Free Documentary: “A Movement of Movement” A film about philosophy, lifestyle, movement, & world of Pilates. Told through the eyes world renowned pilates instructors & people who have been transformed by it. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Merry Christmas from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Christmas activity page and surprise! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Fun at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb & Doug Sosebee. 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. 4:30 PM - Buckle & Shake Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party DJ Video Dance Party at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 8 AM to 6 PM - Closing Day Sale-a-bration Deep discounts on perishables today at Bartlett’s Farm until we run out. Bartlett Farm Road. The farm reopens on January 14, 2016. 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Merry Christmas from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Christmas activity page and surprise! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 continued on page 62
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10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Fun at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb & Doug Sosebee. 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. 10:30 AM to 2 PM - Brunch at Proprietors Breakfast treats & savory favorites. 9 India St. 508-228-7477. 11 AM to 2 PM - Free Fitness Day with Brunch Entree Buy a Brunch entrée at Breeze restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel & get a free day of fitness at The Nantucket Club fitness & spa facility, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730. 1 PM - Bolshoi Ballet: “The Nutcracker” This beloved holiday classic will enchant the whole family with its fairy tale setting and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Showing at The Dreamland Theatre, 17 South Water Street. Child/Senior $18 & Adult $ 20 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21 10 AM to 5 PM - Merry Christmas from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Christmas activity page and surprise! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 2:30 to 4 PM - Kids on Ice - Grades 1 - 12 Free after school skating for children from grades 1 - 12 at Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane. 508-228-2516. 4:30 PM - Sarah Farley Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Pizza Monday Enjoy a different selection every week priced from $6 to $10 at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22 10 AM to 2 PM - Happy Holidays from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat and ask for a Free Christmas activity page, Kwanzaa page OR a Free Boxing Day activity page! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 11 AM to 12 PM - Library Lego Challenge for Ages 5-10 The library will supply the Lego bricks and a challenge. Program is free but space limited. Register at nantucketatheneum.org, held at The Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Tuesday Rib Night at Atlas Dry rubbed, smoked, wet sauced, and grilled: $1.50 per rib & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 7:50 AM - Birding Field Trip with Linda Loring Nature Foundation Led by experienced ornithologist Vern Laux; destination depends on weather. Meet at 110 Eel Point Rd for 8 am departure. $10. 10 AM to 2 PM - Happy Holidays from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat and ask for a Free Christmas activity page, Kwanzaa page OR a Free Boxing Day activity page! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 10 AM to 5 PM - Merry Christmas from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Christmas activity page and surprise! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 11:30 AM to 9 PM - Whiskey Wednesday A classic whiskey cocktail is highlighted all day and evening at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Wednesday Wing Night at Atlas Hot Sauced, grilled with house made blue cheese: $1 a wing & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 9:30 AM to 12 PM - Breakfast Skate at Nantucket Ice Christmas Eve Morning Breakfast Skate at the rink. Skate any time
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from 9:30 am to noon. Breakfast treats. Public Skating prices apply. Coupons accepted. Nantucket Ice, 10 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! 10 AM to 2 PM - Merry Christmas from The Toy Boat Stop by the Toy Boat for a Free Christmas activity page and surprise! Located at 41 Straight Wharf, 508-228-4552 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Fun at Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery Meet artists Deb & Doug Sosebee. 10 to 50% off everything in the gallery, including their 2015 ornaments. Sosebee Fine Art Studio & Gallery at 8 Washington Street. 508-228-0014. 4:30 PM - Whiskey Business featuring Tom Booze Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 to 9:30 PM - Christmas Eve Dinner at The Nantucket Hotel Three-Course Prix Fixe Holiday Menu and live, festive piano music till 8:30 pm in our Grand Ballroom, 77 Easton St. $59; $29 for ages 5-12; under 5 free. Reservations Required: 508-228-4730.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 to 8:30 PM - Christmas Dinner at The Nantucket Hotel Three-Course Prix Fixe menu with holiday favorites. Live piano music till 7:30 pm in our Grand Ballroom, 77 Easton St. $59; $29 for ages 512; under 5 free. Reservations Required: 508-228-4730.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 4:30 PM - Foggy Roots Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 10:30 AM to 2 PM - Brunch at Proprietors Breakfast treats & savory favorites. 9 India St. 508-228-7477. 11 AM to 2 PM - Free Fitness Day with Brunch Entree Buy a Brunch entrée at Breeze restaurant in The Nantucket Hotel & get a free day of fitness at The Nantucket Club fitness & spa facility, 77 Easton Street. 508-228-4730.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 4:30 PM - Sarah Farley Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Pizza Monday Enjoy a different selection every week priced from $6 to $10 at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Tuesday Rib Night at Atlas Dry rubbed, smoked, wet sauced, and grilled: $1.50 per rib & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495.
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8 to 10 AM - Nantucket Walkabout: Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Guided hike led by Nantucket naturalist Peter Brace. $40; children $20. Reservations: 508-422-7466 or nantucketwalkabout.com 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM to 9 PM - Whiskey Wednesday A classic whiskey cocktail is highlighted all day and evening at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 to 9 PM - Wednesday Wing Night at Atlas Hot Sauced, grilled with house made blue cheese: $1 a wing & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees The Whaling Museum is transformed into a festive winter wonderland for the month of December. See the gorgeous display of more than 80 hand-decorated trees at 13 Broad St. 11 AM - Free Parent-Child Art Workshop Ring in a creative new year with the Artists Assoc. of Nantucket at a free, fun and glittery morning workshop, complete with a noon-year's countdown! Register at nantucketarts.org or 508-228-0722. 12 to 2 PM - New Year’s Skating Celebration at Nantucket Ice Favors, refreshments, festivities, and fun for the whole family. Coupons accepted. $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Lane. 4 PM - Tomas Kubinek in “Miracle Man” A comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian, and all-around charmer who gives audiences an utterly joyous experience they’ll remember for a lifetime performs in The Dreamland Theater, 17 S. Water St. Tickets Tickets: $10, $5 for kids at nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office. 4:30 PM - Whiskey Business featuring Tom Booze Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - New Year’s Eve at Proprietors Dinner from 5pm, then party till midnight. 9 India St. 508-228-7477. 5:30 PM - New Year’s Dinner at Fifty-Six Union Join us at Fifty-Six Union to toast the end of 2015 and the start of 2016. 5:30 PM - New Year’s Dinner at Atlas Celebrate the end of 2015 & toast 2016 around our cozy fireplace. Serving food to 9:30 pm; $55 Veuve Cliquot. 130 Pleasant St. 508.825.5495 7:30 PM - Tomas Kubinek in “Miracle Man” A comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian, and all-around charmer who gives audiences an utterly joyous experience they’ll remember for a lifetime performs in The Dreamland Theater, 17 S. Water St. Tickets Tickets: $10, $5 for kids at nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office. 8:30 PM - New Year’s Eve “Bon Voyage” Dinner A special Three-Course Prix Fixe holiday dinner in our cozy Breeze restaurant library before our Gala “A Night to Remember” Ball. $75 Reservations Required: 508-228-4730 or fb@thenantuckethotel.com. 9 PM to 1 AM - “A Night to Remember” New Year’s Eve Ball Ring in 2016 in our Grand Ballroom, 77 Easton Street transformed into
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the transatlantic SS Nantucket Hotel. Music by the Perry Rossi Orchestra; hors d’oeuvres; light bites; a dessert buffet; champagne toast. Festive, early 20th century dinner party attire suggested. $120. For adults ages 21+. Reservations Required: 508-901-1296.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 8 to 9:30 AM - Nantucket Walkabout: Gardner Farm Guided hike led by Nantucket naturalist Peter Brace. $40; kids $20. Reservations: 508-422-7466 or nantucketwalkabout.com 10 AM - New Year’s Day Brunch at Proprietors Last day till Spring to savor Proprietors fare. 9 India St. 508-228-7477. 11 AM to 2 PM - New Year’s Day Brunch Enjoy a delicious a la carte entrée and holiday cocktail or glass of champagne around our new, cozy fire pits. Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. Reservations suggested: 508-228-4730. 4:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2 4:30 PM - Buckle & Shake Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.
MONDAY, JANUARY 4 5 PM - Pizza Monday Enjoy a different selection every week priced from $6 to $10 at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 7:50 AM - Birding Field Trip with Linda Loring Nature Foundation Led by experienced ornithologist Vern Laux; destination depends on weather. Meet at 110 Eel Point Rd for 8 am departure. $10. 11:30 AM to 9 PM - Whiskey Wednesday A classic whiskey cocktail is highlighted all day and evening at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street. 5:30 to 9 PM - Wednesday Wing Night at Atlas Hot Sauced, grilled with house made blue cheese: $1 a wing & $5 Dos XX Draft at Atlas BBQ & Fish House, 130 Pleasant Street. 508-825-5495.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 5 to 9 PM - BBQ Thursday at The Brotherhood Live music by Jeff Ross and BBQ specials: half rack of ribs for $16; half BBQ chicken for $15; Combo for $22. All with baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread. The Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 5 to 9 PM - Fried Chicken Friday at The Brotherhood Half a fried chicken with buttermilk biscuit, mashed potatoes, pan gravy, vegetable for $15. The Brotherhood, 23 Broad Street.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 2 to 2:30 PM - Hora del Cuento Por favor reúnase con nosotros para la nueva hora del cuento. Los niños van a disfrutar de los cuentos y canciones en Español. Este programa es para niños de 0 a 5 años de edad. A new Spanish story time for kids ages 0-5 years old. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St.
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Have a Murray Christmas! We have the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Nantucket Reds
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