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Protecting the Island We Love by Carl Oscar Olson With a global population of over 7 billion human beings, it’s hard to imagine that any open space free of houses, highways, or high rises still exists. That is especially so for a very small and very attractive destination island like Nantucket. Short supply always equals high demand. And in spite of land being in the highest demand on the island, there are forces at work to prevent all of it from being claimed. Since it was founded in 1963, it has been the sworn duty of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation to protect both the beauty and natural history of the island for residents, visitors, and the posterity of all. Nantucket was a town lacking a planning board or tough zoning laws. It was clear to some that urban sprawl of the mainland was within view, and if action wasn’t taken the results could be devastating for the picturesque island they knew and loved. Now, with over 9,000 acres of bogs, beaches, meadows, marshes, and more in their protection, they are officially the largest landowners on the island. The first donation (and one of the smallest) occurred in 1963 and was given by Frances C. Cook. Just under an acre of land off of North Beach Street in the Brant Point area of town was destined to be a sanctuary for our feathered friends. Though its inhabitants took flight, this parcel of land was symbolic of The Foundation’s grounded and humble beginnings. This initial gift was the spark that started the fire in the minds of concerned residents and resulted in the giving of approximately 6,500 acres, over three quarters of the Foundation’s current total 8,853 acres. That is almost 1/3 of the entire landmass of Nantucket. Some say size doesn’t matter. When it comes to preserving the beauty and character of the environment surrounding us this is especially true. The largest donation of land, however, is worth a tip of the hat. Given that the

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The Ultimate FĂŞte by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits Tired of the same uneventful and even less inspiring so-called wine dinner party? Are you longing to meet other wine connoisseurs and collectors who will generously share their most coveted wine with you? Enter La FĂŞte. While the signature events of Wine Festival Weekend, including the exhilarating Gala and sold-out (and somewhat intoxicating) Grand Tasting sessions, have always been part of the main focus, La FĂŞte is a newer addition to the festival activities and may be the most prestigious of them all. What is La FĂŞte? This event is a convivial feast that brings guests together with visiting vignerons, world-renowned chefs, experienced sommeliers, and other avid wine collectors in order to taste, share, and celebrate some of the world’s greatest wines with one another. It is a wine dinner like none other, where there are no rules other than to bring your best. The evening affair commences with an elegant Welcome Reception in a venue overlooking Nantucket Harbor just before sunset. An abundant raw bar and passed hors d’oeuvres are accompanied by a glass of the featured Champagne House of the evening, perhaps Krug Grand CuvĂŠe or Taittinger’s ‘Comtes de Champagne’ Blanc de Blancs Brut. This elaborate opening ceremony is followed by a seated multi-course dinner, which is where the real entertainment begins. The concept of the evening is that everyone in attendance brings a prized bottle of wine from their collection (or a recently procured older vintage rarity) to share with the other guests at your table. Supplying a list of your wine selections to the organizers of the party ahead of time will help them to curate optimum guest seating for the best possible experience for you. This helps to ensure a well rounded portfolio of high quality wines at your table that are of similar quality to the one you will be bringing. What type of wine should you bring? For an event of this caliber, it is strongly suggested that you bring a Grand Cru, First Growth, or equivalent continued on page 17

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Fighting for Women’s Rights by Amy Jenness When 200 women and 100 men gathered in upstate New York in 1848 for America’s first women’s-rights convention, they unanimously agreed that women should be given the same freedoms as men: the right to speak publicly, pursue an education, get a job, practice a religion and own property. But when convention organizer Elizabeth Cady Stanton suggested giving women the right to vote, the group’s unity disintegrated. After intense debate and an eloquent plea in favor from famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass, they voted to keep in Stanton’s call to let a woman “exercise her inalienable right to the elective franchise.” That stance was mocked by journalists and skeptics, and only 100 of the 300 attendees voted for it. But its passage started a long and arduous fight towards giving women the right to vote. It would take 72 years. Congress voted to amend the US Constitution on May 19, 1919 and ratified the 19th Amendment the following year. And, 178 years after the convention, Hillary Clinton looks to be the first viable female candidate for US President. The 1848 convention’s co-founder and featured speaker was Nantucket-born Lucretia Coffin Mott, who said once, “I long for the day my sisters will rise, and occupy the sphere to which they are called by their high nature and destiny.” Today a strand of Stanton’s and Mott’s social justice DNA resides in every ballot, every candidate, and every new generation of activism. Lucretia Coffin was born into an island Quaker family in 1793. When she was a young teen, she moved to Philadelphia to attend a Quaker school and there met her future husband James Mott. The pair never left Philadelphia, although as her stature as a gifted orator increased, Coffin Mott traveled extensively to preach and give lectures. She began by preaching at Quaker meetings, where congregants sit silently until moved by God to speak. But her opposition to slavery compelled her begin working for change outside of her religion. Although Quakers refuse to fight in a war, they have a long and storied history of bringing about change by engaging continued on page 9

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Today’s Nantucket

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11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories & songs; limited to first 20. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Hours The Whaling Museum will be open from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7 PM - Champagne Problem & Happy Birthday Epernay Join Epernay Wine & Spirits, named after the capital city in Champagne, for our sparkling celebration to toast our 9th season with Champagnes from tiny houses. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach St. 6 PM - Movie: Criminal Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 6 to 7 PM - Free English Classes For those seeking to improve English language skills. Open to all, conducted in English. No preregistration required. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 8 PM - Galway Book Festival Chat & New Irish Literature Join Dick Burns discuss this Irish Book Fest and his new picks in Irish literature held at Mitchell’s Book Corner 54 Main Street 6:30 PM - Movie: The Huntsman - Winter’s War Showing in The Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 South Water St.

8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Shawkemo Hills Sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor, learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, & more. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main & the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at corner of Main & Centre sts. 508-332-0953 9 AM - See What We’ve Got Brewing Join staff of Nantucket Cottage Hospital at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St, to hear about Nantucket’s new hospital. 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Repeated at 1 & 3 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 2 PM - Open Studio Historic Ceramic Transferware Prices vary based on ceramics & decals chosen, starting at $5. Buy a ceramic pieces or bring your own and just buy decals. $5 firing fee pp, no matter the size of the project. At NHA 1800 House, 4 Mill Street 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fish Fry (Grilled Sword & Fried Pollock) + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 continued on page 10

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ISLAND COOKING

Recipes To Pair with Wine

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by Jessica Taryn Daub Now in it’s 20th year, the Nantucket Wine Festival started by Denis Toner has evolved from a one-day tasting to a 5-day event that celebrates both wine and food. With tickets to the many Wine Fest events ranging from $50 to $2,975 per person, we understand that some on the island may decide to host their own private wine tastings. Here are some of our favorite recipes to pair with wines. We suggest you bring this column with you to an island wine shop and ask them to help you choose which to purchase.

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Walt Whitman has joined the crew. He is not old. He does not have wild hair, a fifty year beard, and leather leggings. As far as I can tell, he isn’t jotting down notes to himself, chasing the deer through the woods, or ranting and rambling through his day in iambic pentameter. Walt, however, is a rambler in Carharts. He went from one college to another to a gap year and another gap year before someone tried to put an end to his wandering with a diploma. But the diploma merely freed him to keep on going. He didn’t appear to be rich. He didn’t seem to have had a father who sent him to the right lacrosse camps with Connor, Harrison, and Wes. He wasn’t one to drive to the job site in a Saab and wear frat house t-shirts. His boots had been worn down honestly and he smoked like a craftsman. Walt was young, though. He had spent a great deal of time and money tattooing both his arms from wrist to shoulder with a goth mix of a totem pole and a Maori sand painting. He wore his dirty blond hair a little long and a little ragged, with a squint and a smile that would drive the high school girls into fits. He learned fast. He didn’t need to be shown twice. He didn’t need to prove himself better than or cooler than or smarter than. He watched how it was done and did likewise. He asked questions when he should. When I dropped him off at night, he left the truck carrying a can of beer and his lunch cooler. When I picked him up the next morning, he looked just about the same, with a dimmer set of eyes and a cup of coffee. You shall scatter with lavish hand all that you earn or achieve He slept on a sofa in the front room of an apartment that he shared with four other guys on Old South Road. The refrigerator had beer, butter, and ketchup, along with a three stale hamburger rolls. In the freezer, a five pound box of frozen hamburgers thawed and refroze. He rolled out early in the morning, rolled in late at night, and slept the sleep of the innocent as soon as he got horizontal. You must spent a part of your life living luxuriously in your own youth, feasting on candy bars and coffee. You live paycheck-to-paycheck, bill-tobill, stretching out the ramen and frozen peas until the next pay day comes in, when it becomes Chicken Box shots and meatball subs. These are the days that must happen to you Because you don’t have the foresight, wherewithal, or wisdom to make them your own, the days roll and batter. Later on, you learn to have more control, plan more, think more, trust more, and you don’t let the days happen to you. The triumph of age comes in a celebration of boredom. My days no longer happen to me because my poor, fragile, and aged life is organized into lists of things I can control. Adventure is my enemy and surprise is his weapon. I lay awake at night armoring myself against them. The young can let the days happen to them. The days come in like waves. Each one plucks you up and hurls you forward. The indomitable, impervious hide of youth rolls with him up the beach, laughing and giggling. Walt lives the legend of his days. To be Walt is to be in the present and see it as a story continued on page 19

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket Celebrating Our 46th Year

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Ethan: letting bunnies in • Anora: playing with ponies • Solveig: walking!

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Fighting for Women’s Rights

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in nonviolent conflict. “I am no advocate of passivity,� Coffin Mott said in an 1860 speech. “Quakerism, as I understand it, does not mean quietism. The early Friends were agitators; disturbers of the peace; and were more obnoxious in their day to charges, which are now so freely made, than we are." Despite being encouraged to speak out as a child and practicing a religion that allowed her a voice, Coffin Mott encountered barriers in the abolitionist movement. She and Cady Stanton met in London in 1840 when they were both barred from participating in a World Anti-Slavery Convention because they were women. Cady Stanton was a 25-year-old newlywed unschooled in the politics of the abolitionPHOTO COURTESY NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOC. ist movement. On that day, 37-year-old Coffin Mott became Cady Stanton’s mentor and the seeds of the women’s rights movement were sown. As these and other women fought for the freedom of slaves, they developed an awareness of the limitations placed on them in their own lives. Eventually Cady Stanton (who was not a Quaker) and Quaker women migrated to William Lloyd Garrison’s American Anti-Slavery Society because it allowed them to speak publicly. And a crack in the status quo appeared in April 1848 when the New York Legislature voted to give women the right to own property independently of their husbands. By the time Cady Stanton and Coffin Mott convened the women’s rights convention, three streams of dissatisfaction among attendees converged: the group

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

11 AM to 4 PM - Whaling Museum Open Open all weekend at 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894 1:30 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2 to 4 PM - Novels, Nibbles & Nosh Come enjoy a cup of tea and a goody between 2 and 4 pm while you browse for books and films. The Atheneum, 1 India Street 4:30 PM - Foggy Roots Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 6 to 8 PM - Art Opening Reception Gallery exhibitions “Poetic Imagery, Make an Impression” in the Artists Assn Gallery at 19 Washington Street. Show runs through May 23. 7 to 9 PM - Documentary Film: “Mobilize” Free. Showing in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s 1st & oldest Ghost Walk, led by original guide. See 5 of the island’s haunted locations. One mi., lasts 80 min. $20; $15 Age 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 7 AM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina Basket of 16 jumbo wings for $9.95; half basket for $5.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad sts. 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Stump Swamp & Norwood Farm See forest, upland meadows, ponds, former cranberry bog, & flowing stream. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main & the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at corner of Main & Centre sts. 508-332-0953 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 10 AM - Free Farm Talk: 100 Years of Species Documentation Andrew Mckenna-Foster, Dir. of Natural Science at the MMA, will talk about mysterious toads, rare insects, & efforts to study Nantucket’s biodiversity. Refreshments. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Repeated at 1 & 3 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Walking Tour Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20 — $15 age 65+ & Teens — $5 Age 712)). Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at the Corner of Federal St. & India St. by the Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the Essex and its crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 2:30 PM - Flashback Film Series - The Princess Bride Rated PG, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 So. Water St. 4 to 6 PM - Maker Space - Free Book Binding Workshop No experience required, all tools and materials will be supplied. Bring ideas for future book binding workshops! Atheneum, 1 India St 6 to 10 PM - “Hope for Addie” Benefit A night of raffles, music, and auction items to help support Andrea Nielsen and her daughter Adeline who is suffering from a rare, incurable brain con-

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dition.. (No cover but a donation at the door would be greatly appreciated.) Held at The Rose & Crown, South Water Street. 6:45 PM - Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike Sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor, learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, & more. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 7 to 8:30 PM - TWN Free Staged Reading: “The Money Shot” A charming & bittersweet musical revue featuring songs by Stephen Sondheim. Two urban singles share a night of sweet fantasies and deep yearning while never leaving the confines of their solitary apartments. Theatre Workshop Nantucket. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s 1st & oldest Ghost Walk, led by original guide. See 5 island haunted locations. One mi., lasts 80 min. $20. $15 65+ & Teens (13+). $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 7 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday at The Downyflake Savor three different creative versions of Eggs Benedict, 18 Sparks Ave. 8 AM - Sunday Bird Walk About 2-1/2 hours of birding for all levels. Meet at NHS lot, 10 Surfside Rd. 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Smooth Hummocks See this rare and fascinating island ecosystem with rare wildflowers & grasses. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main & the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at corner of Main & Centre sts. 508-332-0953 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Repeated at 1 & 3 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Brunch with waffle, pancake, omelet, raw bar, carving stations, old-fashioned ice cream cart; create-your-own Bloody Mary Bar. Live Entertainment by PJ Moody. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 508-325-1320 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1:30 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the Essex and its crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 3:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 44 PM - Downtown Celebrity Concerts: North Star Jazz A group of jazz musicians known for silky saxophone, fresh arrangements of classics, & interpretations of Baby Boomer-Era classics. Dreamland, 17 So. Water St. Tickets $30 at nantucketdreamland.org.

MONDAY, MAY 16 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Polpis Harbor-Quaise Experience Nantucket & Polpis harbors: shorebirds, harbor creatures, & incredible views. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 10 AM - Hospital Thrift Shop Opens for Season 17 India Street. Sales benefit Nantucket Cottage Hospital. 10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Repeated at 1 & 3 pm. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 18

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Fighting for Women’s Rights from page 9

consisted of non-Quaker abolitionist women shut out of the movement; those pressing for widespread legal reform that would allow women the right to own property; and Quaker abolitionists, who were now aligned with William Lloyd Garrison. Lucretia Coffin Mott was the main draw and spoke many times throughout the convention. When it came time to debate the resolution calling for a woman’s right to vote, some called it too radical and others said they wanted only to address a woman’s civil and religious rights, not their political rights. James and Lucretia Mott were not initially in favor, although they eventually voted for the resolution. Yet Stanton defended her proposal, saying it would expand women’s rights and allow them to influence future legislation. Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave who became a prominent reformer, was the only African American at the meeting. He spoke in favor, saying that he could not accept the right to vote himself as a black man if a woman could not also claim that right. And he concluded by saying the world would be a better place if women were involved in the political sphere and that it was unjust that half of the country’s people were not allowed to participate in government. When the vote was called, 68 women and 32 men voted in favor of the resolution. In the ensuing years, generations of supporters lectured, wrote, engaged in civil disobedience and lobbied to allow women the right to vote. None of the 1848 convention main players lived long enough to see suffrage enacted: Coffin Mott died in 1880, Douglass died in 1895, and Cady Stanton died in 1902. Of the 100 signatories, only Charlotte Pierce Woodward lived long enough to witness women voting, although at 91 years old she was too frail to ever cast a ballot herself. In April 2016, the US Treasury announced it will commemorate the heroes of the women’s suffrage movement on a redesigned ten dollar bill. The Treasury will include portraits of Cady Stanton and Coffin Mott, and others, on the back side. “With this decision, our currency will now tell more of our story and reflect the contributions of women as well as men to our great democracy,” US Treasury secretary Jacob J. Lew said at the time of the announcement.

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cranberry has long been a trademark of New England and especially the Massachusetts coastline, it’s fitting that the most sizable gift to date was the 737 acre Milestone Cranberry Bog. This generous and functional contribution was given collectively by Walter Beinecke, The Larson Family, and The Nantucket Ornithological Association. The Milestone Bog is one of two remaining commercial bogs in operation on the island. Not only is the NCF helping to maintain Nantucket’s 200 year old history of harvesting cranberries, the bogs and surrounding land are just another one of the unique and fragile ecosystems they are dedicated to protecting. In 1971, seven years after its conception, the NCF hired their first official employee. As a young man from western Massachusetts who ventured to

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Landscape Architecture, visited the field station and gained some exclusive access to a sort of “behind the scenes” Nantucket. Soon after, Jim heard tell of a position with a burgeoning conservation foundation and submitted his application. He says he was told to “start from scratch” in the most literal way; a desk and a pencil was just about all he had to work with. In the same year, The Foundation acquired The Ram Pasture and The Woods, two properties including Sanford Farm that are some of the most popular today. The land was purchased for $625,000 and was paid for in part by The Foundation’s first fund raising campaign. Jim’s first job and first as the first employee was to track down funds to pay off the rest of the debt. Fifty years later, Jim continues to wear the hat as the Foundation’s longest running employee. Though his roles have changed through the years, the passion he has for protecting the beauty of the island has not. Today he is the Executive Director of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. From a bird’s eye view it really is quite astonishing just how much open space still exists on Nantucket, much of which remains pristine and untouched. The most important thing to understand, however, is that this did not happen by accident. One may shudder to imagine the island’s appearance if not for the foresight and generosity of the original founders of the NCF: Walter Beinecke Jr., Tell Berna, Alcon Chadwick, Frederick W. Haffenreffer, Roy E. Larsen, John L. Lyman, Robert F. Mooney, W. Ripley Nelson, and Charles G. Snow. There is no doubt about it, the best way to go about protecting something is really quite simple: Own it. With so much rare beauty to behold on Nantucket,

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it must have been easy just a generation ago to wander onto a property one might assume to be public. Being greeted by a sign reading PRIVATE PROPERTY or NO TRESPASSING must have caused dismay for many, but not anymore. “We have traditionally been after properties taken for granted by the public.” Jim stated. This in a way is the mantra of the NCF. Acquire what is private, protect it, and open it for the public to enjoy. Nantucket is home to many rare plants, animals, and resources, unique habitats such as sandplain grasslands, and the highest percentage of rare species in the state. Certain plants, once common throughout the state, can now only be found on Nantucket. This is due in large part to the conservation efforts of The Foundation. According to the National Heritage and Endangered Species program and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, one example of this is the Eastern Silvery Aster (Symphyotrichum concolor). The lilac-flowered plant thrives in dry, sandy soil. Other efforts seek to help animals being displaced for unknown reasons, such as the American Burying Beetle (Nicrophorus americanus). Once widespread in North American, the beetle is considered endangered on both state and federal lists. Researchers hope to learn more about the animal and it’s behavior, and Nantucket is one of the few places this is taking place. There are research projects ongoing throughout the year. Some projects help to curb the natural and unnatural decimation of a variety of habitats, such as prescribed fire effects research. Given the numerous grasslands and dry shrubbery (largely due to past human interference) on Nantucket, wildfire is a constant and easily spread threat. Burning prescribed and controlled fires has been a human practice for thousands of years, one that is currently being researched and implemented on the island in an effort to prevent future catastrophe. There are many other ongoing projects that are meant to track and protect plants and animals on the island, many of which welcome help from residents and visitors. If you happen to see a tagged horseshoe crab in the coming months, be sure to call the NCF! By working alongside The Properties Maintenance team, seasonal field assistants/volunteers, members are able to make the best decisions for land use. Since the island can’t possibly be set aside land solely for conservation, such entities as The Nantucket Land Council are involved as well. In this way, efforts are coordinated cohesively and dynamically, creating as much of a

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win-win situation as is possible. Since there is much more to be done by the NCF’s members than simply procure and protect land, monetary gifts are of the utmost importance. Many of the properties are in need of constant maintenance and attention. As more and more people are welcomed onto the Foundation’s properties every coming season, this work becomes increasingly important. The Properties Maintenance team gets the job done in stride. They tend to tasks ranging from fencing and signage to keeping up with the Foundation’s many buildings and structures, and even keeping those few unruly guests in check. The team’s array of abilities allow for nearly all of the work to be carried out without having to involve third parties. These days, the Island’s own nonprofit conservation organization is not being gifted much in the way of acreage. “Land acquisition is winding down.” says Lentowski. A growing population requires housing, schools, and property to meet the needs of the people. As Lentowski stated, “We’re currently working toward building on past accomplishments.” This means not only expanding on what’s currently owned, but also taking care of the land they are responsible for. This is no small feat considering the Foundation has just three people working on maintaining the 9,000 acres. There are many challenges facing conservation at this point, but the biggest for NCF are maintaining the properties and finding ways the NCF can use this land to educate the growing public to care for the gifts as well, ensuring it lasts for generations to come. The day before the last surviving founder of The Nantucket Conservation Foundation will be put to rest in the earth he helped to preserve, Jim said, “The founders wouldn’t just be satisfied with our progress since the beginning, they’d be jubilant.” To learn more about the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, please visit their website at nantucketconservation.org. Participate in one of their walking tours, purchase apparel, or simply make a donation.

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The Ultimate Fête from page 4

quality bottle of wine to share with the table. This means a wine that has a pedigree, perhaps from an older vintage, and not just the newest wine on the block that recently received 100 points from a wine publication (this wine probably isn’t ready to drink yet anyway). You will be enjoying a multi-course repast, so keep an open mind to bringing a spectacular white wine for the first course or a “nectar of the Gods” dessert wine or vintage Port as a perfect pairing to the grand finale of the evening. In this case, your due diligence before the evening should include discovering the menu in order to coordinate your own food and wine pairing. Be sure to do your homework on the wine(s) you choose to bring so that you can share your knowledge. At it’s finest, each “Show & Tell” has a good story behind the bottle in order to capture the audience, but remember to show restraint when discussing your wine: no one likes a braggart or a show-off. How many bottles of wine should you bring? Rule of thumb is that each guest is asked to bring at least one bottle per person. If you are attending as a couple, then you are expected to bring two bottles (or one magnum) to share with the table. While you may not be a huge drinker and think that this amount is somewhat excessive, keep in mind that because you are bringing such a rare gem, it may need to be decanted which could leave a few ounces lost due to the amount of sediment present in the bottle. Also, if your table is set for ten people (including the winemaker) one bottle will give everyone just over a two-ounce splash to sample. Some may really like it and want a little more, while others may decide to pass. BONUS TIP: Bring a back-up bottle. What if your wine is corked, oxidized, or just over the hill? Think of it has having a spare tire which you may or may not use and can always return to the cellar if it returns home unopened. There is one winemaker assigned and seated at each table at the Fête (lucky you if you get to sit next to one!). The historical roots for such an occasion trace back to Burgundy, France—the city of Beaune in the heart of this region is the sister city to Nantucket. The Fête was hosted by the vignerons as a way to celebrate the completion of the harvest amongst their harvest crew, friends, and family. As the host of your table, this esteemed wine personality will also be sharing with you numerous bottles of the top wines they produce (some may even bring a special stash from their personal cellars). The winemakers enjoy the opportunity to taste other wines, especially rare, older vintages. They want nothing more than to share with you their enthusiasm of where they come from and what they have to offer, along with their guidance and experience, and knowledge they may have about your wine. For those of you who enjoy wine travel, be sure to exchange contact information with your winemaker so you can add their winery as your next vacation destination. At some point during the festivities, a short, live charity auction will take place. Items include exclusive wine experiences and prestigious wine lots (including this year a Nebuchadnezzar, a ginormous 15 L bottle which is equivalent to 20 regular sized bottles of wine, from Domaine Christian Moreau Pére & Fils Chablis ‘Les Clos’ Grand Cru). This year’s charity is Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry, which helps children across the U.S. get the food they need. At press time, tickets for La Fête are still available at NantucketWineFestival.com. If you’ve already got yours, prepared for napkin twirling, table dancing, and loud boisterous singing—those winemakers sure know how to have fun!

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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 10 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Prime Rib + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex + crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 7:30 to 9 PM - Open Night with Maria Mitchell Assn. Astronomers A tour of the starry sky + telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St Ext., weather permitting. $10. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s 1st & oldest Ghost Walk, led by original guide. See 5 of the island’s haunted locations. One mi., lasts 80 min. $20; $15 Age 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Gardner Farm See sandplain grasslands, pitch pine forests, cattail choked inlet near Cisco Beach. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main & the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at corner of Main & Centre sts. 508-332-0953 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting

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!

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508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Ages 2-7 Fun & engaging songs, singing games, and activities to teach musical skills to the very young. Space is limited. Tickets the day of the program when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10:15 to 11 AM - Zumba for Seniors Call the Saltmarsh at 508-228-4490 or sign up at the front desk. 10:30 AM to Noon - Book Signing with Francine Mathews This author of espionage novels & Nantucket mysteries, will sign copies of her books, most recently Too Bad To Die and the recently re-released Death In The Off-Season. Mitchells Book Corner, 54 Main St. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Soup & Sandwich + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex + crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Family Art Drop-In for Ages 2 to 5 Young artists + caregivers will explore various art media & fundamentals in a relaxed & inspiring setting. AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Dr. $5 per child. 5:30 to 7 PM - “Myths, Dragons & The Stars with Don Cerow” Cerow offers an in-depth look at the connection between symbols in ancient civilizations and astronomy. Free; at Atheneum, 1 India St. continued on page 24

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Song of Youth

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to be told to a wife on a long drive, to be hinted at to a son, to be winked at a friend. “Oh, I spent a summer on Nantucket, y’know. Years ago. I was working.� We understand then, do we not? I do not envy his bed or his breakfast. I can turn the pages back to my chapter in the basement of the Manchester’s house (“six feet under� we called it) and my winters in the cold apartment behind Dr. Vallett’s house on Centre Street. I remember tuna fish and salsa on English muffins to go along with Busch beer and a flickering television set. I remember biking to work in the winter dark and combing the sand out my hair, then shaking the ticks out of the cuffs of my pants. I remember, too well, the energy of my youth. I remember how lightning came in every step. Where I stood, I anchored in rock. I sang in the halls and shouted in the classes and rode the waves through the day. I can still do that if I have two cups of coffee and a good night’s sleep. But I miss all the years spread out before me, all of those blank pages and all the unwritten chapters. The rest of your life could spring at you in surprise and fall in legend. Now, I see the stories that have been written and how thin the rest of the volume is. Age hopes that the rest of the tale measures itself out gently: youth wants the tale to come in torrent of words. I think heroic deeds were all conceiv’d in the open air, and all free poems also, I think I could stop here myself and do miracles, I think whatever I shall meet on the road I shall like, and whoever beholds me shall like me, I think whoever I see must be happy. On my way home from the Stop and Shop, I saw the crowd building at the Chicken Box. Walt Whitman stood in the line, in a square of others, alight with fire and talk. The night held more than stars for him. I left him to it and headed home, to the roof he didn’t know he needed yet. “These are the days that must happen to you� — excerpts from Song of the Open Road by Walt Whitman

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While the pears are heating, combine the goat cheese with the pine nuts and rosemary in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper (fine). Remove the pears from the oven and cool slightly. Fill the pears, mounding the filling on top of the indentations. Drizzle over a bit of honey and bake the pears again for another 10 min. Serve immediately. Serves 4

MUSHROOM & GRUYERE BRUSCHETTA serve with a light red, Pinot Noir or Beaujolais 1 small loaf ciabatta bread or a crusty baguette 2 cloves garlic, halved 2 cups cremini mushrooms 1/3 pound Gruyere cheese, grated 1 Tbsp sherry pinch of salt fresh thyme leaves fresh black pepper, course grind Cut the bread in half lengthwise, so you have a large cut surface. You may not need the whole loaf. Grill the bread, cut side down on a hot grill until it starts to get char marks. Rub the cut sides of the garlic across the bread while it is still hot. Set aside. Wipe off the mushrooms with a clean cloth. Trim the tips of the stems, and then slice the mushrooms into thick slices. Heat a saute pan on medium high. Add the mushrooms and thyme leaves. Saute til the mushrooms release their moisture and are slightly browned. Add the sherry to deglaze the pan and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Season with salt. Spoon the mushrooms and any juice onto the bread. Top with the cheese, black pepper, and additional fresh thyme. Broil until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly. Slice the bread into individual portions and serve right away. Serves 2

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DO AHEAD: Puree half of the watermelon cubes. train the watermelon juice through a fine sieve set over a large bowl. Add the remaining watermelon and the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and vinegars. Add a 1/2 Tbsp of lemon juice. Season lightly with salt and pepper and refrigerate for overnight (at least 8 hours). Puree until smooth. With blender on, slowly pour in 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Strain into a bowl through a fine mesh sieve. Press on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard solids. Season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, toss the lobster with the remaining lemon juice and 1 Tbsp of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lobster in the center of each soup and garnish with avocado and tarragon, serve immediately. Serves 8-10 as an appetizer.

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Featured Restaurant: Brant Point Grill

A Doorway to Culinary Delights The entrance to the Brant Point Grill is a stenciled glass door unobtrusively off to the right of the entrance to the grand White Elephant Hotel. It’s easy to miss and that would be a shame, as this door leads to some true culinary delights. There are only a few fine dining restaurants on Nantucket that actually offer waterfront dining, and Brant Point Grill is an island favorite. Reserve a table on the covered deck outside the dining room and if you choose an early seating, you can watch the harbor transform from day into night, as the sky turns rosy at sunset till the moon comes out to add a silvery shimmer to the water. Come on a Friday and if you stay past 8pm, you can enjoy live music in the BPG bar while you enjoy a crafted cocktail (we recommend the ACK Crisis or Charcuterie Plate the Bee’s 75). The Brant Point Grill has been the venue for many special occasions, and this month it will again be the venue for the Nantucket Wine Festival’s fabulous (and sold out) Harbor Gala. But we like that for all the elegance, there is no pretension here. At BPG you can enjoy a relaxed meal with friends and family (children are welcome), and linger over dinner and conversation. The wine list was described to us as “a living, breathing document with more than 400 selections...northern and southern, old world and new world.” New bottles are added through the season as tastings reveal what will compliment the menu and please their guests. Brant Point Grill has again been awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Pairings suggested in this article are from Sommelier Robert Pruett. The design of the main dining room has been freshened for 2016 with a more sophisticated look replacing the traditional elegance and making Bison Pappardelle

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the dining room lighter and brighter. The menu, too, has been updated. Chef Thomas William Pearson is back at the helm, and he’s added several dishes designed for sharing to his dinner menu of superb steaks, lobster, and fresh seafood. His beautifully curated Charcuterie Plate is spectacular—one of the best we’ve been served—with three different cheeses, paté, prosciutto, finocchiona, and a slightly smoky sopressata. Housemade pickled vegetables, cornichons, and housemade mustard provide a delightful crunch and delicious notes of acidity and spice. All you need is a tall cold brew, and the BPG bar has a nice assortment of New England Micro Brews to choose from. We were also delighted with the exquisite Pineland Farms Beef Carpaccio. The thin rosy slices of beef are beautifully presented, topped with a colorful assortment of shemiji mushrooms, pickled red onions, micro greens, tracings of truffle aioli and black garlic, and crunchy bits of brioche croutons. (Suggested wine pairing: 2010 La Chapelle de Calon, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France) Crab & Artichoke Dip is the ideal choice for sharing around the table. Creamy, with just enough cheese, crab, and artichoke to be balanced and flavorful, the dip is delicious on the spiced, grilled pita bread served alongside. (Suggested pairing: 2013 Domaine Fouassier, “Clos de Bannon,” Sancerre, Loire Valley, France) Oysters served at Brant Point Grill are as fresh as they can be, harvested just a few miles away in Wauwinet at the Retsyo Oyster Farm—truly a seato-table experience—plump and fresh and clean. Steamed Mussels Oysters are a great choice for a heartier start. Fresh from Chatham, Chef Pearson steams them in a tomatoey cioppino broth. (Suggested pairing: 2014 Torres, “Pazo das Bruxas,” Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain) Through the end of June, Brant Point Grill is offering a 3 for $33 Menu in addition to their regular menu, and it is from those selections that we ordered our favorite appetizer of the evening: Bison Pappardelle. Housemade pasta is cooked al dente and topped with a bison ragout full of deep, slow-cooked flavor The broad shavings of aged parmesan served overtop soften into the ragout, adding a delectable pungent bite. (2011 Couly-Dutheil, “Clos de L’Echo,” Chinon, Loire Valley, France) Chef Pearson’s entrees sing with flavor. He starts with fish and seafood

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fresh from the docks and meats that are pasture raised and hormone-free to design a menu that has both familiar flavors and original choices. He has a talent for combining tastes and textures to create memorable dishes. Even his vegetarian selection is inspired—on this menu it’s a Seared Sea Scallops Roasted Hearts of Palm with hazelnuts and foraged mushrooms over spaetzle with manchego cheese and poached egg. We were tempted to indulge in Chef Pearson’s Grilled New England Lobster or Surf and Turf (which is designed for two), but we wanted to taste the variety of the menu, so instead we chose the Butter Poached Halibut and Pearson’s Seared Sea Scallops. Both are sensational! The delicate halibut comes apart in big moist flakes over a luscious lobster cream sauce. Thin spears of white asparagus, sweet cubes of roasted turnips, and briny crunchy sea beans complete the dish. The delectable scallops are deliciously caramelized top and bottom, their sweet flavor intensified by a dollop of apple-vanilla jam atop each. They’re served around a delectable thick square of pork belly, the meat tender and the fat delightfully crisped. (Suggested pairing for the Halibut: 2012 Pahlmeyer, “Jayson,” Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California; and for the Scallops: 2012 Gaston André, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France) As good as the seafood is here (and it is very good), the meat entrees that stole the show.

Prime Aged Rib Eye

Steaks at Brant Point Grill are simply served and simply delicious. We were dazzled by the tenderness and rich flavor of the Prime Aged Rib Eye. The thick steak arrived at table with beautifully charred edges, its center warm and red—exactly medium-rare, as ordered. The rib eye rested upon a sweet, bright orange carrot puree and a pat of herb butter melted down to run into the jus. At 16 ounces, it was a bit large for us to finish at dinner, but it made lunch the next day very special. (2012 Bramare, “by Paul Hobbs,” Mal-

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bec, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina) In true Steakhouse fashion, there are a variety of sauces and sides. The peppercorn sauce is our top choice for the steaks, and the BPG Signature Lobster Mac & Cheese (which is large enough to be a light meal on its Grilled Pork Chop own) and the Green Beans and Pine Nut Salad are the two sides we highly recommend. Bite by bite we explored the Grilled Pork Chop that was the 3 for $33 entree we chose. Thick and succulent, the chop is nestled in a bed of satiny smoked mashed potatoes studded with pearl onions and topped with chopped grilled romaine, smoky salty bacon, and peas. Every forkful could have a different flavor, each one splendid! (2014 Henri Boillot, Bourgogne Red, Burgundy, France) Sommelier Robert Pruett suggested we finish the meal with a Dow’s 20 year Tawny Port, or a Christain Drouin Pays d’Auge, XO, Calvados, but we couldn’t resist the desserts. BPG’s trios of Housemade Sorbets or Ice Creams fit the bill for a light finish. But their justifiably famous Chocolate Fudge Cake named for pastry chef Marcia Bruce left us Vanilla Creme Brulee purring with delight, and we especially loved their Vanilla Creme Brulee for the fact that the choice of a tall cup rather than the typical flat oval dish gave us more of the satiny-sweet custard to spoon up and enjoy. Step through the doorway to culinary delights that is The Brant Point Grill and enjoy a meal to remember. Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant, 50 Easton Street BrantPointGrill.com • Reservations suggested: 508-325-1320 Breakfast served 8 to 11 am • Sunday Brunch from 10 am to 2 pm Lunch 11:30 am to 3 pm • Bar Menu 3 to 11 pm • Dinner from 5:30 pm Most dinner entrees range from $26 to $64 with a 3 for $33 Spring option Full Bar • Indoor & Outdoor Dining • Handicap Access Major Credit Cards Accepted • Families welcomed To see more color photos of this meal, go to YesterdaysIsland.com

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7:30 to 9 PM - Open Night Join Maria Mitchell Assn’s astronomers for an tour of the starry sky and telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s 1st & oldest Ghost Walk, led by original guide. See 5 island haunted locations. One mi., lasts 80 min. $20. $15 65+ & Teens (13+). $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Smith’s Point See gray seals in winter; nesting piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers during the summer & glimpse Tuckernuck Island. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main & the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at corner of Main & Centre sts. 508-332-0953 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Beginners English Class Beginners English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills. Atheneum, 1 India Street 9:45 AM - Free Dance(sing) Movement, Ages 10 mos to 3 yrs Creative movement class. Limited to first 15 children + caregiver. Tickets at Children’s Desk when library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Walking Tour Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20 — $15 age 65+ & Teens — $5 Age 7-

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12)). Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at the Corner of Federal St. & India St. by the Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Burger Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 11:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Birding Bring a lunch and join Naturalist Edie Ray for a casual and informative Bird Feeder watch. Call Saltmarsh at 508-228-4490 or sign up at the front desk. 12 PM - Rotary Luncheon Weekly lunch meeting; visiting Rotarians are welcome. Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Road. $16. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex + crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 3:15 to 4 PM - Free Dance(Sing) Movement for Kids 3 - 5 Years Old Creative movement class. Limited to first 15 children + caregiver. Tickets at Children’s Desk when library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 4 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 4 to 4:45 PM - Free Yoga for Kids in Grades K-4 Beginner’s yoga. Mats provided. Limited to first 15. Atheneum, 1 India St. 4 to 8 PM - Open Studio Historic Ceramic Transferware Prices vary based on ceramics & decals chosen, starting at $5. Buy a ceramic pieces or bring your own and just buy decals. $5 firing fee pp, no matter the size of the project. At NHA 1800 House, 4 Mill Street 4:30 PM - Buckle & Shake Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 7:30 PM - Nantucket Wine Festival Welcome Reception Tickets $100. nantucketwinefestival.com 5:30 PM - Book Discussion: “The Narrow Road to the Deep” A savagely beautiful novel about the many forms of good and evil, of truth and transcendence, as one man comes of age, prospers, only to discover all that he has lost. The World Wide Voices Book Discussion Group is open to all and free. Atheneum, 1 India Street 6:45 PM - Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike Sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor, learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, & more. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 7 PM - NHS Chorus Masterwork Concert Call for location: 508-228-7280. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s 1st & oldest Ghost Walk, led by original guide. See 5 of the island’s haunted locations. One mi., lasts 80 min. $20; $15 Age 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts.

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Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop

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

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

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 nantucketcookie.net we will ship anywhere in the USA!

Brewers Cisco Brewers 5 Bartlett Farm Road, 508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7:45pm; Sun noon-last call at 6:45pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome! At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

Light Food & Take-Out Annye’s Whole Foods Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm & Sun 12-5pm Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

At ANNYE’S you’ll find fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Take them home for a hot lunch or a handy dinner. Start Souping at Annye’s: it’s like a juice cleanse, only with less sugar and more fiber for a hydrating diet perfect for Spring! 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. annyes.com

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

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it

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your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. bartlettsfarm.com

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Dinner: Wed-Mon, 5:30pm-930pm; Lunch: Mon, Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm 29 Centre Street “Eat and happiness will follow!” nantucketbistro.com The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful 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.

Downyflake

508-228-4533 Breakfast Mon-Sat 6am-2pm & Sun. 7am-1pm 18 Sparks Avenue Lunch Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. thedownyflake.com

Easy Street Cantina Sun-Wed 7am-9pm, Thurs-Sat 7am-2am Full Breakfast served all day

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

EasyStreetCantina.com 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 Nantucket’s Premier Sports Bar

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road Affordable Family Dining

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

Siam to Go Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln, 508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-3pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4pm-8:30pm Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 M-Sa 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more. Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice. sophietspizza.com

Yummy Mon-Sat: 7am to 4pm, Sun: 7:30am to 3pm Fresh, hand crafted breakfast & lunch, on your way to the beach

508-228-2712 63 Surfside Road

Yummy is a new take out café located right on a bike path to Surfside beach. It has a casual sunny front yard where you can relax at one of the picnic tables or beach chairs and bite into a moist, fresh-from-the-grill burger served on a perfectly toasted, almost sweet bun. Our menu also boasts mouthwatering sandwiches on fresh baked bread including vegetarian and vegan delights. We start the day with fresh roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, house-baked pastries, and fruity smoothies. Oh, and don’t forget the ice cream, and frappes! It’s the perfect way to cool off on from a hot day at the beach. Yummy has what you are craving. Treat yourself to some goodies - come join us at Yummy! BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF! yummynantucket.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide Markets Annye’s Whole Foods Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm & Sun 12-5pm Organic Meats, Artisanal Wine & Cheese, & much more

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

annyes.com LIVE LONG. BE STRONG. VISIT ANNYE’S! We stock organic poultry & meats, fresh produce, artisanal wine & cheese, fresh breads, organic beauty products, herbal supplements, daily lunch specials and soups with gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Try our islandfamous Roasted Chicken Dinner. Start Souping at Annye’s: it’s like a juice cleanse, only with less sugar and more fiber for a hydrating diet perfect for Spring! We’re a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Rd, and a right turn onto Amelia Dr.

Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-6pm. Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

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

Restaurants Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking

508-325-0308 10 India Street

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

Brant Point Grill

508-325-1320 Friday Live Music 8-10:30pm 50 Easton St, harborside at the White Elephant Sunday Brunch Buffet 10am-2pm Drink in the View...Join the Scene! Enjoy Sunday brunch from 10am to 2pm overlooking Nantucket Harbor, relax over lunch or cocktails, and savor dinners with award-winning wines and spectacular views all at White Elephant’s BRANT POINT GRILL. They serve the island’s finest steaks, freshest seafood, and creative Chef’s Specialties. Once you’ve dined overlooking the harbor, you’ll know why this is the place to come time and time again when on island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by. brantpointgrill.com

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Dinner: Wed-Mon, 5:30pm-930pm; Lunch: Mon, Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm 29 Centre Street The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful 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. nantucketbistro.com

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

Downyflake

508-228-4533 Breakfast Mon-Sat 6am-2pm & Sun. 7am-1pm 18 Sparks Avenue Lunch Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. thedownyflake.com

Dune Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 6- 9:30 pm Lunch starts May 15 at 11:30-2:30

May 12 - 25, 2016 508-228-5550 20 Broad Street Where chic meets casual comfort.

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 DuneNantucket.com farms and select purveyors.

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Sun-Wed 7am-9pm, Thurs-Sat 7am-2am corner of Easy & Broad sts. Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day! EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food.

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

508-228-4095 7 Fairgrounds Road

thefaregrounds.com FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials, Early Birds and a different All You Can Eat every night. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal.

Fifty-Six Union Tues.-Sat. Bar opens at 5, Dinner starts at 5:30 Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired… FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner Tues.-Sat. 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. fiftysixunion.com

The Proprietors bar & table 508-228-7477 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner 5 nights from 5:30pm; Sunday Brunch 10:30-2 An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes 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 5 nights a week during Spring from 5:30 pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 10:30 am to 2 pm. The Proprietors bar opens nightly at 5 pm. proprietorsnantucket.com

The Restaurant at Miacomet Lunch daily; Dinner Wed-Sat 5:30-8:30; Sunday Brunch

508-325-0335 12 W. Miacomet Rd

THE RESTAURANT at MIACOMET is the place to go for great food and a relaxing ambiance! Located in the Miacomet Golf Club on beautiful Nantucket Land Bank property, the restaurant serves brunch, lunch, lite bites, and dinner to the public as well as to club members. Join us for Sunday brunch from 10:30 am to 3pm, when you can enjoy Eggs Benedict, our Famous Bloody Marys, and a view of the lush golf course. Also join us for lunch, lite bites, and dinner! See our display ad for hours. miacometgolf.com

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

theroseandcrown.com 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.

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

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

Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 M-Sa 11:30am-9pm; Su 12-8pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more. Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice. sophietspizza.com

TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner Nothing is ordinary, not even the view!

508-228-8768 Bayview Dining at The Wauwinet

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Vineyard Nantucket Vineyard

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

Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits

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.com EpernayWines | instagram: epernay_wineandspirits

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

508-228-2755 1 North Beach Street

Open daily; wine tastings thru the season

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508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Fine Nantucket wines

toppersrestaurant.com Located at The Wauwinet overlooking Nantucket Bay, award-winning TOPPER’S offers one of the most spectacular views on the island. Enjoy a superb prix fixe or a la carte dinner in the intimate dining room or relax outdoors on the casual TOPPER’S Deck. Cocktails on the lawn at sunset are another special treat. For brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can arrive via a scenic one-hour water taxi cruise or catch our complimentary jitney (both depart from the White Elephant). Now serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended.

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10:15 to 11 AM - Zumba for Seniors Call the Saltmarsh at 508-228-4490 or sign up at the front desk. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1 to 3 PM - Sip & Sign Wine Tastings with Trifecta Wines Owners Pablo & Lynanne Nyarady will pour their new release Cabernet Sauvignon + Pinot Noir. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach Street, near The Nantucket Hotel & White Elephant. epernaywines.com 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex + crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 3:30 to 5 PM - Free Stand Up & Learn Kids’ Comedy Workshop Workshop taught by Kevin Flynn, professional standup comedian & executive director of The Nantucket Comedy Festival, with help from his pro comic friends. Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 4 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 4 to 6 PM - The Grand Taste of Champagne Gosset Sip a stellar line-up of bubblies from the oldest Wine House in the Champagne region of France. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach St, near The Nantucket Hotel and White Elephant. epernaywines.com 4:30 PM - The Howlin’ Brothers Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 6 to 7 PM - Free English Classes For those seeking to improve English language skills. Open to all, conducted in English. No preregistration required. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 8 PM - Astrology at the Corner Nantucket astrologer Suzanne Keating discusses what’s new in the world of astrology. Held at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s 1st & oldest Ghost Walk, led by original guide. See 5 of the island’s haunted locations. One mi., lasts 80 min. $20; $15 Age 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL WEEKEND: THROUGH MAY 22 Featuring more than 100 acclaimed wineries & celebrity chefs 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Sankaty Bluff Walk down the beach past Sankaty Bluff where you can see 3 layers of glacier sediments. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past some spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at The White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 9 AM - See What We’ve Got Brewing Join staff of Nantucket Cottage Hospital at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington Street, to hear about Nantucket’s new hospital. 9 to 12 AM - Wine Festival Breakfast on the Harbor Bloody Mary or Mimosa with omelette, crepe, bread, pastries and bagels, coffee, tea, and juices. $50 at NantucketWineFestival.com 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 9:45 to 10 AM - Nanpuppets with Lizza Tickets at the Weezie Desk when library opens. Held at The Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 2 PM - Open Studio Historic Ceramic Transferware Prices vary based on ceramics & decals chosen, starting at $5. Buy a ceramic pieces or bring your own and just buy decals. $5 firing fee pp, no

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matter the size of the project. At NHA 1800 House, 4 Mill Street 10 AM to 4 PM - Opening Weekend Get your permit to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge at $20 off during this opening weekend. Wauwinet Gatehouse. 508-228-6799. 11 AM to 12 PM - Keeping It Classy with Chateau Carbonnieux Join Epernay & charming host Paul Chevalier to taste why wines from Pessac-Leognan, in the Graves region of Bordeaux, are equally famous for both reds & whites. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach St. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fish Fry (Grilled Sword & Fried Pollock) + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1 to 2 PM - Rendezvous with Champagne Ruinart From the oldest established Champagne House, meet Chef de Caves Frederic Panaiotis & learn how he makes the magic happen in the bottle as you savor his Champagne creations. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach St. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex + crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 3 to 4 PM - Pride Mountain Winery: the Pride of Spring Mountain Stuart Bryan, Vintner Ambassador, shares the treasures of this familyowned mountaintop winery. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach Street, near The Nantucket Hotel and White Elephant. 3:30 to 5 PM - Free Stand Up & Learn Kids’ Comedy Workshop Workshop taught by Kevin Flynn, professional standup comedian & executive director of The Nantucket Comedy Festival, with help from his pro comic friends. Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 4 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 4:30 PM - Foggy Roots Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 to 6 PM - Falling for Failla Wines Explore Failla’s single vineyard expressions of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast and beyond. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach St, near The White Elephant. epernaywines.com 6:30 PM - Tasting with Winemakers of Frederick Wildman Wines Take advantage of the opportunity to Sip, Savor, & Socialize with 3 of the top winemakers from the European Portfolio of the famed Frederick Wildman & Sons wine importer. Bountiful Bites, Nantucket Oysters, and cheese pairings. Epernay Wine & Spirits & Nantucket Culinary Center, $150. nantucketculinary.com 6:30 to 7:15 PM - Family Night: Illstyle & Peace High energy variety show style assembly features jaw dropping contemporary and old school Hip Hop dance moves interspersed with comedic sketches about getting through some of the challenges of school life. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s 1st & oldest Ghost Walk, led by original guide. See 5 of the island’s haunted locations. One mi., lasts 80 min. $20; $15 Age 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL WEEKEND: THROUGH MAY 22 Featuring more than 100 acclaimed wineries & celebrity chefs 7 AM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $9.95; half basket for $5.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad sts. 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Smooth Hummocks See this rare and fascinating island ecosystem with rare wildflowers & grasses. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main & the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at corner of Main & Centre sts. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 10 AM - Hospital Thrift Shop Open for Donations Start your Spring Cleaning early! The Thrift Shop will accept donations in the Nantucket Cottage Hospital parking lot, Prospect Street. 9 to 12 AM - Wine Festival Breakfast on the Harbor continued on page 31

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Bloody Mary or Mimosa with omelette, crepe, bread, pastries and bagels, coffee, tea, and juices. $50 at NantucketWineFestival.com 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 10 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on a 2/3 mi., 80 min. walking tour. For ages 13+. $20. $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts 10 min. early. 508-332-0953 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 4 PM - Opening Weekend Get your permit to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge at $20 off during this opening weekend. Wauwinet Gatehouse. 508-228-6799. 11 AM to 12 PM - Rhone Rejuvenation with Jack Edwards Indulge in a collection of top-quality Syrah and Viognier bottlings featuring François Villard & the wines of Pierre Gaillard. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach Street. epernaywines.com 11 AM to 3 PM - Free Day at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Today visit the Refuge and the lighthouse without a permit to celebrate opening weekend. 508-228-6799. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 12 to 2 PM - Nantucket Wine Festival Grand Tasting Featuring more than 150 wineries. Held at the White Elephant Hotel, 50 Easton St. Tickets $150 at NantucketWineFestival.com. Must be 21 or older to enter. A Nantucket Wine Festival Event. 1:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2 to 3 PM - The Provenance of Freeman Winery Owner Ken Freeman will showcase his Chardonnay & Pinot Noirs that are intimately made by hand in small lot productions. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach St. epernaywines.com 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex + crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 3:30 to 5:30 PM - Nantucket Wine Festival Grand Tasting Featuring more than 150 wineries. Held at the White Elephant Hotel, 50 Easton St. Tickets $150 at NantucketWineFestival.com. Must be 21 or older to enter. A Nantucket Wine Festival Event. 4 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 5 PM - Free Stand Up and Learn Kids’ Comedy Performance Watch the end result of all the hard work of island kids and witness the positive impact of a transformative comedy education program on Nantucket offered by Nantucket Comedy Festival & Kevin Flynn. Held at The Dreamland’s Main Theater, 17 South Water Street. 5 to 6 PM - A Journey with Jordan Winery Enjoy a vertical tasting of their Bordeaux-style Cabernet Sauvignon and current release Chardonnay crafted to honor the finest of white Burgundies. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach Street, near The Nantucket Hotel and The White Elephant. epernaywines.com 6:45 PM - Nantucket Walkabout Polpis Sunset Hike See shorebirds, harbor creatures & incredible views of two island harbors. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s 1st & oldest Ghost Walk, led by original guide. See 5 of the island’s haunted locations. One mi., lasts 80 min. $20; $15 Age 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts.

SUNDAY, MAY 22 NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL WEEKEND: THROUGH MAY 22 Featuring more than 100 acclaimed wineries & celebrity chefs 7 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday at The Downyflake Savor three different creative versions of Eggs Benedict, 18 Sparks Ave. 8 AM - Sunday Bird Walk About 2-1/2 hours of birding. All levels welcome. Dress for the weather & wear appropriate shoes. Meet at NHS parking lot, 10 Surfside Road.

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8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Gardner Farm See sandplain grasslands, pitch pine forests, cattail choked inlet near Cisco Beach. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past some spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at The White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 12 PM - Junior Top Chef Competition Watch four teams of culinary students go head-to-head as they compete for the prize of a $5,000 culinary scholarship. In the culinary tent at Nantucket Yacht Club. Admission $10. nantucketwinefestival.com 10 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Brunch with waffle, pancake, omelet, raw bar, carving stations, old-fashioned ice cream cart; create-your-own Bloody Mary Bar. Live Entertainment by PJ Moody. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 508-325-1320 10 AM to 4 PM - Opening Weekend Get your permit to Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge at $20 off during this opening weekend. Wauwinet Gatehouse. 508-228-6799. 11 AM to 12 PM - Flowers Winery: from the Extreme Winemaker Greg Miller will delight you with his Pinot Noirs & Chardonnays crafted from the winery’s estate vineyards. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach Street. epernaywines.com 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 12:30 to 2:30 PM - Nantucket Wine Festival Grand Tasting Featuring more than 150 wineries. Held at the White Elephant Hotel, 50 Easton St. Tickets $125 at NantucketWineFestival.com. Must be 21 or older to enter. A Nantucket Wine Festival Event. 1 to 2:30 PM - Bead Class Learn how to make your own jewelry. Hosted by Akimbo Beachs & Things in the Bartlett Farm Hayloft. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2 to 3 PM - Concert: David Poland & The Delaware Trop Deluxe Join fiddler David Poland and his Trio Deluxe playing Bluegrass, Old Time, Celtic and swing fiddle. Free admission Held at the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex + crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 3:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s 1st & oldest Ghost Walk, led by original guide. See 5 of the island’s haunted locations. One mi., lasts 80 min. $20; $15 Age 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts.

MONDAY, MAY 23 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Polpis Harbor-Quaise Experience Nantucket & Polpis harbors: shorebirds, harbor creatures, & incredible views. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 10 AM to 5 PM - National Lucky Penny Day Drop off your extra pennies today and they’ll be donated to Boston Children’s Hospital. We’ll match funds. The Toy Boat, 41 Straight Wharf 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Prime Rib + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 continued on page 38

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Advertiser Directory Antiques James Robinson, Inc

508-825-8909; 212-752-6166 2 South Beach Street

Established in 1912, James Robinson, Inc. is a fifth generation, owned & operated proprietor of antique jewelry, silver, porcelain, and glass, and crafter of the only handmade English sterling silver flatware left in the world. Over the past 35 years, our collection of 19th & 20th Century jewelry, which includes pieces from masters such as Giuliano, Castellani, Oscar Heyman, Tiffany, Cartier & Buccellati, has come to be recognized as one of the finest available. Employing the same time tested techniques used since 1510, our silversmiths in Sheffield, England, forge by hand sterling flatware that’s as singular in quality as it is practical for daily use. We are delighted to share highlights from our collection of jewelry and handmade flatware with historic Nantucket. jrobinson.com

Apparel & Accessories Blue Beetle

508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry & 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). Browse our nautical charm bar to design a necklace all your own. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or just strolling around town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes, handbags, & jewelry. We proudly carry designers like Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Tyler Boe, Britt Ryan, Lilla P, and MZ Wallace. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments & signs, Midge Dey Home Designs and Barefoot Dreams throws. 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 at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Island Cashmere Cashmere, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

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Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

peterbeaton.com

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.

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

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.

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

508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf

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

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

Johnstons of Elgin

Made on Nantucket

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.

Milly and Grace Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

508-901-5051 Open daily at 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 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

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

Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

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

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

Open Fri, Sat, Sun 10am to 6pm Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the season at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss the S&K Collection of vintage bakelite with a contemporary twist! 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).

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

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

Nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. 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. Visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available.

Auctions Rafael Osona Auctioneer 508-228-3942 Next auction: May 28 American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St Previews: 10am-5pm Friday & Saturday, May 26 & 27 Join us at Rafael Osona Auctions, where the stage is set for a series of 12 exciting auctions from Memorial Weekend to Christmas Stroll…plus a 10-day MarketPlace in June! Thursdays and Fridays before each auction, a dazzling variety of art, antiques, oriental rugs, jewelry, silver, porcelain, and much more will be exhibited, and Saturdays all will find new owners as Rafael expertly wields the gavel. Visit RafaelOsonaAuctions.com to see full color photographs, descriptions, and measurements. Can’t bid in person on Saturday? We can execute an absentee bid on your behalf or you can bid by telephone. Come join friends and neighbors at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St., and compete for a masterpiece or bid on a bargain, but stay for the FUN!! Rafaelosonaauctions.com

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Bike Rentals 508-228-0800 Cooks Cycle Open Daily 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep cookscyclesnantucket.com rentals, too!

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

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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

Nantucket Bike Shop Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

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

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop 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 with the revolving wheel. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications 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.

Yesterday’s Island CELEBRATING OUR 46th YEAR!

508-228-9165 Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 46 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 Yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner Open Daily 10am-5pm Pre-Order new Nantucket beach reads!

May 12 - 25, 2016

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

mitchellsbookcorner.com MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 46 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about a free gift & autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events.

Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm; Fri & Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-6pm Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts

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

Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Cars, jeeps, mopeds

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

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

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

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

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

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. NantucketAutoRental.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service

508-228-1151 Open daily Steamboat Wharf

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

Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

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

Children’s Apparel Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com

Children’s Camp ACKventure Sports & Day Camps A variety of camps for ages 3-1/2 to 18 Building Strong Kids & Great Memories

508-228-7285 x5 Nantucket Community School

The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of sports & day camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18. Football, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, field hockey, multi-sport, night clinics, dance, gymnastics and

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Advertiser Directory much more! Which ACKventure awaits your child this summer? Go to www.nantucketcommunityschool.org to register or find out further information. Contact: Blair Jannelle, Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x 1576 or Casey Morrow, ACKventure Day Camp Supervisor, morrowc@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-2287285 x1361. NantucketCommunitySchool.org

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

508-228-0294 Open daily at 24 Amelia Drive

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from 3-93. nantucketarts.org

Coaching/Consulting Marsha Egan Coaching

508-332-1505 Life and success skills coaching

Call or visit marshaegan.com

Celebrated keynoter, facilitator, author and ICF-certified workplace productivity and business leader coach, MARSHA EGAN is devoted to energizing people to make the best use of their time so that they can lead their lives and achieve more. Focused on enabling growth through people, she applies her experience and skills to helping her clients achieve their personal, professional, and organizational goals by expertly navigating the people-side of of personal and business challenges. marshaegan.com

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

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 Year-round at 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 Food Network’s “Food Finds,” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch and Sea Salt Caramels, Coco the Whale™ truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist™ Almonds. Sweet Inspirations’ artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition collectible tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine,” “Rainbow Fleet,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. nantucketchocolate.com

Consignment & Thrift Island Treasures Mon-Fri 10am-5pm & Wed 6pm-8pm; Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more

508-228-0789 17B North Beach St

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.

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

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the world. 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. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photos/contests.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. nantucketweddings.com

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store

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

Open Monday - Saturday

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

Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

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

Sweet Inspirations

508-228-5814 Year-round at Zero India Street

Award-Winning Artisan since 1981

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

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

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

508-228-1353 Open daily at 40 Straight Wharf

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

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Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 9 and 18 Old South Wharf

Daffodil Weekend Sparkles

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the season at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss the S&K Collection of vintage bakelite with a contemporary twist! 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).

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop Spring Sale: up to 50% off Authentic Island Merchandise

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

nantucketboatbasinshop.com Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate spring with our limited edition apparel and accessories. Up to 50% off all merchandise! We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf.

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art Open Year-Round Residential & Commercial Signs, Quarterboards

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

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

Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday

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

Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.

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

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

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

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

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

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just 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

Milly and Grace Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

508-901-5051 Open daily at 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 adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place! millyandgrace.com

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Hotels & Inns The Wauwinet

508-228-0145 Wauwinet

In a Breathtaking Seaside Setting Subtle Luxury & Casual Elegance

Matchless hospitality; magical setting. These two combine to create incomparable accommodations for Nantucket - THE WAUWINET. There you’ll be pampered in the gracious, relaxed atmosphere of an exquisitely restored landmark inn. In addition to their luxurious rooms, they offer guests the opportunity to dine in one of Nantucket’s finest restaurants, TOPPER’S. THE WAUWINET is an inn you’ll want to return to season after season.

Internet Nantucket.net

508-228-6777

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

Island Giving Maria Mitchell Association

508-228-9198 4 Vestal Street

THE NANTUCKET RED TIE SOIREE SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 10

mariamitchell.org Wear your bright Nantucket attire and come on out to Sankaty Head Golf Club for a fun-filled evening of great food and drinks, fun, and dancing at The Maria Mitchell Association’s Nantucket Red Tie Soirée! Eat Spanky’s Raw Bar and sip refreshing drinks from the open bar. Bid on exclusive items and experiences at our silent auction. Dance the night away to Perry Rossi’s band. Talk with the staff about the great programs and learn from demonstrations that embody Maria Mitchell’s belief in learning-by-doing. The Maria Mitchell Association is Nantucket’s Science Center.

Jewelry Akimbo Beads & Things Nantucket’s Bead Shop

508-901-5032 Open Mon.-Sat. at 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. Our Akimbo Jewelry Kit makes a wonderful gift!

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227

Open daily at 12 Main Street

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

G. S. Hill Gallery Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 Open daily at 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. gshill.com

James Robinson, Inc

508-825-8909; 212-752-6166

2 South Beach Street

jrobinson.com Established in 1912, James Robinson, Inc. is a fifth generation, owned & operated proprietor of antique jewelry, silver, porcelain, and glass, and crafter of the only handmade English sterling silver flatware left in the world. Over the past 35 years, our collection of 19th & 20th Century jewelry, which includes pieces from masters such as Giuliano, Castellani, Oscar Heyman, Tiffany, Cartier & Buccellati, has come to be recognized as one of the finest available. Employing the same time tested techniques used since 1510, our silversmiths in Sheffield, England, forge by hand sterling flatware that’s as singular in quality as it is practical for daily use. We are delighted to share highlights from our collection of jewelry and handmade flatware.

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.

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Advertiser Directory Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

Open Fri, Sat, Sun 10am to 6pm Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the season at 18 Old South Wharf. We 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).

Nantucket Pearl Company 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! Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

508-228-6899 46 Main Street

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

R. Simantov Fine Jewelry Open daily; appointments recommended contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-221-0531; 508-228-2132 8A Easy Street

New season, new look!

Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.221.0531 or 508.228.2132. susanlisterlocke.com

Bruce L. Glaskin, Attorney at Law has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights and interests in court. Specializing in immigration law, we will work with you to understand the details of your unique case and give you the aggressive and professional representation you need. Bruce L. Glaskin, Attorney at Law works with a wide variety of clients on many cases. Since 1972, Bruce L. Glaskin has been committed to giving clients the outstanding legal representation they expect from a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. glaskinlaw.com

Mortgages & Banking Cape Cod Five Open Monday-Friday We’ll make your dream come true!

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

www.capecodfive.com CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-247-1795 or visit their website at CapeCodFive.com

Museums & Sites Nantucket Historical Association Nantucket’s #1 rated attraction!

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs arrowheadnursery.com ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond 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 & garden meet.

Office Products Nantucket Office Products

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM

508-228-4220 96 Pleasant Street

Open Year-round, Monday-Saturday

The island’s business hub for digital printing, scanning, e-mailing & faxing of your personal documents. We feature computer workstations for your use, a complete copy center, color laser copies, custom T-shirts with your Nantucket picture, art & drafting supplies along with children’s crafts, lamination services and an extensive inventory of office supplies and toner cartridges. nantucketofficeproducts.com

Pets Cold Noses

508-228-5477 Open daily at Straight Wharf

A special downtown pet boutique

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

Geronimo’s Open year-round Mon-Sat—perfect gifts for pets Pet supplies and gifts: “We’re more than just pet food”

508-228-3731 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. geronimos.com

Shoes & Handbags Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

Call for free consultation: 954-473-8087 Appointments available on Nantucket

Immigration Law

Nursery

Island Cashmere

Lawyers Glaskin Law

. 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. nha.org

212-752-6166; 917-324-4410 2 South Beach Street

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

May 12 - 25, 2016

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

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

Johnstons of Elgin 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.

Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4 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. Nantucketreds.com

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Summer Shades

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. Open daily.

Theatre Theatre Workshop of Nantucket THE ODD COUPLE opens May 26 “scarcely a moment that is not hilarious”

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

theatreworkshop.com TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 50 years. Playing from May 26 to June 18 is Neil Simon’s (new version) of THE ODD COUPLE. Love, Marriage and friendship abound as the fastidious Florence and the slovenly Olive decide to share an apartment together, after their lives have been turned upside down. “…There is scarcely a moment that is not hilarious”—The New York Times. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 or visit TheatreWorkshop.com.

Great Point Natural History Tour

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours. Tours are offered into October. On May 21, the Lighthouse will be open to the public from 11am to www.thetrustees.org/ccwr 3pm, no permit required!

Tours - Van Ara’s Van Tours 9:15, 12:15 or later in the day We stop for photos!

Nantucket Walkabout 508-422-7466 Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”

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

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.

Transportation Boat

Tours - Beach Opening Weekend: May 20-22, 2016 Tours offered through mid-October

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cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Ticket, $10 adults, $4 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $8. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

Sunglasses The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

May 12 - 25, 2016

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

hy-linecruises.com Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable highspeed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the high level of customer service passengers have come to expect from 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.

SeaStreak

1-800-262-8743

Call for reservations; kids free Mon-Thurs til June 23 seastreak.com Reliability, Luxury, Comfort Ferry to Nantucket from New Bedford Text/Call 508-228-1951 1-1/2 hour tours

Enjoy waterfront summer homes: first stop BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE. Pass historic 1800 homes, then 1746 Windmill, third order fresnel lens, and Cranberry Bog, stop SANKATY HEAD LIGHT, and, rose covered cottages of ‘SCONSET. ...on a clear day we can see all three lighthouses! Private charters available ...the value is there. TEXT/call: 508.228.1951 arastours.com

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

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

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

Tours - Walking Guided Walking Tours 508-228-1894 Walking Tour offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc. Departs at 11:15 am and 2:15 pm depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St.

Travel in style on one of SeaStreak’s 400 passenger vessels, the largest, fastest, most luxurious catamarans in the New York Harbor! SeaStreak vessels offer 3 spacious decks, a full service cash bar, food concessions and flat screen TV’s with movie showings. No traffic, No stress! All summer long our ferries will depart from our NY/NJ docks on Friday afternoon and return from Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday. And Nantucket departures mean easy travel to Martha’s Vineyard then on to New York City! Call for details and reservations.

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

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

Weddings Nantucket Weddings 508-228-9165, ext. 101 All you need to plan a wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary NantucketWeddings.com 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 reception sites, lodging establishments, musicians, florists, and many others who will help make your day special.

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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 31

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex + crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 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, MAY 24 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Stump Swamp & Norwood Farm See forest, upland meadows, ponds, former cranberry bog, & flowing stream. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning for Ages 2-7 Fun & engaging songs, singing games, and activities to teach musical skills to the very young. Space is limited. Tickets the day of the program when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10:15 to 11 AM - Zumba for Seniors Call the Saltmarsh at 508-228-4490 or sign up at the front desk. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Soup & Sandwich + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex + crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 3 to 4 PM - Library Lego Challenge for Ages 5-10 Program is free but space is limited. Registration is required www.nantucketatheneum.org 3:30 to 4:30 PM - Family Art Drop-In for Ages 2 to 5

nantucket HOME Available to pick up on newstands

and real estate offices or read online!

Property Listings • Statistics

Broker Directory • Nantucket Articles

508.228.9165

NantucketRealEstateBook.com

sales@nantucketrealestatebook.com

Real Estate News & Property Listings

May 12 - 25, 2016

Our youngest artists and their caregivers will explore various art media and elementary art fundamentals in a relaxed and inspiring setting. Artists Assoc. Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Dr. $5 /child. 4:30 to 7 PM - Jah Spirit Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5:30 to 7 PM - “Myths, Dragons & The Stars with Don Cerow” Cerow offers an in depth look at the connection between symbols in ancient civilizations and astronomy. Free. Held at The Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street 6 PM - Flashback Film Series - The Princess Bride While home sick in bed, a young boy’s grandfather reads him a story called The Princess Bride. This Flashback Film is rated PG, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s 1st & oldest Ghost Walk, led by original guide. See 5 of the island’s haunted locations. One mi., lasts 80 min. $20; $15 Age 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Shawkemo Hills Sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor, learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, & more. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main & the 1746 Windmill A 2 mi, 45 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at corner of Main & Centre sts. 508-332-0953 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Free Beginners English Class Beginners English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills. Atheneum , 1 India Street 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Walking Tour Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20 — $15 age 65+ & Teens — $5 Age 712)). Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at the Corner of Federal St. & India St. by the Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Burger Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:15 to 3:45 PM - In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex + crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 4 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 4:30 PM - Buckle & Shake Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 6:45 PM - Nantucket Walkabout Polpis Sunset Hike See shorebirds, harbor creatures & incredible views of two island harbors. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s 1st & oldest Ghost Walk, led by original guide. See 5 of the island’s haunted locations. One mi., lasts 80 min. $20; $15 Age 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts.

THURSDAY, MAY 26 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Smith’s Point See gray seals in winter; nesting piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers during the summer & glimpse Tuckernuck Island. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. continued on page 39

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9:30 to 10:30 AM - Family Art Drop-In for Ages 2 to 5 Kids their caregivers will explore art media and art fundamentals in a relaxed & inspiring setting. AAN Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Dr. $5. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rafael Osona Memorial Weekend Auction Preview Preview for Saturday’s auction: Nantucket & fine art, decorative & antique furnishings, South Sea Pearl jewelry, handwoven tribal & modern carpets, Nantucket baskets, sterling & more. American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St. 10:30 AM - Theater for the Very Young: Balloonacy Watch the story of a lonely old man who finds an unlikely companion in a red balloon. Tender, uplifting story for the little ones. 40 min. In The Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 South Water St. Tickets $8. 10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 minute walking tour. For ages 13+. $20. $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 minutes early. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet at Easy Street Cantina Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:15 to 3:45 PM -In the Heart of the Sea Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex + crew, focusing on survivors & their lives on the island. Departs from The Whaling Museum rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 4 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

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5 to 6:30 PM - Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Takes Road Trip Monthly meeting for the members of the Atheneum Teen Advisory Board. Interested teens ages 12-18 are welcome to attend! Book talk, events update, future planning, and pizza. The Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street 5 to 7 PM - Red, White, & Crew: American Winery Heroes You will soon be waving the Stars & Stripes in approval of our patriotic picks from a line-up of All-American wineries. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach Street, near The White Elephant. epernaywines.com 7 PM - “The Odd Couple” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Love, Marriage & friendship abound as the fastidious Felix and the slovenly Oscar decide to share an apartment together, after their lives are turned upside down. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Tickets 508-228-4305. theatreworkshop.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 27 9 AM - See What We’ve Got Brewing Join staff of Nantucket Cottage Hospital at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington Street, to hear about Nantucket’s new hospital. 9:15 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508-228-1951. Repeated at 12:15 pm, 2:15 pm, & later. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Rafael Osona Auction Preview See the antiques, art, jewelry, and more featured in the auction on Saturday, May 28. Bidding starts at 9:30 a.m. 10:30 AM - Theater for the Very Young: Balloonacy Watch the story of a lonely old man who finds an unlikely companion in a red balloon. Tender, uplifting story for the little ones. 40 min. In The Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 South Water St. Tickets $8. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fish Fry (Grilled Sword & Fried Pollock) + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, and events that transformed Nantucket. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street.

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 46 No. 2 • Our 46th Season!

May 12 - 25, 2016

Classic & updated clothing for a new season! Murray’s…

THE SHOP FOR MEN THE SHOP FOR WOMEN

• “M” Crest • Bonobos • Castaway Nantucket Island • Bills Khakis • Corbin • Michaels Swimwear • New England Shirt Company • Gitman • Lacoste • Pendleton • Hommard Cashmere • Duckhead • Smart Turnout • Southern Tide • Seaward & Stern • Vineyard Vines • Embroidered Pants and Shorts

EXCLUSIVE!

• Peter Millar Crown Shop • Smathers and Branson • Castaway • Bonobos

DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR

• Forrest Lennard • Johnny O • Peter Millar • Polo by Ralph Lauren

TOILETRIES & ACCESSORIES

• Cole Haan • Jockey • Lacoste • Leatherman • Randolph sunglasses Parlour by Smathers and Branson • Polo • Royall • Sailormade • Smathers & Branson • Thomas Bates • Truefit & Hill • Vineyard Vines • YRI • cufflinks

FOUL WEATHER GEAR

• Henri Lloyd • Barbour • Atlantis • Vineyard Vines

THE SHOP FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SHOES

• Nina • Vionic • Earth • Birkenstock • Keds • Bass • Dansko • Aerosoles • Salomon • Arcopedico • André Assous • Uggs • • Ecco • Sperry Topsider • Timberland • igi&co • Van Eli • Jack Rogers • Olukai • Nantucket Red • Alden • Peter Millar • Mephisto • E. Michaels • Ahnu • Ana‐Tech • Saucony • Vineyard Vines flip‐flops • Superga • Chinese Laundry • Cobb Hill

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING ON THE SECOND FLOOR

• Southern Tide • Limeapple • Vineyard Vines • Gossip Girl • Lacoste • Polo Ralph Lauren • Castaway Nantucket • Glouchester Knits • Girls Jack Rogers • St. James • Just Madras • Johnny O • Hatley

WORLD FAMOUS NANTUCKET REDS™ TRADITIONAL, ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC

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

• Leggings • Cashmere Ponchos • Comfy USA • Castaway Nantucket Island • Tunics • Embroidered Pants & Skirts • Fridaze • Foxcroft • Leon Levin • Linens • Nantucket Reds™ • Tiannello • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans • Pendleton • Three Dots

DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR & DRESSES

• Barbour • Comfy USA • Sailor Sailor • Lauren James • St. James • Southern Tide • Duffield Lane • Tracy Negosian • Vineyard Vines • Mahi Gold • Mycra Pac • Donna Morgan • Dizzy Lizzie • Lisette • Castaway Nantucket

SWIMWEAR

• Anne Cole • Castaway Embroidered • DKNY • Beach House • Lauren • Michael Kors • Nanette Lepore • Ralph Lauren • Seawaves • Tommy Hilfiger • Vineyard Vines

LINGERIE AND NIGHTWEAR

• Calvin Klein • Coobie • Eileen West • Jockey • Carole Hochman • Martha M • Hanky Panky • Spanx • Ralph Lauren • Nu Bra

ACCESSORIES

• Cole Haan • Dooney • Eric Javits Hats & Bags • Estee Lauder • Beltology • Straw Hats • Socks • Headbands • Congress Cards • Spartina • Shinola • Nantucket Throw • Polo • Key Rings • Nantucket Canvas Bags • Sunglasses • Sterling & 14k Jewelry • Vera Bradley Bags • Nantucket Gifts • Kendra Scott • evening bags • Kedron Nantucket Rugs • Two Cranes • Beach Towels • Kiel James Patrick • Wallaroo • Sondra Roberts

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

OUR 71 ST YEAR !

Murray’s Toggery Shop

62 Main Street, Nantucket 508-228-0437 • (800) 368-2134

www.nantucketreds.com info@nantucketreds.com Open Monday ‐ Saturday from 10am‐5pm Sunday from 10am‐4pm All Credit Cards Welcome • Open year-round

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