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Weaving His Talents into an Island Tradition

by Jack Fritsch When you hear mention of Nantucket, you think of our amazing history, unique town, unspoiled beaches and island landscapes, and of course Nantucket Lightship Baskets. And when you think about Nantucket Baskets, you quickly think of Nap Plank… or you should… he is one of our finest masters of this historic craft. I met with him recently at The Corner Table for a great conversation.

Nap hails originally from just off Cape in the coastal town of Cohasset.

He grew up enamored with the sea and shore, boats and sailing, raised as he says “a free range child,” allowed the freedom to roam and explore, with the support and encouragement of his parents to follow his muse. A talented carpenter and woodworker by training, he ventured out to Montana but was quickly disappointed: he explains that he didn’t like what they were doing there, and could take no pride in his work. He knew he belonged in New England, comfortable with our traditions of architecture and craftsmanship.

He first came out to Nantucket in 1972 and returned many times over the next decade (camping out in the State Forest he admits mischievously, adding he hopes the Statute of Limitations has run out on that little infrac-

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START YOUR DAY OVERLOOKING THE BAY. TOPPER’S BRUNCH Saturday & Sunday --------------Open for breakfast daily

AT T H E WAU W I N E T NANTUCKET 508.228.8768 • ToppersRestaurant.com • OpenTable.com Breakfast • Lunch • Cocktails • Dinner • Saturday & Sunday Brunch Park free at The Wauwinet or ride our van from the Visitor’s Center.

May 10-23, 2018

The Currency of Memories

by Robert P. Barsanti On a bright Saturday in early May, one of the young men and I bought a dress shirt at Murray’s. Sometime in the winter, or at some other time when I wasn’t looking, the men’s section of the old store had been rearranged. It hadn’t been rehabbed into oblivion, nor were there new subdivisions in it, nor did the Preservationist need to be called. The dress shirts were no longer behind the counter, the bow-ties weren’t spinning on a rack, and the winter coats were gone.

I felt myself go faint in the light of such change, then slowly recover my composure. With professional help, the young man was measured, a white shirt was selected, and my bank account lost a sum of cash. Lunch followed.

On the back deck of Met on Main, we sat near a trio of older women.

They wore scarves, purple, and bright smiles. One of them told the waitress “It’s her birthday. We come here every year for her birthday.” Then they ordered a round of beers and the fun began.

Saturday was a good day to be on the back patio. The wind skipped over us, but the sun warmed us on the bricks. If you sat still and watched closely, the buds on the tree were slowly building. The season was creeping into place, and in some weeks, a line would form for our tables and the wait staff would be scurrying. But not now.

I did not ask, but I wondered when the three of them started celebrating birthdays out here. That location on Main Street had had more than a few businesses in it over the last thirty years. My memory, sodden and hole-ridden, has the Espresso Café and the Sweet Shop, and I can remember a few others but the names, menus, and signage have slipped into the outgoing tide. continued on page 24

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New Shows for May Spring continues with two new exhibitions opening during the month of May in the Artists Association of Nantucket’s Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery. The Wind & The Wave opens with a reception on Friday, May 11 from 6-8 pm and the annual Artist Open Exhibition opening reception will be held on Friday May 25 from 6-8 pm.

“The Wind & The Wave has a maritime theme with works focusing on anything on or near the ocean, from boats to birds and shoreline vistas. Upstairs on the second floor, the 2D to 3D exhibition featuring three-dimensional pieces and works on paper will remain on display,” said gallery manager Peter J. Greenhalgh.

“As the warmer weather commences and people begin to think summer, we thought a nautically inspired maritime exhibition full of warm colors would help jump-start the excitement of the season, especially after such a cold and raw winter and spring,” added Greenhalgh.

The Solo Show Spotlight Artist during this exhibition continues to showcase works by watercolorist Romana Rainey.

The Wind & The Wave will be on display from May 11 - 21 in conjunction with the 2D to 3D exhibition, at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street in the heart of Nantucket’s Cultural District.

All art submissions are welcomed by the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) for its annual Artist Open Exhibition, on display beginning May 25 and running through June 4. The exhibition is open to the community-at-large for fine art submission—including cell phone photographs.

“The majority of our exhibitions showcase the work of our AAN members, however during this exhibition, we open the gallery to all artists. We encourage community members and artists to participate in this special show, which is one of four open shows we’re offering this season,” said AAN curator of exhibitions Robert Frazier.

For the eighth consecutive year, AAN is also pleased to invite cell phone photographers to submit images for the Cellography exhibition. “This popular show-within-a-show hangs on the second floor in the old school style of pho-

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Today’s Nantucket

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THURSDAY, MAY 10

FRIDAY, MAY 11

11 to 11:30 AM - Free Preschool Story Time for Ages 3+

8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

1:55 PM - National Theater Live: Macbeth

10 to 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions

4:30 to 7 PM - Buckle & Shake Perform Live

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

No reservation required, but limited to first 15 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 min before program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

In the ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war, ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths are propelled towards the crown by forces of elemental darkness. Shakespeare’s intense & terrifying tragedy. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street.

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Free Uncork & Unwine Tasting

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

Enjoy ice cream & relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

Toast an anniversary of Épernay Wine & Spirits. Raise a glass of red, white or rosé at this gathering as we celebrate our 11th season. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com

1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

Nantucket Historical Assoc. and Water Circle Production bring you an evening of poetic works, read by Nantucket actors & community members. Featured authors include Edna St. Vincent Millay, Tennessee Williams, W.H. Auden, Emily Dickinson, William Shakespeare, and others, directed by Meredith Martin. Held in Greater Light, 8 Howard Street. $10. Doors open at 5:30 pm

3 to 7 PM - Foggy Roots Perform Live

6 to 7 PM - Poetry in Motion

6 to 7 PM - Free English Classes

Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced classes. Open to all, conducted in English. 508228-1110 ext. 113, Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St.

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Repeated at 3 PM. Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

6 to 7 PM - Poetry in Motion

The Nantucket Historical Assoc. and Water Circle Production bring you an evening of poetic works, read by Nantucket actors and community members. Featured authors include Edna St. Vincent Millay, Tennessee Williams, W.H. Auden, Emily Dickinson, William Shakespeare, and others, directed by Meredith Martin. Held in Greater Light, 8 Howard Street. $10. Doors open at 5:30 pm

6 to 8 PM - “The Wind & the Wave” Exhibit Opening

Runs with 2D to 3D exhibition, works on paper and 3-dimensional works upstairs in the Artists Assn Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington St. continued on page 10

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Animals on the Move Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation As we start to get outside in the warm spring weather, we may be noticing more signs of the wildlife around us: a few deer tracks here, some rabbit scat there, a tent caterpillar tent among the trees, as well as a bird nest or two in the shrubs or the top of an outdoor shower.

But what should we do when we see an animal in distress? According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, “The best way to help a wild animal is to leave it alone.”

Most animals do not need or want your help. Many wild animals want nothing to do with humans. They do anything they can to get away (including biting and fighting).

If an animal is truly in distress, then trying to “help” may cause undo stress to the creature. Many times, this stress can make matters worse.

BABY BIRDS Spring is breeding season for many species, but we people seem to have the most interactions with birds this time of year. This is possibly due to many more nests in our own yards. Birds in our region make all kinds of nests of many different shapes, sizes, and materials. No matter the location or nesting material, nests mean eggs and ultimately baby birds. So, if you find a nest, what do you do? Here are a few things to keep in mind: • Do not touch or get too close! A spring nest is likely an active nest. Parent birds do not need you checking on their nest or stressing them out while they gather nesting material and food. They’re soon going to be new parents; there’s enough to worry about!

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• Do not remove nests from their location. Most of the birds we encounter on Nantucket are protected under the Migratory Bird Act of 1918. It is illegal to take and possess eggs, nests, and bird parts (including feathers) without a federal permit.

“But what if I find a baby bird on the ground?”

• Many bird species such as robins, jays, crows, and owls leave the nest and spend as many as 2-5 days on the ground before they can fly. This is a normal and vital part of the young birds' development. While they are on the ground, the birds are cared for and protected by their parents and are taught vital life skills (finding food, identifying predators, flying).

• Do not pick up the bird! Taking these birds into captivity denies them the opportunity to learn skills they need to survive in the wild. Unless a bird is injured, it is essential to leave them outside to learn from their parents.

• If you are concerned that a bird fell from its nest too early, you may try and return the bird to its nest. If the nest has been destroyed or is unreachable, you may substitute a small box lined with tissue and suspend it from a branch near to where you believe its nest is located.

• Birds have a poor sense of smell and very strong parental instincts, which means they will usually continue caring for their young.

Raising wild birds in captivity is always a last resort.

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by Carl Oscar Olson There are certain events on Nantucket that mark the time of the year and the change of the season. The Daffodil Festival is undoubtedly the start of spring on the island, while Race Week and The Boston Pops a clear sign that the busy season is peaking. Labor Day brings the frantically busy part of the season to a close, and the Thanksgiving Tree Lighting ushers in the holidays.

The start of summer, though, is marked by the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival.

Since 1996, this festival has been a tradition favored by thousands of locals and visitors alike. With crowds coming from across the country and around the world, “Wine Fest” is widely considered one of the nation’s most celebrated wine and food festivals. It honors and engages the island’s unique community and holds true to Nantucket’s one-of-a-kind style.

The event got its start 22 years ago as a one-day wine tasting on the beach in Siaconset, the picture-perfect village on the eastern end of the island. Over the years, with a helping hand from residents, restaurants, and retailers, founder Denis Toner transformed it into one of the most loved and longed-for event in its category. From the humble, hopeful beginnings in ‘Sconset, this year the event will draw more than 3,000 people to its new location at Jetties Beach in the heart of Nantucket. In spite of it’s ever-growing number of restaurants and chefs, vintners, wineries, and patrons, the Nantucket Wine and Food Festival manages to stay true to its roots as a special, intimate event.

In 2017, to acknowledge the increasing role of the culinary events and chefs, the Nantucket Wine Festival officially changed it’s name to the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival. continued on page 22

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DRINK IN THE VIEW JOIN THE SCENE drinks | dining | indoors | outdoors | day | night

NHA Lecture Series Begins On Tuesday, May 15 at 6 pm, Nantucket native, author, and historian Matthew Stackpole will give an illustrated talk on the Charles W. Morgan, the last of an American whaling fleet that once numbered more than 2,700 vessels. Built and launched in 1841, the Morgan is now America’s oldest commercial ship still afloat—only the USS Constitution is older. Stackpole will also discuss the experience of the vessel’s thirty-eighth voyage after undergoing an intensive restoration process in 2014.

This lecture is part of the Candle Factory Lecture Series, which features historians and authors as they discuss themes of whaling, from ships to whale hunt artwork, and the ways in which humans relate to the sea through stories. The lecture series continues on May 22 with “O’er the wide and tractless sea”: Original Art of the Yankee Whale Hunt” a talk by Michael P. Dyer, Curator of History at New Bedford Whaling Museum. And on May 29, author Philip Hoare will talk about the ways in which we relate to the sea’s natural history; it’s whales, birds, as well as its myths.

For more on programs and events at the Nantucket Historical Association, visit Nha.org or call 508-228-1894.

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and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. . Repeated at 3 PM.

1 to 3 PM - Family Fun Day for Felix from page 6

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Face Painting, Bobby Lamb the Balloon Wizard, proceeds from all ice cream sales will go to help island child Felix Soares with medical expenses and travel. Felixthebrave.com

2 PM - Vernal Pools Tour with Nantucket Land Council

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

7 to 10 PM - Wine Dinner featuring Fontanafredda, Piedmont, Italy

Join NLC for an exploration of the vernal pools found on Nantucket. On a discovery walk led by Resource Ecologist Emily Molden, you will learn about these bodies of water that form during the spring and provide essential habitat to a variety of species. Tours are free; advance registration is required: 508-228-2818.

A 4-course dinner with Alberto Frea serving a tasting of wines from the renowned Fontanafredda Winery and discuss the brand’s well established production philosophy. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. 508-228-2665. Tickets $150

2 to 3:30 PM - Wine Tasting 101 with leva Aldins - An Experiential Journey

Enjoy the music of Sean Lee in the Brant Point Grill Lounge in The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street.

3 to 7 PM - The Cosmic Jibaros Perform Live

8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music in Brant Point Grill

Join Sommelier Ieva Aldins on an experiential journey into wine tasting in which participants will learn a vocabulary of aromatic and taste components through our senses. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. 508-228-2665. Tickets $45 Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 6:15 PM - Presentation: Tales from the Home of the World’s Worst Weather

SATURDAY, MAY 12 8 AM - ACK Clean Team

Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet at Handlebar Cafe to clean Town or at Surfside Beach – meet in the parking lot.

8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 to 11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions

Enjoy ice cream & relax during a narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Join Mount Washington Observatory’s Will Broussard for an investigation into the unique life and work of weather observers stationed at the observatory yearround.This exciting program is appropriate for adults and children alike. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6 to 7 PM - Wine Dinner with PONZI vintner, Anna Maria Ponzi

We would like you to join us for this 5 course dinner and wine pairing with Ms. Ponzi, who will give insight to the history of Oregon winemaking at Ponzi Vineyards. Reception from 6 – 7 p.m. is included. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street.

508-228-2665. Tickets $155

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

SUNDAY, MAY 13

A delectable brunch along the waters of Nantucket Bay in TOPPERS at The Wauwinet. Reservations: 508-228-0145

7 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday Savor one of several special versions of Eggs Benedict every Sunday morning at The Downyflake, new specials each week. 18 Sparks Ave.

11:30 AM to 2 PM - Brunch in Wauwinet 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery

High Speed Ferry

The WAVE will now be operating a year-round fixed route bus service!

YEAR ROUND SERVICE:

- SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE -

MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$2, 4/27-5/13 and 10/9-12/31 every 30 mins. weekdays 7am-9pm,

weekends 7am-9pm; 5/14-6/10 and 9/15-10/8 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30pm; 6/11-9/3 every 15 mins. 7am to midnight; 9/4-9/14 every 15 mins. 7am to 11:30pm MIACOMET LOOP.....$2, 4/27-5/13 and 10/9-12/31 every 30 mins. weekdays 7am-9pm, weekends 7am-9pm; 5/14-6/10 and 9/15-10/8 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30pm; 6/11-9/3 every 20 mins. 7am to midnight; 9/4-9/14 every 20 mins. 7am to 11:30pm SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$3, 4/27-5/13 and 10/9-12/31 weekdays 7am to 9pm, weekends 7am to 7pm – service along Old South Road/Nobadeer Farm Road with limited trips to Sconset daily. 5/14-6/10 and 9/4-10/8 7:15am to 11:15pm every 60 minutes; 6/11-9/3 7:15am to midnight every 60 minutes.

SEASONAL SERVICE:

MADAKET.....$3, 5/25-6/17 & 9/4-9/16, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins; 6/18-9/3 every 30 mins.

AIRPORT ROUTE.....$3, 6/16-9/3 10am-6pm every 20 mins.

SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$3, 6/14-9/3 7:15am-7:15pm, every 60 mins.

SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$3, 6/25-9/3 10am-6pm, every 80 mins.

SURFSIDE BEACH.....$3, 6/18-9/3 10am-6pm, every 40 mins.

JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$2, 6/18-9/3 10am-6pm, every 30 mins.

Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military. Children 6 & under ride free.

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

DOWNTOWN BUS STOPS: Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes.

Madaket & Jetties – Broad St, in front of the Whaling Museum • Airport, Surfside & Sconset via Polpis – Washington St. Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES: The Muse – 44 Surfside Rd • The Chicken Box – 5 Daves St • Faregrounds (7am-5pm) – 27 Fairgrounds Rd All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible.

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

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

Riders Guides are available at NRTA 20R South Water St., Visitor Services 25 Federal St., Chamber of Commerce 0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops. nformation and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street daily from April 27-May 13 and Sept.10-Dec. 31 from 10am to 6pm. May 14-Sept. 9 from 9:30am to 6:30pm. Hours are subject to change.

Real time info from your cell phone or computer at nrta.transloc.com For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov

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Schedule May 11 - September 3, 2018

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Reservations strongly recommended

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8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9:30 AM - Ara’s Tours

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sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

MONDAY, MAY 14 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 AM - Opening Day for Hospital Thrift Shop

The Hospital Thrift Shop opens today for it’s 89th year offering gently used housewares, clothing, shoes, gifts, furniture, and much more. All sales benefit Nantucket Cottage Hospital. 17 India Street.

Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508228-1951. Repeated at 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & later.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions

Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

3 to 7 PM - Bluebirds of Paradise Perform Live

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. . Repeated at 3 PM.

10:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch

Savor a new twist on breakfast dishes & savory fare at Proprietors, 9 India Street.

Reservations: 508-228-7477

11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch in Wauwinet

A delectable brunch along the waters of Nantucket Bay in TOPPERS at The Wauwinet. Reservations: 508-228-0145

12 to 3 PM - Mother’s Day Brunch

Classic dishes with waffle, pancake, omelet, carving stations, a raw bar, and live music by PJ Moody. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. $89 adults; $39 ages 4-12; younger than age 4 free.Reservations: 508-228-2500

3 to 7 PM - The Cosmic Jibaros Perform Live

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with

Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:30 to 7 PM - Book Discussion: The Royal Ghosts

This three part discussion will be facilitated by the Rev. Linda Simmons, who will have just returned from a 2 month sabbatical in India and Nepal. On May 21 Rev. Simmons will offer a lecture about her trip. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

TUESDAY, MAY 15 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Music in the Morning

Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Gallery for fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young.

Free admission. Appropriate for ages 2-7. Space is limited. Tickets are available the day of the program when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. continued on page 13

Sail Endeavor a Nantucket tradition. established 1982 1 1/2-HOUR TRIPS DEPART DAILY 10AM • 1PM • 4PM $50 PER PERSON SUNSET SAIL $70

AT:

PER PERSON

Captain James Genthner Slip #1015 • Straight Wharf

508-228-5585 Thai Cuisine & Snack Bar located inside the Nantucket Ice Rink at 1 Backus Lane Open for Lunch & Dinner Lunch Mon-Fri: 11am-2:30pm Dinner Mon-Sat: 4pm-8pm closed Sundays

Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices.

Call to order 508-228-SIAM (7426) www.SiamToGoNantucket.com

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Navigating Wine & Food Fest Weekend

by Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie What once started out as a small gathering for a handful of wineries to pour at a Grand Tasting and a few intimate wine dinners hosted in friend’s homes has grown immensely to become one of the most highly regarded annual wine events in the country. With so much to celebrate during the funfilled Nantucket Wine & Food Festival weekend (May 16-20, 2018), here is a snapshot of the events worthy of attention from a wine professional insider’s point of view.

AN EXPERIENTIAL WINE JOURNEY As a primer to all the excitement of this annual weekend, many of the seasonal finer dining establishments are already open the week before. If you happen to be on-island then, you get to sample this season’s newest menu items, chat with the sommeliers about their winter wine travels, and be the guinea pig at any new local watering holes: all probably without needing a reservation (though it’s better to be safe than not get a table).

The Nantucket Culinary Center, located in the heart of downtown Nantucket, provides a food-and-wine-centric gathering space for the dynamic, yet intimate, year-round community. On Saturday, May 12, they will be hosting An Experiential Wine Journey with Sommelier Ieva Aldins, known for her time spent working the wine floor at Straight Wharf Restaurant (and also on the yoga mat for when you need to unwind after wine). Here you will learn a vocabulary of aromatic and taste components through your senses. Smell items that are commonly referred to in tasting notes, along with tasting components that define the structure of the wine. No prior wine knowledge is necessary.

Tickets for this limited engagement event are available for purchase at nantucketculinary.com/classes/tasting101-2018. continued on page 23

Jay’s donuts the standard by which all others are judged!

17-1/2 Old South Rd

nantucketbakeshop.com

508.228.2797

Celebrating 20 Years as Nantucket’s Best Resource for Outdoor Living 9 Wampanoag Way | 508.228.1961 | arrowheadnursery.com

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CONT.

10 AM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip; repeated at 1 PM. Tickets at 508-228-7037 or at shearwaterexcursions.com

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

3 to 7 PM - Bluebirds of Paradise Perform Live

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5:30 to 7:30 PM - Interwoven Stories Workshop

Interwoven Stories is a yearlong community project that encourages participants to create an embroidered narrative that illustrates an aspect of their Nantucket experience. Interwoven Stories is presented by the Nantucket Atheneum and the Artists’ Association of Nantucket and the project is funded by a generous grant from the Nantucket Arts Council. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6 to 7 PM - “The Charles W. Morgan Restoration & 38th Voyage”

An illustrated talk by Mystic Seaport's Morgan Historian: Matthew Stackpole. The Charles W. Morgan is the last of an American whaling fleet that numbered more than 2,700 vessels. Built and launched in 1841, the Morgan is now America’s oldest commercial ship still afloat – only the USS Constitution is older. The whaleship was designated a National Historic Landmark by order of the Secretary of the Interior in 1966. In the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15 ($5 NHA members).

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

7 to 9 PM - Sustainable Nantucket Film: Farmers For America

May 10-23, 2018

5:30 to 7 PM - World Wide Voices Book Discussion Group

The World Wide Voices Book Discussion Group meets September—May and is open to all. The next discussion will be: The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

6:30 PM - Film for Thought: Back To Burgundy

Three siblings reunite at their home in picturesque Burgundy to save the family vineyard in this tender tale of a new generation finding its own unique blend from acclaimed director Cédric Klapisch (L’Auberge Espagnole). Jean (Pio Marmaï), the black sheep of the family, unexpectedly returns home from a decade abroad to reconnect with his hospitalized father. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Circle

Come and learn from other knitters, bring in your ongoing crocheting or knitting projects to get help, or learn a new pattern or technique from Interweave Knits, Piecework, or Vogue Knitting magazines. Check out crocheting and knitting materials from the library’s collection or join the circle for its weekly camaraderie. The Atheneum Knitting and Crocheting Circle’s objective is to embrace Piecework’s motto in ‘preserving the legacy of needlework.’ Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

THURSDAY, MAY 17 NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL

The ultimate event for foodies and oenophiles. This popular festival will feature more than 100 internationally acclaimed wineries and special celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, seminars, auctions, and charitable celebrations.

8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 to 10:30 AM - Free Toddler Time for Ages 18-36 mos.

No reservation required, but limited to first 10 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions

Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm

The average age of the U.S. farmer is 60. Half of America’s farmland is going to change hands in the next 12 years. 20% of our food is imported. This is the story of young people who are stepping up. Cosponsored with Sustainable Nantucket Free admission. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Live DJ every Tuesday in The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

10 AM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

10 PM to 1 AM - Crown Tuesday

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at 508-2287037 or at shearwaterexcursions.com

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

11 to 11:30 AM - Free Preschool Story Time for Ages 3+

Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm

1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

12:15 PM - Rotary Speaker: Sarah Bois

Sarah Bois, Director Research and Education, Linda Loring Nature Foundation. Fairgrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Road.

1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Repeated at 3 PM.

3 PM - Vernal Pools Tour

No reservation required, but limited to first 15 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 min before program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Repeated at 3 PM.

1 PM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at 508-2287037 or at shearwaterexcursions.com

1 to 3 PM - Free French Rose Wine Tasting

Compare & contrast rosés from different regions of France. Discover how terroir, choice of grape varietals and winemaking practices influence what’s in the glass. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com

3 to 7 PM - Jah Spirit Perform Live

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

Join the Nantucket Land Council for an exploration of the vernal pools found on Nantucket. On a discovery walk led by Resource Ecologist Emily Molden, you will learn about vernal pools – bodies of water that form during the spring and provide essential habitat to a variety of species. Discover some of the unique animals that call these temporary bodies of water home. Tours are free and open to the public; advance registration is required. Registration is by phone 508-228-2818.

4 to 6 PM - Ga Ga for Gosset Champagne Free Tasting

$20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

6:30 to 9:30 PM - Ode to Tuscany

3 to 4 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

3 to 7 PM - Dub Apocalypse Perform Live

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 7 PM - Nantucket Wine Festival Welcome Reception

Welcome chefs and winemakers to the island for the Annual Nantucket Wine Festival. This is the kickoff event that gives us all the chance to reunite with vintners and chefs from past years, and meet new luminaries, sponsors, attendees and friends. nantucketwinefestival.com White Elephant, 50 Easton Street.

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Join our host Bertrand Verduzier, Export Director for Champagne Gosset, and find out about preservation of style, excellence, & keeping with family traditions in this oldest Wine House in Champagne. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St.

6 to 7 PM - Free English Classes

Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced classes. Open to all, conducted in English. 508228-1110 ext. 113, Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Join Sarah Leah Chase for a special tasting of fine wines and olive oil from the Tuscan Region of Italy. Having spent many trips bicycling throughout Europe, Sarah Leah Chase’s knowledge of authentic flavors flourished through these experiences.

During the demonstration, you will discover why Italian food pairs so well with Italian wine, and afterwards get to taste the divine marriage between the two.

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6 to 10 PM - Nantucket Wine & Food Festival Harbor Gala

Winemakers from around the world present their wines paired with dishes created by award-winning chefs from around the country. Tickets $260 at nantucketwinefestival.com

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

FRIDAY, MAY 18 NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL

The ultimate event for foodies and oenophiles. This popular festival will feature more than 100 internationally acclaimed wineries and special celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, seminars, auctions, and charitable celebrations.

8 to 11 AM - Early-Bird Bird Walk

Join MMA's Field Ornithologist on a unique birding experience around the island.

Transportation provided and a limited number of excellent binoculars available for loan. $20 (Members: $5). Registration required: 508-228-9198.

8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9:45 to 10:15 AM - Nanpuppets

Culinary, 22 Federal Street

5:30 to 7:30 PM - Book Binding Workshop

Join us on our book binding adventures as we experiment and learn new ways to bind books and play with paper. No experience necessary. All tools and materials will be supplied. Registration is required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

7 to 10 PM - The Forgotten Wines of Portugal – A Wine-Paired Dinner

A wine-tasting dinner with Camille Broderick: taste why Portugal is becoming a leader in winemaking. Paired perfectly with white and red varietals, Chef Greg will cook a seasonal Portuguese menu focused on their seaside traditions. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street, Tickets $150

8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music in Brant Point Grill

Enjoy the music of Sean Lee in the Brant Point Grill Lounge in The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL

The ultimate event for foodies and oenophiles. This popular festival will feature more than 100 internationally acclaimed wineries and special celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, seminars, auctions, and charitable celebrations.

7 to 8:30 AM - Royal Wedding Viewing Party

Come watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchange wedding vows at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Palace. Put on your best hat, most posh frock and bring a union jack to wave at the happy couple. We’ll supply coffee, tea and scones and a live telecast of the ceremony on our wide screen in the Great Hall. Free admission. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Gallery for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. Free admission. Appropriate for ages 2-7. Space is limited. Tickets are available the day of the program when the library opens.9:30 AM - Ara’s Tours Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508228-1951. Repeated at 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & later.

8 AM - ACK Clean Team

Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm

9 AM - “My School Color” Run

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 5 PM - NWFF Culinary Tent at Jetties Beach

Step inside a culinary oasis for a day of celebrity chef cooking demos, food samples, libations, shopping and live entertainment by the City Winery Marching Band.

Have a first taste of Santa Margherita Rosé, a Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail and a glass of Whispering Angel as you browse local and regional vendors and enjoy the culinary talent. Guest chefs take the stage every hour on the half from 10:30 to 3:30, with cooking demos featuring favorite recipes. $60 at Jetties Beach.

11 AM to 12 PM - The Trifecta Effect of Trifecta Wines: Free Tasting

Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet at Handlebar Cafe to clean Town or at Steps Beach at Lincoln Circle.

8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

An untimed fun run featuring a 1/2 mile & 1 mile course. Throughout the course participants will experience color splash zones where they will be doused in color.

There will also be a final color toss celebration. Check in starts at: 9am; race starts at: First wave: 10am, Second Wave: 10:10am, Third Wave: 10:20am. Nantucket Elementary School, 30 Surfside Road.

10 AM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at 508-2287037 or at shearwaterexcursions.com

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

Socialize here with winery owners Pablo & Lynanne Nyarady as you sip their outstanding wines from California and perhaps add a personally signed bottle to your collection. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com

10 AM to 12 PM - Free Aperol Spritz Social

Sit down to lunch with Sarah Leah Chase and Camille Broderick to learn the history behind rosé as they pair rosé with cuisine from each region. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street, Tickets $100

10 AM to 12 Noon - Four Centuries Domestic Tour

12 to 2:30 PM - Tasting the World Through Rose-filled Glasses

1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Repeated at 3 PM.

1 to 2 PM - Free Tasting of Full Circle Farming Wines

Meet Chris Hall of Long Meadow Ranch as you taste his family’s estate grown wines that express their motto of “excellence through responsible farming.” Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com

3 to 4 PM - Distinctively New Zealand Wine Tasting

Matt Stafford of Craggy Range of Hawke’s Bay will showcase his award-winning wines from the Gimbletts Gravels winegrowing district of the North Island, New Zealand. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com

3 to 7 PM - Jerry Dugger and the Rusty Rainbow Perform Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 6 PM - Free Wine Tasting with the Dynamic Duo of Donelan Wines

Taste with the brothers behind this family-owned, small boutique winery located in Sonoma County. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com

5 to 6:30 PM - Art & Appetite – recent paintings by David Williams-Bulkeley

Come join David Williams-Bulkeley and Andy Peay on Friday for a complementary evening of fine art, wine and hors d’oeuvres, focusing on Food as Art. Nantucket

May 10-23, 2018

Start your morning the Italian way with a little sunshine in your glass at this weekend’s official Aperol Spritz HQ to learn the famous cocktail recipe to prepare this perfect aperitivo. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com

A collaborative walking tour with the Curator of the Mitchell House, the Nantucket Preservation Trust’s Exec. Director, and the NHA’s Education staff that looks at the changes in domestic life over 4 centuries and how it shaped homes, buildings, neighborhoods, and land use. Meet at the Oldest House on Sunset Hill. Tour ends on Main Street & includes brief visits inside each building visited. $10.

10 AM to 5 PM - NWFF Culinary Tent at Jetties Beach

Step inside a culinary oasis for a day of celebrity chef cooking demos, food samples, libations, shopping and live entertainment by the City Winery Marching Band.

Have a first taste of Santa Margherita Rosé, a Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail and a glass of Whispering Angel as you browse local and regional vendors and enjoy the culinary talent. Guest chefs take the stage with cooking demonstrations featuring their favorite recipes. $60 at Jetties Beach.

10:30 AM to 12 Noon - Book Signing with Gabriel Frasca and Hadley & TJ Douglas Authors of Drink Progressively. Mitchell's Book Corner. 54 Main St. 508-228-1080.

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Celebrate a perfect pairing as Elin Hilderbrand signs copies of The Identicals while you enjoy a taste of Latitude Beverage’s newly released ACK Provence Rosé. $1 from every bottle sold to the Boys & Girls Club of Nantucket. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com continued on page 38

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tion). He was drawn here initially by our harbor and close ties to the water. He loved the history of Nantucket, and the magic feel of the town in its state of preservation. He moved here full time in 1981 or ‘82, and didn’t set foot off-island for almost nine months. After finally stepping off for a few days, he was surprised on his return by having such a strong feeling of “I’m home. This is where I belong.�

In those early days out here he quickly became friends with Allen Reed, another master craftsman that came from a hometown near his own. Allen hired Nap to help with carpentry and repairs around the Chicken Box and other properties. He turned his talent to pursuing his own projects, and remembers with pride making a dinghy rigged with a bowsprit, a dovetailed box, and a unique quarterboard fashioned in the unusual form of looking down on the deck of a ship. The joy he had from this craftsmanship made him realize he would never be suited for an office job‌ he had to be working with his hands. When Allen taught him how to make Nantucket baskets, his fate was sealed. “I loved that you could make a living here working in the arts or crafts. Artists are encouraged and enabled here, in a way you wouldn’t find many places on the mainland.â€?

Nap became a full time basket maker, and was soon recognized as one of the great innovators in the trade. While working away filling orders for the usual open baskets and covered purses, his mind would wander in other directions. He always

liked “little things� he explained with a laugh, and one day he started making a very small (4-inch or so) heart-shaped basket of all things. When another professional basket maker saw what he was doing, they chided “Why are you wasting your time with that? No one will ever buy that silly thing!�

Of course someone soon came along and bought the unique basket before it was even half finished.

Our free-range basket maker was off following his own muse again.

He continued making unique shapes and ever smaller baskets. He remembers Joyce Gardner, a woman who traveled out here in the 80s just to take basket-making lessons, encouraging him to pursue his miniatures and to make them true, proper miniatures, where all the components are diminished in correct proportion. A quick tour of his miniatures at the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum will show that the rest is truly history.

Looking ahead, Nap is very encouraged about the future of the Nantucket basket tradition. He explains that in years past most baskets were made by professionals who, under economic constraints, had to make baskets quickly, and in a fairly limited variety of traditional forms. These days many baskets are made by hobbyists, who have the leisure to devote the time necessary for high quality and a freedom of imagination. Nantucket baskets have also become hugely popular in Japan, bringing this tradition into a new era: the Japanese love of precise craftsmanship and artistic detail are helping to elevate Nantucket baskets to a new height. Nap has in fact just returned from several weeks touring and teaching in Japan (keep your eyes out around town for a rare “Nap Plank continued on page 18

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Nap has now been making Nantucket baskets for about 35 years. He still loves living here (“even in the summer it’s a great place to be… most of the tourists—90% of them—are so happy, walking around with big smiles on their faces! It’s great to be around that”). He and his wife Gabrielle have raised two accomplished children: Chloe has inherited Nap’s love of sailing and the sea, pursuing a career at Mass Maritime, and Phaedra has clearly inherited the Plank artistic talent in music and more. He enthuses that “Nantucket is a great environment for kids, the community is very encouraging… there is so much here, extracurricular and all, the girls experiSome of Nap Plank's miniaenced so much… they’re very well rounded.”

Is there anything he doesn’t love about ture baskets on display in the Nantucket? The build-up. The over-develop- Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum on Union Street. ment is threatening what makes the island and town so special. Does he have any proud secrets? Would he share something that nobody knows about Nap Plank? With a smart nod of the head… and a delighted grin, he explains “Yes. I am a card-carrying member of the sovereign Cherokee Nation.” Who knew? (Well I did actually, but we go way back).

After 35 years of basket making, what lies in the future? Is there anything you would love to do? He answers without hesitation: “Build boats. Small, large, any really, any kind of sailing vessel. It would be wonderful to be able to get away and sail, a lot. Even just out in the harbor every day. Mmm, to be able to go gunk holing up and down the coast.” Anything else? Staring me straight in the eye with a determined smile, he responds “ I would like to become, really become, an expert on the Ukulele. I’d like to give everyone in the world a ukulele!” George Harrison would have agreed.

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This year, AAN will add an interactive component to the Cellography exhibition. Using the hashtag #aancellography2018, AAN will engage the community via social media and by installing four iPads to use in the gallery to increase visitor interaction with art and artists. Photos tagged with the AAN hashtag on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter will be shown in a continuously updating slideshow for visitors to view alongside the printed photos in the exhibition. Gallery visitors can also visit the Instagram accounts of artist members giving them more access to an artist’s work.

AAN member and island photographer D. Clyde Myers will curate the Cellography display. People who wish to participate in Cellography may bring up to five unframed photographs for sale. The photographs must be no larger than eight-by-ten inches in size.

Participants in Artist Open may drop off up to two regular submissions for the exhibition, and/or five cellography works on Tuesday, May 22 at AAN’s 19 Washington St. gallery, between 10 am and 5 pm. Art must be professionally presented, and pieces may be juried for space.

AAN’s community includes over two hundred and sixty artist members, who display their work during fourteen different exhibitions throughout the season.

Visitors will find jewelry, oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, sculptures, mixed media, photographs, and some textiles. The gallery is open Monday Megan Hinton through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm.

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Spring is also known as “turtle season” to many reptile enthusiasts. With roads crisscrossing the island, turtles are often seen crossing the pavement to get from their wintering grounds to a wetland or water area.

Alternately, turtles may be going from the wetland or pond to their nesting areas— often sandy hills or open grasslands.

If you see a turtle on the road, here are a few tips essential for turtle safety (and your safety): • First up: slow down, stop, and let it pass. If it is stopped or if you think you can SAFELY move the turtle, follow the directions below.

• If moving a turtle, always bring it to the road edge in the direction it was headed. If you don’t s/he will likely try to cross the road again. (Turtles have places to go, too!)

• Never pick up a turtle by the tail. You can permanently damage their vertebrae.

• Even if snapping turtles look old and slow, they can move fast and are likely to bite because they feel threatened. If you have a shovel or a broom in your car, you can help them scoot across the road.

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their bodies. This is especially true in the spring as they become more active after the dormant winter. Be on the lookout for snakes on the road. And, please, don’t try and run them over! We love our Nantucket native snakes.

As a reminder: none of them are venomous.

If you see a snake on the road, slow down, stop, and let it pass. You can also try and get it to cross by giving it a little nudge, if possible. Just seeing your shadow will sometimes entice a snake to move on.

INJURED WILDLIFE If you see an injured animal, the best thing to do is to call the Environmental Police Officer on Nantucket. IMPORTANT: before you “rescue” any wildlife, be sure it actually needs your help. If you find an animal in distress and you’re sure it needs help, call the Nantucket Environmental Police Officer (EPO) (508-257-6932). The EPO is also our game warden and has the knowledge of wildlife and the training to know what to do. When you call the EPO, be ready with information such as where the animal is, what kind of animal it is, and any other facts. Be sure to accurately describe what you see and not what you think is happening. You can also try the non-emergency police line to reach the animal control officer 508-228-1212.

We do not have any licensed wildlife rehabilitators on-island, which makes rescue of many injured species difficult if not impossible, though sometimes animals are transported off-island.

Many baby animals are left alone all day long, relying on camouflage for protection. Removing them from their hiding spots may mean they are vulnerable to predators and their parents won’t be able to find them.

To learn more about the wildlife found on Nantucket, try a bird or nature walk. The Linda Loring Nature Foundation has walk opportunities with experienced staff throughout the year (llnf.org); in-season, The Maria Mitchell Association (mariamitchell.org) also offers nature walks and marine life expeditions. The Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum opens in June and has both live and stuffed examples of Nantucket fauna.

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New this year, Jetties Beach is being added as an additional venue for the “Culinary Village” — a refreshing change of scenery with sand underfoot and waves within view. This new location is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 18, 19, and 20, and the scene of the very popular Bluegrass Brunch, Rosé Sunset Clambake, Junior Top Chef competition, and the NanTEXAS Get Your Grill On events. More than a dozen culinary demonstrations and booksignings by star chefs including Jeremy Sewall, Lydia Shire, and Barbara Lynch will be held in the Culinary Village at Jetties. In addition, more than 60 exhibitors will offer samples and wares.

As if the finest wines and culinary experiences on Earth weren’t enough, Wine Fest brings so much more to the table. Experience the finest from American and International spirits and cocktails, mixers, craft beer and soda, and more. There’s even live music and handmade jewelry. Stimulate all the senses at the Nantucket Wine and Food Festival.

The mission of Wine Fest, however, is more than just providing a good time. In recognizing how essential a healthy community is for everyone, for

The Nantucket Wine & Food Festival isn’t the only thing that has gone through some changes since its inaugural year. Nantucket has changed, too.

The population has grown, both permanent residents and vacationers, and with that growth came construction. There simply isn’t as much usable space as there once was, so finding the right venue seems to be a challenge that comes with each new year of the event.

For the past few years, The White Elephant has been the primary home to the island’s festivalgoers and is still HQ for registration and where NWFF holds its Grand Tastings, most Signature Events, and many of the seminars.

Again for 2018, a few NWFF events will be held in the Nantucket Yacht Club.

Some events will also be at The Nantucket Hotel & Resort. And, of course, the Great Wines in Grand Houses locations are secret to all but those few who are participating in these very exclusive events with ticket prices ranging up to $1,295 a person.

over two decades proceeds from the Wine Festival have helped support numerous Nantucket non-profits and organizations. Their current mission is to focus on Nantucket’s next generation. The Nantucket Wine Festival Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of the festival, has a focus this year on the Culinary Arts Mentoring Program. It provides educational speakers, field trips, visiting chefs, and paid employment opportunities to the youth of Nantucket. Its culmination, The Annual Nantucket Wine Festival Junior Top Chef Competition, directly supports the Nantucket High School Culinary Arts Scholarship Fund.

With more than 60 events packed in to just 5 days in May, volunteers are a crucial component to the success of the Wine Fest. To learn more about the fun and exciting volunteer opportunities available, email volunteer@nwfest.net. Tickets to the Nantucket Wine and Food Festival are selling out fast. To see what events are still available visit nantucketwinefestival.com, and raise your glass! Cheers to 22 years!

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SATURDAY NIGHT SOIREE The latest and greatest addition to the Signature Events of Nantucket Wine Festival in the past few years has hands down been La Féte. Taking place on Saturday, May 19, this convivial feast 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 event like none other where there are no rules other than each guest is invited to bring a special bottle of wine that they would like to share with their tablemates.

For an event of this caliber, it is strongly suggested that you bring a wine of pedigree, perhaps from an older vintage or a gem that you have been holding on to for that special occasion. Keep in mind that you will be enjoying a multi-course meal, which allows you the opportunity to bring white, red or dessert wine or even a bottle of port! A little due diligence to find out what is on the menu for the evening will also help you to decide which wine to bring. If you are still not sure or don’t have a bottle you think worthy enough of the occasion, consult with your favorite sommelier at the local bottle shop to help you discover what your treasure of the evening will be. In order to best serve you, contact them with at least two weeks notice to find something rare or order an item they may not currently have in stock. Book your seat at nantucketwinefestival.com/events/signature-events BONUS TIP: Bring a back-up bottle. On the unlikely chance that your bottle might be corked or you don’t care for the wines that others have brought, you will be prepared. Think of it as insurance whether you end up opening the bottle or not.

TITO’S YAPPY HOUR WITH NISHA Nantucket is definitely a dogfriendly place. So much so that pups are brought here to the island from other places for them to find their washashore “furever” homes! Here is an opportunity to support the organization that coordinates the travel and care of these beloved four-legged animals at this super cool fundraising event.

Tito’s Handmade Vodka based out of Austin, Texas, is know as “The Vodka for Dog People.” They will be hosting a Yappy Hour at The Culinary Village at Jetties Beach on Sunday morning of the Nantucket Wine & Food Fest.

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begin their day with a Tito’s “Hair of the Dog” Bloody Mary. All of the monies from ticket sales and donations from this event will go directly to Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals, locally known as NISHA. Tito’s Handmade Vodka has graciously offered to match any of the funds raised. Therefore, be sure to bring the gang along knowing that your Bloody Mary will do more for this community than just help you seek some clarity on Sunday morning. nantucketsafeharborforanimals.org/event/yappy-hour-at-wine-festival

CAN YOU HEAR YOUR WINE? On Sunday afternoon, let all of your senses be opened as you explore a new way to appreciate the melodic tones of the great masters of music with the art of some of the Nantucket Wine Festival's finest winemakers in perfect harmony. WSET Advanced Wine Educator Jerry Siegel, owner of WineScripts LLC will conduct your experience with the island’s own talented musicians of the Nantucket Music Center. This event is a benefit for the Nantucket Music Center. You will never hear wine the same way again!

IN-STORE POURS While many of the weekend’s tasting events are ticketed, be sure to take advantage of the complimentary events hosted at Épernay Wine & Spirits. Located near the White Elephant Resort along the walking route to and from numerous Wine & Food Fest events, this sommelier owned and operated boutique wine store offers winemaker tastings at various times throughout the day all weekend long. Check the calendar in this paper for details.

Here you’ll get to spend time one-on-one with a luminary from the winery, and these tastings can be a quick casual stop-in between the main events and a place to regroup with friends before for the next event. While visiting the store, get your picture taken in the Nantucket Photobooth!

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We are an island of mementoes. Every store, every window, every brick is soaked into memory. Since so little of downtown changes year-to-year, summer-to-summer, the reminders become overpowering. Nobody walks through the Natick Mall with the ghosts of history leading a tour. But downtown Nantucket, from Murray’s down to the Pacific Club, stays about the same. The ghosts sit on the benches and bike down the bricks. If you are of an age, you can’t look at the building across Federal Street from the Hub, and not remember Tonkin’s. The buildings remind us of what they were.

And they remind us of what we were. For me to remember how Murray’s and the Espresso looked like, is to remember who I was. I was younger, stronger, and dumber then. So many of my blessings and curses were unimagined. I have survived much and squandered even more with a take out cup of hazelnut coffee in my hand. The present can be the vision when you walk through the structures of the past. Fifty becomes twenty in the shade of a brick wall and the warmth of a May afternoon.

History has a currency. You pay your initiation fee in stories, then retell them for a membership fee. The more stories you know, the richer you are and the more rooted you become.

Later that night, I sat outside an old friend’s house with old friends in the fading light and the building chill. Almost all of us had worked together for twenty years and could trade stories the way bridge players trade trumps. In the gathering dark, we talked of Teddy Kennedy and his adventures at the Muse. I had been a bouncer and Ritch had been a bartender and we had been there. We had worked through Phish, through NRBQ, through the knock off Chippendales and even the Dave Matthews Band. We bid up our mutual histories and played our cards over and over, with chips shuffling this way and that. We play this pleasant game. We are who we were in the stories. The past gives us life and character.

The currency of history falls over time. The number of people who remember Bingo in the window of Hardy’s grows smaller and smaller every year; the card players at the table drift away. We only impress ourselves with the stories. Those who came here more recently will nod and smile, then move on to pick up another blouse from Lily Pulitzer.

Time wins this game. At a recent yard sale at the Brotherhood, I bought a framed picture of Grace Grossman. Grace sat in a wing chair in the sitting room at the Jared Coffin House, smiling into the camera; well dressed, mannered, and in her element. And I bought the picture for two dollars. I could have picked up the pictures of Lucretia Coffin Mott and Maria Mitchell for the same amount, but I left them for someone else.

I knew Grace only tangentially. We had met, we had been introduced, but I was someone more familiar with the upstairs bathroom at the Muse than with the front rooms at the Jared Coffin House. But I remembered the good that she and her husband had done for the island. I know what she represented.

It’s hard to see Time conquer her and leave her on the cobblestones for a few bucks. Her deeds should hold the implacable force off, but they won’t, not even for Grace. It didn’t for Gilles and Phil at Murrays, nor for Mimi at Mitchell’s Bookstore, nor will it for any of us trading stories on the back deck.

But it is May and the summer is before us. History is an old man’s game.

For the young man with me, his stories begin now, when he had lunch with his father. He may remember his father’s Bloody Mary, his macaroni and cheese, or even the chatty group of purple, beer-drinking ladies. The ghosts cannot enjoy the day. No currency can buy the bright sunlight of May, when lunch has arrived, a young man has a new white shirt (for Prom!), and the afternoon awaits. The past only hints at what we were, not what we will be.

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Island Fun & Shopping Adventure / Eco-Tours

Great Point Lighthouse & Natural History Tours

Private tours for 8/$350 Call for reservations and information

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

thetrustees.org/ccwr Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and climb to the top of the Great Point Lighthouse to get a bird’s eye view!

Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car!

Shearwater Excursions Straight Wharf, Slip #1011; 508-228-7037 Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the Excursion that suits you best: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tours, Clamming Excursions, Kid’s Fishing Trips, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available. We specialize in creating a memorable experience for all! shearwaterexcursions.com

Blue Beetle

Apparel & Accessories 508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Open Daily - new gifts for the season Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

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

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

Grey Salt

508-680-1706 2 Harbor Square

Open daily Men’s Supply Company

GREY SALT is a men’s supply company that curates today’s coveted brands and brings you the best of the best. Our Nantucket location, on Straight Wharf at the former Vineyard Vines space, has some of our favorites: Culturata, Rag & Bone, Faherty, Relwen, AG Paige, and Vince, just to name a few. Whether you are going from beach to dinner, attending a fabulous Nantucket event or just wanting to stock up on the latest looks, Grey Salt on Nantucket brings you a selection of pieces you will enjoy for years! And visit our women’s store, PERCH, right next to GREY SALT. perchvail.com

Hospital Thrift Shop

508-228-1125 17 India Street

Opening day: May 14 at 10 am Clothing, housewares, furniture & more

In 1929, a small group of dedicated women volunteers established the Thrifty Shop, selling affordable, recycled men, women and children clothing, household items and furniture to benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Now incorporated as THE HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP this store has donated millions to the NCH. Their 89th annual opening day is May 14, 2018 at 10 am. nantuckethospital.org/thriftshop

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Mon-Sat. 10 to 5; Sun. 10 to 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: 508228-6568. nobbyshop.com

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Perch

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Open daily 9AM -10 PM Contemporary Women’s Clothing

www.perchvail.com Perch is a women’s contemporary store that curates today’s coveted brands and brings you the best of the best. Our Nantucket location, on Straight Wharf at the former Vineyard Vines space, has some of our favorites: Veronica Beard, See by Chloe, Derek Lam 10 Crosby, Rag & Bone and M Missoni. Whether you are going from beach to dinner, attending a fabulous Nantucket wedding or just wanting to stock up on the latest fashions, Perch Nantucket brings you a beautifully edited selection of pieces you can enjoy for years! @perchvail.com

Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing

508-325-8884 The UPS Store Locally owned & operated New location, same great service: 61 Old South Road Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Open Mon-Sat THE UPS STORE has moved! Stop by their new location at 61 Old South Road for high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across—stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services.

Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have off-street parking.

THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

Open daily Check the Calendar for openings

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

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

G. S. Hill Gallery

Open daily.

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

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

Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist

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

Studio by Appointment

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

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

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

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

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

Nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

Cape Cod Five

Banking 508-247-1709; 888-225-4636

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

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Island Fun & Shopping Bike Rentals

Cooks Cycle

Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

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

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

Easy Riders

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

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 retrostyle 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

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

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

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

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

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

Books & Publications

Yesterday’s Island

Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide In print, online, on your cell phone

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

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm See Calendar of Events for our book signings

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

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

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

Buses

NRTA

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

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

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com Service is now provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes.

See our schedule in this paper or visit our website nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $1 or $2 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. nrtawave.com

Camps for Kids

Murray Camp 508-325-4600 Think Summer!

More fun than you can imagine for kids 4 to 14...

Registration online for June 25 to August 17 Box 3437, Nantucket, MA 02584 Kids can enjoy Nantucket, too! Especially kids enrolled in MURRAY CAMP, the island’s oldest summer day camp for children ages 4 to 14. The enriching activities include swimming lessons, tennis, sailing, clay, painting, yoga, Hip Hop and Ballet dancing, ice skating, fishing & seal trips, printmaking, weaving, Mindfulness Training, gymnastics and much more. Weekly enrollment available. Murray Camp also offers private function child entertainment Their staff keep the children well entertained at beach parties, weddings and conferences. The camp is directed

by Mary T. Murray, an educational psychologist trained at Harvard, who founded the camp with her husband, Chuck Bruno, a high school teacher, 30 years ago. The majority of the camp staff grew up attending the camp themselves. MURRAY CAMP provides children with the opportunity for social, academic, and physical enrichment. Give your child an unforgettable summer experience at MURRAY CAMP. For detailed infor & registration forms, visit the camp’s website or call the camp office at 508-325-4600. murraycampnantucket.com

Affordable Rentals

Car Rentals

Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds

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

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

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

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508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

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

NantucketAutoRental.com NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL has been voted “The Best of Nantucket” in the car rental category for six years. We offer service and value not found elsewhere on the island with clean, new vehicles, low rates & free mileage, prompt & courteous service. 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.

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Island Fun & Shopping Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

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

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

Charters - Sailing & Boating

Endeavor

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

508-228-5585 Slip 1015, 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

Mon-Sat. 10 to 5; Sun. 10 to 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 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

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Cigars

Open Weekends and See Us at Wine Fest Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

AckGrayLady.com Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. Ask about our Cigar Bar for your next party.

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Classes & Workshops

Artists Association of Nantucket

508-228-0294 24 Amelia Drive

Open daily Classes & Workshops for all ages

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

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Confections 508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

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 auntleahs.com kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide.

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

Unique Artisan Chocolates Created Fresh!

Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

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

Open year-round. nantucketchocolate.com

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2018 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

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

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

This year’s deadline IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2018. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners.

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Island Fun & Shopping Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest

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

Share photos of your wedding and win cash!

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

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

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

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

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

Cranberry Products

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Free sample available: just ask!

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

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

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates

Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan since 1981

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

nantucketchocolate.com 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.

Topspin Fishing Charters

508-246-6210 Daily trips, customizable to your needs At the Town Pier, across from public parking

TOPSPIN FISHING specializes in Nantucket sport fishing. Captain Carl Bois has 30+ years of experience on the water. Our 32 foot Judge can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people, and we offer the flexibility to customize charters. Let’s go have a fun day on the water!

TopspinFishing.com

Furniture

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

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

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Gifts

Open Weekends and See Us at Wine Fest Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

AckGrayLady.com Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. Ask about our Cigar Bar for your next party.

Hill’s of Nantucket

Open daily.

Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

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 the Nantucket Thai House, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

Sale - up to 25% off select items Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. Don’t miss our SALE with up to 25% off. nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

Open Year-Round Residential & Commercial Signs, Quarterboards

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

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

Shipping available. nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

Signs, Banners, & Posters

Open Monday - Saturday

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

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

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

Fishing Charters

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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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 the Nantucket Thai House, 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

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Inns & Hotels 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.

White Elephant

508-228-2500 50 Easton Street

Open April-December Historic Waterfront Hotel on Nantucket

An island landmark, the iconic WHITE ELEPHANT is one of the finest luxury hotels on Nantucket where you are immersed in island charm and elegance. Edging Nantucket Harbor, our waterfront resort features chic, light-filled rooms, suites, garden cottages, and in-town lofts with balconies and magnificent harbor views. whiteelephanthotel.com

Nantucket.net

Internet 508-228-6777

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

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

ACK Weather

Island Apps 508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road

Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather Download on the App Store

Nantucket weather is always an adventure. Follow along with ACKweather for daily reports on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with @ACKweather. Stay up-to-date with tides and currents. Check the wave report and ferry schedules along with daily weather reports. Brought to you by Egan Maritime Institute, ACKweather can be customized for your favorite information.

Download it now from the App Store and view it online at ackweather.com

Call Nantucket

Your telephone book for Nantucket

FREE download for IOS and Android

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

Blue Beetle

Jewelry

Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

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

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

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508-901-9282 upstairs at 2 Union Street

You’ll find something extra special JENNIFER GREEWOOD’s new downtown studio, upstairs at 2 Union Street. Each piece is a work of art using gems, geodes, agate, opals, and more. Earrings rings, pendants, and more, her style is new and hip, blended with classic looks, gorgeous natural materials, and traditional technique. For a one-of-a-kind gift for yourself or someone you love, head up the steps under the 2 Union Street sign just a few steps off Main Street to JENNIFER GREENWOOD JEWELRY. @jennifergreenwoodjewelry

Jola

508-325-6999 Passionate statements...

NEW Nantucket Love & Anchor Charm Bracelet Studio-Gallery of goldsmith and designer JOLAnta Gutnik 29 Centre Street Stop by JOLA’s jewelry design studio at 29 Centre Street to see her new NANTUCKET DOG TAGS, available in sterling silver or in gold. JOLA’s latest creations is ARROWHEAD JEWELRY in silver or gold, and MERMAIDS transformed into pendants and bracelets. JOLA invites you to view her jewelry designs in 18K and 14K gold, unusually combined with gems and pearls.

Since Jola makes all of her goldsmithing on location, you may often witness the artist at work with the flaming torch. JOLA’s work shows a wide interest in different styles of jewelry...through balance, affirmation of life, and perfection, she manifests the power of Nature in her designs.

The magic, mystery, and romance in JOLA’s work is inspired by 18th century art and architecture...Come and discover the extraordinary... jolasjewelry.com

The Love Shack by Lola

lolacompany.com

Open for the Summer Season 10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted pendants, charms, bracelets, cufflinks, rings & other jewelry LOLA™ pendants were made to wear and share. When you give a LOLA™ pendant you give a part of your heart, and your own connected story that goes with the giving. That’s why we offer beautiful, handmade packaging with a story card that goes with each piece. Our packaging is hand crafted just like our jewelry, using only recycled papers and natural ties.

Nantucket Pearl Company

Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list!

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

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

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

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

Inspired and Creative Jewelry New season, new look!

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

susanlisterlocke.com 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.

Movies & Theatre

Dreamland Foundation

Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More!

More than just a movie theatre

508-332-4822 17 South Water Street

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

NantucketDreamland.org

Museums & Sites

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

508-228-1885 Open Daily at 10am 158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

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

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

G. S. Hill Gallery

Open daily.

Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

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SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet.

Island Fun & Shopping Maria Mitchell Association

Programs offered daily

508-228-9198 Science center, museums, programs for all ages

The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “learning by doing.” The Association operates 2 observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered throughout the year for people of all ages. mariamitchell.org

Nantucket Historical Association

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

Your portal to Nantucket history Nantucket’s #1 rated attraction!

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

Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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 &

Seal Cruises & Whale Watches

Shearwater Excursions 508-228-7037 We specialize in creating a memorable experience for all Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Special Seal Eco-Tours & Whale Watch Excursions Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the Excursion that suits you best: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tours, Clamming Excursions, Kid’s Fishing Trips, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available. shearwaterexcursions.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Shoes 508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Sat. 10 to 5; Sun. 10 to 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 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

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

Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

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: 508228-6568. nobbyshop.com

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tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.

Island Fun & Shopping

Nantucket Walking Tours

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Scheduled tours & private tours 508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Open Weekends and See Us at Wine Fest Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. Ask about our Cigar Bar for your next party.

AckGrayLady.com

Summer Shades

Sunglasses 508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

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

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

508-228-4305 2018 Season Continues June 6 with IT’S ONLY A PLAY at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St Community Theatre at It’s Finest TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 60 years. Their 2018 Season continues June 6 with IT’S ONLY A PLAY — tickets are on sale now for this production. And Season Subscriptions, Islander Passes, and Gift Cards are on sale now through July 6! For tickets, passes, and subscriptions, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305, stop by upstairs at 50 Main Street, or visit theatreworkshop.com

Tours - Beach

Great Point Lighthouse & Natural History Tours

Private tours for 8/$350 Call for reservations and information

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

thetrustees.org/ccwr Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and climb to the top of the Great Point Lighthouse to get a bird’s eye view!

Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car!

Tours - Bus

Nantucket Island Tours

Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company

774-368-4408 10 Washington Street

NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the premiere transportation company on the island. Utiliizing our brand new, air-conditioned buses, we will ensure you travel in style and comfort! Whether it be a bus tour around Nantucket, your dream wedding, or a company or group outing, we have something to suit you. nantucketbustours.com

Ara’s Van Tours

Tours - Van Text/Call 508-228-1951

9:30am, 12:30, 2:30pm or later in the day arastours.com We stop for photos!

2-hour van tour; private charters available 2015+2016 TRIP ADVISOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: ARA’S TOURS! Enjoy waterfront summer homes; Brant Point Light, Historic 1800 homes; a 1746 Windmill; Great Point Light; a Cranberry Bog, Sankaty Head Light; and, rose covered cottages of ‘SCONSET. ...on a clear day we can see all three lighthouses! Private charters available ...the value is there. TEXT/call: 508.228.1951

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

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

Tours - Walking

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

508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”

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

Walk in the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell

A self-guided walking tour by the Maria Mitchell Assn & Town of Nantucket Available at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St., and at the MMA, 4 Vestal St. In 1847 Maria Mitchell discovered a telescopic comet from atop the Pacific Bank. Her discovery led to world-wide fame as America’s first woman astronomer. Discover her life and her legacy mariamitchell.org of science education that continues today, 200 years after her birth.

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line Cruises

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

Steamship Authority

Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

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

Weddings

Nantucket Weddings 508-228-9165, ext. 101 Enter our Photo Contest www.NantucketWeddings.com All you need to plan a wedding, honeymoon, or anniversary This comprehensive website will guide you through all the steps to planning and holding a wedding on Nantucket. From getting the marriage license right through the honeymoon, you’ll find valuable information all in one easy-to-navigate location. SHARE THE LOVE by submitting your Engagment and Wedding Announcements FREE of charge! This website, beautifully illustrated by island photographers, has links to restaurants that host receptions and rehearsal dinners, lodging establishments, musicians, florists, and many others who will help make your day special. There are also sections devoted to honeymoons on Nantucket, anniversary celebrations, and real Nantucket weddings.

Nantucketweddings.com

Wine & Spirits

Epernay Wine & Spirits

508-228-2755 Open Daily 10am to 7pm 1 North Beach Street Largest Rosé Selection, Craft Beer, Boutique Liquors, Artisanal Cheese + Premium Cigars The only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie + Certified Sommelier Kirk Baker invite you to join them for their FREE Thursday wine tasting every week from 5 - 7 pm and throughout Nantucket Wine Fest Weekend. ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. Stop by to enter our drawing for a chance to win an ULTIMATE BEVERAGE TUB (drawing on 05.20.2018).@epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay We Deliver! epernaywines.com

Enter our photo contest!

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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please visit mmo.org for more information

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

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

8 Howard Street Originally a livestock barn dating to the late 18th century, it was transformed into a summer home and art studio by Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan in the 1930’s.

8 Gardner Street Built in 1886 after the Great Fire, and restored in 2012, this is the last remaining 19th century fire house on the island. Artifacts from Nantucket’s firefighting history are on display.

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

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62 Centre Street Originally built in 1725, dismantled and moved to its this site in 1765. The current tower was added in 1968. Climb the tower for a view of the town & harbor, seasonal.

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

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

3 Federal Street Built in 1897.

2 Centre Street Built in 1831.

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

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

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

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

49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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Nantucket Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop

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

All the products you love & mail order online

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

Nantucketbakeshop.com

Nantucket Cookie Company

Open daily we ship anywhere Small batch cookies from scratch

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

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! nantucketcookie.net

Petticoat Row Bakery

Taste the Difference!

Pastries, Cookies, Cakes, Cupcakes, Afternoon Tea & More.

Picnic baskets for the beach or ferry!

508-228-3700 35 Centre Street petticoatrowbakery.com

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

Cisco Brewers

Brewers & Distillers

508-325-5929 Mon-Sat 11am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm 5 Bartlett Farm Road Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, and snacks welcome!

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

Triple Eight Distillery

Mon-Sat 11am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

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

Clubs & Entertainment

Rose & Crown

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

The Bean

Coffee Shops 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

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508-228-2665 The Corner Table Cafe Open Daily from 7 am to 9 pm in Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street a family–friendly community space to eat, work, & play cornertablenantucket.com We provide delicious and nutritious snacks, meals, and treats inspired by our love of seasonal ingredients & local products. Located at the heart of historic downtown Nantucket, the CORNER TABLE at Broad & Federal sts is family-friendly with great wi-fi and comfortable nooks to eat, work, and play. We provide made-from-scratch, delicious and nutritious snacks, meals, and treats inspired by our love of seasonal ingredients and local products.Pick a book to read from the free library that lives along the windowsills. Choose from a variety of board games or join an impromptu chess match. The CORNER TABLE CAFE is not just a place to nourish your body, but a community that will cultivate your soul and mind.

Light Food & Take-Out

Bartlett’s Farm

Open daily plus online shopping Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

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

The Bean

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

508-228-6215 4 India Street

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

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470

Dinner: Weds-Sun from 5:30-9pm; Lunch: Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Breakfast: Sun 8am-1pm 29 Centre Street “Eat and happiness will follow!”

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts on Sundays, plus savory lunches and fabulous dinners 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. MasterCard and Visa accepted. nantucketbistro.com

The Corner Table Cafe 508-228-2665 Open Daily from 7 am to 9 pm in Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street a family–friendly community space to eat, work, & play cornertablenantucket.com

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

Downyflake

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

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

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

Easy Street Cantina

Open daily. Friendly, Fast, Affordable Family Food.

Full Breakfast served all day from 7:30 am

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

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

EasyStreetCantina.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide The Faregrounds

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Affordable Family Dining

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Siam to Go

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

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

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Sun & Mon 11:15am to 8pm; Tues-Sat 11:15am to 9pm Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, & more.

7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons 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 dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small GlutenFree, pizza at SOPHIE Ts can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, soups, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, & an array of subs that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out and to hear daily specials. Sophie T’s Pizza is open 7 days a week with plenty of parking. Located midisland at 7 Dave St. across from The Box. Stop by for a menu & see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

Bartlett’s Farm

Markets 508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

Open daily plus online shopping Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

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. bartlettsfarm.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s

Restaurants

Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking

508-325-0308 10 India Street

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.

Black-EyedSusans.com

Brant Point Grill

Breakfast 8-10; Lunch 11:30-3; Dinner 5:30-10 50 Easton St, harborside at the White Elephant

508-325-1320 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

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is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts on Sundays, plus savory lunches and fabulous dinners 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. MasterCard and Visa accepted. nantucketbistro.com

Downyflake

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

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

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. Fresh squeezed juices, homemade soups, deli sandwiches, hot comfort food entrees. Call ahead for thedownyflake.com take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning.

Dune

Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 5:30-9:30 pm Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am to 2:30 pm starting May 17 Where chic meets casual comfort.

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

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

DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina 508-228-5418 Open daily. Friendly, Fast, Affordable Family Food. 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.

EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Affordable Family Dining

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Fifty-Six Union

Bar opens at 4:30, Dinner Tues-Sat. from 5 pm Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

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

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

The Proprietors bar & table 508-228-7477 Dinner from 5:30pm; Bar opens at 5pm; Sunday Brunch 10:30am-2:30pm 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 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday from 5 pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 10:30am to 2pm. The Proprietors bar opens at 5 pm. proprietorsnantucket.com

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

Centre Street Bistro

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

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest Draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our Scratch Made Eclectic Pub Fare. Food is served continuously from 11:30-10pm daily. We serve everything from lite bites, burgers,

508-228-8470 Dinner: Weds-Sun from 5:30-9pm; Lunch: Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; 29 Centre St Breakfast: Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”

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Nantucket Dining Guide local seafood to mouth watering steaks and gluten free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu available and presenting Live Local Musicians for everyone to enjoy during dinner. theroseandcrown.com

Siam to Go

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

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

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Sun & Mon 11:15am to 8pm; Tues-Sat 11:15am to 9pm Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, & more.

7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons 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 dining in or take out for over 16 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small GlutenFree, pizza at SOPHIE Ts can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, soups, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, & an array of subs that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out and to hear daily specials. Sophie T’s Pizza is open 7 days a week with plenty of parking. Located midisland at 7 Dave St. across from The Box. Stop by for a menu & 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

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

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one-hour water taxi cruise that departs from the White Elephant or catch our complimentary jitney, that leaves from the Information Center on Federal Street. Dress is smart casual; toppersrestaurant.com reservations recommended. TOPPER’S is open through October.

Seafood

Souza’s Seafood

Open from 9am with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

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.

Nantucket Vineyard

Vineyard

Mon-Sat 11am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-6pm Fine Nantucket wines

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Rd

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

Wine & Spirits

Epernay Wine & Spirits 508-228-2755 Open Daily 10am to 7pm 1 North Beach Street Largest Rosé Selection, Craft Beer, Boutique Liquors, Artisanal Cheese + Premium Cigars The only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie + Certified Sommelier Kirk Baker invite you to join them for their FREE Thursday wine tasting every week from 5 - 7 pm and throughout Nantucket Wine Fest Weekend. ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. Stop by to enter our drawing for a chance to win an ULTIMATE BEVERAGE TUB (drawing on 05.20.2018).@epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay We Deliver! epernaywines.com

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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 14

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CONT.

12 to 2 PM - NWFF Grand Tasting

Saturday Session 1; tickets $175 at nantucketwinefestival.com.

1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Repeated at 1 & 3 pm.

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10 AM to 12 PM - Oysters, Oeufs and Leading World Sparklers

As part of the Food & Wine Weekend at Nantucket Culinary, we are delighted to welcome Boston Chapter: Chaîne de Rôtisseurs to Nantucket. This historic, international culinary club invites all Nantucketer’s interested in Chaîne de Rôtisseurs to join them for a morning celebrating fine wine and cuisine. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street, 508-228-2665 Tickets $95

10:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch

Savor a new twist on breakfast dishes & savory fare at Proprietors, 9 India Street.

Reservations: 508-228-7477

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Repeated at 3 PM.

11 AM to 12 PM - Frederick Wildman & Sons Winery Showcase

See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at 508-2287037 or at shearwaterexcursions.com

11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch in Wauwinet

1 PM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

2 to 3 PM - Luminaries of France Wine Tasting

Discover spectacular varietal wines from France poured by Kévin Tessieux, Owner of Deux Roches, an elite producer from the Mâconnais region, and Estate Director Jean-Michel Marbaise of Domaine des Masques, an organic estate wine producer on the outskirts of Provence. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St.

3 to 7 PM - Jerry Dugger and the Rusty Rainbow Perform Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

Explore & taste the many winemaking traditions found within the Frederick Wildman import portfolio. Valentina Abbona of Marchesi di Barolo, Christian Moreau from his domaine in Chablis, and Jean Soubeyrand of Olivier Leflaive will be pouring highlights. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com A delectable brunch along the waters of Nantucket Bay in TOPPERS at The Wauwinet. Reservations: 508-228-0145

12:30 to 2:30 PM - NWFF Grand Tasting

Saturday Session 1; tickets $175 at nantucketwinefestival.com.

1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Repeated at 3 PM

3:30 to 5:30 PM - NWFF Grand Tasting

3 to 7 PM - Cranberry Alarmclock Perform Live

5 to 7 PM - “Romancing the Stone” Wine Tasting

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

MONDAY, MAY 21

Saturday Session 2; tickets $175 at nantucketwinefestival.com.

Meet + Greet with Dominic & Amy Chappellet, of Chappellet Wines, celebrating 50 years on the steep, rocky slopes of Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

7 to 10 PM - Ca’ del Bosco Luminary Winemaker Dinner: Maurizio Zanella

Nantucket Wine and Food Festival invites you for an evening of decadence with luminary winemaker Maurizio Zanella. Enjoy a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Aran Goldstein of Noah’s Table Cooking School. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street, 508-228-2665 Tickets $250

SUNDAY, MAY 20

NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL

The ultimate event for foodies and oenophiles. This popular festival will feature more than 100 internationally acclaimed wineries and special celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, seminars, auctions, and charitable celebrations.

7 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday Savor one of several special versions of Eggs Benedict every Sunday morning at The Downyflake, new specials each week. 18 Sparks Ave.

8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9:30 AM - Ara’s Tours

Experience Nantucket with Ara’s Tours. Reserve a seat by calling or texting 508228-1951. Repeated at 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & later.

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL

The ultimate event for foodies and oenophiles. This popular festival will feature more than 100 internationally acclaimed wineries and special celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, seminars, auctions, and charitable celebrations.

8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at 508-2287037 or at shearwaterexcursions.com Repeated at 1 pm.

1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Repeated at 3 PM.

3 to 7 PM - Drew Angus Duo Perform Live

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

8:30 to 9:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory

Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - NWFF Junior Top Chef

Watch 4 teams of culinary students go head-to-head as they compete for the title of “Junior Top Chef Champion” with the prize of a $10,000 Culinary Scholarship benefiting the Nantucket High School Culinary Arts Program. Mentored by Sodexo Chefs, the teams will be given a mystery basket of ingredients and will have one hour to prep, plate and present their dishes to the Celebrity Chefs for judging.

Judges include Joseph Keller, Executive Chef of Company of the Cauldron; Tiffani Faison, Chef & Owner of Sweet Cheeks Q and Tiger Mama, Dennis Powell of Butter Pat Industries and Ed Brylczyk of Dole & Bailey. Admission is a $10 suggested donation to the Nantucket Food Pantry. Kids under 18 attend for free. Proceeds will be donated to The Nantucket Food Pantry. Held at Jetties Beach.

10 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch with Live Music

Classic dishes with waffle, pancake, omelet, carving stations, a raw bar, and live music by PJ Moody. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. Reservations: 508-228-2500

10 AM - Van Tour of Nantucket

See Nantucket by van with Gail, a 6th generation Nantucketer. Tours depart from

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

Join Maria Mitchell Assoc. professional astronomers for a tour of the starry sky and telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, & more, weather permitting. 774-325-1081. $10; MMA members free. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St

TUESDAY, MAY 22 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Music in the Morning

Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Gallery for fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young.

Free admission. Appropriate for ages 2-7. Space is limited. Tickets are available the day of the program when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

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10 AM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at 508-2287037 or at shearwaterexcursions.com Repeated at 1 pm.

1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

6:30 PM - Film For Thought: RBG

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RBG is a revelatory documentary exploring Ginsburg ‘s exceptional life and career from Betsy West and Julie Cohen, and co-produced by Storyville Films and CNN Films. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Circle

Come and learn from other knitters, bring in your ongoing crocheting or knitting projects to get help, or learn a new pattern or technique from Interweave Knits, Piecework, or Vogue Knitting magazines. Check out crocheting and knitting materials from the library’s collection or join the circle for its weekly camaraderie. The Atheneum Knitting and Crocheting Circle’s objective is to embrace Piecework’s motto in ‘preserving the legacy of needlework.’ Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Repeated at 3 PM.

7 to 8:30 PM - Documentary Film & Discussion: Under Our Skin 2 Emergence

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

3 to 7 PM - Drew Angus Duo Perform Live

6 to 7 PM - “O’er the Wide and Tractless Sea”

An illustrated talk by Michael P. Dyer. Buried deep within the logbooks, journals, and manuscripts of America’s 19th century whaling heritage are paintings, drawings, and representations of the whale hunt rarely, if ever, seen by the public. In 7 chapters, Dyer’s book highlights these unique artworks that capture the essence of whaling and its culture. In the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15 ($5 NHA members).

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

7 to 9 PM - Tea & Tarot

Led by Danica Connors, who has been reading tarot personally and professionally for over 30 years, this gathering is an opportunity for beginners to learn and advanced readers to share their skills and receive readings. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

8:30 to 9:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory

Join Maria Mitchell Assoc. professional astronomers for a tour of the starry sky and telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, & more, weather permitting. 774-325-1081. $10; MMA members free. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St

10 PM to 1 AM - Crown Tuesday

Live DJ every Tuesday in The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.

From the creators of Academy Award semifinalist Under Skin Our Skin, which brought unprecedented awareness to the shocking story of Lyme disease, comes a follow up that investigates the deepening Lyme disease crisis and follows its casualties and controversies around the world. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

THURSDAY, MAY 24 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - Nantucket Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

See Gray Seals in their natural habitat, experience the beauty of Great Point from the water. Great for all ages; perfect photo ops! 2-hour trip. Tickets at 508-2287037 or at shearwaterexcursions.com Repeated at 1 pm.

1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Repeated at 3 PM.

3 to 7 PM - Buckle and Shake Perform Live

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 8:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions

See historic landmarks from the whaling history days. Coffee included. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 to 11 AM - Ice Cream Cruise & Harbor Tour with Shearwater Excursions

5 to 6:30 PM - Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Teens grades 6-12 are welcomed to the Atheneum for some book talk, Teen program ideas, trivia and prizes, and pizza. All are welcome! Contact Ellen at eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org for information and RSVP. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Enjoy ice cream & relax during a tour of Nantucket Harbor. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm

5 to 7 PM - Cocktails in a Can - Free Tasting

Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Again at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6 to 7 PM - Free English Classes

Tucker Holland, Housing Specialist, Nantucket Planning & Land Use Services

7 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor

12:15 PM - Rotary Speaker: Tucker Holland 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour

Tours cover the operating procedures & methods of a functional winery, brewery and distillery. Tour price includes a tasting glass + sample of 2 wines from Nantucket Vineyard, 2 beers from Cisco Brewery, and 2 spirits from Triple Eight Distillery. $20. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Repeated at 3 PM.

Bronya Shillo, founder of Fishers Island Lemonade, brings a little taste of her island to ours. Taste the delicious & refreshing lemonade recipe from her family’s bar on Fishers Island. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. epernaywines.com Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced classes. Open to all, conducted in English. 508228-1110 ext. 113, Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Bring a beverage & snack and enjoy the sunset over the water. Time varies with sunset: call 508-228-7037 for departure time and tickets.

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3 to 7 PM - 4EZ Payments Perform Live

Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

7 to 9 PM - Open Mic with David Hayes

Every Thursday at Nantucket Culinary with visiting open mic master, David Hayes.

Comedy. Poetry (not too much!). Song. AV provided. Cash bar. Limited food menu.

No ticket necessary. Show up and sign up. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street

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