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Then & Now: Growing Up on Nantucket

by Sarah Teach Times are a’changing. The CEO of a Japanese Fortune 500 company and the lady who delivers your mail will both tell you so. Is change less pronounced out here on “yesterday’s island” than in the rest of the world?

Eighty-nine-year-old Karl Lindquist, who grew up on Nantucket in the 1920s and 30s, offers an intimate look into early 20th century childhood on the island.

A modern perspective comes from 13-year-old Cameron Gottlieb, who is currently spending his teen years as a year-round resident of the island. Over the past nine decades on Nantucket, everything has changed and nothing has changed. These two fellows tell the tale best.

Some say that being a “real” islander requires that one actually be born on the island. Lindquist describes the pride locals take in being a “Nantucket native.” In 1925, Lindquist’s expectant mother was unconvinced of the island hospital’s childbirth care prowess, so she opted to deliver her baby off-island.

Four or five years after baby Karl emerged, his mother divulged to him his birthplace. He writes in his memoir, Youth Interrupted: A Nantucket Boy at War in Europe: “[Discovering that I was not born on Nantucket] disturbed me to no end, and so when I was asked about being a native, I would reply, ‘No, I would have been, but my mother was off-island at the time.’”

Gottlieb and most of his 11 classmates, who are just finishing seventh grade at Nantucket New School, were born in Nantucket Cottage Hospital in the early 2000s. Contrasting the viewpoint commonly held by Nantucket’s older generations, Gottlieb doesn’t believe being born on-island makes a kid any more of an islander than his peers. “Tourists think you’re really cool, though!” he exclaims, adding, “But we really don’t care one way or the other.”

Growing up on the island allowed both Lindquist and Gottlieb to enjoy the very best of the sailing world. The older man says, “Sailing was to be a lifelong pleasure, which began when I learned to sail at age 12 in my own Beetle Cat.” (To make this purchase, young Lindquist had proudly handed over his newspaper route earnings.) Surprisingly, not many of Lindquist’s island friends had anything to do with the ocean. He surmises, “These days, I think the younger people are doing more of what the summer people are doing; for example, swim-

ming, sailing and sport fishing. When I was a youth, these were the things summer people did, not the natives. I suspect it is less insular now with the internet and social media.”

Gottlieb certainly takes advantage of the vast body of water that lies just minutes from his front door. And as much as he loves sailing, he holds swimming and windsurfing in equally high regard. On many a spring day, he can be found in the yard helping his father prepare the family’s windsurfing equipment for the season. When he gets his land legs back, Gottlieb revels in the camaraderie and competition of soccer. Cleats and shin guards are not an unusual look for him. Lindquist wasn’t big on soccer, but he hails back to his high school basketball days, recalling a parKarl Lindquist ticularly joyous moment when his last-second layup won the game for his team.

Due to his involvement in sports, Gottlieb travels off-island almost every weekend, which is much more frequently than most modern islanders make the trip, and certainly more than young Lindquist ever did. “The mainland is big.

Too big!” says Gottlieb, extending both hands to his sides. In his book, Lindquist recalls his first time traveling off-island at age six, around 1931. He writes, “I was struck with a great feeling of loss and sadness when I looked at a passerby.

It struck me that I would never see that person again or get to know them.”

Gottlieb too appreciates the smallness of Nantucket. He says, “Living on an island is cool because when you play on a sports team, you’re most likely friends with your teammates, or you at least just know them. My friend Sam who moved off-island says that he doesn’t even know half the kids on his team!” continued on page 15

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Vol. 44 No. 4 • Our 44th Season!

May 29 - June 4, 2014

Today’s Nantucket

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THURSDAY, MAY 29 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Stories of remarkable Nantucket women: some went whaling, others were involved in the Temperance Crusade, the struggle for women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Meet at Centre & Broad Sts. $20. Teens & 65+ $15. 508-257-4586.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10.

Reservations: 508-228-1894. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal Sts. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 3 NHA Historic Houses from the 18th, 19th, & 20th centuries: Hadwen House, Macy-Christian House, and Greater Light. $10 adults, $4 ages 6-17, free to NHA members. Rain or shine daily. Reservations: 508-228-1894.

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3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $40 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Join Raven’s Walk to step back in time and visit the final resting places of interesting people who left a footprint on Nantucket. Our walk will visit 2 cemeteries. Meet at the Pacific Bank at the top of Main St. Adults $20.

65+ & Teens $15. Please wear appropriate footwear.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55 per person or $550. for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. Call 508-228-7037—time may vary slightly.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7:30 PM - “Hay Fever” by Noel Coward The eccentric Blisses—Judith, a recently retired stage actress, David, a selfabsorbed novelist, & their unconventional children— live in a world where reality slides easily into fiction. When they host a weekend at their country estate, their unsuspecting guests become victims in the self-serving shenanigans of their hosts and everything goes blissfully awry in this sparkling and stylish comedy of manners. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com continued on page 16

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Impact of Arts & Culture In an effort to foster and enhance the arts and cultural community on Nantucket, representatives from the Artists Association of Nantucket, the Nantucket Arts Council, and ReMain Nantucket are hosting arts leader Kate D. Levin in a public presentation and have invited her to informally meet people interested in contributing to our island’s cultural community. During her talk in the Nantucket Atheneum’s Great Hall on Tuesday, June 3 from 5 to 6:30 pm, she will discuss the value of a cultural community and address ways to foster the arts and culture in communities of all sizes.

Levin is the Cultural Assets Management principal at Bloomberg Associates, a philanthropic consulting firm that collaborates with cities worldwide to improve quality of life for their citizens. Levin also oversees the Arts Program at Bloomberg Philanthropies. Committed to working with organizations of all sizes, she’s been called a “passionate and hard-working advocate for any arts group that is prepared to work hard to create a strong institution.”

“We have initiated this opportunity in order to consider how we, as a community steeped in arts and culture, can develop collaborations and other ways to emphasize the vibrant and colorful nature of Nantucket,” said NAC board president John Miller. “We hope people will join us for a thoughtful conversation and to consider ways to connect ideas, needs, and, yes, dreams for our community.”

“Levin’s expertise in helping small neighborhoods and communities develop robust cultural economies is the principal reason why we thought she’d be a good fit for Nantucket,” said AAN executive director Cecil Barron Jensen. “It is our hope that her presentation will inspire us all to seek out ways to expand the reach and significance of the arts here.”

Levin also served as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. Managing the largest single arts funder in the U.S., she increased support for cultural organizations, and expanded creative sector participation in economic development, tourism, human service and education initiatives.

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How Not to Embarrass Yourself When Bringing Your Own

by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits Nantucket is a special place, and sometimes we have our own rules that do not apply to other locales. No, you still can't drink and drive here. You still have to wear your seatbelt, just like in the rest of America. But for those of you who to come to visit from Boston, New York, Florida, and beyond, local restaurants on-island that have a license to serve alcohol do not allow you to bring your own bottle, also known as BYOB. You may insist on doing this at your favorite establishments elsewhere in the world and pay what is known as a “corkage fee” for opening what is usually a bottle of wine, but this is not the case on Nantucket. The good news is, however, that there are a handful of restaurants on island that do not have alcohol licenses, and they do allow you to bring your own libations. In fact, if you don't bring your own bottles to these places, then you have a “Vino 911” situation. But more on that later.

Here are some important BYOB Etiquette Tips that you need to know in order to avoid embarrassing yourself when bringing your own bottle(s) to any restaurant.

Call Ahead. Call the restaurant ahead of time to confirm whether or not you can bring your own wine. Be sure to inquire if there are any corkage fees or a limit to the number of wines that you can bring. Some establishments will charge you a set fee per bottle based on the size of the bottle (magnums may cost more because they hold the same amount of wine as two regular 750 ml sized bottles). Others may charge a fee per drinker (not necessarily how many are in your party), with an unlimited number of bottles. Fees can range from as continued on page 11

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by Dr. Sarah Oktay, Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station Maybe I am hungry every time I write this column? This week I wanted to remind everyone of the incredible variety of natural foods on Nantucket. There are many fine restaurants on island, and this is Spring Restaurant Week so you should get out there and try some of the best food I have ever had in my life. Did you know that more than fifty species of plants and animals endemic to Nantucket are not only edible, but tasty? Local chefs and mixologists use the island’s bounty and organic produce to put healthy vibrant food on our plates.

You can explore the natural world while you learn about edible foraging. You don’t even have to resort to eating bugs. Just look around as you walk our trails or sail our waters; food is everywhere.

I was reminded of our edible planet while removing the highly invasive introduced garlic mustard with the Nantucket Invasive Plant Species Committee which is part of the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative. Throughout the year we work on removing or treating plots of exotic invasive plants, create brochures explaining what to plant instead of plants not native to the island, and develop protocols for homeowners and land managers regarding invasive plant management. The past two weeks we have been pulling large stands of garlic mustard around the Old Mill and on Vesper Lane. The bad news is, garlic mustard is tough to eradicate and takes several years of pulling them before they go to seed to make progress. The good news is you can make a tasty pesto from the leaves after blanching them.

You can find a ton of recipes here: www.phcwpma.org/GarlicMustard/2013/gm_recipes.pdf.

Japanese knotweed is also a local pernicious edible invasive plant. This foragers’ blog, www.eattheweeds.com/japanese-knotweed-dreadable-edible/ describes the plant and lists knotweed recipes. Japanese knotweed is in the

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When they finally flashed I175 on the screen at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I wandered up to a pleasant fleshy woman who wore glasses on a chain of plastic pearls, a green vest, and a big orange button with two children and the question “Ask Me About My Grandchildren.” She me to look at the screen again and read the top line. Then, she asked me to hold both sides of the machine and try to read the top line that way. Then, she smiled in that pleasant way that nurses do when they are holding a needle, and gave me a sheet of paper for my optometrist to fill out when I got my glasses.

I have not needed glasses. My eyesight has been keen enough to find golfballs slicing vigorously into the trees, Dunkin' Donut signs at a half mile, and the last jelly bean in the candy dish. Nonetheless, after I failed a series of tests in the doctor’s office, he confided in me. “I am glad you aren’t driving next to me.”

So I have my first set of glasses. They blaze a style carried forth from the fifties and would not look inappropriate on Don Draper, his partners, or any of the waiters who bring him his “Old Fashioneds.” I am unrecognizable in the mirror, but I am in much finer detail. The gray hair, the beard, the oddly shaped lines in my forehead; all of these are as clear now as the signs on the road.

And the signs on the road are visible to me again. Like everyone else, I assumed that what I had now was as good as it gets. I didn’t think anyone could read the Madaket Road speed limit signs or the sandwich boards on Old South Road, but now they leap to my eyes. I can read license plates, street signs, and can spots rabbits seconds before they run under the tires.

While it is a comfort for my passengers to know that I am not Mr. Magooing around the island, I am not sure if it actually makes a difference. I can see cars, intersections, and pedestrians with more detail now than I could before, but they weren’t invisible to me. Instead, I am invisible to them.

Somehow an old Toyota with a rusted out shock absorbers can, shark like, slip up behind four women with four sets of sunglasses, flip flops, pedicures, and Red Cups walking up the center of Centre Street. The photographer for their shoot must have been on the wrong street.

The young have taken the month of May and swiped it like a road sign.

On Friday afternoon, they stood fifty deep outside one downtown establishment while two others, a half block away welcomed the usual dozen swells and sailors. Twitter has focussed word of mouth as if it came through a fire hose. One bar gets soaked and the others on either side stayed dry.

They were comfortable in line. I could see that now, clearly. The cherry blossoms had dropped in petalfall, then drifted around the painted and sandaled feet. Everyone wore sunglasses, but used either the top quarter of the glass, or the bottom tenth. The men were in loafers, linen shorts, and one of Tommy’s shirts. The women wore the same labels, but better, with expensive sandals, scarves, and small, discreet tattoos. They held each other in rapt attention, either in person or on their phones. A selfie flashed every second: they were ready to check their privilege at the door.

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Comedy Duo Perform at NCF Benefit “You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll fetch paper towels,” promise national headline comics Karen Morgan and Jim Colliton about their “Laughing Over Spilt Milk” performance set for Saturday, May 31, 7:30 p.m., at the Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center. Admission to the performance is $20, with tickets available at the door or in advance in the “Performances” section at www.nantucketdreamland.org.

Morgan and Colliton will perform their hilarious comedy about life in the suburbs: mowing grass, talking trash. and the better halves that make us laugh. Wrote one reviewer: “Through stand up comedy, audience participation, and a hilarious couples game show, Morgan and Colliton take audiences on a crazy drive through their very funny neighborhoods.”

Colliton grew up in the suburbs of Boston and has appeared as the featured comedian in venues across the U.S. and Canada. His first comedy album “Stories from the Suburbs” won “Best Comedy Album” from recording and music industry professionals at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards.

Morgan, who grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, now lives in Portland, Maine, and was a finalist in Nickelodeon’s Nick at Night search for the “Funniest Mom in America.”

Morgan’s and Colliton’s appearance benefits Stand Up & Learn, the remarkable experiential youth education effort by Nantucket Comedy Festival that has helped dozens of kids from 8 to 18, including those with learning disabilities and in need of higher functioning social skills, to be creative and confident through conceiving, creating, and performing comedy.

The Nantucket Comedy Festival recently extended its 2013-2014 series of “Find Your Funny” workshops for youth through Monday, June 9, as part of the organization’s year-round program. So far this year, nearly 100 Nantucket children and youth have attended the workshops. Another in the series takes place Saturday morning, May 31, at 10 a.m. in the Dreamland Theater.

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Delights of Spring

by Leah Mojer I don’t know what has possessed me this spring to delve so deep in the DIY methods of food preparation. Maybe it’s the damp cold spring we are having that is keeping me plenty busy indoors or the recent excursion to western mass for the opportunity to forage for wild edibles. Maybe it’s the many springs I spent outdoors as a child observing the tiny purple crocuses straining in the frigid temperatures or the delight it brought to see the first fiddlehead ferns popping through the mud by the brook. Maybe I am just grateful for the rebirth of spring. The way it must start from scratch each and every year! Whatever the reason, I am inspired and welcome the urge to cook, can, make, and forage whenever possible and want to share my current spring cooking obsessions with you.

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Melt sugar down in a heavy wide mouthed sauce pan. Stirring occasionally to make sure sugar melts evenly. When melted, add grated carrots and sorghum. Add water just to cover. Let carrots simmer and soften 30 minutes. Add fennel, chili flake, cinnamon and salt. Continue to simmer until soft, adding water if pan gets dry, for 20 minutes. Add the lemon juice and zest.

The final jam should be just moist and shiny. Pack into jars and can in a water bath or refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Serve with home made ricotta on toast or with spicy indian food! continued on page 23

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low as no charge (and possibly little to no service either, in which case don't forget to bring your own opener as well), to a moderate $10-$15, or as much as $50 per bottle. A restaurant that does have an alcohol license but still allows BYOB may choose to charge a corkage fee based on the cost of their lowest priced wine. They may also ask that you avoid bringing something that is currently on their list, even if it is a different vintage.

Bring Something Worthy. Check out the menu at the establishment and bring a wine that is not only appropriate to the cuisine, but also matches the ambiance of the restaurant and the mood of the evening. Bring something special enough that will make the experience memorable without being cheap just to save money on the alcohol portion of the bill. Keep in mind that it is totally acceptable to bring a backup bottle in case you have a bad one or find that you want to drink more. There is nothing worse than having a Vino 911 and having to call your local wine shop to make a speedy delivery so that your night is not ruined. Unless it’s the misfortune of showing up empty handed, not knowing that the restaurant was BYOB. In Massachusetts, you can take your unfinished wine home with you as long as it is properly bagged by the restaurant when departing. You should also only be charged a corkage fee based upon what is opened.

Be Generous. Some people do not tip on corkage, but it is still a service being offered that needs to be acknowledged. When you bring your “Catch of the Day” to a restaurant for the chef to prepare and you are charged a plating fee, you still tip on that amount, correct? So why wouldn't it be the same for proper wine service? (I use the term proper because, let's face it, if the service isn't up to your standards, that's a different story.) For most establishments, the corkage fee goes to the house, not to the sommelier or server who prepared your glasses, opened and decanted your wine, and poured it throughout the evening.

As a gesture of good will, offer a taste of your wine to the server or chef or leave a little in the bottle for them to enjoy at the end of the night when they finish their shift. This gives you the opportunity to look like a wine pro by sharing the bottle that you brought and being able to talk about why this wine excites you.

This also sets you up for success with good rapport for the next time you frequent the establishment.

What Not To Do. It may seem elementary to some of you, but don't bring something from the two for $10 bin. You are worth more than that when you go out to eat, whether or not it is a special occasion. Do not bring a sparkling or white wine that has not been properly chilled and thus isn’t ready to drink upon arrival. If you are purchasing your wine last minute on the way to the restaurant, many wine stores have coolers that are stocked full of cold wine ready to go. Same for reds; don't come with wine that is too warm from sitting in your hot car all day. (Yuck!) And of course, remember to remove the price tag before your arrival. Carry your bottle with pride in a nice bag, not something that makes you look like a hobo coming in off the street.

Lastly, remember that BYOB is exactly what the acronym means, with the last letter meaning “bottle.” This bottle doesn't just have to be wine for dinner.

Sparkling wine can be brought to make mimosas at brunch. A great selection of specialty beers come in different bottle shapes and sizes, as does tequila, gin, and a slew of other liquors. Just be sure to follow the etiquette steps above with these other bottle selections as well, and don't be surprised if they do charge you for the mixers!

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Edible Nantucket from page 7

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buckwheat family so it makes sense that we can eat it. Semi-famous forager and natural foods guru Steve (Wildman) Brill has recipes here: http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/Knotweed.html . Brill also describes a hilarious incident that happened to him in Central Park when he was arrested for eating dandelions: his court case ended well when he was eventually hired to lead official city park tours that encouraged the foraging of the dandelion, one of nature’s super foods. Dandelions are abundant everywhere and every part of the plant can be used to make wonderful salads, teas, and wine. In addition to dandelions, there are many varieties of wild mint and herbs that make excellent teas that can be found throughout the spring and early summer months.

Other wild plants growing around the island used by Wampanoags and early settlers for food include wild onions. As you explore the trails at Squam Swamp and Squam Farm and elsewhere around the island you’ll find hazelnuts, hickories, and beech nuts. You may recall the cattail article I wrote two years ago (found at yesterdaysisland.com/2012/science/Catails.php) that describes the myriad of ways you can eat a cattail. If you look around the trail in the Serengeti you’ll find wild wintergreen.

This website, http://the3foragers.blogspot.com/2011/12/wintergreen.html shows you pictures of the plant and gives advice on when to start looking for it. Foraging in fall gives us a variety of mushrooms such as puffballs, black chanterelles, Boletus edulis, and chicken mushrooms. Make sure you know what you are doing though, consult a guide like the excellent article “Mushroom Foraging” by Kara Cusolito (ediblecapecod.com/online-magazine/fall-2009/mushroom-foraging/) and heed the advice found at capecodmushroom.org. Mushroom foraging clubs on Cape Cod are extremely popular and they can be a great source of information.

Our landscape and climate allow for a plethora of food. Fruits and berries that can be found on Nantucket include: beach plums, black cherries, rose hips (Rosa rugosa, also an introduced species), blueberries (high and low bush), huckleberries, dewberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, fox grapes, and cranberries. Our native beach plums are blooming now. This salt tolerant and cold hardy plant produces drupes that make an excellent jam. By now, every trall-walking Nantucketer has already staked out blueberry and beach plum hotspots that look like they’ll produce well.

In the marsh we find Salicornia virginica also known as American glasswort, “sea beans,” or pickleweed. This is a favorite food to try on our marsh walks, every school group that visits has one student who is fascinated that so much of nature around us can be eaten and insists on trying almost everything edible. continued on page 18

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nantucket’s

Eye on Style

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Murray’s Toggery Shop, an island institution since 1945, is a store that proves year after year that they know Nantucket style and what our islanders and visitors are looking for when it comes to clothing and accessories for the whole family. Located at the top of Main Street, Murray’s has been a staple of Nantucket fashion for sixty-nine years.

Murray’s has a way of keeping the classic looks they are known for while evolving with the times and constantly changing trends of the fashion world. Just recently they launched a new brand called the M Crest Collection, fine apparel mostly for men, all made in the USA. Included in this line are a new slim fit Nantucket Reds! pants and shorts, as well as Nantucket Reds! neck ties, bow ties, cummerbunds, and pocket squares. The M Crest logo also appears on their embroidered belts available in two different accent colors.

New and exciting for the ladies this year is The Classic Clutch, a recent addition to the M Crest Collection. This stylish handbag screams summer on Nantucket! The exterior is their signature Nantucket Reds! fabric and the interior is a nautical navy, a bag perfect for days at the brewery and nights on the town!

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vided by these solo journeys. He got to know the folks at the steamship, the train conductor, the woman at the YMCA where he would spend the night. “It was a very friendly world for me,” he says. The 11-year-old redheaded Nantucketer on an orthodontic mission must have been quite a charming sight for 1930s Bostonians.

When asked about his modern off-island experiences, Gottlieb releases a deep sigh and says slowly, “The world has changed.” He maintains a caution when he is on the mainland, citing an uncertainty over which places are “kidfriendly” and which are “sketchy areas.” Blue eyes wide, he raises his brows and declares, “It’s hard to know what to stay away from.”

Even when Lindquist was young, traveling off-island was always not a walk in Boston Common. Lindquist remembers the 1920s and ‘30s as a time when winter weather regularly prevented islanders from leaving Nantucket. The Wright brothers’ flying machine hadn’t quite taken off in a commercial sense; so flying to and from Nantucket wasn’t an option. Lindquist writes, “The steamboat was our only way of reaching the mainland, and often, because of storms or ice, it could not make the passage. In winter, ice could spread as far as out as you could see. The icebreaker from the mainland would have to lead a steamer in. It would plow full speed into the ice, clearing a narrow channel until it could go no farther, then back up and make another run, over and over, often not reaching the harbor. Passengers were left to walk in over the ice, and no freight or supplies could be hauled to shore. This did not bother us much–we were our own little world and we took a certain pride in having it that way.”

Even in 2014, weather-related travel problems are not a thing of Nantucket’s past. Gottlieb recalls, “One time, we were up against Martha’s Vineyard and they’re, you know, our big rivals. The weather was so bad we couldn’t get off the island, so our game was rescheduled. Then it happened again that the weather made us reschedule. And by the time we had a third chance to play them, it was so late in the season that they just cancelled it.” Gottlieb grins and gazes downward in concession. “Pretty disappointing not to get to go play them.” Young Lindquist would have been just as crestfallen; he confirms that the searing Nantucket/Vineyard rivalry–especially when it came to football–was ablaze in his day as well.

Come winter, snow days turn into sledding days for Gottlieb and his friends. They usually head to Dead Horse Valley, which Gottlieb jokingly calls “pretty much the only hill on the island.” Back before the days of heavy traffic, Lindquist and his friends sledded right down Main Street.

Gottlieb and his friends are able to do this from time to time, but only on especially snowy days when the town shuts down the main drag.

Winter boredom is a typical complaint of year-

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Gottlieb stares me down, letting his emphasis sink in.

With 21st century organized team sports comes traveling. Fortunately, Gottlieb doesn’t mind it. “Living on Nantucket is cool because you get to travel on boats. I bet some people who live in maybe Oklahoma or one of those states in the middle of the country” (he ponders his current coordinates for a moment then gestures westward) “have never even seen the ocean! We’re also lucky with the temperatures. We get to have seasons. One thing I don’t like is that Nantucket doesn’t really have a spring, though.

Sometimes when you’re listening to [Cape Cod radio station] WCOD and they say, ‘Spring has sprung!’ you want to be like, ‘Hey, not fair!’ But it’s really uplifting when the seasons change and it starts getting warm again.”

But not long after shorts and sandals weather commences, Gottlieb is ready to get off-island. “I don’t want to spend a lot of time here in the summer,” he confesses. “It’s so crowded. People tell me that the most crowded is like, July.” Gottlieb is happy to escape to his family’s home in Avignon, France during Nantucket’s most congested months. His parents, Karen and Seth Gottlieb, wisely decided that their four children should understand that there is life outside of Nantucket.

“Another downside is ticks,” says Gottlieb. “That’s a big one. I’ve never been bitten. I’ve only ever found one crawling on me once, probably because I don’t go into the brush.” Avoiding Nantucket’s Lyme-carrying deer ticks is a lesson that is drilled into Nantucket kids’ heads from toddlerhood. Lindquist does not recall ticks being a health issue during his childhood. “I was not aware of anyone getting sick from a tick bite,” he says. “After blueberrying on the moors, we always did an inspection when we got home. They were just a nuisance to be picked off.”

But for every downside to living on Nantucket, there’s a stronger upside, according to Gottlieb. He says, “I also like living on an island because you don’t have to drive like a million miles to get to a place.” Gottlieb is fortunate to have all the necessary amenities of modern life right here on the island. Lindquist’s era was less auspicious. He writes, “When I was 11, I needed to get braces on my teeth. Since there was no orthodontist on the island, I had to go to Boston. I remember my mom taking me up to Boston on the boat, then the train and next the streetcar to the clinic.

We returned to the city to get a room for the night, returning to the island the next day. She went with me the first time then said, ‘There, Karl, you know how to go now, so you can do it alone next time.’” Little Lindquist had to make the trip every two months for the next year; the family simply didn’t have enough money for his mother to accompany him. But the boy loved the independence pro-

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Events & Activities from page 4

THURSDAY, MAY 29

CONT.

7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Come on a haunted history tour of Nantucket Town!

Visit houses with stories to tell and view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

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

FRIDAY, MAY 30 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1pm & 4pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm.

10 AM to 6 PM - Book Buck Clip out the Book Buck from the Mitchell’s Book Corner ad in this publication for $1 off this week.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Hear stories of remarkable Nantucket women: some went whaling, others were involved in the Temperance Crusade, the struggle for women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Meet at Centre & Broad Sts. $20. Teens & 65+ $15. 508-257-4586.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10. 508-228-1894. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. Backus Lane.

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Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal Sts. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 3 NHA Historic Houses from the 18th, 19th, & 20th centuries. $10, $4 ages 6-17, NHA members free.

Rain or shine. Reservations: 508-228-1894. Departs daily from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $40 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Lighthouse Walk: Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, shipwrecks, & the mysterious ghost ships.

Meet outside The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $15.

Kids $10; under 6 free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

5 PM - Basic Skating Skills Class: Levels 6, 7, 8 Skating Skills that go “Beyond the Basics”. Refine skills and advance to beginning jumps and spins. 8 wks. Open enrollment; register at Nantucket Ice. Also Free Skate Levels 1-6508-228-2516.

6 to 8 PM - Artists Open Exhibition Reception Opening reception for this show that is open to all artists, and contains the Cellography show.in the Artists Association Gallery at 19 Washington Street.

6 PM - May Farm to Table Dinner at Bartlett’s Farm A scrumptous Farm to Table dinner created by executive chef Neil Patrick Hudson and served in the Hayloft. Tickets limited; vegetarian option available. www.bartlettsfarm.com/events/may 6 to 7:20 PM - Disco Skate Night at Nantucket Ice Skating with disco lights. $5 youth, $8 adult, skate rentals. 1 Backus Ln. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.pp or $550. for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com.

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7 to 9 PM - NMA Meet Up & Open Mic Nantucket musicians are invited to come out, meet each other and play during a Nantucket Island Musicians Alliance Meet & Greet. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. continued on page 20

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AAN Gallery Named Best in New England The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce that the Editors’ of Yankee Magazine have named the Artists Association of Nantucket’s Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery as the Best Art Gallery in New England for 2014.

“We are quite delighted with this unexpected honor and are thrilled to be acknowledged by such an old and established publication,” said AAN executive director Cecil Barron Jensen. “The fact that we are the only art gallery mentioned as editors’ choice in all of New England is a wonderful tribute to our talented artists and capable AAN team.”

“More than 240 active artists belong to the Artists Association, which mounts changing exhibitions of their work in a two-level gallery space.

Many focus on island scenes, so it’s a great opportunity to take a fresh look at Nantucket’s beaches, marshes, and weathered old buildings through the eyes of an artist,” writes Yankee.

“The May/June issue has just hit the stands, thus is quite timely considering the gallery has recently reopened for our 69 season. This impartial distinction is marvelous because it not only recognizes the amazing range of our artists, it is a terrific credit to our entire organization,” said AAN gallery sales manager Peter J. Greenhalgh. “It’s a proud moment for all of us.”

The AAN includes more than 200 artist members who display their work during fourteen changing exhibitions throughout the season including island-made jewelry, oil, acrylics, & watercolor paintings, ceramics, sculptures, mixed media, photographs, and encaustic works.

The Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery is located at 19 Washington Street, and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm.

For more details about the Artists Association of Nantucket, and their 2014 programs, classes, workshops, and events, visit their website at www.nantucketarts.org or call 508-228-0722.

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Salicornia is a succulent salty herb that grows along the intertidal edges of salt marshes and it’s delicious sautéed in stir fry dishes or as an additive to salads.

It can even be eaten raw right on the trail.

Our junior rangers really get into the edible plant kick each summer. When they lead nature walks, they teach people about the many edible plants in the environment and also describe the medicinal properties of common Nantucket natives such as the juniper berries on the Eastern red cedar trees (Juniperus virginiana). Smell one of the cones or berries later this year and you will easily detect the smell of gin, which has long been flavored with this plant. It has also been used as a digestive and as a kidney medicine. The junior rangers make sumac tea each year. The smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) and the staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) are used to make a beverage called “sumac-ade,” “Indian lemonade” or “rhus juice.” This drink is made by soaking the drupes in cool water, rubbing them to extract the essence, straining the liquid through a cotton cloth and sweetening it. Don’t panic, these are not the poisonous varieties. You know what would go well with that tea? Some Nantucket native honey! There are many beekeepers on island and they all produce amazing honey. Recent research with the help of Nantucket students shows that this honey is very low in pesticides, maybe lower than mainland varieties, so definitely look for their product in stores and at the Farmer’s market.

We haven’t even begun to scratch the surface on the types of game and sea life sustaining us now and long considered staples for the Wampanoag, the early Woodland peoples, and settlers over the past 400 years. Striped bass, blue fish, quahogs, littlenecks, oysters, blue crabs, bay scallops, lobsters (on the small side), bonitos, scup, summer flounder, false albacore, conch (whelks), blue mussels, slipper shells (sweetmeats) are some of the fish and shellfish produced in our harbor and surrounding waters. If you go on a charter boat or your own boat way offshore (20-70 miles) you’ll be able to catch large game fish like blue and yellowfin tuna, big eye tuna, blue and white marlin, mahi mahi and offshore sharks such as mako and blue. Fresh water ponds provide white and yellow perch, pickerel, snapping turtles, sunfish, and crappie. You can find some excellent information and get involved in a great pastime by checking out the Nantucket Angler’s Club website www.nantucketanglersclub.com/index.php .

Back on land we find that deer, rabbits, and various water fowl, even squirrels (yep, I AM from Oklahoma) grace many Nantucket tables year round. I’ve been fortunate to attend dinner parties that were completely prepared using local native foods. Check out Sustainable Nantucket's Farmers & Artisans Market which starts June 7 to try locally grown produce and honey.

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get better. The cover charge, the tips, the rounds of drinks fall before the good time wave. Perhaps its Dad’s money, perhaps it’s the rent, perhaps it’s the student loan, but someone else is counting. And that someone else is a problem for another day.

Later that night, I passed another line at the Chicken Box. Same shoes, same outfits, and even the same glasses at nine in the evening. The line stretched down Dave Street and could have been one hundred and fifty deep.

You wonder what the last guy in line is thinking. You wonder what he is hoping to find in a jammed Chicken Box by the time he finally gets in there.

My eyes are good enough to look back almost thirty years to see myself standing in line at the Chicken Box for Toots and the Maytals or the Savage Brothers. I could have been walking downtown in silly shorts with my red cup and my attitude. I wanted to be where things happened, and things happened at the Chicken Box. Shortly after passing the Paradise on Dave Street, we drove into town and settled in a quiet restaurant. The young were there as well. They stood at the center of the bar with big smiles, flashing eyes, and a round dozen wine bottles before them. We listened to them laugh and gossip, then we hid and settled in behind our menus. My eyes remain sharp and focused on menus; the appetizers and the desserts remain clear and distinct before me.

Then, as we prepared to order, one of the young offered us the rest of her bottle of rose and another bottle of Pinot. We smiled, thanked them, and saw them, truly, for the first time. Then, of cpurse, we toasted them.

Youth need not check its privilege. It matters then. Years into the future, the arrogance and the presumption that walks down the middle of the street will shame the eyes and shrivel the soul, but at that slippery moment in time, every gesture felt like an action. And every action would bring about change.

Age and perspective robs us of certainty. We peer into the murky distance and guess what might be out there. We keep our wine to ourselves and sneer in the shadows. But youth sees itself and its world all too clearly; the possibilities excite, things are going to happen, and we might as well share the wine.

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FRIDAY, MAY 30

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7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7:30 PM - “Hay Fever” by Noel Coward The eccentric Blisses—Judith, a recently retired stage actress, David, a selfabsorbed novelist, and their unconventional children— live in a world where reality slides easily into fiction. When they host a weekend at their country estate, their unsuspecting guests become victims in the self-serving shenanigans of their hosts and everything goes blissfully awry in this sparkling and stylish comedy of manners. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Come on a haunted history tour of Nantucket Town! Visit houses with stories to tell and view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

10 PM to 1 AM - Urban Beatbox with Good Lyfe Entertainment Awesome new DJ format with blend of new and familiar music at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SATURDAY, MAY 31 8 to 9 PM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet this morning on Madaket Road at Sanford Farm parking lot. www.ackcleanteam.org.

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. continued on page 26 YOUR COMPLETE RETAIL FISH & LOBSTER MARKET

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ROUTES/FARES: AIRPORT ROUTE.....$2, 10am-6pm every 20 mins. from 5/22-9/1 MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$1, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. 5/19-6/20 & 9/8-10/13; every 15 mins. 6/21-9/7 MIACOMET LOOP.....$1, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. 5/19-6/15 & 9/8-10/13; every 20 mins. 6/16-9/7 MADAKET ROUTE.....$2, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. 5/23-6/20 & 9/2-9/7; every 30 mins. 6/21-9/1 ’SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$2, 7am-11:30pm every 60 mins. from 5/19-10/13 ’SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$2, 7:15am-7:15pm every 60 mins. from 6/23-9/7 ’SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$2, 10am-6pm every 80 mins. from 6/28-9/1 SURFSIDE BEACH.....$2, 10am-6pm every 40 mins. from 6/23-9/1 JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$1, 10am-6pm every 30 mins. from 6/23-9/1 NEW! FAST FERRY PARK & RIDE.....Overnight parking at 2 Fairgrounds Rd. with bus service to the fast ferries, 5/22-10/13, 7am to 8pm

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

Children 6 and under ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult passenger.

1, 3, and 7-day passes may be purchased aboard all busses & provide unlimited rides for the duration of the pass.

Downtown Bus Stops: Madaket and Jetties - Broad Street (in front of the Whaling Museum); Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Road and Milestone Road Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside, and Sconset via Polpis Road Washington Street. Park & Ride lots are available along the routes. Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes.

Park and Ride Lots: The Muse - 44 Surfside Road, The Chicken Box - 5 Daves Street, Faregrounds Restaurant (7am-5pm) - 27 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket Elementary (6/28-9/1) Surfside Road.

All busses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit and TDD call (508) 325-7516. Bus information (508) 228-7025.

Riders’ Guides are available at NRTA-3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services-25 Federal St, Chamber of Commerce-0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops.

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Nantucket Clam Chowder . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.25 $4.25 Lobster Bisque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.25 $5.25 Fried Clams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market Price Fried Clam Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.35 $19.95 Fried Bay Scallops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.75 $21.75 Fried Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.25 $17.75 Fried Calamari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.75 $14.00 Stuffed Quahogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 for $4.50 Crab Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 for $4.95 Fish Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 for $3.75 Clams Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 for $10.50 Bag of Steamers or of Littleneck Clams .3/4# $8.00 Bag of Mussels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4# $5.50 Shrimp Cocktail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.25 $17.75 *Little Neck Clams on the 1/2 Shell . . . .6 for $8.40 *Oysters on the 1/2 Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 for $12.60

Sandwiches served with chips & coleslaw Lobster Salad Roll (1/3# “never frozen”) . . . . . . . . .$17.25 Clam Strip Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.75 Clam Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market Price Bay Scallop Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.00 Fried Cod or Sole Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.75

Clambake #1 (Cooked at the market) Nantucket Clam Chowder, 1/2# Steamers, 1/2# Mussels, Corn on the Cob, Steamed Red Potatoes, 1-1/4# Lobster, Butter & Broth $39.00 per person + tax Clambake #2 (Min. of 20 people~cooked at your home or beach**) *Littleneck Raw Bar, Nantucket Clam Chowder, 1/2# Steamers, 1/2# Mussels, Corn on the Cob Steamed Red Potatoes, 1-1/4# Lobster, Butter, Broth, & Dessert $65.00 per person + tax - Buffet Style (tables & chairs not included)-see our web site for details-

Custom Raw Bars Available–Catered or Take Out Ask about our daily specials! * Consumption of raw or under-cooked food can increase your risk of food-borne illness. **Subject to town beach permit.

Non-Seafood Appetizers & Side Orders

Chicken Quesadilla Roll . . . . . . . . . . .$13.40 . .$14.70 Chicken Fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.25 . .$11.75 Fried Honey Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - $9.00 8 - $14.00 Dinners: include Fries, Cole Slaw & Clam Chowder Onion Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.75 . . .$6.25 French Fries (cajun spicy .25 cents extra) . .$2.90 . . .$4.75 large huge Seafood Platter: fried fish, clams, shrimp, bay scallops . $23.99 Mozzarella Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.75 . . .$7.70 Fried Cod Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.00 . .$16.50 Vegetable Spring Rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.50 . .$10.00 Fried Clams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market Price Coleslaw, Steamed Red Potatoes, Corn on the Cob available Fried Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.40 . .$20.75 Fried Bay Scallops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00 . .$23.50 Served with Clam Chowder, Fried Calamari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.95 . .$13.95 Corn on the Cob, Steamed Red Potatoes, Crab Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.10 . .$17.25 Coleslaw & Butter Fish Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.50 . .$12.35 Baked Stuffed Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.50 . .$18.50 1 1/4 # Lobster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31.50 Baked Stuffed Sole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.95 . .$16.75 1 1/2 # Lobster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$33.50 Baked Swordfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.95 . .$20.95 2 # Lobster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39.00 Baked Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.50 . .$16.50 Surf & Turf: BBQ pork ribs & seafood choice $16.75 . .$23.00 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, YEAR-ROUND Barbecued Pork Ribs . . . . . . . . 1/2 $15.75 . Full $21.00 TAKE-OUT, LIMITED OUTDOOR SEATING, CATERING, Honey Fried Chicken . . . . .4 for $11.50 . 8 for $17.50 OVERNIGHT DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN THE USA, & MORE! Chicken Fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.25 . .$17.00 Prices subject to change without notice, 5% MA tax not included

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I was inspired last week to make pasta because of some beautiful Goose Eggs I had bought from a very special farm in Western Mass called Moon in the Pond. The owner Dominic goes on a real deal egg-hunt daily to find these huge gorgeous eggs his free-range geese lay around the property!

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Turn dough out onto a well floured surface. Over your spent bowl, rub fingers together to get most of the dried bits off.

Here’s the fun part! Knead dough, adding flour gradually until your hands become clean and the dough is soft but not at all sticky. Knead for at MINIMUM of 10 minutes, as vigorously as you can muster! The dough is done when you can pull a piece off and stretch thin enough to see light through. If it breaks apart before you can get a good stretch, you’re not done kneading. This is what bakers call the “final finish.”

When your dough is soft, stretchy, and somewhat shiny with a nice deep yellow hue, dust with flour and wrap in plastic wrap. Let it rest 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Use immediately. Any longer and the dough’s delicate flavors will start to subside. I have never attempted to freeze it but I guess why not?

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Free, Active Fun for Families Parents of kids aged eight and under, are you looking for a fun, free and educational activity on Nantucket? Nantucket School Community has you covered.

From now until June 8, you can enjoy the StoryWalk, a casual stroll through downtown Nantucket that allows kids to read the book My Garden, page by page, at various storefronts.

Like a scavenger hunt for reading, you read as you go!

Attached to each store’s front window, you will find a new page of My Garden.

You’ll find page one at continued on page 25

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the Nantucket Athe-neum, which is located at 1 India Street. Each stop provides directions to the next storefront, where you will find the next page of the story. The StoryWalk brings you to 14 storefronts.

My Garden was written by well-known children’s author and illustrator Kevin Henkes. It is the tale of a little girl who enjoys her mother’s garden, and dreams of having a garden of her own someday. Pauline Cronin, Activities Specialist at Nantucket Community School, chose the book based on its simplicity. She says, “There are not a lot of words in the book, so it fuels kids’ imaginations. If your child is an early reader, then he or she will be able to read it at five, six, or seven.” As fun as it is to read on your own, Cronin still recommends the StoryWalk for children who aren’t reading quite yet.

The StoryWalk can be done any time, day or night. Just remember to use the sidewalks provided, and be careful when crossing the road. Sometimes it’s easy to forget to pay attention to traffic when you’re having fun on Nantucket.

At the end of the StoryWalk, you will land back at the Atheneum and receive a bookmark prize. Not only will the kids be tuckered out and ready for a nice, long nap, they’ll be even more excited about reading!

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SATURDAY, MAY 31

CONT.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm.

10 AM to 6 PM - Book Buck Clip out the Book Buck from the Mitchell’s Book Corner ad in this publication for $1 off during this week.

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free STEM Fair & Ice Cream Social Activities on how to incorporate science, technology, engineering, & math in your child’s learning at home. Ice cream for all. CPS Middle School.

11 AM to 4 PM - Trunk Show at Seconds Shop Featuring Clay Twombly’s one-of-a-kind yoga and prayer beads. At Seconds Shop, a chic thrift shop boutique selling gently used designer clothing and housewares. At their new location: 32 Sparks Avenue (next to Cumberland Farms).

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10.

508-228-1894. Departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 3 NHA Historic Houses from the 18th, 19th, & 20th centuries. $10, $4 ages 6-17, NHA members free. Rain or shine. Reservations: 508-228-1894.

Departs daily from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $40 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor

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6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.pp or $550. for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7:30 PM - “Hay Fever” by Noel Coward The eccentric Blisses live in a world where reality slides easily into fiction.

When they host a weekend at their country estate, their unsuspecting guests become victims in the self-serving shenanigans of their hosts and everything goes awry in this sparkling and stylish comedy of manners.

Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 Video Dance Party With DJ Bri Guy at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SUNDAY, JUNE 1 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Ice cream & a narrated tour of the harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. $38.

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10 AM to 6 PM - Book Buck Clip out the Book Buck from the Mitchell’s Book Corner ad in this publication for $1 off during this week. continued on page 29

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11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10.

Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 3 NHA Historic Houses from the 18th, 19th, & 20th centuries. $10, $4 ages 6-17, NHA members free. Rain or shine. Reservations: 508-228-1894.

Departs daily from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 PM - “Hay Fever” by Noel Coward The eccentric Blisses live in a world where reality slides easily into fiction.

When they host a weekend at their country estate, their unsuspecting guests become victims in the self-serving shenanigans of their hosts and everything goes blissfully awry in this sparkling and stylish comedy of manners. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $40 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.pp or $550. for the whole boat. Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037.

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7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Come on a haunted history tour of Nantucket Town! Visit houses with stories to tell and view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

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3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $40 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Join Raven’s Walk to step back in time and visit the final resting places of interesting people who left a footprint on Nantucket. Our walk will visit 2 cemeteries. Meet at the Pacific Bank at the top of Main St. Adults $20.

65+ & Teens $15. Please wear appropriate footwear.

5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating restaurants serve special menus featuring special pricing.

6 to 7 PM - NCMC Women’s Chorus Performs Live concert with Nantucket Community Music Center. Held at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. continued on page 30

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MONDAY, JUNE 2 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm.

10 AM to 6 PM - Book Buck Clip out the Book Buck from the Mitchell’s Book Corner ad in this publication for $1 off during this week.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Hear stories of remarkable Nantucket women: some went whaling, others were involved in the Temperance Crusade, the struggle for women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Meet at Centre & Broad Sts. $20. Teens & 65+ $15. 508-257-4586.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10.

Reservations: 508-228-1894. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal Sts. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 3 NHA Historic Houses from the 18th, 19th, & 20th centuries. $10, $4 ages 6-17, NHA members free. Rain or shine. Reservations: 508-228-1894.

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MONDAY, JUNE 2

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6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum Writer’s Group: The Moving Pen The writer’s group is a place to meet other writers and to flex your writing muscles. Free admission. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:30 PM - Poker Night At the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.pp or $550. for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly.

7 to 8:15 PM - Free Lecture: Katie Barney Moose ‘’Early Massachusetts History, Food and Herbs leading up to and including the War of 1812.’ Moose will discuss American cuisine around the time of War of 1812. Book signing & reception. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Come on a haunted history tour of Nantucket Town! Visit houses with stories to tell and view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

9 PM to 1 AM - Open Mic with Brian Glowacki at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 So. Water Street.

TUESDAY, JUNE 3 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

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10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm.

10 AM to 6 PM - Book Buck Clip out the Book Buck from the Mitchell’s Book Corner ad in this publication for $1 off during this week.

10:15 to 10:45 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-7 Singing games and movement activities that teach musical skills. No reservation required; program limited to 10 children+ 1 caregiver. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Hear stories of remarkable Nantucket women: some went whaling, others were involved in the Temperance Crusade, the struggle for women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Meet at Centre & Broad Sts. $20. Teens & 65+ $15. 508-257-4586.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10.

Reservations: 508-228-1894. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. Backus Lane.

2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal Sts. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 3 NHA Historic Houses from the 18th, 19th, & 20th centuries. $10, $4 ages 6-17, NHA members free. Rain or shine. Reservations: 508-228-1894.

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rounders; Gottlieb keeps himself busy enough to avoid it. “This past winter, though,” says Gottlieb, “Whew! Too long! It stinks when it snows just a little bit but not enough for a snow day.” When Lindquist was a boy, he very much shared Gottlieb’s sentiment.

He writes, “In the 1930s, the winters [on Nantucket] were very cold. Often the snow was waist high, and we would be stranded for a couple of days waiting for the snowplow to reach us [at our old farmhouse in Polpis]. For me, the excitement was matched only by the joy of missing school.”

Unless it snows during Stroll Weekend, seasonal residents don’t see the Grey Lady cloaked in white.

When Lindquist was a boy, people had only just begun summering on Nantucket in large numbers. He discusses the year-round/seasonal resident dynamic as it existed in his day: “There was not much interaction socially (or animosity, that I was aware of) between the natives and the summer population.” Gottlieb 89-year-old Karl Lindquist agrees, and draws a pragmatic angle: “The summer kids don’t have attitudes or anything. They’re just not around long enough to become good friends with them. I’d never be like, ‘Want to go see a movie?’ or anything. With my [year-round] friends, all our parents know each other, and our friends’ parents know each other, too.” Gottlieb says he is sociable with a couple of summer kids through his involvement with Strong Wings Adventure School and Nantucket Community Sailing. In Lindquist’s memoir, he too names sailing as the conduit between himself and summer kids: “By the age of 16,” he writes, “I had become a master sailor, sought after by Nantucket Yacht Club members to teach their sons and daughters the techniques of sailing and sailboat racing. This gave me access to a whole group of young people my age.

I was a local and they were the summer crowd. Normally, the two did not mix.

Yet I fit right in, even having a summer girlfriend.”

“The island was my world and my normal,” continues Lindquist. “I had no sense that my childhood was different from those of other kids.” With the rise of the internet age, Gottlieb’s generation has a great deal more information about life off-island than Lindquist’s contemporaries did. Gottlieb says, “My life is definitely different from other kids. I mean, I live on an island; they don’t!” He laughs. “I haven’t decided yet whether I want to live on Nantucket when I grow up. I was thinking about it, but then I found a really cool group of islands called Madeira that are owned by Portugal. For English, we had to write a fictional essay so I made up a story about a family that sailed across the Atlantic. Their mast broke in a storm, but they found Madeira. It’s a place with good surfing and sailing. So it’s probably either there or Nantucket that I want to live.” At 13, Gottlieb has plenty of time to explore the world and decide where he’d like to settle.

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Lindquist did not have the same freedom and choices that are available to Gottlieb. He did not have a computer to hop onto and research his own castle in the sky. Not that he desired to live elsewhere, anyway. He recalls, “Everyone I knew was happy to be on Nantucket. Those who did leave the island seemed to do so with regret. I never dreamed of leaving Nantucket. However, circumstances dictated otherwise. My parents sent me to boarding school on the mainland, and then came the Army, college and a career. Choosing a teaching career allowed me the great pleasure of returning with my family every summer to the cottage I built in Madaket, and to spend time with my parents. In a sense, I really never left Nantucket.”

Lindquist speaks of people who did move off-island when he was a boy: “My feeling was I would never see them again, which made me sad.”

Gottlieb shares Lindquist’s outlook.

“If I meet somebody off-island, I don’t expect to see them ever again. They probably won’t come visit you on Nantucket. But when you live on a small island and make friends with somebody who also lives here, you have more of a chance to see that person again,” he explains.

Gottlieb continues, “I know a lot of people in town because my mom talks so much, and to everybody,” drawing out his last word. (It is evi13-year old Cameron Gottlieb dent that the beach plum does not fall far from the tree.) Both his parents are schoolteachers within the Nantucket Public School District (NPSD). “It’s good I don’t go [to NPSD] because then I’d have to see my parents all day,” he says wryly, and quickly adds a jovial shout to his parents, who are in the next room: “No hard feelings, guys!” Of course, it’s natural for a 13-year-old–islander or not– to desire some independence from his parents. Lindquist knows what Gottlieb is talking about. At age 17 in 1943, he was thrilled to spend his final summer as a youth on-island sans parents, who were working in Boston on the war effort. “What a fabulous feeling that was to be on my own,” Lindquist gushes.

Lindquist is grateful for his Nantucket childhood. He says, “Looking back on it, Nantucket was a perfect place to grow up; and later as a parent, returning for summers, it was a great place to raise kids. Of course, that was many years ago.” Lindquist’s daughter Karol must have been born on her father’s wavelength. As an adult, she has chosen to remain an island resident, and makes a living as a master lightship basket maker.

In boardroom fashion, Gottlieb clasps his hands and summarizes our interview without even being prompted: “Growing up on Nantucket definitely has its advantages and disadvantages. But I think the advantages overpower the disadvantages.” He makes sure to finish by throwing in a quick jab about how much better it is to grow up on Nantucket than the Vineyard. Lindquist says, “My happiest Nantucket memory as a young person was the freedom and safety of the island. We kids felt like we owned it!” Gottlieb’s lighthearted countenance and enthusiasm for island life tells the same tale. For you see, Nantucket is just as much “today’s island” as it is yesterday’s.

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Nantucket Dining Guide

May 29 - June 4, 2014

tle of wine from our selection to accompany your meal. ANNYE’S is a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. www.annyes.com

Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant Breakfast 9-3, Brunch 11-3, Lunch 11-3, Dining Bar New England Breakfast and Seafood of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices.

Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop All the products you love at a new location Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, NEW hot lunches

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

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our 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. www.nantucketbakeshop.com

Wicked Island Bakery

508-901-5797 147 Orange Street

Mon.-Sat. 5:30am to 3pm; Sun. 7am-1pm Box lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, & pastries!

WICKED ISLAND BAKERY offers delicious fresh breads, pastries, and baked goods, including our famous Morning Buns. Every menu item is created in house and from scratch. We use only the finest, all natural ingredients in all of our baking. No artificial anything! We can even make a picnic for you: boxed lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, and pastries. wickedislandbakery.com

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN SEAFOOD PUB is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Not only do they offer a great menu with the freshest food at affordable prices, but their specialty drinks can’t be beat! And at 10 pm, the fun and frolic begins, with DJs, poker nights, karaoke every Thursday night, dance parties, and live jazz on Thursday.

They have the largest TVs in town to watch football. THE ROSE & CROWN is the hottest spot in downtown Nantucket! www.theroseandcrown.com

Coffee Shops Open daily at 29 Centre Street www.nantucketcoffee.com Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at www.NantucketCoffee.com.

Light Food & Take-Out AK Diamond’s Everything on the menu available for takeout Creative, Casual Cuisine

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

Arno's is highly recommended, dine-in or takeout, for a good hearty breakfast, and full lunch featuring New England seafood. The dine-in menu is also the takeout menu .

Breakfast takeout is from 9-3 , lunch from 11-3 Place your takeout order in person or call 508-228-7001. www.arnos.net

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

508-228-3154 16 Macy’s Lane

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

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

Bartlett’s on the Wharf

508-228-9403

Open daily 10 am-6 pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

www.bartlettsfarm.com Now you can find all the BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM products you need right in town on the Wharf! From fresh baked goods to fresh produce, with a great assortment of sandwiches and other foods-to-go. Eat fresh at Bartlett’s on the Wharf!

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470

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

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

Easy Street Cantina

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508-228-7001 41 Main Street

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Full Breakfast served all day

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

www.EasyStreetCantina.com EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. Spring hours: Mon.-Thurs. from 6:30 am to 9 pm; Fri. & Sat. from 6:30 am to 2 am; Sun. from 8 am to 9 pm

Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant

508-228-2279 Lunch from 11:30am to 4pm; Dinner from 5pm; Bar open from 11:30amclosing 4 Bathing Beach Rd. at Jetties Beach Restaurant, Bar, & Beach Shop... Open Daily, Live Music Nightly!

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

Come to JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT for lunch, dinner, lobster, pizza and pasta, risotto, cocktails, sunsets...for all the fun you want to have at the beach!

You’ll find great food, casual atmosphere, cold drinks, and terrific shopping all at JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT. And, there’s plenty of parking! Open through Labor Day. Call about holding your next event or private party at JETTIES. www.thejetties.com

Annye’s Whole Foods

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Open daily Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

At ANNYE’S you’ll find fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Take them home for a hot lunch or a handy dinner. We also sell tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts. And you can choose a bot-

508-228-SIAM (7426) Monday-Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday 4pm-8:30pm, closed Sunday inside Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane 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 spe-

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cialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables.

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

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

May 29 - June 4, 2014

favorite spot for locals and visitors! Our “All-Day” menu allows plenty of flexibility and an amazing array of mouth-watering delights. Favorites are the Cranberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the house-made Sesame Chicken Satay and Quesadillas are spectacular. AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit!

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

American Seasons

508-228-7111 Dinner and tapas at the bar 5:30 - 10 pm 80 Centre Street Casual fine dining: Zagat’s #1 food rating; reservations suggested

Mon-Sat. 11:30 am to 9 pm; Sun. noon to 9 pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

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

Always near the top of every “not to be missed” list, AMERICAN SEASONS features uniquely imaginative, regional American Cuisine rated #1 by Zagat’s and described as “the most creative food on Nantucket.” The dining room is casual with a touch of elegance, while the outdoor patio provides the perfect romantic setting. The impressive wine list has been recognized with a prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine. AMERICAN SEASONS is conveniently located on Centre Street, just a short walk from virtually all major hotels and guest houses. Come discover for yourself why we have been described as “a legend in the making.” www.americanseasons.com

Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant

Thai House Nantucket

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

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508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

Open daily Complete organic market & prepared meals

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Breakfast 9-3, Brunch 11-3, Lunch 11-3, Dining Bar New England Breakfast and Seafood

508-228-7001 41 Main Street

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

Breakfast is served from 9 to 3, and features Omelettes and Scrambles, Huevos Rancheros, Eggs Benedict, Belgian Waffles, and more. Between 11 and 3, both breakfast and lunch are served. Delicious New England seafoods served include Clam Chowder, Haddock, Scallops, Halibut, Fried Clams, Salmon Burger. The waitstaff are personable and professional. Arno's has a full liquor and dining bar with a 4G ultra HDTV. A new 8 draft system includes Whale's Tale Pale Ale, Lagunitas IPA, Yuengling Lager, and Sam Adams Summer Lager. The wine list has been carefully selected. All cocktails are made with premium brand liquors and include Arno's Bloody Mary, Island Punch, and Chocolate Martini. There is a spacious upstairs dining room overlooking Main Street, which makes a great venue to host a special event. From Hy-Line Ferries, just follow cobblestoned Main Street to ARNO'S on the right side. From Steamboat Ferries, take first left (Easy Street), then fourth right (Main Street). arnosnantucket.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s

508-325-0308 Breakfast daily 7 am-1 pm; Dinner Mon.-Sat. from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking 10 India Street

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

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

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. www.Black-EyedSusans.com

Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm

The Brotherhood of Thieves

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

Open every day 8 am-6 pm 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. www.bartlettsfarm.com

Restaurants 29 Fair Open nightly for dinner from 6 pm Contemporary Cuisine, locally sourced

508-228-7800 29 Fair Street

Chef Charles has returned to Nantucket to 29 Fair, the former location of The Woodbox, with an all new staff, fresh new look, and beautifully designed menu that features locally sourced contemporary cuisine. Located a short stroll from Main Street, 29 Fair has three romantic candlelit dining rooms, each with original brick fireplaces, exposed beams and antiques in a building that dates back to 1709. The chef’s cuisine is known for fresh and summery preparations with deep flavors. Spend an evening with Chef Charles at 29 Fair, and you’ll have a dining experience you’ll treasure forever.

AK Diamond’s Lunch, Dinner, Bar Menu Creative, Casual Cuisine

508-228-3154 Open daily from 11:30 am 16 Macy’s Lane

Creative Casual Cuisine describes the food & atmosphere at A.K. DIAMOND’S, a

Open year-round from 11:30 am Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch

508-228-2551 23 Broad Street

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

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470

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

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

Company of the Cauldron 5 India Street

508-228-4016

www.companyofthecauldron.com If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON. Discover romance at this charming restaurant

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Nantucket Dining Guide located in the heart of Nantucket’s Historic District. Through the doorway, past an abundance of beautiful flowers, tables set with classic floral linens glow softly, lit only by candles. The kitchen is open and can be seen from the dining room. Three evenings a week a classical harpist plays soft music. THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON serves outstanding and creative cuisine, with elegant, prix fixe menus that change every evening. Menus are available a week in advance: see their website. COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is well known for its lamb preparations, as well as for its innovative creations featuring beef and seafood.

Menus are available at www.CompanyoftheCauldron.com.

foood for here & there

foood for here and there is the place to go for great food at reasonable prices. Rated the Best Pizza on Nantucket, foood serves small, medium, large, and deep dish pizzas at the lowest price on the island. At foood for here and there, you can have a quick lunch for under $6.00. We also offer specialty pizzas, including Mexican, Summer White, and Tropic Rocky, a variety of sandwiches and subs on freshly baked rolls, delicious salads, burgers, lasagna, spicy wings, and more! Stop in our casual and fun location at Lower Orange Street. If you’re in a hurry to get home or to the beach, call ahead with your www.fooods.com order.

508-228-6005 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Open daily 5:30 am-9 pm Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

Open Daily 11:30 am to 1 am Great pub food, live bands, small batch brews

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

The Restaurant at Miacomet

Downyflake Breakfast daily 6 am to 2 pm (Sun ‘til 1 pm) Lunch Mon-Sat, 11 am to 2 pm

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

www.thedownyflake.com 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. Breakfast is served until 2 p.m. daily (‘til 1 pm on Sundays), and lunch is offered Mon-Sat from 11 am to 2 pm. Take-out is available.

Dune Bar opens at 5 pm; Dinner 6-10 pm Where chic meets casual comfort.

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

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

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open daily! One Nibble & You’re Hooked! 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 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, 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.

Spring hours: Mon.-Thurs. from 6:30 am to 9 pm; Fri. & Sat. from 6:30 am to 2 am; Sun. from 8 am to 9 pm

Fifty-Six Union Dinner Tues-Sun from 5:30pm; Bar opens at 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 Tues-Sat from 5:30 pm; bar opens at 5 pm. Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. www.fiftysixunion.com

508-228-4291

Open daily at 10:30 am for lunch, dinner, & snacks 149 Lower Orange Street Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Delivery!

NIX’s Brew Pub

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

May 29 - June 4, 2014

508-680-7342 BOGO COUPON in this paper 15 So. Water Street

NIXS is an upscale independent brewpub located on 15 South Water street next to the Dreamland movie theatre. NIXS focuses on award-winning, independent, small batch brews, superior craft cocktails and upscale gourmet pub fare. Come try our 14 beers on tap, our famous Moscow mule, or the best lobster roll around. Clip the coupon in this paper for second appetizer at half price. #PlayNice www.NixsNantucket.com

Open daily Brunch, Lunch, Lite Bites, and Dinner

508-325-0335 12 W. Miacomet Road

THE RESTAURANT at MIACOMET is the place to go for great food and a relaxing ambiance! Located in the Miacomet Golf Club on beautiful Nantucket Land Bank property, the restaurant serves brunch, lunch, lite bites, and dinner. Join us for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 3 pm, when you can enjoy Eggs Benedict, our Famous Bloody Marys, and a view of the lush golf course. Lunch is served daily from 11:30am to 3pm; lite bites on Wednesday-Saturday from 3-5:30 pm; and dinner is served Wednesday-Saturday from 5:30-9 pm. www.miacometgolf.com

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am 23 South Water Street Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails www.theroseandcrown.com THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger). Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available.

The Seagrille Serving lunch & dinner daily; bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine

508-325-5700 45 Sparks Avenue

www.theseagrille.com THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented. Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and patio dining also available.

Reservations recommended. E.J. and Robin Harvey, Chef/Owner.

The Ships Inn

508-228-0040 Dinner Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 pm; Dory Bar open from 5 ‘til close American Brasserie 13 Fair Street

The diverse menu features a variety of seasonal specials and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. Stop in for a drink at our Dory Bar and check out our menu.

Surely you’ll want to stay for dinner. Reservations are recommended but not necessary, walk-ins are welcomed. Dinner is served Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 pm; Dory Bar opens at 5 pm. www.shipsinnnantucket.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Monday-Friday 11am-9pm Saturday 4pm-8:30pm, closed Sunday inside Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane 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

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or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. www.siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Mon-Sat. 11:30 am to 9 pm; Sun. noon to 9 pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

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

Thai House Nantucket

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

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Seafood Sayle’s Seafood 508-228-4599 Open daily year-round 99 Washington Street Ext. Fresh Nantucket seafood & takeout seafood platters SAYLE’S SEAFOOD, just a 5-minute walk from town on Washington Street extension, carries the widest variety of fresh fish and shellfish available. We have bluefish, flounder, swordfish, Nantucket bay scallops, steamers, shrimp, crab, mussels, and much more—all the basics for a great picnic or clambake. SAYLE’S will also prepare a seafood feast to go—perfect for the boat, beach, or relaxing dinner at home. If you’re visiting for the day, we’ll cook a lobster to order for you to eat at the beach or on the boat ride home.

We also cater to boat basin visitors.

Souza’s Seafood

508-228-9140 Open 9am-7pm with a full selection of seafood 23 Trotter’s Lane Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base and Nantucket bay scallops frozen within 20 minutes of shucking (the freshest tasting frozen scallops). Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.

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Featured Restaurant: The Restaurant at Miacomet

This Hidden Gem Is an Island Favorite You don’t have to be part of the LPGA to go to the RMGC. Even if you don’t know a birdie from an eagle and you think “under par” is a bad thing, you’ll want to swing out to Miacomet Golf Course for the fabulous food, great cocktails, and fun atmosphere of The Restaurant at Miacomet. This is one of the few clubs on Nantucket Island where you don’t need a couple of million in the bank to make a reservation or a couple of Benjamins to pay for dinner.

Tucked away off a residential road about three miles from downtown Nantucket, the lush, immaculate greens of Nantucket’s only public 18-hole golf course and it’s restaurant are hidden gems. The course has been called “challenging but accessible,” a links style course rated highly among players who consider it “a real golf course for real people.”

The restaurant, too, deserves high praise and is popular year-round among islanders, whether they head out there for a round of golf or a round of drinks at the spacious wrap-around bar. They serve weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, lunch daily, and dinner from Wednesday through Saturday in their comfy window-lined dining room and outside on their sheltered deck under the striped awning or on the open patio. The restaurant is situated alongside the windswept and beautifully manicured greens so the views are spectacular.

We set out for this island hideaway last week for dinner, happy to be driving down pretty residential streets in the opposite direction from Figawi revelers.

It’s not difficult to find The Restaurant at Miacomet, just remember to turn left at the white rock.

Menus at The Restaurant at Miacomet change with the seasons, Miacomet Salad and Executive Chef Steve D’Agonistino and Chef de Cuisine Prashanth Ravi turn out dishes expertly prepared with flavor and with flair. Brunch favorites include The Breakfast Bomb, Prime Rib & Eggs, Bourbon French Toast, and their Brunchtastic Coconut Margarita. The clubhouse fills at lunchtime for their Prime Rib Chili, Fish Tacos, hearty sandwiches and salads, and Build-YourOwn Burgers.

There are more than a dozen ways to start your dinner at The Restaurant at Miacomet. We cannot resist writing that this restaurant serves great greens! There are four salads on the menu, and each can be transformed from an appetizer to an entree by adding shrimp, chicken, tuna salad, lobster cakes, calamari, or burger. We sampled both the Miacomet Salad and

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the Beet Salad, and were equally pleased with both. The Miacomet Salad is a vivid and vinegary toss of mixed greens, julienne carrot, sweet dried cranberries, slivers of almonds, and tangy gorgonzola. The Beet Salad is more carefully constructed but just as flavorful. For this, the greens are drizzled with a distinct lemonthyme vinaigrette thick enough to coat the leaves and surrounded by chunks of sweet red beets.

Creamy goat cheese is crumbled over the top.

Of the hot appetizers, we like to start with the Mini Lobster Cakes, which really aren’t all that small. The cakes are moist and have a delicious lobMini Lobster Cakes ster flavor with just enough binding to hold them together. They’re rolled in crumbs for a crunchy coating and served over a cajun sauce that adds just a spark of heat.

Chefs here also make a delicious House Smoked Bluefish Pate, served with chopped pickled gherkins and whole grain mustard as well as grilled bread and pepper crackers. This is the perfect appetizer for sharing round the table. The portion is generous, so if you attempt this on your own you may have little room left for your entree.

The lighter side of the dinner menu at The Restaurant at Miacomet feaHouse Smoked Bluefish Pate tures some lunchtime favorites: their Build-Your-Own Burger, Grilled Shrimp or Salmon Spinach Wrap, Traditional Fish & Chips, and Grilled Chicken Sandwich.

Listed with this Light Fare are their freshly made Fried Onion Rings— sweet, and crunchy, and hot—which you will want to sample no matter what else you order. They are an ideal accompaniment to the Grilled NY Strip

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The traditional Indian curry called Jalfreze — which can be ordered with vegetable, chicken, or shrimp — is another entree we love. If you don’t like spicy food, make another selection, but if you do you will be in heaven! The chicken or shrimp or vegetables are marinated and then fried with onion, bell pepper, and tomato in a fragrant mix of spices. Servings of basmati rice, chilled yogurt, and sweet mango chutney are served separately so you can calm the heat and customize your entree.

Our table favorite (though the vote was very close) is the Black Tiger Shrimp Scampi. Unlike most scampi dishes, this version has more shrimp

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with mushroom truffle sauce.

Locals love this eatery’s Fresh Catch Chef’s Choice, which can be softshell crab, bay scallops, swordfish, tuna, haddock, or what we had: a thick halibut steak fresh from the docks. The chefs here love to demonstrate their talents with any harvest from the sea, and the halibut we were served was among the best we’d ever tasted. One side was seared to a delectably golden crispness while the middle remained moist and sweet. It was served on a chilled chipotle remoulade, which added a whisper of spice and bright flavor. A few toasted hazlenuts were strewn about the plate for a fun, crunchy accent.

Even the accompaniments deserve high praise. All the entrees except the curry come with a colorful vegetable medley, which the night we dined was comprised of green beans, cauliflower, and carrot—all blanched tender without turning to mush.

At the recommendation of manager Kate O’Connor, we also tried the

Black Tiger Shrimp Scampi

than pasta: big, plump shrimp that pop with flavor when you bite into them.

The buttery sauce has just the right balance of garlic, white wine, and lemon, and a scattering grape tomatoes and capers add color and more bright flavors. Much to the delight of one in our party who says he doesn’t like to work for his dinner, the shrimp are served without tails.

We were very glad we’d left a little room for dessert. They’d sold out of the Bread Pudding we’d heard so much about, but their individually sized Granny Smith Apple Upside Down Tart, Chocolate Mousse and their Wasted Brownie, soaked in bourbon and topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce put final smiles on our faces.

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Grilled Pork Chop. Thanks for the tip, Kate, this chop is superb! A hefty 12 ounces, it’s cooked through but succulent. The slight smoky char from the grill is offset by sweet roasted shallots and applejack glaze.

The Restaurant at Miacomet 12 W Miacomet Road • 508-325-0335 www.MiacometGolf.com Dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9 pm Lunch served daily 11:30 am to 3 pm • Lite Bites Sunday from 3 to 7 pm Brunch served Saturday & Sunday from 10:30 am to 3 pm Dinner entrees range in price from $19 to $26 reservations accepted for dinner • Open year-round • handicap accessible • full bar • take-out available • private function room available To see full color photos of this meal: www.yesterdaysisland.com

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Call or come visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the tour that suits you: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Bird Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Early Morning Coffee Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private charters are available. www.explorenantucket.com

Antiques The Antiques Depot Open daily One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops

508-228-1287 14 Easy Street

www.NantucketAntiquesDepot.com One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antique shops, THE ANTIQUES DEPOT offers quality 18th- and 19th-century furniture, art, accessories, and an exciting collection of decoys.

Stop by their shop on Easy Street and browse through a shop filled with treasures.

Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 36 years of experience on Nantucket, and you’ll find their prices reasonable. THE ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit their website and enter their Antique Short Story Writing Contest, open to youths and teens.

Val Maitino Antiques

508-228-2747 31 North Liberty St

Mon–Sat 9am-1pm & 2-5pm. Sun by appt or chance.

Antique furniture & lighting fixtures www.valmaitinoantiques.com VAL MAITINO ANTIQUES, established in 1950, offers American and English furniture, marine items, lighting fixtures, hand-carved eagles, beds, weather vanes, and a variety of decorative accessories for the collector or the casual tourist who likes good antiques. The showroom is a short walk from the center of town, located at 31 North Liberty Street (opposite Franklin Street) in the old historic district, one block south of Nantucket’s oldest house.

Their hours are Monday-Saturday 9 am to 1 pm; 2 to 5 pm. Sundays and evenings are by appointment or by chance. Parking. Go and browse; it’s well worth a visit.

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

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry to monogrammed gifts.

Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or a night on the town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes and handbags. We proudly carry designers like Elizabeth McKay, Jude Connally, Kut from the Kloth, Julie Brown, Joules, and MZ Wallace bags. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments, picture frames, photo albums, signs and cufflinks.

Don’t forget that we can monogram tote bags, jewelry, iPhone/iPad covers and outdoor entertaining items. Shop year-round in store or visit us online.

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

508-228-9010 7 Salem Street

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

Island Cashmere Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 Open Daily at 32 Centre Street

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

Johnstons Cashmere

May 29 - June 4, 2014 508-228-5450

Open Daily at 4 Federal Street www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings.

Letarte

508.228.7946 (SWIM) 5 South Water St (behind Pollacks & Lilly) Open daily www.letarteswimwear.com Swimwear & Caftans for Island Living

Maui-inspired swim and cover-up label, LETARTE, is island-hopping from Hawaii’s beaches to the New England seacoast and has opened a new Nantucket store. Located at 5 South Water Street (across from The Nautilus on Cambridge St), the Letarte Boutique will be open daily from 8am to 8pm during peak season and will feature their collection of swimwear, caftans and cover-ups along with Maui-designer jewelry, towels, and signature lotion and oil.

Milly and Grace Open every day, 10-6 Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop Open Mon-Sat 10-5:30. Sundays 10-5.

Classic & Updated Clothing

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-theknow” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com

Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

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

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

Peach Trees Open Daily from 9am to 6pm Jewelry, Women’s Clothing, Accessories

508-228-8555 19 Main Street

Located at the bottom of Main Street in the heart of downtown Nantucket, PEACH TREES is a unique women’s boutique. We provide items with a fun flair, including but not limited to one-of-a-kind jewelry, women’s clothing, and Nantucket prints. Upstairs, above PEACH TREES, is Babies & Bellies, featuring the finest clothing and accessories for infants and toddlers plus gifts for Mom. www.peachtreesofnantucket.com

Peter Beaton

508-228-8456

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

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

508-228-2458 14 Easy Street

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

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Seconds Shop

508-228-6677

Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-2pm NEW LOCATION! 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas & the new Cumbies) Proceeds benefit Family & Children’s Services Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, now open in a new location at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and the new Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Nantucket’s Family & Children’s Services.

Skirtin’ Around

508-228-1225 Zero Candle Street

New location, new styles ...women’s clothing that’s fun and flirty, with a twist

www.skirtinaround.com Stop by SKIRTIN’ AROUND at our new location for our fabulous selection of fashions.

We’re bursting at the seams with bright bold colors and new sassy prints! From skirts and shorts to blouses and cover-ups, we have everything you need to stay in style.

Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store

508-325-8884

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

Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket Open daily Check the Calendar for openings

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

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

G. S. Hill Gallery 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. www.gshill.com

Ireland Galleries

508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!

If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! You can view emerging artist’s work right on this page, find gallery openings and events, get involved in the annual Nantucket Art scene, and keep tabs on your favorite artists.

Made on Nantucket Open Daily Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET at 18 Old South Wharf offers paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Whitney Kreb, and Lisa Maxell. We have a collection of pre-owned Nantucket art, and we have the Donn Russell’s entire portfolio! Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, Kathleen Duncombe, Sarah Hutton, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass

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Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths.

We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).

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

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

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

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

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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

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

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

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 GARY FISHER hybrid and mountain bikes. 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. www.nantucketbikeshop.com

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

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

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

Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 Clip the coupon in this paper for gift with purchase & use the Book Buck!

54 Main Street Read our Blog: www.independentandouttosea.com

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

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 Open daily. CLIP THE COUPON IN THIS PAPER for a free gift with $35 purchase!

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

Clip the coupon in this paper for a free tote with $35 purchase.

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the dock. Call for reservations or information, or visit Slip 17 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.albacorecharters.com

Herbert T. Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations Trolling “Catch those blues and Bass!”

Buses NRTA

508-228-7025 7am-11:30pm until Oct. 13 Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St. Bus routes thru town & out of town; dates & times vary by route www.nrtawave.com 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 provided thru October 13 from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website www.nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 3 East Chestnut Street, 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. Season passes may be purchased at the NRTA office at 3 East Chestnut Street M-F, 8-4.

Car Rentals Affordable Rentals

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

Open daily Cars, 4x4s, vans, convertibles, mopeds

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

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

Day: 508-228-6655

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 2014 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. www.nantucketislandrentacar.com

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

508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport

NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL has been voted “The Best of Nantucket” in the car rental category each of the last five years. We offer service and value not found elsewhere on the island. Once you become a WINDMILL customer, it’s doubtful you’ll rent from any other company when on Nantucket. Daily, weekly, monthly and extended rates are available. We accept Amex, MC, Visa, Diner’s Club, and Discover. Commercial accounts available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227. www.NantucketAutoRental.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily with CAR SPECIALS Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

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

Charters - Fishing Albacore 508-228-5074 Private Charters only Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching Slip 17, Straight Wharf THE ALBACORE is a 35-foot custom Sport Fisherman with large cockpit and walk-in cabin for complete comfort. Capt. Bob DeCosta, a second-generation charter boat captain, has more than 30 years of experience fishing Nantucket waters. We offer a variety of private charters from 2-1/2 hour bluefish trips to full day shark and tuna fishing. Whale watches are also available. Fun for the whole family—young, old, inexperienced, or experienced. All equipment is provided, except for cold drinks and sandwiches. Two-and-a-half-hour, fivehour, and full day trips are available. You’ll be fishing within ten to twenty minutes from

www.fishnantucket.net

Slip 14, Straight Wharf

Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do catch some blues! Private charters are also available. $95 per person.

Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

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

“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 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. www.endeavorsailing.com

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

508-228-7285 x 1576 Nantucket Community School

The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of day & sports camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18. Football, disc golf, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, field hockey, multi-sport, night clinics, dance, gymnastics, and much more! Which ACKventure awaits your child this summer? Go to www.nantucketcommunityschool.org to register or find out further information. Contact: Blair Jannelle, Assistant Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-2287285 x 1576 or Casey Morrow, ACKventure Day Camp Supervisor, morrow@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x1361. www.NantucketCommunitySchool.org

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

508-228-0294 Gardner Perry Lane

nantucketarts.org 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.

Coaching/Consulting Marsha Egan Coaching

508-332-1505 Life and success skills coaching, workplace productivity consulting, and leadership development workshops www.marshaegan.com

Do you want to take your career, business and/or personal life to the next level? Do you want your organization to do the same? The Egan Group, Inc. is committed to helping you reach your professional, business and personal goals by being more productive, influencial, and intentional. Our coaching, consulting, keynoting and seminar services are all about YOU, as an individual or as an organization, reaching your stretch goals — by mastering the art of interpersonal success. www.marshaegan.com

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

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for more than 20 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it

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daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 30 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge.

AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com

508-228-0667 48 Centre Street

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

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

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

508-228-5814 26 Centre Street

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

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

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

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier.

They offer personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps and metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color banners and posters—stop in and see their samples! And, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf

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

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

enjoy a complimentary taste of the delectable chocolate. Artisan Chocolates are made on the premises and are available exclusively at Sweet Inspirations, 26 Centre Street and NantucketChocolate.com. Open year-round. Complimentary tastings.

Eyeglass Repair & Sales Mobile Eyeglass Repair Service & Sales Call us at 508-367-3909 or 508-228-2920 Mobile Eyeglass Repair Service to your home, business, guesthouse, Inn, hotel, boat

Do you need some eyeglasses advice? Did you accidentally drive over your glasses in the supermarket parking lot? Sit on them? Lose them off your boat or swimming in the ocean?

Let the “Eyeglass Lady” come to the rescue! Island native and owner Carolyn Gould received her certificate to become an Ophthalmic Medical Assistant from Associated Eye Surgeons.

Testing was through the American Academy Of Ophthalmology. Now, having worked on eyeglasses and sunglasses for over 25 years, she has started a much needed business on the island. So if you have some glasses to be repaired, give Carol a call and she will gladly take her mobile business to you! “See You On The Road.” glassesontheroad@comcast.net

Festivals Nantucket Music Festival

Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3

Tickets now on sale! Tom Nevers Field www.NantucketMusicFestival.com The NANTUCKET MUSIC FESTIVAL is a two-day event to benefit the Celebrate Music Foundation and the Nantucket Community Music Center, featuring a host of worldrenowned musicians and local performers. NMF will be held at Tom Nevers Field, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Tickets on sale now at www.NantucketMusicFestival.com

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

508-228-5814 26 Centre Street

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

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

Cranberry Products Free samples available: just ask!

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Glasses On The Road

Nantucket Candy Company

The UPS Store

May 29 - June 4, 2014

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Made on Nantucket Open Daily Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts

508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, The JR Collection, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths . We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses.

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop Open daily Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate summer with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. Celebrate Spring and Daffy Weekend with limited edition apparel and accessories. www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com

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

508-228-2458 14 Easy Street

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature lesser-known designers such as: Ace & Jig, Lemlem,

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Advertiser Directory Isobel & Cleo, Mikkel Brogger, Jacqueline Cullen, Doug Johnston, TEN, Loup Charmant and Fog Linen. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, Matta scarves, artwork by Lucinda Young and a selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com

Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday

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

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

Tom David Inc. Add some spice with our Finback Boxed Set Invented and made on Nantucket

(800) 634-8881 available at your finer stores

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

Hats Peter Beaton

508-228-8456

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

on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: Jessica Hicks Nantucket, and is now in a new location at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street.

Here, local devotees can snap up their favorite pieces, and see the line the way that Hicks envisioned it: all in one place. Jessica hand makes each piece in her studio. She believes that when you buy something from a designer it should actually be made by the designer.

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

508-228-0229 Open daily at 21 Centre Street

Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

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

We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. www.thejewelersgallery.com

Johnstons Cashmere

508-228-5450

www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com Open Daily at 4 Federal Street Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings.

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

508-228-6899 46 Main Street

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

R. Simantov Fine Jewelry

Health Care

May 29 - June 4, 2014

Open daily Fine jewelry in striking, unique designs

917-324-4410 in The Nantucket Hotel & Resort

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

www.rsimantov.com R. SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value.

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

Jewelry

Museums & Sites

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

Blue Beetle Jewelry & Gifts

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

508-228-3227 Open Daily at 12 Main Street

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

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

Jessica Hicks Nantucket

MMA sites open on June 9

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

508-228-6003 (formerly POSH)

www.JessicaHicks.com Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing

508-228-9198 4 Vestal Street

The Maria Mitchell Association is building a state-of-the-art Aquarium and Science Center at 31 and 33 Washington Street. The new facility will serve as the home of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium. It will also include a domed theater and exhibits featuring the natural world of Nantucket. The Center will become the prime location for science lectures and educational programming for the Nantucket community. www.mariamitchell.org

Nantucket Historical Association Your portal to Nantucket history

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 www.gshill.com exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY.

2 Union Street, next to Ralph Lauren Open Daily featuring jewelry by Jessica Hicks

Maria Mitchell Association

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory.

Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. See the Historic Sites page in this publication for a complete listing of NHA sites, exhibits, special programs and hours. www.nha.org

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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE ▲

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

● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

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

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

WHALING MUSEUM: 13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, visit the restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory. On-going exhibits & films. 10am-5pm daily.

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

OLDEST HOUSE: 16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.

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

Please visit www.mmo.org for more information

OLD MILL: 50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.

● OLDEST HOUSE PUBLIC BOAT RAMP

OLD GAOL: 15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

GREATER LIGHT: 8 Howard Street Originally a livestock barn dating to the late 18th century, it was transformed into a summer home and art studio by Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan in the 1930’s. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

CHILDREN’S BEACH

STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

FIRE HOSE CART HOUSE: 8 Gardner Street Built in 1886 after the Great Fire, and restored in 2012, this is the last remaining 19th century fire house on the island. Artifacts from Nantucket’s firefighting history are on display. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

● WHALING MUSEUM

HYLINE

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▲ ATHENEUM ST. MARY’S METHODIST CHURCH

▲ PACIFIC

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1800 HOUSE: 4 Mill Street Built in 1805, the historic mansion now offers arts & crafts classes taught using traditional techniques.

CLUB

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RESEARCH LIBRARY

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FIRE HOSE CART HOUSE

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●QUAKER MEETING &

3 BRICKS

OBSERVATORY

NHA RESEARCH LIBRARY: 7 Fair Street Open Mon 10am-4pm, Tue 11am-4pm, Thu-Fri 10am-4pm.

Please visit www.nha.org for more information

UNITARIAN CHURCH

● OLD GAOL

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

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GREATER LIGHT

●HADWEN HOUSE

HADWEN HOUSE: 96 Main Street A sign of the golden era of whaling, the house is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1845 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen. Open on Historic House Walking Tour.

▲ ST. PAUL’S

AQUARIUM

■ TOWN PIER

▲ CIVIL WAR MONUMENT

MITCHELL HOUSE

FRANCIS STREET BEACH

■ NATURAL SCIENCE

●1800 HOUSE ▲ LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM

OLD MILL

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AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE

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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE: 2 Easton Street First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England.

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

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

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

ST MARY’S CHURCH: 3 Federal Street Built in 1897.

METHODIST CHURCH: 2 Centre Street Built in 1831.

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

CIVIL WAR MONUMENT: Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. ST PAUL’S CHURCH: 20 Fair Street Built in 1897.

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

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

LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM: 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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blossomed. VIVI G SHOES constantly strives to deliver hard-to-find, unique, fashion forward merchandise in all price ranges. From comfortable run-around shoes to couture heels, day bags to evening clutches, fun costume jewelry to premier designer pieces, boots to flip flops...they have it all! www.vivigshoes.com

Special Events

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 & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet.

Pets Cold Noses A special downtown pet boutique

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

508-228-5450

Open Daily at 4 Federal Street www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings.

Open Mon-Sat 10-5:30. Sundays 10-5.

Classic & Updated Clothing

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-theknow” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com

ViVi G Shoes Shop for the season at Vivi G Shoes Chic Shoes, Haute Handbags, and Accessories

Sunglasses Summer Shades

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Oliver Peoples, Roberto Cavelli, Maui Jims, Oakley, Coach, Dior, Rayban, Natives, Tom Ford, Smiths, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Theatre Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

508-228-4305

HAY FEVER: May 29-June 21 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St See ad or website for show times

508-228-7611 Open Daily at 32 Centre Street

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop

In an effort to foster and enhance the arts and cultural community on Nantucket, representatives from the Artists Association, Nantucket Arts Council, and ReMain Nantucket have invited Kate D. Levin to make a public presentation and informally meet people interested in contributing to our cultural community. In her talk she will discuss the value of a cultural community and address ways to foster the arts and culture in communities of all sizes.

“Levin’s expertise in helping small neighborhoods and communities develop robust cultural economies is the principal reason why we thought she’d be a good fit for Nantucket,” said AAN executive director Cecil Barron Jensen. “It is our hope that her presentation will inspire us all to seek out ways to expand the reach and significance of the arts here. Levin is the the Cultural Assets Management principal at Bloomberg Associates.

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

Shoes & Handbags

Johnstons Cashmere

at 5 pm on Tuesday, June 3 in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum What happens when arts & culture flourish in a community?

508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street

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

Island Cashmere

The Impact of Arts & Culture

508-228-5477 Open daily on Straight Wharf

COLD NOSES offers a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories and necessities for your pets.

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

Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

May 29 - June 4, 2014

508-228-0411 25 Centre Street

Sherri and Jennifer Guggenheim needed to expand their shoe closets... And through expansion, the area’s go to mecca for the ultimate in shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories,

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

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 40 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch.

Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger deluxe Mercedes with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.

Tours - Walking Raven’s Walk

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

Toys The Toy Boat Specializing in handmade & imported toys

508-228-4552 Open Daily at Straight Wharf #41

THE TOY BOAT, the island’s oldest specialty toy store, represents handmade and unusual

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

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

Steamship Authority Ferry service - call for schedule

508-228-0262 Steamboat Wharf

Watches The Trinity Collection Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

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Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

Weddings Nantucket Weddings

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

This comprehensive website will guide you through all the steps to planning and holding a wedding on Nantucket. From getting the marriage license right through the honeymoon, you’ll find valuable information all in one easy-to-navigate location. 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.

Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits Open Daily, Mon-Sat: 10am - 9pm Sun: 12 noon - 9pm #WineExpertonACK

508-228-2755 1 North Beach Street

Épernay is the only Sommelier Owned + Operated wine store on island. Offering Beer, Wine + Liquor, along with exclusive Wine Tastings + Events and Beverage Catering for your next affair. 1 N Beach Street, on the corner of Easton Street near the White Elephant and The Nantucket Hotel | We Deliver, Gift Cards Available + Parking in Back | www.epernayfinewine.com | 508.228.2755| fb: EpernayWineAndSpiritsNantucket | twitter: EpernayWines | instagram: epernay_wineandspirits www.epernayfinewine.com

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces— classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specializqe in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin,

house. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

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3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $40 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Join Raven’s Walk to step back in time and visit the final resting places of interesting people who left a footprint on Nantucket. Our walk will visit 2 cemeteries. Meet at the Pacific Bank at the top of Main St. Adults $20.

65+ & Teens $15. Please wear appropriate footwear.

5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus featuring special pricing; continues through June 8.

5 PM - “The Impact of Arts and Culture on a Community” Talk by Kate D. Levin, the Cultural Assets Management principal at Bloomberg Assoc. Previously Levin served as Commissioner of the NYC Dept of Cultural Affairs. Managing the largest single arts funder in the U.S., she increased support for cultural organizations and expanded creative sector participation in economic development tourism, human service and education initiatives. Free. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class $10. Free for teens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.pp or $550. for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Come on a haunted history tour of Nantucket Town! Visit houses with stories to tell and view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Rd, then carpool to island hotspots in search of birds. Dress for the wind & weather. 508-325-0873. $5 .

8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Hear stories of remarkable Nantucket women: some went whaling, others were involved in the Temperance Crusade, the struggle for women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist movement, and the Underground Railroad. Meet at Centre & Broad Sts. $20. Teens & 65+ $15. 508-257-4586.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10.

Reservations: 508-228-1894. Tour departs from Whaling Museum, rain or shine, 13 Broad St. 12 PM - Rotary Club Meeting The weekly meeting of Nantucket’s Rotary Club, at Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Rd. 2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal Sts. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 3 NHA Historic Houses from the 18th, 19th, & 20th centuries. $10, $4 ages 6-17, NHA members free. Rain or shine. Reservations: 508-228-1894.

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3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $40 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Lighthouse Walk: Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse. Hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, shipwrecks, & the mysterious ghost ships. Meet outside The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus featuring special pricing; continues through June 8.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.pp or $550. for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7:30 to 8:30 PM - NCMC Susie Jarrell Merit Awards Recital Music performed by Nantucket Community Music Center students and a presentation of small cash award to students for their enthusiasm, progress and hard work on their chosen instrument. In honor of Susie Jarrell, NCMC’s first piano teacher in 1975. Free. Atheneum, 1 India St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Come on a haunted history tour of Nantucket Town! Visit houses with stories to tell and view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

THURSDAY, JUNE 5 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Morning Coffee Cruise Start your day on Nantucket with a relaxing harbor cruise. Complimentary coffee & muffin. $38. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions, ExploreNantucket.com, 508-228-7037. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $40pp. 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor with Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-2287037. $38. Also at 11:15 am, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15 pm.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Hear stories of remarkable Nantucket women. Meet at Centre & Broad Sts. $20. Teens & 65+ $15. 508-257-4586.

May 29 - June 4, 2014

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Learn about people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. $10.

Reservations: 508-228-1894. Tour from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1:30 PM - Hospital Discussion with Dr. Margot Hartmann Dr. Margot Hartmann, President & CEO of Nantucket Cottage Hospital, will discuss the history of the hospital, the need for a new building, & plans to relocate the hospital. Q&A session. Call 508-228-4490 to sign up.

Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. Ext. 2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, the effect of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal Sts. Adults $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

2:15 to 3:30 PM - Historic House Walking Tour Visit 3 NHA Historic Houses from the 18th, 19th, & 20th centuries. $10, $4 ages 6-17, NHA members free. Rain or shine. Reservations: 508-228-1894.

Departs daily from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $40 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4 PM - Skating Skills on Hockey Skates for Kids Ideal for young skaters wishing to work on skating in hockey skates skills, recreational skaters, or beginning youth hockey players. 8 week session.

Pre-register at Nantucket Ice. 228-2516.

4:30 PM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Join Raven’s Walk to step back in time and visit the final resting places of interesting people who left a footprint on Nantucket. Our walk will visit 2 cemeteries. Meet at the Pacific Bank at the top of Main St. Adults $20.

65+ & Teens $15. Please wear appropriate footwear.

5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus featuring special pricing; continues through June 8.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your favorite beverage and join us $55.pp or $550. for the whole boat. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Time may vary slightly.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over our magnificent harbor. Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. $50 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7:30 PM - “Hay Fever” by Noel Coward The eccentric Blisses live in a world where reality slides easily into fiction.

Everything goes blissfully awry in this sparkling and stylish comedy of manners. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Box office: 508-228-4305 www.theatreworkshop.com 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past Come on a haunted history tour of Nantucket Town! Visit houses with stories to tell and view mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s most haunted house. Meet at The Hub, corner of Main & Federal. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10; under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

Nantucket Directory

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

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

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May 29 - June 4, 2014

New Look! New Location!

A chic thrift shop boutique selling gently-used designer clothing, shoes, furniture, artwork, housewares, and more.

Every time you shop or donate you are supporting the mental health of the Nantucket community.

100% of all proceeds and donations benefit Family & Children’s Services of Nantucket — the Island’s ONLY nonprofit licensed mental health facility.

Donations are accepted every day during open store hours.

(Please do not leave outside)

In-store Event!

Saturday, May 31st — 11AM - 4PM Special trunk show with Clay Twombly featuring his one-of-a-kind prayer beads & intentional jewelry

We accept:

Seconds Shop 32 Sparks Avenue, Nantucket, MA 02554 (Next to the New Cumberland Farms) Tel: 508.228.6677

Family & Children’s Service of Nantucket County, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit licensed mental health agency. Ad paid for by generous humanitarians.

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Classic & updated clothing for a new season!

Murray’s…

THE SHOP FOR MEN THE SHOP FOR WOMEN

Balloon Boy • Boast • Bonobos • Castaway Nantucket Island • Berle • Bills Khakis • New England Shirt Company • Gitman • Corbin • Johnnie O • Lacoste • Pendleton York River Traders • Smart Turnout • Shetland Woolen Co. • Southern Tide • Rainforest • Vineyard Vines • Viyella • Embroidered Pants and Shorts

EXCLUSIVE!

Peter Millar Crown Shop Murray’s Crest ‐ Made in the USA

DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR

• Peter Millar • Polo by Ralph Lauren

TOILETRIES & ACCESSORIES

• Calvin Klein • Cole Haan • Jockey • Lacoste • Leatherman • Reds Outfitters • Polo • Preston Leather • Royall • Sailormade • Smathers & Branson • Thomas Bates • Truefit & Hill • Vineyard Vines • YRI • cufflinks

FOUL WEATHER GEAR

• Survivalthon • Sperry Topsider • Henri Lloyd • Barbour • Atlantis • Vineyard Vines

THE SHOP FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SHOES

• J Slides • Cape Cod Flips • Birkenstock • Keds • Bass • Dansko • Aerosoles • Salomon • Impo • Ecco • Sperry Topsider • Timberland • Cole‐Haan • Adidas • Tretorn • Van Eli • Jack Rogers • Ryka • Hari Mari • Olukai • Nantucket Red • Alden • Nike • Mephisto • E. Michaels • Ahnu • Ana‐Tech • Eliza B thongs • Saucony • Etienne Aigner Category 5 • Vineyard Vines flip‐flops • Superga • Chinese Laundry • Cobb Hill • Dr. Scholl’s

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING ON THE SECOND FLOOR

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• Hartstrings • Vineyard Vines • Gossip Girl Speedo • Lacoste • Polo Ralph Lauren • Sarah Louise • Castaway Nantucket Island • Glouchester Knits • Johnnie O • St. James • Just Madras • Mallory May • Hatley

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

• Calvin Klein Jeans • Cashmeres • Mahi Gold • Castaway Nantucket Island • Christopher Blue • La Soula • Embroidered Pants & Skirts • Cotton Sweaters • Fridaze • Leon Levin • Linens • Nantucket Reds™ • Just Madras • Foxcroft • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans • Pendleton • Three Dots • Tunics

DESIGNER SPORTSWEAR & DRESSES

• Barbour • Calvin Klein • Comfy USA • Lacoste • Lissette • Nantucket Designer Sweaters • St. James • Southern Tide • Peter Millar • Tail • Tracy Negosian • Veeca • Vineyard Vines • Nic + Zoey • Donna Morgan • Tyler Boe • Dizzy Lizzie • Vanilia

SWIMWEAR

• Anne Cole • Calvin Klein • Castaway Embroidered • DKNY • Beach House • Magic Suit • LaBlanca • Lauren • Miraclesuit • Lacoste • Nanette Lepore • Speedo • Ralph Lauren • Seawaves • Tommy Hilfiger • Trina Turk • Vineyard Vines

LINGERIE AND NIGHTWEAR

• Anne Klein • Calvin Klein • Coobie • Eileen West • Jockey • Carole Hochman • Martha M • Jog‐Bra • Hanky Panky • Spanx • Tees by Tina • Ralph Lauren

ACCESSORIES

• Cole Haan • Dooney & Bourke • Eric Javits Hats & Bags • Estee Lauder • Inzi Bags • Brahmin • Straw Hats • Socks • Headbands • Congress Cards • Maui Jim • Fashion Belts • Spartina • Nantucket Throw • Polo • Key Rings • Nantucket Canvas Bags • Sunglasses • Category 5 • Sterling & 14k Jewelry • Vera Bradley Bags • Nantucket Gifts • evening bags • Kedron Nantucket Rugs • Two Cranes • Beach Towels • Kiel James Patrick • costume jewelry • Nantucket jewelry • designer nautical belts

WORLD FAMOUS NANTUCKET REDS™ TRADITIONAL, ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop

62 Main Street, Nantucket 508-228-0437 • (800) 368-2134 www.nantucketreds.com info@nantucketreds.com Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 5:30 Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00 All Credit Cards Welcome • Open year-round