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In this issue... photo 2021 Nantucket Film Festival

Susan Lister Locke… see page 4

Nantucket Film Festival… see page 3

G.S. Hill… see page 9

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Gallery and Nantucket Pearl Company est. 1979

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The Nantucket “MUST HAVE” pearl bracelets. Starting at $75. Beach Bracelet $40 Neoprene, one size. In navy, black, or brown

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Calling All Film Fans by Carl Oscar Olson

This year, the Nantucket Film Festival will be one for the books. With programs and events, films, features, and fun for every age and taste, everyone onisland can enjoy a night at the movies. Take it all in at The Dreamland and beyond, from short films for the kids, fun and fascinating documentaries, independent films featuring your favorite screenwriters, directors, and actors, and a whole lot more. From June 22 to the 27, the Nantucket Film Festival is pulling out all the stops for 2022. Now in its 27th year, the Film Festival was founded in 1996 by siblings Jill and Jonathan Burkhart. The two lived on Nantucket year-round and knew there was no better way to express not only their love for film, but for the entire island community. In 1997, Mystelle Brabbée joined the team and today serves as the Executive Director. NFF continues to thrive each year by always remaining true to its mission of honoring screenwriters and storytelling. Over the quarter century it’s been held, Nantucket Film Festival has become one of the premier destination film festivals in the world. Visitors flock from all over to experience preview screenings, Signature Programs, and standout hospitality on Nantucket, where between the many festival events, they can enjoy our island’s rich history, fine dining, pristine nature, and beautiful beaches. Wake up this week with the Film Fest’s Morning Coffee with... where you can start your day downtown with celebrity chat sessions at 9am with writers, actors, directors, and producers. As of press time, there are ticket available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. The Special Presentations for 2022 feature a wide range of unique and interesting films—from Fire of Love, a documentary delving into a story about a couple’s love for each other and their passion for volcanology, to the animated Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, a story stemming from a series of viral videos about 1inch tell shell eking out an existence with his grandmother and their pet lint. The films Linoleum and Lightyear both explore space in very different ways, and 892 is a story about one man’s struggles with life after wartime. This summer’s Spotlight Films are equally as eclectic, with showings of Cha

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SUSAN LISTER LOCKE G A L L E RY 28 EASY Y STREET

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Her Second Time on Easy Street by Suzanne Daub

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What began as a way to fulfill her creative spirit has grown to become a place on Nantucket where you can fulfill your dreams. Susan Lister Locke is an island jewelry designer with a studio and shop at 28 Easy Street, across from the waterfront Easy Street park. For decades her stunning designs have been sought after to mark special occasions and the milestones continued on page 11

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Paradise for Fireflies by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois, PhD

Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation Early last week on one of the warmer June evenings, I was in my backyard watering the garden. As the hose sprayed my small raised bed full of hope (I am a terrible gardener) I noticed a flash in the grassland behind our house. To my surprise, it was a firefly – the first of the season for me. During the week since then, I have been ruminating on how early this seems to me. I don’t typically notice fireflies until mid-summer during backyard BBQs, definitely post-July 4th. But, as we know, one observation isn’t that much data, so I looked into it a little more. First of all, we’ve had some wet weeks this June. The past month weather has been lovely with some pretty nice days. A few people even went to the beach! But there have also been thunderstorms and intermittent rain events. Why does that matter? Fireflies, or lightning bugs, prefer moist, warm soil. Firefly larvae feed on snails, slugs, and pill bugs which are brought out by rains. The damper the soil, the more plentiful the food source will be, and the more food young fireflies will have to carry them into adulthood. It’s the adult fireflies that light up the evenings. The same conditions, namely moisture and warm temperatures that create fog, are also great for fireflies. Nantucket Island should be their favorite place! I checked out my favorite biodiversity database (iNaturalist) and found that there have been many observation of fireflies on the Cape and Islands during the past few weeks. There were even some sightings back in late May! Fireflies are actually bioluminescent beetles rather than true bugs. You can read more about firefly basics at yesterdaysisland.com/join-the-firefly-watch/ from that article: Fireflies and lightning bugs are common names for a family of beetles called Lampyridae. There are actually more than 150 species of fireflies in North America, and more than 2,000 worldwide. They generally divide into three groups based on how they attract mates. There are those that blink in quick flashes, those with long, slow glows, and those that don’t use light at all, but communicate by other means continued on page 20

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Choice of 2 Di erent Tours The Town Route: An eerie, 80 min, 1 mile evening stroll featuring the most haunted restaurant and most haunted house on Nantucket. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday starting at 8pm. Cemetery Route: A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min walk featuring the Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, Mary Abby Swain, & the island’s 2 most haunted hotels. Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday starting at 8pm.

*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the starting times at Centre and Main (top of Main) in front of the bank.

Historiic Manssio onss of Main Sttreett/Naantuccke et in Blo oom A 2 mile, non-stop exercise walk - with historic commentary - past the historic mansions and most beautiful gardens of Nantucket town. Meets 10 min. early at Centre and Main Sts. beside the bank steps. Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday starting at 8:30am.

Fabulou us Maanssio onss of the Clli & Braant Po oint A 2 1/2 mile, 1 hour, non-stop morning exercise walk with historic commentary - past some of the most spectacular homes on Nantucket. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday starting at 8:30am.

Noto orio ous N anttuckett/N N antucket vss. The e Hiippie es For ages 13 and up. Learn about the real Nantucket of opium dens, bordellos, riots, hippie hysteria, a conman, and the legendary Benny Cleveland. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main, beside the bank steps. Tuesday, starting at 10am.

Grreaat Wrriters on Naantucke et Hear how Hemingway, Melville, Steinbeck, and others were inspired by their stays on this magical island. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Federal and India Streets, outside the Atheneum fence. Thursday, starting at 10am. Prices for all tours: $25 for adults (20 64); $20 for seniors (65+); $15 for teens; $10 for kids 7 12; and under 7 free. 20% o for groups of 6 or more; 33% o for ten or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 23 NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL 2022 Nantucket Film Festival screenings, talks, & events at various locations around town. NantucketFilmFestival.org 10 AM to 6 PM - StoryWalk: Ocean! Waves for All A lighthearted nonfiction picture book by Stacy Mcnulty & illustrator David Litchfield about the formation and history of the ocean, told from the perspective of the ocean. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and America’s Oldest Windmill A 1.8 mi, 45 min. exercise walk with historic commentary past whaling era mansions and back to downtown. Cash only: $25; $20 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 to 11 AM - Nantucket Wood Art Class: Ages 4+ Kids choose from a variety of wood slices they will design using various mixed media from paint, shells, washi tape, to origami paper, & more! Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. Reserve a spot: 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM to 5 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Is Open Learn about shipwrecks around Nantucket & the brave life savers in this museum at 158 Polpis Rd. Tickets at the door. EganMaritime.org

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“To Him My Tale I Teach”

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Subject to change without notice

by Robert P. Barsanti

• FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO RIDE THE WAVE •

On a June evening full of weddings, we drove out to the Sconset Market for an ice cream. The fog remains ascendent in Siasconset, wrapping the homes, the hedge and the trees in winter’s packing. While town was lit with rehearsal dinners and bachelor parties, Sconset slumbered still. The store was open still. The brooms were out and the counters cleaned, but the door remained unlocked. We weren’t out here for anything but a drive. The store was an endpoint, but not a goal. Perhaps some pecans. Perhaps an ice cream. We left home with nowhere to go and arrived here when we were stopped. He was a touch taller than I am, a touch lighter, and touch older. He called out our names and held out his hand. And then he unwound a tale. “In an unfinished basement in Tom Nevers, I was unwinding a roll of wire mesh for the cement. A narrow rod, six inches long pierced me below the temple and emerged just below my other ear, and I fell. When I woke up, I was alone in the dark. I tried to sit up, but felt a pain. I could not speak. I could not shout. I was not bleeding as far as I could tell, but something was wrong. When I felt my head, I sensed it. The pain overwhelmed me and I fell back. When I awoke again, I saw a man in a gray hood. He was unshaved, but I could see nothing else. He extended his finger to me and indicated for me to follow him.” “I did not. Instead, I pulled the metal out of my skull and fell onto the floor again.” “I do not know what happened after that. I am told that I was placed in a car, raced to the hospital, and then flown off-island. When I finally resurfaced, I was in a hospital room in Boston. I was in that room for three months. And in that time, I was visited by the figure in the hoodie twice.” “When I was finally released from the hospital, I returned to my father’s house in Kansas. He cared for me and saw that I had the therapies I needed. He needed to unretire and return to active service, but he saw me through.

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SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$3, 6/13-9/5 7:15am-7:15pm, every 60 mins. SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$3, 6/27-9/5 10am-6pm, 80 mins. SURFSIDE BEACH.....$3, 6/20-9/5 10am-6pm, every 40 mins. JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$2, 6/20-9/5 10am-6pm, every 30 mins. PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES: The Muse-44 Surfside Rd • Faregrounds (7a-5p)-27 Fairgrounds Rd • 2 Fairgrounds Rd Half fares: 65+, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military personnel. Children 6 and under ride free. Change is given in the form of a voucher for future rides only, drivers do not make change. 1,3, & 7-day passes may be purchased aboard all buses, long term passes are available at the NRTA office. Passes 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 Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside and Sconset via Polpis Road – Washington Street. Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes-look for grey posts with blue stripes. All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit service and TDD call (508) 325-7516. Bus Information (508) 325-7516, 508-325-9571. Riders Guides are available at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main St., the Greenhound Building at the downtown bus stop on Washington Street, on all buses and at downtown stops. Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street open daily. Hours are subject to change. Covid-19 may impact the opening of the building.

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5 to 7 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views & cocktails with family & friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037. 6 to 7 PM - Free ELL Classes Beginner & Intermediate English classes for those seeking to improve their English. ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:45 PM - Endeavor Sunset Sail Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8 PM - Geschke Lecture Series: Tracy Edwards: “Maiden Full Circle” Tracy Edwards MBE gained fame as the skipper of the first all-female crew to sail around the world in the 1989/90 Whitbread Round the World Race. She paved the way for other women. Tickets at 508-228-1110 or NantucketAtheneum.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min. walk featuring the island’s 2 most haunted hotels, $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 min early. 774-325-8972 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL 2022 Nantucket Film Festival screenings, talks, & events at various locations around town. NantucketFilmFestival.org 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi, 1 hr., exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. Ends at the White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only. $25; $20 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets $23 at the door 10 AM to 5 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Is Open Learn about shipwrecks around Nantucket & the brave life savers in this museum at 158 Polpis Rd. Tickets at the door. EganMaritime.org 11 AM to 1 PM - Oyster Tour Cruise up harbor aboard the Wampum to a Nantucket Oyster Farm and learn what goes into getting these delicacies from farm to table. Departs again at 1:30 PM. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334.

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2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. You’ll feel you’re exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5 to 7 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037. 6:45 PM - Endeavor Sunset Sail Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Brian Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL 2022 Nantucket Film Festival screenings, talks, & events at various locations around town. NantucketFilmFestival.org 8 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. We supply everything you need including grabbers. Meet at The Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St. or on Madaket Road at the Sanford Farm Parking lot. 8:30 AM - Nantucket in Bloom Walk A 2-mi, nonstop, exercise walk with historic commentary past historic mansions & beautiful gardens of Nantucket Town. Gather 10 min early at Main & Centre sts, by bank. $25; $20 65+; $15 for teens; $10 ages 7-12. Cash Only. 774-325-8972 9 AM to 6 PM - StoryWalk: Ocean! Waves for All A lighthearted nonfiction picture book by Stacy Mcnulty & illustrator David Litchfield about the formation and history of the ocean, told from the perspective of the ocean. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 9:30 AM to 4 PM - Story and Craft: Grab and Go Bags - Rainbow Fish Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 9:30 AM to 4 PM - Teen Take & Make: Macrame Rainbows Stop by the Atheneum and pick up kits to make macrame rainbows while supplies last. You’ll need a pair of scissors & tape, but all other supplies & instructions included. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 AM - NanPuppets at Children’s Beach Bring picnic lunches to Children’s Beach for a performance of Lizza Obremski’s Nanpuppets to delight all ages. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM to 5 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Is Open Learn about shipwrecks around Nantucket & the brave life savers in this museum at 158 Polpis Rd. Tickets at the door. EganMaritime.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets $23 at the door 11 AM to 1 PM - Oyster Tour Cruise up harbor aboard the Wampum to a Nantucket Oyster Farm and learn what goes into getting these delicacies from farm to table. Departs again at 1:30 PM. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. continued on page 13

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A Look Back at Shearing Festivals of the Past Whaling made Nantucket one of the busiest ports in the world during the 1800s, but the men who first settled the island were not seafarers. Their primary endeavors were pastoral, and raising sheep became their first industry. The early settlers’ interest in sheep husbandry is evident even in the way they divided, or rather did not divide, the island heathland. After land was granted for homesteads, the remainder of Nantucket was kept as an open pasture held in common by the settlers. But not everyone had an equal share. The ten original purchasers of Nantucket held a meeting on the mainland in 1659 during which they chose ten partners; these men were the “Twenty First Purchasers.” Subsequently, in order to induce craftsmen to join their venture, these twenty men offered half-shares to fourteen artisans. Therefore, in Nantucket’s early days there were 27 shares (20 full shares and 14 half shares) holding the common land. Originally each share was made up of 720 “sheep commons,” one sheep common being equal to the 1-1/2 acres needed to pasture one sheep. Each shareholder was permitted only the number of animals that his share of the common land could support: four geese for every sheep common, one sheep per common, one cow for every eight sheep commons, and one horse for every sixteen sheep commons. All the shareholders’ animals grazed together on the heath, distinguished only by earmarks. The sheep were left virtually untended all winter long. Often the animals wandered into town, pestering residents. If a door was left open, a sheep would walk right into the house. There’s an account of one prisoner in the Town Gaol who sent word to the jailer if he did not mend the wall to keep the sheep out, he was going home. Each winter sheep were lost: buried in snowdrifts or pushed into the sea during a fierce storm. The winter of 1779-1780 was especially severe, and over half the sheep and many lambs perished. The deprivation of the Revolutionary War years reduced the number of sheep on Nantucket from about 10,000 in 1775 to 3,000 in 1784. By 1800 the flock had recovered to 16,000, but again diminished to about 8500, in part because of the dissolution of the common land system. From the mid-1800s on, the number of sheep on Nantucket declined partially in response to increased supplies of mutton from the west combined with a poor market for wool on the mainland. But from the late 1600s through the early 1800s there were plenty of sheep on Nantucket, and they had to be shorn. The annual sheep shearing was one of

the few opportunities to combine hard labor with celebration, and the Sheep Shearing Festival soon became an early summer event that even off-islanders came to enjoy. The Shearing Festivals were always held the Monday and Tuesday closest to June 20. The first recorded shearing holiday took place in 1696, the last in 1847. At one time there were so many sheep here that two shearing pens were required—one in the east at Gibb’s Pond and the other in the west at Maxy’s Pond in an enormous enclosure that accomodated both the east and west flocks. The sheep pen used during shearing was comprised of circular fences in a sort of labyrinth with the pens of individual owners located around the exterior circle. A clerk and assistants identified sheep as the pens were filled, and an account was kept of every man’s stock. Friday and Saturday before the festival the sheep were rounded up, separated from the lambs, and thoroughly washed in a nearby pond. Sunday they dried in their respective shear pens, and Monday the festivities began People came from across the island to attend the Shearing Festival; some walked, some rode, and a good number came in “tip carts.” These carts were twowheeled vehicles in which the driver stood, the adult passengers rode sitting in house chairs, and the children stood in the back hanging onto ropes to keep from falling out. Families put up tents around the shear pen in which the women assembled the day’s feast that often included roast pig, oysters, home-brewed cinnamon beer, three-cornered shearing buns, pies, and cakes. There were stands to sell baked goods and preserves. Many of the shearers traveled from off-island and could take a fleece in less than ten minutes. Some of the sheep were quite wild from roaming the heath, and sometimes came close to injuring the shearer. There was music and dancing as well as games. All other work stopped for the festival. The Nantucket Inquirer reported before one shearing: “The orgies of the mutton-worshippers are beginning to burst forth, and all the wooly world is in an agony of helter-skelterishness...Consequence is, no paper next Saturday.” The Annual Shearing Festival lasted Monday and Tuesday, and then the sheep were released to again wander the commons and the Nantucketers went back to work until the following June signalled the return of the feasting and celebration.

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Her Second Time on Easy Street from page 4 of life, for heirloom pieces, and as special gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. She specializes in beautiful jewelry that is fun to wear and designed to be enjoyed. Born in Boston and raised along the coast of Rhode Island, Susan has always adored the sea—it is an inspiration for many of her jewelry designs. “The sea is mysterious, serene, powerful… it’s always changing… it’s magical in its beauty and splendor.” All of nature is reflected in her pendants, rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, charms, and cufflinks in their colors, patterns, and organic shapes. Susan is known for creating elegant settings for exceptional gemstones. As have many, Susan first came to Nantucket on a family vacation. “We loved it! I came back when I was in my early 20s and loved the beaches, the small town village aspect, the architecture, and the fun vibe…I ended up marrying into the family who owned The Country Store and within a few years was running their Nantucket store in the 1970s.” After a time off-island, she returned to Nantucket in the early 1990s to start a new chapter in her life: a chapter that would allow her to nurture her creativity. “From the time I was a little kid, I would always draw and doodle, and I loved portraiture. When I came back, I thought I’d do that, so I took an oil painting class with Paul Longenecker…that first winter back, I didn’t know what else I was going to do to stay busy, so I took a jewelry class. I made rings for myself and for each of my daughters. People saw us wearing them and tried to buy them off our fingers…I thought ‘I should pay attention to this and take another jewelry class!” As a single mother with two daughters to educate, Susan spent some time considering options. “I made lists… what interests me, what I’m good at, what I’m not good at, what

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do I need, what do I like… I wanted to keep my art alive and stay creative, but I also had my daughters to think of…” This led Susan to a career in real estate on-island that gave her ample time and the freedom to pursue her art and continue to take jewelry classes here and in Italy. After a few years, “I shifted back to jewelry. I opened this shop nine years ago, when I was 69 year old… It’s my second time on Easy Street!” Susan Lister Locke Jewelers at 28 Easy Street is filled with jewelry that shimmers, sparkles, glistens, and glimmers—from fine, delicate pieces to bold, organic shapes. Much of the gold and silver has textures and patterns reminiscent of nature. Susan creates everything in her shop: “Some of it I make part of; some of it I make all of; and all of it I design.” Many of her pieces have an organic appeal, and she emphasizes that each piece is both pretty and wearable: “this is jewelry to be worn and enjoyed, not to be left in a vault.” She primarily uses 18k yellow gold with an exclusive alloy that gives it a rich tone to beautifully accent the stones. And what stones they are! Each one is vibrant in color, internationally sourced, and very high-quality. Color, shape, size…the gemstones influence the design. “My dealers send me gems of a quality and color they think I will like. When they arrive, I lay them out, and they guide me.” Susan particularly likes working with aquamarines, sapphires, mint tourmaline, South Sea and Tahitian pearls. Some of the stones she uses are more rare than diamonds, like the Paraiba Tourmaline that is one of her favorites: “it glows like phosphorescence at the beach… like it’s lit from within.” Many clients come to Susan for custom engagement and wedding rings: they want something unique that will be treasured. Though in most of her pieces she uses diamonds just as accents, she does source them for these rings. She continued on page 18

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Cape Verde in Our Soul

Expanding on a previous NHA display, Shoulders Upon Which We Stand, which explored the Cape Verde-Nantucket connection, this season the Nantucket Historical Association is presenting historic photos, mementos, and a mini-theater with short films based on recently conducted oral histories from Nantucket’s Cape Verde community. The Cape Verde archipelago off the coast of Senegal has a long history of association with Nantucket Island. It was once a major hub of the transatlantic slave trade, which contributed to its mixed European and African heritage. Cape Verdeans and Nantucketers first laid eyes on each other during the whaling days of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Whaling ships from America stopped at the Cape Verde islands for supplies and, very often, to augment their crews. Surviving crew lists document this common practice. A fraction of those crewmen found their way back to Nantucket and became part of the Nantucket community. However, the most significant “diaspora” of Cape Verdeans arriving on Nantucket occurred during the early twentieth century, when Cape Verdean immigrants looking for better lives arrived in New Bedford and were drawn to Nantucket to work in the commercial cranberry bogs. As they became established, Cape Verdeans found homes close to Nantucket’s waterfront and in the vicinity of Five Corners. They were a community of hardworking, industrious people, soon looking beyond the bogs and taking on all manner of employment, some starting their own businesses. Their Cape Verdean traditions taught them to offer help to anyone in need within and beyond their families and neighborhood. Music, celebration, and keeping a large pot of jagacida on the stove to feed all who dropped by were characteristic of their heritage. Despite their generous nature, Cape Verdean Nantucketers experienced discrimination, both subtle and explicit, based on their skin color and foreign origin. While diminished in numbers from early days, the Nantucket Cape Verdean community today is made up of significant contributors to education, health care, service to the community, government, business, trades, music, and cuisine. They are a microcosm of the best of Nantucket’s community spirit, subtly proud of their Cape Verde heritage. The NHA looks is proud to present many of their stories in the Nantucket Whaling Museum Williams Forsyth Gallery, 13 Broad Street.

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11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 12:30 PM - Skate Jam Join professional skateboard star of the Documentary SKATE DREAMS, Nora Vasconcellos, and others for this special event. Free ice cream from Island Kitchen + giveaways. Nantucket Skate Park at 7 Backus Ln. Nantucket Film Festival event 2:45 PM - Gardner Farm-Lost Farm Loop Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This 2.5 mile hike explores plant succession on globally threatened habitat know as sandplain grasslands. These former vegetable farms are now dominated by pitch pines, but their groves & small forests are broken up by meadows of wildflowers. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5 to 7 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037. 6:45 PM - Polpis Harbor Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout As the sun sets over Nantucket Harbor & Coatue, learn from Guide Peter Brace how geological forces formed Nantucket & Polpis Harbors & about salt marsh ecosystem in the harbors & conservation efforts. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6:45 PM - Endeavor Sunset Sail Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Mikey Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL 2022 Nantucket Film Festival screenings, talks, & events at various locations around town. NantucketFilmFestival.org 8 AM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 9 AM to 6 PM - StoryWalk: Ocean! Waves for All A lighthearted nonfiction picture book by Stacy Mcnulty & illustrator David Litchfield about the formation and history of the ocean, told from the perspective of the ocean. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets $23 at the door 11 AM to 1 PM - Oyster Tour Cruise up harbor aboard the Wampum to a Nantucket Oyster Farm and learn what goes into getting these delicacies from farm to table. Departs again at 1:30 PM. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037

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11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 2 PM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037. 6 to 7:15 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Concert: The Janie Hobson Dupont Trio Live concert at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 6:45 PM - Endeavor Sunset Sail Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 7:30 PM - The Half by White Heron Theatre The Half depicts the 30 minutes in the dressing room before a curtain rises, which feels like an eternity for one actor about to perform his one-man Hamlet for the first time. The show must go on, but can he? North American premiere of this delightful comedy of an ambitious performer taking on this great Shakespearean play & a lot of personal demons. White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or WhiteHeronTheatre.org 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

MONDAY, JUNE 27 NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL 2022 Nantucket Film Festival screenings, talks, & events at various locations around town. NantucketFilmFestival.org 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi, 1 hr., exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. Ends at the White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only. $25; $20 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets $23 at the door 10 AM to 5 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Is Open Learn about shipwrecks around Nantucket & the brave life savers in this museum at 158 Polpis Rd. Tickets at the door. EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Fairy House Wonderlands for Age 6+ There are endless opportunities for creative play in our own homes! This class will focus on designing and creating all the miniature elements that come together to build a child’s special, little world using mixed media, recycled, & raw materials. Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com continued on page 14

2022 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island Arrowhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Wampanoag Way Artists Association Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . 24 Amelia Dr. Bartlett's Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Bistro at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Nobadeer Farm Rd. Call Nantucket . . . . . . . . (phone App) All over the island Cisco Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. . . . . . . . . Wauwinet Rd.

Crosswinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at the Airport The Faregrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fairgrounds Rd. Island Treasures . . Hanabea Shopping Center off Old South Nantucket Bake Shop . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1/2 Old South Rd. Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Prospect St. Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum . . 158 Polpis Rd. Sandy Pedals . . . . . . . . Download our app for bike locations

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 20,000 Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Pacific National Bank)

Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles

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

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

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

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles

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

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

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

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

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11 AM to 12 PM - Free Tours of the Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery Learn about shellfish production, fishery enhancement, oyster restoration, water quality work, eelgrass, & more at the Town’s Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery. Limited to 15 people so pre-registration is necessary. Register 2 weeks before each date at Nantucket-MA.gov/691/Brant-Point-Shellfish-Hatchery 11 AM to 1 PM - Oyster Tour Cruise up harbor aboard the Wampum to a Nantucket Oyster Farm and learn what goes into getting these delicacies from farm to table. Departs again at 1:30 PM. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 2 PM - Sankaty Bluff Hike with Nantucket Walkabout On this hike, walk south down the beach from the Hoicks Hollow Road public way to see examples of & learn about Nantucket’s geological past. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037. 6:45 PM - Endeavor Sunset Sail Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 7:30 PM - The Half by White Heron Theatre The Half depicts the 30 minutes in the dressing room before a curtain rises, which feels like an eternity for one actor about to perform his one-man Hamlet for the first time. The show must go on, but can he? North American premiere of this delightful comedy of an ambitious performer taking on this great Shakespearean play & a lot of personal demons. White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or WhiteHeronTheatre.org 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route A 3/4-mi, 80 min stroll in the historic district to 5 of the most haunted spots. $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 8 AM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. You’ll feel you’re exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Nantucket in Bloom Walk A 2-mi, nonstop, exercise walk with historic commentary past historic mansions & beautiful gardens of Nantucket Town. Gather 10 min early at Main & Centre sts, by bank. $25; $20 65+; $15 for teens; $10 ages 7-12. Cash Only. 774-325-8972 9 AM to 6 PM - StoryWalk: Ocean! Waves for All A lighthearted nonfiction picture book by Stacy Mcnulty & illustrator David Litchfield about the formation and history of the ocean, told from the perspective of the ocean. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 9:30 AM - Finger Painting Madness!: Ages 2-6 Barnaby’s mini artists will get messy while creating their masterpieces during this painting class. Kids will have fun exploring with color while painting on canvas at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak St. 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com 9:30 to 11 AM - Free Seal Workshop 101 for Ages 5 to 12 Sign up to learn from our trained responders & field veterinarian. Class will spot seals on the beach & learn appropriate safety precautions, how MMAN helps animals entangled in ropes and nets, and fascinating facts about the life of a seal. Register on NantucketMMAN.org. 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Music in the Garden Join Lizza in the garden for fun songs and singing games. Don’t forget to bring a blanket! On rainy days, Lizza will be inside where attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Weezie Desk at 9:30 when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org

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10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour (ages 13+) For ages 13+. Learn about the real Nantucket of opium/dens, bordellos, riots, hippie hysteria, and conmen, and others. Arrive 10 min. early at Centre & Main, beside the bank steps. $25; $20 65+; $15 for teens. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. 773-325-8972 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM to 5 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Is Open Learn about shipwrecks around Nantucket & the brave life savers in this museum at 158 Polpis Rd. Tickets at the door. EganMaritime.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets $23 at the door 11 AM - Ocean Wood Scenes! Ages 6 & Up Children will design an ocean scene using wood slices, paint, glitter, glue, and a variety of materials to create a finished work of art! (Ages 6 and up) Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com 11 AM to 1 PM - Oyster Tour Cruise up harbor aboard the Wampum to a Nantucket Oyster Farm and learn what goes into getting these delicacies from farm to table. Departs again at 1:30 PM. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 2 PM - Lost Farm Sanctuary Hike with Nantucket Walkabout The area is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests and a cattail-choked inlet over which a small walkway passes. This is one of the shorter hikes and is close to Cisco Beach and Cisco Brewery. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 3 to 4 PM - Teen Tote Bag Painting Class Get creative and design your own tote bag. Materials & snacks will be provided. Advance registration is required: 508-228-1110 or NantucketAtheneum.org 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037. 6:45 PM - Endeavor Sunset Sail Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8 PM - Pride Month Film Screening/Book Signing Nantucket Atheneum is excited to host a film screen and book signing for Pride Month. View the film Wild About Harry & get a signed copy of A Golden Retriever & His Two Dads. Masks Required. Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min. walk featuring the island’s 2 most haunted hotels, $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 min early. 774-325-8972

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s weasternmost sand extremity is a great hike to see gray seals during the winter, see nesting piping plovers, least terns and American oystercatchers during the summer and catch a glimpse of Tuckernuck Island. This is one of the longer hikes Nantucket Walkabout does. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com continued on page 24

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Calling All Film Fans from page 3

Cha Real Smooth, a coming-of-age story about a party planner and unexpected love, and Emily the Criminal, with Aubrey Plaza as an art student struggling to make ends meet. Really Good Rejects follows Los Angeles luthier Reuben Cox and his famous followers, and Spin Me Round tells the story of an aspiring chef and her vacation from hell. On Saturday, June 25 at 2:30 pm, enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime conversation with John Turturro and Ben Stiller following a Special Screening of the television show Severance, a sci-fi series about a surgical experiment that separates memories between one’s work and personal lives. Saturday evening, the Screenwriters Tribute will include distinguished hosts and presenters, including Ben Stiller, John Turturro, Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady, Ramin Bahrani, Dakota Johnson, Cooper Raiff, Ophira Eisenberg, and Bethany van Delft. New this year is a program initiative: Green Carpet Cinema. The Festival has a long history of going into the deeper reaches of film and using their platform to showcase its focus on the environment. As Nantucket continues to face increasingly severe impacts from sea level rise and stronger storms, Green Carpet Cinema opens the door for more active participation in the conversation. Be a part of this discussion by hearing the stories that our planet is telling us. Part science and part storytelling, this event weaves together the themes around climate change, sustainability, and the environment. There are dozens of Feature Films to take in, all of which will be showing at The Dreamland Theater on South Water Street. What’s more, there are more than 20 unique Short Film Programs providing a quick laugh, a quick cry, and everything in between. Levity Out Loud and It’s All Relative, both narrative programs, are sure to make you smile, think, and discover certain truths through family and fiction. Real Talk, centering on documentaries, honor heroes and traditions with true stories. And let’s not forget the kids: Kids’ Shorts show tales perfectly suited for the younger audience For detailed schedules, showtimes, and details on all the festival events, visit nantucketfilmfestival.org. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 646-4801900, or in-person at Festival Headquarters located across from the Atheneum Park at Zero India Street.

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family come in where one son is getting married soon and intends to use his signet as his wedding ring.” With designs that range in price from $75 to $80,000, Susan sells jewelry in her shop on Easy Street for every age, occasion, and style. Among her popular in-store items is her Nantucket Sign Collection of charms and cufflinks featuring 37 different Nantucket Town signs. Clients also love her Nantucket Collection of cufflinks, earrings, bracelets, and pendants featuring iconic island designs such as Cat Boats, stripers, tuna, the “Daily Catch,” scallop shells, and Nantucket basket quarterboard bracelets. Her Nantucket Maps are made in three sizes and are available in sterling or gold or diamonds, and her Moby Collection of whale designs includes Magnificent Moby, Mini Moby, and Moby in the Middle. Stop by Susan Lister Locke for jewelry that is exceptional and timeless: jewelry that will bring you joy. Open daily at 28 Easy Street, Nantucket and online at SusanListerLocke.com

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such as pheromones (chemical signals). We may continue to see fireflies earlier and earlier in the coming decade. A warming climate leads to fireflies, along with many other insects, appearing earlier in the year than was previously normal. Fireflies and many other insects are especially good indicators of regional climate change because they are so in sync with their environment. A 2016 study looked at how climate change can affect firefly populations. The study revealed that the warmer springs predicted by climate change would mean an earlier firefly peak, but only if rainfall remains the same. Weather not only plays a role in how soon you’ll see lightning bug flashes but how many flashes, too. On warm and humid evenings, it’ll be like a firefly disco party with lots of flashes. Conversely, on cooler nights when air temperatures take a dip into the 50s, it may take longer to see even a single flash. Why is this? Fireflies, like most insects, are cold-blooded (they depend on heat from their surrounding environment to help them function), so their activity peaks when temperatures rise and slows when temperatures drop. After seeing declines in firefly numbers several years ago, the past few years have seen increases in populations throughout the northeast. Combinations of weather and more people looking and recording may be one explanation. Even if some areas have seen more beetles in their light shows, many areas globally are recording decreases in firefly abundance and disappearances for some populations. In addition to changes seen with climate change, other factors play a role in potential population declines in certain areas. Dr. Sara Lewis from Tufts University and colleagues published a 2020 paper which was the first systematic review of threats to fireflies. First, habitat loss due to development and agricultural turnover mean fewer places for fireflies to survive. Fireflies need marshes and meadows to live in and illuminate. Adults often cannot fly far—and in some species may not fly at all—so they struggle to move if their habitat is threatened. Many species also have specialized diets, so they can starve if their food supply is lost.

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Bioluminescent species (including fireflies) that communicate via glowing lures, warning signals, or courtship advertisements may have their signals obscured by artificial lights, unless the added light is spectrally tuned to reduce its impact. Fireflies need darkness to light up and find love, because bioluminescence is needed for reproduction. Males attract mates with their glowing butts. They need darkness to signal each other. Research with the USDA has shown that broad-spectrum white light inhibits the production of courtship advertisements by male firefly beetles. Dark skies are diminishing especially in highly populated areas in the northeast. Nantucket’s dark skies initiative, Nantucket Lights, works to preserve our dark nights. We may be seeing more fireflies on-island because of these efforts, but this may be one of the few refuges. The use of broad-spectrum pesticides also creates challenges for the glowing insects. That’s because adults only survive for a few weeks, just in time to mate. They spend most of their time in the ground as larvae eating slugs and snails before coming out of the ground and lighting up. Pesticides soaking into the ground take a toll. For those interested in preserving Nantucket’s natural light show, Dr. Lewis has some sound advice. First, she says, “If there’s a place with firefly biodiversity or abundance, try to preserve that habitat.” Not all of us have that ability, but anyone can reduce light pollution. “Turn off your lights during firefly season, or just turn off your lights in general. Have motion-detector lights that only come on when you need them.” And reduce the use of pesticides. This last one would benefit a whole host of beneficial insects.

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“After several years there, I progressed a great deal from my injury. I was healthier, stronger, I had put on weight, and I could even drive. And I saw the figure for the last time. “I had pulled up to a red light in my father’s county squire. The figure stood on a corner opposite, turned his darkened hood my way and pointed at me. And I froze. I was no longer in a hospital, peering into the abyss. I was not on a cement floor with a blade of metal transfixed in my skull. I was in a car, at a red light, in Kansas.” “I did not move. I looked both ways at the still traffic, I looked up for falling planes, I looked behind me at the honking cars. Then I inched forward. I knew I was going to die, right then. I inched forward until I had extended into the intersection. He watched as he floated two inches off the ground.” “And, for some reason I don’t know, the idea came up in my head, and I spoke it. I said ‘thank you.’ The weight lifted, the panic left me, and I accelerated and drove home. I lay on my father’s sofa, soaked in sweat, and said the words a thousand times.” He paused then, and he smiled at us. He apologized for preventing us from getting ice cream. The Sconset Market had closed, and our cars were the only ones left in the small lot. The fog remained as thick as ever. The light cast rays in it. “I have heard him mentioned by six other people. Some have seen him skiing, some in the hospital, some on a boat with a fish on the line. They survived, obviously, as I have. I don’t know what he is. But I am grateful.” We said our thanks and made our apologies. The night was late, we had people to see, and we appreciated his time. Then we came back to town by way of the Polpis Road. By the time we returned to the evening before all of the weddings, his story had retreated and I had remembered most of the first stanzas of the Rime of the Ancient Mariner. It did not take long to corroborate the mundane parts of the story. The accident was well-known, as was his father, as was the tale. The moral, less so. I have been in my own life-threatening situations, and they have been gray continued on page 23

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frictionless struggles in a fog. They came without signal or signaler and disappeared almost as fast. While I have yet to have a piece of wire transfix my temple, my situations could also have had permanent and cooling results. No such man has visited me. And yet, those words frame the best prayer we can utter. In the wash of change on this island, when familiar faces leave and unfamiliar ones arrive, and the future of this small community out in the Atlantic has been cashed out, it’s worth saying a “thank you” to the man in the hood. On a day like today, when the rain drips and the wind blows us all into sweaters and polar fleece, we can still sit on a bench on Main Street, drink a cup of coffee, watch the wedding guests head home, and marvel at the couples that are holding hands. We live in a special place at a special time, for as long as the man in the gray hood lets us stay. (Some details have been changed from the original story.)

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Over Sand Vehicle Permits Required Year Round Purchase your permit online :

www.thetrustees.org/permits

Refuge & Beaches Open Daily 9am to sunset Rental Jeep Day Passes available at the rental site. Day Passes also available for personal 4x4 vehicles.

508-228-5646 thetrustees.org/ccwr

FUN VIBE, SERIOUS WINE Celebrating our 15th Season! Parking & Delivery Available

To all our supporters and those who love Nantucket’s natural beauty, we look forward to another season with you! Remember access is not guaranteed due to environmental conditions. Call ahead!

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Egan Maritime Institute is thrilled to host an evening fundraiser with the organization’s founding executive director, Nathaniel Philbrick. Guests will be treated to a nautical themed lecture, focused on Phibrick’s newest book, Travels with George. The evening will also include a Q&A with the author and a cocktail hour following the lecture.

August 11, 2022 5 – 7 p.m. Nantucket Yacht Club Tickets are $150 for EMI members and $175 for non-members. To purchase your ticket visit:

8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2-1/2 mi, 1 hr., exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes. Ends at the White Elephant Hotel. Cash Only. $25; $20 65+; $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. 774-325-8972 9 AM to 6 PM - StoryWalk: Ocean! Waves for All A lighthearted nonfiction picture book by Stacy Mcnulty & illustrator David Litchfield about the formation and history of the ocean, told from the perspective of the ocean. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 9:30 AM - Painting Pottery: Ages 2-6 Painting pottery is always a favorite! Children will choose from a variety of ceramic pieces that they can paint & glaze. (Ages 2-6) Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Toddler Time for Ages 18-38 mos Songs, simple stories, and finger rhymes. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Farm & Field Hayride Tour for All Ages Learn about the history of Bartlett’s Farm & their farming practices, stopping at multiple points of interest along the way. Led by 6th-generation head farmer, Dave Bartlett. Reserve your seat & buy your tickets at bartlettsfarm.com/farm-tours continued on page 37

Nantucket’s s Premier Transportatiion Partner Come join us for a fun, fun informative tourr of Nantucket! Let one of our seasoned, knowledgeable fun guides take you on a tour of the historic sites and natural beau auty of Nantucket. Leaving 3 times a day from The Greenhound Tra ansportation Center at 10 Washngton Street. Relax in one of our b beautiful, new air conditioned tour buses as you visit the Oldest H House, The Old Mill, Sconset Village and more. Interested in more than a tour? New for 2022 - We offer a daily Westender option which includes stops in Mada aket, Bartlett’s Farm and Cisco Brewers! Relax R with friends and let us do the driving! We also offer wedding g, event, corporate charterrs and are here for ALL YOU EEDS! UR TRANSPORTATION NE

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

Crosswinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at the Airport The Faregrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fairgrounds Rd. Island Treasures . . Hanabea Shopping Center off Old South Nantucket Bake Shop . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1/2 Old South Rd. Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Prospect St. Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. . 158 Polpis Rd.

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

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Sandy Pedals . . . . . . . . Download our app for bike locations

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

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

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 20,000

Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles

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Island Fun & Shopping Adventure / Eco-Tours

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466 Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com

Shearwater Excursions

508-228-7037 We specialize in boat tours for all ages Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure

We are a family run business and were voted 2021 Best Sea Adventures of Cape Cod and the Islands and Best EcoTour from Yankee Magazine. We offer Oyster Farm Tours, Cocktail Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruises, and more. Private chartering options are available on all our boats. Visit our shearwaterexcursions.com for details. shearwaterexcursions.com

Blue Beetle

Apparel & Accessories

Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living. We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Commonwealth Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online! Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

508.680.1399 12 Oak Street

COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash! Commonwealthnantucket.com

Current Vintage Open daily Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions

508-228-5073 4 Easy Street

CURRENT VINTAGE is a fun and original concept store with a carefully edited mix of vintage clothing & accessories, wines, cheeses, and home goods. Everything here is thoughtfully chosen, including exclusive Nantucket gifts and a selection of nearly 400 wines. CV is a beloved island institution, celebrating 15 years in the heart of Nantucket. currentvintage.com

The Dress Code Lifestye Clothing & Accessories for Women Apparel, Jewelry, Hats, Handbags, Scarves, Shoes

508-680-1716 9 Centre Street

Second season for this little gem of a boutique, a favorite shopping hotspot with locals and visitors alike. This clothing and accessories boutique offers an eclectic array of specialty merchandise for women of all ages, sizes and styles. Discover hand selected Italian linen, gorgeous dresses from Bali, embellished and sequined sun dresses from Paris, travel friendly and wrinkle resistant fabrics, soft cotton and textured fabrics from USA, and virtually something for every occasion. New merchandise arrives daily and you will always see something new and unique! Locations in Islamorada and Ocean Reef Club® in The Florida Keys. Shop online at ZeroDressCode.com

The Love Shack by Lola Open daily 10 am to 6pm Love Shack apparel, hats, and home goods

774-325-5982 10 Old South Wharf

THE LOVE SHACK is located right in the heart of Nantucket’s boat basin and it is home to our entire collection of LOLA jewelry. Here you can see, touch and layer all of our pendants, chains, and bracelets that LOLA offers. It is also our inspiration for our Love Shack apparel and home goods which include t-shirts, candles, hats, glassware – everything you need that is perfect for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Made on Nantucket Open Friday-Monday 11 am to 5 pm A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET offers a unique selection of CAJ Designs for adults and children by Kathleen A. Duncombe. These hand-decorated repurposed denim shorts, jeans, jean skirts, and jackets are unique and stunning. This shop also has cozy multi-colored and textured Neck Candy Scarves — all made on Nantucket by Kathleen A. Duncombe. madeonnantucket.net

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Sara Campbell Open daily Celebrating Made in the USA every day!

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All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop. Our apparel is proudly made in the USA! Visit SARA CAMPBELL at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! shop.saracampbell.com

Serenella 44 Open daily 10AM to 6PM Casa, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Apothecary

508-690-3400 44 Centre Street

SERENELLA 44 is pleased to present GIAMBATTISTA VALLI BEACH CLUB to Nantucket. Known for his couture sensibility and signature femininity, the designer’s latest capsule collection celebrates the nomadic jet-set lifestyle of the modern “Valli Girl,” offering timeless pieces that can be mixed and matched for an effortless summer wardrobe. In addition, experience a curated selection of ready-to-wear, accessories, apothecary, and casa from the most fashionable brands you have yet to know including Juan de Dios & Moye – Colombia, Les Ottomans – Turkey, Emporio Sirenuse – Italy, Costa Brazil – Brazil, Collectiva Concepción – Mexico, and Yvonne S. -Bali. serenellausa.com

Serenella Nantucket Open daily 10AM to 6PM Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fine Jewelry

508-228-3400 9 South Beach Street

Heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world and consistently voted Best of Boston, SERENELLA offers the best of ready-to-wear, accessories, and fine jewelry from around the globe. Experience a curated selection from established and emerging designers for women, including Altuzarra, Barrie, Bottega Veneta, Giambattista Valli, Marlo Laz, Marni, Massimo Alba, Patou, Thom Browne, Wales Bonner and more. serenellausa.com

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

On Shore, On the Moors online exhibit June 24-July 13 From Moors to Shores in the Gallery June 24-July 18 Coastal Impressions in the Big Gallery to June 27 In-Person Gallery & Online Exhibits

508-228-0294

19 Washington St.

The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. For 2022, AAN has two in-town galleries: the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street and The Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org for our schedule of downtown Gallery Exhibits as well as classes and workshops at our Visual Arts Center (VAC) at 24 Amelia Drive. Visit our online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from our iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

gshill.com G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily online. For over three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured 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.

Ireland Galleries 508-228-1907 Open daily 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs. Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!

Made on Nantucket Open Friday-Monday 11 am to 5 pm Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Don’t miss MADE ON NANTUCKET’s collection of pre-owned Nantucket art. We also have paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Kathleen Duncombe, Buzz Williams, and Marion W. Pearson. You’ll love the unique cellography and seaglass jewelry by Michelle Jhingoor. We have a stunning collection of original silk screens and framed mini-offset litho prints by Donn Russell. Jewelry Kathleen A. Duncombe and other designers. Back again this season is work by Anne S. Terry. We also have Island Weaves beautiful handwoven shawls, scarves, rugs, and more by Karin Sheppard. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn). madeonnantucket.net

Susan Lister Locke Gallery Open Daily. Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

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Island Fun & Shopping Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street & follow her on Instagram @susanlisterlocke susanlisterlocke.com

Banking

Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Saturday

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

Beach Fun

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Books & Publications

CALL NANTUCKET

FREE DOWNLOAD - Nantucket’s searchable phone book app The island’s “Little Black Book”

508-228-9165 ext. 110 CallNantucket.com

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable app version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s phone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! Our CALL NANTUCKET app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CallNantucket@gmail.com

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

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

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For more than 50 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND/TODAY’S NANTUCKET has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @nantucketinsider, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores

508-228-5646

Visit Nantucket’s best beaches! Call ahead to check conditions. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Open Daily 9am to sunset. Permits Required Year-Round thetrustees.org/ccwr

Mitchell’s Book Corner

Visit the best beaches on the island at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest & savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line. Over-sand vehicle permits are required: you can purchase them online at thetrustees.org/permits. Rental jeep day passes available at the rental site & day passes available for personal 4x4 vehicles.

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for more than 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, preorders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. If the book is not on-hand we can either ship it to you or order into the store and then deliver it to your home. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. Order online anytime or call to inquire about curbside pickup of books and items on our shelves now. MITCHELL’S is open daily. mitchellsbookcorner.com

Cook’s Cycle

Bike Rentals

Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

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

Easy Riders Bicycles open daily Bike Rentals, Sales, Service - NEW: Electric Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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

Sandy Pedals Bicycles LLC Available all day, every day of the year. Nantucket’s Bike Share

508-680-4497 sandypedalsbikes.com

Tired of sitting in traffic? Gasoline prices getting you down? Try the easy, fast way to get around the island this season! SANDY PEDALS is Nantucket’s short-term, accessible, and affordable electric bike-share system. Scan the QR code in our display ad, download the app, create a profile, and find the nearest bike!

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained, so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island. YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open Daily: Support Your Local Book Store! See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

Open Daily Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks online. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. If the items are in stock we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online anytime or call 6 for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now. BOOKWORKS is open daily. nantucketbookworks.com

Buses

NRTA See display ad for times & routes Year-Round Bus Routes

508-228-7025 Face coverings are required on all routes

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, 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 year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule on nrtawave.com for complete information and fares—discounts 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. Routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. See nrtawave.com for current details. nrtawave.com

Cannabis Accessories

Gray Lady Smoke Shop OPEN FOR THE 2022 SEASON Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for the largest selection of fine cigars and handmade accessories, featuring handmade glass from the Sandwich Glass Museum. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your beach day or walk around town, recommendations or unique gifts, or a cigar bar to make your island celebration a little more special, we are here to meet your needs. Call or come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street, just a cobblestone’s throw from Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren. AckGrayLady.com

Affordable Rentals Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds

Car Rentals 508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

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Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop” started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket AND YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Charters & Tours - Sailing & Boating

Endeavor Sailing Excursions Private Charters. Per Person Fares Pleasure sailing

508-228-5585 Slip 1015, Straight Wharf

“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: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” “No one has done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt. Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and at sunset. They offer private charters, sailing celebrations. Gift certificates are available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Nantucket Blue Moon Charters 508-241-7245 Book your 2022 Charter: Sunset, Morning, Afternoon, Custom Half & Full Day Sails Nantucket Luxury Sailing Charters Book your sail online Surprise your friends & family with a 2022 sail in Nantucket Harbor & Sound aboard our 70foot luxury sailing yacht. Toast the sunset in our private cockpit and see Nantucket’s historic waterfront. From our spacious and sturdy deck you will feel the wind in her sails, pass Brant Point Light, sea, and wildlife, and “all the sights and sounds come alive...” Come aboard! Captain Kent and First Mate Jacqueline welcome you to a truly “Once in a Blue Moon” experience. nantucketbluemooncharters.com

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Shearwater Excursions

508-228-7037 Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Sunset Cruise, & more

Children’s Clothing & Accessories

Borobabi

508-680-1845 18 Federal Street

Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm America’s first circular retailer TM

At BOROBABI, we believe every family should have access to ethically & sustainably crafted clothing. Sustainability should not be a luxury. Our natural & organic clothing gets used to its fullest potential by our network of conscious families. We work hard to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our childrenswear. BOROBABI sells organic garments, ethically made, with lifetime returns. borobabi.com

Children’s Toys & Art Classes

Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack

Open daily 10:30 am to 5 pm Downtown toy store & art studio for kids of all ages

508-680-1553 12 Oak Street

barnabysnantucket.com BARNABY’S TOY & ART SHACK, located at 12 Oak Street, offers daily art classes Monday through Saturday for children ages 2-13 years. Children can choose from a variety of classes as well as they can drop-in and create every day, all day! All of Barnaby’s classes are taught by professional artists and educators who will guide your child’s technique and processes in our inspirational space in downtown Nantucket. For more information or to register, please visit www.barnabysnantucket.com, or call 508-680-1553, or email barnabyack@gmail.com.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop OPEN FOR THE 2022 SEASON Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

Cigars 508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry

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Island Fun & Shopping pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, around the corner from Ralph Lauren). Call to arrange a Cigar Bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. AckGrayLady.com

Classes & Workshops

Artists Association of Nantucket Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Classes & Workshops for all ages

508-228-0722 Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, 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 and for all ages. nantucketarts.org

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

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

Open daily Made fresh on Nantucket

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

Consignment & Thrift

Island Treasures

508-228-0789 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm & Sat. 10am-2pm NEW LOCATION: 128 Old South Road New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find.

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2022 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

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

This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world. Winners of previous contests are online at The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: nantucket.net. The 2022 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2022. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photos/contests.php

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

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Family Fun

Family Activities @ Children’s Beach

Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach thru mid-August Fun & games for children and families

508-228-0925 at Children’s Beach

Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. Through mid-August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors fun for everyone. Yoga Monday-Saturday, puppet shows, and live music! See our display ad and visit our website for details. nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach

Furniture

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

ACK 4170®

Gifts

Gift Giving Made Easy! Open daily Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists

774-325-5105 18 Federal Street

ACK 4170® gift boutique features beautiful gifts, apparel, candles, home decor, holiday decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery and Nantucket Lightship basket jewelry made by small makers and artists. Voted “Best Nantucket Gift Shop” by Cape Cod Life magazine readers year after year. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Hill’s of Nantucket Open daily Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Ireland Galleries - Nantucket Chic

508-228-1907 Open Daily 12 Old South Wharf See the internationally acclaimed mosaic & shell art of Lorene Ireland

This creative store on Old South Wharf is dedicated to unique jewelry and accessories. NANTUCKET CHIC is a collaboration between Lorene and her daughter Natalie, an interior designer in New York City. This talented duo has stocked the store with bright and colorful purses and clutches, an extensive collection of jewelry, and unique clothes, scarves, and beach cover-ups.

It’s A Shore Thing Open Daily Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-680-1901 30B Main Street

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of gifts including lotion, soaps, jewelry, pottery, antiques, housewares, tote bags, art, and home decor. You can find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street.

Made on Nantucket Open Friday-Monday 11 am to 5 pm Jewelry, Bakelite, Art Glass, & much more

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

madeonnantucket.ne MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts, including limited number of Donn Russell framed mini offset litho prints and original serigraphs, jewelry by Kathleen A. Duncombe and other designers. They have fun handcrafted holiday ornaments (you’ll love the mermaids!), and slumped glass Nantucket plaques that glow in your window, as well as a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios. MADE ON NANTUCKET has the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. t

Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum

508-228-1894, ext. 138 Open during museum hours: 10am to 5pm in the Whaling Museum, 11 Broad St NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor

The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org

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Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

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

Home Decor

ACK 4170®

Open daily Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists

774-325-5105 18 Federal Street

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

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Jewelry

Open daily

18 Federal Street

Inspired by the salt, sand, and sea, a new Nantucket jewelry line has washed ashore. ACK 4170® gift boutique features beautiful gifts, apparel, candles, home decor, holiday decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery and Nantucket Lightship basket jewelry made by small makers and artists. Voted “Best Nantucket Gift Shop” by Cape Cod Life magazine readers year after year. Sail with us on Instagram at: @ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Blue Beetle Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Icarus + Co. Open online or by appointment for spring Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

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, 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 arrowheadfurniture.com

Take home your own piece of Nantucket with our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. We transform local beach stones into stunning pieces of wearable art. You’ll also find other incredible handmade jewelry, unique ceramics, and local artwork. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive behind the scenes content @nantucketbeachstones. We are currently open online or by appointment only — email caro@icarusandco.com icarusandco.com

Icarus & Co

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

Open online or by appointment for spring Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

It’s A Shore Thing

508-680-1901 30B Main Street

Open Daily Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of quality items for your home, including pottery, antiques, housewares, serving plates & trays, pillows, art, decorative wall hangings, and much more. You can also find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street.

Petty Folk Art & Carving Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 serving the Cape & Islands for 16 years

Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving “Going on a Whale” at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Gift certificates available. Visit them at pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com

Internet Guidebook

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

508-228-9165 Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket! The island’s premier web portal

Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. Looking for a beach? Our Beach Listings have photos, videos, and info about all the best island beaches and where to find them. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net

Call Nantucket

Island Apps Your telephone book for Nantucket

FREE download for IOS and Android Know who you want to call but need their phone number? Search by name on CALL NANTUCKET. Know what you want but not where to get it? Search by category on the up-todate and locally produced CALL NANTUCKET app. This app is free to download and easy to

Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

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: serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com

The Love Shack by Lola

774-325-5982 Open daily 10 am to 6pm 10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more! THE LOVE SHACK is welcoming back customers to their shop on Old South Wharf. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com. LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, hats, and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Made on Nantucket Open Friday-Monday 11 am to 5 pm A unique collection of jewelry, apparel, gifts, & art

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Just in at MADE ON NANTUCKET are a gorgeous collections of estate Native American jewelry and estate sterling silver Mexican jewelry with mother-of-pearl and abalone. Unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets, belt buckles — all at prices that will delight you! See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. In addition, MADE ON NANTUCKET has Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen A. Duncombe, Michelle Jhingoor, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, Amy Burrough, and Anne S. Terry. madeonnantucket.net

Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts Open Daily Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

508-228-0272 1 Orange Street

We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists. Nantucketjewelryandart.com

Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 Open Daily online & in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer

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

R Simantov Fine Jewelry

508-228-2918 & 917-324-4410 Open daily; appointments recommended 1 Old North Wharf (at Easy Street) Contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value 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.

Susan Lister Locke Gallery

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

Open Daily. Inspired and Creative Jewelry

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

Linen Service

Linen Drops

1-844-9-linens

Linen Rental Service — Avoid the hassles & leave the linens to us! Vacation linens made easy! LINEN DROPS provides resort-quality bed and bath linens for short-term vacation rental

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Mortgages & Banking

Open Monday-Friday We’ll make your dream come true!

888-225-4636 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street

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

Museums & Sites

Nantucket Historical Association Whaling Museum open daily 10 am to 5 pm Your portal to Nantucket history

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

The NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM & HADWEN HOUSE are open for the 2022 season. Reserve your time to visit and your ticket at nha.org. In this top-quality exhibition venue, you’ll 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. Don’t miss this summer’s major exhibit: Asian Treasures from the Billings Collection. The gateway film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns, showcases the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history in a 51-minute film that is a feast for the eyes. Reserve your time by purchasing a ticket online at nha.org. Don’t miss our ESSEX exhibit, and bring your children to our Discovery Center: an interactive imaginary experience. You can also visit online at nha.org

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

508-228-1885 nantucketshipwreck.org Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am to 5pm; Open daily starting July New Exhibit: Gallant Guardians drive or take a shuttle to 158 Polpis Road

Discover Nantucket’s unwavering human spirit: The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Family-friendly programs & displays appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing

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on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point & Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. The new exhibit for 2022 is Gallant Guardians: The Nantucket Lightships. Check their website for other 2022 events. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute.

Nursery

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

arrowheadnursery.com ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond the Thai House 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.

Quarterboards & Signs

Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 serving the Cape & Islands for 16 years

Rentals and Properties for Sale

ACK Distinctive Properties

508-332-8044

Find your perfect Nantucket Home ACK Distinctive Properties, LLC is committed to bringing the highest level of customer service to real estate in Nantucket, MA. Our job doesn’t end when we sign a rental agreement or close on a house. Instead, we endeavor to offer world-class service at every stage – from keeping our clients informed about market changes and events on the island to offering personalized rental services, curated sales advice, contractual work, and more. We help you enjoy your Nantucket life to its fullest and to serve your needs with the utmost integrity, discretion, and distinction. This commitment from our agents and managing partner includes providing our clients with the highest level of information. We will keep you updated on the changing nature of the Nantucket real estate market, micro-target your Nantucket area for tailored research and advice and share with you what is trending, and what is not. ackdp.com

Shoes

Native Shoes

508-221-7223 40 Straight Wharf

Open Daily Live Lightly

From the beach to the bike ride, on the rainy days and the cocktail parties at night, NATIVE SHOES makes it easy to live lightly with a thoughtful selection of ultra lightweight, easy-towear shoes for both kids and adults. Find us right next to the Hy-Line Ferry.

Respoke Open for the 2022 season Iconic designer scarves repurposed

Respoke.com 41 Straight Wharf

RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer silk into a curated collection of one-of-a-kind products featurin g hand-crafted Spanish made espadrilles. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Awarded Best of Boston 2021. Visit their Nantucket shop at 41 Straight Wharf and see what’s new for 2022! @Respokeofficial

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop OPEN FOR THE 2022 SEASON Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event. AckGrayLady.com

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Sunglasses

Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Petty Folk Art & Carving

Summer Shades

June 23-29, 2022

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Oliver Peoples, Tory Burch, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Smith, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 30 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

WE WILL ROCK YOU opens July 8 For Tickets: visit our website or call the Box Office Nantucket’s Longest Running Professional Theatre TWN has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. Their 2022 season continues with WE WILL ROCK YOU, the Queen and Ben Elton musical that features more than 20 hit songs by Queen. Tickets are on sale now: call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 or visit TheatreNantucket.org. We Will Rock You continues through August 13. AND GET YOUR TICKETS now to TWN’s sensational summer benefit: Studio 65 on August 14, featuring fun food, delicious drinks, dancing, great music, and amazing performances. theatrenantucket.org

White Heron Theatre Company THE HALF in repertory with SEE MONSTERS OF THE DEEP Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre

508-825-5268 5 North Water Street

WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s only professional Equity theater company. Their 2022 season in their theatre in the midst of the island’s historic district continues opens on June 26 with The Half, running June 26, 27, July 5-7 & 13, 14, and 17 in repertory with See Monsters of the Deep on Jun 29, 30, July 3, 10-12, & 18-20. Also through the summer season, audiences can enjoy weekend Comedy Club performances featuring a different top comedian every weekend from July 1 through September 3. Tickets for all performances & special events are available at whiteherontheatre.org or call 508-825-5268. Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make theatre truly transformative. whiteherontheatre.org

Hospital Thrift Shop

Thrift Shop

Open for its 93rd year Clothing, housewares, furniture & more

508-228-1125 17 India Street

In 1929, a small group of dedicated women volunteers established the Thrifty Shop, selling affordable, recycled men, women and children clothing, household items and furniture to benefit the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Now incorporated as THE HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP this store has donated millions to the NCH. hospitalthriftshop.org

Seconds Shop

508-228-6677

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat. & Sun. 10-4 Call about making donations Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

32 Sparks Avenue

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, open at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, house wares, 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 Fairwinds: Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. secondsshop.org

Tours - Bus

Nantucket Island Tours

Tours last 1 hour, 15 min. Departing from Greenhound Station on Washington St Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company

508-228-0334 10 Washington Street

NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the premiere transportation company on the island. In our new climate-controlled buses, you travel in style and comfort! Our friendly, fun, & informative tour guides take you away from downtown and allow you to enjoy the natural beauty Nantucket has to offer. Two different tours are offered this season: The Signature Tour, which lasts 1hour and 15 minutes, and The Westender Tour, which lasts 90 minutes. For details and to book a bus tour, visit nantucketbustours.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Gail’s Tours, Inc.

author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. Rated 5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get details & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508-422-7466. nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

Tours - Van

508-257-6557 Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Call for reservations & pickup Pickup at 25 Federal St, across from Information Bureau Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket” 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 van 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 13/4 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: if Gail is on a tour, she’ll call you back.

Tours - Walking

774-325-8972 Ghost Walks, morning exercise walks + afternoon tours. Call for Private Tours See calendar for times & where to meet Explore Nantucket: No reservations necessary

The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket. A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See Calendar of Events for date & times & descriptions. Meet the guide 10 min. early at the corner of Main & Centre sts, near the bank steps. $25 for Adults. $20 for Seniors (age 65+). $15 for Teens. $10 for ages 7-12; under 6 free. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Cash only. No reservations necessary. Private tours are available for all walks. whjamieson@gmail.com

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line Cruises

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

Guided Walking Tours

508-228-1894 Walking Tours offered by Nantucket Historical Assoc. Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. Departs at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Mon.-Sat.

Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:30 am and at the Historic Homes & Architecture Tour at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $20 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Walking tours are offered MondaySaturday to June 30; daily from July 1 to Sept. 10. nha.org

Nantucket Walkabout

June 23-29, 2022

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

Steamship Authority Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf steamshipauthority.com

508-422-7466

Book online & pickup at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History”

Nantucket Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop

Bakeries 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 egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish 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! Our traditional baked goods are preservative free and hand batched on Nantucket Island. Most of our cookies and our granola are gluten free. Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com

Nantucket Cookie Company Open Daily Decorate small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-6560 inside Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St.

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. All of our cookies are made from scratch in small batches and made to order with no preservatives. The owners are the bakers, the packers, and the shippers. Quality is our first priority. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! nantucketcookie.net

Cisco Brewers

Brewers

Open 7 Days a Week Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888

Clubs & Entertainment

Rose & Crown 508-228-2797

All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love Gluten-Free Choices Open Monday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 1:30 pm

atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. ciscobrewers.com

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

508-228-2595 Open Fri & Sat 11:30 am to 1 am AND Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 am to midnight Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun! 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub. Whether it’s live local music, guided paint nights, house DJs, big screens for games, or our notorious karaoke competitions, we have your entertainment needs covered. In-season, we have entertainment 7 days a week, with early and late-night options, so everyone has a chance to enjoy the fun. Check our website for off-season entertainment listings. Theroseandcrown.com

The Corner Table

Coffee Shops

508-228-2665 Open Daily in Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street a family–friendly community space to eat, work, & play

CORNER TABLE is a year-round café where friends + family gather to sip, nibble, and nosh the best of each season. Everyone has a seat at our table. We have everything you crave: barista crafted coffee, fresh scratch-made food, and grab + go snacks for beaching, biking, or wherever the day takes you. cornertablenantucket.com

Light Food & Take-Out

Bartlett’s Farm

Open Daily, Year Round

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Farm Grown Produce | Garden Center | Groceries | Beer & Wine | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our FARM KITCHEN offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Cook’s Cafe Open Daily for takeout Healthy Take Out — Wraps and Smoothies

Vol. 52 No. 5 • YesterdaysIsland.com 508-228-8810 6 South Beach Street

COOK’S CAFE is the way to eat healthy while you’re on Nantucket. Start your day right with one of their breakfast wraps, a toasted bagel, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a refreshing breakfast smoothie. Their Mermaid Magic Smoothie is a great way to start your day! For lunch or later, order one of COOK’S hearty wraps—there are more than 15 to choose from in two sizes, and they also have vegan specialties! All wraps are affordably priced. Go international with the “Bangkok Chicken Wrap,” the “Tokyo Curry Wrap,” the “Napoleon,” or try one of their tasty Bowls. They also have some classics: Italian, Turkey, Tuna Salad, Buffalo Chicken, and more! COOK’s smoothies make a terrific afternoon snack. You can call in or order online at cookscafenantucket.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

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

Downyflake Inside Dining & Takeout — Full Breakfast & Lunch A Nantucket Tradition for 87 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and warm, homemade doughnuts inside. The DOWNYFLAKE is a family friendly, American style diner, featuring hearty Flake favorites, such as Blueberry Pancakes and Biscuits & Gravy. The menu also includes daily made soups, salads, deli sandwiches and comfort food entrees. The DOWNYFLAKE has comfy indoor dining, plus the entire menu is available to go at the Take-Out Window. Open daily: Mon.-Sat. 7 am to 2 pm (with lunch items 11 am to 2 pm) and Sun. 7 am to 1 pm. thedownyflake.com

Easy Street Cantina Sun.-Thur. from 8 am-10 pm & Fri. & Sat. 8 am-2 am Enjoy our Spacious Patio. Call ahead for pickup or delivery

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

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is celebrating its 31st season as a merging of award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill & Tacos Tacos. 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. Call or order online for contact-less payment, pickup at our window, or delivery islandwide. Take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-andcheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Call ahead for pickup or delivery. We have indoor dining PLUS a spacious outdoor patio. We accept Apple Pay, Wallet, and other app-based payments. EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Indoor & Outside Dining Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available 27 Fairgrounds Road

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials. Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their char-grilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes! They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com

Foggy Nantucket Call in your order or order online Nantucket’s Best BBQ + Fabulous Pizzas

508-680-1737 147 Orange Street

Whether you’re ordering for one or need a meal for your family & friends, FOGGY NANTUCKET is the place to get your BBQ and pizza. Mix & match to keep everyone happy! They prepare their marinara daily, and make and age their own pizza dough – both Thick Deep Dish (Pan) and Thin Crust. The owners grew up down South, and they know BBQ – they like it smokysweet. They dry rub and smoke all the meats with hickory wood, and all of the burnt ends go into the beans. They offer amazing sides to pair with BBQ or Pizza or both! Salads are made to order using only the freshest ingredients with house made dressings. Their fresh Slaw and Potato salads tastes just like the favorites you remember. Island kids love Foggy Nantucket’s housemade Mac-n-Cheese. And their freshly baked garlic knots are positively addicting! FoggyNantucket.com

Nantucket Bake Shop Freshly Baked Treats Open Monday-Saturday from 6:30 am to 1:30 pm

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. For breakfast, try our egg sandwiches, fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, & danish accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat

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chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. Nantucketbakeshop.com

Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Open Mon.-Fri. 11am to 7pm & Saturday 4 to 7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. Check siamtogonantucket.com for ordering groceries online. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 Open Monday-Saturday from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Full menu available for takeout Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more. Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for 20 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & Instagram @sophietspizza and on the website. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

Cisco Brewers

Live Entertainment

Open 7 Days a Week Live Entertainment Is Back - check website for schedule

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. ciscobrewers.com

Bartlett’s Farm

Markets 508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

Open Daily, Year Round

Farm Grown Produce, Garden Center, Groceries, Beer & Wine, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner To Go A 7th generation family farm growing fresh vegetables on 200 acres of historic Nantucket farm land. Find our full service grocery store onsite with specialty items like quality meats, artisanal cheeses and dairy, olive oils, organic snacks, and more. Order groceries and made to order foods online at Bartlettsfarm.com. Peruse our selection of ‘well-farmed’ wines, craft beers and ciders. Our Farm kitchen offers take-out breakfast sandwiches, muffins, pastries, coffee and tea…for lunch we have sandwiches, lobster rolls, clam chowder...dinner specials include roast turkey, veggie curry, and prime rib dinner. Grab lunch on your way to the beach, or food and beverages for your BBQ on the way home. Bartlett’s Farm, Who’s Your Farmer? bartlettsfarm.com

Bistro at Home

Restaurants

Menu online & @nantucketbistroathome “Eat and happiness will follow!”

508-901-1858 Pickup at 16 Fair Street

Chefs Ruth and Tim Pitts are now offering many of your favorite dishes from Centre Street Bistro for Curbside Pickup at a new location: 16 Fair Street. You can see their menu of Bistro dishes and specials at BISTRO at HOME. All their dishes are made with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Call or text for current days and hours AND to order. Follow them on Instagram @nantucketbistroathome nantucketbistro.com

The Brotherhood of Thieves

508-228-2551 Serving continuously every day from 11:30 am, Kitchen closes at 10pm Good food. Good drinks. Good company. 23 Broad Street

Whether you are a first-time or returning visitor to Nantucket, THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, must be on your To Do List! This landmark island eatery, offers 3 dining areas—a downstairs pub echoing a 1840s Whaling tavern, a second floor Cisco Kitchen & Bar with a surf shack vibe, and an outdoor patio—all in the heart of downtown Nantucket. THE BROTHERHOOD menu features fresh salads, a dozen appetizers, hearty burgers & sandwiches, their famous curly fries, and entrees featuring fish, chicken, and steak. To accompany your meal, THE BROTHERHOOD serves Cisco & other craft beers on draft, wines by the glass & by the bottle, and more than a dozen signature cocktails. And just wait until their Notch Bar opens on the second floor! brotherhoodnantucket.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide The Chanticleer Lunch daily from 11:30am to 1:30pm Reservations strongly recommended

508-257-4499 Dinner nightly from 5:30 to 9pm 9 New Street, Siasconset

Originally opened as a small tea house at the turn of the century, THE CHANTICLEER is now one of the premier restaurants on Nantucket. One of the most romantic destinations on-island, you may linger here over an intimate lunch in the Rose Garden or come together with family and friends for a convivial dinner in one of our personal dining rooms: al fresco on warm evenings. The lush gardens produce organic herbs, flowers, berries, and seasonal vegetables for the kitchen. An extensive wine list features some of the finest wines in the world. Chef Jeff Worster creates seasonal menus celebrating New England’s abundant local offerings from land and sea with a firm anchor in classic techniques and a penchant for cross-cultural meanderings to all corners of the globe. chanticleernantucket.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

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

Downyflake Inside Dining & TakeoutFull Breakfast & Lunch A Nantucket Tradition for 87 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and warm, homemade doughnuts inside. The DOWNYFLAKE is a family friendly, American style diner, featuring hearty Flake favorites, such as Blueberry Pancakes and Biscuits & Gravy. The menu also includes daily made soups, salads, deli sandwiches and comfort food entrees. The DOWNYFLAKE has comfy indoor dining, plus the entire menu is available to go at the TakeOut Window. Open daily: Mon.-Sat. 7 am to 2 pm (with lunch items 11 am to 2 pm) and Sun. 7 am to 1 pm. thedownyflake.com

Dune Serving Dinner Nightly from 5:30 pm ; Bar Opens at 5 pm

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

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

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 Open Fri & Sat 11:30 am to 1 am AND Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 am to midnight Indoor & Outdoor Dining ~ Takeout Available 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Eat indoors or on our sidewalk. And you can order online for takeout. Check theroseandcrown.com for current hours, menus, & daily specials. theroseandcrown.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265 Open Monday-Saturday from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Full menu available for takeout Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for 20 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & Instagram @sophietspizza and on the website. Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

The Summer House Beachside Bistro

508-257-4542 Lunch & dinner from 11:30 am to 8 pm Beachside, below the bluff in Siasconset Where moonlight & love songs are never out of date!

Join us for casual alfresco dining nestled in the dunes along Sconset Beach, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Dine on the patio, or at our lively bar, and enjoy a Nantucket classic. Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 am with last seating at 8 pm. thesummerhouse.com/restaurants

The Summer House Restaurant Serving dinner from 5 to 10 pm Dinner and Piano Bar; Lunch Sat & Sun

EASY STREET CANTINA is open for the season on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. Call ahead for pickup or delivery. Our spacious patio is open for dining, and we have distanced indoor dining. 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. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. We accept Apple Pay, Wallet, and other app-based payments. EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am Indoor & Outside Dining Affordable Family Dining 27 Fairgrounds Road

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze while you enjoy outdoor dining, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by daily specials. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com

Petrichor Wine Bar Open from 5 pm Dinner, cocktails, largest selection of wines by the glass

617-283-9933 130 Pleasant Street

PETRICHOR is a Nantucket’s Wine Bar for people who love to discover new grapes, blends, and regions. We have dozens of wines by the glass or by the bottle: sparkling, white, rose, and red wines that are refreshing and interesting as well as selections of particular distinction. Petrichor also offers a number of spirits—malts, bourbons, a rotating selection of seasonal beer, and dessert wines—on a rotating basis. Stop by and try something from our new cockail menu. Our 2022 dinner menu has delicious dishes to pair with our sensation libations. Call us for private parties and tastings. petrichorwinebar.com

508-257-9976 17 Ocean Ave.

On a bluff overlooking the Atlantic, where moonlight and lovesongs are never out of date, The Summer House offers fabulous contemporary American cuisine, accompanied by the romantic sounds of our piano. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. Cocktails are served in the piano bar until 1 a.m. thesummerhouse.com/restaurants

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Sun.-Thur. from 8 am-10 pm & Fri. & Sat. 8 am-2 am corner of Easy & Broad sts. Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day!

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Nantucket Vineyard

Vineyard 508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Open daily Fine Nantucket wines

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

Current Vintage

Wine & Spirits

Open daily Wine • Clothing • Home • Gifts • Provisions

508-228-5073 4 Easy Street

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10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets $23 at the door 10 AM to 5 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Is Open Learn about shipwrecks around Nantucket & the brave life savers in this museum at 158 Polpis Rd. Tickets at the door. EganMaritime.org 10:30 to 11 AM - Preschool Story Time for Ages 3+ Join us for a story time featuring new & classical tales. Space limited; tickets at the Weezie Desk 30 min before the program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 11 AM - Getting Gooey Class for Ages 6+ Bubble Bath Play Dough, Slime, to Kinetic Sand: this class will ensure that your house stays clean while we make the mess at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. Reserve a spot at 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com 11 AM to 1 PM - Oyster Tour Cruise up harbor aboard the Wampum to a Nantucket Oyster Farm and learn what goes into getting these delicacies from farm to table. Departs again at 1:30 PM. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 2 PM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Part 2 of this hike is a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037. 6 to 8:30 PM - Dungeons & Dragons An evening of fun and adventure with one of the most famous fantasy tabletop role-playing games of all time. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Knitting Group A fun, relaxed place to share your projects with like-minded people or learn new techniques. Attendees must wear a mask. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:45 PM - Shawkemo Hills Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Shawkemo Hills offers a hiking experience through a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. From a high spot on this hike, see and learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor and inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6:45 PM - Endeavor Sunset Sail Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 7:30 PM - See Monsters of The Deep by White Heron Theatre Hang on to your seats for a true-ish Nantucket mystery! The quiet, unassuming Morton Plank is haunted by a childhood memory of a boating accident. He sets out on his boat to face his fear & discover the truth. Innovative theatricality with great storytelling creates a show full of magic & fun. White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water St. tickets at 508-825-5268 or WhiteHeronTheatre.org 8 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk - Cemetery Route A 1 1/3 mile, 90 min. walk featuring the island’s 2 most haunted hotels, $25; $20 seniors(65+); $15 for teens; $10 for ages 7-12. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 min early. 774-325-8972

THURSDAY, JUNE 30 Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina Savor the island’s best wings at the best price: full basket (16) for $15.95 or half basket (8) for $9.95. Easy Street Cantina corner of Easy St & Steamboat Wharf. 8 AM - Stump Swamp/Norwood Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout A mashup of island terrain; forest, upland meadows, small ponds, a former cranberry bog, & one of the island’s true flowing streams. A 90-120 min. dual property

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hike, depending on group interest. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 AM - Nantucket in Bloom Walk A 2-mi, nonstop, exercise walk with historic commentary past historic mansions & beautiful gardens of Nantucket Town. Gather 10 min early at Main & Centre sts, by bank. $25; $20 65+; $15 for teens; $10 ages 7-12. Cash Only. 774-325-8972 9:30 AM - Getting Gooey Class for Ages 6+ Bubble Bath Play Dough, Slime, to Kinetic Sand: this class will ensure that your house stays clean while we make the mess at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. Reserve a spot at 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com 9:45 to 10:15 AM - NanPuppets at the Atheneum Stories and fun. Tickets at the Weezie desk on the first-come-first-served when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encozuraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM to 5 PM - Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Is Open Learn about shipwrecks around Nantucket & the brave life savers in this museum at 158 Polpis Rd. Tickets at the door. EganMaritime.org 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Learn all about Nantucket history, see the collection of scrimshaw, hear the audio tour all in a world-class museum at 13 Broad St. Tickets $23 at the door 11 AM - Working with Clay! Ages 6 & up A ceramics class to teach kids various sculpting techniques while creating bowls, planters, garden bells, coasters, candle holders, & more. Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. Reserve a spot at 508-680-1553 or BarnabysNantucket.com 11 AM to 12 PM - Free Tours of the Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery Learn about shellfish production, fishery enhancement, oyster restoration, water quality work, eelgrass, & more at the Town’s Brant Point Shellfish Hatchery. Limited to 15 people so pre-registration is necessary. Register 2 weeks before each date at Nantucket-MA.gov/691/Brant-Point-Shellfish-Hatchery 11 AM to 1 PM - Oyster Tour Cruise up harbor aboard the Wampum to a Nantucket Oyster Farm and learn what goes into getting these delicacies from farm to table. Departs again at 1:30 PM. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 12:45 PM - Linda Loring Nature Foundation Hike with Nantucket Walkabout LLNF’s publicly accessible property has easy trails thru sandplain grasslands, coastal shrublands, & along the North Head of Long Pond in sight of an active osprey nest. 110 Eel Point Road. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 4 PM - Oyster Tour Join the Nantucket Land Council for an educational trip with Shearwater’s Captain Max Perkins, NLC Executive Director Emily Molden, Nantucket Waterkeeper RJ Turcotte, and Oyster Farmer Simon Edwardes for a tour of Head of the Harbor & exploration of Fifth Bend Oyster Farm. Learn about oysters & their role in the ecology of the harbor. Reserve your spot: 508-228-7037 5 to 7 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037. 6 to 7 PM - Free ELL Classes Beginner & Intermediate English classes for those seeking to improve their English. ccreighton@nantucketatheneum.org. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:45 PM - Endeavor Sunset Sail Enjoy a stunning sunset from the water & enjoy waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at 508-228-5585 or at EndeavorSailing.com continued on page 38

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7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 7:30 PM - See Monsters of The Deep by White Heron Theatre Hang on to your seats for a true-ish Nantucket mystery! The quiet, unassuming Morton Plank is haunted by a childhood memory of a boating accident. He sets out on his boat to face his fear & discover the truth. Innovative theatricality with great storytelling creates a show full of magic & fun. White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water St. tickets at 508-825-5268 or WhiteHeronTheatre.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

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8 AM - Smooth Hummocks Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Smooth Hummocks is Nantucket’s version of the Midwest’s prairies complete with rare wildflowers and grasses that thrive in sandy, nutrient-poor soil. Smooth Hummocks is a fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach us. 508-4227466 WalkNantucket.com 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 to 11 AM - Whaling History Tour See the remaining relics from the Whaling Era and learn what life was like aboard a Whale Ship. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve a seat, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours again at 1 & 3 pm 11 AM - Mosaic Art for Ages 6+ Kids will enjoy the process of designing a mosaic using an array of colorful tiles to

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create a pattern of decorative art at Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. Reserve a spot at 508-680-1553 or BarnabysNantucket.com 11 AM to 1 PM - Oyster Tour Cruise up harbor aboard the Wampum to a Nantucket Oyster Farm and learn what goes into getting these delicacies from farm to table. Departs again at 1:30 PM. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:15 AM - The Signature Historic Tour A narrated tour of historic sites in town, Old Mill, Oldest House, Sconset Village, Sankaty Head Lighthouse & more with knowledgeable guides in new air-conditioned buses. Learn about Nantucket’s history. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Again at 1 pm & 2:45pm. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - Ice Cream Cruise Family Fun! Relax and enjoy some ice cream on this scenic Harbor Tour. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Departs again at 1 PM, 2:15 PM, & 4 PM. Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037 11:30 - The Westender Tour A 2-1/2 hr tour of the West End of Nantucket. Visit Madaket, then travel to the Cisco area with stops at Bartlett's Farm & Cisco Brewers. Tickets & departure: 10 Washington St. Nantucketbustours.com or 508-228-0334. 2 PM - Beechwood Farm Loop with Nantucket Walkabout This property in Polpis shares elements of maritime or coastal heathlands habitat: native tree species, meadows, & wetlands. You’ll feel you’re exploring Yoda’s home swamp planet of Dagobah from Star Wars. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 5 PM - Art Opening for “Modern Epic Gigantic Artworks” show Opening reception for an exhibition in Artists Association of Nantucket’s Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. All art will be at least 24 x 24 inches. The show will be on display to August 1. The Big Gallery is open daily 10 am to 5 pm. 5 to 7 PM - Live Music with Sean Lee Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:15 to 6:15 PM - Cocktail Cruise Enjoy breathtaking harbor views and cocktails with family and friends. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Reservations: shearwaterexcursions.com or 508-228-7037. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your own wine or favorite beverage and enjoy some of the finest sunsets aboard the Minke. Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037 9 PM - White Heron Comedy Club Featuring World Gone Crazy ft. Brian Glowacki at the White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. 508-825-5268 WhiteHeronTheatre.org 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Brian Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 Market is a great way to peruse some of Nantucket’s artistic talent. Local vendors include ceramics, weaving, jewelry, photography, painting and more. Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmers and Artisan Market, Cambridge and Union Street. info@sustainablenantucket.org 508-228-3399 SustainableNantucket.org 11 AM - 4th of July Getting Gooey! Ages 6 & Up This class is all things messy! From making Bubble Bath Play Dough, Slime, to Kinetic Sand, this class will ensure that your house stays clean while we make the mess! (Ages 6 and up) Barnaby’s Toy & Art Shack, 12 Oak Street. 508-680-1553 BarnabysNantucket.com 11 AM to 1 PM - Oyster Tour Cruise up harbor aboard the Wampum to a Nantucket Oyster Farm and learn what goes into getting these delicacies from farm to table. Departs again at 1:30 PM. Reservations: ShearwaterExcursions.com or 508-228-7037

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