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Conducting an Orchestra Writing Process of Alex Marzano-Lesnevich

by Catherine Macallister Lovers of literature rejoice! The Eighth Annual Nantucket Book Festival is just around the corner. With events for all ages, more than 50 distinguished authors will call Nantucket home for three days from June 13 to 16, as they share their works with readers and writers. This year more than 35 events will be held over this weekend: everything from author panels to children’s story times with a variety of free events and a handful of ticketed events.

This year’s festival is welcoming a wide variety of authors including some frequent festival guests like Elin Hildebrand with her new historical fiction book Summer of ‘69, Nat Philbrick with his historical non-fiction book, In the Hurricane’s Eye, and Blue Balliet’s young adult mystery, Out of the Wild Night, to name a few. The festival will also welcome Alexandria (Alex) MarzanoLesnevich author of The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir, a non-fiction narrative that explores the true-crime murder and case of a young boy, the complex nature of his killer, and the author’s experience and realizations as a law student studying this case. Through the deeply personal and powerful account of the past, the reader learns the ways in which Marzano-Lesnevich’s own personal trauma is woven into this murder case through stories and memories. Immense research of more than 30,000 documents, court hearings and memories culminate in the intense, provocative non-fiction memoir that seeks to understand the way in which we must try to understand ourselves and connect to the larger picture of what we encounter in our lives.

Readers will find themselves swept into the Nantucket of summers past, seeing the changes of the island through the eyes of Marzano-Lesnevich, who vacationed here as a child. “I love Mitchell’s� recalls Marzano-Lesnevich

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ISLAND PAIRINGS

A Literary Feast

by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Épernay The sun is finally brightly shining, and you have your favorite beach blanket ready to go in your newly monogrammed tote from Blue Beetle. Your pile of recommended summer reads by local bookworm Tim Ehrenberg and your friends at Nantucket Bookworks and Mitchell’s Book Corner are conveniently located tableside for easy access on your way out the door to spend a relaxing afternoon at Surfside Beach.

Reading a book takes our mind on an adventure like none we could ever possibly have ourselves. The words we read are the heart and soul of someone else...in a sense, we get a taste of what the writer is trying to tell us, and, if the “meal” is good, we continue to read more. The same can be said about enjoying a glass of wine and feasting on what the winemaker has prepared.

In honor of the 8th annual Nantucket Book Festival, here are some perfect pairings of notable reads from some of this year’s literary luminaries, along with a liquid refreshment to enjoy while celebrating your feast of words.

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Local resident Elin Hilderbrand is all about community. As you turn the pages of any of her books, you feel as though you are on Nantucket and part of the summer social scene. Summer of ’69 is her first historical novel and details the lives of four siblings who typically summer on Nantucket yet are derailed due to the conflicts of the era in which it is based. Politics aside, this will surely be a page-turner as you read the family secrets and issues that unfold.

Celebrating the release of this locally based saga should be toasted with none other than a rosé wine from our island’s winery. Nantucket Vineyard Rosé is a beautiful wine made in the style of Provence, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. The wine is grown and made in Oregon as collaboration between the team at Nantucket Vineyard and Barrel 42 in Southern Oregon. This mouthwatering rosé will take you from beach to patio and back again and hopefully will last as long as your novel. continued on page 10

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Hedge of Roses

by Robert P. Barsanti We got lucky.

My son graduated high school on an electric blue sky day that some father of the bride bought with his soul and a platinum American Express card. The lilacs had popped, as had the irises. The ducks have grown and are waddling across Madaket Road. Every other pickup truck is pulling a trailer filled with ten thousand dollars of mowing equipment, and summer has settled into the cooler air. The graduates stepped to the tick-tock of Pomp and Circumstance into Mary P. Walker Auditorium. Soon enough, the wheel will spin again, the ball will fall on white, and the tops of the elm trees will disappear into the fog. Not today.

Today, despite the finger-wagging of a principal who dearly wanted to be swinging a ruler, the auditorium broke into hoots and roars. A graduate’s name was called; she stepped forward and got her diploma and then a handshake from the superintendent and another from the principal. While her family cried and screamed and hollered. She may not know how lucky she is. But someone in the audience from Lithuania, from Jamaica, from Salvador, knew how fortunate he was to be sitting on Nantucket watching her get a diploma. She had taken a step to being a nurse, or a teacher, or a cop; the door had opened and she could walk through to a life of paychecks, health insurance, and eight hours of sleep. We got lucky, they screamed at the impacted principal. We got lucky.

Today, 136 young people, still in two colors, were lined up in six rows and accepted their diplomas in 45 minutes. A lucky three of their family got seats up close, but the rest sat in the back, or lined up against the walls, or climbed the stairs to the control room, or played with their kids up near the windows.

Today, the Mary P. Walker Auditorium was filled beyond capacity and we were lucky to be there.

These graduates have been on stage for most of their lives. Even in a class of 136, they have been inside the hedge of the community for years. We have seen the games and the plays and the concerts for years. We watched

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Outdoor painting festival around the island with new wet works for sale every day in the Artists Association Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Presented by AAN. 11 AM to 12 PM - Rowland Folger Join museum staff members Andrea Wulffleff and Allison Levy for a look at early basket maker, Rowland Folger and the early days of lightship baskets. $7 (free to members). Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. 508-228-1177 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Taco Bar Featuring taco bar + salad bar, pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Salad Bar alone: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 12 PM - Elin Hilderbrand with Robin Kall: Summer of ‘69 Throw on your bell bottoms, Pucci dress, or tie-dye and join Elin Hilderbrand and Robin Kall as they immerse themselves in the spirit of the ‘60s & discuss Elin’s new novel over lunch. Hear stories that didn’t make it into the book. Tickets $125.

NantucketBookFestival.org Nantucket Book Festival Event 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 1:30 to 2 PM - Father’s Day music with Paul Connors Country music by Hank Williams. Cowboy music by Alan Lomax, Gene Autry & Roy Rodgers. Saltmarsh, 81 Washington Street Extension.

1:30 to 2:15 PM - Free Author Talk: Nat Philbrick with Mindy Todd Internationally acclaimed author &historian Philbrick will discuss his 3rd book about the American Revolution In the Hurricane’s Eye. Quaker Meeting House, 7 Fair Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 3 to 4:30 PM - Free Author Talk: Ella Wall Prichard with Janet Schulte The sub-title to Prichard’s Reclaiming Joy is “a primer for widows.” She will be in

conversation with Janet Schulte. Reception to follow. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. NantucketBookFestival.org Nantucket Book Festival Event 3 to 7 PM - Paul Nelson Band Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5 to 7 PM - Wine Wanderings of France & Italy Discover why sometimes staying true to the classic wines of France and Italy is the best option. Join Justin Stone, with Taub Family Wines, as he showcases a selection of family-owned wines from Burgundy to Brunello and beyond. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 EpernayWines.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 PM - California Suite by Neil Simon Theatre Workshop of Nantucket presents this classic comedy at Bennett Hall, 62 Center Street. Tickets at 508-228-4305 or at TheatreNantucket.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-2287037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Authors in Bars - Nantucket Hotel Join several of this year’s authors after-hours at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. Cash bar. A Nantucket Book Festival Event continued on page 8

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New Discoveries

by Catherine Macallister Visitors of the Nantucket Whaling Museum will have the chance to explore a new exhibit featuring the work of early American artists, some that has been forgotten or not been available to public for decades. The Williams Forsyth gallery opens this Saturday, June 15 and is the newest addition to the Whaling Museum. Their inaugural exhibit, Two Hundred Years of American Art on Nantucket: Pairings from the NHA and Private Collections will display about forty works by 19th and 20th century artists. William Trost Richardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; painting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nantucket Shoreâ&#x20AC;? is one of the many featured paintings that will be on display. Other artists include Wendell Macy, George Inness, Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin, Anne Ramsdell Congdon.

Guest curator for the exhibit, Dr. Anne Classen Knutson is an art historian and summer resident of over 30 years. Dr. Knutson was first approached in February 2018 to curate the exhibition describing her findings and research as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;revelation.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;So much has not been done,â&#x20AC;? she remarks, surprised at the amount of early American artists that found their way to Nantucket but whose paintings and histories have been lost. The exhibit will feature some of the best pieces from the NHA as well as pieces from private collections, found by the Friends of NHA and Dr. Knutson herself. The private and public pieces will be paired and configured to tell a story that brings museumgoers through 200 years of local art by exceptional artists. Dr. Knutson hopes that she has revealed â&#x20AC;&#x153;interesting and new storiesâ&#x20AC;? within the exhibit. The journey through the gallery will include themes like the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sconset area or â&#x20AC;&#x153;artists retreat,â&#x20AC;? portraits of Coffin family members that Dr. Knutson has reunited and needlework pieces by two young girls. Additionally, the exhibit draws attention to â&#x20AC;&#x153;the number of remarkable women who painted on Nantucket and who people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about,â&#x20AC;? something that Dr. Knutson hopes to continue researching.

The biggest take away from this new exhibit? Dr. Knutson hopes that people will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;thinking more art historically and looking more closelyâ&#x20AC;? at the paintings and viewers will consider â&#x20AC;&#x153;light, atmosphere and, space.â&#x20AC;? Previously Dr. Knutson has presented shows at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The High Museum, and the Guggenheim, and while the Williams Forsyth Gallery will be a smaller venue, guests of the exhibit can expect the same caliber of research and maybe â&#x20AC;&#x153;a little experiment.â&#x20AC;? Going beyond the traditional biographical information provided for art pieces, Dr. Knutson hopes to inspire viewers to â&#x20AC;&#x153;think outside the boxâ&#x20AC;? and make connections between paired paintings as they make their way through the gallery.

Through her careful work, Dr. Knutson will be shining a light on pieces of forgotten Nantucket history and creating connections to prestigious American artists who spent time on the Island.

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Pre-registration Required:508-228-9198. Member Price $10. MariaMitchell.org 8 AM - 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 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, .

508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 to 9:45 AM - Free Talk with Kirk Wallace Johnson Johnson discusses The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century, a book that takes ornithology and master fly-tying to the heights of international espionage and high crime. Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 9 AM to 1 PM - Free Children’s Storytimes and Authors Tent Stories read in multiple languages on the half-hour; plus authors from Nantucket and New England gathering under the Garden tent to talk with readers about the books. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn.

Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15, 1, 2:15, 4, 5:15.

10 AM - Biodiversity Walks with Dr. Sarah Bois Explore the unique, native sandplain grassland and coastal heathland flora & fauna at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation property. $10.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life. Part of a long term research project, this is interesting for all ages. Registration required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket past & present, and events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894. nha.org Repeated at 1:30 pm 11 to 11:45 AM - Free Talk with Craig Johnson The Longmire series books are rich in landscape, characters, & history of the West.

Hear the author speak in Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. Nantucket Book Fest Event 11 to 11:45 AM - Free Mystery Panel: The Art of Great Story Telling Mystery authors Steve Axelrod, Blue Balliett, and Cherie Burns tell their stories.

Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Fish Fry Featuring fish fry + salad bar, pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Salad Bar alone: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 12 to 12:45 PM - Free Talk with Deborah Landau Descriptions of Deborah Landau’s prize-winning poetry collections vary from “gorgeous lyricism” to “dark comedy” or “ killer wit.” Her poetry speaks vitally to us in time of need. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 12 to 1:30 PM - Fiction for the Ages: Miller, Carpenter, and Burnham Schwartz It’s hard to imagine 3 novels covering a wider range of characters geographically, chronologically, and creatively. Hear a conversation about how their compelling characters come to life, while you enjoy a delicious lunch. Nantucket Culinary, 22 Federal Street. $125. 508-228-2665 Nantucket Book Festival Event continued on page 13

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Stay Classy Not Trashy Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation Whether you are a year round resident, a seasonal homeowner, or a summer visitor renting for a week, Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waste disposal system affects you.

Did you know that the island used to get rid of much of its trash by openly burning it at the Madaket landfill? Those days may be long gone, but we are still trying to settle on the best solution to a trashy problem.

Back in 1986, Town officials selected composting over shipping waste off-island for incineration. The Rhode Island firm, Waste Options, currently manages the solid waste composting facility on the island. Household trash is run through a composting digester and turned into compost over the course of several days. The compost is then available (for free) at the entrance to the dump.

Nantucketers have been separating out recycling since 1996: first by the various plastics, tin, glass, paper (newspaper vs office paper), and cardboard.

This mandatory recycling program won accolades in 2009 when the island was recognized by a national advocacy group for obtaining a 92% recycling rate: a rate, at the time, higher than the previous winner, San Francisco.

A lot has changed about recycling since then. Most notable, China has stopped taking a lot of recyclables, including most papers and many plastics.

Many communities around the country have suspended their recycling programsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a devastating environmental blow. However, Nantucket is looking to how we can make changes and remain sustainable long term. One solution is an overhaul to our current waste system.

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A Literary Feast from page 4

Join Elin and enjoy this wine at the Cisco Send-Off on Sunday, June 16. No tickets are required for this event; cash bar.

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If you have ever had to hold onto your humanity in the midst of crisis in your life, then you need to read Rebecca Makkaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Great Believers. This book intertwines stories that take you through the heartbreak of the AIDS crisis in the modern world through its outbreak and legacy, along with the characters fight to find goodness in spite of this epidemic.

In celebration of Pride month, this book is most apropos served with Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot. This gorgeous, rich, mouth-filling wine offers expressive aromas of blueberry and plum. The finish is long, velvety and full of rich, satisfying tannin. This layered wine is perfect with the layers of the stories found in this book.

Rebecca Makkai and Tim Ehrenberg will be having a conversation about her book at the Methodist Church on Saturday, June 15 at noon (free event).

MYSTERIOUS COWBOY Author Craig Johnson has written a series of fictional mystery novels about Sheriff Walt Longmire based in Wyoming. His books have become the basis for Longmire, the hit Netflix original drama. Rich with landscape, characters, and history of the West, you will enjoy the exciting action and hard lessons learned when the stakes are high in each of these novels.

A good cowboy-based read would not be complete without a snifter of Balcones Single Malt Texas Whisky. This classic edition is the first of a handful of spirits made by this producer to create something original and authentic in the heart of Waco, Texas. Emphasizing grain to glass by using Texas grown malted barley, this hard to find spirit will have you hailing â&#x20AC;&#x153;yippee-ki-yayâ&#x20AC;? with every sip and turn of the page with this pairing.

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The waters of Nantucket give us more than fresh fish to eat, but are we destroying the ecosystem that provides so much? Sylvia Earle, legendary oceanographer and deep-sea explorer, chronicles in her book Blue Hope how the oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ecosystems are being destroyed by climate change, overfishing, and pollution. Amazing photography combine with inspirational insights in this tribute to Mother Ocean.

A wine to sip while enjoying this book about the sea is Robert-Denogent Macon Villages â&#x20AC;&#x153;Les Sardines.â&#x20AC;? Made from 100% Chardonnay, this wine hails from the Mâconnais region of southern Burgundy in France. The forty-year old grapes are grown on limestone soil and have been a work of many generations. As stewards of the land, this wine is made with minimal intervention and aged two winters on oak before release. It offers a tremendous value, with wonderful richness on the palate and impressive complexity.

Enjoy a conversation with Sylvia Earle and Michael Schulder, of the Wavemaker podcast, at the Methodist Church on Saturday, June 15 at 3pm With glass in one hand and book in the other, we raise a toast to the authors and winemakers who create the stories that we allow into our lives and hope to share with others along the way. Cheers!

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Hedge of Roses from page 5

them scoop ice cream, mow lawns, and rent bicycles. We have been to the birthday parties and fishing derbies and victory parades. We have been lucky in that.

We are also lucky to be in a community that will put its money behind its kids. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are handed to the graduates over the course of this last week. We give money for tools, we give money for trade schools and for pilots and veterinarians and for gardeners.

Today, we are on Nantucket and there is work. Those twenty young people who chose employment could be sure that, as long as there was a bed for them, there would be three jobs and another calling every night. Lawns need cutting, brunch needs serving, and rooms need vacuuming. If you could work, and if you could stay, and if you stayed lucky, there would be money, work, and a life out here on the sandbar. The average salary of a bartender on Nantucket exceeds the median salary of a 34-year-old Middlebury College graduate. Today.

Next year, Nantucket will graduate more than 150 students for the first time ever. Nothing on the island was built for this many graduates and family members, save for the football field. Next year, everyone will be staring at the sky, hoping for more luck. But not today.

Today, under a timeless, still blue sky, parties will blossom in back yards and front rooms. The privileged will light cigars, the rest of us will drink beers and lean back in the chair. The debris dribbles off of the table: cold cuts, celery stalks, and chocolate cake with cream cheese. The empty wine bottles stand idle in a box, while the others float in melting ice with the seltzer and the Bud Lite. Against the wall, an eight-foot banner proclaims “Congratulations.” The young men and women sit in a circle, planning and plotting, under the blessing. But the old people know who the sign is really for.

Those lucky ones stand together behind the buffet, wine glass in one hand, rabbit’s foot in the other. Some nights the baby never stopped crying.

Some days the dark and angry angels harried him. Some days were punctuated with slammed doors and thrown bags. But, every time he fell on the ice, he got up. Every time he went out to a party, he came back. Every time he fell asleep, he woke up. The grades dipped and soared, the attendance stayed steady, and the finish line passed under his feet. They look at him, alive, whole, well, and bless themselves: “We got lucky.”

Someday, not today, we won’t be lucky. The sharks and orcas will fin the beaches and hunt the seals. The phone calls will stop and the hammers will stop and the mowers will stop. Then the yard sales will sell those expensive mowers, and the surfboards, and the t-shirts before everything goes to the dump and everyone goes on the boat. The wind will increase, the water will rise, and the sky will descend. Not today.

And on that day, Nantucketers will look to each other. They will reach to each other, as they always have, and pull. When the water drains and the sky clears, they will return to the work of the island: each other. None of those graduates will ever be alone Today, the graduates dispersed from the stage with five roses. They gave them to the people who have helped them the most. They knit themselves to us with red buds, green stems, and appreciation. Grandparents, parents, friends, and the woodshop instructor all were bound together in a hedge of roses. Today, we got lucky.

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Led by Egan’s Manager of Maritime Education, Evan Schwanfelder, a talented group of island actors and performers will bring to life the dramatic, captivating tales of ill-fated vessels navigating Nantucket’s unforgivable shoals, the brave rescues by the island’s heroic lifesavers, and some unsolved, chilling mysteries at sea.

Through theatrical performance and sensational storytelling, patrons will be enchanted, enthralled, and engrossed in the stories that comprise Nantucket’s seafaring legacy and maritime heritage.

Schwanfelder is curating a new line-up of shipwreck stories and sea shanties, while also interweaving irreplaceable tales and treasured songs.

“We are looking forward to keeping the traditions of the event alive and holding onto the stories that everyone knows and loves. But we are eager to reveal the new tales and song additions at this special annual event,” Schwanfelder explained.

Join Egan Maritime for an unforgettable night of storytelling, an opportunity to sing shanties passed through generations of salty mariners, and a chance to experience the island’s maritime heritage in an authentic way at a memorable venue. Tickets are $40 ($30 for members of Egan Maritime) at 508-228-2505 or at eganmaritime.org. Libations and lite fare will be served when the doors open at 5:30pm.

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Events & Entertainment Subject to change without notice

Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 8

1 to 1:45 PM - Free Talk with Neel Patel Patel’s debut short story collection If You See Me, Don’t Say Hi makes readers confront their most deeply held stereotypes.. The author speaks in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 1 to 1:45 PM - Free Talk: Elaine Weiss with Mindy Todd In The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote award-winning journalist Weiss tells how suffragists, anti-suffragists, lobbyists, and lawmakers descended on Nashville in 1920 in a fight to make Tennessee the final state to ratify the 19th amendment. Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 1 to 5 PM - Biological Collections Open Hours Ginger Andrews, Field Ornithologist, opens the Maria Mitchell Association Research Center as a space for anyone to interact with and learn about biological collections, collaborate on group projects, do research, or look through a microscope.

Maria Mitchell Association, 4 Vestal Street. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 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. A fascinating island ecosystem with many things to teach. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 2 to 2:45 PM - Free Talk with Dave Cullen Journalist Dave Cullen was one fo the first on the scene at Columbine High School, but two bouts of PTSD caused Cullen to cover later tragedies from a distance. Parkland is the moving, intimate account of extraordinary teenager survivors who became activists. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Nantucket Book Festival Event 3 to 3:45 PM - Free Talk with Lea Carpenter Red, White, Blue combines the tension of a psychological thriller with the sensitivity of an insightful memoir. Hear how Carpenter beguiles the reader during her talk at the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 3 to 7 PM - Foggy Roots Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 PM - Father’s Day Fishing Tournament Target species include Bluefish, Black Seabass, Scup, Fluke and Sea Ribin. Details & registration: 508-325-1350 4 to 4:45 PM - Free Talk with John Burnham Schwartz The Red Daughter, Jon Schwartz’ new novel, is a mesmerizing work of historical fiction, telling the story of Josef Stalin’s daughter Svetlana, her defection from Russia, and her life in America through the eyes of a young attorney. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Free Book Binding Workshop Come play with Liz and Ellen as you learn new ways to bind books together. No experience required, all tools and materials supplied. Register at 508-228-1110 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 7 to 8 PM - Opening Night Celebration: How Can We Write When Everything’s Wrong?

Gather in the Sanctuary of the Unitarian Meeting House for an Opening Celebration to extols the bond of literature & community. Authors Ben Fountain, Madeline Miller, and Dave Cullen will share their motivation for writing our tumultuous times. 11 Orange Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell. See mysterious pictures from haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; kids $10. 508-257-4586 8 to 10 PM - Author Dinner Brant Point Grill A buffet dinner overlooking the harbor with almost 30 authors. This Book Fest fundraiser helps to keep over 75% of our events free and open to everyone. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 9:30 PM - Festival After-Party at Lemon Press Enjoy dessert, beverages, music by Audio Architects, and conversations about your favorite books and authors. 41 Main St. Tickets $40. Nantucket Book Festival Event continued on page 14

YEAR ROUND SERVICE: MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$2 1/1-5/17 and 10/15-12/31 every 30 mins. weekdays 7am-9pm, weekends 7am9pm; 5/18-6/16 and 9/9-10/14 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30pm; 6/17-9/2 every 15 mins. 7am to midnight; 9/3-9/8 every 15 mins. 7am to 11:30pm MIACOMET LOOP.....$2 1/1-5/17 and 10/15-12/31 every 30 mins. weekdays 7am-9pm, weekends 7am9pm; 5/18-6/16 and 9/9-10/14 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30pm; 6/17-9/2 every 20 mins. 7am to midnight; 9/3-9/8 every 20 mins. 7am to 11:30pm SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$3 1/1-5/17 and 10/5-12/31 weekdays 7am to 9pm, weekends 7am7pm – service along Old South Road/Nobadeer Farm Road with limited trips to Sconset daily. 5/18-6/16 and 9/3-10/14 7:15am to 11:15pm every 60 minutes; 6/17-9/2 7:15am to midnight every 60 minutes.

Additional hours of service are provide Friday and Saturday of Daffodil and Stroll weekends and New Year’s Eve. There is no service Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or on Easter.

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SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$3, 6/22-9/2 7:15am-7:15pm, every 60 mins.

SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$3, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, 80 mins.

SURFSIDE BEACH.....$3, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, every 40 mins.

JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$2, 6/22-9/2 10am-6pm, every 30 mins.

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

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

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

Madaket & Jetties – Broad St, in front of the Whaling Museum • Airport, Surfside & Sconset via Polpis – Washington St. Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES: The Muse – 44 Surfside Rd • The Chicken Box – 5 Daves St • Faregrounds (7am-5pm) – 27 Fairgrounds Rd All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. 1, 3, & 7 day passes may be purchased aboard all buses, passes for unlimited travel can be purchased at the NRTA office.

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

Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street daily from April 27-May 13 and Sept.10-Dec. 31 from 10am to 6pm. May 14-Sept. 9 from 9:30am to 6:30pm. Hours are subject to change.

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Outdoor painting festival around the island with new wet works for sale every day in the Artists Association Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Presented by AAN. 8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. Learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 12 PM - Father’s Day Weekend Family Fishing Tournament Beach fishing only. Solo anglers can team up or join one of our waiting “big brothers.” Rods to share for those who need them. Register at Madaket Beach Parking Lot: fish from Madaket Beach or go to your favorite spots. $25 donation benefits the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club. Capttomscharters.com.

8 AM to 8 PM - Wing Weekend at Easy Street Cantina All day: a basket of 16 jumbo wings for $12.95; half basket for $8.95. At Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, .

508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, $15 for 65+ and teens(+13) $5 for ages 7-12 Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 to 9:45 AM - Free Talk with Ben Fountain with Michael Schulder In a discussion with journalist Michael Schulder, Fountain speaks from the trenches of our current state of divisiveness in his new book, Beautiful Country Burn Again. His vivid essays portray the US today in its third era of major crisis. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 9 AM to 12 PM - Summer Yard Sale Annual summer sale with furniture, outdoor equipment, beach gear, craft items and much more at The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. 508228-1177 NantucketLightShipBasketMuseum.org 9 AM to 1 PM - Local Author Tent in the Atheneum Garden Over 30 authors from Nantucket and New England gather under the garden tent to talk with readers and sell their books. 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 9:30 to 10 AM - Meet the Animals The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. If you love animals, this is a great way to learn about them up close. Registration Required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony.

2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 10:45 AM - Free Talk with Rowan Ricardo Phillips Poet, translator, literary and art critic, Phillips tracks the competitive world of the 2017 ATP men’s tennis tour in The Circuit: A Tennis Odyssey. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket past & present, and events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894. nha.org Repeated at 1:30 pm 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Free Celebration of Reading with Barnaby Bear for Ages 3-8 Celebrate reading with Wendy Rouillard & Barnaby Bear at a party with reading, book activity, cupcake decorating. Each child will receive a hardcover Barnaby book & tote bag. Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 11 to 11:45 AM - Free Talk with Elliot Ackerman with Robert Cocuzzo Combat Marine veteran Elliot Ackerman understands war from a boots-on-the ground perspective. His writing reaches beyond the political and cultural differences that divides us to create a story that takes us to the other side, the human story of war. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 11 AM to 2 PM - Open Day at Sankaty Head Lighthouse The lighthouse will be open for free tours to the top. Children must be at least 6 & under 12 must be accompanied by adult. Wear suitable shoes for climbing: no

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flip-flops. Backpacks not permitted. Entrance line will be closed at 2 pm. Organized by the ‘Sconset Trust. Sconsettrust.org Sankaty Head Light, Baxter Road.

12 to 12:45 PM - Free Talk with Matt McCarthy with John Stanton Physician, researcher, and ethics professor Matt McCarthy is on the front lines of a groundbreaking clinical trial testing a new antibiotic to fight lethal “superbugs.”

Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 12 to 12:45 PM - Free Talk with Rebecca Makkai with Tim Ehrenberg Pushcart Prize-winning author Rebecca Makkai’s The Great Believers intertwines stories that take readers through the heartbreak of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s and the chaos in the modern world Makkai will share her thoughts with Tim Ehrenberg in the Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 1 to 1:45 PM - Free Talk with Alex Marzano-Lesnevich with Amy Jenness Marzano-Lesnevich, who teaches at Harvard, will be in conversation with Amy Jenness about her startling memoir The Fact of a Body. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 1 to 1:45 PM - Free Talk with Esi Edugyan with Heather Reisman In Washington Black, award-winning novelist Edugyan tells a beautifully wrought tale of a young slave on Barbados who becomes a scientist and illustrator.

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 2 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fence, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 2 to 2:45 PM - Free Talk with Susan Orlean Orlean describes herself as a journalist, author, dog owner, gardener, parent, and “once in a blue moon movie inspiration and doodler.” She brings a wealth of experience with her to the Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. Nantucket Book Festival Event 2 to 3:30 PM - Young Playwrights Filmmaker and teacher Jay Craven worked with island students developing original ten-minute plays that emphasize stories and characters facing and dealing with challenges, obstacles, and conflicts. Performed at the White Heron Theatre by professional actors in a staged readings. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. 2:45 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 3 to 3:45 PM - Free Talk with Sylvia Earle with Michael Schulder Legendary oceanographer and deep-sea explorer Earle has been documenting the wonders of the ocean since 1952. In The World Is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean’s Are One, Earle chronicles how the ocean’s ecosystems are “being destroyed at breathtaking speed.” This conversation features images from Earle’s underwater expeditions. Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 3 to 7 PM - Funky Dawgz Brass Band Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 4 to 4:45 PM - Free Talk with Jill Abramson Jill Abramson spent 17 years in the most senior editorial positions at The New York Times. In Merchants of Truth, she details 2 legacy and 2 upstart companies as they endure a revolution in technology, economics, standards, and commitment that pits old vs. new media. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. Nantucket Book Festival Event 4:30 to 6 PM - Young Playwrights Filmmaker and teacher Jay Craven worked with island students developing original ten-minute plays that emphasize stories and characters facing and dealing with challenges, obstacles, and conflicts. Performed at the White Heron Theatre by professional actors in a staged readings. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 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 7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-2287037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell. See mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; kids: $10. 508-257-4586 8:30 to 10:30 PM - Owl Prowl with Maria Mitchell Association An exciting night-birding experience. Visit a Barn Owl nest box & sites known for owls, hear recordings of their calls & wait for a response or sighting. Adult Program, but ages 8+ may register with an adult guardian. Register at 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org continued on page 15

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8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

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Outdoor painting festival around the island with new wet works for sale every day in the Artists Association Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Presented by AAN. 7 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday Savor one of several special versions of Eggs Benedict every Sunday morning at The Downyflake, new specials each week. 18 Sparks Ave. 8 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. Tickets: 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 AM to 1 PM - Sunday Brunch A sweet and savory selection at this downtown chef-owned Nantucket classic: Centre Street Bistro, 29 Centre Street. 508-228-8470 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 to 10:30 AM - Craig Johnson: The American West Meets the Seashore Meet master storyteller and New York Times best-selling author Craig Johnson, the creator of the heroes of the Longmire series. Johnson will share with us the purpose and vision of his books. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. Tickets $125. Reservations: 508-325-1320 Nantucket Book Festival Event 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 to 10:45 AM - Free Talk with Charles Graeber with Robert Cocuzzo Edgar Award-nominated author Charles Graeber’s The Breakthrough details the astonishing scientific discovery of the code to unleashing the human immune system to fight, and possibly even cure, cancer. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket past & present, and events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894. nha.org Repeated at 1:30 pm

10 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Downtown at Proprietors

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

Reservations: 508-228-7477 11 to 11:45 AM - Free Talk with Sarah Sentilles with Michael Schulder Interwoven with their stories in Sentilles’s Draw Your Weapons are insights and meditations on violence, war, art, suffering, and dedication, forming a striking new view of how we might lead meaningful lives in the midst of these tensions. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 12 to 12:45 PM - Free Talk with Beowulf Sheehan How Sheehan has come to be considered the foremost author portrait photographer of his generation becomes apparent when one spends time with the 200 photos in Author: The Portraits of Beowulf Sheehan. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Nantucket Book Festival Event 12 to 3 PM - Cisco Send-Off with Elin Hilderbrand and Literary Pet Photos Food, music, and conversation for readers & writers. Elin will sign copies of Summer of ‘69. Laurie Richards will be on hand to take pictures of your favorite feline or canine. Shuttle available from the Visitor’s Center on Federal St. Free; cash food & drinks. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. Nantucket Book Fest Event

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1 to 1:45 PM - Corky Laing & Tuija Takala with John Shea While on the road, Drummer Corky Laing found the best way to maintain close ties to his mother was by writing letters. Letters to Sarah details 50 years of Corky’s life, co-written with Tuija Takala. Laing 7 Takala share the stage with actor and director John Shea. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Nantucket Book Festival Event 2 PM - 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 3 to 7 PM - Funky Dawgz Brass Band Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6:30 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-2287037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell; see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; kids: $10. 508-257-4586 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

MONDAY, JUNE 17 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 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, .

508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn.

Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org continued on page 17

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9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony.

2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket past & present, and events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894. nha.org Repeated at 1:30 pm 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Chef-Carved Roast Beef Featuring chef-carved roast beef + salad bar pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Salad Bar alone: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 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 7 PM - Woody Pines Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-2287037 ShearwaterExcursions.com

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fondly, remembering the kindness of both Mitchell’s Book Corner and Bookworks owners who supplied so many of the inspirational stories for the then ten-year-old. Writing in their book about summers on Nantucket, Marzano-Lesnevich describes walking around downtown “…holding a book in front of me to read while I walk.” It was during these summers as a child and teenager that “set me off on this exploration [of writing and reading]” says Marzano-Lesnevich.

From a childhood spent on the Atheneum green, to an adult with an award-winning book, MarzanoLesnevich is returning to Nantucket from Portland, Maine where they are currently teaching at Bowdoin College as an Assistant Professor of English.

The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir, has been awarded the 2018 Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Memoir, The 2018 Chautauqua Prize, Prix France Inter-JDD as well as numerous mentions and accolades in prestigious media outlets. The task of writing, researching and fine–tuning this book was no easy feat, using the phrase “conducting of an orchestra,” the author described how pieces had to omitted, amped up, and toned down. Masterfully written, beautifully layered, and full of difficult subject matter, the book presents memories in their most real and most raw form. It is through these memories, both imagined and personal, that we see the core of MarzanoLesnevich’s work. When asked what is most meaningful about the process of being a writer and being a reader, Marzano-Lesnevich simply answers continued on page 19

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“connection,” something that is evident to the reader as they move through the book, wanting to understand more about each discovery made by the narrator. The 10-year process of creating this narrative, and the writing ability needed to make this book happen is key to the success of the book. Hoping to touch on craft and process during the panel at the Festival, Marzano-Lesnevich speaks to process: “The book teaches you how to write it. The book was a process of discovery that informed the voice of the narrator,” says Marzano-Lesnevich, “…trusting that I was headed to the unknown and unknowable, a bit of a mystery and a bit of a map.”

Marzano-Lesnevich is “honored and thrilled” to have the opportunity to share this writing journey and more about The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir this Saturday, June 15.

Through memories, real accounts, and documents, Marzano-Lesnevich creates a gripping hybrid of memoir and non-fiction that explores difficult content with a focus on understanding the truth. Marzano-Lesnevich recalls a favorite quote by author Martha Cooley of The Archivist who writes, “With little effort, anything can be shown to connect with anything else: existence is infinitely crossed referenced,” a quote that stayed with Marzano-Lesnevich and revealed so much about The Fact of a Body even before the inception of the non-fiction work. In the forward, Marzano-Lesnevich writes “ But more than that, much more than that, it is about how we understand our lives, the past and each other. To do this, we all make stories.” The art of being able to tell the story of the past and present while also “examining larger social issues, larger cultural issues,” is relevant to the author’s current award winning book and central to other pieces that can be found in places like The New York Times and TriQuarterly Online, as well as forthcoming pieces and even a new book.

Be sure to make your way to Alex Marzano-Lesnevich’s panel with Amy Jenness at 1pm on Saturday, June 15 in the Atheneum Great Hall, where a conversation about The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir will be happening. Whether you are an avid reader, an accomplished writer, or just beginning your own writing journey, there is something to be said about this ever-changing little island of Nantucket where so many writers have found inspiration. While change may be inevitable, Marzano-Lesnevich perfectly sums up returning to Nantucket: “Despite the changes, going there is like going home.”

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Featured Restaurant: Ship’s Inn

A Fixture on the Fine Dining Scene

by Carl Oscar Olson Classics never go out of style. Vintage automobiles, memorable movies, and good tunes from back in the day remain steadfast in our minds for a reason. Our adoration of them will go on, much like our love for long standing establishments like The Ship’s Inn: bringing the island the best in service, accommodations, cocktails, and, of course, food for nearly 100 years.

Located just two blocks from historic Main Street, the inn has sat proudly on Fair Street since 1831. Originally the home of renown sea captain Obed Starbuck, it was built after one of the most successful whaling trips in history.

After a 14-month journey at sea, Starbuck brought home more than 2,200 barrels of whale oil, a treasure worth well over 1.2 million dollars today. The prize was divided between the ship’s owner, the crew, and Obed, giving him the opportunity to build his house, farm the island, and become a well respected member of the Nantucket Community.

The Ship’s Inn opened its doors to the public in 1913, starting an ongoing tradition of superior accommodations and cuisine. The rest is history, and it’s a tradition we are excited to savor today.

The dining room was bustling when we arrived at the end of a sunny island Friday, a surprise after a rainy early June, but also an indication at what was coming our way. The setting is cozy, elegant, and quintessential Old Nantucket. It was easy to feel transported through time as we walked through the room to take our seats.

Bresaola With a hand-picked wine list, small batch spirits, beer, and specialty cocktails, you’ve got options on where to begin. We started with some of the bar’s favorite drinks, and we were sure glad we did (cover photo).

Bartender Grant ages his own in-house, so the Barrel-Aged Boulevardier is a must-try. Charred oak rounds out Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel whiskey, Campari, and Antica sweet vermouth. It roars onto the palate with a bright start, then transforms into deep, dark complexity. It’s served chilled in a rocks glass with a hand-cut ice cube.

On the spicier side of things is the Ranger. House jalapeño-infused Grey Goose Vodka is mixed with olive juice for a southwestern spin on a Martini.

It’s savory and complex with some jalapeño hang time, so Grant adds a blue cheese stuffed olive to help tame the heat.

Flavors of fresh cucumber and sweet strawberry shine in the Sea Lion, a

concoction of Beefeater Pink gin, muddled cucumber, lime juice, and honey.

A Prosecco float adds some fizz and dries out the finish. Good to the last drop.

While we perused the menu and sipped our drinks, we snacked on a selection of fresh bread with Grilled Sea Scallops creamy whipped butter. The corn bread has a hint of sweetness and is light as a feather, no mealy texture here.

Ship’s Inn rolls are browned beautifully and bite sized, and their raisin wheat bread is delightfully different. When it’s time to order, you can choose from a dozen diverse starters and mains, not to mention Chef Gottwald’s specials, which always offer something new.

Peter, our server for the evening, provided all the attention to detail we needed as well as some great recommendations. He suggested the Cauliflower Soup, and it was a splendid place to start. The whole vegetable is steamed then pureed into a silky smooth, subtly sweet mixture.

Add in some real Vermont cheddar and it is simply sublime—clean cauliflower coming through with every spoonful.

We moved on to Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, and they are an earthy, bright delight with every bite. A bed Sauteed Wild Mushrooms of warm goat

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cheese compliments their wild flavor adding just enough creamy zest to stand out, and a tamarind sauce enhances every morsel.

One of the special starters of the evening was new to us, so we just could not pass it up. Bresaola, the Prosciutto of beef, is chilled and air-dried up to 3 months, giving way to some of the richest and most flavorful cuts of meat imaginable. It’s sliced thin and served with slivers of parmesan and an arugula salad well-dressed in a terrific truffle vinaigrette. It was so good, we only wish it would make a more regular appearance on the menu.

Reliably delicious and our favorite first of the evening are the Grilled Sea Scallops. The pair are served in a shell over a complex lobster vinaigrette with a dollop of black truffle hollandaise that just went on and on.

They are tender, sweet, and succulent, and two were a perfect tantalizing tease.

We really loved the sizes of all of these starters — just enough to get us Rigatoni with Duck Bolognese excited about the second course without overdoing our appetites. The mains are generously plated, so there’s little chance you’ll leave hungry.

Chef Mark Gottwald has been at the helm of Ship’s Inn for as long as we can remember, and he’s as passionate now as he was in the beginning. His is the kind of high caliber care you see reflected in every dish that comes out of his kitchen. When he’s not at the inn you can usually find him on the water, often catching the dinner he’ll be serving his guests later that night.

Heads started to turn our way as our entrees came out of the kitchen, and for good reason.

The aromas were irresistible.

There was a remarkable amount of tender meat in the Rigatoni with Duck Bolognese, and this is a very good thing. A perfect portion of al dente pasta is smothered in the rich red sauce, and on top of it all are laid triangles of a fun feta salata to balance out the richness.

Boneless Beef Short Ribs We like to try at least one vegetarian option when possible, and the Vegetarian Risotto served at Ship’s Inn would satisfy even the most ferocious carnivore. It’s

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steeped in a luscious puddle of white truffle butter and topped with fresh grilled squash and mushrooms. Mingling with the rice are flavorful leeks, carrot, mushrooms, asparagus, and more. The dish is beautifully balanced and easy on the eyes, too.

Another special of the evening was Spanish Prawns (cover photo).

These are not a common menu item on Nantucket or elsewhere, so we jump on them when they make an appearance. Tender, toothsome, and grilled to perfection, the display was dazzling. They sat atop a sublime citrus coulis and were served with sticky rice, sautéed asparagus, and snow pea tips. All of it was light, fresh, and flawless.

There was no disagreement among us about the Boneless Beef Short Ribs being the star of the show. Tender beyond words and topped with crispy fried onion, this heartiest of meals shares the plate with a mild horseradish spaetzle. And don’t underestimate the power of a garnish, because the aroma from the sprig of fresh rosemary tied it all together.

We often wait until the end of a meal to consider dessert, but at Ship’s Inn that would be a serious mistake. One of the restaurant’s many claims to fame are their Soufflés — those labor intensive and temperamental French masterpieces that so few dare to make. They take about 30 minutes to prepare, so they need to be ordered with the main course. Believe us: you’ll be glad you did. The night we dined, there were two flavors.

The Grand Marnier Soufflé is more of a standard with the Flourless Chocolate Souffle Cake essence of orange provided by the fine French Cognac. It is undoubtedly delicious; however, it’s the Chocolate Soufflé that really blew us away. It is impossibly light and airy with the richest, deepest chocolate flavor imaginable. Both come with a table side creme anglaise, a light custardy cream sauce that is just magic.

There are other dessert options if you don’t plan ahead, though. The Sorbet is silky smooth and so refreshing, bursting with fruity flavor for a light, sweet finish. The Flourless Chocolate Souffle Cake is deep, dark, and tempting, boasting a scoop of homemade, roasty toasty pistachio ice cream on the side. And their Vanilla Creme Brûlée is perfect with its signature crack when we broke through the caramelized sugar on top. We love the contrast between the crispy, sugary shell and the velvety smooth custard within.

We are so grateful for long-standing, island institutions like Ship’s Inn. May they continue to serve our community the finest fare available for another 100 years!

The Ships Inn Reservations suggested: 508-228-0040 13 Fair Street • shipsinnnantucket.com Dinner served from 5:30 p.m. • Dory Bar opens at 5 p.m.

Entree prices range from $27 to $48 International Wine List & Full Bar • major credit cards accepted for more color photos visit yesterdaysisland.com

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working with what we have, ensuring that the composting digester works to its fullest potential, which may mean limiting some of what is put in there.

That’s meant some big changes for how we separate our recycling as well as our trash as of February 1, 2019. It’s been a lot for some Nantucket residents to get used to, but it’s what needs to happen for the systems to work properly.

“What we’re trying to do is reduce the amount of material that’s going into the landfill,” Rob McNeil, DPW director said. “The only stuff that’s currently getting landfilled is stuff that’s thrown in the composter that shouldn’t be there.”

Here are the new categories:

RECYCLING We recycle glass, plastic, tin/aluminum, and cardboard. For the cardboard, this is labelled as “shipping boxes.” That’s corrugated, heavy duty cardboard which must be broken down and flattened before put down the shoot.

Plastic has multiple shoots, but they are all comingled. You no longer have to separate the plastics out by number, it all goes together.

Tin is still in the same place it’s always been. Remember, if you have cans with deposits (beer and soda), you can drop them off in the shed across the parking lot from the recycle center. The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts separate the cans and reap the rewards. It’s financially beneficial for the island scouting program and allows them to be autonomous from the national system and supports many of their community service activities.

Glass is still glass, but is now moved to a bin closer to the recycling area.

COMPOSTABLE This is one of our new categories. It is everything that will go into the compost digester: all food scraps, paper, pizza boxes, newspaper, pet waste, cooking oil, etc. It can be brought in a clear plastic trash bag (like the former “household trash”), but it is preferred to be in paper bags.

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TWO HUNDRED YEARS of

American Art on Nantucket: Pairings from the NHA and Private Collection

Opening in the NEW Williams Forsyth Gallery inside the Whaling Museum Featuring over 30 paintings from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries from the NHA and private collections on island.

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turned into compost over the course of several days.

NON-RECYCLABLE/NON-COMPOSTABLE This is all the rest. Plastic bags, Styrofoam, milk cartons, things of mixed materials, diapers, wipes, plastic wrap, etc.

The Town’s website has lots of information on the new regulations including a great infographic on the categories downloadable here: nantucketma.gov/242/Solid-Waste-Recycling.

For some, this is an annoying change in the way they do a daily task. For others, it’s part of a cultural shift in how we view our waste. Separating the waste out like this you realize just how much garbage you produce that is not degradable or recyclable. For me, it’s made me rethink plastic wrap, especially, but other packaging as well.

Many island businesses are working to reduce their use of plastics. While we already have a ban on plastic bags, restaurants and stores are working to improve their takeout containers to be more sustainable. Compostable options are more attractive than recyclable plastics. This is, in part, due to the passing of a single-use plastic ban at Special Town Meeting last October. As part of this, shops and restaurants have just over a year to take certain single-use plastic items, including cups, straws, water bottles, off their shelves.

Unfortunately for us, the trash isn’t just relegated to the dump. There has been an increase in litter, debris, and landscape waste in many of our public areas and conservation lands. Enter the Nantucket Clean Team. This dedicated non-profit group of volunteers picks up litter on the island from April to November. Every Saturday morning starting at 8am, volunteers meet at a pre-determined location to pick up litter for an hour. In the course of six+ months, the Clean Team has picked up over four tons of litter and debris. Follow their Facebook page to get location information. All are welcome!

While the Clean Team has done amazing work, the litter has kept piling up. This past April, a new idea was hatched to give financial incentive to help clean up the island. The Nantucket Litter Derby encouraged people to form teams to pick up trash wherever they wanted on the morning of April 14th.

The team with the heaviest trash would win a cash prize.

The after party was at Cisco Brewery, so fun was had by all after a morning of garbage collection. That one day effort by 24 teams resulted in the collection of more than two tons of garbage! Highlights include five tires, a washer and dryer, bags of sheet rock, wood, and bicycles! The event was so successful, the organizers already picked a date for next year: Saturday, April 5th, 2020.

Nantucket has a unique opportunity as an island; we can work to be sustainable and take care of our waste ourselves. First, follow the new regulations with all of your waste.

Second, reduce your use of plastics and non-compostable items. Third, 112 Pleasant Street reuse what you do have! Why buy new, when you can reuse? This goes Zero Main Street for containers, construction 888-225-4636 waste/lumber, and clothing. Let’s rewww.capecodfive.com think our waste stream and keep our island clean and sustainable.

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The Dreamland Theater Come learn how an amazing network of medical professionals are prepared to take care of you at Nantucket Cottage Hospital and through our affiliate, Massachusetts General Hospital. Learn new and compelling information about important issues affecting women’s health and hear from world-class physicians.

Visit NantucketHospital.org/WomenAndWellness for more information and to purchase tickets

Exploorre Nantuck Nantuckett’ss Beauty Enjoy a tour of the breathtaking island of Nantucket in the comfort of ourr new, climate controlled busses. Our friendly island tour guidees take you away from downtown, wntown, and allow you to enjoy the na atural beauty Nantucket has as to offer offer. 1 hour 15 minute ute tours depart May 20 - October 18!

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Children’s Beach Activities Summer 2019 (June 17 - August 18) For a complete schedule of activities visit: www.nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach Children’s Beach, located on Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. From mid-June to mid-August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors games & activities for everyone. Be sure to visit The Hungry Minnow for snacks & drinks while you’re there!

GAMES & ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & FAMILIES Yoga on the Bandstand* Starts 6/24 Mon-Sat, 7:30-8:30am

Yoga, Circus Yoga, & Dance(sing)* for children 10 months - 11 years Starts 6/25 Tue-Fri, 9:15am and 10am (other classes added in July)

NanPuppets

Saturdays, 10-10:30am no show on 7/13 - special concert by the Dunbars on 7/13

Tie-Dye Clinic* Fridays, 12-1pm

Games & Activities

Mon-Thurs, 9:30am-1pm Saturday, 9am-12pm A wonderful assortment of free, family-friendly games and activities for everyone, including: spikeball, musical chairs, kite making, hula hoops & jump rope, badminton, volleyball, and kickball! * REGISTRATION & FEES Tie-Dye Clinic: $7/shirt or $5 if you bring your own Yoga on the Bandstand & Yoga, Circus Yoga, & Dance(sing) fee based classes, rates vary, check website for details

SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERTS & FRIDAY NIGHT FILMS Friday Night Music & Flix Sunday Evening 6pm Music with P.J. Moody/ 7pm Karaoke Concerts 6:00pm June 23 - Nantucket Blue June 30 - Foggy Roots July 7 - Susan J. Berman with Ray K. Saunders July 14 - Island Tunes July 21- Coq au Vin July 28 - Island Tunes #2 August 4 - Restless Leg Syndrome August 11- 4EZ Payments August 18 - Greasy Luck

Movie start times: June/July 8:30pm • August 8pm

June 21 - How to Train Your Dragon Part 3 June 28 - Rise of the Guardians July 5 - No movie due to fireworks July 12 - Ralph Breaks the Internet July 19 - Over the Hedge July 26 - Shark Tale August 2 - Small Foot August 9 - Lego Movie 2 August 16 - Hotel Transylvania 3

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7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; children: $10.

508-257-4586 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell Association professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10 (MMA members free).

TUESDAY, JUNE 18 8 AM - 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 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. continued on page 36

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

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

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Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Island Weaves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jobe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Nantucket Bake Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Nantucket Cottage Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum . . . . . . . . . 1 Nantucket Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Triple Eight Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The UPS Store. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Topper’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Yummy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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 11,000

Call Nantucket . . . . . . . . (phone App) All over the island 2019 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island ACK Eats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island ACK Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Bartlett's Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cisco Brewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Crosswinds Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Easy Riders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Faregrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Great Point Natural History Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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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

Natural History Tour

Tours Mon., Thurs., Fri, & Sat. at 9am & at 1pm Tours offered through mid-October

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours. Tours are offered on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. See a side of the refuge you can’t see from your car! www.ttor.org/ccwr

Shearwater Excursions

We specialize in boat tours for all ages Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

shearwaterexcursions.com Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose your Island adventure! We offer Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tours, Kids Fishing, Clamming Expeditions, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private charters available on all our boats.

Blue Beetle

Apparel & Accessories 508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

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

Commonwealth

508.680.1399 Open daily at 12 Oak Street

Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

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!

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Hospital Thrift Shop

Open Mon-Fri from 10 -12:30 & 1-3:30 and Sat. from 10 to 12:30 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. nantuckethospital.org/thriftshop

Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

Cashmere, accessories, shoes

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

Johnstons of Elgin

Luxurious European Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings. johnstonscashmere.com

Made on Nantucket

A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art

508-228-0110 Open daily at 20 Old South Wharf

Karin Sheppard’s gorgeous handwoven shawls, scarves, and more are back on Old South Wharf at MADE ON NANTUCKET. In addition to apparel and more by Island Weaves, this island shop also offers a unique selection of hand-decorated repurposed denim shorts, jeans, and jackets, along with multi-colored and textured Neck Candy scarves — all made on Nantucket by Kathleen A. Duncombe.

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Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-5:30 pm & Sun. 10-4 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

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

Perch Contemporary Women’s Clothing

508-680-1706 Open daily at 2 Harbor Square

Perch is a women’s contemporary store that curates today’s coveted brands and brings you the best of the best. Our Nantucket location, on Straight Wharf at the former Vineyard Vines space, has some of our favorites: Veronica Beard,Theory, 360Sweater, Rag & Bone, Vince, and more.

Whether you are going from beach to dinner, attending a fabulous Nantucket wedding or just wanting to stock up on the latest fashions, Perch Nantucket brings you a beautifully edited selection of pieces you can enjoy for years! @perchvail.com perchvail.com

Peter Beaton

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

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

Sara Campbell

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry Tasteful, Timeless, and made in the USA

www.saracampbell.com 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!

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

Gallery open 10 to 5 Mon.-Sat. & 11-4 on Sun.

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

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

G. S. Hill Gallery

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

508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf

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

Ireland Galleries

Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & gorgeous sculpture & art

508-228-1907 13 Old South Wharf

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 Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 Daily at 20 Old South Wharf

MADE ON NANTUCKET is open in a new location at 20 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss our collection of pre-owned Nantucket art. We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Terry Walsh, 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 by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, and Amy Burrough. Back again this season is work by Anne S. Terry and Joe Elliott. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn). And NEW THIS SEASON: Island Weaves — Karin Sheppard’s beautiful handwoven shawls, scarves, rugs, and more

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Island Fun & Shopping 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.

Cook’s Cycle

Bike Rentals

Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

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

Easy Riders

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

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

Island Bike Company

508-228-4070 25 Old South Road

Bike rentals for the entire family, sales & service

Finally, there’s a bicycle shop where you don’t have to fight the traffic— ISLAND BIKE COMPANY at 25 Old South Road (just past Amelia Drive)! ISLAND BIKE COMPANY offers bike rentals by the day, week, or month—and that’s not all! They also rent Burley Trailers, Trail-a-Bikes, and single & double baby joggers. Full repair facility and new bike sales also offered. ISLAND BIKE COMPANY is conveniently located on the Old South Road bike path, and they offer free delivery & pickup for rentals. Great rental rates!

IslandBike.com

Nantucket Bike Shop

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

Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop

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

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

See Calendar of Events for our book signings

Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts

Buses

See display ad for times and routes

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

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com.

Service is provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule in this paper or visit nrtawave.com for complete information or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street, or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $2 or $3 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. nrtawave.com

Cannabis Accessories

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Open Thurs June 13 1-5pm; Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15 from 11 am to 6 pm Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

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

Car Rentals

Cars, jeeps, mopeds

508-228-1080 Open Daily at 54 Main Street

508-228-4000 Open Daily at 25 Broad Street

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books. In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

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

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

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

Nantucketislandrentacar.com

Young’s Bicycle Shop

“The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

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

Charters & Tours: Boating & Sailing

Endeavor

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

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

Nantucket Bookworks

gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading. nantucketbookworks.com

NRTA

888-225-4636 Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street

June 13-19, 2019

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 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available.

Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Shearwater Excursions

508-228-7037

Call or visit us on Straight Wharf, slip #1011 for your Island Adventure Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more

Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose your Island adventure! We offer Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Up Harbor Eco Tours, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tours, Kids Fishing, Clamming Expeditions, Cocktail Cruises, and Sunset Cruises. Private chartering options available on all our boats. shearwaterexcursions.com

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Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothing & Accessories

Murrayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm & Sun. 10-4 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S is multi-faceted. MURRAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S has an entire department devoted to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashion. They also feature MURRAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Nantucket Redsâ&#x201E;˘: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;in-the-knowâ&#x20AC;? island lovers. MURRAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IS Nantucket.

Nantucketreds.com

Pinwheels

508-228-1238 32 Centre Street

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, toys and accessories

Located at 32 Centre Street, PINWHEELS has been under the same ownership and a staple for all things kids for 30 years. Our motto has always been - clothing, toys and lots of fun. The friendly staff is ready with a smile to help you find something special. Alongside of Appaman, Pink Chicken, Petit Bateau, Tooby and Serendipity are beautiful items handmade for us that are unique to Nantucket. The selection of toys includes HABA, Corolle and Moulin Roty. Stop by 32 Centre Street to see why PINWHEELS is still a favorite after all these years.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Cigars

508-901-9399 Open Thurs June 13 1-5pm; Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15 from 11 am to 6 pm Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

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 islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Concerts

Boston Pops on Nantucket at Jetties Beach on Sat, August 10 The Best Summer Event on Nantucket!

508-825-8250 Benefit concert for Nantucket Cottage Hospital

Rated the Best Summer Event each year on Nantucket, the annual Pops on Nantucket concert with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra this year will feature special guest performer THE SPINNERS. Gates open at 4:30pm; please be seated by 6:30. Show opener at 6:45, and the show begins at 7:00pm. The evening concludes at 9 pm with a fantastic fireworks show.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss it! Tickets available now, while they last, at nantuckethospital.org

Aunt Leahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fudge

Confections

Free sample available: just ask!

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best fudge in the worldâ&#x20AC;? year after year. Once you have a free sample, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s candy for all ages.

AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com

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We carry Fresh Lobster Meat, Cod, Sole/Fluke, Salmon, Swordfish, Tuna, Halibut, Steamers, Li le Neck Clams, Mussels, Oysters & more.

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Order our Seafood Dinners, Lobster Dinners, or Clambakes to enjoy on our waterfront deck, at a Nantucket beach, or at your home.

We can cater your event with a Nantucket clambake!

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Open Everyday for Lunch &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6; Dinner

99 Washington Street 508.228.4599 saylesseafood.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Unique Artisan Chocolates Created Fresh!

Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

nantucketchocolate.com Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on Food Network’s “Food Finds,” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch and Sea Salt Caramels, Coco the Whale™ truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist™ Almonds.

Sweet Inspirations’ artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition collectible tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine,” “Rainbow Fleet,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round.

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

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

Open Monday - Saturday

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

Cranberry Products

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts.

Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate.

And you’ve got to try her mouth-watering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Award-Winning Artisan since 1981

508-228-5814 Open year-round at Zero India Street

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

Family Fun

Family Activities @ Children’s Beach

508-228-0925

Fun & games for children and families through August nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. from mid-June to mid-August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors games and activities for everyone. Yoga, puppets, spike ball, kite making, and more!

Plus free concerts and outdoor films every week. See our display ad for details.

Furniture

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

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

June 13-19, 2019

has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet.

Gifts

Hill’s of Nantucket

508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf

Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus.

American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery situated on the water at Straight Wharf. gshill.com

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate Nantucket Island with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. Get your authentic Nantucket shirts, vests, hats, and more! You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. nantucketboatbasinshop.com

The Nantucket Collection

Celebrating Nantucket’s Classic and Preppy Style

917-640-1484 Where everything sparks joy!

We are all things preppy & classic, striped & gingham, blue & white and pink & green! Our carefully curated online shop has a large selection of ACK gifts for the home & entertaining, adorable things for her, sharp gifts for him, and sweet ACK baby & children’s gifts. Email us at nantucketcollection@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. @thenantucketcollection Shop online 24/7: thenantucketcollection.net

Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday

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

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

Hats

Peter Beaton

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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

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

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab

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

Nantuckethospital.org

Home Decor Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

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

Homes for Sale

Two Houses for the Price of One!

Details at sheeppond.com

Email us for a showing: alex@newrivermarina.net

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

arrowheadfurniture.com 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

Wake up to your Sheep Pond dream. Two furnished houses for the price of one. Each has 3 bedrooms and loft, 2 baths, fireplace, new siding and much more. Enjoy the full ocean views, gorgeous sunsets, 2 acres, and the beach, 300’ away. For more information visit: www.sheeppond.com

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

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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

Jobe Systems

Home Media Systems 508-332-1508 26A Daffodil Lane

Visit our on-island Experience Center Home Theatres, Sound Systems, Media Integration

JOBE SYSTEMS has recently relocated our Experience Center to 26A Daffodil where we plan to continue our 10 years of being on-island to serve our valued Nantucket clients. For more than 25 years, JOBE SYSTEMS has offered homeowners the elegance and simplicity of discrete sound, quality lighting design, motorized shades, and hidden media systems. Our award-winning custom electronics firm specializes in providing our residential and commercial clients with lifestyle enhancing electronic systems utilizing a highly experienced team of in-house dedicated professionals that are certified and trained in their individual disciplines. Our goal is to ensure that JOBE SYSTEMS affords its customers the most intuitive, integrated, and easy-to-use custom lifestyle solutions available today that offer continuity of operation in multiple residences throughout the country when required. We’re located on Nantucket, and also have offices in Houston, Chicago, Vail/Aspen, and San Diego. jobesystems.com

ACK Weather

Island Apps

Your go-to website & app for Nantucket weather

Nantucket weather is always an adventure. Follow along with ACKweather for daily reports on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with @ACKweather. Stay up-to-date with tides and currents.

Check the wave report and ferry schedules along with daily weather reports. Brought to you by Egan Maritime Institute, ACKweather can be customized for your favorite information. Download it now from the App Store and view it online at ackweather.com

Call Nantucket

Your telephone book for Nantucket

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

Blue Beetle Jewelry & Gifts

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket

508-228-0229 Open daily at 21 Centre Street

Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket.

JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com

Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts

508-228-0272 Open daily at 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

Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list!

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

Open daily; appointments recommended contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

508-228-2918; 917-324-4410 14 Easy Street

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. rsimantov.com

The Trinity Collection

Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

508-228-7557 Open daily at 50 Main Street

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

Cape Cod 5

Mortgages & Banking 508-247-1709; 508-247-1795 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. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-2471795 or visit their website at www.capecodfive.com

Museums & Sites

Maria Mitchell Association

508-228-9198 Programs offered daily; register now for Summer Discovery Programs mariamitchell.org Science center, museums, programs for all ages The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and, above all, educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “learning by doing.” The Association operates 2 observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered through the year for people of all ages.

Nantucket’s #1 rated attraction!

508-228-3227 Open daily at 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

Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

R. Simantov Fine Jewelry

Nantucket Historical Association

Jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

nantucketpearls.com Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s

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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.

We’ll make your dream come true!

508-228-2505 Download on the App Store

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508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

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

Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum Open Tuesd-Sat from 10am to 4:30pm “Innovations in Nantucket Basketry”

508-228-1177 49 Union Street, a short walk from Main St.

Weaving Nantucket’s past into its future, the NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM is THE place to go to learn about this island craft and why these baskets are so treasured. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the Lightship Basket’s significance for future generations. Located in the historic district, the Museum is a five minute walk from lower Main Street. Parking available.

Open Tuesday-Saturday. nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

508-228-1885 New Exhibit: Rescue of the BRITISH QUEEN Mon.-Sat. 10am to 5pm; Sun. 12 to 5pm nantucketshipwreck.org drive or take a FREE shuttle to 158 Polpis Rd

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. Our family-friendly programs and more designed to appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $10 adults; $7 for seniors & college students; $5 for ages 6-17; and free for members, active duty Military, and kids under 6. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute.

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Island Fun & Shopping A Nantucket Tradition for 85 Years

THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN!

Hot Coffee, Warm Donuts, Hearty Breakfasts, Homemade Soups, Comfort Food Entrees

Breakfast

Enjoy scratch made cuisine & one of the largest craft draft beer selections on island.

COME FOR THE FOOD, STAY FOR THE FUN:

Daily, 6am-2pm Sunday, 7am-1pm

Lunch Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm (Closed Wednesdays)

Entertainment 6 nights a week!

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

Where Home & Garden Meet

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. arrowheadnursery.com

Shoes

Island Cashmere

Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop

If you can’t have fun here, you can’t have fun anywhere!

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Open Mon.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm & Sun. 10-4 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Check our pages for some upcoming Crazy Food Specials!

Open daily 11:30am till 1am full menu served 11:30am-10pm

Nursery

Take-out Available

23 South Water Street 508-228-2595 theroseandcrown.com

18 Sparks Avenue 508-228-4533 thedownyflake.com

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

Smoke Shop

SEASON PRODUCERS

Kay and Peter Bernon Max and Pamela Berry

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Open Thurs June 13 1-5pm; Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15 from 11 am to 6 pm Fine Cigars, Tobaccos, & Accessories. We do parties!

Upstairs at 2 Union Street

PRODUCERS

The Beachside Hotel Gary and Carole Beller TWN Board and Council

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.

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Special Events

Nantucket Book Festival

A weekend of great books and fascinating authors

June 13-16 Various downtown locations

The 8th annual NANTUCKET BOOK FESTIVAL begins at noon on Thursday, June 13 and continues morning, afternoon, and evening throughout the weekend with dozens of different book signings, readings, talks, forums, and opportunities to meet and chat with writers. Participating authors this year include Elliot Ackerman, Wlin Hiderbrand, Nathaniel Philbrick, Ella Wall Prichard, Craig Johnson, Neel Patel, Elaine Weiss, Rebecca Makkai, Susan Orlean, Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, and more. nantucketbookfestival.org

Nantucket Dental Society

13th Annual Seminar: June 20 to 22, 2019

201-406-5783 Register online

Enter our photo contest!

Nantucket Dental Society offers one of the best continuing education programs in the world, with world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics and techniques. You’ll network with industry leaders, earn CE credits, and experience Nantucket. The 2019 speakers include Dr. James Boyd, DIRECTED BY

Justin Cerne

CAST

Timothy Booth • Casey Boukus Kevin Flynn • Sarah Fraunfelder Susan Lucier

“CALIFORNIA SUITE” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

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Sunglasses

Summer Shades

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

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

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

508-228-4305 Neil Simon’s CALIFORNIA SUITE from May 24 to June 15 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St Community Theatre at It’s Finest

TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 60 years. Their 2019 Season begins on May 24 with the Neil Simon’s CALIFORNIA SUITE. Season Subscriptions are on sale now. For subscriptions and tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305, stop by upstairs at 50 Main Street, or visit theatreworkshop.com

White Heron Theatre Company

508-825-5268 15 North Water Street Professional Repertory Theatre

Long Wharf New Play Reading June 20 & 2 The Hound of the Baskervilles opens June 26

WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s only professional Equity theater company. They have a fabulous season planned for their new destination theatre space in the midst of the island’s historic district. Join them for the reading of a new play by Long Wharf Theatre on June 20 and 21, and on June 26 The Hound of the Baskervilles opens. Tickets for these and other performances and special events are available at www.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

Tours - Beach

Natural History Tour

Tours Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Book online at www.ttor.org/ccwr

508-228-6799 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 and 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. NEW for 2019: book online at www.ttor.org/ccwr

Barrett’s Tours

Tours - Bus

508-228-0174 1-1/2 hr tour; 9:30 am &12:30 pm departs from corner of Federal & Chestnut sts Private charters available for weddings and private charters

BARRETT’S TOURS is a family-owned and operated company in business for more than 75 years.

They operate comfortable, air-conditioned coaches. BARRETT’S tour buses have huge windows that afford views which can’t be matched. BARRETT’S TOURS has a tour weekdays at 9:30 am and at 12:30 pm and weekends (July 1-Aug. 30) at 12:30 pm that departs from the corner of Federal & Chestnut streets, right across from the Information Center. Tickets are available from the driver. Charter bus service for group tours, clambakes, and weddings also available. For tour info & reservations, call us at 508-228-0174. To charter a bus for a wedding or party, fax us your dates and times at 508-228-3823, and BARRETT’S TOURS will call you back to make the arrangements.

Island Tours

774-368-4408 Tours last 1 hour, 15 min.

Call for schedule & to book for weddings & groups Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company 10 Washington Street NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the premiere transportation company on the island. Utilizing our brand new, air-conditioned buses, we will ensure you travel in style, and comfort! Whether it be a bus tour around Nantucket, your dream wedding, or a company or group outing, we have something to suit you. nantucketbustours.com

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

Tours - Van

Departures at 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm

Call for pickup: 508-257-6557 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 Ford with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.

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Tours - Walking

Guided Walking Tours

508-228-1894 depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St.

Walking Tours offered by the NHA

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 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine.

Tickets: $15 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $13. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466

Book online & meet 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” 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 or 508-422-7466.

Nantucket Walking Tours

508-332-0953 Voted “Best of Nantucket”

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

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

Raven’s Walk

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

For details, dates, and times of walks, see the Calendar of events in this publication.

Walk in the Footsteps of Maria Mitchell

A Self-Guided Walking Tour Available at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St, and the MMA, 4 Vestal St.

In 1847, Maria Mitchell discovered a telescopic comet from atop the Pacific Bank. Her discovery led to world-wide fame as America’s first woman astronomer. Discover her life and her legacy of science education that continues today, 200 years after her birth. mariamitchell.org

Toys

Pinwheels

Children’s clothing, toys and accessories

508-228-1238 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

Located at 32 Centre Street, PINWHEELS has been under the same ownership and a staple for all things kids for 30 years. Our motto has always been - clothing, toys and lots of fun. The friendly staff is ready with a smile to help you find something special. Alongside of Appaman, Pink Chicken, Petit Bateau, Tooby and Serendipity are beautiful items handmade for us that are unique to Nantucket. The selection of toys includes HABA, Corolle and Moulin Roty. Stop by 32 Centre Street to see why PINWHEELS is still a favorite after all these years.

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line Cruises

Travel daily; see schedule for times

508-228-3949 Reliable Fast Ferry service

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

Steamship Authority

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

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

The Trinity Collection

Watches

Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Chronoswiss, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, and Rolex—vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

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Nantucket Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop

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

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

Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

Nantucketbakeshop.com

Nantucket Cookie Company

Open daily we ship anywhere Decorate small batch cookies from scratch

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

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

Brewers, Distillers, + Vineyard

Cisco Brewers

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

At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services in-season: every 15 min from 12 noon or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

Theroseandcrown.com

Coffee Shops

The Bean

508-228-6215

4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks

nantucketcoffee.com

THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website.

Light Food & Take-Out

Bartlett’s Farm

Open daily 8am to 7pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. Lobster Dinners are back! from 4pm, take home a 11/2 lb. lobster cooked & cracked, sweet corn on the cob, red bliss potatoes, coleslaw: $31.99 ea. or 4 for $119. bartlettsfarm.com

The Bean

Hot & Iced Coffees and Teas, Sandwiches, Salads

508.680.1857 Open 8a-8p daily for all-day dining 9 South Water Street Healthy, fresh fun food featuring hand made breakfast, salads and sandwiches.

THE BEET features handmade, food + beverages in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Located in the heart-beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our freshly made breakfast bowls, healthy salads, and crispy shrimp burger, can be enjoyed in our vibrant dining room. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grabn-go when you arrive or on your way off-island. Tell all of your friends to “meet at The Beet!”

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Centre Street Bistro

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

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays; savory lunches Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted. nantucketbistro.com

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

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

Clubs & Entertainment

Rose & Crown

Sandwich, a Yogurt Parfait, or a Chocolate Croissant with your freshly brewed cappuccino. If you’ve never tasted their hearty Milano Italian Sandwich or their Tacchino or their Vegan Sandwich, then it’s high time you did! Their Flatbreads have tasty toppings, and their salads are fresh and crisp. Take-out or eat in their cafe setting. You can call ahead or order online for faster service. mkt.com/the-bean-26/

The Beet

Bakeries

All the products you love & mail order online

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508-228-6215 Daily at 4 India Street

Nantucket’s favorite coffee shop, THE BEAN, also serves delicious, freshly made salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods, and treats. Start your day with their Sausage, Egg, & Cheese

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

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

Easy Street Cantina

Mon.-Thurs: 8am- 10pm; Fri-Sun: 8am to 2am Open Daily: Full Breakfast served all day

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

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

EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

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

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4-8pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

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Sophie T’s Pizza

Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons

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 over 16 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 & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. 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

Thai House Nantucket

Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch 11am-2pm Call ahead for faster service

508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japanese-inspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com

Yummy

Mon.-Sat. 7am to 8:30 pm; Sun 7am to 3:30pm Fresh, hand crafted breakfast & lunch, on your way to the beach

508-228-2712 63 Surfside Road

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

Bartlett’s Farm

Markets 508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

Open daily 8am to 7pm

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

Black-Eyed Susan’s

Restaurants

Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm

508-325-0308 10 India Street

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

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Centre Street Bistro

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

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tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Fresh squeezed juices, homemade soups, deli sandwiches, hot comfort food entrees.

Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning.

Dune

508-228-5550 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 5:30-9:30 pm, Lunch Mon-Sat from 11:30-2:30 Where chic meets casual comfort.

20 Broad Street

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

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Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Mon.-Thurs: 8am- to10pm; Fri-Sun: 8am to 2am corner of Easy & Broad sts.

Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day!

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf.

FREE CURB-SIDE DELIVERY! One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food.

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The Faregrounds

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

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented

by Daily Specials. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com

Fifty-Six Union

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

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

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

The Proprietors bar & table

508-228-7477 9 India St

Dinner Mon.-Sat. from 5pm; Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes

proprietorsnantucket.com The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients harvested on small Nantucket and New England farms. Chef Michael LaScola serves an adventurous menu of shareable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable and grain presentations. Guests can expect to see dishes playfully combining international flavors with ingredients from small farms and producers raised specifically for the restaurant.

Rose & Crown

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

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts from 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays; savory lunches Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 9pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MC and Visa accepted. nantucketbistro.com

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest Draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our Scratch Made Eclectic Pub Fare. Food is served continuously from 11:30-10pm daily. We serve everything from lite bites, burgers, local seafood to mouth watering steaks and gluten free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu available and presenting Live Local Musicians for everyone to enjoy during dinner. theroseandcrown.com

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

Lunch 11:30 to 2 pm Mon-SatDinner from 5pm; Bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

“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.

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Downyflake

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

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

www.thedownyflake.com Known for their bountiful breakfasts and lunches every day, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket

The Seagrille

508-325-5700 45 Sparks Ave

theseagrille.com THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented.

Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and enclosed patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. Call to book your celebration!

The Ships Inn

Dinner Wed-Mon from 5:30pm; Dory Bar open from 5pm American Brasserie

508-228-0040 13 Fair Street

shipsinnnantucket.com The diverse menu features a variety of seasonal specials and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. Stop in for a drink at our Dory Bar and check out our menu. Surely you’ll want to stay for dinner. Reservations are recommended but not necessary, walk-ins are welcomed.

Dinner is served Wednesday-Monday from 5:30 pm; Dory Bar opens at 5 pm.

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Nantucket Dining Guide Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am to 2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4 to 8pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265 Open every day from 11:15am to 9pm 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons 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 over 16 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 & follow us on Twitter @sophietspizza. 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

Sayle’s Seafood

Seafood

Fresh Nantucket Seafood & Takeout Seafood

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specializes in Nantucket Bay Scallops, Native Nantucket Lobsters, Atlantic Sea Scallops and our Homemade Nantucket Clam Chowder. We also carry fresh lobster meat, cod, grey sole, salmon, swordfish, tuna, halibut, steamers, littleneck clams, mussels, oysters and much more. SAYLE’S offers a wide range of ready-to-eat food like fried fish, lobster dinners, and clambakes for takeout to be enjoyed on our waterfront deck, on Nantucket beaches, or at your Nantucket home.

Sayle’s will also cater your party or event with a Nantucket clambake! You can even order your SAYLE’S SEAFOOD feast on the ACK Eats app and have it delivered!

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Souza’s Seafood

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

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

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

Wine & Spirits

Epernay Wine & Spirits

508-228-2755 Open Daily 10 am to 9 pm; Order online 24/7 1 North Beach Street Largest Rosé Selection, Craft Beer, Boutique Liquors, Artisanal Cheese, Premium Cigars The only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie + Certified Sommelier Kirk Baker invite you to join them for their FREE Thursday night wine tastings every week from 5 - 7 pm. ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. Join us for the 2nd Annual Nantucket Pink Wine Mixer on June 19th. Tickets available at www.ackpinkwinemixer.eventbrite.com. @epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay | We Deliver to You epernaywines.com

508-228-4599 99 Washington Street Ext.

Just a 5-minute walk from town down Washington Street ext. along the harbor, SAYLE’S SEAFOOD

Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 24

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Free Music in the Morning Ages 2 to 7 Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young. Tickets the day of the program when the library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony.

2-hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10 AM to 12 PM - Class: Janie Hobson Dupont, iPhone Tips and Tricks Register at 508-228-1110 or NantucketAtheneum.org 10:30 AM - Raven’s Walk: Nantucket Haunts & History Hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling as a global economy, effect of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Children: $10. 508-257-4586 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket past & present, and events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894. nha.org Repeated at 1:30 pm 11 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour (ages 13 and up) Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell anywhere else on a 2/3 mi, 80 min tour. $20. $15 seniors (65+) & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps. 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Soup & Sandwich Featuring soup & sandwich + salad bar, pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Salad Bar alone: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 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 2 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only.

Meet at Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 2:30 to 3 PM - Meet the Animals The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. If you love animals, this is a great way to learn about them up close. Registration Required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 3 to 7 PM - Woody Pines Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 3:30 to 5:30 PM - Oyster Farm & Harbor Tours Join the Land Council for an afternoon aboard Shearwater Cruises for a tour of Head of the Harbor, and exploration of Fifth Bend Oyster Farm. Along the way you’ll learn more about oysters and their role in the ecology of the harbor. Tickets are limited. Registration Required: 508-228-2818. NantucketLandCouncil.org 5 to 7 PM - Rose in the Roses; Business After hours 3rd Annual Rose in the Roses event in Bartletts farm Garden Center. This year partnered with Nantucket Chamber of Commerce as a Business After Hours event.

There will be hors d’oeuvres, a rose wine tasting, and networking! Don’t forget your business cards! $10; free for Chamber members.

5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Class: Mixed Media Tuesday: Botanical Printed Cards Learn the joys of one color botanical printing: using a hydrangea leaf, print using white ink on blue cards to make beautiful handmade greeting cards, book marks and post cards. No experience required. All tools and materials provided. Free admission, but registration required: 508-228-1110 or NantucketAtheneum.org 6:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-2287037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; children: $10.

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2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 8 AM - Smith’s Point Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Nantucket’s westernmost 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 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn.

Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games and activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life. Part of a long term research project, this is interesting for all ages. Registration required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10:30 AM - Raven’s Walks: Amazing Women of Nantucket Some island women accompanied their sea captain husbands on years-long voyages; others got involved in astronomy, Temperance Crusade, Women’s Suffrage & more. Hear their incredible stories. Meet at The Jared Coffin House, Broad Street.

Cash only. Adults: $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket past & present, and events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894. nha.org Repeated at 1:30 pm 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet: Burger Bar (Chicken Burgers, too) Featuring burger & chicken bar + salad bar, pizza, nachos, fried rice, grilled veggies, wings, onion rings, and more. $13.95. Salad Bar alone: $9.95. Easy Street Cantina, Corner of Broad & Easy Street. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 11 AM to 3 PM - Summer Fest at the Oldest House Join in the interactive and educational exhibits and activities for kids and families.

Historic games crafts demonstrations and sheep are just a few of the activities at this 1686 site. Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill. nha.org 1:30 to 3:30 PM - Writer’s Group with Jan Glitzenstein Join Jan for an opportunity to read and discuss your writing in a supportive, friendly environment. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 2 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 3:30 to 7 PM - Jah Spirit Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Nineteenth-Century Publishers & the Birth of the “Beach Read” For nineteenth-century readers, the summer novel offered an escape. For the period’s authors and publishers, it offered the possibility of a new market. This talk explores the birth of the “beach read” and summer reading in the 19th century.

Quaker Meeting House, 7 Fair Street. $10. nha.org 5:30 to 7:30 PM - An Evening of Shipwreck Stories & Sea Shanties Join Egan Maritime for an evening of dramatic shipwreck stories accented by lively sea shanties at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Libations and refreshments will be served. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508228-2505 EganMaritime.org 6 to 8:30 PM - Nantucket Pink Wine Mixer At this casual wine tasting event, you can speak with wine sommeliers. Find out what the difference of color in rose really translates to before you even pop the cork. Held by Epernay at Island Kitchen, 1 Chins Way. EpernayWines.com

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6:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953 7 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 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-2287037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; children: $10.

508-257-4586 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10 PM - Night Marine Ecology Field Trip Nantucket Harbor teems with marine life at night that is not visible in the day. Join our Aquarium staff to learn about the fish, squid, crabs, and more that come out to feed at night in the shallow water. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington Street.

508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell Association professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10 (MMA members free). 774-3251081 MariaMitchell.org/visit/loines-observatory

THURSDAY, JUNE 20 8 AM - Shawkemo Hills Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Hike a portion of the island dramatically shaped by the last glacier to cover most of North America. See & learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, Haulover, Nantucket Harbor, & inner harbor shores. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, .

508-228-6799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, $15 for 65+ and teens(+13) $5 for ages 7-12 Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Games & Activities at Children’s Beach Family-friendly games + activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 mos Limited to first 10 toddlers + their caregivers. Tickets at Children’s Desk when library opens. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Find out what lives in Nantucket Harbor as you help collect, identify & release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life. Part of a long term research project, this is interesting for all ages. Registration required: 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 10:30 to 11 AM - Free Preschool Story Time for Ages 3+ Program is limited to first 15 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk 30 minutes before program. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket past & present, and events that made the island what it is today. Tour has 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. $15. 508-228-1894. nha.org Repeated at 1:30 pm

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Vol. 49 No. 6 • YesterdaysIsland.com

June 13-19, 2019

Join us for a weekend of great bo ooks and fascinating authors.

WEEkend at a Glance

June 13 - 16, 6 2019 6,

Thursday ay June 13

3:00 pm

Lea Carpenter with K Ka ate Brosnan Atheneum Great Ha all

122:00 pm Rebecca Makkai with h Tim Ehrenberg Methodist Church

12:00 pm Elin Hilderbrand with Robin Kall: Summer of ‘6 ‘69 Sponsored db byy Ca Caro rolinee Ellis E ▲ Ticketed Event Nantucket Ya Yacht Club C

4:00 pm

John Burnham Schw wartz Atheneum Great Ha all

1:0 00 pm

Alex Marzano-Lesnevvich with Amy Jenness Atheneum Great Hall

7:00 pm

Opening Night Celeebration: How ow Can We We W Writee When W e Everything’s e y gsW Wrong? o g?

Featuring Ben Founta ain, Madeline Miller, and Dave Cullen, witth the Yo Young Writer Awards Unitarian Universalist Meeting House

1:0 00 pm

Esi Edugyan with Hea ather Reisman Methodist Church

2:00 pm

Susan Orlean Methodist Church

Author Dinner Presented by the White Elephant Hotel Jill Karp, Honorary Chairperson ▲ Ticketed event White Elephant, Bra ant Point Grill

2 pm Yo Y oung Playwrights & 4:30 pm Nantucket Yo Young Playywrights will present staged readings of original student-written 10-minute plays, perfo ormed by professional actors in association with w the White Heron Theater. White Heron Theatre

1:30 pm

Todd Nat Philbrick with h Mindy To NHA AQ Quaker Meeeting House

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As the onlyy event deesigned g to fundraise for the Book Festival, yo our ticket purchase helps to keep over 75% of our events free and open to everyone.

9 am–1 pm Children’s Storytim mes and Authors Atheneum Garden

Tickets $350, or $4255 for the Bookends Package (Author Dinner + Su unday Breakfast).

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Kirk Wallace John nson Methodist Church h

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Jill Abramson Methodist Church

5– –6:30 pm CRU Oyster Bar Cookbookk LLaunch Pa arty Sponsore red by CRU O Oys yster Bar ▲ Ticketed Event CRU Oyster Bar

9 am–1 pm Local Author Te Tent Over 30 authors fro om Nantucket and New England gatheer under the garden tent to talkk w with readers about their books.

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9:00 am

10 0:00 am Charles Graeber with h Robert Cocuzzo Atheneum Great Hall

Ben Fountain with M Michael Schulder Atheneum Great Ha all

9:00 am

Craig Johnson: The American A West Meets the Seashore ▲ Ticketed Event, Bra ant Point Grill

10:00 am Rowan Ricardo Phillips Atheneum Great Ha all

11::00 am Sarah Sentilles with Michael M Schulder Atheneum Great Hall

10:30 am Celebrate Reading with Barnaby Bear!

Sponsored db byy FFo ogg ged d In Bookke keeping Free - ticket required d Dreamland Theater This event is limited to 25 children, ages 3-8.

122:00 pm Beowulf Sheehan Atheneum Great Hall

11:00 am Elliot Ackerman with h Robert Cocuzzo Atheneum Great Ha all 12:00 pm Matt McCarthy with h John Stanton Atheneum Great Ha all

122:00 pm Cisco Send-Off with EElin Hilderbrand and Literaryy PPet Photo os Cisco Brewers 1:0 00 pm

Corky Laing & Tuija TTa akala with John Shea Atheneum Great Hall

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For Sale e l 15 Hedgebury Lane

Join us for an

Open House to view this lovely estate.

Thursday • June 13th and Thursday • June 20th 11 AM – 3 PM

Hedg gebury Lane with h Expansion Possibilities on a ½ acrre lot l $4,595,00 00 Custom-built home built in n 2011, located at the end of beautiful Hedgebury LLane. Close to a half-acre lo ot, and walking distance to Town. This beautiful 4-bedroom, 4.5-baths hom me has every modern am menity, with the possibilitty for a main house to b be built with a footprint 20% larger than the existing home adjacent to the current structure. Heatted pool surrounded by a la arge bluestone patio and g gardens with finished caban na, wired for cable and stereo with a large outdoo or shower. Oak floors, custtom mill work and built-inss are a must see. Please calll for more details or an ap ppointment to preview thi special this i l property. t

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