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TOGETHER IN SPIRIT:

Boston Pops for Nantucket on Saturday

by Catherine Macallister When Nantucket Cottage Hospital opened the doors of its brand new hospital in February of 2019, it was clear that the new building would support greater access to healthcare for Nantucket year-round residents, summer residents, and visitors. What they did not expect are the challenges that a global pandemic would bring just over a year later. Covid-19 has brought many obstacles to Nantucket and the world, but Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s response and careful planning have helped our island community navigate these uncharted waters and come together in support of one another.

Jason Graziadei, Public Information Officer at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, has become a go-to source for information and connections to the community.

This has been “a major adjustment for everyone…responding to the challenge of the pandemic,” says Graziadei, and “everyone has been touched in some way.”

Around 5 pm every day, the nantuckethospital.org is update with daily COVID-19 testing results. As of our press date, Nantucket has had 41 confirmed cases of Covid-19 out of 4,202 tests. The number of infections may seem low, but does not mean that we should relax our vigilance. A mass effort by Nantucket Cottage Hospital, Town of Nantucket, Board of Health, and the community has resulted in businesses operating under strict guidelines and with special protocols. The island now has greater availability of testing. The hospital is currently operating under strict precautions and protocols to ensure that patients and staff are safe, and are constantly adjusting to ensure that proper restrictions are followed.

Throughout the pandemic, hospital staff has approached the day-to-day

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Sharing Talented Artists and a Passion for Art

Kathleen Knight has a talent for finding talent, and she loves sharing her discoveries at her gallery in the heart of downtown Nantucket. A walk up the steps at 4 India Street brings you into a world of exquisite glass sculptures and a collection of traditional and contemporary art like nothing else anywhere on our island.

Starting this Friday, August 7, The Gallery at Four India is hosting internationally acclaimed painter Giovanni DeCunto in an exhibition simply called America.

Knight was the first to exhibit DeCunto on Nantucket Island thirty years ago: “I first met Giovanni in 1990, and I fell in love with his work...it was inspiring, ahead of the times...” She hosted two solo shows for him in her gallery: one show on the American Flag and the second exhibiting his nautical flags in a pop style that no one else was painting at the time. “Today there are many artists painting the flag, but none as brilliant and powerful as Giovanni,” Kathleen commented.

Last winter she decided to call to see where his career had taken him and was excited to find out he was at the top of his field. “I was thrilled to hear the news, as I have over the years launched the careers of many up-coming innovative artists, such as Steampunk artist Bruce Rosenbaum and Upcycler Thomas Deininger. Bringing back Giovanni has been what makes this business so worth working hard for!”

Giovanni said he was very happy to hear from Kathleen: “I’m really excited, it’s been a long time since I’ve exhibited there. Hopefully, it will be part of my new routine.” He went on to describe himself as a “Global Expressionist” with a style that is from the Baroque Period influenced by Impressionists, culture, and humanity—a style the bridges the gap between the old and the new: “I threw away all my tools and paint directly onto the canvas to make my images... by eliminatcontinued on page 16

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NHA Opens Inspiring New Exhibit

A new exhibit in the Nantucket Whaling Museum tells the story of inspiring individuals who moved Nantucket—and the nation—towards a more just and equitable distribution of political power. It begins with a simple will written in 1710 that endowed a formerly enslaved man with property and continues to the enactment of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920 that granted voting rights to women.

The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to present The Road from Abolition to Suffrage, a new exhibition in the Williams Forsyth Gallery of the Museum on Broad Street.

As the title suggests, the story has two parts—the first looks at the scourge of slavery and the second highlights those individuals with Nantucket connection involved in fighting for civil rights for women. Curiously, the pursuit on whales mirrors the former, while the latter reflects Nantucket’s post-whaling period.

Early on, the virtue of tolerance, so prized in the Quaker community, paved the road for a multitude of ethnicities to engage in the pursuit of whaling. With the decline of the Wampanoag population, African Americans, Pacific Islanders, Azoreans, and Cape Verdeans stepped into those roles. The Underground Railroad had a stop here as escaped slaves benefited from the social distancing of long whaling voyages.

The passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments ended slavery and gave Black men the right to vote. Women would wait another five decades. In the island’s post-whaling economy, women and men pressed for the full embodiment of that foundational phrase in the Declaration of Independence: “All Men Are Created Equal.” Finally it came in 1920, 72 years after the Declaration of Sentiments were adopted at the first Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848.

Nantucketers today can feel a special pride for those islanders who advocated for civil rights. This new exhibit tells their stories. The exhibition is open to the public during Whaling Museum hours; NHA members can sign up for member mornings and evenings at nha.org.

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Meet in front of the brick bank building 10 to 15 minutes early. $20 for Adults; $15 for Seniors (65+) & Teens; $5 for Kids 7 to 12. Cash only.

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Historic Mansions + 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, non-stop exercise walk - with historic commentary - past the historic mansions and most beautiful gardens of Nantucket town.

Meets 10 min. early at Centre and Main Sts. beside the bank steps.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday starting at 8:30am.

Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mile, 1 hour, non-stop morning exercise walk with historic commentary - past some of the most spectacular homes on Nantucket. Please arrive 10 minutes early at Centre and Main beside the bank steps.

Monday, Friday, and Sunday starting at 8:30am.

Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl.

1/2 mile, 80 min. Starts at 11am at Centre and Main in front of the brick bank building. Please arrive 10 min. early.

Prices for all tours: Fabulous Mansions & Nantucket in Bloom $20 per person.

All other tours are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors (65+) and for teens; $5 for kids 7-12; and under 7 free. 20% off for groups of 6 or more; 33% off for ten or more.

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Events & Entertainment Events are updated daily at Nantucket.net

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 6 AM to 6 PM - #NantucketTrashtag Socially Distance Beach Cleanup Nantucket Land Council Associates group has organized a Nantucket Beach Cleanup with a twist. Instead of gathering together, bring gloves & bags to a beach (or trail or street) near you during this week and collect the trash you find. Once you’ve filled your bag, download the free Cleanswell app & upload your collection. Our Nantucket impact will be tallied. Photograph yourself & your family, and post to social media with #NantucketTrashtag & tag @nantucketlandcouncil.

8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

10 AM to 2 PM - Story & Craft Grab & Go: Paper Plate Whales (and Snails!)

This week’s reading is The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson. When you’re through, the Atheneum will provide the supplies & instructions ready for you to make your own whales & snails! For children age 4-8. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 5:30 PM - Cindy Pease Roe showing in Susan Lister Locke Gallery Cindy Pease Roe, Ocean Preservationist, Environmental Educator, Founder of nonprofit UpSculpt and Schmidt Ocean Institude Artist-in-Residence exhibits her wildlife creatures created from recycled marine debris. Ongoing demonstrations by the artist outside the gallery daily August 5 to 11. Call for details: 508-228-2132. Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street.

10 AM to 6 PM - Sidewalk Sale at Sara Campbell Enjoy an extra 60% off already-reduced sale apparel plus discounts on jewelry and accessories. Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach. 508-680-1626 SaraCampbell.com 11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mi., 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main in front of the brick bank building. Meet 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20; seniors (65) & teens $15. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 2 to 3:30 PM - Habitat Hike for Ages 6+ What makes a forest different from a field? Investigate the natural habitats around Nantucket. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org 3 to 3:45 PM - Online: Teen Trivia Weekly trivia game for teens, using Zoom and Kahoot. Test your knowledge with all things trivia! Multiple choice and true/false questions. Open to all teens entering 612 grades. Email: eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org for login information.

7 PM - Online 2020 August Fete: “There’s No Place Like Home” Nantucket Preservation Trust 15th Annual August Fete Live online Q & A with homeowners. virtual guided tours of exceptional and award-winning historic Nantucket properties. NantucketPreservation.org 8 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 - Stars & Senses Night Hike for Ages 8+ An evening hike under the stars. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 6 AM to 6 PM - #NantucketTrashtag Socially Distance Beach Cleanup Nantucket Land Council Associates group has organized a Nantucket Beach Cleanup

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with a twist. Instead of gathering together, bring gloves & bags to a beach (or trail or street) near you during this week and collect the trash you find. Once you’ve filled your bag, download the free Cleanswell app & upload your collection. Our Nantucket impact will be tallied. Photograph yourself & your family, and post to social media with #NantucketTrashtag & tag @nantucketlandcouncil.

8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 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, Cash only. Meet at Federal and India Sts, by Atheneum fences 10 min early 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

10 AM to 2 PM - Story & Craft Grab & Go: Paper Plate Whales (and Snails!)

This week’s reading is The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson. When you’re through, the Atheneum will provide the supplies & instructions ready for you to make your own whales & snails! For children age 4-8. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM to 2 PM - Paper Craft Grab & Go Bag: Magical Water Blossoms This week’s paper craft grab & go craft are water blossoms, Suggested for ages 7+.

Template provided, but you will need scissors, markers, and bowl of water. Pick upa a kit on the Weezie Porch of Nantucket Atheneum while supplies last. Extend the experience further and request the ‘Botany Book Bundle,’ a selection of nonfiction and picture books with a plant theme by calling the Weezie Desk ext. 103. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-1110 10 AM to 5:30 PM - Cindy Pease Roe showing in Susan Lister Locke Gallery Cindy Pease Roe, Ocean Preservationist, Environmental Educator, Founder of nonprofit UpSculpt and Schmidt Ocean Institude Artist-in-Residence exhibits her wildlife creatures created from recycled marine debris. Ongoing demonstrations by the artist outside the gallery daily August 5 to 11. Call for details: 508-228-2132. Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street.

10 AM to 6 PM - Sidewalk Sale at Sara Campbell Enjoy an extra 60% off already-reduced sale apparel plus discounts on jewelry and accessories. Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach. 508-680-1626 SaraCampbell.com 10 AM to 6 PM - Celebrating America!

See the stunning work of internationally acclaimed artist Giovanni DeCunto in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mi., 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main in front of the brick bank building. Meet 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20; seniors (65) & teens $15. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 8 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 712. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 6 AM to 6 PM - #NantucketTrashtag Socially Distance Beach Cleanup Nantucket Land Council Associates group has organized a Nantucket Beach Cleanup with a twist. Instead of gathering together, bring gloves & bags to a beach (or trail or street) near you during this week and collect the trash you find. Once you’ve filled your bag, download the free Cleanswell app & upload your collection. Our Nantucket impact will be tallied. Photograph yourself & your family, and post to social media with #NantucketTrashtag & tag @nantucketlandcouncil.

8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 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 Federal and India Sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits. continued on page 8

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EYE ON STYLE:

Bringing a Sense of Joy to Everyday Life

by Catherine Macallister

High-end fashion has found its home on Nantucket, and shoppers are delighted by the carefully curated pieces, accessories, and apothecary items brought to the island from places like Italy, New York, and France. Serenella and its newest sister store, Serenella X La Double J, offer a reprieve from the summer heat and the opportunity to indulge in runway-worthy fashion, selected for the shopper who is looking for the newest and trendiest. Serenella has been a part of the downtown Nantucket shopping experience since 2010, has helped shape the fashion scene on our island, offering a customer-centric shopping experience, guaranteed to excite the most discerning shoppers.

Owner and curator for the store, Leslee Shupe, took ownership of Serenella in Boston in 2003, just after graduating college. She knew that Nantucket would be her “first choice for a second destination location.� She opened Serenella of Nantucket in 2010 and has continued to grow the business, opening their Palm Beach location in 2017, and a second specialty collaboration, La Double J X Serenella, on Nantucket this season. Shupe’s careful eye sets her apart: “I am forever researching and sourcing the ‘best of the best’ for our sophisticated, educated, and discerning clientele,� says Shupe. Shupe has taken to the runways in places like Milan, Paris, and New York, carefully choosing which pieces to include in her Nantucket, Boston, and Palm Beach locations. She believes “clothes become a means to showcase your personality,� and “selects only what she deems stylish, modernist, creative, and elegant.�

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10 AM to 5:30 PM - Cindy Pease Roe showing in Susan Lister Locke Gallery Cindy Pease Roe, Ocean Preservationist, Environmental Educator, Founder of nonprofit UpSculpt and Schmidt Ocean Institude Artist-in-Residence exhibits her wildlife creatures created from recycled marine debris. Ongoing demonstrations by the artist outside the gallery daily August 5 to 11. Call for details: 508-228-2132. Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street.

10 AM to 6 PM - Celebrating America!

See the stunning work of internationally acclaimed artist Giovanni DeCunto in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

10 AM to 6 PM - Sidewalk Sale at Sara Campbell Enjoy an extra 60% off already-reduced sale apparel plus discounts on jewelry and accessories. Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach. 508-680-1626 SaraCampbell.com 11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mi., 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main in front of the brick bank building. Meet 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20; seniors (65) & teens $15. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 4:30 to 7 PM - Celebrating America with Giovanni Decunto Join internationally acclaimed artist Giovanni Decunto at an Artists Reception & Charity Auction to benefit the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club. Held at 21 Broad Street, the event is limited to 10 visitors at a time. Decunto’s AMERICA exhibit is on display from August 7-31 in the Gallery at Four India Street for all to view.

7 PM - Online: Boston Pops for Nantucket Join us all in spirit on Saturday for a free celebratory broadcast of the Boston Pops for Nantucket. Help us honor the heroes among us. The program will feature previous musical performances by the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra as well as a newly created virtual piece and a pre-recorded fireworks display. The 45-minute show will also feature Nantucket musicians as well as special video messages honoring the heroes among us. At 7:45 p.m., step outside wherever you may be and “Clap for the Carers.”

8 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 712. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 6 AM to 6 PM - #NantucketTrashtag Socially Distance Beach Cleanup Nantucket Land Council Associates group has organized a Nantucket Beach Cleanup with a twist. Instead of gathering together, bring gloves & bags to a beach (or trail or street) near you during this week and collect the trash you find. Once you’ve filled your bag, download the free Cleanswell app & upload your collection. Our Nantucket impact will be tallied. Photograph yourself & your family, and post to social media with #NantucketTrashtag & tag @nantucketlandcouncil.

8:30 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, Cash only. Meet at Federal and India Sts, by Atheneum fences 10 min early 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

10 AM to 6 PM - Sidewalk Sale at Sara Campbell Enjoy an extra 60% off already-reduced sale apparel plus discounts on jewelry and accessories. Sara Campbell, 5 South Beach. 508-680-1626 SaraCampbell.com 10 AM to 6 PM - Celebrating America!

See the stunning work of internationally acclaimed artist Giovanni DeCunto in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mi., 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main in front of the brick bank building. Meet 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20; seniors (65) & teens $15. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 7:15 PM - Free Sunday Outdoor Concert Musician Jordan Graves will perform on the Bandstand Stage at Children’s Beach.

Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner, and dance! Wear a mask and social distance. Presented by the Town of Nantucket Visitor Services. Weather permitting.

8 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 712. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Online: Yummy Monday - Recipe Swap and Favorite Local Ingredients Share what you have been cooking this summer season, your favorite local ingredients, where to find them, and how to prepare them. NantucketAtheneum.org

August 6-12, 2020

8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 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, Cash only. Meet at Federal and India Sts, by Atheneum fences 10 min early 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

9 AM to 1 PM - Miniature Nantucket Basket with Nap Plank If you have ever admired the precision of this beautiful work don’t miss this opportunity to work with Nantucket’s miniature basket maker. Learn to make staves, weave, & finish a basket. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 to 11 AM - Nature Story Hour for Ages 3+ Join the MMA for this program designed especially for the young explorer in your family . Registration required: MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 5:30 PM - Cindy Pease Roe showing in Susan Lister Locke Gallery Cindy Pease Roe, Ocean Preservationist, Environmental Educator, Founder of nonprofit UpSculpt and Schmidt Ocean Institude Artist-in-Residence exhibits her wildlife creatures created from recycled marine debris. Ongoing demonstrations by the artist outside the gallery daily August 5 to 11. Call for details: 508-228-2132. Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street.

10 AM to 6 PM - Celebrating America!

See the stunning work of internationally acclaimed artist Giovanni DeCunto in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mi., 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main in front of the brick bank building. Meet 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20; seniors (65) & teens $15. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 8 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 712. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. 508-332-0953

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 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 Federal and India Sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road. The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

9 to 10:30 AM - Beach Biology Field Trip Join aquarium staff to learn about the fascinating biology, ecology, and geology that make Nantucket’s beaches unique. Register at MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 1 PM - Historic Transferware with Mary Emery Lacoursiere Using historic imagery create a set of unique platters with ramekins that are perfect for entertaining. This traditional method of surface decoration yields amazing results.

Pieces will be kiln fired, making them food safe & dishwasher safe and something you can use daily. 508-228-1894 nha.org 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Family Snorkeling for Ages 8+ Learn about horseshoe crabs, moon snails, flounder, whelks, pipefish, and more! Registration required at MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 2 PM - Story & Craft Grab & Go: Cardboard Cats for Ages 4-8 This week’s reading is Me and My Cat? by Satoshi Kitamura. Pick up the supplies and instructions for you to make your own kitties! Upload a photo of your finished creations to Facebook. While Supplies Last! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 5:30 PM - Cindy Pease Roe showing in Susan Lister Locke Gallery Cindy Pease Roe, Ocean Preservationist, Environmental Educator, Founder of nonprofit UpSculpt and Schmidt Ocean Institude Artist-in-Residence exhibits her wildlife creatures created from recycled marine debris. Ongoing demonstrations by the artist outside the gallery daily August 5 to 11. Call for details: 508-228-2132. Susan Lister Locke Gallery, 28 Easy Street.

10 AM to 6 PM - Celebrating America!

See the stunning work of internationally acclaimed artist Giovanni DeCunto in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mi., 80 min.

Meet at Centre & Main in front of the brick bank building. Meet 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20; seniors (65) & teens $15. Cash Only. 508-332-0953 continued on page 12

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Turning an Island Museum Inside Out

The Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum has found an innovative way of sharing their exhibits during the global pandemic: they are turning their museum inside out! Instead of welcoming the public inside this year, they are encouraging visitors to come to the museum’s grounds at 158 Polpis Road, to enjoy the gorgeous scenery and see the outdoor exhibits express what would be found inside the museum.

Museum staff has created twelve full-color storyboards and placed them around the property, and they include details about how the museum came to be, the formation of the United States Coast Guard, and several shipwrecks from the 19th and 20th centuries, including the wrecks and rescues of the HP Kirkham, the British Queen, and the 1956 sinking of the Andrea Doria.

Also placed around the grounds are several socially-distanced tables, chairs, and benches throughout the grounds for all to enjoy. The museum is inviting islanders and visitors to pack a picnic lunch or dinner and take in the tranquil splendor of the adjacent Folger’s Marsh. Bird lovers will be fascinated by the many species seen in the area including ducks, egrets, swans, seagulls, saltmarsh sparrows, and more. Post a photo of yourself at the museum and tag Egan Maritime or the Shipwreck

Museum on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and you’ll be entered to win fun items from the museum's gift shop.

This is not the only pandemic pivot made by staff at the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum. Visitors can enjoy a virtual museum experience at eganmaritime.org. And since early April, Egan Maritime Institute’s Maritime Studies Instructor Evan Schwanfelder has been hosting free podcasts that tell the dramatic stories of wrecks and rescues that the museum is famous for telling. To listen to the Time & Tide podcasts, visit timeandtidenantucket.com The museum is located only 4 miles outside of town and there is plenty of free parking, and it’s directly across from the Polpis bike path. The property is open only during daylight hours, and there are no bathroom facilities.

Facial coverings are encouraged while walking around the property.

Founded in 1989 to preserve and celebrate our island’s seafaring heritage, Egan Maritime Institute offers many programs and educational opportunities to inspire the appreciation and preservation of Nantucket's maritime culture and seafaring legacy. Financial support is greatly appreciated: if you’d like to donate or become a member, visit eganmaritime.org.

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August 6-12, 2020

Pairings for 2020 Dining

by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Épernay The current dining scene on Nantucket is like none we have ever seen before.

One could have only dreamed of eating al fresco, under the beautiful stars that Maria Mitchell once gazed upon many moons ago.

For those who are still a little skeptical about being in socially distanced proximity to others while dining, the good news is that the restaurant community on Nantucket has options for all of your favorite meals that can easily be packed for curbside pick-up for you to enjoy at home or elsewhere.

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Why wait in line for a table at Black-Eyed Susan’s when you can have your brunch on the go? While you can’t go wrong by selecting any of Black-Eyed’s best brunch menu items, you would be remiss if you failed to order their delicious Pennsylvania Dutch Cakes with Jarlsberg Cheese. It’s brunch, right? That means it is totally acceptable to have dessert before noon. This is a great menu item to share, if you are into sharing in these different times – or you have an excuse to eat it all yourself if you “aren’t comfortable sharing” at the moment.

This unique stack of cakes is their house pancake specialty, slathered with syrup blended with sweet butter. You can do even better by adding real maple syrup, or make it the best with berries on top. There is much to celebrate here, so let’s add a bottle of sparkling wine to the equation.

Naveran Dama Cava is a gorgeous sparkling wine from Spain, made just like Champagne, where the second fermentation that creates the bubbles occurs in the bottle. However, this “grande dame” from the Iberian Peninsula is a fraction of the price of its counterpart from France. It is a blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Parellada, an indigenous Spanish grape varietal, all from organically grown vines. This is also considered a vegan wine. Perfect to accompany your brunch, or versatile enough for almost any meal!

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by Robert P. Barsanti The moon surprised us.

The marginal fog had simmered away until the beach settled clear and blue.

We were lolling in our chairs on the south shore before an insistent, distant, and muttering surf. All around us, pink skin stretched over towels, under umbrellas, and in front of phones.

During the week, a longshore current had scooped and sculpted a steep beach. Waist- and shoulder-high waves broke right on shore, scooted up the wall, then raced back into the teeth of the net wave. It made for a dramatic show, when you looked away from your book or phone.

Then, without announcement, the tide began poking up over the wall. The water demonstrated what it could do, if it were deeper than a quarter inch. The ocean came scooting under the beach chairs, dampening feet, and warning of the moon.

Then the ocean became demanding. It marched up and over the edge, swept clothes, shoes, and towels out in front of the wave. A nearby family, complete with newborn, found all of their gear lifted, pushed up beach, and then swept back into the water. They recovered it all, (including the baby) but retreated back into the safety of their Yukon. The water, however, stopped retreating. Instead it smoothed away the footsteps and pooled up in long, shallow ponds that kept rising.

Up the beach, squeals exploded when a bigger wave pushed up over the wall, over the towels, over the purses and backpacks, and lifted the coolers. The bikinis and the jams leaped up out of their dramas, rescued what they could, retreated, and cast a hairy eye on the ocean. Tonight, they would be praying to continued on page 35

High Speed Ferry Schedule through September 7, 2020 Depart Nantucket

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Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge You’ve come to Nantucket to relax, now you can visit the most remarkable Wildlife Refuge with the best beaches in the world!

Refuge & Beaches Open Daily 9am to 6pm OSV Seasonal Permits are only available online at thetrustees.org/permits Rent a Jeep from Young’s (508-228-1151) or Affordable Rentals (508-228-3501) with permits to enter the Refuge and buy your day pass from the Gatehouse.

508-228-5646 thetrustees.org/ccwr To all our supporters and those who love Nantucket’s natural beauty, we thank you for your patience and for wearing masks and following guidelines to keep our guests and our staff safe.

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508-680-1522 118 Old South Road

11 AM to 12:30 PM - Beach Biology Field Trip Join aquarium staff to learn about the fascinating biology, ecology, and geology that make Nantucket’s beaches unique.

Register at MariaMitchell.org 7 to 8 PM - Online Conversation: Peter Baker & Susan Glasser Peter Baker is chief White House Correspondent for the New York TImes. Susan Glasser is a columnist and founding editor of Politico Magazine. Partners in life as well as in writing, the pair has penned The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life And Times Of James Baker. Baker and Glasser join Peter Panchy for a conversation about Washington politics. The two will discuss the themes in their book and how Baker provided a blueprint for the politics of 2020. NantucketAtheneum.org 8 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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 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 Federal and India Sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road.

The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

9:30 to 11 AM - Family Kayaking for Ages 8+ We will teach participants basic kayaking strokes and safety procedures, explore the creeks near harbor flats, and share naturalist information about the local habitat & creatures we see. Registration required at MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 2 PM - Story & Craft Grab & Go: Cardboard Cats for 4-8 This week’s reading is Me and My Cat? by Satoshi Kitamura.

Pick up the supplies and instructions for you to make your own kitties! Upload a photo of your finished creations to Facebook. While Supplies Last! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 2 PM - Art Grab & Go Bag: Greek Pottery Scratch Art This Week’s Art Grab & Go craft is a Greek Pottery Scratch Art kit. For ages 7+. All materials needed provided & kit includes a sheet of Greek patterns for reference and a printout of the Greek alphabet. Pick one up on the Weezie Porch of Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. while supplies last. Request the ‘Greek Mythology Book Bundle,’ a selection of 5 books about Greek Myths and ancient worlds, by calling the Weezie Desk 508228-1110 ext. 103.

10 AM to 6 PM - Celebrating America!

See the stunning work of internationally acclaimed artist Giovanni DeCunto in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mi., 80 min. Meet at Centre & Main in front of the brick bank building. Meet 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20; seniors (65) & teens $15. Cash Only. 508-3320953 2 to 3:30 PM - Nature Art & Exploration for Ages 6+ Explore the natural world through the lens of your inner artist.

Registration required at MariaMitchell.org 5:30 to 6:45 PM - Online: The Charismatic American Oystercatcher Karen Beattie (Dir. of Science & Stewardship with Nantucket Conservation Foundation) will discuss the natural history of this shorebird & Nantucket as a breeding site. She’ll share in-

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sights about the range-wide movement patterns of Nantucket’s birds from a program by researchers affiliated with American Oystercatcher Working Group. Nantucket Conservation Foundation & NantucketAtheneum.org 7 to 8 PM - Online: Virtual Science Speaker Series: Jimmy Elliot Webinar presented by the Maria Mitchell Association. MariaMitchell.org 8 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

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 8 AM to 6 PM - Whaling Museum Open to the Public Reserve a time to visit at nha.org & see the classic world-class exhibits and the newly opened The Road from Abolition to Suffrage exhibit. 13 Broad Street.

8:30 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 Federal and India Sts by Atheneum fence 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM - Visit the Museum Turned Inside Out Enjoy the spectacular views from the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road.

The museum is closed this season, but during daylight hours, you may visit the property, enjoy a picnic, and see a dozen storyboards that tell the dramatic stories told by the museum’s exhibits.

10 AM to 2 PM - Story & Craft Grab & Go: Cardboard Cats for 4-8 This week’s reading is Me and My Cat? by Satoshi Kitamura.

Pick up the supplies and instructions for you to make your own kitties! Upload a photo of your finished creations to Facebook. While Supplies Last! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 6 PM - Celebrating America!

See the stunning work of internationally acclaimed artist Giovanni DeCunto in the Gallery at Four India, upstairs at 4 India Street.

11 AM - Historic Downtown Walking Tour Led by the 3-time runner-up in the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, 1/2 mi., 80 min. Meet at Centre & Main in front of the brick bank building. Meet 10 min. early. No reservations necessary. $20; seniors (65) & teens $15. Cash Only. 508-3320953 2 PM - ‘Sconset Walking Tour Learn about the unique fishing settlement at the eastern edge of the island. Details & tickets : 508-228-1387 or NantucketPreservation.org 2 to 3:30 PM - Habitat Hike for Ages 6+ What makes a forest different from a field? Investigate the natural habitats around Nantucket. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org 3 to 3:45 PM - Online: Teen Trivia Weekly trivia game for teens, using Zoom and Kahoot. Test your knowledge with all things trivia! Multiple choice and true/false questions. Open to all teens entering 6-12 grades.

Email: eyoung@nantucketatheneum.org for login information.

8 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 - Stars & Senses Night Hike for Ages 8+ An evening hike under the stars. Registration required: MariaMitchell.org

COMING SOON Saturday, August 15 at 6 pm Tim Russert Summer Groove Benefit Online Tune in LIVE to Local Channel 18 or log on to kindest.com/campaign/summergroove to watch the Summer Grove program: a CELEBRATION of our island’s children, the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club and YOU!

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A Closer Look at Ticks on Nantucket

by Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation

Ticks are as part of life on Nantucket as fog, summer traffic, and sand. That's not a statement meant to scare people away. It's a fact of life. Taking preventative and proactive measures will help ensure the health of you, your family, and your pets. First, it is important to know what we have on-island and what the potential dangers, if any, actually are.

Deer Ticks Blacklegged ticks (a.k.a Deer ticks) take 2 years to complete their life cycle and are found predominantly in woody, shrubby habitats. Research has shown that they prefer the humidity of understory shrubs. Their numbers rely greatly on the distribution of its reproductive host: white-tailed deer. Both nymph and adult stages transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, Babesiosis, and Anaplasmosis. On Nantucket, this is our most common tick.

Dog Ticks American Dog ticks are found predominantly in areas with little or no tree cover, such as grassy fields, as well as along walkways and trails. These used to be more prevalent on the island, but are less-frequently encountered now. They feed on a variety of hosts ranging in size from mice to deer, and nymphs and adults can transmit diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Tularemia, though these are less commonly encountered than other tick-borne diseases.

Lone Star Ticks This tick species is a more recent find in our region. Prevalent in the southeastern US, their distribution has been expanding with global climate change.

Previously only known from a few areas of Massachusetts, lone star ticks (LST) now have confirmed breeding populations in Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket.

Lone star ticks are known to be more aggressive than the deer and dog ticks.

They actively “hunt” down a host instead of passively hoping one walks by. Lone star ticks, fortunately, don’t transmit Lyme’s, but they have their own unique set of diseases: they carry tularemia, human ehrlichiosis, and STARI (southern tick associated rash illness). The most sensational headline that gets repeated, with a hint of truth, is that the LST bite can make you allergic to red meat (anywhere from hives to anaphylactic shock). The good news, however, is that LST’s are less likely to carry pathogens than deer ticks.

Lymes, Babesiosis, and Ehrlichiosis Lyme disease is caused by an infection with a spirochete (a type of bacteria) which can be transmitted to people by bites from nymphal and adult black-legged ticks. Many of the symptoms of early Lyme’s mimic flu-like symptoms. Other tick-borne diseases passed on through ticks include human Babesiosis and Ehrlichiosis. Symptoms are similar for all three infections, and you can have co-infections, but treatments differ for each disease. When going to the doctor with a tick bite, confirm that you are tested for all possible tick-borne diseases. It's important to be treated early if you test positive to prevent later, more serious problems.

Powassan Virus This tick-borne illness has been in the news lately despite its rarity. Approximately 100 cases of Powassan virus disease were reported in the United States over the past 10 years and there were only 16 reported cases in Massachusetts.

Unlike Lyme and other tick-borne bacterial infections, Powassan is a virus for which there is no treatment except supportive care. It is spread via the blacklegged tick. No cases of this disease have ever been reported on Nantucket.

For a great online resource that can answer most of your tick questions and will even go the extra mile, check out the Tick Encounter Resource Center at tickencounter.org, out of the University of Rhode Island. It offers a plethora of regional tick information based in science and with important information from the CDC. Not only is it a great source of information, but you can participate!

Have a tick? Take a photo and send it in. The information they gather through volunteer participation allows TERC to create maps of infestations and calculate a Tick Encounter Index.

Several friends have remarked recently about finding nymphs on themselves after a walk. Young ticks, or nymphs, are most active in the warm weather months which is why we're seeing them more now. Adult ticks are most active during the fall and spring, but can also be seen at other times of the year. Nymphs are difficult to identify at this stage, but best to avoid them altogether. After a recent day “in the field,” I found my shins covered with 10-20 tiny nymphs. I thought it was mud splatter until I realised it was bumpy. I must have walked by a hatch.

The nymphs are easy to pick off and can even be removed with a lint roller or duct tape.

So you found a tick on you. Now what?

1. Take it off. If it wasn't biting you, pick it off and throw it in the toilet. Putting it between two pieces of tape and tossing in the garbage also works. Just don't flick it back into your surroundings, especially if you're inside. One less tick is still one less tick!

2. If it is attached, try to remove it completely. This means you want the head out. If it only bit recently, it should be easy to do. Tweezers work well, but you can pick up any number of tick removal tools at pharmacies around the island.

3. If you know the tick was only attached for 24 hours or less, treat the spot like a mosquito bite and go about your day. If you're worried it may have been attached longer, check in with your doctor or the clinic at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Caught early and treated, you may never experience any symptoms.

The Nantucket Cottage Hospital has good information about tick disease treatment and prevention at nantuckethospital.org/health-wellness-services/tickborne-disease.

If you happen to have the tick that bit you, don't bother bringing it to the hospital, you can, however, send it in to be tested. TERC now partners with the UMASS Laboratory of Medical Zoology and their tickreport.com to offer tick testing. You can contribute to science and send the tick in for testing yourself. Not only will you get a report of what pathogens the tick may have been carrying, but you are contributing to important research. Tick Report was born from the mind of Dr. Steven Rich. As a microbiologist studying pathogens and tick-borne diseases, he heard from people who are truly concerned about the “tick epidemic” in their areas. Tapping in to the concerns of citizens allows Dr. Rich’s lab to collect a multitude of data while providing a service to interested people.

After I found a lone star tick on me in 2015, I called Dr. Rich and sent in my tick. The results came back in a few days and all was well. My tick was negative for every possible disease. Phew!

On Nantucket, multiple researchers are studying all aspects of ticks; tick biology, species and populations, tick-borne diseases, how to reduce the populations, and reduce disease transmissions. There may be some overlap, but, as with all scientific research, studies build upon each other. We all benefit when there are more researchers studying these issues.

Prevention is the best treatment: • Avoid known tick habitats: brushy and moist areas (try to stay on the path) • Tuck your pants inside your socks • Use repellant. There are many options for sprays or inoculated clothing.

• Regularly check yourself and your family for ticks. Pay close attention to armpits, groin, and back.

• Treat your pets with medications or tick collars to repel ticks.

• Support tick research where possible. The more we know, the better prepared we can be.

Don't forget to enjoy Nantucket! With some preventative measures and a good tick check at the end of the day, you can still enjoy the wonderful nature Nantucket has to offer.

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Sharing Talented Artists and a Passion for Art from page 4 ing the tools, I can give equal time on the canvas and keep the experience of painting pure to itself... be true to painting but bring it into this age, bring together the past, present, and future. It’s all about communication: paintings must have relevance to today to remain in the future.”

DeCunto also describes himself as “an American artist and a patriot,” and his paintings of the American flag are full of heart and uniquely inspiring. His work, created in an inimitable style that is gracefully poetic and visceral, mindful and intense, can be found in museums and private collections around the world.

In 2016, he was awarded the key to the city of Lawrence, MA, where he was raised—an honor given only to two others: Robert Frost and Leonard Bernstein.

Not only is Kathleen Knight bringing Giovanni DeCunto back to her gallery on Nantucket, but she also spearheaded a charity auction and artists reception to benefit the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club. “The fundraiser was my suggestion,” she explained, “to give back and support the children of the future and Nantucket's pride. It brings me joy when young artists visit the gallery and tell me about their artwork and what they love in the gallery.

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is to give artists who dream of having a successful career the opportunity to meet and speak to Giovanni, who has worked very hard to get where he is today.

[To show them] there is a bigger world out there, to take the chance and paint outside the box and to never give up! I believe artists need patrons who listen and go beyond to help them establish themselves on- and off-island.

Specializing in contemporary and traditional fine art, Knight has dedicated her life to supporting artists and sharing their work. Her exhibition space presents a wide variety of dozens of artists from the USA and Europe. Her contemporary art glass collection is our island’s only source for stunning sculptures in crystal and glass.

“My goal has always to bring new and exciting exhibits to Nantucket...to broaden the minds of artists, collectors, and our museum. The world of art is my life, and I wouldn't change one minute of my 45-year career of representing passionate, dedicated artists.

Those who go beyond the same painting over and over. Those who push the struggle to finding their voice. It's a very rewarding accomplishment to see artists become real!”

Giovanni DeCunto’s exhibit America will be on display in The Gallery at Four India through August.

The Artists Reception and Charity Auction is held this Saturday, August 8, from 4:30 to 7 pm at 21 Broad Street.

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Whether shopping for your favorite designer like Le Sireneuse, Nazzy, and Thom Browne or looking for a sophisticated weekend getaway outfit, you can find it at Serenella. Shupe offers a “total customer service experience,” catered to your tastes in designers and your search for unique patterns and prints. You will find everything from “the up and coming and established A-List leading designer,” says Shupe. While there are still plenty of summer styles and pieces to look forward to, the pre-Fall collections have arrived with ready-to-wear pieces and “true Fall items.” Be on the lookout for cashmere by Leret Leret and Thom Browne, as well as shopper favorites from cult streetwear designers like Wales Bonner. When you shop Serenella, you are getting a unique insight into Shupe’s world of fashion and her understanding of “form and function..and sensitivity for luxury fabrics and accessories, along with great personal panache.”

A second location has recently joined Serenella on the island, Serenella X La Double J is an exclusive brand partnership that offers ready to wear items, accessories, home goods, and apothecary items. This new shop at 44 Centre Street provides a summer escape to an Italian paradise, featuring the exclusive brand, La Double J of Milan and Acqua di Parma. The store carries “eye-popping prints and vibration-raising colors” that will transport you from our cobblestone streets to Milan. La Double J Founder, JJ Martin, “writes a love letter to Italy, collaborating with local artisans to preserve and celebrate the culture [of Milan].” And JJ is thrilled to be working with Shupe: “Leslee’s shop is divine. She has such a loyal following and cares so much—we got lucky to have such a dedicated partner.”

Designer houseware items from places like Muse Bespoke, Novegr, and Saved NY are also featured. Aqua di Parma is offering a specialty apothecary line that has collaborated to support La Double J. And the Double J Goddess Collection reimagines goddesses with an approachable and artistic bent.

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For a decade, Serenella has been the go-to fashion hotspot on Nantucket, and both the shop on South Beach Street and the new collaboration with Double J on Centre are must-visit shops while on the island. Don’t miss your opportunity to indulge in high fashion and see why Serenella remains a must-stop Nantucket shopping experience.

Both locations of Serenella are open daily from 10 am-6 pm. For online shopping needs and a complete list of designers, visit serenellausa.com. Be sure to follow their Instagram @serenellausa for exclusive insights into new products and collections. Like many retail locations during the pandemic, Serenella has continued to take the proper precautions to ensure a safe shopping experience.

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opeations in new and inspiring ways. Many departments have adjusted their daily schedules, and the Emergency Department, the Med-Surg unit, and the Birthing Center continued to provide 24/7 care to patients.

Departments like the Infusion Center have also remained essential to the hospital, operating throughout the pandemic to ensure that patients could receive their regular and essential care.

There has been “a lot of teamwork, a lot of collaboration, and a lot of learning,” explained Graziadei.

Graziadei also commends the Environmental Services Department, who have altered their schedules to ensure NCH nurse anesthetist John Hanlon plays the hospital piano constant and appropriate cleaning of the hospital, “they are so important to what we do.” Every department within the hospital has truly risen to the challenge of the pandemic and come together to continue offering high-quality care to the island community.

As part of the direct response to Covid-19 illnesses on the island, the hospital has divided and designated a “hot zone” in the Emergency Department. This separate area allows for positive or “under investigation” cases to be appropriately treated separately from other emergency room treatments. Additionally, the Physician Clinics at the hospital came together and created a drive- through testing site that continues to be available on a daily basis. The entire operation has been “beefed up,” says Graziadei, offering services beyond just Covid-19 testing, so that patients who may be experiencing symptoms similar to the virus, can be evaluated before entering the hospital in a separate and safe outdoor area. “The completed rebuild of NCH has allowed staff to “better respond to changes, operationally,” says Graziadei, commenting on the main entrance turned to drive through site that was built as though it was “made for drive-through service.”

Though it is hard to believe that so many months have passed since this virus became a global pandemic, NCH has been transparent and moved towards a “major communication effort…from the beginning,” says Graziadei. There was a “demand for information from the community,” he says, discussing the hospital’s efforts to reach community members. Through targeted efforts, NCH has partnered with the Town and Board of Health to ensure constant and effective communication with residents and visitors. Using social media and the hospital website, Graziadei has been gathering information and sending it out in multiple languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Bulgarian. There is also a continued effort towards contact tracing, led by Elizabeth Harris, an RN and Infection Prevention Manager at the hospital. All efforts by the hospital come down to the community’s continuous support of island initiatives like wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and staying home if you feel sick. “No one likes wearing a mask,” says Graziadei, “but it’s an important thing to do.” Across Nantucket, many have “really listened and understood.”

As Nantucket Cottage Hospital looks towards the future, they know they have the continued support of the island. “The community has been incredibly responsive,” says Graziadei, “and we are very grateful for everything.” From the beginning, support has been coming in the shape of supplies, donations, and meals for healthcare workers: truly a community effort. The hope is that people will continue to donate to or volunteer at the hospital, as the hospital remains a continued on page 21

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year-round operation. With so many necessary changes involved with the onset of the pandemic and a loss of income over winter and spring from the lack of nonessential operations, there is still a lot of work to be done for the hospital and ways to give back.

Boston Pops on Nantucket, the hospital’s annual fundraiser, will still be held this Saturday, August 8, but instead of a live concert on the beach with fireworks, it will be broadcast as a virtual event. The hope is that this Boston Pops for Nantucket will “engage everyone” and “still support the hospital,” says Graziadei. A team of anonymous donors has created a 1:1 match for donations made between now and August 8, which will double every donation to Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Now is the time to show your appreciation by continued financial support.

A donation equal to the cost of a Pops ticket—just $30—becomes $60 if you give

by August 8 at nantuckethospital.org/ways-to-get-involved/events/boston-pops The event will be focused on the community members who have been “keeping the gears running” on Nantucket: essential workers, hospital staff, first responders, and grocery workers, to name a few. This non-traditional experience will be a combination of Pops music and some original features. While we may not be able to sit side-by-side on the beach, we will still be able to support our island’s hospital and give back to some of the essential workers who have continued caring for us all. Tune in at 7 pm to the local radio station 97.7, or watch on the Nantucket Community Television station showing on Comcast channel 18 and streamed at their website nantucketcommunitytelevision.org. At 7:45 pm, step outside and clap for the carers loud enough for America to hear!

Even with the summer season underway here, our island community has done “really well” says Graziadei, commenting on how “a lot of people have really risen to the occasion,” of navigating the pandemic. The efforts to continue education, outreach and awareness will continue throughout the summer, and it’s important to remember the health care workers, essential workers, and NCH staff who remain vigilant against this global pandemic.

As you venture downtown, to beaches, and across the island, please make sure that you continue to follow the mandates of the Town and Board of Health by wearing masks in designated areas, practicing social distancing, and frequently washing your hands. For updates about Covid-19 and to donate to Nantucket Cottage Hospital, visit: nantuckethospital.org

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Pairings for 2020 Dining

namic vineyard. They go beyond organic and envisions the farm as a self-contained and self-sustaining organism. This medium-full bodied red has balanced structure and a velvety texture on the palate. It shows layers of black plum and cassis fruit from page 10 with savory overtones, along with hints of rose petals and classic cigar-box notes.

This wine is also worth discovery not only because it is the perfect pairing, but also HOW DO YOU DUNE? because it’s a worthy jewel in a sea of red wine from other more well-known regions The combination of fine dining in a sidewalk café setting just cannot be missed. of California.

Not only is this a great place for tourist people watching, you will also get a nourishing meal in a lovely atmosphere, indoors or out. Dune Restaurant and Bar is just BISTRO TO GO your spot! Here you can enjoy a tasty Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut served in a shalImagine… being able to enjoy a mouthwatering three-course meal for your next low bowl of Thai lemongrass broth with with sweet potatoes, bok choy, snap peas, special occasion in the privacy of your own home and not having to clean the kitchen edamame, shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, and basil. This meal has summer love writ- after. Your dream has come true with Bistro at Home, the unique concept created ten all over it. In addition to outdoor and indoor dining, Dune is also offering takeout by Chefs Tim and Ruth Pitts, former longtime owners of Centre Street Bistro. Enjoy for the 2020 season: order at dunenantucket.com their classic creations by pre-ordering from their “favorite hits” menu posted at NanSummertime also equates to rosé drinking. Order from the selection at Dune tucketBistro.com for pick-up weekends at their kitchen. This is such an awesome or try Clos de L'Ours "L'Accent" Rosé from Côtes de Provence. This wine is what experience, almost like having a personal chef in your own home without the hassle would be considered a “gastronimic” rosé that is best enjoyed with a scrumptious and headache of dirty dishes. The menu frequently changes. You can start with one meal. This cuvée is made from a blend of five red grapes varietals: Grenache, Cin- of their signature salads or a delicious soup (last week was a chilled beet soup with sault, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan. These organic vines are an average age of creme fraiche, toasted sesame and ginger). Next, you must try the Seared Rare Tuna, 50+ years, leading to a wine that has length and complexity on the finish. served with cool peanut noodles, julienne vegetables, and a honey ginger lime glaze.

CAN’T BE BEET The small, local restaurant joints are always the hidden gems when it comes to finding value in neighborhood eateries. Sometimes they might not be easy to see, even when they are there right before your eyes. The Beet Nantucket, while known for their amazing salads and healthy food for breakfast and lunch, also serves a beetutiful dinner. You have the option to dine inside or in their quiet sidewalk nook tucked on the left side of the building, where you won’t have foot traffic parading through your repast. The Steak Frites is taken to another level with this 9 oz. grass fed, all natural, club cut ribeye steak, served with salsa verde + watercress and simply the best crinkle cut fries. While you think you can grill at home, you do not want to miss this level of grilled perfection.

The truth is, you need a fabulous red wine here to pair with your dinner that won’t overpower the accompaniments. Verdad Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles is your answer! This single vineyard wine hails from a Demeter Certified Biody-

Lastly, finish the evening with any one of their desserts: they’re all delicious!

You will need a fabulous wine to wash all this deliciousness down: Bedrock Wine Co. Riesling from Wirz Vineyard in Cienega Valley. First of all, don’t get your nose in a twist about Riesling. This is the most versatile wine grape in regard to pairing it with food due to the amount of acidity in the wine. This is what makes your meal go from wow to POW. Also, this is a wine made by a Master of Wine, so he must know what he is doing. This dry wine is full of character, with lime, white flowers, and bright saline notes to pair with all three of the dishes mentioned above. It comes from a single old-vine vineyard in the Central Coast of California. If there is a year to do things differently and start drinking Riesling, this would be the year.

Wherever your dining experiences may take you on Nantucket these days, please remember to be courteous and kind to those who are being of service to you. We are all in this together and enjoy being part of what could possibly become a new outdoor dining tradition on our fair isle. Cheers!

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Buses will leave town every 20 minutes from 7am to 11:30pm.

The last bus leaves town at 11:20pm.

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Daily from 7:15am to 11:15pm. Buses will leave town at quarter after the hour, last bus from town 11:15pm.

Buses will leave Sconset at quarter of the hour from 7:45am to 8:45pm. The last bus leaves Sconset at 10:45pm.

MADAKET ROUTE

Buses will operate on an hourly schedule daily from 7am to 11:30pm. Buses will leave Broad Street on the hour, the last bus leaves town at 11pm. Buses will leave Madaket on the half hour. The last bus from Madaket is 11:20pm.

MID ISLAND ROUTE

Buses will leave town every 30 minutes (on the hour and half hour from town) daily from 7am to 11:30pm.

AIRPORT ROUTE

Daily 10am to 6pm. Buses will leave town on the hour and airport on the half hour. Last bus from the airport is 5:30pm. Last bus from town is 6pm.

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

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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket

Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path.

Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle.

Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk.

Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach.

Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families.

Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally.

Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point.

Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship.

Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area.

Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer.

Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.

SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond.

South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport.

Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally.

Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach.

Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.

WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.

Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset.

Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.

BAY & POND BEACHES Miacomet Pond: Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered.

Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities.

Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals.

Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup.

Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Leave only footprints...

Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Please respect Nantucket’s fragile environment and the beauty of our island. Clean up your litter, respect private property, and use only designated entry points. In areas where dune reclaimation is taking place, please do not cross the rope or fence barriers protecting the dunes.

BEACH SAFETY •Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow.

•Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.

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Miller Lacrosse Call or Text Brady at 516-769-7472 Private Instruction, Small Groups, Children of All Ages M|11 MILLER LACROSSE is an organization focused on girls and boys youth lacrosse (grades 1-8). The M|11 programs provide a legendary, multi-faceted, high quality lacrosse experience for all, geared towards ensuring that all players experience maximum growth through our quality coaching staff and practice formats. Miller Lacrosse has designed age-appropriate developmental programs that produce effective results while delivering an exciting and enjoyable player experience. Our coaching staff rose up through the ranks of well-established youth and varsity lacrosse programs and are current or former Division I, II, III players as well as Men’s and Women’s College Lacrosse Association players (MCLA, WMCLA). We make sure the athlete has FUN and will develop both on and off the field. millerlacrosse.com

Blue Beetle

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

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

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. We have modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. 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. We also offer Private Shopping Appointments, Curbside Pickup & Shipping.

Visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com —Follow us on Instagram: @BlueBeetle and Facebook.

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Commonwealth

508.680.1399 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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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 CAJ Designs for adults and children by Kathleen A. Duncombe.

These hand-decorated repurposed denim shorts, jeans, jean skirts, and jackets are unique and stunning. This shop on the Wharf also has multi-colored and textured Neck Candy Scarves — all made on Nantucket by Kathleen A. Duncombe.

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Serenella Nantucket

508-690-3400 44 Centre Street

Open Monday-Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Home, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Apothecary

SERENELLA is pleased to introduce the magnificent world of La Double J: Ready to Wear, Accessories, Home and the exclusive launch of the collaboration with Acqua Di Parma. La Double J is a Milanese brand that edits the very best of Italy. All of their wildly patterned creations are distilled through a lens of pure joy, eye-popping print, and love of all things maximal. #howtolivelikeanItalian serenellausa.com

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket 508-228-0294 New Summer Small Works Exhibition in AAN’s downtown gallery 19 Washington St. Virtual Exhibitions, Classes, Workshops Open Tues-Sat. 10am to 5pm The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org to know when our Gallery and Visual Arts Center will reopen to the public and to sign up for classes workshops, and camps.

Visit our new online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from our iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Visit our online gallery Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill

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

Gallery at Four India

508-228-8509 upstairs at 4 India Street AUGUST 7-31: Giovanni Decunto Show

Open daily 10am to 6 pm A fine selection of art & art glass.

THE GALLERY AT FOUR INDIA is an exhibition gallery that offers the collector an tranquil space to browse through fine collections of art. The Gallery also represents some of the finest contemporary artists known for their traditional realism. Don’t miss their stunning display of art glass by internationally known artists. And, opening on August 7: a special show featuring the electrifying art of Giovanni Decunto. Call to inquire about the Artists Reception & Charity Auction: 508-228-8509 thegallerynantucket.com

Ireland Galleries

508-228-1907 SHOP THE WINDOW! 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art

Shop the window on 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!

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Made on Nantucket

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For decades these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. Their MCREST Nantucket Reds collection features items made exclusively in the USA. Stop by and see their newly renovated ladies department and experience multilevel recreational shopping. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. Collections include Frances Valentine, Shoshana, NYDJ, Kendra Scott, Sail to Sable, Bonobos, Peter Millar, Smathers and Branson, Castaway, Vineyard Vines, and more. Celebrating 75 years in business, MURRAY’S is here for all of your retail needs!

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MADE ON NANTUCKET is open at 20 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss our collection of pre-owned Nantucket art. We also have paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Kathleen Duncombe, Buzz Williams, and Marion W. Pearson. You’ll love the unique cellography and seaglass jewelry

by Michelle Jhingoor. We have a stunning collection of original silk screens and framed minioffset litho prints by Donn Russell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen A. Duncombe, Ocean Treasures, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, and Amy Burrough. Back again this season is work by Anne S. Terry. We carry slumped glass Nantucket plaques and a large variety of ceramic ornaments by ackfire studios. We have Island Weaves beautiful handwoven shawls, scarves, rugs, and more by Karin Sheppard. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).

508-228-0437 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children Open daily at 62 Main Street

Sara Campbell Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry Celebrating Made in the USA every day!

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop.

Our apparel is proudly made in the USA! Visit SARA CAMPBELL at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! shop.saracampbell.com

Serenella Nantucket Open for the season Named one of Elle Magazine’s Top 50 Boutiques in the World

508-228-3400 9B South Beach Street

Consistently voted Best of Boston and heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world, SERENELLA has been on a mission to offer the best of ready-to-wear and accessories from A-list designers including Barrie, Bottega Veneta, Giambattista Valli, Irene Neuwirth, Marlo Laz, Marni, Missoni, Nina Runsdorf, Thom Browne. And more. serenellausa.com

Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Saturday Banking windows are open

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

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

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

Bath & Body - Skin & Body Care

The Verdant Maiden

Open Tues.-Satu. from 10 am to 4 pm Skincare & Wellness - Organic Skin & Body Care

508.901.5781 2 Union Street, 2nd fl

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shop stocks sustainably packaged, female-founded brands that source impeccable ingredients for maximum efficacy. In addition to head to toe personal care, you’ll also find an array of herbal tinctures, candles, and small gifts. theverdantmaiden.com

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories

Nantucket Pool & Spa

508-228-2235 Open Daily 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More facebook.com/nantucketpools

Swim on over to NANTUCKET POOL & SPA CENTER at 1 Hanabea Lane off of Old South Road to see our new sand and pool toys. We also have diving games, sandcastle kits, life vests, exercise equipment, floats, and more! We have your favorite brands: Melissa and Doug, Texas Rec, Swimline, and more! We have amazing deals on our Clearance Rack.

Natural History Tour

Beach Fun

508-228-6799 Get a front seat view of Nantucket’s best beaches! Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Open daily 9am to 6pm — Permits Required ttor.org/ccwr

You’re on Nantucket — now visit the best beaches on the island at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest 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.

Jeeps rented from Young’s and from Affordable Rentals have the required vehicle permits — all you need to do is add a day pass that you can purchase from Young’s, from Affordable, or from the Gatehouse.

Cook’s Cycle

Bike Rentals

Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

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

cookscyclesnantucket.com 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!

Easy Riders Open Daily New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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

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

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

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

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

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

youngsbicycleshop.com “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.

WE’VE E TURNE N D THE MUSEU UM INSIDE OU T! Enjoy the e spectacular grounds a around th he museum property 12 full colorr storyboards detailing exhibits inside the museum Several sociallyy distanced picnic table es, benches and other tables.

Stunning views of the natural beauty of Folger’ F s Marsh Pack food an nd beverages and enjoyy a lovely lunch or dinner For bird lovers enjjoy the ducks ducks, egrets, ets sswans, swans seagulls and saltmarsh sparrows Only 4 miles from m town - make it a pea aceful escape from all the hustle and bustlle Plenty of free parking Directly accross from the Polpis biike trail Please note that there e are no bathroom facilities. facilities. We ask that you follow the safety guidelines in place including social distancing and facial covering gs while walking around the e property.

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Yesterday’s Island

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

CELEBRATING OUR 50TH YEAR! In print, online, on your cell phone

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

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open daily 10am–6pm: limited capacity, masks required Home delivery on Nantucket if item is “in stock” for just $5

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for over 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, pre-orders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for $5. If the book is not on hand we can either ship it to you or order into the store and then deliver it to your home. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. Order online anytime or call between 10 am and 6 pm for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now.

MITCHELL’S is now open from 10am to 6 pm daily for in-store shopping with limited capacity and masks required. mitchellsbookcorner.com

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

Open daily 10am–6pm: limited capacity, masks required Home delivery on Nantucket if item is “in stock” for just $5

nantucketbookworks.com NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks ONLINE. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. If the items are in stock we can offer next business day island home delivery for $5. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online anytime or call 6 for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now. BOOKWORKS is now open from 10 am to 6 pm daily for in-store shopping with limited capacity and masks required.

Buses

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

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

nrtawave.com RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com. Service is provided year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule on nrtawave.com for complete information 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. Routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. See nrtawave.com for current details.

Cannabis Accessories

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Wednesday - Saturday 11-6, Sunday 10-3 Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

AckGrayLady.com 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.

Affordable Rentals Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds

Car Rentals 508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

affrentals.com 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,

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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.

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

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

youngsbicycleshop.com 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.

Charters - Sailing & Boating

Endeavor

Cruises depart at 10am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing

508-228-5585 Slip 1015, Straight Wharf

endeavorsailing.com “Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England: “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, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations.

Children’s Clothing & Accessories

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

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

Nantucketreds.com Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For children, shoppers can find overalls, shorts, jumpers, hats, baby blankets, onesies, sweaters, and more. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted and offers functional yet stylish clothing and accessories for infants and children.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

Cigars 508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

Wednesday - Saturday 11-6, Sunday 10-3 Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

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

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Confections

Free sample available: just ask!

Open for curbside

508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

auntleahs.com AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors.

Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide.

Consignment & Thrift

Island Treasures

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm & Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more

508-228-0789 17B North Beach Street

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more.

There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find.

Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.

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NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

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

Winners of the 2019 Contest are online at nantucket.net. The 2020 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2020. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners.

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

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

Counseling

Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

508-228-2689 Phone is answered 24/7 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village Donate to Fairwinds & have your portrait taken by a pro!

FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 877-784-6273 or 911

FAIRWINDS — NANTUCKET’S COUNSELING CENTER provides confidential, quality professional care to adults and youth who seek mental health and addiction services. All are welcome, regardless of ability to pay. Call to schedule a remote appointment for outpatient therapy, substance misuse counseling, peer recovery coaching, therapeutic mentoring, medication management, and more. We serve more than 1,000 Nantucket individuals and families to help meet their goals and improve their quality of life. YOU ARE NOT ALONE: FAIRWINDS is always here for you. Donate to FAIRWINDS and have your portrait taken on Nantucket by a professional portrait photographer with 30 years of experience! Visit fairwindscenter.org and click on the camera icon to sign up for a portrait! fairwindscenter.org

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Gifts

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL is open, safe, and ready to provide care for COVID-19 AND non-COVID-19 medical issues. NCH has taken numerous measures to ensure it is safe for all patients to come to our facility for their care. In the ER and inpatient floor, we have designated a high-risk zone for confirmed COVID-19 patients and patients under investigation for the disease, while those who are coming to the hospital for all other health issues are isolated from them in separate areas. Please do not delay care or ignore a pressing health issue. NCH is open, safe, and ready to care for you!

Nantuckethospital.org

Icarus & Co

Home Decor 19 Old South Wharf Jewelry and Home Decor

Open Daily

A modern take on ocean inspired design. Our fine jewelry and beautiful objects are made by hand in ACK and NYC. Meet the artists and discover organic and one-of-a-kind jewelry, art, ceramics, pillows and more in our new flagship store and workshop. Join us for jewelry wax carving and illustration classes on Friday mornings. Sign up online. icarusandco.com

Internet

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

508-228-9165 Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Accommodations, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

The island’s premier web portal

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

Call Nantucket

Island Apps

508.680.1777 Open daily 1A Old North Wharf (at Easy Street) Unique, salty-good gifts & products made by small makers and artists

Your telephone book for Nantucket

FREE download for IOS and Android

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

Blue Beetle

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508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

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

Jewelry

Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street

ACK 4170™ gift boutique features small makers and artists who create high-quality gifts, apparel, home decor, artwork (paintings & photography), stationery and Nantucket basket jewelry. Sail with us on Instagram at: ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170. Voted “Gold” Best Nantucket Gift Shop (2019) & “Silver” Best Store for Home (2020) by Cape Cod Life magazine readers. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

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. We have modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. 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. We also offer Private Shopping Appointments, Curbside Pickup & Shipping. Visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com —Follow us on Instagram: @BlueBeetle and Facebook.

BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Hill’s of Nantucket

Icarus & Co

Visit us online until we can welcome you on the wharf Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

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

Ireland Galleries - Nantucket Chic

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

This creative store on Old South Wharf is dedicated to unique jewelry and accessories.

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

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

508-228-5470 Open Daily 33 Straight Wharf Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs nantucketboatbasinshop.com

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.

19 Old South Wharf

Jewelry and Home Decor

icarusandco.com We’re open! The Nantucket Beach Stone Necklaces and Scallop Shell Earrings you love are back along with incredible new designs. Meet the artists and discover unique and one-of-akind jewelry, art, ceramics, pillows and more. Everything is handmade in Nantucket and New York. This summer, we’re introducing a “Make your own Necklace Bar” and “Creativity Rescue Kits” – take-home art kits for adults and kids for a dose of much-needed creativity. Sketching and watercolor, bead and leather, and wax ring carving kits are available. Visit us on the Wharf or online, where we’re always open.

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Visit us online Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

thejewelersgallery.com JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Until we can reopen, visit us online to see our 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. Call us for details. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971.

The Love Shack by Lola

10 Old South Wharf Our Wharf store is open daily Open 24/7 online Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!

THE LOVE SHACK is welcoming back customers to their shop on Old South Wharf. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments

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Island Fun & Shopping in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, soaps and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Made on Nantucket A unique collection of jewelry, apparel, gifts, & art

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

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

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

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

FREE gift with $50 purchase (while they last) AND FREE shipping for online orders!

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

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 whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available online at NantucketPearls.com

R Simantov Fine 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

Susan Lister Locke Gallery Open Daily & featuring Cindy Pease Roe Aug.5-11 Inspired and Creative Jewelry

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

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

Souza’s Seafood

August 6-12, 2020

The Trinity Collection

508-228-7557 Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry 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.

Museums & Sites

Egan Maritime Institute Join our virtual programming

508-228-2505 Podcasts, online programs, books, & more

The EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE is offering virtual programming during the pandemic restrictions, including our TIME & TIDE PODCAST with dramatic and harrowing stories of Nantucket’s seafaring past at timeandtidenantucket.com. Your support will help Egan Maritime continue to provide programs like this and our Sea of Opportunities programs to offer Nantucket students STEM-based maritime and experiential education, our Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, ACKweather.com, and Mill Hill Press which publishes books on Nantucket’s maritime heritage. Your support in the form of tax-deductible gifts and memberships is more critical now that ever! Visit us at eganmaritime.org

Nantucket Historical Association 508-228-1894 Your portal to Nantucket history is now open Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm We welcome you with a non-touch, safe experience 15 Broad Street The NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM is NOW OPEN to provide visitors with a non-touch and safe experience. Reserve your time to visit and your ticket at nha.or. In this top-quality exhibition venue, we have 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.

Our gateway film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns, showcases the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history in a 51-minute film that is a feast for the eyes. For 2020, there is a new self-guided audio tour, a yellow “Cobblestone Road” that will guide you safely through museum galleries, and members-only hours. Don’t miss our new ESSEX exhibit, and bring your children to our new Discovery Center: an interactive imaginary experience. You can also visit us online at nha.org

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

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. Unable to open the museum for 2020 due to the pandemic, they have TURNED THE MUSEUM INSIDE OUT! They have posted full color storyboards detailing what you would see in the museum around their beautiful property with stunning views at 158 Polpis Road. Stop by with your own picnic and see the inside of the museum outside. eganmaritime.org

Cold Noses

Pet Accessories & Gifts

A special downtown pet boutique

508-228-5477 Open daily from 10 am to 6pm at 48 Centre St

COLD NOSES, your favorite downtown pet boutique for more than 30 years, has moved uptown to 48 Centre Street. We offer a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories, and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature different iconic island designs, including lighthouses, lobsters, whales, shells, baskets, and anchors. We have lots of toys for your four-legged friends, and for humans who love pets, we have fun gifts and ornaments.

Stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or a special something for a pet or pet person.

EAS SILY ORDER ONLIN NE

“Fresh Off the Boat!”

Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service

BEER R|WINE|SPIRITS

Lobsters • Littlenecks • Steamers • Nantucket Bay Scallops Cod • Flounder • Salmon • Swordfish • Halibut • Gray Sole

CA AVIAR|CH R|CHEESE|CIGAR ARS

Stop by to enter our FREE weekly MegaFish Seafood Drawing!

508-228-9140 Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

Open 9am-7pm Year-round • 23 Trotter’s Lane Look for the Lobster Flag

508-228-2505

158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town

1 N BEACH ST

508.228 8.2755

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Murray’s Toggery Shop

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Shoes 508-228-0437 Open daily at 62 Main Street

Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, for a fabulous selection of shoes and sandals for men AND women. They have everything to meet you footwear needs including Nantucket Red Tretorns, Uggs, Olukai, Jack Rogers, Sperry Topsider, Birkenstock, Steve Madden, Saucony, and much more. Step out in style with MURRAY’S! Nantucketreds.com

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Wednesday - Saturday 11-6, Sunday 10-3 Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

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

AckGrayLady.com

Summer Shades

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. Open daily.

Tours - Walking

Nantucket Walking Tours 508-332-0953 Ghost Walks every evening at 8 pm, morning walks are offered daily. See events for other daytime tours.

Meet Tour Guide at Main & Centre sts by bank steps Social distancing observed!

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A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See descriptions below for departure times—meet the guide 10-15 minutes early at the corner of Main & Centre streets, near the bank steps. $20 for Adults. $15 for Seniors (65+) and Teens. $5 for Ages 7 to 12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

GHOST WALK TOWN ROUTE TOUR is offered Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 8pm.

GHOST WALK CEMETERY ROUTE TOUR is offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8pm.

MORNING EXERCISE WALKING TOUR – Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point at 8:30 am on Friday, Sunday, and Monday.

MORNING EXERCISE WALKING TOUR – Historic Mansions & 1746 Windmill at 8:30 am on Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR every day at 11 am.

Transportation Boat

Hy-Line Cruises

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

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

Steamship Authority

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

August 6-12, 2020

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

steamshipauthority.com

The Trinity Collection

Watches 508-228-7557 Open daily at 50 Main Street

Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

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.

The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket.

Island Dining Guide Nantucket Bake Shop

Open daily we ship anywhere Decorate small batch cookies from scratch

Order online at Nantucketcoffee.com

Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans 508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road

Nantucketbakeshop.com 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.

Nantucket Cookie Company

Coffee

Nantucket Coffee Roasters

Bakeries

All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love Monday-Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm

Due to COVID-19, CISCO BREWERS is open daily for curbside pick-up. Check their website to find out if you can book a table for 2 to 6 people. Reminder: even if you do book a table, you will not be permitted on property without a mask. ciscobrewersnantucket.com

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

nantucketcookie.net 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!

Brewers

Cisco Brewers 508-325-5929 Our Courtyard is OPEN! 5 Bartlett Farm Road Monday-Saturday 11 am - 7pm & Sunday noon to 7pm: Please wear face-covering At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. NEW: their WILLA ORGANIC VODKA proceeds benefit ACKSaves.org.

Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, CISCO is the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka.

For more than 25 years, NANTUCKET COFFEE ROASTERS has been Nantucket’s premier artisan coffee roaster. Locally owned and operated, we enjoy advantages that escape bigger roasters.

We specialize in bringing limited and micro-lots of coffee here to Nantucket from small farms all over the world. Our highly skilled Roast Master oversees the development of each and every batch by hand and eye, without the use of automation. We roast to order and deliver exceptionally fresh, specialty coffees to our customers. Our stock is constantly changing and we’re adding new arrivals on a regular basis. Visit nantucketcoffee.com to see what’s new and place your order

ACK Eats

Food Delivery Service

Available 7 days a week

774-325-0744 We deliver for more than 3 dozen island restaurants

You’ll see us delivering by traditional car, by boat, and even by electric bikes! Most deliveries are made in under an hour. Delivery times vary based on traffic, the restaurant’s ability to prepare food and weather conditions. We recommend that large orders be placed at least 2 hours in advance, but if you require a specific lunch time delivery, 24-hour notice is recommended. Our standard delivery fee is based on your distance from the restaurant for orders placed online or through our call center. ackeats.com

Bartlett’s Farm

Markets

Open daily 8am to 7pm for in-store & curbside Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

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. Grocery shop online for curbside pickup. Special senior hour from 7 am to 8 am for adults age 60 and older. bartlettsfarm.com

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Island Dining Guide Indoor & Outdoor Restaurant Dining All restaurants listed here are offering distanced indoor dining. Many are also offering outdoor dining on patios and new sidewalk café dining.

Most of these restaurants are also offering Take-Out. Reservations are highly recommended for all.

The Beet Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm

508.680.1857 9 South Water Street

Healthy food, something for everyone! Made to order breakfast, salads, sandwiches, dinner specials THE BEET features healthy, food + beer, wine + sake in an inviting atmosphere. Located in the -beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our breakfast sandwich, known as the best on island, to our hearty salads, tuna poke + noodle bowls, steak frites and infamous chicken burger, can also be easily ordered online and enjoyed anywhere.

Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-ngo when you arrive or on your way off-island. TAKEOUT - Order online ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com Mention this ad and receive a BEET sticker to share your LOVE of THE BEET!

Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6pm Open for dine-in and take-out

508-325-0308 10 India Street

Black-EyedSusans.com Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards. Also offering takeout with callin ordering for dinner from 4 to 9:30 pm for same-day pickup between 5-10 pm

Dune Indoor Dining, Patio & Sidewalk Dining, & Contact-less pickup Monday - Saturday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

DuneNantucket.com DUNE is welcoming guests to dine inside, dine outside on their patio and at their new sidewalk cafe tables, and to order online to take Dinner from Dune to Go! Visit DuneNantucket.com for menus to order online or to make a table reservation. DUNE serves dinner Monday-Saturday from 5:30 to 9:30. C hef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, is in the kitchen! The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors.

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open Sun-Thurs 8am-10pm; Fri & Sat 8am to midnight 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 PICKUP and distanced dining indoors and on our flower-lined patio with water views! One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food.

EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds Open daily from 11:30 am, indoor and outside seating Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Fifty-Six Union Indoor & Outdoor Dining, plus Take-Out Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

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

FIFTY-SIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that can’t be hampered even by a pandemic! Wendy and Chef Peter Jannelle will be offering their delicious global cuisine for takeout and are welcoming guests in their garden patio for outdoor dining. Watch for the start of indoor dining!. For takeout, visit Fiftysixunion.com for the menu and call in your dinner order. They have an impressive selection of wines and beers that you can pair with your curbside pickup. FIFTY-SIX UNION... there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket.

August 6-12, 2020

Rose & Crown Visit theroseandcrown.com for hours and to order online Takeout, Delivery, & Alfresco Dining

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Order online for takeout. THE ROSE & CROWN is accepting call-ahead reservations for outside dining - we can’t wait to welcome you back!

The Ships Inn

508-228-0040 13 Fair Street

Dine In or order dinner online for pickup Wednesday-Sunday American Brasserie

SHIPS INN is a Nantucket tradition of good taste. The new takeout offers a diverse menu featuring seasonal specialties and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. SHIPS INN offers dining in their distanced dining rooms and, new for 2020: contact-less takeout. Our 2020 menu is online at shipsinnnantucket.com. Place your order online for same day curbside pickup Wednesday through Sunday. Orders are accepted from 12 noon, and pickup times can be selected every 15 minutes during open hours 5:30 to 8 pm shipsinnnantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza Open daily 11:15am to 9pm - distanced indoor dining & take-out Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave Street

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

The Faregrounds

Pizza

Open daily from 11:30 am, indoor and outside seating Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available

508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road

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

Sophie T’s Pizza Open daily 11:15am to 9pm - distanced indoor dining & take-out Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

508-325-6265 7 Dave Street

sophietspizza.com 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!

Souza’s Seafood

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. 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 to take off-island with you. Sign up for our free MEGA-FISH drawing!

The Beet

Subs, Sandwiches, Salads

Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm

508.680.1857 9 South Water Street

Healthy food, something for everyone! Made to order breakfast, salads, sandwiches, dinner specials THE BEET features healthy, food + beer, wine + sake in an inviting atmosphere. Located in the -beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our breakfast sandwich, known as the best on island, to our hearty salads, tuna poke + noodle bowls, steak

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frites and infamous chicken burger, can also be easily ordered online and enjoyed anywhere.

Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for quick grab-ngo when you arrive or on your way off-island. TAKEOUT - Order online ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com Mention this ad and receive a BEET sticker to share your LOVE of THE BEET!

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open Sun-Thurs 8am-10pm; Fri & Sat 8am-midnight corner of Easy & Broad sts.

Walk-Up Window Service, Curbside & Islandwide Delivery, & a Spacious Patio

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). EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Call or order online for contact-less payment, pickup at our window, or delivery islandwide. Take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Call or order at easystreetcantina.com for contact-less payment & delivery or visit our window. Our spacious patio is open for dining, and we have distanced indoor dining.

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Thai House Nantucket

Sushi

508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm 118 Old South Road Menus online - call for curbside pickup or arrange delivery at ACKEats

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 Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Their sushi rolls are fresh and delicious, with specialties like an Orange Roll, Rainbow Roll, and Crunchy Roll. Pair the sushi with Miso Soup, Seaweed Salad, or Squid Salad. Catering services are available. Our menus are all at ackthaihouse.com — call for Curbside Pickup or arrange delivery at ACK Eats. ackthaihouse.com

Bartlett’s Farm

Take-Out Only

Open daily 7am to 7pm, 7am-8am 60+ shopping only Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

bartlettsfarm.com 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. Our breakfast sandwiches are a great way to start your day, and check online for our daily lunch and dinner specials. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up 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.

Cook’s Cafe Open daily 8 am to 3 pm Healthy Take Out — Wraps and Smoothies

508-228-8810 6 South Beach Street

COOK’S CAFE is the way to eat healthy while you’re on Nantucket. Start your day right with one of their breakfast wraps, a toasted bagel, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a refreshing breakfast smoothie. Their Mermaid Magic Smoothie is a great way to start your day! For lunch or later, order one of COOK’S hearty wraps—there are more than 15 to choose from in two sizes, and they also have vegan specialties! All wraps are affordably priced: under $10. Go

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international with the “Bangkok Chicken Wrap,” the “Tokyo Curry Wrap,” the “Napoleon,” or try one of their tasty Bowls. They also have some classics: Italian, Turkey, Tuna Salad, Buffalo Chicken, and more! COOK’s smoothies make a terrific afternoon snack. You can call in or order online at cookscafenantucket.com

Nantucket Poke Open Every Day from 11:30 am to 5 pm Order online or by phone for curbside pickup/delivery

508-321-3064 Cisco Beach

NANTUCKET POKE food trailer uses only sushi-grade fish and the freshest ingredients for our traditional Hawaiian poke bowls. We choose the finest cuts of sustainable fish from Sayle’s Seafood on a daily basis. Sid Wainer & Son’s, Bartlett’s Farm, and Cisco Brewers Farm all provide us with freshly harvested produce for our toppings. Our mission is to encourage happy and healthy lifestyles with affordable high-quality food. Yes, our menu is vegan and vegetarian friendly and gluten free. Nantucket Poke is environmentally responsible. Not only is our fish sustainable but also all of our disposable products are eco-friendly. We will donate a portion of our profits to local organizations on Nantucket that focus on land and ocean conservation.

Making a difference one bowl at a time. nantucketpoke.com

Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Open Mon-Fri 11am to 7pm and Sat 4 to 7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries.

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

Thai House Nantucket

508-680-1522 Open daily 11am to 9pm 118 Old South Road Menus online - call for curbside pickup or arrange delivery at ACKEats

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 Japaneseinspired 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. Our menus are all at ackthaihouse.com — call for Curbside Pickup or arrange delivery at ACK Eats. ackthaihouse.com

Wine & Spirits

Epernay Wine & Spirits

508-228-2755 Open Daily - Order online 24/7 - Deliver anywhere on-island 1 N Beach Street Largest Rosé Wine Selection, Craft Beer, Boutique Liquors, Cheese, Cigars

The only Sommelier owned + operated wine store on Nantucket! Why trust your wine choices to anyone else? DELIVERY ANYWHERE ON ISLAND + CURBSIDE PICK-UP available every day.

Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie + Certified Sommelier Kirk Baker invite you to join them for their FREE Virtual Wine Tasting every Thursday @ 6 PM on FB + IG LIVE. ÉPERNAY WINE & SPIRITS is located in the Brant Point neighborhood, just steps from downtown near the White Elephant and Nantucket Hotel. @epernaywines | #YesWayEpernay | We Deliver to You epernaywines.com

Where to Take Your Take-Out

There are plenty of places downtown and around the island where you can enjoy your coffee or takeout. You'll find park benches appropriately spaced along most streets in the heart of town. There are even a few areas where several benches are clustered together but where you can still socially distance. In addition to the benches, here are our favorite parks and sitting areas where you can stay 6-feet from others but not feel quarantined. Just remember to respect your surroundings and fellow residents, and clean up after yourself!

Massachusetts state restrictions on restaurants have begun to ease, and island eateries are offering distanced indoor dining in addition to outdoor table service and takeout. There are still limitations under current guidance, and statewide and local face-covering orders remain in effect. For up-to-date details, visit nantucket.net/COVID-19-FAQ.php

Around Town You'll find park benches appropriately spaced along most in-town streets. There are a few areas where several benches are clustered together but where you can still socially distance.

The Atheneum Park Entrance to this is along India Street, to the right of the steps into the Nantucket Atheneum. There are benches and a grassy area where children like to play.

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The Nantucket Whaling Museum 13 Broad Street has benches placed in front of the museum

Children's Beach Park Harbor View Way is a short stroll from downtown. There are benches and a grassy area, along with a small stretch of beach. Limited parking is available.

Sculpture Pocket Park There is a “pocket park” on India Street between Federal & Centre sts that is adorned with sculptures. Benches on the bricked area provide seating.

Town Pier Park Walk down Washington Street, past the Handlebar Cafe (which also has a few benches for customers) and go beyond Brant Point Marine. Here you’ll find benches and a path to the water. Parking across the street in the town lot.

Fair Street Park At the corner of Main & Fair sts. This park is in the heart of town, so it has no parking of its own, but there are usually parking spots nearby. It has benches & stone seating around fountain and is beautifully adorned with fresh plants.

“Arthur’s Park” portion of the Land Bank's Consue Springs Property On the edge of town beyond Consue Springs. It is a bit of a walk from Main Street.

There is one picnic table and grassy area. No parking is available.

Pocket Park at Francis & Union This small grassy area with two benches is about a half-mile or so walk from downtown Nantucket. It’s a lovely place to sit with some views of the water, but is not on the water. There is no parking.

Old South Road Park Near the Airport Owned by the Town of Nantucket, this spacious grassy space dotted with young trees and sculpture is ideal for children who need to run (but keep them away from the busy streets! There is a paved pathway and several benches. No parking is available here, but it is next to an NRTA bus stop.

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Shouting Down the Status Quo from page 11

the gods of rice.

Eventually, the tide pushed us all back to the dunes. The tidal lake had become more permanent with each successive wave. The tide then formed a channel and sucked all of that water back out to sea, along with sandals, some shirts, and the white lifeguard storage locker.

We all agreed that we had never seen that before. We had seen an angry ocean, of course. And we had seen high tide, but not like this on the south shore.

Some thought it could be an incoming tropical storm, others thought global warning. Eventually, the truth emerged. The Sturgeon Moon, faded in the electric August sky, had ambushed us. Fifty years of living by the ocean, and I still get surprised by the tide.

Driving back to town, we had to slow for the new stop signs—and other signs. Surfside Road, these days, is awash with signs. They sit like flamingos on the yards, sounding “Black Lives Matter,” that the African American Meeting House needs results, and that Surfside Crossing remains a threat. One spray painted sheet of plywood simply bore the name “Breonna Taylor.” In mainland America, a ubiquitous sign proclaims the Apostles Creed of the suburbs: “In this house, we believe…” Those have yet to wash up on-island in any number, but they probably will.

The signs annoy old friends of mine. “It isn’t Nantucket,” they say, with some dark comments about the H.D.C. And, to be sure, the signs aren’t Nantucket. In the summer, the island likes to keep its politics locked up in the shed with the snow shovels and the deer rifles. So many of the mortgage payments, tuition checks, and HBO subscriptions are directly tied to the good feeling and well wishing of the right-leaning plutocrats. If they don’t like the politics of your bumper stickers, they can find someone else to mow the lawn and trim the hedges. Silence is never natural—it only comes from power.

As an island, in August we are meant to be beyond the ebb and flow of politics. Democrats and Republicans, progressives and conservatives are supposed to hang their debate points away with their ties and socks, then settle into their beach chairs. Richard Mellon Scaife, the billionaire who funded Troopergate and Swiftboating, walked the course at Skinners unprotested and unmolested.

In August, politics should be like baseball: distant, pedantic, and inconsequential. The presidents on that other island are not welcome to golf here. The various elections should have the same consequence as a pennant race: engaging for those who are involved, but Not Our Kind, Dear. Should such topics arise at the table, a knowing smile will blow it away like so much passed gas.

But those days are done. The signs are everywhere. If the ultimate displays of power are the echoes of silence, the deafening mutter of yard signs shouts down the status quo. If we have to virtue signal the platitudes and cliches that “Black Lives Matter” and “Science is Real,” we must think them to be revolutionary slogans. You shout the truth only when the silence believes the lie. You recite a creed to not only re-affirm your own beliefs, but to proclaim them to the unbelievers.

All of those signs recite the same creed. All of those signal the same virtues.

And, as a wave will drown in the sand, so will all of these signs. But by the time that happens, the beach has changed, people have moved, and the status quo has been shifted to a place where police can’t shoot a woman in her own house and doctors can say more about disease than politicians.

That night, we shared this year’s favorite dinner; corn, tomatoes, grilled red potatoes, swordfish, and key lime pie. After dinner, I stepped back out to the grill to reassure myself, and others, that I had indeed turned off the gas. The Sturgeon Moon shouted out the dark and lit the island blue. Above it, Jupiter reflected its distant light and, somewhere hidden in the moon’s glare, the Perseids meteor shower had begun.

You should never be surprised by the moon.

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