This Week on Nantucket
July 10 - July 17
by
Inquirer and Mirror
–In This Issue –
•Island Calendar
•Let’s Eat! Misogi Noodle
•MusACK:
•Walk
Bar
Winyah
with Neil: Pocomo Point Published
Curtis in Nantucket
Join us for Curtis in Nantucket, the island’s highly anticipated annual week of classical music. Extraordinary alumni and faculty from the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music present concerts featuring soulful Spanish folk songs by de Falla, virtuosic chamber works by Brahms, Chopin, Gershwin, and Mozart, plus vocal gems from Britten to Schumann. Don’t miss these thrilling performances by today’s great artists and tomorrow’s stars.
JULY 15
St. Paul’s Church
Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., $30 Admission
Presented by Nantucket Musical Arts Society
JULY 16
Siasconset Casino
Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., Free Admission
Presented by Siasconset Casino Association
JULY 17
Nantucket Atheneum
Thursday at 7:00 p.m., Free Admission
Presented by Nantucket Atheneum
Katie Trigg, mezzo-soprano
Elissa Lee Koljonen, violin
Hanchien Lee, piano
Roberto Díaz, viola
Thursday, July 10
Nantucket Dance Festival
Through Saturday, various locations around town. The Nantucket Dance Festival is a week-long celebration of dance and fundraising events that bring renowned dance and musical artists from around the country to the island while supporting young people through dance education. www.nantucketdancefestival.org
Nantucket Garden Festival
Last day, various locations around town. The Nantucket Garden Festival highlights the unique and beautiful garden ecosystems on Nantucket and focuses on the importance of sustainability, conservation and gardening ethics for the long-term health of the island through lectures and workshops, garden tours and children’s activities. Tickets and the full schedule at www.ackgardenfestival.org
Yoga on the Bandstand
7:30 am. Children’s Beach Bandstand, Harborview Way. The Nantucket Office of Culture & Tourism hosts an hour of yoga on the bandstand.
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Southern Pine Beetle Walk
9 a.m. Directions with registration. Nantucket Conservation Foundation wildlife research ecologist Danielle O’Dell leads this walk and describes the recent outbreak of pine beetles and how the infestation is being managed. Register on events page of www.nantucketconservation.org
Dance Party in the Garden
9:45 a.m. Atheneum Garden, 1 India St. Cory Morgan leads an energetic, joyfilled dance time for babies and children with songs, silly dance moves and fun challenges like Freeze Dance and the Cha-Cha Slide. Bring a blanket.
Behind the Seams
10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Organized by the Nantucket Historical Association, “Behind the Seams: Clothing and Textiles on Nantucket” presents more than 150 objects from the NHA’s costume and textile collections to tell stories of making, meaning and island identity from across Nantucket history. Free with museum admission.
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Courtesy of Nantucket Dance Festival
The Nantucket Dance Festival runs through Saturday. It brings renowned dancers and musicians to the island to support children’s dance education.
Slovenia: Europe’s hidden wine gem
By Peter McEachern I&M Columnist
Slovenia is nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps, which represents one of Europe’s most exciting yet undiscovered wine regions.
This small Alpine nation punches far above its weight in the wine world, producing elegant wines that rival those of its more famous neighbors, Italy, Austria and Hungary.
With a winemaking tradition spanning over 2,400 years and a unique position at the crossroads of Mediterranean, Continental and Alpine climates, Slovenia offers wine enthusiasts an extraordinary journey through diverse terroirs and indigenous grape varieties.
Historical transformation
World War I fundamentally reshaped Slovenia’s wine landscape, creating the
modern boundaries that define today’s wine regions.
The brutal Isonzo Front, which ran directly through what is now the Primorska region, devastated vineyards and forced the abandonment of centuries-old wine estates.
The post-war Treaty of Rapallo in 1920 divided the historic wine region of Goriška Brda, with the western portion becoming part of Italy (now Collio) while the eastern section remained in the newly-formed Yugoslavia as Brda.
This political partition split families, estates and even individual vineyards, creating cross-border wine properties that persist today.
Ironically, this division fostered innova-
Courtesy of Peter McEachern Villages in the Goriska Brda hills wine region of Slovenia.
Courtesy of Peter McEachern
Vineyards near Maribor, close to the Austrian border in Slovenia.
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The ever-changing face of Pocomo Point
By Neil Foley I&M Columnist
Nantucket has many points or necks of land. Some are Great. Some are named after the proprietors or prominent families (Smith’s Point, Wyers Point).
Some are named after creatures once found there in abundance (Eel Point, Bass Point). Each of them has been shaped by erosion and accretion, the transfer of sand particles from one part of the island to another with shoals and embayments in between.
To study the delicate balance and formation of these iconic Nantucket points, make the easy drive toward Wauwinet and take a left out to the tip of Pocomo Point.
The harbor is excitedly brimming with activity. Boats speed to and fro, making
quick trips from nearby Polpis Harbor and over to Coatue, landing for a beautiful summer day on the beach.
Tucked into Polpis Harbor, the Nantucket Community Sailing squads practice their fundamentals and race around the boat basin while oyster farmers at Pocomo Meadows and the Head of the Harbor collect and rotate their delicious stock in plastic mesh bags.
Kiteboarders send their kites into the air from the shoreline of Pocomo and the surrounding points on Coatue, stepping into the surf to catch the wind and ride it with surprising speed and breathtaking jumps.
I look across the harbor to Coatue and
Photo by Neil Foley
Surfcasting at Pocomo Point. This strip of sand off Pocomo Road was shaped by erosion and accretion, the transfer of sand particles from one part of the island to another.
Photo by Neil Foley
The barrier beach in Coatue across the water as seen from the beach in Pocomo.
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think about the speed at which life plays out in the hinterlands.
When I first arrived on Nantucket, I was already a fan of barrier beaches and the beautiful dance they play along the edge of the land.
I was fascinated by the way they dynamically move with each tide, each season and from year-to-year.
Their natural and unmanicured existence pushed and pulled by the most powerful force on the planet was so calming in its complexity.
The forms of life which reside on these spits of sand must be extra hardy, used to wind, salt, shifting tides, limited fresh water, storms and disappointment when your seasonal investment of growth or reproduction gets washed out.
After a few hours on Coatue during my first season as the Coatue ranger, I was smitten. It was then that I swore Coatue, and therefore Nantucket, was unlike any other place in the best way possible.
The vast natural beaches and salt marshes, the perfect shorebird nesting habitat and the wind-blown patches of red cedar twisted in dramatic ways against the pressure of the natural elements.
These things make Coatue gorgeous, but the geologic formation and overall shape make it truly unique.
Cuspate spits project into the harbor
like teeth on a serrated knife. A shoal extends from the tip of each spit, lengthening the point when the tide is low.
Tidal waters enter the channel close to town and push sediment along the harbor shore from west to east. As the tide rounds the head of the harbor, it pushes the shoreline back from east to west.
This push and pull sharpens the points while erosion carves sand from the center of each bend. The ever-sharpening serration took thousands of years to accrete and is a globally rare phenomena, only seen in a handful of other places on earth.
These points along Coatue add to Nantucket’s iconic shape, as does the solo bluff of Pocomo pointing northwest.
Much like how an ecosystem is not just the living things, it is also the structure and environmental conditions which support these creatures and habitats.
The sense of place and quality of life for these ecosystems is derived from both biotic and abiotic components.
So, stand at the water’s edge beneath this changing bluff and take in that connection, especially at this moment in time, because it will be different with the next tide.
Neil Foley is the interpretive education coordinator and ecologist at the Nantucket Conservation Foundation.
Photo by Neil Foley
There is generally activity both on the water and on the beach when the sun is out and the breeze is blowing across Pocomo Harbor.
In search of umami: Misogi Noodle Bar
By Francesca Giangiulio fgiangiulio@inkym.com
Felino Samson spent the off-season traveling through Southeast Asia. He took a tour of remote areas in Singapore and the Philippines in search of one thing: What makes Asian cuisine so special?
Those two countries are the best example of the “melting pot” of Asia, he said.
“Just by traveling regionally, it gave me an idea of how the food kind of travels,” said Samson, the chef-owner of Misogi Noodle Bar on South Water Street.
“Each plate in those areas represents not just geography but a moment in time, in history, because all plates – pick any country – it’s all influenced by the neighboring countries surrounding it.”
Misogi Noodle Bar opened last summer. Now in its second season, Samson has made a lot of changes. He’s connecting with his roots, making the food more personal and finding ways to bring fun and family back to the American dining experience.
The food at Misogi Noodle Bar draws inspiration from many Southeast Asian cultures. Samson mentions Thailand, Korea, Cambodia and Japan as influences.
“For me, Korean food is about bringing out umami, which is kind of a big word to just throw around, it’s ubiquitous to all foods,” he said.
Let’s Eat!
Umami is the most mysterious of the five main tastes. It’s one of those things that’s difficult to describe but when you have it, you just know what it is. I recently described it to someone as the taste you want when you’re craving grilled chicken.
Umami is not necessarily just the “protein” taste. To me, it has a lot to do with feeling. It’s meaty, brothy, savory and has just a little bit of bite to it.
Something you can’t quite put your finger on. Foods like tomatoes, mushrooms, Parmigiano reggiano, miso and peanuts are often described as “umami.”
When building the concept for Misogi Noodle Bar, Samson wanted to bring not just the flavors but also the experience of Asian dining to America. He says that there are two things that really define Asian cuisine: simplicity and sharing.
“When you eat in Asia, if you want the protein, you get the protein. If you want rice, you get the rice. Noodles, you get noodles. By ordering bits and pieces on the menu you can kind of customize your own dinner, so that’s how we treat it here,” he said. “It’s casual and meant to be shared with people.”
EAT, PAGE 20
Photo by Francesca Giangiulio Misogi Noodle Bar’s adobo fried rice with beef tenderloin and pork loin.
Photo by Francesca Giangiulio
The har gao (shrimp dumplings) are the perfect summer appetizer. The open dumpling has a large scoop of steamed shrimp in the middle.
Photo by Francesca Giangiulio
Chef Felino Samson’s adobo octopus.
Winyah: Beach bars to Bonnaroo in record time
By Kendall Graham kgraham@inkym.com
Indie rock band Winyah had only four songs to its name when it was invited to play the 2024 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.
With the gig just six weeks away, its members needed to write enough music to fill a roughly hour-long set at one of the biggest festivals in the country.
“It really forced us to lock in and write a bunch of new music in a short time,” said Thomas Rowland, Winyah’s lead vocalist and guitarist. The band takes the stage at the Gaslight Sunday.
“We would sleep on the couches at our keyboard player’s fraternity house and just practice, practice, practice.”
That marathon of songwriting and rehearsing didn’t just fuel their Bonnaroo debut, it became the foundation for their first full-length album, “Lot to Learn,” released in February.
In many ways, the record is the product of a band learning in real time what it means to be original and what it takes to connect.
Formed by a group of friends along the South Carolina coast, Winyah has built a reputation for fusing Southern rock styles with indie-rock ambition and the occasional folk-tinged flourish.
But what’s remarkable about Winyah is how quickly it transformed from a jam-based cover band playing for beer money into a serious act drawing national attention.
Winyah, whose members also include bassist Stephen Russell, guitarist Luke Gordon, drummer Jake Riley and keyboardist Robert Buffington, started out playing venues in the Charleston, S.C. area like The Windjammer, a longstanding live-music beach venue.
“The Windjammer is an iconic spot, and it was a really cool way for us to learn what the crowd likes, to try new songs on the crowd and to also get the experience of selling tickets,” Rowland said.
“We were doing soft ticket sales at the door, selling them for 10 bucks a pop, and from there it was like, ‘OK, this is really what it’s like (to be a gigging band).’”
Those nights playing to rowdy beach crowds became a kind of gauntlet. The audiences were eager to drink, dance and let loose, a vibe that fit Winyah’s freewheeling energy and, in Rowland’s view, shaped its identity.
“There’s just a different energy,” he said. “It’s like everyone in the summer wants to have fun and be rowdy. I think that kind of energy, especially in coastal areas, has helped us thrive and gain traction and footing with younger people.”
When the band played Bonnaroo last year, it was the first time any of its members had ever attended a music festival.
“It really opened up our minds to how fun it is to play in a setting like that, and it made us want to continue to upgrade our shows from then on,” Rowland said.
They will play this year’s Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chicago Friday, Aug. 1.
Starting the music festival circuit and adding to its touring schedule has exposed Winyah to a wider audience, and, as a young band, has its members reflecting on both their increasing level of visibility and their growing fan base.
“It’s such a weird thing to say, even now, that we have fans,” Rowland said.
“But we’re realizing how amazing it is to build a fan base, sharing experiences with them, seeing what they love and making decisions on set lists based around that.”
That synergy between a performer and the audience is an intrinsic part of experiencing live music. It’s a feedback loop in which the crowd’s energy inspires the musicians to play harder, and in turn, the
Courtesy of Winyah
Winyah, forged by a group of friends on the South Carolina Coast, has quickly built a reputation for fusing Southern rock riffs with indie band intensity.
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heightened performance further electrifies the audience.
“We always tried to lean into playing more of our own stuff,” Rowland said of Winyah’s beginnings.
“So a lot of the songs we ended up writing were based on little jams we had written to play in between our covers. We had a few lightning-in-a-bottle moments, too, when we’d just be throwing darts at the board and seeing what stuck.”
That spirit of experimentation remains with the band as its profile grows. The rush of performing for massive festival crowds, most of them hearing Winyah’s songs for the first time, opened members’ eyes to how powerful live music can be.
In that spirit, while Winyah was on tour with New York City-based rock band Dogpark in December 2024, it had a few days off between Boston and New York shows.
They spent that time in the studio at Elbow Room Music, an independent recording studio in Saugerties, N.Y., recording with producer and engineer Jon Notar what would become the “Saugerties Sessions,” out July 25.
They originally went to create video content for their Instagram and wound up laying down acoustic tracks of several
songs from “Lot to Learn,” as well as a few covers.
The six-track EP is a stripped-down, scaled-back version of the band that contrasts with its debut and showcases a duality in its sound.
“The past two years have been super rock-and-roll,” Rowland said. So on the “Saugerties Sessions,” “the songs are reimagined and have more of an indie folk setting.”
“It was a random session that we did one day while we were all just hanging out in Saugerties, it really was not a super-planned thing. We decided we weren’t going to spend a bunch of time arranging, we were just gonna start playing.”
What began as a handful of friends trading cover songs for drink tickets has evolved into a project with genuine momentum. With a debut album, national festival slots and a growing audience, Winyah has shown that rapid beginnings can translate into lasting impact.
For a band that once wrote songs on borrowed couches, the next chapter is already taking shape.
Winyah performs Sunday, July 13 at The Gaslight, 3 North Union St, with doors open at 9 p.m. Cover at the door. 21 and over.
CHILDREN’S BEACH 2025 SUMMER EVENTS SCHEDULE
Mondays with Magic Mark
Mondays at 10:00am, July 7 - September 8
Friday Fundays
Fridays at 10:30am, July 9 - September 12
Yoga on the Bandstand
Monday – Saturday, 7:30-8:30am through September 1
SATURDAYS AT CHILDREN’S BEACH
Capoeira with Werdum
Saturdays at 9:00am, July 12 - September 6
Nanpuppets with Lizza Saturdays at 11:00am, July 12 - September 13
SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
6:00pm - 7:15pm
July 13 - Lost on Nantucket
July 20 - Rebecca Chapa
July 27 - Susan Berman & Ray Saunders
August 3 - Community Jazz Band
Trivia Tuesdays Tuesdays at 5:30pm, July 8 - August 26 SCAN TO VIEW FULL CALENDAR OF FREE EVENTS AT CHILDREN’S BEACH
August 10 - Mitch Blake
August 17 - The Dunbars
August 31 - La Tulipe
September 7 - Earth Got the Blues
Courtesy of Winyah Winyah will play the Gaslight on North Union Street Sunday.
The History of Nantucket’s Hadwen House
By Betsy Tyler Nantucket Historical Association
His stature as a businessman and philanthropist was already known to most of the community, and this Greek revival-style mansion would provide him and his wife, Eunice Starbuck, with grand accommodations for entertaining the island’s elite.
From the Museum
And it would complement the three houses built across the street between 1836 and 1838 by Eunice’s father, Joseph, for her three younger brothers.
Now, in 1845, William and Eunice Hadwen were building two houses — their own just two doors away from their housemates, and an equally impressive companion house at 94 Main where various family members, including Nathaniel and Eliza Barney, William’s cousin and business partner and Eliza’s sister, would live.
With their colonnaded porticoes, the houses evoke Greek temples, one Ionic and the other Corinthian.
Enclosed by a common fence and sharing a rear garden, the pair made a family compound like no other, as impressive as – if not more so than – the Three Bricks across the street, which were part of the family, too.
What led William Hadwen to build such opulent houses in a style that was dramatically different from the ubiquitous shingled Quaker houses and the sedate Georgian bricks of the neighborhood can only be surmised.
His personal taste – formed in Newport – was obviously incompatible with the local aesthetic.
Local tradition tells us that Hadwen hired self-taught Nantucket architect Frederick Brown Coleman to design and oversee the construction of the houses.
Other buildings attributed to Coleman include the First Baptist Church (1840), the portico of the Methodist Church (1840) and the Nantucket Atheneum (1847).
The Hadwen House is situated on elevated ground atop a high foundation, both for the imposing visual effect and to allow for a basement-level kitchen and informal dining room.
Instead of the massive central chimney of earlier island architecture, four end-chimneys provide fireplaces in the four rooms on each of the upper two floors.
A double parlor separated by sliding doors is on the west side of the first floor along Pleasant Street, directly above the kitchen and informal dining room below.
On the east side of the central hallway
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The Hadwen House on upper Main Street, circa 1930s.
of William Hadwen, circa 1845, by
with its elegant stairway is a larger single formal parlor that originally extended the full length of the house but was later reduced to allow for a first-floor kitchen. Four bedchambers are on the second floor.
For all its massive appearance from the street, the house is not particularly commodious by today’s standards, but well-attended entertainments were held there in the 19th century.
Joseph Barney was the only son of Hadwen’s partner and cousin, and he inherited his uncle’s house at 96 Main when Eunice died two years after her husband, in 1864.
Joseph Barney owned the Hadwen House from 1864 to 1905. He was married to Malinda Swain, and they had four children.
Like the Hadwens, the Barneys entertained on a grand scale. A seating chart from a gathering in 1874 depicts an outsized oval table with 40 seats, plus seven side tables seating two to five people each, and a sofa seating four – all in one of the double parlors on the first floor of the house.
In 1923, heirs of Joseph and Malinda Barney sold their grandparents’ house to Charles E. Satler of Pittsburgh.
Satler and his wife Maria were summer residents of Nantucket, along with their daughter, Jean and son Karl.
They expanded the house with a two-story addition to the southwest corner of the building, creating a breakfast room on the first floor behind the double parlor, an ex-
panded bedroom on the second floor, plus a laundry room in the basement.
The grand house was the Satler summer home for more than 40 years. Jean Satler Williams, who was comfortably ensconced in her own house across the street in the West Brick (97 Main), inherited the Greek-revival mansion in 1962 when her mother died.
The next year she made a charitable gift of the property and its furnishings to the Nantucket Historical Association as a memorial to the Satler family.
Beginning in 1964, the Hadwen House was opened to the public as a house museum, furnished as the Satlers left it.
A major refurbishing took place in the 1990s, restoring the interior to an approximation of its mid-19th-century appearance.
The prominently situated iconic house reminds us of the privileged lives of Nantucket’s whale-oil magnates during the height of prosperity in the whaling era, when the prospect for continued success was still rosy and no one could imagine life on the island without whaling as the driving force at the center of it all.
The Nantucket Historical Association’s Hadwen House is open daily, 11 a.m.4 p.m., and is home to a number of exhibitions.
This article was adapted from the Nantucket Historical Association Properties Guide, Hadwen House by Betsy Tyler, 2015.
Courtesy of Nantucket Historical Association
A portrait
William Willard.
“Magpie Memoir” a reminder of wonder in the world
By Clara Kempf Contributing Writer
I have a bit of a fascination with interesting people who do interesting things. Mostly, this stretches into history, and leaves me telling a lot of unfortunate souls all about the intricacies of Agatha Christie and her mysterious disappearance, or the time the poet W.B. Yeats kicked occultist Aleister Crowley down the stairs.
I think, however, it is important not to forget as well the more modern and perhaps less bombastic eccentrics among us. After all, it is easy to forget that our own lives have the potential for wonder, and that we, too, are often just a decision, a happenstance or even a change of outlook away from leading interesting lives.
Early last summer, I read a book that encouraged me to pursue the magical within the mundane, a book that I have been feeling compelled to pick up again this year.
This book in question, “George: a Magpie Memoir,” authored by Frieda Hughes, provides a sense of whimsy and good cheer even if all you do is look at the cover, where a bright-eyed and charmingly smug illustrated magpie tilts his head at the viewer from his perch amidst playful hand-lettering and a smattering of colorful ribbons.
This, of course, is George, as drawn by the author herself.
Several of these very evocative illustrations of George’s antics are scattered throughout this memoir’s pages, and it is always a treat to turn a page and reveal another one of them.
Hughes herself is from the start a person who does interesting things. As the book begins, she has just moved into a new residence in the Welsh countryside, in itself an enchanted location, and spends her days in a whirlwind of creative activity, renovating the house, taming the garden, painting and writing poetry.
Once she rescues a magpie chick (of course, the titular George) and takes on the task of taking care of him and raising him into adulthood and independence, her regular life is both disrupted and enchanted.
A wild animal, however young and in need of help, is not familiar with our human rules and social scripts. It does not know what a milk bottle is for, or what a couch is, except for the fact that the for-
mer is an object you can stick your head in real far to investigate that the latter is an excellent hiding spot for dog treats, just in order to see what the dogs might do to find them.
One cannot really predict what George will do, or what will happen next, and that in itself offers a strange comfort in a world that is for many ruled by routine and drudgery.
Of course, it is not always fun for Hughes to clean up after George, and the book is not exactly for the faint of heart in matters avian-scatological, but, as our intrepid author says herself, “He was a hectic, unprincipled bird, but it was impossible not to love him.”
What perhaps struck me most in the process of reading Hughes’ account was one particular scene in the first half of the book, not involving George at all, but rather a large murder of crows, one that arrives unannounced and settles like a feathery storm over the countryside.
It is an odd scene, one that felt almost like a liminal and heavily symbolic dream sequence to me, as Hughes wandered through the storm of crows as if granted audience with the swarm, only to find a stand-off between the flock and a sparrowhawk, which had a single captive crow in its grasp.
Hughes, as an outside presence to this tense moment of bird politics, is able to intercede and mediate, freeing the sparrowhawk and captive crow both.
In fiction, this would be a grand omen of things to come, or some sort of magical interlude. In a memoir, it is life in its strange and scattered glory rather than a simple puzzle piece in a linear narrative, which, I had to concede, made it all the more magical.
Ultimately, as Hughes leads us through the funny, messy and at times heartbreakingly earnest and vulnerable journey of George’s growth into adulthood and final leap into independence, one can see how she herself grows and changes.
Once the book reaches its end, she has
allowed herself to let George go and has made peace with this, and in fact has gone on to convert her home into a bird sanctuary of sorts.
Even now, she posts videos of the animals she lives with online, which I watch at times for a smile and a reminder of our world’s real-life magic.
“George: A Magpie Memoir” has encouraged me to keep my eyes open for the potential for wonder in this world, especially in nature and encounters with it.
Clara Kempf is a library associate at the Nantucket Atheneum.
Frieda Hughes
Good Reads
Cellar: Slovenia is Europe’s up and coming hidden wine gem
(Continued from page 4)
tion as Slovenian winemakers cut off from traditional markets developed new techniques and focused on Indigenous varieties.
The war’s demographic upheaval also brought new settlers to wine regions, introducing fresh perspectives that would later contribute to Slovenia’s modern winemaking renaissance.
Today, producers like Gravner and Radikon work in vineyards that straddle the Italian-Slovenian border, their wines serving as a bridge between nations once torn apart by conflict.
Slovenia’s dramatic topography creates a mosaic of microclimates perfect for viticulture. The Julian Alps dominate the northwest, creating a natural barrier that protects vineyards from harsh northern winds while moderating temperatures.
The Dinaric Alps roll through the southern landscape, their limestone foundations providing exceptional drainage and mineral complexity.
The Pannonian Plain stretches across the eastern regions, where gentle hills and river valleys create ideal conditions for white and red varietals.
The southwestern region enjoys the moderating influence of the Adriatic Sea, bringing Mediterranean warmth and extended growing seasons.
The foundation of excellence
Slovenia’s soil diversity rivals much larger wine regions, a gift from millions of years of geological activity.
Limestone and marl dominate the western areas, providing excellent drainage while retaining moisture and imparting distinctive mineral characteristics.
Flysch in the coastal Primorska region creates complex, well-draining soils that produce wines of remarkable depth.
Volcanic soils add power and concentration to reds while maintaining freshness in whites.
Clay and sand in eastern regions produce generous, fruit-forward wines. At the same time, gravel and alluvial deposits in river valleys create elegant wines with refined tannins.
Three wine regions
• Primorska: Where the Mediterranean meets alpine. Primorska, Slovenia’s western wine territory, represents 40 percent of the country’s production and arguably produces its most internationally acclaimed wines. This region benefits from a modified Mediterranean climate with the crucial influence of the bora wind, which provides natural cooling and disease prevention.
Brda is the crown jewel, often called
Slovenia’s Tuscany, for its rolling hills. The region’s legendary orange wines have gained international recognition. Vipava Valley is protected by the Trnovo Plateau, which creates a natural wind tunnel for the bora.
Karst, with its limestone plateau and red terra rossa soil, produces powerful, mineral-driven wines. Slovenian Istria completes the region where Mediterranean varietals thrive.
• Podravje: The heart of white wine excellence. Podravje represents 35 percent of national production and reigns supreme for white wine. This northeastern region benefits from a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.
Ljutomer-Ormož holds legendary status for late-harvest and ice wines. Maribor Hills feature steep vineyard sites that maximize sun exposure. Prekmurje enjoys the warmest climate, producing full-bodied whites and impressive reds.
• Posavje: The emerging frontier. Posavje accounts for 25 percent of production and represents Slovenia’s most dynamic wine region. Dolenjska has gained recognition for Cviček, Slovenia’s national wine.
Bela Krajina produces wines of remarkable minerality, while Bizeljsko-Sremič is known for sparkling wine potential.
Indigenous grapes and international stars
Slovenia’s grape portfolio combines rare indigenous varietals with perfectly adapted international grapes.
Rebula represents Slovenia’s signature white grape, producing everything from crisp, mineral-driven whites to complex orange wines.
Zelen and Pinela, grown in Vipava Val-
ley, create unique wines found nowhere else. Refošk thrives in Karst’s red soils, producing powerful, age-worthy reds. Žametovka creates wines of silky texture and elegant fruit expression.
Sauvignon Blanc reaches extraordinary heights, developing citrus intensity and mineral complexity.
Riesling produces wines from bonedry to lusciously sweet with remarkable aging potential. Chardonnay adapts beautifully to various sites, while Pinot Noir thrives in cooler sites, producing elegant, terroir-driven wines. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon excel in Mediterranean-influenced areas.
The orange wine revolution
Slovenia deserves recognition as a pioneer in the orange wine movement. Modern Slovenian producers, particularly in Brda, have elevated skin-contact white wines to an art form.
These amber-hued wines offer incredible complexity, combining white wine freshness with red wine structure and tannins.
Slovenia’s wine renaissance is led by three legendary producers who have achieved international recognition and inspired winemakers worldwide.
Joško Gravner is Slovenia’s most internationally acclaimed producer. He is credited with reviving ancient winemaking techniques and inspiring the global orange wine movement. His amphora-aged wines from Oslavia in Brda represent the pinnacle of terroir expression and natural winemaking.
Stanko Radikon earned legendary status for his revolutionary approach to white wines, fermenting them on skins
for extended periods to create complex, age-worthy wines. His family continues his legacy of natural winemaking and skin-contact whites.
Aleš Kristančič (Movia) produces biodynamic wines of exceptional purity across the Brda region, with vineyards spanning Slovenia and Italy. His sparkling wines and orange wines have gained international acclaim for their authenticity.
Bright future
Today’s Slovenia represents perfect conditions for exceptional winemaking. Young, talented vintners combine traditional knowledge with modern techniques, while EU membership has opened international markets.
The country’s commitment to sustainable viticulture positions it perfectly for environmentally conscious consumers.
At the same time, its incredible variety of indigenous grapes offers unique experiences impossible to find elsewhere.
Slovenia’s wines tell the story of a nation at the crossroads of cultures, climates and traditions. Each bottle captures Alpine freshness, Mediterranean warmth and continental structure, creating unmistakably Slovenian yet universally appealing wines.
This small nation proves that greatness isn’t measured in size but in passion, tradition and the perfect marriage of terroir and technique.
Peter McEachern is the general manager of the Nantucket Yacht Club. He has been buying wine, creating wine lists and running wine tastings since 1983. He can be reached at peter@nantucketyachtclub.org
Courtesy of Peter McEachern
The old historic hill village of Stanjel in the Komen municipality of Primorska, Slovenia.
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Historic Downtown Walking Tour
10:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Walk through historic downtown Nantucket with a museum guide and discover the unique history of the island. The tour transports visitors on a journey through Nantucket’s past and tells the story of the rise and fall of the whaling industry, the rise of tourism and the impacts the island’s economy had on social and racial development on Nantucket.
Sconset Walking Tour
3 p.m. Thursdays, 1 New St., Sconset. Nantucket Preservation Trust executive director Mary Bergman shares her knowledge of this unique fishing settlement at the eastern edge of the island. The 75-minute tour focuses on the early “whale houses” as well as the village’s boom as a seaside resort and actors colony at the end of the 1800s. Tickets at nantucketpreservation.org
Live Music: Autumn Drive
4 p.m. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. New Bedford-based indie rock band Autumn Drive will perform. Second show Friday.
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Safe Place Summer Soirée
5:30 p.m. Great Harbor Yacht Club, 96 Washington St. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, auctions and more to benefit A Safe Place, Nantucket’s domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and advocacy organization. Tickets at asafeplacenantucket.org
Live Music: Andrea Marie and the Magnolia Band
5 p.m. Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Andrea Marie and the Magnolia Band will perform an acoustic set.
Live Music: Jacob Butler
6-8 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. Nantucket singer-songwriter Jacob Butler performs.
“Million Dollar Quartet”
7 p.m. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket presents “Million Dollar Quartet,” a fictional adaptation of the night in 1956 when music legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley came together for a once-in-a-lifetime jam session at Sun Records. Through Aug. 23. Visit www.theatrenantucket.org for tickets, additional times.
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A Night for Swifties
8 p.m. Nantucket Performing Arts Center, 5 North Water St. An unforgettable evening featuring talent assembled by music director and producer Drew Wutke, with a lineup of powerhouse singers and musicians including local Nantucket special guests, all coming together to bring Taylor Swift’s iconic tunes to life. Additional show Friday. Visit www.nantucketperformingarts.org for tickets, additional times.
Women’s Night of Comedy
7 p.m. Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. The Nantucket Comedy Festival opens with its Women’s Night of Comedy. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org
Owl Prowl
8 p.m. Maria Mitchell Association, 4 Vestal St. Join MMA field ornithologist and I&M columnist Ginger Andrews to listen for the calls of nocturnal animals and birds and watch for owls as they begin their nightly activity. Tickets on calendar page of www.mariamitchell.org
Full Moon Nature Walk
9 p.m. Location provided upon registration. Maria Mitchell Association executive director Joanna Roche leads a peaceful one-hour walk up to two miles on uneven terrain under the light of the full Moon. Discover the legends and narratives of the past and present. Enjoy the tranquility of the quiet night sky and learn about our moon’s current themes and its symbolism. Register on calendar page of www.mariamitchell.org
Live Music: Beach Nights
10 p.m. The Chicken Box, 6 Dave St. Boston party band and DJ Beach Nights will perform. 21 and over. Additional shows Friday and Saturday.
Live Music: Jameson Tank
10 p.m. Gaslight Nantucket, 3 North Union St. Jameson Tank, a high-energy rock band from Athens, Ga., will perform. 21 and over.
Live Music: Local Notes
10 p.m. The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. Nantucket’s own rock and roll band Local Notes will perform.
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All Villanova alumni, parents, students, families and friends are invited to a summer social with the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, University President.
Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Millie’s
326 Madaket Road
RSVP by visiting vuevents.villanova.edu/nantucket2025
We hope you can join us!
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Friday, July 11
Nature Walk
8:30 a.m. Directions upon registration. The Nantucket Conservation Foundation hosts a 2.8-mile guided walk to Folger’s Hill, a lesser-known hill in the eastern moors that is one of the highest points on the island. Register on events page of www.nantucketconservation.org
Author Talk: Casey Sherman
10:30 a.m. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. Casey Sherman will sign copies of his latest true-crime book, “Blood in the Water: The Untold Story of a Family Tragedy.”
Friday Funday
10:30 a.m. Children’s Beach bandstand, Harborview Way. The Nantucket Office of Culture & Tourism hosts Friday Fundays through Sept. 12.
NHA on the Road
2 p.m. Our Island Home, 9 East Creek Road. The Nantucket Historical Association brings artifacts and stories from its “Behind the Seams” exhibition to Our Island Home.
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Kids Comedy Showcase
4 p.m. Nantucket Performing Arts Center, 5 North Water St. Performances by the kids of Stand Up & Learn, who have been working throughout the year to “find their funny” with Nantucket Comedy Festival co-founder Kevin Flynn. Free. Stand Up and Learn is the festival’s nonprofit comedy education program.
Art Opening:
Artists Association of Nantucket
5-7 p.m. Federal Gallery, 8 Federal St. The Artists Association of Nantucket will host an opening reception for its first group show of the 2025 summer season, featuring work by a juried group of seven AAN artist members.
Botany Talk
5:30 p.m. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. Peter Grima, a service forester for the state Department of Conservation and Recreation in northern Berkshire County, will discuss the biodiversity of the Atlantic coastal plain, from Florida to the Cape and Islands. Free.
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Night at the Museum
5:30-8 p.m. Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. View the museum’s newest exhibition, “Hard Times to Boom Times: Nantucket Waterfront,” and celebrate Caldwell Heritage Award night with vintage fashion and themed cocktails. Tickets at www. eganmaritime.org
O Canada! Comedy Show
6 p.m. Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. The Nantucket Comedy Festival shines a spotlight on the humor that makes Canada uniquely funny. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org
Q&A: Naama Shefi
7:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Join Congregation Shirat HaYam for a Q&A with Naama Shefi, founder of the New York-based Jewish food Society, dedicated to preserving and celebrating Jewish culinary heritage. Preceded by a short religious service.
Live Music: Sean Lee
8-10 p.m. Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. Nantucket singer-songwriter Sean Lee will perform. Second show Saturday.
Live Music: Sister Hazel
8 p.m. The Muse, 44 Surfside Road. Sister Hazel brings their signature blend of Southern rock and heartfelt lyrics back to the island where they once lit up the summer circuit. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
Stargazing at the Observatory
9:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St. Join professional astronomers from the Maria Mitchell Association for a guided tour of the night sky, including the moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae and more. Register on calendar page of www. mariamitchell.org
Live Music: Foggy Roots
10 p.m. Gaslight Nantucket, 3 North Union St. Nantucket’s own roots-reggae band Foggy Roots will perform. 21 and over.
Saturday, July 12
Nantucket Clean Team
8 a.m. Handlebar Café, 15 Washington St., and Ladies Beach. Meet at the entrance to Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. The Nantucket
Michael Potter as Johhny Cash
Joe Hebel as Elvis Presley
Sean McGibbon as Jerry Lee Lewis
Mia Massaro as Dyanne
Ross Griffin as Sam Phillips
Christopher Wren as Carl Perkins
Clean Team meets weekly from spring through fall to clean up trash around the island. Bags and pickers provided.
Farmers & Artisans Market
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cambridge Street, between Federal and South Water. Sustainable Nantucket hosts a market of fresh local produce, island cottage-industry artisans and food. Weather permitting.
Jog in the Fog
8:30 a.m. Ruddick Commons, entrance to Sconset village. The Sconset Trust presents this fun run and walk that ends with a celebration at Sankaty Head Light. Register at www.sconsettrust.org
Capoeira with Werdum
9 a.m. Children’s Beach, Harborview Way. Werdum Nantucket presents instruction in capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends elements of dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
9 a.m.-noon, Department of Public Works, 188 Madaket Road. Free haz -
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ardous waste collection, including automotive products, cleaning products, oil-based paint and paint products, pesticides, asbestos, batteries, gasoline, fluorescent bulbs, pool and photography chemicals.
NanPuppets
9:30 a.m. Moors End Farm, 40 Polpis Road. Join Lizza Obremski and her puppet friends for a morning of educational entertainment for all ages. $10. Bring a blanket.
Book-signing: Lois Cahall
10:30 a.m. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. Author Lois Cahall will sign copies of her latest book, “The Many Lives & Loves of Hazel Lavery.”
Historic Bike Tour
10:30 a.m. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Strap on your helmet to explore historic locations on the periphery of town you may have missed, all while escaping the hustle and bustle of downtown Nantucket. Led by a Nantucket Historical Association guide. Approximately two hours. Tickets on calendar page of www.nha.org
NanPuppets
11 a.m. Children’s Beach, Harborview Way. Join Lizza Obremski and her puppet friends for a morning of educational entertainment for all ages. Free, but donations welcome.
Live Music: Jameson Tank
Noon-3 p.m. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Jameson Tank, a high-energy rock band from Athens, Ga., will perform.
Live Music: Angelus Hall
4-7 p.m. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Newport, R.I.-based alternative rock band Angelus Hall will perform. Second show 3 p.m. Sunday.
Night for Nantucket
5:30 p.m. Great Harbor Yacht Club, 96 Washington St. Dinner and dancing to the music of Arrival from Sweden,” an Abba tribute band showcasing music from the movie musical “Mamma Mia!” Preceded by a Greek-themed dinner. All proceeds benefit the Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation. Tickets at www.ghycfoundation.org
Bash in the Bog
6 p.m. Milestone Cranberry Bog, off Milestone Road. The Nantucket Conservation Foundation hosts its annual summer fundraising event, including themed cocktails, cuisine inspired by its properties and dancing to music by The Sultans. Tickets available at www.nantucketconservation.org
Boston vs. New York Comedy Smackdown
7 p.m. Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. Top comedians from Boston and New York go head-to-head during SmACKdown, the final event of the Nantucket Comedy Festival. Emceed by hometown comedian Brian Glowacki, featuring Drew Dunn, Jon Fisch and Juston McKinney from Boston, and Rich Aronovitch, Paul Ollinger and Ted Alexandro of New York.
“What the Constitution Means to Me”
7:30 p.m. Nantucket Performing Arts Center, 5 North Water St. ACK Theatre Company presents Heidi Schreck’s “What the Constitution Means to Me,” starring Nina Hellman and Jeremy Shamos. Through July 17. www.nantucketperformingarts.org for tickets, additional times.
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Katie Trigg, mezzo-soprano; Elissa Lee Koljonen, violin Roberto Díaz, viola;
Dish: The search for umami and Asian flavor at Misogi Noodle Bar
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The menu consists of small plates and shared dishes divided into three simple categories: plant-based and vegetable dishes, noodles and carbs, Asian BBQ and protein plates.
In terms of flavor, Samson wants to expose diners to new, interesting, authentic Asian flavors while also keeping the dishes approachable.
“I like to introduce funky things and sometimes when people are eating a dish they’ll go, There’s something in here and I can’t put my finger on it, it’s that sense of umami that I think creates interest for the food here,” Samson said. “I love the simplicity of it, but also I want to try to keep them guessing.”
He offers dishes that are comfortable and familiar like potstickers and vegetable fried rice, but others – like the adobo octopus and chicken inisal – encourage guests to experience funky flavors like doenjang and gochujang.
“The menu is very personal for me, so it represents the things I would like to eat,” Samson said. “It’s the flavors that I grew up with. It’s a combination of my travels, things I grew up eating, things I wanted.”
A word that shows up on the menu frequently is “adobo.” In the Philippines, adobo is like the national dish, Samson said. It can mean so many different things because every region, every city has its own version.
“When I cook it here at the restaurant, it’s definitely more approachable. I do a version with spare ribs, I do a fried rice. I grew up eating Adobo fried rice from my mom,” he said.
Samson is especially conscious of allergies and dietary restrictions. Misogi Noodle Bar offers many vegan and vegetarian dishes. Samson has also eliminated nuts from the menu, and he’s trying to incorporate more ingredients like white rice flour for those with gluten intolerances.
“It’s all about the customers, so I ask what works for them,” he said. “I always have to check myself asking, ‘OK, why am I changing this?’ I think that’s part of my maturity as chef-owner. It’s not about ego as a chef. I just want to plate the best product, the best service, you know, a great environment.”
Before starting his career as a chef, Samson spent nine years in the fashion industry, working for huge names like Ralph Lauren and Liz Claiborne. He loved the creativity of his work but said he was constantly stressed and unhappy.
The kitchen gave him a similar creative outlet, and even though he’s still tired and working long hours, he sleeps much better.
“All creatives tend to have the same
Misogi Noodle Bar’s Love Me Long Time, an Asian take on the French 75.
mindset and the process is very similar,” he said. “When I design, it’s what goes well together, what’s in harmony together, what opposes each other, and it’s the same with food. You create harmony, balance, contrast and those are the things that excite people on the menu.”
Samson said his goal as a chef is to constantly be refining and simplifying his work.
“Every day I look at the food and it’s like, ‘How can I make this cleaner tasting and for the audience to understand it?’ Can I take something away?” he said.
Misogi Noodle Bar is very different from Samson’s first Nantucket restaurant, The Beet.
He owned The Beet – a casual, plant-focused eatery – with co-owner Amy Young for five years.
“I want people to know that we’re still the small, little neighborhood restaurant. Dinner might have grown up a bit, but when it was The Beet I felt like we were put in a box. The fact that we were so health-driven and plant-based, there’s more to express than just that,” he said.
Some favorites from The Beet remain on the menu at Misogi Noodle Bar, like the chicken burger and scallion pancakes.
Samson just hopes that along with the old favorites, he can also introduce them
I also had to try the Adobo Fried Rice (Samson’s favorite). The rice had a great crunch to it. It was perfectly cooked, not too greasy, just the right combination of crisp and soft.
The green onions and crispy garlic added brightness to the dish. You can tell what Samson means by the indescribable nature of adobo and umami with this dish. There’s a certain smokiness and almost char-like flavor that you can’t really put your finger on, but it’s addicting.
The rice was infused with bits of beef tenderloin and pork loin. I think the meat is where the familiar fatty taste of fried rice comes from in this dish. It’s different than your typical fried rice. It’s very clean and fresh, not too filling or heavy.
The har gao (shrimp dumplings) are the perfect summer appetizer. The open dumpling with a large scoop of steamed shrimp tastes delicate with a light sharpness from the herbs and sesame seeds mixed with the shrimp to keep it interesting. It was warm, clean and balanced.
Finally, I ordered the grilled adobo octopus. I know some of you might shy away from octopus if it isn’t deep fried as calamari, but just trust me. If you are going to expand your palate at all, please, consider the octopus.
Octopus, especially grilled, is one of my favorite dishes, and I will order it basically any time I see it on a menu.
to something new.
“It’s new flavors, but honestly, I think people adapt to it or they see the continuity of other dishes,” he said. “Sometimes we get caught up in the business and you kind of lose track of the fun side. I want to introduce food that’s casual and fun.”
Along with the food, Samson crafted the entire bar menu, which also brings a sense of Asian flare with interesting and unique ingredients. I tried his newest cocktail Love Me Long Time (Choya plum wine, Hyoga 135 East dry gin, lime, shiso infusion and Roederer Anderson Valley Champagne).
It was sweet and citrusy. You can taste the different layers with the plums, lime and a hint of herbiness from the shiso.
The bubbles from the champagne add a nice balance. It’s like the Asian version of a French 75, but this cocktail I don’t think I’d be able to replicate at home.
I can’t resist a house-made noodle, so I tried the Alkaline Noodles with sesame bang bang sauce and fresh vegetables.
The taste was familiar and bright with a slight edge of earthiness. The bang bang sauce had a great toasted sesame flavor and just the right amount of heat.
The creaminess of the sauce and smoothness of the noodles were balanced by the crisp and crunch of the vegetables.
This version did not disappoint. The adobo here was different from the fried rice. It still had that wonderful charred, smoky flavor, but the purple potato purée underneath added a really interesting sweetness to the dish.
Octopus alone has a very mild flavor, so it’s really able to soak up all of the unique tastes and layers of the black adobo sauce.
Samson has really created something special with this menu. Every single dish has that little twist, that bite, that tang, that flavor you just can’t put your finger on.
“You go to Asia and there’s all these people cooking in the street, and it’s delicious food. So it’s like, how do I create a system where I can train people to create food that’s absolutely delicious but not have it be like ‘The Bear’ where people are screaming at each other?” Samson said.
“I’ve kind of missed that family thing in restaurants that I first grew up with, they call it the ‘culture of the restaurant’ and to me it’s always been about family.”
Misogi Noddle Bar, 9 South Water St., open 5-10 p.m.. Monday through Wednesday and 11:30 a.m.-3 and 5-10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. www.misoginoodlebar.com, (508) 680-1857.
Photo by Francesca Giangiulio
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Live Music: Buckle & Shake
10 p.m. Gaslight Nantucket, 3 North Union St. Nantucket’s own alt-country band Buckle & Shake will perform. 21 and over.
Sunday, July 13
Bird Walk
7:45-10 a.m. Maria Mitchell Association, 33 Washington St. Explore Nantucket’s avian landscapes and hidden nooks with local bird guide and Inquirer and Mirror columnist Ginger Andrews. Register on calendar page of www.mariamitchell.org
Therapeutic Yoga
9 a.m. Directions with registration. Ieva Aldins leads this therapeutic yoga session intended to help you release, mobilize, stabilize, strengthen and stretch. Register on events page of www.nantucketconservation.org
Book-signing: Julie Gerstenblatt
10:30 a.m. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. Author Julie Gerstenblatt will sign copies of her book, “Daughters of Nantucket.”
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Live Music: Flipturn
1 p.m. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Florida indie-rock band Flipturn will perform. $25 cover.
Live Music: Julia Newman
6 p.m. The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. Nantucket singer-songwriter Julia Newman will perform.
Sunday Night Concert: Lost on Nantucket
6 p.m. Children’s Beach Bandstand, Harborview Way. The island’s own Lost on Nantucket will perform. Hosted by Nantucket Office of Culture & Tourism
Live Music: Andy Frasco & the U.N.
10 p.m. The Chicken Box, 6 Dave St. Los Angeles-based blues rock band Andy Frasco & the U.N. will perform. 21 and over. Tickets at www.thechickenbox.com
Live Music: Winyah
10 p.m. Gaslight Nantucket, 3 North Union St. South Carolina-based indie rock band Winyah, headed for Lollapalooza, will perform. 21 and over.
New England tavern, specializing in steak, seafood, and pub favorites in a historical setting
Monday, July 14
Nantucket By Design
Through Friday, Nantucket Historical Association. An annual celebration of art, design and history hosted by the Nantucket Historical Association. The event brings together world-renowned designers, artisans and skilled craftspeople to showcase the timeless elegance of Nantucket’s design heritage through panels, keynotes, master classes, social events and more. Visit NantucketbyDesign.com for tickets and more information.
Hands on History
10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday through Aug. 28. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. A short presentation with visual and tactile elements connecting to Nantucket history, followed by craft-making connected to that day’s talk. Free with museum admission.
Live Music: Ian Biggs
4-7 p.m. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. New Haven, Conn.-based singer-songwriter Ian Biggs will perform. Second show Tuesday.
Artist Talk: Anthony Padula
5:30 p.m. AAN Federal Gallery, 8 Federal St. Artists Association of Nantucket artist-in-residence Anthony Padula will discuss his process and inspiration.
Meet the Artists: Curtis in Tour
5:30 p.m. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. A free and informal meet and greet with the Classical Musicians of Curtis on Tour before their Nantucket Musical Arts Society concert Tuesday. Free.
Live Music: Josiah and the Bonnevilles
8 p.m. Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. Singer-songwriter and “American Idol” veteran Josiah Leming, better known by his stage name Josiah and the Bonnevilles, will perform. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org
Live Music: DJ Lay-Z-Boy
10 p.m. The Chicken Box, 6 Dave St. Boston’s DJ Lay-Z-Boy will man the turntables. 21 and over. No cover.
Live Music: Luffkid
10 p.m. Gaslight Nantucket, 3 North
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Union St. Adam Robinson Lufkin, aka Luffkid, brings his blend of soulful guitar, hip hop to the stage. 21 and over.
Tuesday, July 15
Birding with Woody
8 a.m. Location with registration. Nantucket Conservation Foundation trustee Woody Newell leads this bird walk to find and appreciate the avian residents and migrants on a Foundation property. Register on events page of www.nantucketconservation.org
Music in the Morning
9:45 a.m. Atheneum garden, 1 India St. Hugh Hanley returns to the garden with his Circle of Songs: music, finger-plays and singing games. Bring a blanket. Canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Nanpuppets
11:30 a.m. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Join Lizza Obremski and her puppet friends for a morning of educational entertainment for all ages.
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A Walk Down Main Street
3 p.m. 11 Centre St. An overview of Nantucket in its heyday focusing on the portion of Main Street between the Pacific National Bank and the Civil War monument. Learn about the street’s development and the area’s early residents and architectural styles, as well as how the houses have come to symbolize the island’s whaling era. Tickets at nantucketpreservation.org.
NHA on the Road
4 p.m. Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. The Nantucket Historical Association brings artifacts and stories from its “Behind the Seams” exhibition to the Saltmarsh.
State of the Harbor Forum
4:30 p.m. Great Harbor Yacht Club, 96 Washington St. The Nantucket Land & Water Council hosts its ninth annual State of the Harbor forum, including presentations by executive director Emily Molden, Boston University assistant research professor Alyssa Novak, Nantucket shellfish and aquatic resources specialist Tara Riley, and Kimberly Starbuck of the Urban Harbors Institute. Free and open to the public.
Live Music: Five O’Clock Shadow
5:30 and 8 p.m. Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. Five O’Clock Shadow, Boston’s top a cappella group featuring long-time Cobbletones member and Nantucket native Caleb Whelden, will perform. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org
Classical Music: Curtis on Tour
7 p.m. St. Paul’s Church, 20 Fair St. The Nantucket Musical Arts Society presents Curtis on Tour, classical musicians from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, in the second installment of its summer concert series. Tickets $30 at the door.
Live Music: The Heavy Heavy
10 p.m. The Chicken Box, 6 Dave St. Retro-inspired rock band The Heavy Heavy will perform. 21 and over. Second show 9 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets at www. thechickenbox.com
Wednesday, July 16
Nature Walk
Windswept Cranberry Bog, 301 Polpis Road. The Nantucket Conservation Foun-
dation hosts this 1.3-mile walk to tour the recent completion of its watershed-level wetland restoration of the former Windswept Cranberry bog. Register on events page of www.nantucketconservation.org
Historic Sites Adventure Day
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly day getting to know some of the Nantucket Historical Association’s historic sites. Travel through town to the Friends Meeting House, 7 Fair St.; Old Jail, 15R Vestal St.; Greater Light, 8 Howard St. and Hadwen House, 96 Main St., meet their inhabitants and check off the visit on your very own Historic Sites Adventure passport. Each site will feature a handson activity, tours of the property and the chance to meet a special guest. Visit the site in any order. Free.
Book-signings: Elin Hilderbrand and Jessica Marchant
11 a.m. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. Best-selling island author Elin Hilderbrand will sign copies of her “The Blue Book,” and Jessica Marchant will sign copies of her “Easy Everyday Cookbook.” Only books purchased at Mitchell’s will be signed. Line begins at 10 a.m.
Live Music: Buckle & Shake
4-7 p.m. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Nantucket’s own alt-country band Buckle & Shake will perform.
Live Music: Andrea Marie
6 p.m. The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. Singer-songwriter Andrea Marie will perform.
Summer Decks DJ Series
6 p.m. Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. Nantucket DJ Peter Ahern mans the turntables. 25 and over. www. nantucketdreamland.org for tickets.
Art Talk: Ian Torney and MJ Levy Dickson
7 p.m. Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts, 23 Wauwinet Road. NISDA teaching fellow and artist-in-residence Ian Torney and island artist and Fulbright Scholar MJ Levy Dickson will present their work and discuss their process and inspiration. $10 suggested donation.
Author Talk: Denice Kronau
7 p.m. Vestal Street Observatory, 3 Vestal St. Island author Denice Kronau will discuss the first two novels in her “Stars” series and the unexpected lessons
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she learned along the way. Register on calendar page of www.mariamitchell.org
Classical Music: Curtis on Tour
7 p.m. Sconset Casino, 10 New St. Alumni and faculty from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia will perform music by Gershwin, Benjamin Britten, Brahms, Liszt, Mozart and several contemporary American composers. Free.
Film for Thought
7 p.m. Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. The Inquirer and Mirror and Dreamland present “Television Event,” an archive-based feature documentary viewing the dramatic climax of the Cold War through the lens of the ABC network, as it narrowly succeeds in producing the most watched, most controversial madefor-TV movie, “The Day After” (1983). Free for members. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org
Live Music: The Spin Doctors
7 p.m. The Muse, 44 Surfside Road. The multi-platinum 1990s hit-makers The Spin Doctors bring their feel-good sound and funky grooves to the island. Tickets available on www.eventbrite.com
Women’s Support Group
7:30 p.m. Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India St. A space for women to come together in support, strength and self-discovery. Connect with a community of individuals, uplift one another and embrace your worth with confidence. Facilitated by Lisa Lothian, LCSW. Free.
Live Music: Bombargo
10 p.m. The Gaslight, 3 North Union St. Indie pop band Bombargo of Saskatchewan, Canada, will perform. 21 and over. Second show Thursday.
Thursday, July 17
Dance Party in the Garden
9:45 a.m. Atheneum Garden, 1 India St. Cory Morgan leads an energetic, joyfilled dance time for babies and children with songs, silly dance moves and fun challenges like Freeze Dance and the Cha-Cha Slide. Bring a blanket. Canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Live Music: Vertical Horizon
1 p.m. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Washington, D.C.-based alternative rock band Vertical Horizon will perform. $25 cover.
Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu
4 p.m. Online at www.nantucket atheneum.org. Explore the intricate world of “Legend” with its author Marie Lu, as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Register on the calendar page of www.nantucketatheneum.org
Live Music: Dub Apocalypse
4 p.m. Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Boston-based instrumental dub reggae band Dub Apocalypse will perform.
“Singing in the Rain Jr.”
5:30 p.m. Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. The Dreamland Stage Company presents “Singing in the Rain Jr.,” adapted from the original Hollywood screenplay for young audiences. www.nantucket dreamland.org for tickets, additional times.
Classical Music: Curtis on Tour
7 p.m. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. Curtis on Tour, including alumni and faculty from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, will perform a program of Spanish folk songs set by Manuel de Falla, virtuosic selections for solo violin and solo piano, and opera from Mozart to Samuel Barber. Free.
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