Nantucket Arts Festival 2019 program book

Nantucket Arts Festival 2019

Re-Imagining the Real

Shifting Our World View Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 13

nantucketartscouncil.org nantucketculturaldistrict.org

Nantucket Arts Festival 2019 Nantucket Arts Festival Committee

Barbara Elder and Robert Frazier, Co-Chairs

Jill Sandole, Nantucket Arts Council Coordinator Emma Young, Nantucket Cultural District Coordinator

William Ferrall, Publicity and Program Book Amanda Amaral, Photographer Robert Frazier and Reggie Levine, Art Exhibit Curators

Nantucket Arts Council Board of Directors Barbara Elder, President • Beverly Hall, Vice President • Russell Carson, Treasurer • Gene Mahon, Secretary John Belash • Sabrina Elwell • Robert Frazier • Kathryn Garre Ayars Katie Kaizer • Sharon Lorenzo • Dr. Gerry Mack • Elizabeth Morris • Pamela Murphy

Nantucket Arts Council Advisory Board Alan Bell • Dan Driscoll • Dr. Greta Feeney • Bee Shay

Nantucket Arts Festival Underwriter Community Foundation for Nantucket • ReMain Nantucket Fund • M.S. Worthington Foundation

Nantucket Arts Council M.S. Worthington Foundation • Nancy Sayles Day Foundation Special thanks to Hy-Line Cruises and Nantucket Bike Shop Angels $2,500 and above Nantucket Golf Club Tupancy-Harris Foundation Amos B. & Barbara W. Hostetter Deborah Stegman & Jan Leschly Benefactors $1,000 - $2,499 The Margaret Ritchie R. Battle Family Charitable Trust Max Berry & Pamela Thomas Russell Carson Charles & Marie Chabot Foundation Cape Cod Five Charina Foundation Chris & Joseph Donelan Charles M. & Kaaren Hale Hyperion Maritime Holdings Seward & Cecilia Johnson Richard & Ronay Menschel Charles & Martha Polachi James Sulzer & Barbara Elder Patrons $500 - $999 Carol & William Browne Amanda Cross Roger Horchow Jeff & Susan Lucier Christopher & Ann Quick The Linda & Harvey Saligman Charitable Foundation

Eva-Maria & Hans Tausig Donald W. & Deborah Van Dyke Elizabeth & Geoffrey Verney Dorothy & Richard Verney Gilbert Verney Foundation Jacqueline Williams Friends $100 - $499 Margaret Altreuter Patricia & Thomas Anathan John & Judy Belash Brass Lantern Inn Judith Brownell Katherine Burton Ann Colgrove & Larry Smith Dan & Connie Driscoll Paula Driscoll Barbara Duffy Tharon & Lee Dunn Eleventh Hour Design Heidi Drew Sabrina & Richard Elwell Ellen Schloss Flamm Lucinda Garrison Doris Glazer Toby Ann Greenberg Suzy Grote Beverly Hall & David Billings Hatch’s Package Store Dick & Ginny Irwin

The Islander Carol & Kenneth Kinsley Susan Lister Locke Deborah & Lisle Lothian Robin McElroy Maloney Kathy Melrod John D. & Jane Miller Miriam L. & Herbert Mittenhal Elizabeth Morris Kathleen Mount Pamela Murphy Melissa & Nathaniel Philbrick Herbert & Irean Schreiber Elizabeth Sibley & Robert Liddle Georgia Snell Bradley & Kristina Strand Clara Urbahn Pam Waller Supporters $50 - $99 Susan & Howard Bloom Deanne Brasfield Susan Cary John & Judith Lochtefeld Pamela Lohman Jacqueline R. Tullo Suellen Ward & John Copenhaver George S. Williamson Lynn Zimmerman & George Thomas Linda Zola

Our thanks to all of those who have given their support Cover Artwork: Robert Frazier • Program Book: Eleventh Hour Design • Administrative Assistant: Carol Voyages

Nantucket Arts Festival 2019 Throughout the Nantucket Cultural District

Nantucket Arts Council Festival Center United Methodist Church • 2 Centre Street Administrative Office Upstairs, Zero Main P.O. Box 1267 Nantucket, MA 02554 508-325-8588 Follow all events on our websites:

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Nantucket Arts Festival Featured Events DAILY EXHIBITS New Works from Residents of Our Island Home Presented by Friends of Our Island Home Resident artists of Our Island Home show their recent works created in the class of artist and teacher Kathleen Duncombe.

Open daily throughout Nantucket Arts Festival in the Greenhound lobby, bus station for The Wave. Free admission.

FriendsOfOurIslandHome.com Washington Street, one block off Main.

Friday, October 4 11 AM – 2 PM

VISUAL

Candle Making at Nantucket Whaling Museum

Presented by Nantucket Historical Association Candle maker David Hitchcock teaches materials and techniques of traditional candle making as practiced historically on Nantucket. Repeats October 5, 6, 11, 12.

Admission with museum entry. nha.org Nantucket Whaling Museum, corner of Broad & North Water streets.

People’s Choice

Noon – 1 PM

Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery Washington Street, two blocks off Main Street. Free admission. nantucketarts.org

Artist and craftsman David Lazarus teaches the tools and techniques of the traditional scrimshaw craft. Repeats October 11.

Admission with museum entry. nha.org

Modern American Realism: Highlights from the Sara Roby Foundation Collection

Nantucket Whaling Museum, corner of Broad & North Water streets.

Presented by Artists Association of Nantucket

Presented by Nantucket Historical Association with the Smithsonian American Art Museum Nantucket Whaling Museum Broad at North Water streets.

Admission with museum entry. nha.org

Modern Masters of Painting and Sculpture Nantucket Whaling Museum Broad at North Water streets.

Admission with museum entry. nha.org

Two Hundred Years of American Art on Nantucket: Pairings from the NHA and Private Collections Presented by Nantucket Historical Association

Nantucket Whaling Museum Broad at North Water streets.

Admission with museum entry. nha.org

The Art of Seward Johnson

Presented by Artists Association of Nantucket and Nantucket Historical Association Life-sized painted bronze sculptures on display around downtown. nha.org

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VISUAL

Scrimshaw at Nantucket Whaling Museum

6:30 PM

MUSIC & VISUAL

Signature Event: Opening Night Concert and Exhibit Opening

Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Concert: Trio à la Française

Jazz trio of faculty members from Nantucket Community Music Center, featuring Dr. Jennifer Maxwell on the piano, Nigel Goss on the bass, and Nick Hayden on the drums.

Music will include composers Claude Bolling, Jacques Loussier, Bill Evans, and Joachim Horsley.

Arts Festival Exhibit: Re-Imagining the Real—Shifting Our World View

Works of adventuresome art by 100 or more island artists including those not usually seen in local galleries. The exhibit opens immediately after the concert and runs daily from 11 am – 7 pm and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm, through October 13. www.nantucketculturaldistrict.org United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Centre streets. Concert in sanctuary. Exhibit upstairs after concert. Free admission with donations appreciated.

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7:00 PM

FILM

Manhattan Short Film Festival Presented by Nantucket Atheneum

Throughout the week, moviegoers worldwide simultaneously watch films chosen from over 1500 submissions from 73 countries, voting for Best Film and Best Actor awards. nantucketathenuem.org

11 AM – 7 PM

VISUAL

Signature Event: Re-Imagining the Real—Shifting Our World View Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St at Federal.

Tickets $10, or $8 for seniors and students

Works of adventuresome art by 100 or more island artists including those not usually seen in local galleries. The exhibit runs daily from 11 am – 7 pm and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm, through October 13. nantucketculturaldistrict.org

Saturday, October 5

United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Centre streets. Free admission with donations appreciated

9 AM – 1 PM

7 – 8:30 PM

VISUAL

Farmers and Artisans Market Presented by Sustainable Nantucket

MUSIC

Concert with Pierce Pettis & Dave Webb Presented by Nantucket Atheneum

Nantucket’s weekly outdoor market features fine art and crafts by local artists and artisans including ceramics, weaving, jewelry, photography, painting, and more, along with locally grown produce. sustainablenantucket.org

Guitarist singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis and keyboardist Dave Webb in a concert of American music styles blending folk, country, bluegrass, western, and pop-rock. nantucketathenuem.org

Cambridge & North Union streets, next to post office on Federal Street.

Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St at Federal.

Free admission

10:30 – Noon

6 – 9 PM

LITERARY

Book Signing: Kelly Simmons Presented by Mitchell’s Book Corner

The novelist signs copies of her books and previews her upcoming book Where She Went. nantucketbookpartners.org Mitchell’s Book Corner, Main at Orange streets.

11 AM – 2 PM

VISUAL

Candle Making at Nantucket Whaling Museum

Presented by Nantucket Historical Association Candle maker David Hitchcock teaches materials and techniques of traditional candle making as practiced historically on Nantucket.

Repeats October 6, 11, 12.

Admission with museum entry. nha.org Nantucket Whaling Museum, corner of Broad & North Water streets.

CULINARY

Cooking Class: Hands on with Kathleen Sanderson

Presented by Nantucket Culinary School Nantucket Culinary School brings the author of The Harvest Table from the Natirar School of Cooking to teach knife skills and cooking techniques for fall’s bounty. nantucketculinary.com Corner of Federal and Broad streets.

Tickets $125, class limited to 14 7 PM

THEATER

Terms of Endearment

Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Theatre Workshop of Nantucket brings local theater stars John Shea, Ellie Gottwald, John Devaney, Dakota Dutcher, Brooke Sweeney, and Leise Crew to the stage adaption of the popular movie. Final performance. theatrenantucket.org Bennet Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets $47

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Sunday, October 6 8 AM

FILM

Film: Roger Waters Us & Them Presented by Nantucket Dreamland

VISUAL

Cross-island Hike

Presented by Nantucket Land Bank Nantucket Land Bank holds its first crossisland hike from Sconset to Madaket in appreciation of the island’s visual beauty. nantucketlandbank.org Noon – 2 PM

6 PM

LITERARY

Book Signing: Elin Hilderbrand

This concert documentary about Roger Waters and Pink Floyd was filmed in Amsterdam in 2017 and features state-of-theart visual techniques and sound production. nantucketdreamland.org 17 South Water Street. Tickets $11 - $14

Monday, October 7

Presented by Nantucket Book Partners

Pre-order a signed copy of What Happens in Paradise by Nantucket’s well-known chronicler of modern life on the island.

Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $28 1 – 5 PM

VISUAL

Signature Event: Re-Imagining the Real—Shifting Our World View Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Works of adventuresome art by 100 or more island artists including those not usually seen in local galleries. The exhibit runs daily from 11 am – 7 pm and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm, through October 13. nantucketculturaldistrict.org United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Centre streets. Free admission with donations appreciated.

6 PM

MUSIC

Concert: Ann Martindale and Richard Busch Presented by Nantucket Community Music Center NCMC presents cabaret performers Martindale and Busch.

Beverages and hors d’oeuvres served. nantucketcommunitymusiccenter.org 56 Centre Street. Tickets $25 5 PM

LITERARY

Readings by Nantucket Writers Group Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Nantucket Writers Group reads from their latest poetry, fiction, and other writings by members. nantucketculturaldistrict.org Sanctuary of Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

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11 AM – 7 PM

VISUAL

Signature Event: Re-Imagining the Real—Shifting Our World View Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Works of adventuresome art by 100 or more island artists including those not usually seen in local galleries. The exhibit runs daily from 11 am – 7 pm and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm, through October 13. nantucketculturaldistrict.org Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission with donations appreciated.

Noon

MUSIC

Signature Event: Petite Concert with Joe Hammer, organ Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Each weekday of the festival Nantucket Arts Council presents petite concerts & arts events in the sanctuary of the Methodist Church, festival headquarters. Today, enjoy 30 minutes of music with Joe Hammer on the Appleton organ.

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission 5 PM

VISUAL

Signature Event: Art talk with weaving panel Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Each weekday of the festival Nantucket Arts Council presents petite concerts & arts events in the sanctuary of the Methodist Church, festival headquarters. Today, enjoy 30 minutes of discussion of their craft by local weavers.

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission

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Tuesday, October 8

Wednesday, October 9

11 AM – 7 PM

11 AM – 7 PM

VISUAL

Signature Event: Re-Imagining the Real—Shifting Our World View Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

VISUAL

Signature Event: Re-Imagining the Real—Shifting Our World View Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Works of adventuresome art by 100 or more island artists including those not usually seen in local galleries. The exhibit runs daily from 11 am – 7 pm and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm, through October 13, Daily. nantucketculturaldistrict.org

Works of adventuresome art by 100 or more island artists including those not usually seen in local galleries. The exhibit runs daily from 11 am – 7 pm and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm, through October 13. nantucketculturaldistrict.org

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission

Noon

Noon

MUSIC

Signature Event: Petite Concert with Jennifer Maxwell, piano Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

MUSIC

Signature Event: Petite Concert with Jennifer Maxwell, piano Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

30 minutes of classical piano by musician and teacher Jennifer Maxwell.

30 minutes of classical piano by musician and teacher Jennifer Maxwell.

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission

4 PM

4 PM

MUSIC

Signature Event: Petite Concert with Joe Hammer, organ Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

MUSIC

Signature Event: Petite Concert with Mollie Glazer, piano Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Enjoy 30 minutes of music with Joe Hammer on the Appleton Organ.

30 minutes of classical piano by musician and composer Mollie Glazer

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission

7 PM

6:30 PM

VISUAL

Signature Event: Art talk with Nicci Aguiar Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

A conversation about the creative process with local artist and illustrator Nicci Aguiar.

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission 7 PM

LITERARY

Author Talk: Gay Browne

Presented by Nantucket Atheneum

FILM

Film For Thought: Hey, Boo Presented by Nantucket Dreamland

A documentary on public reaction to Harper Lee’s novel turned movie “To Kill a Mockingbird.” nantucketdreamland.org 17 South Water Street. Tickets $11 - $14 7 – 8 PM

The Giver

THEATER

Presented by Nantucket Dreamland Stage Company

Gay Browne, an environmental advisor and author of Living With a Green Heart: How to Keep Your Body, Your Home and the Planet Healthy in a Toxic World, talks about how we can improve our personal environments.

Book signing follows. nantucketatheneum.org

A moving stage adaptation of the 1993 dystopian young adult novel. Discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny.

Continues through October 20. nantucketdreamland.org

Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street at Federal. Free admission

17 South Water Street. Tickets $10 - $15

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6 – 8 PM

VISUAL

Creative Reuse

Presented by Nantucket Atheneum Join local creatives Allison Gayo and Emma Young in a craft supply pop-up shop with upcycled materials available for free.

Free and open to the public, with donations encouraged to Nantucket Atheneum. nantucketatheneum.org 1 India St at Federal. Free admission 7 PM

LITERARY

Lecture: Danielle O’Dell, Bats on Nantucket Presented by Nantucket Atheneum

Danielle O’Dell, Ecologist for the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, talks about the research the foundation is conducting on northern long-eared bats on Nantucket. nantucketatheneum.org Nantucket Atheneum Library, 1 India St at Federal. Free admission

Thursday, October 10 11 AM – 7 PM

VISUAL

Signature Event: Re-Imagining the Real—Shifting Our World View Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Works of adventuresome art by 100 or more island artists including those not usually seen in local galleries. The exhibit runs daily from 11 am – 7 pm and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm, through October 13. nantucketculturaldistrict.org Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission 4 PM

THEATER

Hanna in Her Garden

Presented by Nantucket Historical Association Beverly Hall performs as Hanna Monaghan, original owner of the historic home Greater Light, where “Hanna in her Garden” is presented. Book signing follows. nha.org 8 Howard Street, one block off Main and Gardner streets. Free admission, donations accepted.

6 PM

THEATER

Signature Event: Improv Workshop with Jasper Young

Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Join Jasper Young for a comedy improv workshop and games. Beginners welcome.

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission 7 – 8 PM

The Giver

THEATER

Presented by Nantucket Dreamland Stage Company A moving stage adaptation of the 1993 dystopian young adult novel. Discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny. Continues through October 20. nantucketdreamland.org 17 South Water Street. Tickets $10 - $15 7:30 PM

THEATER

Comedy with Kevin Flynn

Presented by White Heron Theatre Company Nantucket’s favorite comedian Kevin Flynn returns for one night of stand-up comedy. whiteherontheatre.org White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. behind Whaling Museum. Tickets $35

Friday, October 11 11 AM – 7 PM

VISUAL

Signature Event: Re-Imagining the Real—Shifting Our World View

Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Works of adventuresome art by 100 or more island artists including those not usually seen in local galleries. The exhibit runs daily from 11 am – 7 pm and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm, through October 13. nantucketculturaldistrict.org Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission 11 AM – 2 PM

VISUAL

Candle Making at Nantucket Whaling Museum

Presented by Nantucket Historical Association Candle maker David Hitchcock teaches materials and techniques of traditional candle making as practiced historically on Nantucket. October 11, 12. Admission with museum entry. nha.org Nantucket Whaling Museum, corner of Broad & North Water streets.

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Noon – 1 PM

VISUAL

Scrimshaw at Nantucket Whaling Museum Presented by Nantucket Historical Association

Artist and craftsman David Lazarus teaches the tools and techniques of the traditional scrimshaw craft. Admission with museum entry. nha.org Nantucket Whaling Museum, corner of Broad & North Water streets.

Noon

MUSIC

Signature Event: Petite Concert with Ann Colgrove, piano Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

7 – 8 PM

The Giver

THEATER

Presented by Nantucket Dreamland Stage Company A moving stage adaptation of the 1993 dystopian young adult novel. Discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny. Continues through October 20. nantucketdreamland.org 17 South Water Street. Tickets $10 - $15 7:30 PM

THEATER

Kevin Flynn: Fear of Heights

Presented by White Heron Theatre Company

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission

Comedian Kevin Flynn takes a humorous and touching look at the role of family provider through the stories of his father and grandfather, both construction workers. whiteherontheatre.org

4 PM

White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. behind Whaling Museum. Tickets $35

30 minutes of classical piano by musician and teacher Ann Colgrove.

THEATER

Signature Event: Ballet Selections from Cinderella Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Saturday, October 12

Nantucket Ballet presents a company of all ages in selections from the ballet Cinderella.

9 AM – 1 PM

Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission

Presented by Sustainable Nantucket

5 – 7 PM

VISUAL

Collector’s Showcase at Fish House Presented by Artists Association of Nantucket

One-time exhibit of works of art not often displayed by members of Nantucket Artists Association and other island artists.

Andrew’s Fish House on North Wharf off Easy Street at Cambridge Street.

6:30 – 9:30 PM

Sarah Leah Chase Dinner Demonstration

CULINARY

Presented by Nantucket Culinary Center Cookbook author and longtime Nantucket resident Sarah Leah Chase cooks with autumn’s bounty while giving helpful kitchen tips and techniques for the home kitchen. nantucketculinary.com Nantucket Culinary Center, Federal at Broad streets. Tickets $150, limited to 24

VISUAL

Farmers and Artisans Market Nantucket’s weekly outdoor market features fine art and crafts by local artists and artisans including ceramics, weaving, jewelry, photography, painting, and more, along with locally grown produce. sustainablenantucket.org Cambridge & North Union streets, next to post office on Federal Street.

9:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Organ Crawl

MUSIC

Presented by Nantucket Community Music Center Visit some of Nantucket’s beautiful historical churches and hear their organs played by local and guest musicians. ncmc.org 9:15 Gregory Hooker on the Bigelow Organ, St. Mary’s Church, 3 Federal Street.

10:00 Jeffrey Cutts on the Steere Organ, First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street.

10:30 Jeffrey Cutts on the Roche Organ, First Congregational Church, Old North Vestry, 62 Centre Street.

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11:00 Carson Cooman on the Appleton

Organ, Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 11:30 Marcia Hempel on the Goodrich Organ, Unitarian Universalist, 11 Orange Street.

12:00 Joe Hammer on the Hutchings-Votey Organ with Isaiah Williams, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 20 Fair Street.

9:30 – 11:30 AM

CULINARY

Kids Cooking Class with Chef Lauren D’Agostino

Presented by Nantucket Culinary Center Chef Lauren D’Agostino whips up healthy plant-based takes on desserts with takeaway cooking skills, recipes, and baked goods. For kids 9 and up. nantucketculinary.com Nantucket Culinary Center, Federal at Broad streets. Tickets $85, limited to 14 11 AM – 7 PM

VISUAL

Signature Event: Re-Imagining the Real—Shifting Our World View Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

Works of adventuresome art by 100 or more island artists including those not usually seen in local galleries. nantucketculturaldistrict.org Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission 11 AM – 2 PM

VISUAL

Candle Making at Nantucket Whaling Museum

Presented by Nantucket Historical Association Candle maker David Hitchcock teaches materials and techniques of traditional candle making as practiced historically on Nantucket. Admission with museum entry. nha.org 11 AM – 4 PM

CULINARY

Nantucket Cranberry Festival

Presented by Nantucket Conservation Foundation Annual celebration of Nantucket’s famous fall harvest. Family fun and games, entertainment, and food at Milestone Cranberry Bog. nantucketconservation.org 220 Milestone Road. Entry $20 per car

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4 PM

FILM

Nantucket Shorts Festival

Presented by Nantucket Shorts Festival and Nantucket Community Television Two hours of video films ranging from the serious to the hilarious, made by local amateur and professional filmmakers, with audience votes determining awards.

Last year’s entries at nantucketshortsfestival.org.

Tickets at nantucketdreamland.org.

Main Theater at Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water Street. Tickets $20 7:30 PM

THEATER

Kevin Flynn: Fear of Heights

Presented by White Heron Theatre Company Comedian Kevin Flynn looks at the role of family provider. whiteherontheatre.org White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. behind Whaling Museum. Tickets $35

Sunday, October 13 9 AM

VISUAL

Cobblestones and Cranberries

Presented by Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce Downtown shops and businesses offer special deals and more to welcome shoppers to downtown Nantucket. nantucketchamber.org 11 AM – 4 PM

Outdoor Art Exhibit

VISUAL

Presented by Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts NISDA presents an outdoor art exhibit featuring sculptor Matt Oates, painter Robert Head, and others. nisda.org NISDA Cottages, 71 Washinton Street.

Free admission 1 – 5 PM

VISUAL

Signature Event: Re-Imagining the Real—Shifting Our World View

Presented by Nantucket Arts Council Works of adventuresome art by 100 or more island artists including those not usually seen in local galleries. Last day. nantucket culturaldistrict.org Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main.

Free admission

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2 – 3 PM

The Giver

THEATER

Presented by Nantucket Dreamland Stage Company

7 – 8 PM

The Giver

THEATER

Presented by Nantucket Dreamland Stage Company

A moving stage adaptation of the 1993 dystopian young adult novel. Discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny. Continues through October 20. nantucketdreamland.org

A moving stage adaptation of the 1993 dystopian young adult novel. Discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny. Continues through October 20. nantucketdreamland.org

17 South Water Street. Tickets $10 - $15

17 South Water Street. Tickets $10 - $15

4 PM

6 – 7:30 PM

MUSIC

Signature Event: Petite Concert with Ann Colgrove, piano Presented by Nantucket Arts Council

30 minutes of classical piano by musician and teacher Ann Colgrove.

Nantucket United Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street at Main. Free admission 3 – 5 PM

VISUAL

Fiddle Tunes!

MUSIC

Presented by Nantucket Atheneum Graeme Durovich and Nigel Goss play Irishand Cape Breton-style music with traditional airs, jigs, and reels, plus original tunes by Goss. nantucketatheneum.org 1 India St at Federal. Free admission 7:30 PM

THEATER

Wet Paint Auction and Benefit Dinner

Kevin Flynn: Fear of Heights

Presented by Artists Association of Nantucket

Presented by White Heron Theatre Company

Throughout the week member artists of AAN create new works then display them at Nantucket Yacht Club on South Water Street starting at 3 PM. A live auction of the works follows starting at 5 PM, with a benefit dinner at 6:30 PM. artsnantucket.org

Comedian Kevin Flynn takes a humorous and touching look at the role of family provider through the stories of his father and grandfather, both construction workers. whiteherontheatre.org

Nantucket Yacht Club, South Water Street.

Free admission to auction only.

Visit the artsnantucket.org for dinner tickets.

White Heron Theatre, 5 North Water St. behind Whaling Museum. Tickets $35

Founded in 1973, Nantucket Arts Council is a non-profit organization that supports and encourages a collaborative community of the visual, performing, and literary arts through education, grants, scholarships, and events. Nantucket Arts Council recognizes and supports artists on Nantucket; stages signature annual events such as the Nantucket Arts Festival and Downtown Concerts; and provides grants and programming to ensure Nantucket’s children are afforded the opportunity to get up close and personal with performers and artists. Nantucket Arts Council encourages and collaborates with many organizations and individual to produce arts and cultural events on the island. For more on Nantucket Arts Council, visit nantucketartscouncil.org or call 508-325-8588.

Encompassing the island’s downtown core, Nantucket Cultural District embraces the heart of the island’s wealth of arts and culture. As designated by Massachusetts Cultural Council, cultural districts help local arts, humanities, and science organizations improve the quality and range of their public programs to benefit residents and visitors alike. Management of the local district is overseen by Nantucket Arts Council in partnership with the Town of Nantucket Department of Culture and Tourism, Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, and the island’s core district businesses and arts and cultural groups. For more information, see nantucketculturaldistrict.org.

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Nantucket Arts Festival 2019 Produced by Nantucket Arts Council Festival Center Nantucket United Methodist Church • Two Centre Street

Robert Frazier, Rookery III

Become a member and help us keep the arts alive and flourishing on Nantucket.

Visit our websites for details nantucketartscouncil.org • nantucketculturaldistrict.org