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Would you call me a turkey if I told you I was going swimming with some friends in the North Atlantic on Thanksgiving Day? Though turkeys we may be, we are turkeys with a cause. This year marks the 12th Annual Cold Turkey Plunge, which benefits the Nantucket Atheneum’s Weezie Library for Children. Each plunger collects donations from generous people who are too chicken to go in the water themselves, but would like to see said turkeys plunge. All in all, the Weezie Library benefits to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars ($88,719 last year!), depending upon the volume of turkeys and the level of the chickens’ generosity. On the day of the event, complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and pastries will be provided by Nantucket Island Resorts, The Downyflake, and Simply with Style Catering. Whether turkey or chicken, the Cold Turkey Plunge is a great way to give a holiday gift to our community. Read on to discover even more!

In keeping with birding season on Nantucket, supporters of science will love giving the gift of education through BarnACKle Bob the Barn Owl! Bob is the mascot for the Maria Mitchell Association’s (MMA) campaign for the future Nantucket Aquarium and Science Center (NASC). His leg has been “banded” with an MMA-NASC bracelet, so he’s ready to be a champion for the cause. Why a Barn Owl? One of MMA’s citizen science research projects is the implementation of Barn Owl boxes on properties all over Nantucket. Each spring, MMA scientists, property owners, and other interested parties visit the boxes and band the baby Barn Owls. This study provides important information about Barn Owl health, population growth and migration. Barn Owls like their Nantucket homes and Nantucket homeowners like their Barn Owls. If you can’t have a Barn Owl box on your property, the next best thing is to bring BarnACKle Bob home or send him to a

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 12 to 1 PM - Free Food for Thought Lecture Series Bring your brown bag lunch & join us for a lecture by Nantucket-based demographer Peter Morrison will discuss the worldwide phenomenon of aging populations & the implications. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 2:30 PM - Kids on Ice for Ages 4 to Grade 3 Free after school skating. Nantucket Ice, Backus Lane.

2:30 to 4:30 PM - Astronomy After School for Grades 3-5 Art & science collide in an afternoon of fun. $40 incl. materials. Nantucket Community School with Maria Mitchell Assn. Register at nantucketcommunityschool.com or 508-228-7285 x.1361 3 to 4 PM - Kids’ Yoga, Ages 4-7 With certified yoga teacher Ariel Marcoux. Children learn yoga poses and explore different breathing techniques. Atheneum, 1 India St. 5:30 PM - Breeze Bar & Cafe Dinner & A Movie Buy dinner at the Breeze in The Nantucket Hotel & get reduced price movie tickets ($9) for that evening at Starlight or Dreamland. 508-228-4730.

6 to 8 PM - Ladies Night Benefit for A Safe Place Kick off the holiday season with a fun night at the farm with dozens of local shopping opportunities. Refreshments, a Chinese auction & more! $5 suggested donation. 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 6 to 7 PM - Free Drop-in English Classes Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Chicago-style jazz band plays live at the Rose & Crown, 23 So Water St. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale Up to 50% off storewide at Johnstons Cashmere, 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com.

12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. 1 Backus Lane.

2:30 to 4:30 PM - Astronomy After School for Grades 6-8 Art & science collide in an afternoon of fun. $40 incl. materials. Nantucket Community School with Maria Mitchell Assn. Register at nantucketcommunityschool.com or 508-228-7285 x.1361 4 to 5 PM - Tour of Cisco Brewery Show up in the brewery bar for a behind the scenes tour of the operations of the brewery, distillery and winery. $20, includes samplings of products and a tasting glass. 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 6 PM - Free Friday Night Flick Enjoy a night off and leave the kids with us! Join Nantucket S.T.A.R. for a Friday night respite. Pizza, pjs, & a movie. Open to families of children with special needs & siblings. RSVP tinas@nantucketstar.com 6 to 7 PM - Free Pajamas & Pizza Story Time Pizza, pajamas & stories for families with kids 5 years & younger. 508-2287285 x1166 to register. Atheneum, 1 India Street.

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Giving Time, Getting Love

by Christine E. Smith “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around” — Leo Buscaglia I signed up for Mentoring Youth Nantucket (formerly Big Brothers/Big Sisters) at a Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours gathering. Two glasses of wine merry, and I thought, yes, I can be a Big Sister. I can surely have a little fun with a kid. A casual ballgame, a beach walk, a movie. Maybe wing night. Having been usurped for so long by the challenge of raising four children of my own, I was long overdue for some sort of volunteer endeavor. I grabbed the paperwork, shook the director’s hand, and off I went. The application sat for many months and many excuses, before I finally picked it up and summoned the courage to fill it out. What I did not bargain for was the joy, laughter, tears, and importance of this beautiful, unexpected journey. And that’s only my side of the story.

Day One: David, the director, called and said that after several months of waiting, we have a match. A little girl. Six years old. First grade. But you have to give it a year’s commitment. A YEAR? Of course, I would give her my life.

Well, wait a minute, maybe not. What if I don’t like her? What if she doesn’t like me? What if she is weird, what if she thinks I am weird? Then I could give her nothing. No matter what one may promise with their words, I know enough about relationships to say it is so. Especially for this little girl.

Equipped with only her grandmother’s name, I facebook stalked her. What I found was a tiny profile pic on her page, with her young uncle climbing a ladder with her. She was distant, but I could see her long brown hair and beautiful round eyes. She was wearing a little red Nantucket sweatshirt and a grin. A grin continued on page 20

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Final Feast of the Year

by Chef Jenn Farmer Some Chefs get depressed in the winter due to lack of garden fresh veggies and orchard fresh fruit. But for me it is like a time when the slate is wiped clean.

The seafood is still plentiful, as well as fresh cranberries, root vegetables and squash, and more. The brittle greying landscape gets tucked under a white blanket of snow, giving a tidy look to the landscape, and replenishing the soil and plants with necessary moisture. Though it is in the early stages, it is the signal of beginnings. I like the idea of starting fresh and new every year—I know it is not in any way that simple, but there is something refreshing about letting go of the old and being completely open to the new. There is something about the holidays leading into the New Year that rings of this fresh new start for me, even if it is just in a symbolic sense.

I began to think about what I would eat as my final meal this New Year. Then somehow my macabre mind began to consider the more literal last meal. I realized it was a very hard question to answer for me. I actually stopped what I was doing and began to look up famous last meals of death row inmates. I know this seems morbid and depressing, but actually it ended up having the opposite effect on me...but I digress. This distraction made me begin to think about things a little differently. I happened to mention this to another chef friend, and he then he complicated things yet further by asking who would cook it, and where? The where was interesting, but I was going on the premise that would not matter. I also thought that the “who” would be cooking it was a very interesting can of worms. But that was exactly what it was, another distraction, so I got back to the original question.

I began to ask other chef friends what they would eat. Many said “that’s hard. Let me get back to you.” I was actually expecting more chefs to be like Chef Todd Edwards from Black Eyed Susan’s who said “That would have to be my mother’s ham casserole, consisting of ham, egg noodles, peas, onions, butter, and cottage cheese…sounds weird, but it rocks!” Simple comfort or nostalgic food sounds great to me. Other chefs chose a mixture of comfort and the continued on page 28

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Winter Weather

by Dr. Sarah D. Oktay Managing Director UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station (see www.yesterdaysisland.com for expanded article & notations)

I am writing this on an unseasonably warm Sunday in November. According to Weather Underground, which is usually my go-to source for weather data, the maximum temperature was 57°F on Nantucket on Nov. 10. On November 7 this year it was over 70° on the island and hit 68° in Boston, missing the record high of 77° recorded in 1938 and much higher than the 54° average for that date in Boston.

Today (Nov. 10) the ocean temperature surrounding our island is 50 degrees.

Our comfortably warm fall days are a result of the ocean surrounding Nantucket that provides a buffering envelope of water that keeps us warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. The layer of insulating water provides about a ten degree difference in temperature for Nantucket versus mainland Massachusetts. The Wampanoag took advantage of the cool breezes that swept the island each summer, abandoning their encampments in the summer to come to the island and bask in temperatures that are on average about ten degrees cooler than the mainland. This cooling effect is due to the ocean and our distance from a large land mass. The Gulf Stream’s warm waters reach close enough to provide warm breezes and strange creatures, while the surrounding water prevents Nantucket from becoming too hot when the mainland bakes each summer.

When I check out Wikipedia to learn more about our climate I learned that: “According to the Köppen climate classification system, Nantucket features a climate that borders between a humid continental climate (Dfb) and an oceanic climate (Cfb), the latter a climate type rarely found on the east coast of North America.

Nantucket's climate is heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, which helps moderate temperatures in the town throughout the course of the year. As a result, the island's winter climate is warmer than that on the mainland of New England, and summers are cooler than on the mainland. Average temperatures during the town's coldest month (January) are just below 32 °F (0 °C), while average temperatures during the town's warmest months (July and August) hover around 69 °F (21 °C).

Nantucket receives on average 38 inches (970 mm) of precipitation annually, spread relatively evenly throughout the year. Similar to many other cities with an oceanic

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On winter Sundays, I like to sit on a bench on Main Street. The weather rarely drives me inside or keeps my front door locked. The ocean has her gifts; one of her minor ones blows over the island and sends you to the sweaters and the polar-fleece. It’s cold enough for coffee but not for mittens, and we all hold our cups from the drug store or from The Bean and watch the traffic.

In the shallows of winter, the traffic has names and histories. One small Ford station wagon arrives early for Mass, another Mini Cooper zips out before the benediction. We are our cars, for better and worse. A crushed front bumper says one thing, a Romney sticker on the back says another. One year, you drive a new Highlander, the next year you are back in your old Four Runner. Save us from the years when we are back on a bike, balancing grocery bags on the handlebars. We drive what we have, no matter what the vehicle seems to say. The news sits out there as plain as can be; the paper prints ten percent of what we know. We have no secrets. The only ones that hide are the ones that have been forgotten. They nod at you from the driver’s seat. We nod back.

Winter kills your ego first. It flays you in tongues, cuts you in paper, and leaves you freezing in the sand. Nobody diets without everyone looking at your shopping cart; nobody works out without everyone watching you run; nobody dates without everyone checking the two of you out. We have no fresh starts out here. But we have humor, and we have forgiveness, and we have mercy. All of us have been there, and those who haven’t, will be there soon.

More than anything else in the winter, we watch. We watch the parishioners come and go. We watch the weekenders stroll up the bricks in search of winter sales, newspapers, and Mimosas. In the still of January, Sunday afternoons bring hockey players and swim teams to the bricks. They left the boat wrapped up in blankets, sweatpants, and sleeping bags, lugging oversized bags. Then they walk up Main Street, past the closed jewelry stores and the open book stores, make the turn at Orange Street, and then walk up to the rink, sticks and skates in hand. They had come to a strange place. They see the cobblestones, the bricks, and the gray houses. It was so different, so still and silent and colorless. We watch them go and then come back later. They wander through town, poke through the Sunken Ship, and then wait for the boat back to the malls, stop lights, and turning lanes. In the last moments down by the Toy Boat, they look back at us.

On winter Sundays, we like to drive on the beach. Free of people, towels, and surfboards, the beach lies cold and open. We follow the tracks of those who came before us and drive above the tide line. We listen to the Patriots game as the waves roll in. Then we come to a gradual stop, and back into an unmarked parking slot out near Fat Ladies Beach at the base of a dune.

Somewhere, far out to sea, the Old Squaw are gathering in great flocks and the fair weather clouds are wandering in from the west. In the water, twenty-two little black seal heads are bobbing in the water. Somewhere beneath them the great ferris wheel of life claims fish after fish in the darkening tide. Above them, the seals float and watch us on the beach.

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west, streaked in the wandering clouds and set off in a purpled east. Then, in the methodical infinite, the sun disappears into the sea. The last of the light swirls after it, draining the dunes, the beach grass, the clouds and, last, the sky. In that eternal moment, we rest in the ancient glow of the Milky Way and witness the silent spin of the stars. Then we turn the engine back on, sweep the headlights over the still rolling ocean and the still bobbing seals, before heading back to Stop and Shop, Faregrounds, and Sunday Night Football.

On winter Sundays, we gather at Tuppancy Links. Gus, Lacey, Rosie, Flo, Stanley, and The Governor. The Governor is a massive cross between a mastiff and a boxer; he comes racing over the schools of beach grass and skids to a halt amid the other dogs. The sniffing leads to some poking and then the racing begins. No man and no treat can stop a running rodeo of pugs, basset hounds, boxers, labs, and one half whippet mutt who races just out of reach of all of them. They hear no command, will respond to no whistle, and won’t avoid any obstacle. In an hour, they will sit before the pellet stove, underneath a roof, hidden in a lee from the wind and the gale, but for now, they only know the pack, the grass, and the scent of the deer.

We stand watching. More specifically, we stand a little close together with our eyes open and our knees flexed. Stories are told of someone who wasn’t paying attention, someone who wasn’t ready and who got knocked off their pins and into the emergency room. We stand like parents at hockey practice; we fear for their freedom. In a moment, we expect, it will end in tragedy and high pitched yelps. We know they find joy in the pack, racing beyond us. They are our loves and intendeds. We feed them, pet them, walk them, train them and, in the end, mourn for them. But they are not ours. Out in the pack, they leave us behind. We hope they will return in the end, if only for the cut up Fenway Frank we have in a pocket. There is nothing we can do but hope.

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As they run over the waves of grass and wind, we know how lucky we are. Time has cast us up on the beach right now, with these people, under this sky, beside this sea. Others cannot see this. Others cannot receive this Providence. Others cannot know.

In winter, we live small and cold. We live under a racing sky, by the side of a roaring ocean, swept in the tides of time. Then we go to the Brotherhood, sit by a fire, settle into a room full of familiar faces. We count ourselves lucky amid the beer, the curly fries, and the darkness.

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7 to 9 PM - Free Film: “Within Reach” with Filmmaker Q&A Filmmakers set out from the S.F. Bay Area on bicycles in search of a sustainable life. Creighton wil offer Q&A after the film. Atheneum, 1 India St. 9 to 10 PM - $9 for 9 at The SeaGrille Bar menu items are just $9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 45 Sparks Ave. 10 PM to 1 AM - Urban Beatbox with Good Lyfe Entertainment A blend of new and familiar music at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

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12 to 1:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

4 PM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

4 to 5 PM - Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Cisco Brewery Tour of the operations of the brewery, distillery and winery. $20, includes samplings of products and a tasting glass. 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Local bluegrass band at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 6 to 8 PM - Saturday Evening Kids’ Club at Breeze Bar & Cafe Come to dinner; after the kids have eaten, they can join activities at a free supervised Kid’s Club while you sip a cocktail or linger over dinner. Age 3

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9 to 10 PM - $9 for 9 at The SeaGrille Bar menu items are just $9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 45 Sparks Ave. 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 DJ Night with DJ Bri Guy at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

11 AM to 4 PM - Free Diversity Festival at the Whaling Museum Special program for non-native English speakers. Tours in multiple languages, historic arts, crafts, & refreshments. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 11 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch with Live Music A la Carte Brunch with entertainment by pianist Matt Hutchinson noon to 3 p.m. Sit by the cozy fire pits on our all-season deck! Breeze Bar & Cafe, The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

12 PM - Football Sunday at Rose & Crown Join us for NFL football on our big screens! At 23 South Water St. 12 to 1:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

1 to 3:30 PM - Sketching Class for Ages 12+ Tour exhibits then sketch with David Lazarus at the Whaling Museum. $25.

Presented by the Artists Assn and the NHA in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Advance registration required: www.nantucketarts.org.

4 to 5 PM - Women’s Chorus of Nantucket Fall Concert “Feel the Chill Comin,” featuring Popular, Folk & World Music covers.

Suggested donation at the door. St. Paul’s Church, Fair St.

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6:30 PM - Poker Night At the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM to 6 PM - Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com.

10:15 to 11 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-6 Limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class with Kris Feeney $10. Free for teens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6 to 7:30 PM - Winter Wine 101 Learn how to identify various flavors in wine, how to find faults, how to differentiate between different winemaking methods and how origin can affect flavor. Wine Educator and Sommelier Rebecca Chapa teaches. $30. Nantucket Vineyard/Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. Reservations: 415-548-0374

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 8:15 AM - Parent & Tot Skating A positive first skating experience for a small child and their favorite skating companion. Pre-register at Nantucket Ice. 228-2516. 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

11 AM to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

2:30 to 4:30 PM - Astronomy After School for Grades 4-6 Kids will assemble robot vehicles & use them to explore a Martian-like surface and have a fun robot competition. $25 incl. materials. Nantucket Community School with Maria Mitchell Assn. Register at nantucketcommuni-

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Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Workshop We’ll make squares to send to the Knit-a Square project for AIDS orphans of Africa. Beginners welcome. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 9 PM - Free Feature Film: “The World’s End” “The World’ End” is a genre bending comedy/science fiction thriller. 2013.

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7 to 9 PM - Mini-Painting Ornaments - Artists Assoc. Workshop Enjoy a fun night out with your girlfriends while creating mini-painting ornaments. Bring a beverage or food item to share with the group. $50 fee incl. supplies. One Gardner Perry Lane. Register at www.nantucketarts.org

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 10 to 10:30 AM - Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories, songs & play. Program limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10:45 to 11:15 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 mos Limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets 10am at the Children’s Desk.

Atheneum, 1 India St. 12 to 1 PM - Free Food for Thought Lecture Series Bring your brown bag lunch and join us for as Peter Swenson, Executive Director of Family and Children’s Services, discusses the topic of mental health on Nantucket. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 2:30 PM - Kids on Ice at Nantucket Ice Free after school skating for age 4 to grade 3. Backus Lane.

3 to 4 PM - Free Kids’ Yoga, Ages 4-7 Dynamic environment with certified yoga teacher Ariel Marcoux. Children learn yoga poses and explore breathing techniques. Atheneum, 1 India St. continued on page 12

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Thursday, December 5th NCMC String Ensemble and Pianists with the Walden String Players 7 p.m. – The Dreamland Studio Theater

Saturday, December 7th NCMC Faculty, Students & Community Members 2 p.m. – Holiday Music at the Coffin School

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Events & Activities from page 11

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21

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5:30 PM - Breeze Bar & Cafe Dinner & A Movie Buy dinner at the Breeze in The Nantucket Hotel & get reduced price movie tickets ($9) for that evening at Starlight or Dreamland. 508-228-4730.

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Chicago-style jazz band live at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. 9 to 10 PM - $9 for 9 at The SeaGrille Bar menu items are just $9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 45 Sparks Ave. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

4 to 5 PM - Tour of Cisco Brewery A behind the scenes tour of the operations of the brewery, distillery and winery. $20, includes samples of products & a tasting glass. 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

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6 to 9 PM - Live Entertainment at Breeze Bar & Cafe Our cozy fire pits on our all-season deck are waiting for you at 77 Easton St. Join us for live piano music by Matt Hutchinson. Relax, sip your favorite cocktail or dine. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

7 to 9 PM - Staged Reading: “Black Tie” A man welcomes back that ghost many of us have to banish from our minds as we grow older, the voice of a parent (or grandparent) that becomes an internal barometer of the propriety of our behavior. Presented by Theatre Workshop Nantucket in the Atheneum, 1 India St. 9 to 10 PM - $9 for 9 at The SeaGrille Bar menu items are just $9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 45 Sparks Ave. 10 PM to 1 AM - Urban Beatbox with Good Lyfe Entertainment Blend of new & familiar music at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10 AM to 12 PM - Open House at 5 Folger Lane Magestic home on the Cliff in Nantucket up for auction: Three floors, 5000+ sq ft. detached guest quarters. See the house before public auction Sat., Dec. 7.

11 to 11:45 AM - Ravenous Reptiles It’s cold outside, but snakes & turtles in the Science Museum are warm & happy. And hungry! Bring the family to see them eat & learn how they survive in the wild. Pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org 11 AM to 3 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Enter to win a basket filled with holiday gifts from the craftspeople, artists, and shops on Old South Wharf. Free tickets in the shops of Old South Wharf.

No purchase necessary. Drawing 4 pm on Dec. 7. continued on page 16

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Winter Weather

from page 7 climate, Nantucket features a large number of cloudy or overcast days, particularly outside the summer months.” Our snowfall is also much less than the mainland, which was very evident last winter with four feet plus on the mainland and less than a foot here.

One of the reasons for this differential heating between water and land is that water is a transparent medium and land is opaque. Water allows light to penetrate to depth, leaving the surface layers cooler than they would be if the surface was opaque. A cooler water surface results in cooler air temperatures above it. When solar radiation strikes land, the energy is absorbed in a thin layer that heats relatively rapidly. Likewise, it readily gives up its heat to the atmosphere. In the center of the continents the largest temperature swings occur. The ocean is our planet’s largest heat sink. By absorbing, storing and then slowly releasing large quantities of heat, the ocean buffers the climate of the nearby land and, over time, the entire planet. The very slow heat release of the ocean allows it to transport this heat all over the world. The heat carried by the Gulf Stream water travels over to Europe and keeps England and the Mediterranean parts of Europe much warmer than they would typically be at that latitude. This heat balance and the effect that climate change and warming sea temperatures are having means that more heat is being transported, and that the ocean’s metabolism effectively is speeding up. One of the biggest concerns is that hurricanes and storms will have more energy to draw from.

Of course, the fact that we are sitting out in the middle of the Nantucket Sound with the Atlantic Ocean battering us on the east and the south shores also contributes to our high winds. Winds have plenty of time to build up steam with no mountains or hills or topography to slow them down.

Our much cooler spring temperatures and delayed start for the growing season can also be attributed to the waters surrounding the island. It takes a long time for water temperatures to change. And the water surrounding the island typically does not reach sixty degrees until the last few days of June. But climate change could even accelerate our spring warm-up and has already affected our winter temperatures.

According to the New England Climate Coalition, these are some of the impacts of climate change in Massachusetts: Over the last century, the average temperature in Amherst, has increased 2°F ~ Precipitation has increased by up to 20% in many parts of the state ~ By 2100, temperatures could increase by about 4°F in winter and continued on page 15

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Have Yourself A Very Merry “Maggie” Christmas!

A special show and sale of beloved Maggie Meredith's originals: small watercolors to full-sized paintings, her hand-hooked rugs and needlepoint pillows, hand painted boxes, poems, books, and some of her painting props.

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Local Giving from page 3

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Give in honor of enriching our community with the wonders of science.

Those interested in both history and home décor will find a wonderful unification of these two fields at the Nantucket Historical Association’s (NHA) annual Festival of Wreaths. Eighty creatively crafted wreaths will be displayed in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger Gallery for several days, beginning with the November 26 Preview Party. Visitors may bid on their favorite wreaths in a silent auction that will conclude on December 1, allowing auction winners to take their wreaths home in time for the December holidays. All proceeds benefit the NHA. Entrance to the Festival of Wreaths is free, and raffle tickets sold at the event are also available at nha.org. Give in honor of our island’s history, and in honor of the joy that beautiful art brings to all of us.

We all love someone who is not able to get around as well as they once could. Darcy Creech, owner of Peter Beaton Hat Studio, decided to do something for them. Last year, she founded Nantucket Wheelers, a nonprofit that brings Nantucket’s elderly residents outdoors and into nature by way of special bikes that allow people to sit in wheelchairs as they enjoy bike rides.

Community members jumped on board with Creech, who raised $35,000 in 35 days in order to purchase the bikes. For more information on the program, visit nantucketwheelers.org. Give in honor of your loved one with limited mobility.

All the eco-friendly flower children out there are in luck this season, too.

Sustainable Nantucket has set up several levels of giving to Nantucket’s local Farm To School program. From seeds to raised garden beds, you can give a gift in your family or friend’s name. To order your gift, just visit sustainablenantucket.org, call 508-228-3399, or email chelsea@sustainablenantucket.org. Give in honor of this little slice of earth, and of educating Nantucket’s next generation of food growers.

On Friday, December 6, art lovers will unite under one roof: Quidley & Company at 26 Main Street. From 5-7 p.m., everyone is invited to drop by and enjoy refreshments and original art. Artists have contributed their 8 x 10 works, each of which will be sold for only $125. This annual event is called the Mystery Art Show because the works are displayed anonymously , with the artists name revealed only after purchase. The best part is that 100% of the proceeds go to the Marla Ceely Lamb Fund, a special fund that helps defray the costs of transportation and lodging for Nantucket residents who must travel off-island for cancer treatment. Give in honor of your friend or loved one who has dealt with cancer.

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Winter Weather

from page 13 spring and about 5°F in summer and fall ~ Precipitation by 2100 is estimated to increase by about 10% in spring and summer, 15% in fall, and 20 to 60% in winter ~ The amount of precipitation on extremely wet or snowy days in winter is likely to increase while the frequency of extremely hot days in summer would also increase.

According to a report from the Northeast Climate Impacts Assessment (NECIA) team, since 1970, the Northeast has been warming at a rate of nearly .5 degrees F per decade, with winter temperatures rising faster, at a rate of 1.3 degrees F per decade from 1970 to 2000, all changes consistent with those expected to be caused by global warming.”

Weather station and offshore data buoys will help record these changes and allow scientist to update their models and track trends. The Nantucket Field Station will be getting a new weather station for Christmas, and we will go back online with our historical and current data.

Since this is the last issue of Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket for 2013, I just had to include a very different story in this weather article to let everyone know that I think the Tuckernuck headless millipede mystery may be solved! You may have read in my August article on Tuckernuck this year (find it at http://yesterdaysisland.com/magical-island-tuckernuck/). I was stumped, as many people have been, about the mystery of the headless centipedes. I had no idea what was causing these weird corpses around the island. Well, fortunately when we hold a biodiversity conference, dozens of scientists, including entomologists (people who study bugs), come to the island. When I mentioned this mystery, my friend and fellow geek Dr. Paul Goldstein immediately knew the culprit. Glowworms—seriously, killer ninja glowworms! You may recall that these millipedes have one heck of a defense system, poison called benzoquinones is held in glands along each leg segment. When threatened they release this poison into the unfortunate and dumb creature that attacks it. But the larva of the phengodid beetle, Phengodes laticollis, has been shown to feed on a similar millipede to the Tuckernuck species, in this case the Floridobolus penneri, or Florida scrub millipede without risking exposure to the repellent benzoquinones ordinarily ejected by the millipede from its defensive glands when attacked. This glowworm larvae latches onto the hapless millipede; quickly injects gastric (stomach) fluid into it and paralyzes it immediately (ninja stomach juice) then leisurely sucks out the innards leaving only a carcass with intact glands full of the benzoquinones toxins. One species of Glowworm from California continued on page 54

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12 to 1:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3 to 5 PM - Drink Local This Holiday Season! Épernay Wine & Spirits is bringing a Sampler of Cisco Brewery’s Limited Production Seasonal Beers into town for you to taste. 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 4 to 5 PM - Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Cisco Brewery Tour of the operations of the brewery, distillery and winery. $20, includes samplings of products and a tasting glass. 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 PM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Local bluegrass band at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

6 to 8 PM - Saturday Evening Kids’ Club at Breeze Bar & Cafe Bring the family to dinner; after the kids have eaten, they can join activities at a free supervised Kid’s Club while you sip a cocktail or linger over dinner.

Age 3 (toilet trained)-preteen. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

9 to 10 PM - $9 for 9 at The SeaGrille Bar menu items are just $9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 45 Sparks Ave. 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 DJ Night with DJ Bri Guy at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

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9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm continued on page 17

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10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

11 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch with Live Music Enjoy a delicious a la Carte Brunch with music by pianist Matt Hutchinson noon-3 pm. Sit by cozy fire pits on our all-season deck! Breeze Bar & Cafe, The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Reservations:508-228-4730.

12 to 1:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

1 to 3:30 PM - Sketching Class for Ages 12+ Tour exhibits then sketch with David Lazarus at the Whaling Museum. $25 pp. Presented by the Artists Assn and the NHA in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Advance registration required: www.nantucketarts.org.

3 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

8:30 PM - Football Sunday at the Rose & Crown NFL on the big screens! Pats play Broncos at 8:30. 23 South Water St.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

2:30 PM - Kids on Ice for Grades 1-12 Free after school skating. Nantucket Ice, Backus Lane.

2:30 to 4:30 PM - Astronomy After School for Grades 7-10 Kids assemble robot vehicles & use them to explore a Martian-like surface & have a fun robot competition. $25 incl. materials. Nantucket Community School with Maria Mitchell Assn. Register at 508-228-7285 x.1361 6:30 PM - Poker Night At the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Nov 14, 2013 - New Year’s

10:15 to 11 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-6 Limited to first 20 attendees. Atheneum, 1 India St. 1:30 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

5 to 7 PM - Festival of Wreaths Preview Party Celebrate the season at this party in the NHA’s Peter Foulger Gallery, 15 Broad St. This preview party starts the silent auction bidding that continues through the weekend. Bidding closes at 2 pm on December 1.

6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class with Kris Feeney $10. Free for teens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6 to 7:30 PM - Wine Class: Winemaking Discover some of the methods that the winemaker has from fermentation to aging to help them and how those taste in the finished product. Blend a sangria & compare it to ours! Take home your a bottle of your holiday sangria.

Reservations: wineguy@ciscobrewers.com or 415-548-0374. Taught by Certified Wine Educator and Sommelier Rebecca Chapa at Nantucket Vineyard, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 - HAPPY HANUKKAH! 10 AM to 5 PM - Festival of Wreaths A display of decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger Gallery, 13 Broad St. Bid on the wreath you’d like to take home.

10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

12 to 2 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Local bluegrass band at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 9:45 to 10:30 AM - Annual Cold Turkey Plunge Fundraiser for the Weezie Children’s Library. Hundreds will take a dip in the harbor promptly at 10 am. Prizes for best costume, most money raised & largest group participation. Children’s Beach.

10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

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Thai Cuisine & Snack Bar located inside Nantucket Ice 1 Backus Lane Nantucket, MA 02554

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12 to 8 PM - Thanksgiving Feast at Brant Point Grill Adults: $75, Children 6-12: $25, Children 4-5: $10, 3 and under: free.

Reservations required: 508-325-1320. BPG, 50 Easton St. 1:30 & 4 PM - Thanksgiving Dinner at Fifty-Six Union Traditional Turkey Fare and other options including Nantucket Bay Scallops.

Two seatings: 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 3 to 7 PM - Thanksgiving Day Feast at The Nantucket Hotel The Nantucket Hotel & Resort serves a lavish traditional Thanksgiving Day feast with all the fixings in the Grand Ballroom. $59 per adult; $29 ages 3-12; under 3 free. 77 Easton St. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

9 AM to 5 PM - Tour of Lights Nominate your favorite house illuminated for the holidays. Maps of participating homes & ballots at Nantucket Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 5 PM - Festival of Wreaths Visit the wreath display and see more than 80 beautifully decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger Gallery, 13 Broad St. You can bid on the wreath you’d like to take home.

10 AM to 2 PM - Family Scavenger Hunt Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Adults $6; Ages 5-17 $4. 158 Polpis Rd. 10 AM to 6 PM - Farmers & Artisans Marketplace Show Featuring work by local artists and food producers. Products must be made or grown on Nantucket! Preservation Institute, upstairs at 11 Centre St. Organized by Sustainable Nantucket 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10 AM to 7 PM - Family Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies for the holiday in the Nantucket Cookie Company at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

10 AM to 7 PM - Thanksgiving Special Lobster Newburg, Clam Chowder, Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallop Roll & more

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at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

11 AM to 4 PM - Holiday Sale at Made on Nantucket Featuring prints by Jack Brown & Marilyn Chamberlain and other surprises!

Enter the drawing. Made on Nantucket, 9 & 18 Old South Wharf.

12:30 to 2:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

2 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

2 to 3 PM - Book Signing with Nancy Thayer Novelist Nancy Thayer will be present to sign copies of her new book, “A Nantucket Christmas.” Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 3 to 4 PM - Book Signing with Gary McBournie Gary McBournie will sign copies of his book, “Living Color: A Designer Works Magic with Traditional Interiors” Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 4 to 5 PM - Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Cisco Brewery Tour the operations of the brewery, distillery and winery. $20, includes samplings of products and a tasting glass. 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 to 7 PM - Holiday Small Works Exhibition Opening Enjoy holiday cheer & the artwork featured in AAN’s Holiday Small Works Show at the Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington St. 5 PM - Annual Tree Lighting and Community Caroling More than 150 Christmas trees will be illuminated by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce and its volunteers, followed by traditional community caroling.

Join us at the top of Main Street.

5 to 8 PM - Thanksgiving Celebration Help us give thanks for a wonderful first season, come celebrate with us at the Susan Lister Locke Gallery at 28A Easy Street.

5:30 PM - Breeze Bar & Cafe Dinner & A Movie Buy dinner at the Breeze in The Nantucket Hotel & get reduced price movie tickets ($9) for that evening at the Starlight or Dreamland. 508-228-4730.

6 to 9 PM - Live Entertainment at Breeze Bar & Cafe Our cozy fire pits on our all-season deck are waiting for you at 77 Easton St. Relax, sip your favorite cocktail, or dine. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

6 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

6 to 7:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

6 to 9 PM - Holiday Group Art Show: Opening Reception Show continues through Christmas. Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India St.

The SeaGrille Fresh, local, sustainable seafood

$9 BAR MENU 9-10PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights Bar opens at 5pm Lunch Monday-Saturday 11:30am-2pm Dinner Monday-Saturday 5:30-9pm 45 Sparks Avenue • 508-325-5700 www.theseagrille.com follow us on Twitter @TheSeagrille

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7 to 8 PM - Live Concert: Hungrytown Hungrytown is the musical and married duo of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. 9 to 10 PM - $9 for 9 at The SeaGrille Bar menu items are just $9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 45 Sparks Ave.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 8:20 AM - Radiant Nantucket Non-Stop Exercise Walk Gather at the park at Main & Fair sts for the 8:30am departure of this 2-mi, 45-min walk with historic commentary past beautiful Main St. mansions, out to the windmill, and back into town. $10. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 to 11 AM - Wreath Class - Decorate & Take Home a Wreath Fee: $55. The Hayloft at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 3 PM - Family Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies for the holiday in the Nantucket Cookie Company at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

10 AM to 5 PM - Festival of Wreaths Visit the wreath display and see more than 80 beautifully decorated wreaths in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger Gallery, 13 Broad St. You can bid on the wreath you’d like to take home.

10 AM to 5 PM - Artisans Market Thanksgiving Show More than 30 Nantucket artisans with handmade arts, crafts & food gifts, Preservation Hall, 11 Centre Street. Free entrance. Info: www.SustainableNantucket.org 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10 AM to 6 PM - Free Tote with Purchase Buy $40 of books or gifts at Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad St. or Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main St. and get a free tote.

Photography by William Dickson only at Made on Nantucket 2013 Stroll Ornament

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Holiday Sale starting Thanksgiving Weekend!

Open on weekends through the Holidays, with extended hours for Stroll Weekend: 12/5 10am-5pm 12/6 & 12/7 10am-8pm 12/8 10am-6pm Featuring the full collection of Donn Russell’s Silk Screens

Open in 2 locations: 9 & 18 Old South Wharf

Vintage Bakelite Bangles

For the holidays, complete the Rainbow Collection for yourself or a friend.

Available from our local booksellers and online in print and Kindle versions.

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Giving Time, Getting Love from page 5

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that would one day connect with mine, linking our similar spirits in an age-defying feat. I was taken aback by her beauty. Some of it only imagined at the time.

Or maybe not so, because it shone through the screen. She was definitely beautiful.

One week later, I met the girl named Mariella for the first time. I couldn’t wait. She showed me her dolls, four huge shelves of them, the two nice American Girl ones too expensive to play with (self imposed rules, I am sure), her three Doras (one of them too hard to sleep with), and the one stuffed way in the back of her toy pyramid, shorn hair and crayoned face. This one, she was the proudest of, presenting her with an ear-to-ear smile. She also showed me all of the pictures on the hallway wall leading up to her room. The mom that was unable to raise her, the younger half-sister who lives with her other grandmother now, none of her dad, and her beloved grandparents whom she happily lives with now. I smiled, I hugged her, I admired her crayoned doll most of all, agreed that I, too, did not like hard Doras and left. That night was life-changing, for both of us.

I cried for almost an hour in my car afterwards at the thought of the hardships this small child has had to face so early on in life. THIS child. A real person. I not only loved her already, I even loved her crayoned doll. They say that behind every cloud, there is a silver lining. I hoped this would be true for this little girl.

I continued to see her. Probably a lot more than I should have, according to the program suggestion of twice a month. My goal was to build her trust in me, one visit at a time. Although I can be late or annoyingly distracted for different appointments, I was always to the dot on time for this special creature. She was depending on me.

She says a lot of funny things. Whenever I leave her, she wants to know how many “sleeps” until she can see me again. I have since bought her a calendar so we can mark it off. One time I suggested we take my yellow lab down to Tuppancy, the local dog park, and she said her legs were tired, could we possibly drive on? I called her the night before Thanksgiving and asked if we could go to the playground. She replied with a degree of astonishment and said, in a small squeaky voice, “You would pick me up on a holiday?” Of course I would

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sweetheart, I replied. Whatever foods she dislikes, she says she is “allergic” to.

She is a fierce mom to her dolls. She does not eat meat (although she really does) because she is a “veterinarian,” and the Easter Bunny knows her likes because he speaks with Santa Claus. She cries in haunted houses. The world according to Mariella. What I was not prepared for is that it became my world too.

Being a Big Sister also has its fair share of parenting moments. When you walk into a store, you have to make it perfectly clear what you are there for, and that does not include toys or candy. Or you will see the best acting job on the planet, as she drops to her knees, puts her hands in prayer mode and groans “puhleeeeeeeeeze?” as if it were her dying wish. When she orders a “large,” she really means a “small.” She always takes her coat off, even in the chill of winter. And in the summer, it’s hard to get more clothes on her than a bathing suit.

She loves adventure and boots, but hates having her hair combed. She leaves her mittens everywhere, and she sings on the swings and in the shower. When she sees friends on the street she hugs them. Although she never sits still, her mouth drops open when she watches SpongeBob. She counts the stairs as she walks up, is in love with a boy named Alfred, and got gum on the backseat of my car. Occasionally we have quiet moments too. Her eyes like dark pools of gratitude and truth, not afraid to stare through mine, straight to the heart. And then some. Mariella Magic.

Sometimes, she can cut to the quick of your soul. Like the time I threw her a seventh birthday party for her and her classmates. She patted me on the arm and said, “I am a beautiful girl. You are a beautiful lady. Will you be mine forever?”

Our time together is busy and wonderful. We have seen Santa, had manicures, been to movies and plays and met actors backstage, made cookies, danced to Lady Gaga, gone shopping and to church, gone horseback riding, traveled to Cape Cod for an overnight, eaten monster pancakes, gone Wii bowling, played Go Fish, held dinner parties at my house, played hide-and-go-seek (not my fav, but guess who loves it!), and even done a modeling stint aboard a yacht!

(Told you she was beautiful). I taught her how to make coffee; she taught me how to make bracelets out of rubber bands. I shamelessly have asked friends for experiences they could offer; their response has been overwhelming. I found myself reaching out and advocating in a way that I would never have even done for my own children.

A year has passed since we first met. Happy Anniversary to us. We celebrated by baking a red cake with purple frosting (she is “allergic” to any other confection), blowing out candles and making wishes for the future. Our future.

This is what being a Big Sister or Brother to a child in need can offer. A chance for a kid who has faced adversity to learn, grow and experience a difference in life, consistently, one day at a time. I cannot wait for tomorrow with this girl, my “little sister,” Mariella. Thank you, sweetheart.

Nantucket Youth Mentors matches children with caring, responsible adults with similar interests. Research shows that a child who participates for one year or more in a supportive one-to-one friendship is less likely to use drugs or alcohol, engage in violent behavior, and more likely to form positive relationships, graduate high school and attend college.

You can make a significant difference to the life of a Nantucket child by becoming involved. Just a few hours a month is all that it takes to offer a long-lasting contribution for a child. If you have an interest, please contact David Zieff, Executive Director at 508-325-6423 or dzieff@mentoringyouthnantucket.org

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Stroll Weekend Dining Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 6–8 Friday & Saturday, 5:30–10pm | 4-course holiday stroll dinner featuring a mouth-watering selection of Chef Fred’s favorite winter dishes, all for $85.

Sunday, 10am–3pm | Brunch, Best on Nantucket - reserve now!

Sunday, 5:30–10pm | Half price à la carte dinner.

Friday–Sunday, 8–10:30pm | Bob Lehman Trio in the Bar. Reservations suggested.

at White Elephant 508.325.1320 • brantpointgrill.com • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Raw Bar • Bar Menu

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Events & Activities

Far from the usual...

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ANTIQUES DEPOT 508-228-1287 nantucketantiquesdepot.com

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Dinner: Wed-Sun 5:30-9pm Lunch: Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm Breakfast: Sun 8am-1pm

You can own 2 weeks in historic downtown Nantucket!

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10 AM to 7 PM - Holiday Cheer Join the artists at Sosebee Studio & Gallery for some holiday cheer. 8 Washington Street, 1 block from Main Street.

10 AM to 7 PM - Thanksgiving Special Lobster Newburg, Clam Chowder, Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallop Roll & more at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

11 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing With Nat Philbrick Author & National Book Award winner Nathaniel Philbrick will sign copies of his latest work, ”Bunker Hill.” Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 11 AM to 4 PM - Holiday Sale at Made on Nantucket Featuring prints by Jack Brown & Marilyn Chamberlain and other surprises!

Enter the drawing. Made on Nantucket, 9 & 18 Old South Wharf.

11 AM to 3 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Enter to win a basket filled with holiday gifts. Free tickets in the shops of Old South Wharf. Drawing at 4 pm on Stroll Saturday.

12:30 to 2:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

1 to 2 PM - Book Signing with Author Melissa MacVicar MacVicar will sign copies of her young adult novel, the ghostly mystery “Ever Near.” Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 1 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

1:50 PM - Nantucket and The Civil War Gather at Federal & India Sts (outside the Atheneum fence) for the 2pm start of this 2/3-mi., 90-min walking tour that features Nantucket’s dynamic role in the American Civil War from 1716 -1865. Adults: $15; 65+ & teens: $10. Ages 7-12: $5. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

4 to 5 PM - Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Cisco Brewery Tour of the operations of the brewery, distillery and winery. $20, includes samplings of products and a tasting glass. 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 PM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Local bluegrass band at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4:50 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk Voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” 3 years in a row. Stroll down darkened streets to the town’s 5 most haunted locations on this 1-mi., 80-min. walk. Meet at Federal & India Sts (by Atheneum fence) for 5pm departure. $15. 65+ & teens: $10. 7-12: $5. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

5 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

6 to 7:20 PM - Disco Skate Party at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. 1 Backus Lane.

6 to 8 PM - Saturday Evening Kids’ Club at Breeze Bar & Cafe Bring the family to dinner; after the kids have eaten, they can join activities at a free supervised Kid’s Club while you sip a cocktail or linger over dinner.

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Age 3 (toilet trained)-preteen. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

9 to 10 PM - $9 for 9 at The SeaGrille Bar menu items are just $9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 45 Sparks Ave. 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 DJ Night with DJ Bri Guy at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 2 PM - Festival of Wreaths Visit the wreath display, see the 80 decorated wreaths, & place your final bids in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger Gallery, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10 AM to 3 PM - Family Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies for the holiday in the Nantucket Cookie Company at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

11 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch with Live Music Brunch with music by pianist Matt Hutchinson 12-3 p.m. Breeze Bar & Cafe, at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

12 to 2 PM - Open House at 5 Folger Lane Magestic home on the Cliff in Nantucket up for auction: Three floors, 5000+ sq ft. detached guest quarters. Public auction on Sat., Dec. 7.

12:30 to 2:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

1 PM - Metropolitan Opera performance of “The Nose” Shown in the Dreamland Main Theater, 17 S. Water St. HD Live. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office.

3 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

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4:25 PM - Football Sunday on Big Screens at The Rose & Crown Join us for NFL football. Pats play Texans away at 4:25. 23 South Water St.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

2:30 PM - Kids on Ice at Nantucket Ice Free after school skating on Mondays for grades 1-12. 1 Backus Lane.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum Writer’s Group: The Moving Pen A gathering of writers where we work together. Free. Come ready to write with paper & pen. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:30 PM - Poker Night At the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10:15 to 11 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-6 Limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class with Kris Feeney $10. Free for teens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6 to 7:30 PM - Wine Class: Taste The Place Learn how soil, climate, viticulture & even man, can highlight or detract from terroir, learn sommelier secrets & how to blind taste. $30. Reservations: wineguy@ciscobrewers.com or 415-548-0374. Taught by Wine Educator & Sommelier Rebecca Chapa at Nantucket Vineyard, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 8:15 AM - Parent & Tot Skating at Nantucket Ice A positive first skating experience for a small child and their favorite skating companion. Fun and games. Pre-register: 228-2516. 1 Backus Lane. continued on page 24

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Events & Activities WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4

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10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

11 AM to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

2:30 to 4:30 PM - Astronomy After School for Grades 4-6 Kids discover the wonders of space exploration by building & launching their own model rockets. $40 incl. materials. Nantucket Community School with Maria Mitchell Assn. Register at 508-228-7285 x.1361 4 to 7 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 100 creches from around the world displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation of $6 benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 4:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Local bluegrass band at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Workshop Bring your own project & we’ll help each other. Beginners welcome.

Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8:30 PM - Free Lecture: “A Third Cable for Nantucket?”

National Grid’s expert in distribution planning, will address myths & realities concerning Nantucket’s energy load growth. Atheneum, 1 India St.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 10 AM to 10:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories, songs and play; limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Made on Nantucket Featuring prints by Jack Brown & Marilyn Chamberlain and other surprises!

Enter the drawing. Made on Nantucket, 9 & 18 Old South Wharf.

10:45 to 11:15 AM - Free Storytime for Ages 18-36 mos.

Limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Atheneum, 1 India St. YOUR COMPLETE RETAIL FISH & LOBSTER MARKET

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Nantucket Clam Chowder . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.25 $4.25 Lobster Bisque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.25 $5.25 Fried Clams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market Price Fried Clam Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.35 $19.95 Fried Bay Scallops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.75 $21.75 Fried Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.25 $17.75 Fried Calamari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.75 $14.00 Stuffed Quahogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 for $4.50 Crab Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 for $4.95 Fish Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 for $3.75 Clams Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 for $10.50 Bag of Steamers or of Littleneck Clams .3/4# $8.00 Bag of Mussels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4# $5.50 Shrimp Cocktail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.25 $17.75 *Little Neck Clams on the 1/2 Shell . . . .6 for $8.40 *Oysters on the 1/2 Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 for $12.60

Sandwiches served with chips & coleslaw Lobster Salad Roll (1/3# “never frozen”) . . . . . . . . .$17.25 Clam Strip Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.75 Clam Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market Price Bay Scallop Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.00 Fried Cod or Sole Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.75

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Nov 14, 2013 - New Year’s

12 PM - Stroll Lunch at Breeze Bar & Cafe Two-course prix fixe Stroll lunch at Breeze Bar and Cafe for $29 starting at 12 noon. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.

2:30 PM - Kids on Ice at Nantucket Ice Free after school skating for age 4 to grade 3. 1 Backus Lane.

2:30 to 4:30 PM - Astronomy After School for Grades 7-10 Kids discover the wonders of space exploration by building & launching their own model rockets. $40 incl. materials. Nantucket Community School with Maria Mitchell Assn. Register at nantucketcommunityschool.com or 508-2287285 x 1361 3 to 4 PM - Kids’ Yoga, Ages 4-7 Dynamic environment with certified yoga teacher Ariel Marcoux. Children learn yoga poses & explore breathing techniques. Atheneum , 1 India St. 3 to 5 PM - “Bourbon + Chocolate” Tasting Forget the tie for the Old Man this year and start this festive weekend with a new tradition. Come sip on a unique selection of Bourbons paired with Chocolates that are perfect for gift giving. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 4 to 7 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 100 creches from around the world displayed in the candlelit sanctuary. Suggested donation $6, benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 5 to 8 PM - Stroll Weekend Reception Enjoy refreshments, an open studio, and 25% off at Jessica Hicks Jewelry Reception in The Pink Room at The Pearl on Centre Street.

5:30 to 10 PM - Stroll Dinner at Breeze Bar & Cafe Three-course Stroll Dinner at Breeze Bar and Cafe for $59 in addition to regular menu. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.

6 to 9 PM - Festival of Trees Preview Party Be the first to view the numerous beautifully decorated trees in the Whaling Museum’s Peter Foulger Gallery at this festive party! Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. For tickets call 508.228.1894, ext. 130.

7 PM - NCMC String Ensemble/Walden String Players Enjoy music from the Nantucket Community Music Center. Suggested admission: $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens. School-age children free.

Dreamland Studio Theater, 17 S. Water St. 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Chicago-style jazz band live at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. 9 to 10 PM - $9 for 9 at The SeaGrille Bar menu items are just $9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 45 Sparks Ave. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 8:20 AM - Radiant Nantucket Non-Stop Exercise Walk Gather at the park at Main & Fair sts for the 8:30am departure of this 2-mi, 45-min walk with historic commentary past beautiful Main St. mansions, out to the windmill, and back into town. $10. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

9 AM to 4 PM - Stroll Scavenger Hunt Pick up a Stroll Scavenger Hunt 20-Question brochure at the Chamber of Commerce Office, 0 Main St. Return the completed hunt before noon on Mon., Dec 9 for a chance to win one of 3 prizes. $20/team of 6 people or fewer; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. 508-228-3643.

**Subject to town beach permit.

Non-Seafood Appetizers & Side Orders

Chicken Quesadilla Roll . . . . . . . . . . .$13.40 . .$14.70 Chicken Fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.25 . .$11.75 Fried Honey Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - $9.00 8 - $14.00 Dinners: include Fries, Cole Slaw & Clam Chowder Onion Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.75 . . .$6.25 French Fries (cajun spicy .25 cents extra) . .$2.90 . . .$4.75 large huge Seafood Platter: fried fish, clams, shrimp, bay scallops . $23.99 Mozzarella Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.75 . . .$7.70 Fried Cod Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.00 . .$16.50 Vegetable Spring Rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.50 . .$10.00 Fried Clams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market Price Coleslaw, Steamed Red Potatoes, Corn on the Cob available Fried Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.40 . .$20.75 Fried Bay Scallops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.00 . .$23.50 Served with Clam Chowder, Fried Calamari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.95 . .$13.95 Corn on the Cob, Steamed Red Potatoes, Crab Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.10 . .$17.25 Coleslaw & Butter Fish Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.50 . .$12.35 Baked Stuffed Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.50 . .$18.50 1 1/4 # Lobster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31.50 Baked Stuffed Sole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.95 . .$16.75 1 1/2 # Lobster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$33.50 Baked Swordfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17.95 . .$20.95 2 # Lobster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39.00 Baked Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.50 . .$16.50 Surf & Turf: BBQ pork ribs & seafood choice $16.75 . .$23.00 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, YEAR-ROUND Barbecued Pork Ribs . . . . . . . . 1/2 $15.75 . Full $21.00 TAKE-OUT, LIMITED OUTDOOR SEATING, CATERING, Honey Fried Chicken . . . . .4 for $11.50 . 8 for $17.50 OVERNIGHT DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN THE USA, & MORE! Chicken Fingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.25 . .$17.00 Prices subject to change without notice, 5% MA tax not included

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Vol. 43 No. 22 • Our 43rd Season!

9 AM - Adult Open Stick at Nantucket Ice Pick up hockey for adults. Full gear required. 1 Backus Lane.

9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 9:50 AM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the Nantucket History Bowl. Meet in front of Jared Coffin House (Centre & Broad) for 10am departure of this 2/3-mi, 90-min tour. $15; 65+ & teens $10; 7-12 $5. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 6 PM - Stroll Weekend Special at Pageo Reduced price on The Nantucket Watch, exclusively at Pageo, 46 Main St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Skirtin Around 50% off current season + and extra 10% off past season at Skirtin Around, 42 Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 6 PM - Free Tote with Purchase Buy $40 of books or gifts at Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad St. or Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main St. and get a free tote.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Holiday Sale at Boat Basin Up to 50% off select merchandise, while supplies last. Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop, 33 Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10 AM to 7 PM - Holiday Cheer Join artists at Sosebee Studio & Gallery for some holiday cheer & see the new Group Show. 8 Washington Street, 1 block from Main Street.

10 AM to 3 PM - Family Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies for the holiday in the Nantucket Cookie Company at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

10 AM to 8 PM - Holiday Sale at Made on Nantucket Featuring prints by Jack Brown & Marilyn Chamberlain and other surprises!

Enter the drawing. Made on Nantucket, 9 & 18 Old South Wharf.

10 AM to 8 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Children’s Pirate & Ghost Ship Walk “Best Walks in New England” –Boston Globe. Join Pirate Robin & her parrot on a walk to the Brant Point Light. Hear legends of infamous pirates & tales of mysterious ghost ships. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. $15, Kids $10. 508-257-4586. Meet your guide at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St 11 AM to 3 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Enter to win a basket filled with holiday gifts from the craftspeople, artists, and shops on Old South Wharf. Free tickets in the shops of Old South Wharf.

Drawing at 4 pm on Stroll Saturday.

11 AM to 3 PM - Straight Wharf Raffle Pick up a free ticket to win prizes from the galleries and shops on Straight Wharf. Drawing starts at 3 pm on Stroll Saturday.

12 PM - Stroll Lunch at Breeze Bar & Cafe Two-course prix fixe Stroll lunch at Breeze Bar and Cafe for $29 starting at 12 noon. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.

12 to 3 PM - “When It’s Time to Celebrate” Drawing Stroll to the outskirts of town to partake in warm libations & enter the drawing for a Silver Champagne Bucket stock full of goodies (valued over $250)!

Drawing at 5pm on Sun., Dec. 8 (need not be present to win). Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St, near White Elephant & the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

1 to 7 PM - Christmas Stroll Craft Show Forty Nantucket craftspeople will sell a variety of wares from pottery, knits, floral arrangements, woven items, ornaments, cards, wooden items and more! 508-228-5755. Preservation Institute, upstairs at 11 Centre St. 1:50 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Find out how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Williams & others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3-mi., 90-min stroll. Meet at Federal & India Sts, outside the Atheneum fence for the 2pm departure. Adults: $15; Seniors (65+) & teens: $10. 7-12: $5. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

2 to 3:30 PM - Raven’s History Walk: A Step Back in Time Learn about founding settlers, Quakerism on Nantucket, the development of whaling, the effect of the American Revolution & War of 1812, the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $5. 508-257-4586. Meet

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at The Hub, intersection of Main & Federal Sts. 3 to 5 PM - “Bubbles + Bows” Tasting Event Taste before you buy to help make your gift giving easier this holiday season.

Super-savvy Sparkling Wines + Celebrated Champagnes that impress as a gift.

We’ll even help with the gift wrapping. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant & the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 4 to 7 PM - 31st Annual Holiday House Tour Visit homes in the Downtown area bedecked for the holidays. Ticket includes entrance to Nantucket Historical Association’s Festival of Trees on Friday during tour hours only. Music and refreshments. Tickets $45. Benefits the Friends of Nantucket Public Schools. Tickets: 508-228-5296, or fonps.org.

4 to 7 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit & Benefit More than 100 creches from around the world. Suggested donation $6, benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 4 to 5 PM - Tour of Cisco Brewery Show up in the brewery bar for a behind the scenes tour of the operations of the brewery, distillery and winery. $20, includes samplings of products and a tasting glass. 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 to 6 PM - Open House Magestic home on the Cliff in Nantucket up for auction: Three floors, 5000+ sq ft. detached guest quarters. See the house before the public auction on Sat., Dec. 7. 5 Folger Lane.

4:50 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk Voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” 3 yrs in a row. Stroll darkened streets to the town’s 5 most haunted locations on a 1-mi, 80-min. walk.

Gather at Federal & India Streets (by Atheneum fence) for 5pm departure.

Adults: $15. 65+ & teens: $10. 7-12: $5. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

5 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

5 to 6:30 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town “Best Walks in New England” Boston Globe. Hear stories of strange events that happened in Nantucket. Learn how to be a Ghost Hunter. Suitable for Ages 5-10; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Adults $15, Children $10.

Meet at Main & Federal Sts. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

5 to 7 PM - Mystery Art Show at Quidley & Co Art in an 8” x 10” format will be exhibited & sold for $125. Artist’s name secret until the piece has sold. First come, first served. Benefits Marla Ceely Lamb fund, which helps defray costs of transport & lodging for patients traveling off-island for cancer treatments. 26 Main St. 5 to 7 PM - Christmas Stroll Concert A Merry Musical Medley with classical, popular, and jazz performances.

Come enjoy the music and refreshments. Museum of African American History at the African Meeting House, 29 York Street.

5 to 8 PM - Stroll Celebration Stroll on in for some holiday cheer! Celebrate the season with us at the Susan Lister Locke Gallery at 28A Easy Street. We are participating in the Red Ticket Holiday Drawing on Christmas Eve! 5 to 8 PM - Stroll Weekend Reception Enjoy refreshments, an open studio, and a special discount at Jessica Hicks Jewelry Gallery, 2 Union St, steps off Main St. 5:30 to 7:30 PM - Cool Yule Holiday Reception This AAN kick-off to the season features numerous small works of oil, watercolor, textiles, photography, sculpture and jewelry. Call 508-228-0722 for details. Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington St. 5:30 to 10 PM - Holiday Weekend Celebration at BPG A four-course holiday stroll dinner featuring a selection of Chef Fred’s favorite winter dishes. Dinner is $85/person. BPG, 50 Easton St. 5:30 to 6:30 PM - 19th Century Christmastide with Rick Spencer A music program with commentary on background & origins of the songs and on America’s 19C Christmas traditions. Guitar, banjo, mandolin, concertina or Appalachian dulcimer. Refreshments. Tickets $15 at Saltmarsh Senior Center, Washington St Ext. 508-228-4490.

5:30 to 10 PM - Stroll Dinner at Breeze Bar & Cafe Three-course Stroll Dinner at Breeze Bar and Cafe for $59. Regular menu also available. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.

6 to 7 PM - Free Staged Reading: ‘The Night Alive’ Directed by John Shea & Ciaran Byrne. Cosponsored with Theatre Workshop Nantucket. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. continued on page 27

A Shore Thing..................................................50 Affordable Rentals........................................95 American Seasons...........................................80 The Antiques Depot ........................................82 Ara's Van Tours...............................................35 Arno's Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant....41 Artisans Market Thanksgiving Show ..........15 Artists Association of Nantucket...............78 Aunt Leah's Fudge...........................................12 Blue Beetle.........................................................9 Brant Point Grill ...........................................53 The Breeze Bar & Cafe....................................77 Camera Shop....................................................75 Centre Street Bistro......................................29 Christmas Stroll Crafts Show ....................13

© 2013 Yesterday’s Island, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of all or part of this publication by any means, print or electronic, without specific written permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited.

Cold Noses .......................................................12 Company of the Cauldron...........................49 Darcy Creech, Realtor ..................................52 Downyflake .....................................................65 Dreamland Foundation ..............................258 Dune ..................................................................32 Easy Street Cantina .......................................27 The Egan Group, Inc.......................................45 Egan Maritime Institute................................84 Épernay Wine & Spirits...................................57 eye of the needle ............................................54 The Faregrounds .............................................81 Festival of Trees................................................5 Festival of Wreaths..........................................5 Fifty-Six Union ................................................56

Figaro ................................................................17 foood for here & there ................................42 G. S. Hill Gallery ...........................................50 Geronimo’s .......................................................41 Hill's of Nantucket........................................50 Ireland Galleries............................................70 Island Cashmere .............................................34 Island Kitchen ...............................................130 Island Weaves..................................................39 Jeanne van Etten.............................................74 Jessica Hicks Nantucket................................60 Jewel of the Isle..............................................35 Johnstons Cashmere......................................66 Jola ...................................................................29 Jordan William Raveis...................................52

Joy West Collection ......................................22 LoLa Burger ...................................................100 Made on Nantucket .......................................39 Maria Mitchell Association..........................19 Mariner House ................................................34 Milly and Grace .............................................92 Monroe Auction Group ..............................142 Murray's Toggery Shop.................................62 Nantucket Artworks.....................................86 Nantucket Atheneum Cold Turkey Plunge..9 Nantucket Bake Shop ....................................79 Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop.......61 Nantucket Bookworks ..................................25 Nantucket Candy Company..........................48 Nantucket Carving & Folk Art ..................167

Nantucket Cookie Company .........................27 Nantucket Country Antiques ......................72 Nantucket Historical Association................6 Nantucket Ice..................................................96 Nobby Shop.......................................................17 Pageo.................................................................26 Peter Beaton....................................................54 Peter England .................................................39 Raven's Walk ...................................................62 Robert Foster Fine Art ..................................10 Rose & Crown ..................................................55 Sayle’s Seafood ..............................................101 Scrub Oak ........................................................82 The Seagrille....................................................75 Seconds Shop ..................................................57 Siam to Go .......................................................96

Skirtin' Around...............................................50 Sophie T’s Pizza ...............................................113 Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery..............39 Steamship Authority ........................................3 Summer Shades ................................................12 Sushi by Yoshi..................................................22 Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates.....26 Theatre Workshop of Nantucket.........67 & 7 The Toy Boat.....................................................61 The UPS Store .................................................40 Val Maitino Antiques.....................................76 Victoria Greenhood Jewelry Design ..........47 ViVi G Shoes....................................................105 Yesterday's Island Stroll Walk ..................24 Young's Bicycle Shop .....................................16

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Events & Activities FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

Vol. 43 No. 22 • Our 43rd Season!

Nov 14, 2013 - New Year’s

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6 to 8 PM - Free Teen Workshop All tools and materials will be supplied. Ages 12-18. Registration required at nantucketatheneum.org. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6 to 9 PM - Stroll Weekend Group Art Show: Opening Reception Show continues through Christmas. Robert Foster Fine Art, 8 India St. 6 to 9 PM - Farm To Table Harvest Dinner A sumptuous, farm fresh meal at Bartlett’s Farm. $55pp incl tax & gratuity.

Menu subject to change depending on the harvest. Reserve space at bartlettsfarm.com. The Hayloft, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 6 to 9 PM - Live Entertainment at Breeze Bar & Cafe Our cozy fire pits on our all-season deck are waiting for you at Breeze Bar and Cafe, 77 Easton St. Relax, sip your favorite cocktail, or dine. 508-228-4730.

7 to 8:30 PM - The Raven’s Night Ghost Walk “Best Walks in New England” Boston Globe. Hear about Nantucket history & ghostly encounters: a sea captain who vowed never to leave his house, mysterious pictures from Mill Street. $20, 65+ & Teens $15, Kids $10. Meet at The Hub, Main & Federal Sts. 508-257-4586.

7:30 to 9 PM - Free Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting.

8 to 10:30 PM - Bob Lehman Trio Performing live in the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 - CHRISTMAS STROLL 8:20 AM - Radiant Nantucket Non-Stop Exercise Walk Gather at the park at Main & Fair sts for the 8:30am departure of this 2-mi, 45-min walk with historic commentary past beautiful Main St. mansions, out to the windmill, and back into town. $10. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

9 AM to 5 PM - Christmas Stroll Craft Show Forty Nantucket craftspeople will sell a variety of wares from pottery, knits, continued on page 30

Sustainable Nantucket Artisans Market THANKSGIVING SHOW Local Nant ntuck ucket artisans with their wares Arts, crafts, jams, spices spices, candies, herbs, ceramics, fine art, textiles, wood, jewelry...

Friday November 29 10am-6p 6pm day y November 30 10am-5p Saturda 5pm Preser eserv vation Hall 11 Centre Street, 2nd Floor (Sherburne Hall)

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CHOCOLATE

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Festival of Trees Whaling Museum | 13 Broad St.

Festival Dates December 6 Friday 10 A.M.–8 P.M

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December 7–29 Fri., Sat., Sun. 10 A.M–5 P.M.

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December 14 Saturday 5–8 P.M.

December 30 & 31 Mon. & Tue. 10 A.M.–5 P.M.

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L E A D U N D E RW R I T E R

Marine Home Center Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank BNY Mellon Wealth Management AtlanticEast Nantucket Real Estate CMC Construction, LLC Cape Air / Nantucket Airlines Don Allen Ford Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Hatch’s Package Store Hingham Savings The Inquirer and Mirror Jordan William Raveis Real Estate Killen Real Estate Madaket Marine The Nantucket Hotel & Resort Nantucket Pharmacy Nantucket Workroom Norton Preservation Trust The UPS Store

NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

nha.org 508 228 1894

Award Winning Artisan since 1981 26 Centre Street

508.228.5814

...and no where else in the world!

Nov 14, 2013 - New Year’s

Final Feast

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elegant. Chef Jeff Weiner from the Starlight Theatre and Café and Chef Dino Chianese, a cook at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, both said it would depend on what they were hungry for that day. But both were kind enough to give me an idea of what they would eat at that moment. Jeff’s list would have onion soup, a fat crouton with cheese melted on top, a perfectly mixed green salad, egg rolls, and chocolate and peanut butter together-warm bread pudding with peanut ice cream, chopped nuts, and fudge. The lists kept growing,every chef I asked had wonderful menus, but simple or elaborate, it did not get me closer to what I wanted.

I thought it would be pretty awesome to just have a potluck with all my friends, they each bring their favorite dish, since everything they selected sounded so good. It seemed almost right for me, but something was still bothering me, something was still missing…Then I realized the true answer to my own silly question. I did not want to eat a last meal, but I would want to cook my last meal. No question about it. The act making the meal would be far more sustaining to me than the meal itself. I don’t even care what I cook, just as long as the ingredients are fresh and flavorful. Oh and as long as there is enough to share with everyone.

Here are some recipes I will be making to help celebrate out the old year, and welcome a fresh new one. Enjoy.

The following appetizer is perfect for lobster, but also can be made with scallops or crab meat, or a combination.

888 BOURBON LOBSTER TAIL APPETIZERS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter A few tablespoons cream 1 tablespoon shallots Fresh chives, chopped for garnish Garnish with fresh chervil, chopped 2 tablespoons 888 Bourbon One lobster tail raw, split into quarters (tarragon can be used but use less) Heat the butter in a pan until it hot. Add the shallots, and continue to sauté for a minute. Lower the heat and add the lobster tail to the pan and sauté for a few minutes, or until the lobster is nearly cooked. Remove from the heat and carefully add the bourbon to the pan, far from the heat, since the alcohol is highly flammable. Lean back as you carefully put the pan back on

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the heat, and the pan flames up. When the flame dies off, add the cream and allow it to thicken slightly. Garnish with the fresh herbs & serve with thin slices of crusty bread to mop up the cream sauce. Serves 2-4 This is allegedly the way President Taft made his steaks. It also happens to be the way I like mine, surf and turf, what better way to start a new year.

PERFECT BROILED STEAK Two perfectly marbled sirloin or t-bone steaks.

Salt and pepper, Softened butter Dry off the meat carefully, and remove any excess fat. Use this fat to season, or oil the grill or broiler. Over medium high heat, and a clean not sooty or smoky flame, sear the steak, allowing it to sit undisturbed on the hot grate for a few minutes, then turn the steak several degrees to make diamond shaped grill marks. In a few minutes, turn the steak. Repeat for the other side. It should take a total of 10 to 14 minutes for a medium rare steak.

Longer the more well done you would like it. Remove the steak from the grill, season with salt, pepper, and a small pat of soft butter. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing the steak for the most tender and juicy results. Serves 2 This cranberry sauce is delicious on pork, wild game, or the above recipe. I like about a tablespoon of it on my steak.

SUSAN LISTER L OCK E G A L L E RY 28A 28 A EASY STREET ST 508.228.2132 SUSA SUSANLISTERLOCKE.COM NLISTER LOCK E.COM Mark M ark yyour our calendar & SShop hop SSmall mall with us on Saturday, Saturday day,, N November ovember 30th—register 30th—register any eligible AMERICAN EXPRESS EXPRESS®® Car Card d to get $10 back when yyou ou spend $10 or mor more. e. Registration Registration is limited.

DOUBLE SECRET PROBATION MARTINI 3 ounces 888 Gin; 1 ounce 888 vodka 1 ounce 888 blueberry vodka One half ounce 888 ginger honey liquor In a shaker over crushed ice, add all the above ingredients and strain into a chilled martini glass. Serves 1-2

Give the Gift of Summer this Holiday Season!

CRANBERRY ONION SAUCE 4 Red onions sliced half- inch thick 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup bold red wine or port 3/4 of a cup cranberry jam

1 orange zested and juiced 1 bay leaf, 1 allspice, 3 peppercorns 1 cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, all in cheesecloth

Grill the onions until caramelized, a little char is ok. Heat up the rest of the ingredients; finish cooking the onions in the cooking liquid. Remove the discard cheesecloth taste and sweeten with maple syrup or honey if necessary- should be sweet and tart. Makes about 2 cups

High Tide

Original Children’s

FREE Embroidered Island Outline Personalize with Custom Embroidery

www.nantucketbeachchair.com | To order call: 508.325.7793

Benefitting WEEZIE LIBRAR Y FO R C HI L DRE N

Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28th 10 a.m. at Children’s Beach

At Cisco Brewers we make all grain beers in our tiny brewery.

Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the Triple Eight Vodka, and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth spirits.

Big Beers, Delicious Wine & Smooth Spirits available at all the best island restaurants and liquor stores

5 Bartlett Farm Rd. | 508-325-5929 www.ciscobrewers.com

To register yourself or a team, or to sponsor a team or individual visit: www.firstgiving.com/nantucketatheneum

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floral arrangements, woven items, ornaments, cards, wooden items and much more! Preservation Institute, upstairs at 11 Centre St. 9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-2281951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 9:50 AM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Led by runner-up in Nantucket’s History Bowl. Meet in front of Jared Coffin House (Centre & Broad) for 10am departure of a 2/3-mile, 90-min. tour. $15 adults; $10 for 65+ & teens; $5 kids 7-12. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

10 AM to 11 AM - Wreath Class Decorate and take home a balsam wreath! Fee: $55.

The Hayloft at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-2576557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 12 PM - Paper Folded Rosette Demo Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 2 PM - Chowder, Cheer, & Crafts Help support the Children’s House of Nantucket and enjoy chowder, cheer, and holiday crafts for kids. The Tavern, 1 Harbor Square.

10 AM to 2 PM - Kids’ Crafts & Open House Crafts, cocoa, and cookies for children and open house in the Dreamland Theatre, 17 So. Water St. Children’s art show in the lobby.

10 AM to 2 PM - Atheneum Used Book Sale Come browse hundreds of gently used hardcover and paperbook books in a wide variety of genres. 1 India St.

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10 AM to 3 PM - Christmas Stroll Market Hot food, handcrafted gifts, merchandise in a market at the foot of Main Street. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

4 to 7 PM - “No Room at the Inn� Creche Exhibit More than 100 creches from around the world.

Suggested donation $6, benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 10 AM to 5 PM - Holiday Sale at Skirtin Around 50% off current season + and extra 10% off past season 42 Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists.

Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Free Tote with Purchase Spend $40 at Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad St. or Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main St. and get a free tote.

10 AM to 6 PM - Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10 AM to 6 PM - Stroll Weekend Special at Pageo Reduced prices on The Nantucket Watch, exclusively at Pageo, 46 Main St. 10 AM to 7 PM - Holiday Cheer Join artists at Sosebee Studio & Gallery for some holiday cheer & see the new Group Show. 8 Washington Street, 1 block from Main Street.

10 AM to 7 PM - Stroll Special Lobster Newburg, Clam Chowder, Fresh Nantucket Bay Scallop Roll & more at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

10 AM to 8 PM - Holiday Sale at Made on Nantucket Featuring prints by Jack Brown & Marilyn Chamberlain and other surprises! Enter the drawing. Made on Nantucket, 9 & 18 Old South Wharf. continued on page 41

Souza’s Seafood Fresh Off the Boat!

Lobsters - Alive or Cooked • Littlenecks • Shrimp • Salmon Swordfish • Smoked Bluefish • Smoked PatÊ • Shrimp

NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS FRESH DAILY !

508-228-9140 Call ahead for fast service & for our weekly specials Stop by to enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing!

Open 9am - 7pm Year-round • 23 Trotter’s Lane Look for the Lobster & Scallop Flag Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

A Shore Thing..................................................50 Affordable Rentals........................................95 American Seasons...........................................80 The Antiques Depot ........................................82 Ara's Van Tours...............................................35 Arno's Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant....41 Artisans Market Thanksgiving Show ..........15 Artists Association of Nantucket...............78 Aunt Leah's Fudge...........................................12 Blue Beetle.........................................................9 Brant Point Grill ...........................................53 The Breeze Bar & Cafe....................................77 Camera Shop....................................................75 Centre Street Bistro......................................29 Christmas Stroll Crafts Show ....................13

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Cold Noses .......................................................12 Company of the Cauldron...........................49 Darcy Creech, Realtor ..................................52 Downyflake .....................................................65 Dreamland Foundation ..............................258 Dune ..................................................................32 Easy Street Cantina .......................................27 The Egan Group, Inc.......................................45 Egan Maritime Institute................................84 Épernay Wine & Spirits...................................57 eye of the needle ............................................54 The Faregrounds .............................................81 Festival of Trees................................................5 Festival of Wreaths..........................................5 Fifty-Six Union ................................................56

Figaro ................................................................17 foood for here & there ................................42 G. S. Hill Gallery ...........................................50 Geronimo’s .......................................................41 Hill's of Nantucket........................................50 Ireland Galleries............................................70 Island Cashmere .............................................34 Island Kitchen ...............................................130 Island Weaves..................................................39 Jeanne van Etten.............................................74 Jessica Hicks Nantucket................................60 Jewel of the Isle..............................................35 Johnstons Cashmere......................................66 Jola ...................................................................29 Jordan William Raveis...................................52

Joy West Collection ......................................22 LoLa Burger ...................................................100 Made on Nantucket .......................................39 Maria Mitchell Association..........................19 Mariner House ................................................34 Milly and Grace .............................................92 Monroe Auction Group ..............................142 Murray's Toggery Shop.................................62 Nantucket Artworks.....................................86 Nantucket Atheneum Cold Turkey Plunge..9 Nantucket Bake Shop ....................................79 Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop.......61 Nantucket Bookworks ..................................25 Nantucket Candy Company..........................48 Nantucket Carving & Folk Art ..................167

Nantucket Cookie Company .........................27 Nantucket Country Antiques ......................72 Nantucket Historical Association................6 Nantucket Ice..................................................96 Nobby Shop.......................................................17 Pageo.................................................................26 Peter Beaton....................................................54 Peter England .................................................39 Raven's Walk ...................................................62 Robert Foster Fine Art ..................................10 Rose & Crown ..................................................55 Sayle’s Seafood ..............................................101 Scrub Oak ........................................................82 The Seagrille....................................................75 Seconds Shop ..................................................57 Siam to Go .......................................................96

Skirtin' Around...............................................50 Sophie T’s Pizza ...............................................113 Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery..............39 Steamship Authority ........................................3 Summer Shades ................................................12 Sushi by Yoshi..................................................22 Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates.....26 Theatre Workshop of Nantucket.........67 & 7 The Toy Boat.....................................................61 The UPS Store .................................................40 Val Maitino Antiques.....................................76 Victoria Greenhood Jewelry Design ..........47 ViVi G Shoes....................................................105 Yesterday's Island Stroll Walk ..................24 Young's Bicycle Shop .....................................16

Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles

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

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

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

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

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Thai House Nantucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Triple Eight Distillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 2014 PHOTO CONTEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 9000

Annye’s Whole Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Arrowhead Nursery & Showroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bartlett's Ocean View Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Cisco Brewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Hy-Line Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Island Airlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Madaket Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

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Advertiser Directory Airlines Island Airlines Frequent departures daily Flights between Nantucket & Hyannis

508-228-7575 Nantucket Airport —— 800-248-7779

www.islandair.net ISLAND AIRLINES, Nantucket’s Community Airline providing scheduled airline service between Nantucket and Hyannis daily. Over 21 scheduled flights including the last flight to Nantucket on a Friday night. We also offer charter flights and air freight service. For reservations and information, call 1-508-228-7575 or 1-800-248-7779.

Antiques Antiques Depot

508-228-1287 14 Easy Street

Open daily One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops

www.NantucketAntiquesDepot.com One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antique shops, ANTIQUES DEPOT offers quality 18th- and 19th-century furniture, art, accessories, and an exciting collection of decoys. Stop by their shop on Easy Street and browse through a shop filled with treasures. Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 36 years of experience on Nantucket, and you’ll find their prices reasonable. ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily from 10am-4pm.

Nantucket Country Antiques

508-228-8868 38 Centre Street

Open daily Antiques & Unique Collectibles

www.nantucketcountryantiques.com We are best known for our wonderful collection of antique quilts—over 100 in stock at all times. A trip through our store would find country furniture—many pieces in old original painted surface, early folk art and signs, old toys and dolls, kitchen and cooking antiques, vintage holiday items, nautical antiques, and out-of-print books. We also show the work of folk artist Kolene Spicher, a contemporary artist painting in the primitive style. There is always a nice selection of her original work an well as many or her limited edition prints.

Val Maitino Antiques Mon–Sat 9am-pm & 2-5pm Antique furniture & lighting fixtures

508-228-2747 31 North Liberty Street

www.valmaitinoantiques.com VAL MAITINO ANTIQUES, established in 1950, offers American and English furniture, marine items, lighting fixtures, hand-carved eagles, beds, weather vanes, and a variety of decorative accessories for the collector or the casual tourist who likes good antiques. The showroom is a short walk from the center of town, located at 31 North Liberty Street (opposite Franklin Street) in the old historic district, one block south of Nantucket’s oldest house.

Their hours are Monday-Saturday 9 am to 1 pm; 2 to 5 pm. Sundays and evenings are by appointment or by chance. There is plenty of room to park. Go and browse; it’s well worth a visit.

Apparel & Accessories Blue Beetle

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Open Daily - Special Holiday Gifts Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Gifts

www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry to monogrammed gifts.

Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or a night on the town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes and handbags. We proudly carry designers like Elizabeth McKay, Jude Connally, Shoshanna, David Kahn Denim and MZ Wallace bags. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments, picture frames, photo albums, signs and cufflinks. Don’t forget that we can monogram tote bags, jewelry, iPhone/iPad covers and outdoor entertaining items. Shop year round in store or visit us online at www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com.

eye of the needle Open for Stroll - ACK Spirit Shirts & Bag An eclectic mix of clothing & accessories—preppy with a twist!

508-228-1923 14 Federal Street

Brights and stripes, color and style...there’s always something new and vibrant at eye of the needle! This preppy-chic boutique offers an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories that you won’t be able to resist. eye of the needle originated in Boston on prestigious Newbury Street; branching to downtown Nantucket, Siaconset at the Summer House, as well as Palm Beach.

They have sweet & sexy attire, fabulous shoes, and jewelry to tie it all together. eye of the needle is fashion forward from head to toe!

Island Cashmere Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 Open Daily at 32 Centre Street

In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes,

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Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.

Johnstons Cashmere Open Daily; up to 50% off storewide Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

More than just cashmere! We start with the world’s finest cashmere, then select tops, belts, bags, boots, sandals, scarves, skin care, jewelry, jackets and gifts, so you don’t have to. “My first stop when I get to the island, and my source from home.” A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary knitwear by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, English Weather, Amina Rubinacci and more in concert with selected sportswear, bags and footwear. At Johnstons Cashmere at 4 Federal Street. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com

Joy West Collection

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

Open Daily - Experience Joy! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

www.joyjewelry.com Joy West Collection; Nantucket’s BEST value for faux & fine jewelry and more! Joy West Collection at 14 South Water St., across from the Dreamland Theater, brings you Joy’s stunning collection of exclusive jewelry and fashion items at irresistible prices! Joy’s NEW “Italian Linen & Baroque Pearls” and genuine Druzy collections are the season’s stunners.

The gorgeous “St. Bart’s Collection” of colorful resort wear made from 100% fine cotton with handmade embroidered details is a showstopper! Come by & see the amazing collection Joy has searched the world to bring you!

Milly and Grace

508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

Open daily 10 am to 5 pm Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

www.millyandgrace.com Inspired by her sassy grandmother Milly and her sweet grandmother Grace, the owner decided to open a shop with them in mind. Our fabulously feminine boutique has the perfect pieces to make you and your home feel pretty and polished. If you are looking for cute clothes, jazzy jewels, adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place!

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437

Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4 at 62 Main Street

www.nantucketreds.com Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience.

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

Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

508-228-1030 17 Main Street Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554

Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided name-brand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and year-round. Fax number: 508-228-6568. www.nobbyshop.com

Peter Beaton

508-228-8456 down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal Street www.peterbeaton.com

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

Scrub Oak Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.

508-228-2458 14 Easy Street

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature lesser-known designers such as: Ace & Jig, Lemlem, Isobel & Cleo, Mikkel Brogger, Jacqueline Cullen, Doug Johnston, TEN, Loup Charmant and Fog Linen. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, Matta scarves, artwork by Lucinda Young and a selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com

Seconds Shop Mon-Fri from 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-2pm Proceeds benefit Family & Children’s Services

508-228-6677 17B North Beach Street

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP at 17b North Beach Street is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.

And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Nantucket’s Family & Children’s Services.

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508-325-0022

Holiday Sale: 50% off current season www.skirtinaround.com 2 Straight Wharf ...women’s clothing that’s fun and flirty, with a twist Stop by SKIRTIN’ AROUND on Straight Wharf for our fabulous selection of fashions.

We’re bursting at the seams with bright bold colors and new sassy prints! From skirts and shorts to blouses and cover-ups, we have everything you need to stay in style.

Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store 508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road) Open Monday - Saturday Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters Locally owned & operated THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across— stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Plenty of parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket Holiday Small Works Opening Nov. 29, 5pm Cool Yule Christmas Party Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30 pm

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

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

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

508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily and celebrating over three decades at 40 Straight Wharf. His original oil and watercolor paintings capture the image and spirit of Nantucket.

The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill.

Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and Christmas ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. www.gshill.com

Ireland Galleries 508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art! If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! You can view emerging artist’s work right on this page, find gallery openings and events, get involved in the annual Nantucket Art scene, and keep tabs on your favorite artists.

Jeanne van Etten Open Mon-Sat 10-5 and Sun 10-2 Hand painted gifts and folk art

508-332-9829 4 Fair Street

www.nantucketmermaid.blogspot.com As you take a turn off Main Street, you’ll discover this quaint little studio brimming with handpainted furniture and whimsical gifts....pretty boxes, picture frames, cards, painted shells, and beach stones. She also has some lovely step stools and one-of-a-kind chairs.

Jeanne hand paints everything you see and will customize and personalize a pretty little gift or souvenir of Nantucket or something special for your home. You can find her little studio just around the corner from Murray’s Toggery.

Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 Open Weekends - HOLIDAY SALE at 9 and 18 Old South Wharf Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts MADE ON NANTUCKET at 18 Old South Wharf offers paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Whitney Kreb, and Lisa Maxell. We have a collection of pre-owned Nantucket art, and we have the Donn Russell’s entire portfolio! Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, Kathleen Duncombe, Sarah Hutton, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths.

We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn). Holiday Sale starts Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas, featuring prints by Jack Brown and Marilyn Chamberlain and other surprises! Enter the OSW Holiday drawing at Made on Nantucket.

Nantucket Artworks Open Daily & Evenings

508-228-6640 31 Centre Street

NANTUCKET ARTWORKS features original artwork by many wonderful artists, includ-

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ing Maggie Meredith, Victoria Harvey, George Thomas, Ann Warren, C. Bailey Sims, Audrey Sterk, Charles Parsons, Robert Bolster, and more! The shop is also filled with a variety of many fine antiques.

Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

Open Year-Round Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models

On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop and treasures such as carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards carved by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. He is responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. www.nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com

Robert Foster Fine Art

508-221-3056 Holiday openings: Nov. 29, 6-9pm; Dec. 6, 6-9pm www.RobertFosterFineArt.com Exhibiting Nantucket’s Leading Artists 8 India St (next to Black-Eyed Susan’s) ROBERT FOSTER FINE ART is a new gallery featuring art by a selection of the island’s most talented artists working today. With a full schedule of rotating exhibitions—group and featured artists shows—everyone will find a gem to add to their collection. Join us for Friday night openings on November 29 and December 6 from 6 to 9 pm. Meet the artists and learn more about their work in this fun and friendly space at 8 India.

Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery

508-228-0014 Mon-Thurs. 10-5; Fri & Sat 10-7; Sun 12-5 8 Washington Street Visit us in our new location, just a block off Main St! www.sosebeestudio.com Fine Art, Artisan Jewelry, Hand-Painted Christmas Ornaments SOSEBEE STUDIO & FINE ART GALLERY are now located at 8 Washington St. just one block from Main Street. We are a working studio and represent 14 award winning local and regional artists. There is a comfortable studio space where you will be able to sit and talk with one or two of the artists who are currently painting. SPECIAL SALES and Gift Drawing will be held for the holidays. Join us for holiday cheer during Thanksgiving Weekend, Stroll, and Home for the Holidays Weekend. We also carry several lines of artisan jewelry as well as a fine line of locally designed ornaments and gifts.

Bike Rentals Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily with BIKE SPECIALS Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

Grandpa Harvey Young started YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP in 1931. He ran the bike rental store down on Steamboat Wharf until 1954, when his son Roger took over. Now the third generation is running the shop. With more than 70 years of experience, YOUNG’s provides you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket Island. They use the best bikes, CANNONDALE and TREK. They are kept clean, safe and well maintained and they are rented to you with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Experience a Nantucket family tradition. YOUNG’s Bicycle Shop, the “Cycle-Logical way” to see Nantucket Island. Watch for the famous sidewalk sign with the revolving wheel. www.youngsbicycleshop.com

Boating & Boating Supplies Madaket Marine

508-228-1163 Open daily 20 North Cambridge St. The Island’s full service family marina www.madaketmarine.com Ships Store with great totes & apparel for adults and kids.

Established in 1944, the Madaket boat yard began as a family owned boat repair shop. In 1966, Hither Creek Boat Yard was formed by a small group of Madaket residents, and in the 1980s, Madaket Marine was formed as a division of Hither Creek Boat Yard, Inc. More than 40 years later, Madaket Marine continues their commitment to taking care of our customers and protecting the local environment. As the last water front marina on Nantucket Island, we are dedicated to safety and environmental responsibility. We take great pride in keeping both a safe and clean marina. Madaket Marine also has a great selection of high-quality nautical canvas totes & pillows, as well as apparel for sale in our Ships Store. From t-shirts to hats for both adults and kids, you’ll look great on or off the water!

Books & Publications A Magical Journey to Nana-Tucket A timeless new Christmas book

by Jean Dapra, illustrator, Deb Binnig

in local bookstores & shops

www.threebeanpress.com/nanatucket To Grandmother’s House We Go! Children will delight in this magical tale of Obadiah, the whale, transporting them to Nana-Tucket, an island inhabited by grandmothers of different cultures. The merriment of the season is everywhere and so is the gift of grandmother’s love.

“A Magical Journey to Nana-Tucket” is available at Mitchell’s, Bookworks, Nantucket Museum, Murray’s, Flowers On Chestnut, Pinwheels.

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Frances Karttunen Frances Karttunen’s books now also available for Kindle

Places and People

Walking, hiking, or biking Nantucket? Let Frances Ruley Karttunen be your guide. Her popular PLACES AND PEOPLE series is devoted to helping you enjoy and learn about Nantucket Island. Now the books are conveniently available on Kindle for your pocket, backpack, or bike basket as well as available in print from local Nantucket booksellers.

Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce

508-228-1700 Zero Main Street, 2nd FL

Open Mon.-Fri., 9 am to 5 pm Your Best Source for Nantucket Information Pick up your free Official 2013 Stroll Program!

www.nantucketchamber.org

The Egan Group, Inc.

508-332-1505 Life and success skills coaching, workplace productivity consulting, and leadership development workshops www.marshaegan.com

Do you want to take your career, business and/or personal life to the next level? Do you want your organization to do the same? The Egan Group, Inc. is committed to helping you reach your professional, business and personal goals by being more productive, influencial, and intentional. Our coaching, consulting, keynoting and seminar services are all about YOU, as an individual or as an organization, reaching your stretch goals — by mastering the art of interpersonal success. www.marshaegan.com

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Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 Open daily year-round. CLIP THE COUPON IN THIS PAPER for a free gift with purchase!

25 Broad Street www.nantucketbookworks.com Books, Cards, & Unique Holiday & Stocking Gifts NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books. In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading.

Clip the coupon in this paper for a free tote with $40 purchase.

Car Rentals Open daily Cars, 4x4s, vans, convertibles, mopeds

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

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

Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental Open daily, year-round We’re at the airport & we’ll meet the boat.

508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport

www.NantucketAutoRental.com NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL has been voted “The Best of Nantucket” in the car rental category each of the last five years. We offer service and value not found elsewhere on the island. Once you become a WINDMILL customer, it’s doubtful you’ll rent from any other company when on Nantucket. Daily, weekly, monthly and extended rates are available. We accept Amex, MC, Visa, Diner’s Club, and Discover. Commercial accounts wmill508@aol.com available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227.

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily with CAR SPECIALS Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service

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508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

Young’s Bicycle Shop is the most convenient car and Jeep rental shop to either ferry. We have fuel efficient Honda Fits and sedans. We also have 2 door Jeeps and 4 door Jeep Wranglers. We offer fuel efficient sedans and rugged Jeep Wrangler 4 X 4’s in both the 2 door and 4 door variants complete with the town beach permit and Great Point permit. Come see why we are the “Cycle-Logical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals! www.youngsbicycleshop.com

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

Free samples available: just ask!

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for more than 20 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 30 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge.

AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolatecovered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com

Nantucket Candy Company Open Daily 20% OFF with ad in this paper Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays

508-228-0667 48 Centre Street

www.nantucketcandy.com THE NANTUCKET CANDY COMPANY is pleased to be offering many local favorites. They offer all sorts of candies including: homemade turtles, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, Jelly Belly jelly beans and many other wonderful candies! Bring in our ad in this paper for 20% off your purchase of $30.

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier.

They offer personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps and metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color banners and posters—stop in and see their samples! And, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Craft Show Christmas Stroll Crafts Show

508-228-5755 Friday, Dec. 6 from 1-7pm upstairs at 11 Centre St, Preservation Institute Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9am-5pm Representing 40 Island Artisans & Craftspeople Friday, December 6 from 1-7pm and Saturday, December 7 from 9am-5pm, the annual

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CHRISTMAS STROLL CRAFTS SHOW will be held in the Preservation Institute, upstairs at 11 Centre Street. Dozens of Nantucket craftspeople will be represented, selling ornaments, stained glass, hand-woven items, pottery, mosaics, dry floral arrangements, fine jewelry, millinery, shell art, baskets, wooden items, lightship baskets, sewn and knitted items.

Don’t miss this chance to purchase holiday gifts hand-crafted on Nantucket.

Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free samples available: just ask!

508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf

Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both these local products make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts. Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate. And you’ve got to try her mouth-watering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. www.auntleahs.com

Sweet Inspirations Cranberry Creations Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 Year-round at 26 Centre St

Inspired by the Nantucket Cranberry Harvest, the NANTUCKET CHOCOLATIER created the original and now world famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweetened cranberries generously covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. The Nantucket Chocolatier presented his exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates on Oprah’s “Best Gifts Show” and on the Food Networks’ “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets, and the limited edition “Nantucket Seashells” tin Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates also make the perfect wedding and party favors. Give a Special Gift Basket filled with unique gourmet gifts including the original Cranberry Caramel Chocolates sprinkled with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatiers award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. Experience this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best. Artisan Chocolates are made on the premises and are available exclusively at Sweet Inspirations, 26 Centre Street. Open year-round. Complimentary tastings. www.nantucketchocolate.com

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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

Gifts A Shore Thing

Open Daily at 12 Straight Wharf & 5 Straight Wharf

Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

508-228-1949

At A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of gifts including lotion, soaps, hand painted furniture, jewelry, pottery, and wind-chimes made with old silverware. You can find unusual gifts in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! Located in the historic “Macy’s Warehouse” on Straight Wharf.

ACK Treasures

617-429-3403

available in island shops & onlineAll Purpose Pouch with Nantucket Lightship Basket Just in time ...ACK TREASURES is presenting their All-Purpose Pouch. Fully lined and embroidered with a Nantucket Lightship Basket, it is also accented with a miniature Basket Charm. A perfect gift for yourself, hostess, bridal party, or fundraiser. These beautiful pouches are available in six different colors and can be purchased at The Nantucket Basket Museum and at Four Winds on Straight Wharf, or call 617-429-3403. www.ACKTreasures.com

Artisans Market Thanksgiving Show

508-228-3399 Preservation Hall, 11 Centre Street, 2nd floor Fri. & Sat., November 29 & 30 sponsored by Sustainable Nantucket www.SustainableNantucket.org Sustainable Nantucket is committed to cultivating a healthy Nantucket through our Farmers & Artisans Markets, Farm to School Program, Nantucket Grown Campaign and Community Agriculture Program. The 2-day, Artisans Market Thanksgiving Show highlights island artists, food producers and craftsmen including ceramics, woodcarving, jewelry, loomed and

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knit textiles, painting, producers of jams, jellies, candies, spices and herbs, organic body products and more. Friday, Nov. 29 from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 am to 5 pm.

Hill’s of Nantucket

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Open daily Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

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

Island Weaves

508-221-8343 20 Old South Wharf Enter the OSW Holiday drawing at Island Weaves Very special holiday gifts, handwoven throws, rugs, shawls, baby blankets Weaver Karin Ganga Sheppard grew up on Nantucket and learned her craft from two master weavers. Her products are crafted from high-quality natural fibers and include throws made from silk, alpaca, cotton, chenille, and mohair. Karin’s versatile line also includes multi-fiber scarves, washable cotton baby blankets, and rugs made from recycled towels, jeans and khaki pants. You can find a wonderful selection in the weaving studio or she will work with you to help you choose just the right color for a custom order. “I pride myself on making heirloom-quality goods,” she says. “For example, the wedding shawl can find later use as a christening blanket, or as a wrap for a night out.” Visit her on Old South Wharf to watch the magic of a working weaving studio. Enter the OSW Holiday drawing at Island www.IslandWeaves.com Weaves.

Madaket Marine “Not for Navigation” 20 North Cambridge Street, Madaket Nautical Canvas Totes & Pillows

508-228-1163 Exclusively at Madaket Marine www.madaketmarine.com

Made on Nantucket 508-228-0110 Open Weekends - HOLIDAY SALE at 9 and 18 Old South Wharf Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, The JR Collection, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths and the 2013 Stroll Ornament. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses. Holiday Sale starts Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas, featuring prints by Jack Brown and Marilyn Chamberlain and other surprises! Enter the OSW Holiday drawing at Made on Nantucket.

Maria Mitchell Association Help build the new Aquarium & Science Center

508-228-9198 4 Vestal Street

The Maria Mitchell Association is building a state-of-the-art Aquarium and Science Center at 31 and 33 Washington Street. The new facility will serve as the home of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium. It will also include a domed theater and exhibits featuring the natural world of Nantucket. The Center will become the prime location for science lectures and educational programming for the Nantucket community. BarnACKle Bob the Barn Owl! Bob is MMA’s mascot for its Campaign for the Nantucket Aquarium and Science Center. He’s been “banded” with an MMA-NASC bracelet on his leg, so he’s ready to be a champion for our cause. This owl makes the perfect gift for the holidays or just for fun! Your $40 purchase (plus $8 shipping/handling if mailed) will help support our efforts to raise funds for the Aquarium and Science Center project. Place your order now by calling 508.228.9198 or by emailing us at info@mariamitchell.org. www.mariamitchell.org

Marine Home Center Open Mon.-Sat. till 5 pm $10 OFF COUPON in this paper for purchases on Dec. 7

508-228-0900 134 Orange Street

MARINE HOME CENTER’s re-designed “Flower and Gift Shop” has all kinds of unique gifts, like beautiful Pairpoint Glass and Willow Tree Figurines. We are the exclusive shop on the island to buy Leslie Linsley’s one-of-a-kind home accessories and Claire Murray handbags and rugs. Buy online at www.livingnantucket.com.

Nantucket Beach Chair Order online or call us Give the gift of summer this holiday season!

508-325-7793 www.NantucketBeachChair.com

Give the gift of summer this holiday season! This NANTUCKET BEACH CHAIR is durable, comfortable, practical, and it looks great! There are three different designs: the High Tide Chair is 13” off the ground, and ideal for those who may have difficulty getting out of a beach chair. The Original Beach Chair is our classic model with 3 recline settings.

And our Children’s Beach Chair is perfect for little ones up to age 7 and sure to be a treasured heirloom. All are available with FREE embroidered island outline. You can personalize your chairs with custom embroidery. Order from www.NantucketBeachChair.com or by calling 508-325-7793.

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop Open daily - Annual Holiday Sale, up to 50% off!

Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

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offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. Our HOLIDAY SALE offers up to 50% off selected merchandise. www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Nantucket Throw

508-228-0437

www.nantucketreds.com Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4 at 62 Main Street The Nantucket Throw—carefully crafted and perfect for boat, home, or beach Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in their multilevel store is a real experience. In addition to ongoing carefully selected quality merchandise, Murray’s features the NANTUCKET THROW. This 100% cotton, predyed and jacquard-woven throw is specially designed for Murray’s and covered in typically Nantucket symbols and themes. It’s available in two color combinations: navy/natural and taupe/natural. The Nantucket Throw is a perfect souvenir and suitably sized for your boat, beach, or home.

Peppergun Add some spice with our Finback Boxed Set Invented and made on Nantucket

(800) 634-8881 available at your finer stores

www.unicornmills.com The world’s most efficient peppermill. Fast grinding, easy loading, large storage chamber, adjustable grind, and one-hand use. See the Finback Boxed Set at the Nantucket Whaling Museum Shop. At our website — www.peppergun.com — you can choose from more than half a dozen styles and colors of our peppermills and salt mills, and also order our spices and aprons.

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 26 Centre Street

www.nantucketchocolate.com Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on the Food Network’s “Food Finds” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier. You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous buttercrunch, Coco the Whale™ chocolate truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist Almonds splashed with sea salt. The Nantucket Chocolatier’s artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition gift tins, including the “Sailors Valentine” and “Nantucket Cottage”. Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best, exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at 26 Center St. Open year-round

Hats Peter Beaton

508-228-8456

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

Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

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

Ice Skating Nantucket Ice

508-228-2516 Skate Through the Holidays!

Public Skating & Special Skating Events at Nantucket Ice on Backus Ln (off Surfside Rd) www.nantucketice.org NANTUCKET ICE, the Coolest Place to be on Nantucket, is offering a number of fun skating events! Nantucket Ice is a non-profit organization founded in 1995, dedicated to creating a year round healthy recreational environment where Nantucket children, adults, and families can gather to enjoy the sport of Ice Skating. Don’t miss your chance to skate with Santa at “Rockin’ the 80s” on Dec. 2 at 2pm! Christmas Eve Morning Breakfast Skate from 9:30am-noon, or the New Year’s Celebration for children & families on December 31 from noon-2pm! Public skating prices apply for these special events.

Jewelry Figaro

G. S. Hill Gallery Open daily New: Pearls by Pam Freitus of Pearlhill Jewelers

Nov 14, 2013 - New Year’s 508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

Each piece of exquisite Pearlhill jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic Pearlhill design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began. Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls that are used in Pearlhill designs. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made. It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices.

Pearlhill jewelry is available on Nantucket exclusively at HILL’S OF NANTUCKET.

gshill@nantucket.net

Jessica Hicks Nantucket Reception & Sales Dec. 5, 6, and 7 2 Union Street, next to Ralph Lauren Open Daily featuring jewelry by Jessica Hicks

www.gshill.com

508-228-6003 (formerly POSH) www.JessicaHicks.com

Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: POSH, and is now in a new location at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Here, local devotees can snap up their favorite pieces, and see the line the way that Hicks envisioned it: all in one place. Jessica hand makes each piece in her studio. She believes that when you buy something from a designer it should actually be made by the designer. 25% off at the Jessica Hicks reception & sale in The Pink Room at The Pearl from 5-8pm on Thurs, Dec. 5. and 20% off at the reception & sale at 2 Union from 5-8pm on Fri. & Sat., Dec. 6 & 7.

Jewel of the Isle Open year-round.

Full-service jeweler: custom Nantucket designs

508-228-2448 6 Straight Wharf

www.jeweloftheisle.biz JEWEL OF THE ISLE, in their convenient downtown location at 6 Straight Wharf, offers a tantalizing selection of fine jewelry, custom designs, and timepieces. Stop by and see their sparkling collection. Kelli and Gary E. Trainor can help you select the perfect piece. JEWEL OF THE ISLE is the only on-island jewelry shop that offers on-premise repairs & off-island prices. Come to JEWEL OF THE ISLE for your jewelry needs.

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Open daily Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-0229 21 Centre Street

www.thejewelersgallery.com JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings.

We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971.

Johnstons Cashmere Open Daily; up to 50% off storewide Jewelry, shoes, bags, & luxurious cashmere

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

More than just cashmere! We start with the world’s finest cashmere, then select tops, belts, bags, boots, sandals, scarves, skin care, jewelry, jackets and gifts, so you don’t have to. “My first stop when I get to the island, and my source from home.” A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary knitwear by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, English Weather, Amina Rubinacci and more! www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com

Jola

508-325-6999 Passionate statements... www.mermaids-and-motorcycles.com Studio-Gallery of goldsmith and designer JOLAnta Gutnik 29 Centre St Stop by JOLA’s jewelry design studio at 29 Centre Street to see her new NANTUCKET DOG TAGS, available in sterling silver or in gold. JOLA’s latest creations is ARROWHEAD JEWELRY in silver or gold, and MERMAIDS transformed into pendants and bracelets.

JOLA invites you to view her jewelry designs in 18K and 14K gold, unusually combined with gems and pearls. Since Jola makes all of her goldsmithing on location, you may often witness the artist at work with the flaming torch. JOLA’s work shows a wide interest in different styles of jewelry...through balance, affirmation of life, and perfection, she manifests the power of Nature in her designs. The magic, mystery, and romance in JOLA’s work is inspired by 18th century art and architecture...Come and discover the extraordinary...

Pageo

508-228-6899

508-228-4882 Open Daily at 21 Main Street

Open daily at 46 Main Street www.pageo.com Stroll Weekend Special! Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

Figaro is a retail jewelry store featuring estate jewelry from all periods, well-known designers such as Roberto Coin, Asch-Grossbardt, Kabana and local designers including Nantucket goldsmith Bethany S. Borzilleri. Something for everyone!

PAGEO offers some of the most unique collections of Fine Jewelry found anywhere. Come see their exclusive Misani Collection. For Stroll Weekend, our fabulous Nantucket Watch is on special! PAGEO also offers consultations for custom pieces with warm advice from an expert staff. “Like” us on Facebook to get the latest info on special events.

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Skar Designs

508-325-6228 Adorn Yourself in Love See her collections at Blue Beetle, Haulover, Vis-a-Vis Holiday Shows Nov. 29 & 30; Dec. 6 & 7, 11 Centre St www.skardesigns.com Now in her twenty-fifth year of jewelry design, Renee Scarfone Gillies’ modern Bohemian creations are a stand-out in the crowd. Her original sunburst motifs, hand-stamped words and subtle distressing define her signature style. Handcrafted from recycled metals, fibers, leather, beads, and stones, these hip treasures are a must-have addition to your jewelry collection. Also offering a unique line of Nantucket themed jewelry. Each piece is made with love in her Nantucket studio. See Renee’s jewelry at the Holiday Shows upstairs at 2 Centre St on November 29 & 30 and on Dec. 6 & 7.

Susan Lister Locke Jeweler Discover your Nantucket style!

508-221-0531 or 508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

Susan Lister Locke is an Artist and Jewelry designer living on Nantucket Island. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she then went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful and rare gemstones.

Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks and belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver and gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the Island. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ is available at her Gallery at 28A Easy Street and at Nantucket Looms at 51 Main Street. Contact Susan via email at susie@susanlisterlocke.com or by phone at 508.221.0531 or 508.228.2132. www.susanlisterlocke.com

Victoria Greenhood Jewelry Design

508-228-7995 5 Easy Street

Original Gemstone Jewelry

Victoria Greenhood, a jeweler on Nantucket for more than 30 years, anticipates an exciting season in her own location for the fifth year. She welcomes you to visit her and view her handmade jewelry collection on the corner of Easy Street and Still Dock Street. She offers a wide range of prices and designs in 14K & 18K gold, as well as sterling silver.

Colorful gemstones are her passion, and it shows in her work. Let Victoria and her excellent staff help find something that looks fabulous on you or will make a wonderful Nantucket gift. www.victoriagreenhood.com

an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute.

By appt

508-257-6727 Traditional Lightship Baskets; year-round studio/workshop; lessons

Make a lightship basket with island-born master Karol Lindquist. A basketmaker for more than 30 years, she sells at Nantucket Looms and teaches around the country. Choose from a variety of sizes and shapes, in oak or cane construction. Evening or day classes, yearround. Call or email karol.lindquist@gmail.com for more information.

Movies & Theatre Dreamland Foundation Movie Line: 508-228-1784 More than just a movie theatre

508-332-4822 17 South Water Street

www.NantucketDreamland.org The Nantucket Dreamland Foundation is dedicated to enriching the cultural and intellectual life of Nantucket by providing year-round films, educational programs, and a venue for activities that engage Nantucket in the evolving world of digital entertainment and education in one of America’s oldest theaters.

Museums & Sites Nantucket Historical Association Your portal to Nantucket history

508-228-1894 15 Broad Street

No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory.

Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. www.nha.org

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Special One-Day Opening on Nov. 22 from 10am-2pm!

Scavenger Hunt, Tours, Films, Crafts, 50% off select gifts

508-228-2505 158 Polpis Road

The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. Our familyfriendly programs and more designed to appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point and Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $6 adults; $4 students 5 to 18; free for members and active duty Military. 158 Polpis Road. The Museum is

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Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Showroom

508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of outdoor furniture on the island, featuring Gloster, Kingsley-Bate, and Russell MacKenna. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com

Pets Cold Noses A special downtown pet boutique

508-228-5477 Open daily ON Straight Wharf

COLD NOSES offers a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories and necessities for your pets.

Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature eight different designs, including the new Nantucket Anchor. Unique hand-painted wooden ornaments showcase your favorite dog breed and iconic Nantucket sights. Conveniently located on Straight Wharf, stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or special something for a pet or pet person. www.coldnoses.net

Geronimo’s Open year-round Monday-Saturday Pet supplies and gifts: “We’re more than just pet food”

508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street

www.geronimos.com Convenient mid-island location. GERONIMO’S complete selection of pet supplies and accessories includes collars, toys, treats & items made exclusively for our shop. We specialize in dog, cat, bird, and small animal food and supplies with a wide variety of feeders and seed for wild birds. We also have unique gifts for your favorite pet person.

Lightship Baskets Karol Lindquist

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Photography Camera Shop Open Mon.-Sat. Nantucket’s full-service photo shop

508-228-0101 49 Sparks Avenue

www.nantucketcamera.com THE CAMERA SHOP is the place to go to find everything you need to create, preserve, and share your memories. Our self-serve photo kiosks enable you to make high-quality prints, templates, greeting cards, and CDs from your digital media. Trained staff are happy to assist you with all of your imaging needs. In addition to a wide range of cameras, you’ll also find media cards, film, camera cases, & tripods. For the wonderful photos you’ll create, there’s a fabulous selection of frames, albums, scrapbooks, and more.

Real Estate Sales & Rentals Darcy Creech, Realtor 8 Federal Street Savvy, results-driven, marketing expert

508-228-4449 at Jordan William Raveis Real Estate

Founder of Peter Beaton, an iconic Nantucket lifestyle brand, Darcy Creech has always been passionate about creating value for her clients. Now that her son, Peter, is taking over the day-to-day business operations, Darcy is thrilled to be able to turn her passion for real estate into a full-time profession. With her keen eye, innovative marketing techniques, and outstanding business acumen, Darcy is proving that she has what it takes to help her clients go further, faster. Darcy’s ingenuity, integrity, and commitment to excellence makes her a great addition to the Jordan William Raveis team. Contact Darcy at darcy@jordanre.com

Jordan William Raveis Our agents are available 7 days a week

508-228-4449 8 Federal Street

Jordan William Raveis Real Estate has played a leading role in Nantucket’s real estate community for more than a quarter of a century. We are a group of team-oriented, caring and experienced Realtors who want to assist you with buying or selling homes or finding great Nantucket summer rentals. We invite you to view Nantucket’s most comprehensive real estate property sales listings and learn about hundreds of quality vacation rentals on our website: jordanre.com. We hope you will visit us soon, by phone (508) 228-4449, e-mail or in person … our agents are here to help you seven days a week. www.jordanre.com

Mariner House

508-680-1082

Call Tracy to arrange a tour at 30 Centre Street themarinerhouse@comcast.net You can own 2 weeks in historic downtown Nantucket! www.themarinerhouse.com On the beautiful island of Nantucket, in the heart of the quaint historic downtown quarter you can immerse yourself in a bit of whaling history. In 1846 Master Mariner and Whaling Captain William Jernegan built the Mariner House as a private residence. It has since been renovated into six tastefully decorated apartments, with fireplaces and woodstoves, full kitchens, Wi-Fi and cable TV. One- and two-bedrooms units are available. Operating year round, Mariner House is within walking distance to the worn cobblestones of Main Street, to casual and gourmet dining, beautiful beaches, boats, boutiques, galleries, historic landmarks and museums. For reservations, please call 508-680-1082. RCI affiliated.

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Monroe Auction Group

617-306-6575 5 Folger Ave. Rare Opportunity! Purchase Nantucket Home at Auction Stroll Saturday, December 7, 12 noon www.monroeauctiongroup.com

On Dec 7th- Christmas Stroll Weekend. Purchase this magnificent Federal style home in desirable Cliff location from Monroe Auction Group. This six bedroom home has multiple living spaces, four fireplaces, reclaimed chestnut wood flooring and custom millwork throughout. Don’t miss this opportunity…

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

Open Daily; up to 50% off storewide Shoes, bags, cashmere & jewelry

www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com More than just cashmere! We start with the world’s finest cashmere, then select tops, belts, bags, boots, sandals, scarves, skin care, jewelry, jackets and gifts, so you don’t have to. “My first stop when I get to the island, and my source from home.” A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary knitwear by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, English Weather, Amina Rubinacci and more!

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437

Open Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4 at 62 Main Street

www.nantucketreds.com Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience.

Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket.

ViVi G Shoes

508-228-0411 25 Centre Street

Shop for the holidays at Vivi G Shoes Chic Shoes, Haute Handbags, and Accessories

www.vivigshoes.com Sherri and Jennifer Guggenheim needed to expand their shoe closets... And through expansion, the area’s go to mecca for the ultimate in shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories, blossomed. First to Wayne, PA, then to Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, FL, and now to Nantucket Island! VIVI G SHOES constantly strives to deliver hard-to-find, unique, fashion forward merchandise in all price ranges. From comfortable run-around shoes to couture heels, day bags to evening clutches, fun costume jewelry to premier designer pieces, boots to flip flops...they have it all!

Special Concerts NCMC/Nantucket School of Music

508-228-3352 Community Concert Series

See Events & Activities Calendar in YI

Nantucket Community Music Center presents the November through December Community Concert Series. It will feature the individual programs of the NCMC Women’s Chorus, NCMC Community Jazz Band, NCMC Chorus, faculty, students and community members. The 38-year-old island nonprofit organization will soon be moving to 56 Centre St, a ReMain property. For details and complete listing of concerts, visit nantucketcommunitymusiccenter.org or see the Events & Activities calendar in this publication.

Sunglasses Summer Shades The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Oliver Peoples, Roberto Cavelli, Maui Jims, Oakley, Coach, Dior, Rayban, Natives, Tom Ford, Smiths, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

508-228-4305 Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St.

TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 50 years. Opening at Bennett Hall on Friday, November 22 is Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Visit our website or see Calendar of Events in this paper for a listing of shows and times. A concession will be available at each performance. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 or visit www.TheatreWorkshop.com. www.theatreworkshop.com

Tours - Van Ara’s Van Tours 9:15 or 10:30, 12:15 or later A Nantucket experience from which memories are made

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native Islander Gail Johnson, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger deluxe Mercedes with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-1/2 hours to 1-3/4 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.

Tours - Walking Nantucket Walking Tours

See Calendar of Events for Tours &

Times The Island’s Premier Walking Tour Company

508-228-1951 1-1/2 hour tours

www.arastours.com ARA’S VAN TOURS stops for photographs. Enjoy our Historic and Waterfront Summer

508-332-0953

Holiday season tours include: THE NANTUCKET GHOST WALK (voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” three years in a row), GREAT WRITERS ON NANTUCKET, RADIANT NANTUCKET, HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN NANTUCKET, and NANTUCKET & THE CIVIL WAR. See the large ad in this paper for locations and starting times of public tours. All walks are also available as private tours.

Raven’s Walk

508-257-4586 See calendar of events for details.

Christmas Stroll Walks on Dec. 6, 7, & 8 Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England”

Join your guide and her raven on one of her four exciting adventures. Her History Walk, and Raven’s Night Walk are great for adults and families. Along the way, you will hear tales of Nantucket’s past infused with ghostly encounters that took place throughout the centuries.

Or you’ll hear all about Nantucket’s beginnings, and its fascinating history. Kids will love Raven’s Tales of Pirates & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter. For details, dates, and times, visit www.ravens-walk.com www.ravens-walk.com

Yesterday’s Island Stroll Walk

508-228-5234 Stroll Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10:30 am - $10 pp Downtown Nantucket Walk thru town with costumed guide; departs from Centre & Broad sts Don’t just see Nantucket, experience Nantucket! Come on a guided HISTORIC WALK through the downtown area. The walk lasts a little over an hour and will take you down side streets and through centuries and will introduce you to Nantucket’s rich history—a history full of drama, humor, tragedy, and strong, independent islanders. Walks leave from the corner of Broad & Centre Sts (outside the Jared Coffin House). Purchase your tickets from the guide in the black cape 20 minutes before the tour: $10/person ($5 for children under 7; kids in strollers are free). Call if the weather is bad; we do not take reservations.

Transportation Boat Hy-Line Cruises Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

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

Watches Jewel of the Isle

508-228-2448 6 Straight Wharf

Open year-round

Theatre “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” opens on Nov 22!

Homes, 1746 Windmill, 3 Lighthouses, the Cranberry Bog, and the Rose Covered Cottages of ‘Sconset with a Naturalist and Photographer. The 1-1/2 hour van tours depart at 9:15 or 10:30, 12:15 or later. Meet on Broad Street at Easy Street 15 minutes before the tour departs.

SPECIAL Stroll Tour Saturday, December 7: one hour at 10:30, 12:30, and 2:30. Enjoy STORYTELLING of OLD & NEW Nantucket Holidays • Caroling by VAN • Walk on the sand to Brant Point Lighthouse! 10:30, 12:30, or 2:30, 1 hour, $20 pp. Meet at 20 Federal Street (BUS STOP). Text or call: 508.228.1951. Private charters also available...the value is there.

Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”

Shoes & Handbags Johnstons Cashmere

Nov 14, 2013 - New Year’s

JEWEL OF THE ISLE, in their convenient downtown location at 6 Straight Wharf, offers a tantalizing selection of fine jewelry, custom designs, and timepieces. Stop by and see their sparkling collection. Kelli and Gary E. Trainor can help you select the perfect piece. JEWEL OF THE ISLE is the only on-island jewelry shop that offers on-premise repairs & off-island prices. Come to JEWEL OF THE ISLE for your jewelry needs. www.jeweloftheisle.biz

Wine & Spirits Épernay Wine & Spirits

508-228-2755 Open Daily through 2013 (Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day) Your Nantucket Wine Concierge 1 North Beach Street Celebrating its sixth season, Épernay is the only Sommelier Owned + Operated store on island. Offering Beer, Wine + Liquor, along with exclusive Wine Tastings + Events and Beverage Catering for your next affair. 1 N Beach Street, on the corner of Easton Street near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel | We Deliver + Parking in Back | www.epernayfinewine.com | 508.228.2755| fb: EpernayWinesAndSpiritsNantucket | twitter: epernaywines | instagram: epernay_wineandspirits

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10:15 AM - Yesterday’s Island Stroll Walk Hear dramatic & humorous tales about life on Nantucket from the 1600s thru today on this 1-hr stroll through Nantucket’s historic district. Meet at the corner of Broad & Centre sts outside Jared Coffin House. $10 pp, cash only; no reservations. Walk begins at 10:30am. If weather is bad, call 508-228-5234.

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Special Stroll Tour with Ara’s Van Tours Enjoy storytelling of old + new Nantucket holidays. Caroling by van. Walk on the sand to Brant Point Lighthouse! $20 pp. 508-228-1951.

10:30 to 11:45 AM - Stroll Main StreetStage Entertainment Performances by Susan Berman, Young Actors Holiday Chorus, Carolyn Butler & Kids. Sponsored by Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

10:50 AM - Stroll Music Young Actors Holiday Chorus in Dreamland Theatre, 17 So. Water St. 11 to 11:45 AM - Ravenous Reptiles It’s cold outside, but snakes & turtles in the Science Museum are warm & happy. And hungry! Bring the family to see them eat & learn how they survive in the wild. Pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org 11 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Nancy Thayer Novelist Nancy Thayer will be present to sign copies of her new book, “A Nantucket Christmas.” Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 11 AM to 12 PM - Atheneum Entertainment Special Stroll entertainment in the Nantucket Atheneum. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

11 AM to 3 PM - Old South Wharf Raffle Enter to win a basket filled with holiday gifts from craftspeople, artists, & shops on Old South Wharf. Free tickets in the shops of Old South Wharf.

Drawing 4 pm Stroll Saturday, no need to be present to win.

11 AM to 3 PM - Straight Wharf Raffle Pick up a free ticket to win prizes from the galleries and shops on Straight Wharf. Drawing starts at 3 pm on Stroll Saturday.

11 AM to 3 PM - Meet the Artist: Leslie Linsley Meet & speak with the Nantucket’s own Leslie Linsley who will be in Marine

NOW SHOWING

Nantucket, a film

by Ric Burns

NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Museum Shop, 11 Broad St.

508 228 1894

www.nha.org

Nov 14, 2013 - New Year’s

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Home Center making one-of-a-kind handcrafted Nantucket keepsake Ornaments. 134 Orange St. 11 AM to 3 PM - Centerpiece Demonstration Watch talented designer Tim Walker create the perfect Christmas Center Piece at the top of every hour 11am to 3pm in Marine Home Center. All center pieces will be given away Chinese Auction style at the end of the day. 134 Orange St. 11 AM to 4 PM - Free Holiday Cheer at Marine Home Center Free soda bar serving old-fashioned soda pop, hot apple cider, Christmas cookies. “Reindeer Games” include wreath toss, pin-the-nose on Rudolph, & gifts for kids. CLIP THE $10 OFF coupon in this paper good only today!

Marine Home Center, 134 Orange Street.

11:45 AM - Town Crier Rings In Stroll Nantucket’s Town Crier officially rings in the 40th annual Christmas Stroll on Main Street. Follow him to Straight Wharf to greet Santa. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

12 to 3 PM - “Sip and Stroll” Drawing Sip on our Spiced Hot Cider and enter the drawing for a Silver Champagne Bucket stock full of goodies (valued over $250)! Drawing at 5pm on Sun., Dec. 8 (need not be present to win). Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 12 PM - Private Sale at Public Auction Magestic home on the Cliff in Nantucket up for auction: 3 floors, 5000+ sq ft. detached guest quarters. Starting bid $3.5 million. 5 Folger Lane.

12 to 1 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand at Mitchells Book Corner Hilderbrand will sign copies of her new book, “Beautiful Day,” in which complications arise at a Nantucket summer wedding. 54 Main St. 12 PM - Stroll Lunch at Breeze Bar & Cafe Two-course prix fixe Stroll lunch at Breeze Bar and Cafe for $29 starting at 12 noon. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.

12:15 PM - Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive via Coast Guard Vessel Welcome the beloved couple at Straight Wharf, where they join the Town Crier & parade up Main St to the Jared Coffin House in a horse-drawn carriage. Organized by Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. continued on page 47

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Featured Restaurant: Sophie T’s New Tastes and Island Favorites As we opened the door into Sophie T’s the aromas of garlic, freshly baked crust, and sausage, wafted over us into the night air. Italian comfort food is the perfect choice for a chilly evening, and Sophie Ts makes some of the best on the island.

We had a large party with us this visit — eight of us descended upon the place at peak dinner hour, and the staff didn’t miss a beat.

They pushed together the two back tables, passed around Greek Salad menus, and started taking drink orders. Sophie T’s offers beer and wine by the bottle and by the glass in addition to a range of soft drinks.

A party our size is bound to be noisy, but Sophie T’s welcomes fun of all kinds, from gatherings after work to birthday parties for kids. Large parties don’t faze them, with their easygoing and unpretentious style. Everyone at Sophie T’s, owners Rob and Kelli Noll and their entire staff, are friendly and accommodating, and they greet their regulars by name. When Sophie T’s opens it doors at 11:30 am, it’s often instantly busy. Locals know they can get a delicious, hearty, and fast meal without breaking the bank — call ahead and there’s no wait. The menu is served continuously, so if you don’t stop for lunch till 3pm, you can still get any item on the menu.

The menu is large enough to give plenty of choices—finger food, subs, wraps, salads, soup, pizza, hot entrees, and desserts— but not so large that it gets confusing. Even though several of us knew what we wanted the moment we arrived, we were determined to add some new items to the mix. So we started with some familiar favorites and some new tastes.

One great starter perfect for sharing is the hearty helping of Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese.

Buffalo Wings The wings are big and

meaty, moist and flavorful, and spicy but not fiery hot (for that you just add a few dashes of hot sauce).

We used a triangle of Sophie T’s Cheesy Bread to mop up the vibrant tomato sauce in the side dish of Meatballs and Marinara we ordered as an appetizer.

Paired with salad, there are enough Jumbo Stuffed Shells juicy all-beef meatballs surrounded by sauce and topped with cheese to make a light meal!

Salads at Sophie T’s are prepared fresh to order and big enough for two or three people — and we’re not even talking about their Entree Salads. Seven very different salads are listed as starters or sides, and this visit we shared three of them. The Caesar Salad is classic, with crisp chopped romaine nicely coated with garlicky dressing.

Shredded parmesan clings to the leaves, and house-made croutons finish the salad with a tasty crunch.

The Prosciutto and Arugula Salad is also perfectly dressed, with just enough herb and roasted garlic vinaigrette to flavor the fresh baby arugula without making it soggy. Thin slices of Quesadillas prociutto are tossed with the peppery greens, along with shredded asiago.

Greek Salad is full of bright, bold flavor. The mixed greens are tossed with chunks of juicy tomato, lots of sliced kalamata olives, red onion, and a vibrant balsamic vinaigrette. Feta cheese is crumbled over the top.

Sophie T’s Quesadillas don’t work as an appetizer unless you share them— they are just too big! One of the four wedges will satisfy, stuffed as this tortilla is with cheddar and mozarella, meat, and tomato. Peel back the tortilla and you can customize your quesadilla with some of the lettuce, banana peppers, red onion, sour cream, and salsa served alongside. The quesadillas can be ordered

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with chunks of chicken or with shaved beef.

The trio of hot entrees offered at Sophie T’s are classic Italian comfort food.

Jumbo Stuffed Shells, tender and toothsome and chock full of blended cheese.

They’re served swimming in a delicious old-style Italian-American sauce, deep red and naturally sweet. The arrive at table piping hot in the dish they’re baked in with a liberal dusting of parmesan and toasty garlic bread for mopping up the remaining sauce.

We were also impressed with the Housemade Lasagne. Layers of cheese, pasta, cheese, ground beef, sausage, and cheese are nicely seasoned and served in generous portion.

We can’t order from Sophie T’s without including pizza, even if it’s just one slice—it’s that good! The classic crust is twirled to the perfect thickness and cooked till bubbly and crisp around the edge yet pliable enough to fold the corner to tuck in the house-made sauce and fresh toppings. They’ll also build your pizza on a crispy flatbread crust ACK Mack Pizza or on gluten-free. There are 32 toppings to customize your pizza, but we usually choose one of the 11 “Sophie’s Choice” pies.

Rob’s traditional Margherita Pizza has the perfect proportion of vibrant tomato sauce combining deliciously melting rounds of fresh mozzarella and tracings of basil pesto. It’s simple and simply delicious.

His ACK Mack Pizza has all the flavors of that all-American treat Nantucket residents have to fly Off to buy, but in the form of a pizza: hamburger meat, special sauce, lots of cheese, pickles, onion, on a sesame seed crust. No lettuce, though. If you want greens on your pizza, order the delicious Proscuitto and Arugula Pizza. For this, Rob tops his crust with roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella, EVOO, strips of fresh sage, asiago, and generous slices of prosciutto. A few handfuls of fresh arugula add a cool finish and a peppery tang.

Balsamic Roast Chicken Pizza is another s h o w s t o p p e r.

One of Sophie Ts white pizzas with housemade pesto, diced tomato, and blended cheese, this is made even more delicious topped with tender, moist chunks of Five Cheese Pizza

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chicken breast, lots of fresh mozzarella, and spirals of rich balsamic glaze.

Our new favorite, though, is Rob’s Five Cheese Pizza, which, after chatting with Rob, we realized is actually made with seven cheeses: mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, monterey jack, asiago, parmesan, and feta. We love the way the sweet, mellow flavor of the roasted garlic permeates the crust and the mix of cheeses. A layer of fresh spinach tucked under the Balsamic Roast Chicken Pizza cheese, helps to cut the richess and add substance.

Sophie T’s Pizza is also available by the slice—choices always include a Cheese Pizza, a Pepperoni, and three others with a variety of toppings, displayed for your inspection on the countertop behind glass. Point out the slice you want, and they’ll pop it back in the pizza oven til its hot and lusciously melty.

Tiramisu is practically a requirement at an Italian restaurant, but all too often it's disappointingly bland. So we were very pleased when we dipped our spoons into the tenMargherita Pizza der layers of cake and cream fragrant with rum and with strong hints of coffee.

Sophie T’s has several other desserts that are worth making room for.

Freshly baked White Macadamia Cookies, a creamy Ricotta Cheesecake with berry sauce, and, the evening we were there, a warm and chocolatey Brownie Supreme that we hope ends up on the menu.

The final smile of the evening came with the check. We’ve spent more taking two people out to dinner than it cost for a feast for eight, and we went home with lunch for the next day.

Sophie T’s Pizza 508-325-6265 • 7 Daves Street in Bayberry Court, Nantucket Commons Full menu served continuously • closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Open 7 days: Tues.-Sat. from 11:30 am - 9 pm; Sun. & Mon. 11:30 am-8 pm restaurant seating and full menu offered for takeout Hot Italian Entrees from $12.95 • Hot & Cold Subs from $8.00 Large pizza (18”) from $17.75; Small pizza (12”) from $11.75 beer & wine • MC, Visa, Discover accepted • families welcome • parking for full color photos go to www.yesterdaysisland.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop All the products you love at a new location Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, NEW hot lunches

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

Nantucket Cookie Company

508-228-5814 Open daily; we ship anywhere 2 Broad St., Steamboat Wharf See calendar of events for special Cookie Decorating Events Small batch cookies from scratch www.nantucketcookie.net THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! See Calendar of Events for Cookie Decorating days.

Brewers Cisco Brewers

www.ciscobrewers.com At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Open Mon-Sat from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday from noon to 6. Call for information and to book a tour.

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street LDosJ*

THE ROSE & CROWN SEAFOOD PUB is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Not only do they offer a great menu with the freshest food at affordable prices, but their specialty drinks can’t be beat! And at 10 pm, the fun and frolic begins, with DJs, poker nights, karaoke every Thursday night, dance parties, and live jazz on Thursday. They have the largest TVs in town to watch football. THE ROSE & CROWN is the hottest spot in downtown Nantucket! www.theroseandcrown.com

Coffee Shops The Bean

Open daily at 29 Centre Street

Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks

www.nantucketcoffee.com THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters. A variety of teas,

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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Takeout Creative, casual cuisine

41 Main Street BLDJ*

Welcome to ARNO’S 54th year of casual dining on cobblestoned Main Street. Unique to ARNO’S is the overlapping of menus and continuous food service from 10am until closing.

Between 11 and 4, both breakfast and lunch are served. ALL the renowned New England Seafood entrees are offered as well as Clam Chowder, Lobster Roll, Organic Salads, Grilled Cheese, BLT, Burgers, and Panini. Seafoods are baked, broiled, fried, grilled, pan-seared, poached and sauteed. At ARNO’S you can have confidence in fried seafoods from state-ofthe-art fryolators that continuously filter the purest, healthiest oil available. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are prepared with excellence and the entire menu is available for takeout. From Hy-Line Ferries just follow cobblestoned Main Street to ARNO’S on the right side. From Steamboat Ferries take first left (Easy Street), then fourth right (Main Street).

Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm

www.bartlettsfarm.com, 508-228-9403

Open every day 10am-6pm thru Dec. 21.

Reopening on Jan. 9, 2014, Mon.-Sat.: 10am-6pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

(Closed Thanksgiving.)

33 Bartlett Farm Road BLDJ

Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds.

BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers.

Breakfast, Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm 2 Dinner, Wed-Sun 5:30-9pm; Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

Brand new look... same fun atmosphere!

Always family friendly!

23 South Water St. • 508-228-2595 www.theroseandcrown.com

508-228-8470 9 Centre Street BLDd J

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite!They serve bountiful breakfasts, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available.

MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.nantucketbistro.com

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Light Food & Take-Out

Centre Street Bistro 508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Open daily from 11:30am to 10pm, 1am on weekends Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks.

Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters or order from their website.

Arno’s

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP’s new location at 17-1/2 Old South Road. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread and rolls. Come inside & be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries.

Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take some Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. www.nantucketbakeshop.com

Open Mon.-Sat. 10-7; Sun. 12-6 Beers brewed with the finest ingredients

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www.thedownyflake.com, 508-228-4533

Donuts, baked goods, breakfast, & lunch to go Open daily 6 am to 2 pm; till 12 noon on Sundays

18 Sparks Avenue BLJ

Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere.

Breakfast is served until 2 p.m. daily (til noon on Sundays). Take-out is available.

Easy Street Cantina One Nibble & You’re Hooked!

Full Breakfast served all day

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

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

Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. Call for hours.

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Siam to Go

the outdoor patio provides the perfect romantic setting. The impressive wine list has been recognized with a prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine. AMERICAN SEASONS is conveniently located on Centre Street, just a short walk from virtually all major hotels and guest houses. Come discover for yourself why we have been described as “a legend in the making.” www.americanseasons.com

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

Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant

508-228-SIAM (7426) Monday-Friday 11am-8:30pm; Saturday 4pm-8:30pm, closed Sunday inside Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane www.siamtogonantucket.com Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-9pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct; Nantucket Commons

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Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice.

Sushi by Yoshi Serving daily from 11:30 am - 9 pm.

Sushi & classic Japanese dishes

508-228-1801 2 East Chestnut Street LDJ~

A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their new Sushi Bar and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI’s California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack!

Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI’s at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service. BYOB. www.sushibyyoshi.com

Thai House Nantucket Open daily 11am to 9pm Dine in or take out

508-680-1522 Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm 118 Old South Road

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

Markets Annye’s Whole Foods Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat. 9am to 5pm; Sunday 12 to 5pm Complete organic market & prepared meals

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

www.annyes.com Visit ANNYE’S in our new and larger location! You’ll find the best in organic foods, including Niman Ranch meats, free-range chicken, fruits and vegetables, and naturally-farmed wines from Italy, France, and California. Try ANNYE’S fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Purchase tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts, or select from our all-organic bulk foods—grains, nuts, seeds, beans, fruits, and earth-friendly cleaning supplies. ANNYE’S carries the most effective supplements, herbal and homeopathic remedies, as well as skin and hair care products, to keep you feeling and looking great! We’re a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking.

Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Open every day 10am-6pm thru Dec. 21.

Reopening on Jan. 9, 2014, Mon.-Sat.: 10am-6pm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 (Closed Thanksgiving.)

Bartlett Farm Road

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

Restaurants American Seasons 508-228-7111 Dinner and tapas at the bar 5:30 - 10 pm 80 Centre Street Casual fine dining: Zagat’s #1 food rating; reservations suggested Ds* Always near the top of every “not to be missed” list, AMERICAN SEASONS features uniquely imaginative, regional American Cuisine rated #1 by Zagat’s and described as “the most creative food on Nantucket.” The dining room is casual with a touch of elegance, while

508-228-7001 Breakfast 10-4, Lunch 11-4, Dinner Thanksgiving & Stroll 4-9 41 Main St New England Breakfast and Seafood arnosnantucket.com of the Highest Quality at Reasonable Prices.

BLDsJ* Welcome to ARNO’S 54th year of casual dining on cobblestoned Main Street. Unique to ARNO’S is the overlapping of menus and continuous food service from 10am until closing.

Between 11 and 4, both breakfast and lunch are served. ALL the renowned New England Seafood entrees are offered as well as Clam Chowder, Lobster Roll, Organic Salads, Grilled Cheese, BLT, Burgers, and Panini. Seafoods are baked, broiled, fried, grilled, pan-seared, poached and sauteed. At ARNO’S you can have confidence in fried seafoods from state-ofthe-art fryolators that continuously filter the purest, healthiest oil available. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are prepared with excellence in ARNO’s distinctive style. The new 8 draft system includes Whale’s Tale Pale Ale, Lagunitas IPA, Allagash, and Angry Orchard.

Carefully selected wine list. Cocktails are made with premium brand liquors. Signature drinks include Arno’s Bloody Mary, Nantucket Red, Island Punch, Mango Mojito and Martinis. Private function room available. Ultra HD TV. WiFi. Children Menus. From HyLine Ferries just follow cobblestoned Main Street to ARNO’S on the right side. From Steamboat Ferries take first left (Easy Street), then fourth right (Main Street).

Brant Point Grill Stroll Dining: Brunch & Dinner Harborside at the White Elephant

508-325-1320 50 Easton Street BLDos*

Savor dinners with award-winning wines and spectacular views at White Elephant’s BRANT POINT GRILL, the island’s premier steak and seafood restaurant. Once you’ve dined overlooking the harbor, you’ll know why this is the place to come time and time again when on island. The dress is casual whatever time of day or night you stop by. Stroll Weekend Dining: a 4-course holiday dinner for $85 on Fri & Sat, Dec. 6 & 7 from 5:30-10; Sunday Brunch on Dec. 8 from 10 am to 3 pm; Sunday, Dec. 8 from 5:30 pm is half-price a la carte dinner. www.brantpointgrill.com

The Breeze Bar & Cafe

508-228-4730 Celebrate the Holidays with Us! at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street New England Coastal Cuisine & Family Favorites www.breezebarandcafe.com Why not dine out during Thanksgiving, Christmas Stroll, Christmas and/or New Year’s and leave the cooking to us at Breeze Bar and Cafe! As the year winds down, savor our Special Holiday Menus especially prepared by our Executive Chef, Steven Haverson. Be sure to make your reservations early and celebrate the festive holiday season with family and friends or business associates. Visit our website to get a taste of our wonderful array of holiday menus. And of course, don’t miss the New Year’s Eve Black and White Masked Ball this year! Breeze Bar and Cafe has a spectacular lineup of new offerings ready…Just in time to kick off the holiday season!

Centre Street Bistro

508-228-8470 Breakfast, Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm 29 Centre Street Dinner, Wed-Sun 5:30-9pm; Closed Mondays & Tuesdays BLDd J “Eat and happiness will follow!” www.nantucketbistro.com

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted.

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30 am-9 pm 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport www.CrosswindsNantucket.com Big portions & great food at the best prices

“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series and the longtime island favorite, Hutch’s Diner. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists.

Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds.

Downyflake

508-228-4533 Breakfast daily 6 am to 2 pm (Sun. till noon); Lunch Mon-Sat, 11 am to 2 pm 18 Sparks Avenue BLJ

Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere.

Breakfast is served until 2 p.m. daily (‘til noon on Sundays), and lunch is offered from 11 am to 2 pm. Take-out is available. www.thedownyflake.com

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Dune Bar opens at 5 pm; Dinner 6-10 pm

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508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

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

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 BLDJ

Open daily! One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Call for hours. corner of Easy & Broad sts.

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

EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room. Fun, Fast, Family Food.

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily 27 Fairgrounds Road LDsJ Affordable Family Dining: Surrounded by Friends and Family!

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials, Early Birds and a different All You Can Eat every night. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. www.thefaregrounds.com/

Fifty-Six Union 508-228-6135 Dinner Tues-Sat from 5:30pm; Bar opens at 5 pm 56 Union Street Now accepting bookings for Thanksgiving, Stroll, and Christmas parties!

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

FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it. www.fiftysixunion.com

foood for here & there www.fooods.com, 508-228-4291 Open daily at 10:30 am for lunch, dinner, & snacks 149 Lower Orange Street Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Etc. LDd J foood for here and there is the place to go for great food at reasonable prices. Rated the Best Pizza on Nantucket, fooods serves small, medium, large, and deep dish pizzas at the lowest price on the island. At FOOODS FOR HERE & THERE you can have a quick lunch for under $6.00. We also offer specialty pizzas, including Mexican, Summer White, and Tropic Rocky, a variety of sandwiches and subs on freshly baked rolls, delicious salads, burgers, lasagna, spicy wings, and more! Stop in our casual and fun location at Lower Orange Street.

Island Kitchen

508-228-2639 Breakfast 7am-2pm; Lunch 11am-3pm; Dinner 5-9pm Tues-Sat 1 Chin’s Way

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presented. Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. E.J. and Robin Harvey, Chef/Owner. www.theseagrille.com

Siam to Go Monday-Friday 11am-8:30pm Saturday 4pm-8:30pm, closed Sunday

508-228-SIAM (7426) inside Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane

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

Sophie T’s Pizza

www.sophietspizza.com, 508-325-6265

Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-9pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct; Nantucket Commons

Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.LDd *Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice.

Sushi by Yoshi Serving daily from 11:30 am - 9 pm.

Sushi & classic Japanese dishes

508-228-1801 2 East Chestnut Street LDJ~

A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their new Sushi Bar and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI’s California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack!

Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI’s at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service. BYOB. www.sushibyyoshi.com

Thai House Nantucket Open daily 11am to 9pm Dine in or take out

508-680-1522 Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm 118 Old South Road

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

Seafood Sayle’s Seafood Open daily year-round Fresh Nantucket seafood & takeout seafood platters

508-228-4599 99 Washington Street Ext. J~

ISLAND KITCHEN is a new Nantucket restaurant with fresh, local, reasonably priced, and healthy American fare sourced from the finest of ingredients and prepared with expertise

by Chef Patrick Ridge. Breakfast and lunch are served 7 days a week, dinner is served from Tues-Sat, and all menu items are available for takeout. ISLAND KITCHEN can also provide full service catering for your special events. www.NantucketIslandKitchen.com

SAYLE’S SEAFOOD, just a 5-minute walk from town on Washington Street extension, carries the widest variety of fresh fish and shellfish available. We have bluefish, flounder, swordfish, Nantucket bay scallops, steamers, shrimp, crab, mussels, and much more—all the basics for a great picnic or clambake. SAYLE’S will also prepare a seafood feast to go— perfect for the boat, beach, or relaxing dinner at home. If you’re visiting for the day, we’ll cook a lobster to order for you to eat at the beach or on the boat ride home. We also cater to boat basin visitors.

Rose & Crown

Souza’s Seafood

Open daily from 11:30am to 10 m, 1am on weekends

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with recession busting prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger). Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. www.theroseandcrown.com

The Seagrille 508-325-5700 Serving lunch & dinner Mon-Sat $9 Bar Menu Thurs, Fri, & Sat from 9-10pm 45 Sparks Avenue Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and

Nantucket Bay Scallops Fresh Daily!

Open 9am-7pm with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane J~

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

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12:30 to 1:30 PM - Special Stroll Tour with Ara’s Van Tours Enjoy storytelling of old + new Nantucket holidays. Caroling by van. Walk on the sand to Brant Point Lighthouse! $20 per person. For details, contact Ara’s Van Tours at 508-228-1951.

12:30 to 2 PM - Nantucket “Sleigh Ride” Shuttles Shuttles take Strollers to various mid-island locations, including Marine Home Center, Bartlett’s Farm, and Cisco Brewery on a set route. Departs at 12:30, 1:15, 2:00 pm from Greenhound Building, 12 Washington St. $20. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

1 to 3 PM - Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit with Children Doors close promptly at 3pm. Jared Coffin House, Broad Street. Organized by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce.

1 to 2 PM - Nancy Thayer Book Signing Meet Nantucket author Nancy Thayer, whose new book ‘A Nantucket Christmas’ was published in October. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate & Nancy will sign your book. Atheneum front porch, 1 India St. 1 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

1 to 1:45 PM - Stroll Main StreetStage Entertainment Performances by Nantucket Boys & Girls Club Choir, Jacob Butler, Victorian Carolers, PJ Moody, Accidentals & Naturals, and more. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

1 to 2 PM - Book Signing with James Sulzer Nantucket author James Sulzer will be present to sign copies of his new novel, “The Voice at the Door,” about a fateful meeting in Emily Dickinson’s life.

Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 1 PM - Victorian Carolers Perform at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street.

1 to 3 PM - Magical Talking Tree Talk to the Christmas tree at the top of Main Street, and the tree will talk back! Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

1:50 PM - Nantucket and The Civil War Gather at Federal & India Sts (by Atheneum fence) for 2pm start of this 2/3mile, 90-min walking tour that features Nantucket’s dynamic role in the American Civil War from 1716-1865. $15; Seniors (65+) and teens: $10.

Children 7-12: $5. No credit cards. 508-332-0953.

2 PM - Holiday Concert Enjoy holiday music from faculty and students of the Nantucket Community Music Center. Suggested admission: $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens.

School-age children free. Coffin School, 4 Winter St. 2 to 3 PM - Book Signing with Julia Miner Artist & architect Julia Miner will sign copies of the children’s book, “The Lighthouse Santa,” in which her illustrations accompany the story by Sara Hoagland Hunter. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 2 to 3:30 PM - Raven’s History Walk: A Step Back in Time Learn all about the founding settlers, Quakerism on Nantucket, the development of whaling, the effect of the American Revolution and War of 1812, and the tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $5.

508-257-4586. Meet at The Hub, Main & Federal Sts. 2 to 6 PM - Family Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies for the holiday in the Nantucket Cookie Company at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

2:30 to 3:30 PM - Special Stroll Tour with Ara’s Van Tours Enjoy storytelling of old + new Nantucket holidays. Caroling by van. Walk on the sand to Brant Point Lighthouse! $20 per person. For details, contact Ara’s Van Tours at 508-228-1951.

3 to 3:45 PM - Reading: “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” John Knox-Johnston reads Dylan Thomas’ classic Christmas tale.

Cosponsored with Theatre Workshop Nantucket. Free admission. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. 3 to 4 PM - Book Signing with Meg Nolan Author Meg Nolan will sign copies of “Caribbean Hideaways: Discovering Enchanting Rooms & Private Villas.” Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 3 to 5 PM - Santa’s Nantucket Reds Wine Tasting Sample some of Santa’s Favorite Red Wines as you are strolling around town.

Sure to be Winter Warmers + Winners. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach

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Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 4 PM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

4 to 5 PM - Tour of Cisco Brewery A behind the scenes tour of the operations of the brewery, distillery and winery. $20, includes samples of products & a tasting glass. 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 4 to 5 PM - Book Signing with Chris Matthews Author and host of NBC’s Hardball, Chris Matthews will sign copies of “Tip & the Gipper: When Politics Worked.” Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St. 4:30 to 5:30 PM - Free Concert with The Shingles: Live Reunion Original, acoustic music performed by some of Nantucket’s finest, back together again for a single show. The Shingles’ set list combines Folk & Bluegrass classics with original compositions. Atheneum, 1 India St. 4:45 to 5:15 PM - Caroling on Main Street Join the Victorian Carolers for a Stroll sing-a-long at the top of Main Street.

Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce.

4:50 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk Voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” 3 years. Stroll down darkened streets to the town’s 5 most haunted locations on a 1-mi, 80-min walk. Meet at Federal & India Streets (by Atheneum fence) for 5pm departure. $15.

Seniors (65+) & teens: $10. Kids (7-12): $5. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

5 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

5 to 6:30 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town “Best Walks in New England” Boston Globe. Hear stories of strange events that happened in Nantucket. Learn how to be a Ghost Hunter. For age 5-10; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Adults $15, KIds $10. Meet at Main & Federal Sts. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

5 to 8 PM - Stroll Weekend Reception Enjoy refreshments, an open studio, and a special discount at Jessica Hicks Jewelry Gallery, 2 Union St, steps off Main St. 5 PM - Cocktails & a Classic in The Dreamland Harborview Room Reception with cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres; at 6:30 pm a screening of 1947s “Miracle on 34th Street” in the Dreamland Theatre, 17 So. Water St. 5:30 to 10 PM - Holiday Weekend Celebration at BPG A four-course holiday stroll dinner featuring a selection of Chef Fred’s favorite winter dishes. Dinner is $85/person. BPG, 50 Easton St. 5:30 to 10 PM - Stroll Dinner at Breeze Bar & Cafe Three-course Stroll Dinner at Breeze Bar and Cafe for $59. Regular menu also available. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.

7 to 8:30 PM - The Raven’s Night Ghost Walk “Best Walks in New England” The Boston Globe. Hear about Nantucket history & ghostly encounters: a sea captain who vowed never to leave his house, mysterious pictures from Mill Street. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

Meet at The Hub, Main & Federal Sts. 508-257-4586.

7:30 to 9 PM - Free Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s astronomers for a telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk St Ext., weather permitting.

8 to 10:30 PM - Bob Lehman Trio Performing live in the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 DJ Night with DJ Bri Guy at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 8:20 AM - Radiant Nantucket Non-Stop Exercise Walk Gather at the park at Main & Fair sts for the 8:30am departure of this 2-mi, 45-min walk with historic commentary past beautiful Main St. mansions, out to the windmill, and back into town. $10. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 9:50 AM - Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Nantucket Led by the runner-up in the Nantucket History Bowl. Meet in front of the Jared Coffin House (Centre and Broad) for the 10am departure of this 2/3-mile, 90minute tour. $15 adults; $10 seniors 65+ and teens; $5 kids 7-12. Cash only.

No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953.

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10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm.

10 AM - Sunday Brunch at Brant Point Grill Adults: $75, children 6-12: $25, Children 4-5: $10, Children 3 and under: free.

BPG, 50 Easton St. 10 AM to 3 PM - Family Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies for the holidays in the Nantucket Cookie Company at Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad sts. 508-228-5418.

4 to 7 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit & Benefit More than 100 creches from around the world. Suggested donation $6, benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10 AM to 6 PM - Stroll Weekend Special Reduced prices on The Nantucket Watch, exclusively at Pageo, 46 Main St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Holiday Sale at Made on Nantucket Featuring prints by Jack Brown and Marilyn Chamberlain and other surprises!

Made on Nantucket, 9 and 18 Old South Wharf.

10 AM to 6 PM - Free Tote with Purchase Buy $40 of books or gifts at Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad St. or Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main St. and get a free tote.

10:30 AM to 12 PM - Children’s Pirate & Ghost Ship Walk “Best Walks in New England” –Boston Globe. Join Pirate Robin & her parrot on a walk to Brant Point Lighthouse & hear legends of infamous pirates & strange tales of mysterious ghost ships. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults $15, Children $10. Reservations: 508-257-4586. Meet outside of The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. 12 to 1 PM - Wreath Class Decorate and take home a balsam wreath! Fee: $55. The Hayloft at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 12 to 3 PM - “It’s All in Good Cheer” Drawing Sample our Wassail and enter the drawing for a Silver Champagne Bucket stock full of goodies (valued over $250)! Drawing at 5pm today! (Need not be present to win). Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach Street. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 12 to 3 PM - Stroll Brunch at Breeze Bar & Cafe Prix fixe Stroll brunch at Breeze Bar and Cafe for $35 starting at 12 noon. The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street.

1 PM - Football Sunday Join us for NFL football on our big screens! Pats play Browns at home at 1.

At the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. 1 PM - Metropolitan Opera “Tosca” Showing in the Dreamland Main Theater, 17 S. Water St. HD Live. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office.

1:50 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Find out how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Williams & others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3-mi, 90-min stroll thru Nantucket.

Meet at Federal & India Sts, by Atheneum fence for the 2pm departure.

Adults: $15; 65+ & teens: $10. 7-12: $5. Cash only. 508-332-0953.

2 to 4 PM - Free Poetry Reading with Jade Sylvan Jade Sylvan is an award-winning poet and nonfiction writer whose poetry & essays have been published in journals, websites, & magazines. Cosponsored with Spoken Word Nantucket. Atheneum, 1 India St. 2 PM - Holiday String Jubilee Enjoy holiday music from Cape Cod & Nantucket String students of Shawn Verfaille. Brought to you by the Nantucket Community Music Center.

Suggested admission: $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens. School-age children free. Coffin School, 4 Winter St. 2 PM - A Celebration on Ice Skate through the holidays and enjoy fun for the whole family! Exhibition featuring the Island Waves and Ice Mates at 2. Stay and skate with Santa at 3:15! $6 youth, $10 adult. Skate rentals included! 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

2 to 3:30 PM - Raven’s History Walk: A Step Back in Time Learn about the founding settlers, the impact of Quakerism, the development of whaling, the effect of the American Revolution & War of 1812, & tragedy of the whaling ship Essex. Adults $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $5. 508-257-

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4586. Meet at The Hub, Main & Federal Sts. 3 to 5 PM -Cisco Sunday Tasting Experience Share the essence of your summer-loving Cisco experiences as you sip & savor in the Spirit of Stroll. Join Mike Harter, Official Wine Guy from Nantucket Winery, as he tastes you through his hand-selected holiday favorites from the local winery + seasonal Cisco beers. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant & the Nantucket Hotel.

Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 3 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

4:50 PM - The Nantucket Ghost Walk Voted “Best Walking Tour on Nantucket” 3 years in a row. Stroll down darkened streets to the town’s 5 most haunted locations on this 1-mi, 80-min walk. Gather at Federal & India Streets (by Atheneum fence) for 5pm departure. Adults: $15. 65+ & teens: $10. Kids 7-12: $5. Cash only. No reservations necessary. 508-332-0953.

5 to 6:30 PM - Children’s Ghost Hunt in Nantucket Town “Best Walks in New England” Boston Globe. Meet your guide & her raven & hear stories of strange events. Learn how to be a Ghost Hunter. For ages 510; kids must be accompanied by adult. Adults $15, kids $10. Meet at Main & Federal Sts. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

5:30 to 10 PM - Half Price A La Carte Dinner Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street, before they close for the season.

7 to 8:30 PM - The Raven’s Night Ghost Walk “Best Walks in New England” The Boston Globe. Hear about Nantucket history & ghostly encounters: a sea captain who vowed never to leave his house, mysterious pictures from Mill St. Adults $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10.

Meet at The Hub, Main & Federal Sts. 508-257-4586.

8 to 10:30 PM - Bob Lehman Trio Performing live in the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

2:30 PM - Kids on Ice at Nantucket Ice Free after school skating on Mondays for grades 1-12. 1 Backus Lane.

6:30 PM - Poker Night At the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10:15 to 11 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-6 Limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class with Kris Feeney $10. Free for teens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6 to 7:30 PM - Wine Class: Mastering Matches Discover how wine and food interacts with a wine & food pairing exercise to explore how to better balance your dishes to match the wine and will sample wine & food combinations. $30. Reservations: wineguy@ciscobrewers.com or 415-548-0374 . Taught by Certified Wine Educator and Sommelier Rebecca Chapa at Nantucket Vineyard, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 8:15 AM - Parent & Tot Skating A positive first skating experience for a small child and their favorite skating companion. Fun and games on the ice. Please pre-register at Nantucket Ice. 228-2516. 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10:15 to 10:45 AM - Free Dance(sing) Movement, Ages 10-24 mos Limited to first 15 kids + caregiver. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 11 to 11:45 AM - Free Dance(sing) Movement, Ages 2-3 Years Limited to first 15 kids + caregiver. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St.

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11 AM to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3 to 4 PM - Free Dance(sing) Yoga, Ages 6+ Years Beginner’s yoga. Limited to first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 4 to 7 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit & Benefit More than 100 creches from around the world. Suggested donation $6, benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 5:30 to 6:30 PM - World Wide Voices Book Group: Poetry Night Bring a poem to share with the group. The program is free of charge and open to all. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Workshop Bring your own project & we’ll help each other. Beginners welcome.

Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8 PM - Book Talk with Author Jim Sulzer Sulzer discusses “The Voice At The Door” at the Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. The novel brings to life a seminal relationship in Emily Dickinson’s life that has, until now, remained shrouded in abstractions.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 10 to 10:30 AM - Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories, songs & play. Program limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10:45 to 11:15 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 mos Limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. . Atheneum, 1 India St. 2:30 PM - Kids on Ice for Age 4 to Grade 3 Free after school skating. Nantucket Ice, Backus Lane.

3 to 4 PM - Kids’ Yoga, Ages 4-7 Dynamic environment with certified yoga teacher Ariel Marcoux. Children learn poses & explore breathing techniques. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 4 to 7 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit Suggested donation $6, benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance Program.

Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. continued on page 51

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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE ▲

VESTAL STREET OBSERVATORY: 3 Vestal Street Established in 1908. View an outdoor scale model of the solar system, learn how to operate a sundial, and observe some sunspots. Learn about modern astronomy in our permanent indoor exhibit. Seasonal daily tour at 2pm.

● NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

MITCHELL HOUSE: 1 Vestal Street Built in 1790, tour what is now a museum dedicated to astronomer Maria Mitchell and her family. See artifacts from their daily life in the 19th century.

Open mid-June to Labor Day for guided tours, 10am-4pm.

WHALING MUSEUM: 13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, and visit the fully restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory. On-going exhibits and films offered.

10am-5pm daily.

NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM: Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activity for kids, a cross between a classic natural history museum, a zoo, and a science center. It is a great place to learn about the plants, animals, and birds of Nantucket. Open mid-June to Labor Day. THE AQUARIUM: 28 Washington Street The Aquarium displays local Nantucket species and is an excellent place to learn about the amazing sealife around the island. Displays are always changing and range from crabs and shellfish to fish and eels. Seasonal.

Please visit www.mmo.org for more information

OLDEST HOUSE: 16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

● OLDEST HOUSE

OLD GAOL: 15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

PUBLIC BOAT RAMP

GREATER LIGHT: 8 Howard Street Originally a livestock barn dating to the late 18th century, it was transformed into a summer home and art studio by Gertrude and Hanna Monaghan in the 1930’s. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

CHILDREN’S BEACH

STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY

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FIRE HOSE CART HOUSE: 8 Gardner Street Built in 1886 after the Great Fire, and restored in 2012, this is the last remaining 19th century fire house on the island. Artifacts from Nantucket’s firefighting history are on display. Open daily 11am-4pm for self-guided tour.

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

● WHALING MUSEUM

HYLINE

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▲ ATHENEUM ST. MARY’S METHODIST CHURCH

▲ PACIFIC

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1800 HOUSE: 4 Mill Street Built in 1805, the historic mansion now offers arts & crafts classes taught using traditional techniques.

CLUB

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RESEARCH LIBRARY

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FIRE HOSE CART HOUSE

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3 BRICKS

OBSERVATORY

NHA RESEARCH LIBRARY: 7 Fair Street Open Mon 10am-4pm, Tue 11am-4pm, Thu-Fri 10am-4pm.

Please visit www.nha.org for more information

UNITARIAN CHURCH

● OLD GAOL

QUAKER MEETING HOUSE: 7 Fair Street Constructed by the Society of Friends as a school in 1838, the island’s last surviving Quaker Meeting House. Open during library hours.

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GREATER LIGHT

●HADWEN HOUSE

HADWEN HOUSE: 96 Main Street A sign of the golden era of whaling, the house is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1845 by whaling merchant and silver retailer William Hadwen. Open on Historic House Walking Tour.

▲ ST. PAUL’S

AQUARIUM

■ TOWN PIER

▲ CIVIL WAR MONUMENT

MITCHELL HOUSE

FRANCIS STREET BEACH

■ NATURAL SCIENCE

●1800 HOUSE ▲ LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM

OLD MILL

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AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE

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▲ OTHER HISTORICAL POINTS OF INTEREST BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE: 2 Easton Street First erected in 1746, America's second oldest lighthouse and at 26 feet tall, the shortest in New England.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 62 Centre Street Originally built in 1725, dismantled and moved to its this site in 1765. The current tower was added in 1968. Climb the tower for a view of the town & harbor, seasonal.

NANTUCKET ATHENEUM: 1 India Street Books, periodicals, dvds and also a collection of art and artifacts on display from Nantucket’s history. Closed Sun & Mon.

PACIFIC CLUB: Lower Main Street Once the warehouse of merchant William Rotch, look for the quarterboard naming his 3 Nantucket ships. In 1859, a group of former whaling captains bought it and gathered to play cribbage & tell tales of days at sea.

ST MARY’S CHURCH: 3 Federal Street Built in 1897.

METHODIST CHURCH: 2 Centre Street Built in 1831.

THREE BRICKS: 93, 95 & 97 Main Street Identical brick mansions built between 1836-38 by whaling merchant Joseph Starbuck for his sons. Now privately owned.

CIVIL WAR MONUMENT: Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. ST PAUL’S CHURCH: 20 Fair Street Built in 1897.

AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE: 29 York Street Built in 1827, the nation’s second oldest still standing building that was erected by free Africans for their own use.

UNITARIAN CHURCH: 11 Orange Street Built in 1809, houses the town clock and the 1810 Portuguese bell.

LIGHTSHIP BASKET MUSEUM: 49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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5:30 PM - Dinner & A Movie at Breeze Bar & Cafe Purchase dinner any night at the Breeze Bar & Cafe (in The Nantucket Hotel) and enjoy reduced price movie tickets ($9 ticket) for that evening at the Starlight or Dreamland. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Chicago-style jazz band plays live at the Rose & Crown, 23 So Water St. 9 to 10 PM - $9 for 9 at The SeaGrille Bar menu items are just $9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 45 Sparks Ave. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25. Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10 AM to 7 PM - Holiday Cheer Join the artists at Sosebee Studio & Gallery for some holiday cheer & see the new Group Show. 8 Washington Street, 1 block from Main.

11 AM to 2 PM - Trunk Show at Sosebee Gallery Featuring Coastal Charms / Nantucket Diamond Jewelry. Make your own very special necklace while relaxing in our upstairs studio. Refreshments and double red tickets! 8 Washington Street, 1 block from Main Street.

12 to 5 PM - ‘Seeing Red on Ticket Double Day’ Wine Tasting Get double tickets for every $25 spent this day, so why not make it a doubly good experience? Sip on a selection of unique Red Wine Selections with an interactive wine education while you shop. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

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3:30 to 4:15 PM - Free Dance(sing) Movement, Ages 3-5 Years Limited to first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 4 to 7 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit & Benefit More than 100 creches from around the world. Suggested donation $6, benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 5 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

6 to 7 PM - Free Pajamas & Pizza Story Time Pizza, pajamas & stories for families with kids age 5 and younger. Co-sponsored with the Community Network for Children. Call the CNC at 508-2287285 x1166 to register. Atheneum Gallery 1 India Street.

6 to 9 PM - Live Entertainment at Breeze Bar & Cafe Our cozy fire pits on our all-season deck are waiting for you. Enjoy live piano music by Matt Hutchinson. Relax, sip a cocktail or dine off our fall Dinner Menu. Reservations: 508-228-4730. 77 Easton St. 7 to 9 PM - Free Film: “The Island President” Cosponsored with Sustainable Nantucket. Atheneum, 1 India St. 9 to 10 PM - $9 for 9 at The SeaGrille Bar menu items are just $9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 45 Sparks Ave.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 9 AM to 6 PM - Home for the Holidays Event A gift from your Chamber to our community. This special day features Double Red Tickets—participating merchants serving refreshments and handing out 2 red tickets for every $25 spent—Santa visits, & more.

9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 9:15 AM to 6 PM - December Delight Crafts & gift market in Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Rd. 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 4 PM - “No Room at the Inn” Creche Exhibit More than 100 creches from around the world. Suggested donation $6, benefits the Nantucket Rental Assistance. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. continued on page 52

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10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10 AM to 6 PM - Free Tote with Purchase Buy $40 of books or gifts at Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad St. or Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main St. and get a free tote.

10 AM to 7 PM - Holiday Cheer Join the artists at Sosebee Studio & Gallery for some holiday cheer & see the new Group Show. 8 Washington Street, 1 block from Main St. 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Free Kids’ Holiday Workshop For ages 6-10. Artists Association, One Gardner Perry Lane.

11 AM to 2 PM - Trunk Show at Sosebee Gallery Join the artists at Sosebee Studio & Gallery for a trunk show featuring Coastal Charms and Nantucket Diamond Jewelry. Make your own very special necklace while relaxing in our upstairs studio. Refreshments and double red tickets! 8 Washington Street, 1 block from Main St. 12 to 1:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

1 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

1 PM - “50 Years of NT” at The Dreamland Theatre The National Theatre presents National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage, featuring the best British actors for an evening of performances, broadcast live from London to cinemas around the world. 17 S. Water St. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office.

2 to 5 PM - “Stroll on Inn” Tour of Island Inns Free tours & refreshments. Home for the Holidays Event. Contact Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce for list of participating inns.

4 PM - NCMC Community Band Enjoy “A Blue Christmas” by the Nantucket Community Music Center’s community band. Suggested admission: $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens.

School-age children free. Dreamland, 17 S. Water St. 4 PM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

5 to 8 PM - A Night of Holiday Magic Music, storytelling, and holiday crafts set against the backdrop of the beautiful Festival of Trees. During the final portion of the program, the museum lights will be lowered & guests can stroll through the museum to enjoy the shimmering trees. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 5 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

6 to 7:30 PM - Free Stargazing Night with Maria Mitchell Assoc.

Join MMA astronomers for a tour of the starry sky and telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Hot chocolate, cider, & cookies.

Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting.

6 to 8 PM - Saturday Evening Kids’ Club at Breeze Bar & Cafe Bring the family to dinner; after the kids have eaten, they can join activities at a free supervised Kid’s Club while you sip a cocktail or linger over dinner.

Age 3 (toilet trained)-preteen. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

9 to 10 PM - $9 for 9 at The SeaGrille Bar menu items are just $9 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 45 Sparks Ave. 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 DJ Night with DJ Bri Guy at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

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11 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch with Live Music Enjoy a la Carte Brunch music by pianist Matt Hutchinson from noon to 3 p.m.

Sit by the cozy fire pits on all-season deck! Breeze Bar & Cafe, at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

1 PM - Football Sunday Pats play Dolphins on our big screens! Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. 1 to 4 PM - Japanese Book Binding Workshop Explore the art of Japanese book making with AAN textile artist, Miki Lovett.

Using decorative paper from Miki’s own hand-made supply ($2 per sheet), and other beautiful papers, learn this ages-old art form. Artists Association, One Gardner Perry Lane. Class fee $70. Register at www.Nantucketarts.org 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3 PM - “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Travel with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this marvelously told story, complete with music. Tickets $30/$20 for under 13 at theatreworkshop.com. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street.

4 PM - Holiday Choral Festival Enjoy a Holiday Choral Festival by the Nantucket Community Music Center.

Suggested admission: $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens. School-age children free. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 9 AM to 5 PM - Tour of Lights Nominate your favorite house illuminated for the holidays. Winners will be announced on Friday, Dec.19. Maps of participating homes & ballots at Nantucket Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

2:30 PM - Kids on Ice at Nantucket Ice Free after school skating on Thursdays for grades 1-12. 1 Backus Lane.

6:30 PM - Poker Night At the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

4 to 5 PM - Town Association Meeting The Nantucket Town Association will hold its monthly meeting to discuss downtown issues. All are invited. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class with Kris Feeney $10. Free for teens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6 to 7:30 PM - Wine Class: Holiday Wine Cocktails In this class you will taste a series of wines & discuss how to balance wines with spice, acidity, & spirits to make wine cocktails to wow your guests. $30 pp. Reservations: wineguy@ciscobrewers.com or 415-548-0374. Taught by Certified Wine Educator and Sommelier Rebecca Chapa at Nantucket Vineyard, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 8:15 AM - Parent & Tot Skating at Nantucket Ice A positive first skating experience for small children and their favorite skating companion. Pre-register: 228-2516. 1 Backus Lane.

9 AM to 5 PM - Tour of Lights Nominate your favorite house illuminated for the holidays. Winners will be announced on Friday, Dec.19. Maps of participating homes & ballots at Nantucket Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

11 AM to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Workshop We’ll make squares to send to the Knit-a Square project for AIDS orphans of Africa. Also bring your own project & we’ll help each other. Beginners welcome. Atheneum, 1 India St.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 10 to 10:30 AM - Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories, songs & play. Program limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St.

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10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10:45 to 11:15 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 mos Limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets 10am at the Children’s Desk.

Atheneum, 1 India St. 2:30 PM - Kids on Ice at Nantucket Ice Free after school skating for age 4 to grade 3. 1 Backus Lane.

3 to 4 PM - Kids’ Yoga, Ages 4-7 Dynamic environment with certified yoga teacher Ariel Marcoux. Children learn poses & explore breathing techniques. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 5:30 PM - Dinner & A Movie at The Breeze Bar & Cafe Purchase dinner any night at the Breeze(in The Nantucket Hotel) and enjoy reduced price movie tickets ($9 per adult ) for that evening at the Starlight or Dreamland theaters. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

6 to 7 PM - Free Drop-in English Classes Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced English. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 7 PM - Teen Advisory Board Meeting Monthly meeting for the members of the Atheneum Teen Advisory Board.

Interested teens (ages 12-18) are welcome! Book talk, events update, future planning, & pizza. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Chicago-style jazz band live at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

10 AM to 6 PM - Free Tote with Purchase Buy $40 of books or gifts at Nantucket Bookworks, 25 Broad St. or Mitchell’s Book Corner on Main St. and get a free tote.

12 to 2:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3:30 to 5 PM - Free Holiday Workshop for Ages 6-10 Join the AAN for a fun afternoon filled with holiday crafts and treats! Please call the AAN to register, 508-228-0722. Artists Association, 1 Gardner Perry Ln. 6 to 9 PM - Live Entertainment at Breeze Bar & Cafe Our cozy fire pits on our all-season deck are waiting for you at Breeze Bar and Cafe, 77 Easton St. Live piano music by Matt Hutchinson. Relax, sip a cocktail or dine. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

11 to 11:45 AM - Ravenous Reptiles It’s cold outside, but snakes & turtles in the Science Museum are warm & happy. And hungry! Bring the family to see them eat & learn how they survive in the wild. Pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org 12 to 1:20 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3 to 5 PM - ONEHOPE Wine | Winter Solstice Wine Tasting Give back a little this holiday season? ONEHOPE is a social enterprise that integrates causes into products and services to make a social impact. Their

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award winning Wine Portfolio makes an impact with every bottle sold by donating half of the profits to partner causes. Taste them all & choose based on the flavor profile and charity that it supports! Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach Street, near the White Elephant and the Nantucket Hotel. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 4 PM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

6 to 8 PM - Saturday Evening Kids’ Club at Breeze Bar & Cafe Bring the family to dinner; after the kids have eaten, they can join activities at a free supervised Kid’s Club while you sip a cocktail or linger over dinner.

Age 3 (toilet trained)-preteen. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 DJ Night with DJ Bri Guy at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 9:15 AM - Ara’s Van Tours See historic homes, waterfront, windmill, lighthouses & more. Ara stops for photos. Call for pickup: 508-228-1951. Also at 10:30, 12:15pm 10 AM - Gail’s Tour See Nantucket thru the eyes of a 6th generation islander. $25 Pickup at Visitor Services, 25 Federal St. 508-257-6557. Again at 1pm & 3pm 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

11 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch with Live Music A la Carte Brunch with music by pianist Matt Hutchinson noon until 3 p.m.

Sit by the cozy fire pits on our all-season deck! Breeze Bar & Cafe, at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 9:30 AM to 12 PM - Breakfast Skate Breakfast treats. Coupons accepted. $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM to 6 PM - Cashmere Sale at Johnston’s Cashmere Up to 50% off storewide. 4 Federal St. 508-228-5450.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 - MERRY CHRISTMAS! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

5:30 PM - Dinner & A Movie at Breeze Bar & Cafe Enjoy dinner at the Breeze (in The Nantucket Hotel) & get reduced price movie tickets ($9) for that evening at Starlight or Dreamland. 508-228-4730.

6 to 7 PM - Free Drop-in English Classes Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced English. Atheneum, 1 India St.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

6 to 9 PM - Live Entertainment at Breeze Bar & Cafe Our cozy fire pits on our all-season deck are waiting for you at Breeze Bar and Cafe, 77 Easton St. Live piano music by Matt Hutchinson. Relax, sip a cocktail or dine. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. continued on page 54

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10:30 AM - Teen Breakfast Club + Movie For members of the Teen Advisory Board. Register at antucketatheneum.org.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

3 to 5 PM - Year-End Wine Tasting We’ve tasted so many wines over the year and have pre-screened what will help make your 2013 go out with a bang. Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N Beach St. Parking in Back. www.epernayfinewine.com. 508.228.2755 6 to 8 PM - Saturday Evening Kids’ Club at Breeze Bar & Cafe Bring the family to dinner; after the kids have eaten, they can join activities at a free supervised Kid’s Club while you sip a cocktail or linger over dinner.

Age 3 (toilet trained)-preteen. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

6 &11:30 PM - New Year’s Cabaret By the talented cast of Nantucket Theatre Workshop in The Dreamland’s Main Theater, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at www.theatreworkshop.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 11 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch with Live Music A la Carte Brunch with entertainment by pianist Matt Hutchinson noon to 3 p.m. Sit by the cozy fire pits on our all-season deck! Breeze Bar & Cafe, The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. Reservations: 508-228-4730.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

1 PM - Metropolitan Opera “Falstaff” Showing in the Dreamland Main Theater, 17 S. Water St. HD Live. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org and at the box office.

6 to 8 PM - New Year’s Cabaret Live music and cocktails in the Dreamland Theatre, 17 So. Water St.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

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9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

10 AM to 5 PM - Annual Festival of Trees 80 trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, children & artists. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Free Craft Workshop for Ages 3-9 Crafts followed by a “Noon-Year’s” toast, church bell ringing, a parade down Main St. Under 6 must be accompanied by caregiver. Register: 508-228-0722.

12 to 2 PM - Early New Year’s Family Celebration on Ice Favors, festivities, & fun . Coupons accepted. $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

4 & 7 PM - Comic Performance by Tomá Kubínek Live theatre featuring Tomá Kubínek: Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible in the Dreamland Theatre, 17 So. Water St. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org 5:30 PM - New Year’s Celebration at Fifty-Six Union Four-course tasting menu, including a glass of bubbly. Music & dancing after dinner and the New Year is toasted at midnight! Fifty-Six Union, 56 Union St. 9 PM to 2 AM - New Year’s Eve Masked Ball Ring out 2013 and ring in 2014 on New Year’s Eve at a Black and White Masquerade Ball in the Grand Ballroom of The Nantucket Hotel & Resort.

Light bites, dessert buffet, champagne toast, dancing to music by the Harry Rossi Orchestras. Tickets $105 in advance; $120 at the door. 77 Easton St.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

5:30 PM - Breeze Bar & Cafe Dinner & A Movie Enjoy dinner at the Breeze in The Nantucket Hotel & get reduced price movie

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 9 AM - Adult Open Stick - Pick-Up Hockey for Adults Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 1 to 2:50 PM - Public Skating at Nantucket Ice $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. 508-228-2516. Backus Lane.

1 PM - “Hamlet” by NT Live A performance of National Theatre Live’s broadcast of Hamlet as part of NT’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Dreamland Main Theater, 17 S. Water St. Tickets at www.nantucketdreamland.org & at the box office

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Workshop Bring your own project & we’ll help each other. Beginners welcome.

Atheneum, 1 India St.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 5:30 PM - Breeze Bar & Cafe Dinner & A Movie Enjoy dinner at the Breeze in The Nantucket Hotel & get reduced price movie tickets ($9) for that evening at the Starlight or Dreamland. 508-228-4730.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 6:30 to 7:30 PM - Family Night: Kathak Dance of Northern India The ancient art of Kathak is one of the 8 forms of Indian classical dance— dancers use swift & precise footwork & graceful gestures to tell Indian stories.

Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 11 AM to 11:45 AM - Ravenous Reptiles It’s cold outside, but snakes & turtles in the Science Museum are warm & happy. And hungry! Bring the family to see them eat & learn how they survive in the wild. Pre-registration required: mariamitchell.org

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 9:30 to 10 AM - Turtles and Tots for Ages 2-5 Learn what they eat, how they live, and see them move! Pre-registration required. www.mariamitchell.org 5:30 to 6:30 PM - “The 19th Wife” World Wide Voices Book Club. The program is free of charge and open to all.

Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Workshop Make squares for the Knit-a Square project for AIDS orphans of Africa. Bring your own project & we’ll help each other. Atheneum, 1 India St. Go to www.yesterdaysisland.com for the most up-to-date events.

Winter Weather

from page 15 (Zarhipis integripennis) essentially pulls a rodeo move on the millipedes it eats.

Remember that these little larvae are basically just bioluminescent chubby little worms. When they sense a millipede nearby, they kick into high gear (for a larvae) and run alongside, jumping onto the back of the millipede, throwing a body coil over the heads parts and quickly chomping into the base of the “neck” area (where head meets thorax and all those poisonous legs) then they inject their stomach fluids into the millipede to paralyze it. Next the glowworm dismounts the millipede, burrows down into the soil (nap-time for cowboy larvae), and then come back a few hours later to digest the inside of the millipede. Frankly, I’d rather encounter an enraged Chuck Norris.

The well written paper on this topic written by Thomas Eisner et al., can be found at http://m.pnas.org/content/95/3/1108.full accessed on November 11, 2013.What is really interesting is that the author had heard about the headless millipedes in the north and had assume that a rodent was to blame for the wasteful kill and limited head consumption of the millipede. But our finding the “burnt-like” remains of the millipede implies that something like this glowworm may be to blame. So now you know what I’ll be doing next summer…….looking for glowworms on Tuckernuck!

I hope you have a wonderful warm and slightly snowy winter. Look for more science articles next year in Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket in print and online at www.YesterdaysIsland.com.

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Nov 14, 2013 - New Year’s

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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 43 No. 22 • Our 43rd Season!

Nov 14, 2013 - New Year’s

Have a Murray Christmas!

Our list has something for everyone on your list.

Nantucket Reds

Gifts • Bathrobes • Calendars • Cashmere Sweaters & Accessories • Children’s Nantucket Books • Coats and Jackets • Corduroy Pants • Cufflinks • Embroidered Pants • Estee Lauder Cosmetics • Gloves • Handbags • Holiday Clothing • Lined Boots • Lingerie and Boxers • Luggage • Maui Jims • Nantucket Baskets by Farnum • Nantucket Fleece Blankets • Nantucket Throws • Nautical Coasters • Pendleton Bags • Slippers • Shetlands • Sterling and 14 Karat jewelry • Sportcoats • Stocking Stuffers • Vera Bradley Bags • Watches

• Men’s and Women’s Pants, Shorts, Shirts & Sweat Shirts • Women’s Skirts • Children’s Pants, Shorts, Overalls & Jumpers • Island Baby Collection: onesies, rompers, bib, cap, and blasnket

• Sweaters with and without island logo • Fleece Pullovers & Vests • Aprons • Dog Accessories • Child Sleeping Bag • Fleece Blankets • Crib Blanket • Caps • Socks

Exclusives • Castaway Clothing • Bonobos • Peter Millar • Nantucket Designer Knits

Fragrances • Esteé Lauder • Royall Fragrances • Truefitt & Hill • Polo Green

Designers • Acorn • Adidas • Aerosoles • Ahnu • Alden • Anatech • Andrea Lieu • Arcopedico • Aussie Dogs • Birkenstock • Barbour • Bass • Berle • Bill’s Khakis • Calvin Klein • Cole-Haan • Corbin • Dansko • Desigual • Dooney & Bourke • Ecco • Foxcroft • Haflinger • Hartstrings • Jack Rogers • JPK • Keds • Lacoste • Mephisto • Neon Buddah • Nic & Zoe • Nike • Nine West • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans • Olukai • Paul & Shark • Pendelton • Polo Ralph Lauren • Rockport • Ryka • Saucony • Smathers & Branson • Solomon • Southern Tide • Spanx • Sperry Topsider • Tailor Vintage • Thomas Dean • Timberland • Van Eli • Viyella • Vineyard Vines

Murray’s Toggery Shop A Destination Store of Four Generations 62 Main St • 508-228-0437 • 800-368-2134 • www.nantucketreds.com STROLL WEEKEND EXTENDED HOURS: Fri. Dec. 6 from 10am-6pm, Sat. Dec. 7 from 10am-7pm Sun. Dec. 8 from 10am-5pm WINTER HOURS: Open Monday–Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm