Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket
Vol. 49 No. 14 • YesterdaysIsland.com
friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Smith’s Point Sunset Hike with Nantucket Walkabout See an amazing sunset at the westernmost extremity of Nantucket in sight of Tuckernuck Island. Walk back on the beach under the rising moon & stars, and maybe take a dip in the ocean if you’re game. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 6 to 7:15 PM - Free Bandstand Concert: 4EZ Payments Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the music & fun on the lawn at Children’s Beach. Presented by Nantucket Dept. of Culture & Tourism. 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7:30 PM - The Weir a Masterpiece by Conor McPherson In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie is spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by local bachelors who drink there. With sexual tension in the air, what starts out as blarney turns dark & supernatural. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket. Hear Nantucket’s fascinating history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses with stories to tell & see mysterious pictures. Meet at The Hub, 31 Main St. $20, Children:$10. 508-257-4586 Ravens-Walk.com 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations. Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Contest Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.
MONDAY, AUGUST 12 7 AM - Family Fun Sports Fishing on the Herbert T Enjoy a true island experience: fish with the best, Captain Fred Tonkin! All equipment provided (and lessons, if needed). Your catch will be cleaned & packaged for you to take home. Fun for adults & children. Reserve your spot at Slip #14, Straight Wharf. 508-228-6655 Trips at 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm 8 AM - Polpis Harbor Hike with Nantucket Walkabout Festooned with salt marshes populated with nesting & fishing shorebirds, Polpis Harbor also has beautiful meadows overlooking the east cove. Part 2 of this hike is a closer look at Nantucket Harbor from an inner harbor coastal bank. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 8 to 9 AM - 21st Annual Nantucket Beach Fitness Camp Work out on Jetties Beach with author & fitness TV personality Tom Holland. Cardiovascular drills, strength exercises, plyometric and agility stations, team events & more. All fitness levels welcome. $40 day/ $175 week. TH@teamholland.com 203-550-6767 TeamHolland.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts 10 min early 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour with Shearwater Excursions See the remaining historic landmarks from the Whaling Era while you sip your morning coffee or tea. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 9 AM - Natural History Discovery Tour A guided oversand adventure tour. Discover the wonders of the remote Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge & Great Point. Wauwinet Gate House or 33 Washington St, . 508-2286799 www.ttor.org/ccwr 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at MMA Aquarium Join Aquarium staff as they feed the ever hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens. Fun for all ages. (limited space) Registration Required. $15 (MMA members $10). 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 1 PM - Carve & Race a Small Pond Boat ages 10 & up Learn how to build your very own small pond sail boat. Carve, and assemble your boat and then paint it with your favorite colors and designs. Learn the science behind boat design. Co-sponsored by the Maria Mitchell Assn and Nantucket Historical Assn. Registration Required: 508-228-1894 or nha.org 9:30 to 10 AM - Carnivorous Critters at Maria Mitchell Assn. Before the MMA Natural History Museum opens to the public, have a unique experience of seeing the museum animals eat: turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, & more. Registration Required. 508-228-9198 MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM to 1 PM - Free Games & Activities at Children’s Beach A wonderful assortment of family-friendly games & activities for everyone! Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. Presented by Nantucket Dept. of Culture & Tourism. 10 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated tour of Nantucket Harbor. 508-228-7037 or ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm,
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4 pm, and 5:15 pm 10 AM - Great Point Eco Tour and Seal Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Experience the natural beauty of Great Point and learn about our Gray Seal colony. 2hour trip. Tickets at. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Again at 1:00 PM 10 to 11 AM - Whale Oil and Wash-Ashores: Nantucket’s Working Waterfront In collaboration with Waypoint Marine, Egan Maritime is delighted to offer a 45 minute historic harbor cruise. Enjoy being on-the-water while also learning about Nantucket’s wharves and working waterfront. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. $20 per person. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com Trip repeated at 1 pm & 4 pm, plus a Sunset sail. Call for tickets & sunset time. 10 AM to 12 PM - Free Workshop on Setting and Achieving Goals Life Coach Janet Forest will lead a 90-minute workshop on creating realistic goals, overcoming mental obstacles and taking manageable action steps.Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 10:30 AM to 11:30 - NHA’s Downtown Walking Tour Hear about Nantucket, past & present, and the events that made the island what it is today. Tour is 1 hour with 5 stops ending at the NHA’s Quaker Meeting House. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. $15. 508-228-1894 nha.org Repeated at 1:30 PM 11:30 AM - Nanpuppets at Cisco Brewery Educational entertainment for all age groups (especially for young children). Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1:30 to 3:30 PM - Youth Weaving Workship for Ages 7 to 14 Popular kids craft program returns! Kids spend the morning making colorful, woven, bangle bracelets or a woven kaleidoscope lighthouse. No previous weaving experience necessary. Sign up in advance as space is limited. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. adminoffice@nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org or 508-228-1177 or NantucketLightShipBasketMuseum.org 2 PM - Gardner Farm Hike with Nantucket Walkabout This hike is within Nantucket’s oldest outwash plain of sandplain grasslands and contains pitch pine forests with a walkway over a cattail-choked inlet. This hike is close to Cisco Beach & Cisco Brewery. Tickets:. 508-422-7466 WalkNantucket.com 2 to 4 PM - Beach Discovery Field Trip Go from interested beach visitor to expert beachcomber! Learn how to identify the crabs, shells, sponges, & seaweeds commonly found along the beach. Learn about the lives of these animals as we walk along one of Nantucket’s beautiful beaches. Limited to 30 people. Registration Required. 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 4 to 6 PM - Buck-A-Shuck Amazingly fresh seafood at just a dollar each at The Saltbox Tavern & Table, 7 Macys Lane. 774-333-3814 ACKSaltbox.com 5 PM - Dreamland Conversations Presents: Nathaniel Philbrick National Book Award-Winning Author. The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-2281784 NantucketDreamland.org 5 to 7 PM - Jacob Butler Live Music at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 5:30 to 6:30 PM - Meet the Artists: Thomas Glass, Gabrielle Skinner & Kyle Naig An excellent chance for music lovers of all ages to chat with the artists about their craft. Baritone Thomas Glass, Violist Gabrielle Skinner, and Pianist Kyle Naig. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508-228-0144 NantucketMusicalArtsSociety.org 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. 21 years or older. 508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set from the water during this evening sail. Time might vary with sunset, call for exact departure time and tickets. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 7 PM - Special Screening: In the Heart of the Sea At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Time varies with the setting sun, so call ahead. Bring along your favorite beverages and enjoy some of the finest sunsets around on this relaxing cruise. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com 7 to 9 PM - Summer Sunset Series: Cold Chocolate Enjoy an evening of live music on the rooftop with light bites and refreshments. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 7:30 PM - The Weir a Masterpiece by Conor McPherson In a remote country pub in Ireland, newcomer Valerie is spellbound by an evening of ghostly stories told by local bachelors who drink there. With sexual tension in the air, what starts out as blarney turns dark & supernatural. White Heron Theater Company, 5 N Water St. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or whiteherontheatre.org continued on page 50