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Celebrating “In the Art of the Sea” The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is celebrating island life in a timely exhibition entitled In the Art of the Sea, opening with a reception on Friday June 12, from 6 to 8 pm in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington St. The exhibition will be on display until June 29.

“In the Art of the Sea is an art exhibition that celebrates our unique island perspective, both marine and maritime. The visual possibilities encompass imagery of our history, scenes of the wharves and harbor, boats from dories to regatta ships, marine mammals to shore birds, beachscapes to cloudscapes—any art with a bit of salt in its works,” said Robert Frazier, curator of exhibitions.

“We are looking forward to seeing what our artist members have for this themed-show,” AAN executive director Cecil Barron Jensen. “It will be a good chance for them to have fun with a rich Nantucket story and the island’s fascinating past with the sea.”

An added gallery feature during this exhibition will be the 4th Annual Plein Air Nantucket Festival held mid-way through the In the Art of the Sea exhibit, from June 18-21. This special adjunct of the gallery exhibition will showcase artists painting along the shores and harbor, from Steps Beach to Great Point. Upon completion, the new works created during The Plein Air Festival will be on disply in the gallery.

The Solo Show Spotlight Artist during In the Art of the Sea is Meredith Hanson, who will discuss her work in oils during our Spotlight Artist Talk on Saturday, June 13 at 10 am in the gallery, 19 Washington Street.

In the Art of the Sea will be on display from through June 29 at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. The gallery is open Monday–Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm.

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Vol. 45 No. 6 • Our 45th Season!

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Today’s Nantucket

Events & Activities Go to www.yesterdaysisland.com for the most up-to-date events.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 10 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 10 AM - Free Guided Nature Walk Nature walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Pre-registration required: 508-228-9198. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, $20 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 AM to 4 PM - Drop In Jewelry Making Class: Leather Bracelet Drop in classes to make jewelry. Instruction available all day. Materials not incl. Akimbo Beads & Things, 119b Pleasant St. 508-901-5032 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open

Summer hours for the Nantucket Island Whaling Museum are 10 am to 5 pm daily. 13 Broad Street.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket A few island women went whaling with their husbands; others stayed & got involved in astronomy, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist movement... Hear their stories. Meet at corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Free Greenhouse Tour at Bartlett’s Farm Visit the impressive house where tomatoes are grown, marvel in the simple beauty of the organic salad greens & savor the smells in the herb greenhouses. Meet in front of the market, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket On this tour, hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; teens & seniors $15; Kids $10.

1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 16

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Summer Education THE TRINITY COLLECTION

by Robert P. Barsanti

Education ends and begins in the spring. The high school had its graduation in the auditorium; the parents and well-wishers watched as the students moved their tassels from one side to the other and then it was done for them. They went home to parties and presents, firm handshakes and Instagram posts that faded into a gentle Sunday at the beach and then another day of work.

Another education begins on the job. The Honor Society will find itself on registers, behind counters, and manning the back of the Santos trash truck as the summer starts. As real as any other apprenticeship, the young would learn the ways of the lawnmower and the cash register. More importantly, the privileges of youth dropped away to the duties of the adult. You were an equal to the other dishwashers, responsible for all that everyone else was responsible for. You came to work just like everyone else, left with everyone else, and drew a paycheck like everyone else. If you skipped out on work, everyone else had to pull your weight.

Your mother couldn’t wipe it away with a note.

As Nantucket has become more of an International Resort, our tolerance for high school workers seems to have slipped. They arrive too late in the season, leave too soon, and don’t present the appearance that an International Resort demands. Our clientele demands top shelf service, whether it be on the Westmoor Tennis Courts or on the strip. Further, the perceived demands of the elite colleges make internships and special projects more desirable. Our sons don’t learn to maintain the lawnmowers, they build orphanages in Guatemala. Harvard’s admissions office prefers Central America to Middle America.

And they may be right. The world changes while we look backwards into the gauzy beloved past. I am sure that rebuilding a Tibetan village is more valuable than shotgunning Miller Lites and watching “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” on VHS in the lifeguard station. My summer education generally encompassed holding boredom at bay with a mop and a book.

I have had more than my share of menial jobs. I was a lifeguard and a prison guard, I was a bouncer and a bartender, I painted houses (poorly) and made plastic coffee stirrers. I had a dozen other jobs as well, all of which have disappeared continued on page 10

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June 11 - 17, 2015

The Grey Grampus

by Dr. Sarah D. Oktay Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station (see yesterdaysisland.com for expanded article, website links, & notations)

Over the past few weeks, a deceased Risso’s Dolphin has been seen off Madaket, as its sad corpse is returned to the shoreline by incoming waves. At

least three people have emailed or texted me to ask about this creature, so I thought it would be a timely subject for this week’s column. Several times over the past 12 years since I have been on Nantucket, I have seen or heard of an unusual creature stranded on our shore, the Risso’s Dolphin or Grampus Griseus. continued on page 47

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A dream came true this spring for Wes Van Cott when he opened his Nantucket coffee shop in expanded, newly customized digs right around the corner from where he established the island’s first shop devoted to coffee.

charm beads • jewelry clothing • handbags monogrammed gifts 508 228 3227 www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com

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NANTUCKET HISTORY

Miracle of the Bipede

by Amy Jenness author of On This Day in Nantucket History, available at Mitchell’s Book Corner

In an Inquirer & Mirror article on bicycling, Max Wagner wrote on June 13, 1896, “The miracle that the bipede has wrought all over the civilized world has probably been nowhere more pronounced than on this beloved sand heap of ours, that the world generally knows as the island of Nantucket.”

The first bicycles arrived on Nantucket in the 1880s and were so heavy few people wanted to ride them. Wagner noted they, “must have weighed seventy or eighty pounds, and would probably shy its rider into the gutter as quickly as would a bucking bronco.” Gradually the bicycles got lighter and by the early 1890s four Nantucket men purchased the lighter weight Eagle and started the island’s love affair with bicycles.

Wagner was one of them and wrote, “After a little practice the four of us could go down Federal Street abreast, though we had to drop back into single file to turn around. This maneuver we used to repeat many times, and the whole town turned out to watch us.”

Within a week 12 more Nantucketers had purchased bicycles and the new riders formed a bicycle club called Weeweeders. Soon the newspapers ran weekly items naming those who were taking up “the wheel.” In 1891 an editorial urged visitors to bring their bicycles to Nantucket. By 1896 there were six bicycle clubs, with the Weeweeder Cycle Club being the largest.

Beginning in 1893, the Weeweeders hosted autumn bicycle races at The Fairgrounds and at the County Fair. In 1894 the club offered a parade and race at the roller skating rink on Thanksgiving, which the Inquirer & Mirror described by saying, “Each of the wheels was trimmed with bright colors, and the effect was very charming. The parade was very well done and brought forth applause.” When the bicycles races concluded, Barrett’s Orchestra began to play and the crowd danced until 1 a.m. continued on page 14

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NANTUCKET

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When it comes to drinking wines, there are few times when it is deemed appropriate to mix it with something else. Forget about that splash of orange juice you add to Champagne for Sunday Brunch. Why would you ever mix Coca-Cola with an expensive Bordeaux? And no, Rosé wine is NOT made by adding grenadine to Pinot Grigio.

Enter Sangria.

Here is a wine beverage where you can safely mix your wine with other items and make yourself a delicious and refreshing cocktail.

This drink originated as a staple beverage in Spain and Portugal. The name comes from the Spanish word for “bloodletting,” which is in reference to its dark red color when made with red wine. The base components consist of wine, chopped fruit, a sweetener, and a small amount of added brandy. Makes sense: the Spaniards produce such a large quantity of Spanish Brandy that this drink would ensure a demand for their product. No matter what your recipe, however, wine is the dominant ingredient and what all other ingredients revolve around.

Your ingredients in Sangria can vary greatly. The type of fruits you choose to include, the different kinds of spirits that may be added in addition to or in place of Brandy, what type of sweeteners are used and whether or not there is some sort of carbonation in the mix are all part of the plan.

There is a science behind your Sangria recipe.

Recipes vary as to which fruits you choose to use and methods of ‘preparing’ said fruit. Certain fruits will enhance the flavor of the drink with their own juices, while others offer subtle enhancements but are a tasty treat when they soak up all the alcohol.

Oranges, lemons, and limes (if used) are typically sliced to create rounds versus being quartered like you would for the garnish of a cocktail. Make sure to wash your fruit before using it. Be careful, however, that you do not scrub away

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Into the Heart of the Seas: The History of Nantucket Whaling

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like t-shirts into the Take It or Leave It. Of all of the jobs, the one that comes back to me the most was Golf Caddy.

Golf is going the way of the glaciers. Almost two hundred golf courses closed last year and the number of rounds played is half what it was twenty years ago.

The great marketers are chanting “Time for Nine” but nobody has picked up the song. Out here, in the great golden heart of the plutocracy, golf remains popular with a municipal course charging more than a hundred dollars for a round. The rest of America yawns.

Golf has become to expensive for most people to countenance. Although bargains can be found, it remains a sport with five hundred dollar clubs, twenty dollar golf balls, and really ugly pants. Further, technology has not made the sport all that easier. A morning lesson can make a klutz a skier, and two days can give him some fun. Golf requires a lifetime of patience and pain; golf balls will still be lost at an amazing rate. After years of hitting practice balls and playing several rounds a week, you can play around with the same ball you started with. Finally, and most importantly, a round of golf requires five hours before you get to the bar. America doesn’t have the time. If you don’t have to work on the weekend, you probably want to see the kids for a few minutes.

I caddied in an older America, when men could leave their houses at six in the morning and return at six in the evening after a day playing golf, bridge, and “shut the box.” Then they could come back on Sunday and do it again. In that America, I caddied for men who sold vacuum cleaners, used cars, and life insurance. They drank beer, ate burgers, and brought their wives to Bushwood on Friday nights.

To them, caddying was a moral decision. You chose to walk the course because that was exercise, after a fashion. Golf carts were for the old and sick who “needed” it. Some of the men hired a caddy because they wanted a servant on the course, but most saw us not quite as sons, but as nephews. We wound up being the audience for their sport; our youth enforced civility and the rules. The golfers were always conscious of us and of their roles. They showed us way things were done. We were the future of the game: they knew this. Most of them had carried bags on the same course back in the familiar past. I remember the best of them for their grace and good humor in the face of a frustrating game.

They smiled often and tipped well.

At its worst, I spent four frustrating hours with a mean tempered jerk who tipped less than a dollar. I learned the invaluable lesson that your work doesn’t often get appreciated by others, that keeping your mouth shut will prevent problems, and that all things eventually come to the eighteenth hole. At its best, I spent four hours paired up with an older man who was not my father, but whom I could admire. So much of what I know about being a good man comes from watching putts fall in, either to win or to lose.

My summer education may have been far better if I had been in Andes digging wells than it was walking eighteen holes with two golf bags on my shoulders.

My education was not about privilege and giving back, rather it was about drudgery, arcane rules, and finding lost golf balls in the stream. But my adult career has had far more of the frustrations of the golf course than the pure achievement of fresh running water to a dehydrated village. I have had far too many bosses who would throw their clubs, too many days trudging in the high grass, and far too few who greeted each round as a gift. It may not have been the best education, but, at the end, I got tipped.

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Cover Photographs - Yesterday’s Island staff & 2014 Photo Contest Entries J. Taryn Daub - Making pickles • Kori Olson - Enjoying Solveig giggles

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A Nantucket Murder Mystery

restaurant and bar

by Sarah Teach

Where chic meets casual comfort

Money, power, lust and blood converge in Nantucket Sawbuck, anovel from island-based writer Steven Axelrod. Instant millionaire Preston Lomax is the kind of guy who cheats on his wife with her own sisters, gleefully stiffs his business associates, impregnates then abandons his housemaids, and threatens to sue the town of Nantucket into bankruptcy. But when Lomax turns up dead—viciously murdered in his own bed inside his Eel Point McMansion—you may find yourself feeling a tiny bit sorry for the old chap.

Whether you thoroughly loathe Lomax or think he is a misunderstood commerce mastermind, you share one thing with other readers: everyone badly wants Nantucket's Chief of Police Henry Kennis to figure out what happened.

Running the gamut from fight scenes to love scenes, Nantucket Sawbuck will be a hit with any reader who appreciates a classic Hollywood arc. And for Nantucketers, the story literally hits home. Axelrod nods at the garishness that often accompanies newly acquired wealth, and the way Nantucket assesses those that exude it. (The author describes antagonist Preston Lomax's gaudily made-up widow like so: "A lot of thought had gone into her presentation, but no taste.") There is also some light shed on painful truths about island life, including the isolation of winter, the stress of a feast or famine market, and the fact that Nantucket's summer months do not tolerate relaxation by working locals.

Nantucket Sawbuck, a first-person narrative from the perspective of the fictional Chief Kennis, launched Axelrod's series of Henry Kennis Mysteries, all of which will be set on Nantucket. The second installment, Nantucket FiveSpot, was released last January.

Kennis is not just a washashore (someone who lives on the island but was not born here), but a West Coast import to boot. As we know him in continued on page 24

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Twenty-four years later, Geronimo’s is the goto store on Nantucket for all of your pet needs.

When entering Geronimo’s you are usually greeted at the door by a purring cat, the whistle of a bird, or the shake of a bunny tail. The store works cooperatively with Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals and hosts animals that are up for adoption. Who knows, you may just meet your new best friend while shopping!

Geronimo’s carries a wide selection of practical and every day pet supplies, as well as the latest trends and petthemed gifts. They even have their own exclusive Geronimo’s Nantucket paw print logo collection that includes toys, dog bowl stands, and name tags. A wall of leashes and collars will have your furry friends looking their best, from preppy pinks to nautical numbers in all sizes. Their selection of dog and cat beds come in a variety of patterns and colors, so they’re sure to compliment the interior of your home. The selection of toys is amazing, from the simple and classic tennis ball to a build-your-own dog bone bar.

Our 11 year old pug and 8 month old puppy are big fans of Geronimo’s and highly recommend their natural treat selection and the elk and deer antler chews. The pug doesn’t swim very well, so we brought her into the store and the helpful staff fitted her with a lifejacket for trips out on our boat. The puppy we recently adopted from NSHA is a big puller, so they also helped us find a good harness for her. Each trip ends with a complimentary treat, and they are happy pups!

Geronimo’s is located mid-island at 119 Pleasant Street and they are open year-round. Also visit their pet boutique, Cold Noses, in the Courtyard at Straight Wharf.

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Twenty years ago he started Nantucket Coffee Roasters “on a wing and a prayer,” and with plenty of energy and enthusiasm. “I had gone to training in San Francisco, so I was very excited about the first batch... it was a Guatemalan, and it came out great! So I had this machine and all this coffee, and no customers yet and no retail location...I couldn’t understand how I was going to pay the rent, but the coffee was exciting. I had a strong feeling that

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Miracle of the Bipede from page 8

An increase in mishaps caused town voters to create a law in 1894 that fined bicycle riders twenty dollars if they didn’t have a bicycle bell when they were riding faster than ten miles an hour, riding at night or on the sidewalk.

In 1895 Weeweeder member Eugene Burgess opened a bicycle shop on Federal Street and built a quarter mile racetrack on Orange Street near the current Marine Home Center. Opened on the eve of a three-day centennial celebrating the town’s name change from Sherburne to Nantucket, Burgess named his sporting center Centennial Park. Soon island cyclists were competing against each other there and travelling to race off island.

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All over the country people embraced the bicycle boom. In 1897 the Inquirer & Mirror ran an article under the headline “Bicycle Crowds Out The Accordion” which reported that declining sales of accordions and other musical instruments continued on page 15

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could be attributed to the sharp increase in bicycle sales. The newspaper ran other articles about inventions designed to make bicycles useable on railroad tracks, a “trolley bicycle” that connected to wires overhead and hung suspended over the street, a “bicycle boat” powered by three cyclists and an adventurous California man who outfitted his bicycle with a mast and sail.

Road tarring and improvements made cycling easier, and by 1900 the town had created paths for cyclists in Surfside, ‘Sconset, and Cliff Road. In 1918 voters narrowly defeated a controversial ban on automobiles and soon cars, horses, and bicycles shared Nantucket’s narrow streets. Yet people still enjoyed their bicycles, and bike races continued to be a highlight of island life into the new century. The newspaper noted a renewed interest in bicycling beginning in the late 1930s and lawmakers debated requiring cyclists to register and install headlights. The manufacture and sale of bicycles was banned by the US government during World War II and when they were once again available in 1945 the island experienced another bicycle boom.

In 1957, Nantucket’s representative to the state Legislature, Robert F. Mooney, submitted a bill asking the Massachusetts Public Works Department to build a bike path on Nantucket, noting the island had more the 4,100 registered bicycles. If the bill was approved, it would create the country’s first statefunded bicycle path.

As the Senate Ways and Means Committee debated the idea, Dr. Paul Dudley White, President Dwight Eisenhower’s cardiologist, wrote Mooney a letter saying that, if his bill was passed, he would like to participate in the first bicycle ride on the new Nantucket path.

The following year in August Dr. White and State Representative Mooney were joined by 25 bicyclists as they made the inaugural run on the Milestone Road bike path, which ended shortly before Nobadeer Road at that point. At the dedication ceremony Dr. White, an avid cyclist, said he hoped Nantucket would set an example for the rest of the country and that soon there would be a network of bicycle paths similar to the country’s system of highways. There is a national organization that has had some success in making Dr. White’s vision a reality. On Nantucket, 57 years after opening the Milestone bike path, there are now 12 other bike paths, covering a combined total of 30 miles.

Visit Nantucket.net/trans/bikes.php for descriptions and a map of the bicycle paths on Nantucket.

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Events & Activities from page 4

2 PM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Hear the hidden history of Nantucket they dare not tell you on any other tour, 2/3 mi, 80 min stroll for ages 13+. $20 & $15 for 65+ & Teens.

Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of the bank 5 min. early.

508-332-0953 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its Nantucket crew, focusing on survivors & their later lives on the island. Learn about the vital role that whaling played in the economy and social structure of 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Lighthouse Walk: Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse & hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, mysterious ghost ships. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 ; Kids $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

4 PM - Movie: Tomorrowland Rated PG, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $45 pp. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Live Music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 5:45 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck A 45 min tasting of 8 wines, including our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking the Cisco Brewers Courtyard.

Learn how we make great wine. $25 / $35 with a cheese plate.

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5 to 7 PM - Wine Tasting Wine Tasting held at Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach Street 6 PM - 9th Annual Seminar: Nantucket Dental Society The 9th Annual Seminar on Nantucket will begin with a registration cocktail party. For details: 201-670-9076 or www.nantucketdental.com 6 to 7 PM - Free LVA English Class English class for those seeking to improve their English language skills.

The class is conducted in English. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family & friends, a favorite beverage, and witness one of the best sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7 PM - Movie: Love and Mercy Rated PG-13, Showing in The Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585.

Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7:30 PM - Movie: Entourage Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit the houses that have stories to tell, view the mysterious pictures. Meet at corner of Main & Federal. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10.

8 to 10 PM - Tricky Dicks Perform Live Live music at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, by the bank, 5 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. continued on page 17

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Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans and active military personnel.

Children 6 and under ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult passenger.

1, 3, and 7-day passes may be purchased aboard all busses & provide unlimited rides for the duration of the pass.

Downtown Bus Stops: Madaket and Jetties - Broad Street (in front of the Whaling

Museum); Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Road and Milestone Road Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside, and Sconset via Polpis Road Washington Street. Park & Ride lots are available along the routes. Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes.

Park and Ride Lots: The Muse - 44 Surfside Road, The Chicken Box - 5 Daves Street,

Faregrounds Restaurant (7am-5pm) - 27 Fairgrounds Road, Nantucket Elementary (6/28-9/1) All busses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit and TDD call (508) 325-7516. Bus information (508) 228-7025.

Riders’ Guides are available at NRTA-3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services-25 Federal St, Chamber of Commerce-0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12 8:30 AM - 9th Annual Seminar: Nantucket Dental Society Dr. Mark Duncan of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies will speak at the 9th Annual Seminar of the Nantucket Dental Society. For details: 201-670-9076 or www.nantucketdental.com 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History. Complimentary coffee included. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 AM - Free Greenhouse Tour at Bartlett’s Farm Visit the impressive house where tomatoes are grown, marvel in the simple beauty of the organic salad greens & savor the smells in the herb greenhouses. Meet in front of the market, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 10 AM - Free Guided Nature Walk Nature walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Pre-registration required: 508-228-9198. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, $20 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

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10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Summer hours for the Nantucket Island Whaling Museum are 10 am to 5 pm daily. 13 Broad Street.

10:30 AM - Spirit & Tragedy of Whaleship Essex: A Walking Play One-woman play that depicts the lives of Capt George Pollard, First Mate Owen Chase, & Cabin Boy Thos Nickerson & their harrowing experiences aboard the Essex. Meet at Whaling Musem, 13 Broad St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fish Fry (Grilled Sword & Fried Pollock) + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket A few island women went whaling with their husbands; others stayed & got involved in astronomy, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist movement... Hear their stories. Meet at corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

1:30 to 4 PM - Dear June Performs at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its Nantucket crew, focusing on survivors & their later lives on the island. Learn about the vital role that whaling played in the economy and social structure of 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street continued on page 20

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The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to present “Pacific Parallels: Marquesas Islands and the Essex Crew,” a special lecture by anthropologist Emily Donaldson, this Monday, June 15 at 6 pm at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street.

From the Essex crewmen’s near brush with French Polynesia’s Marquesas Islands, to a broader history and darker stories of cannibalism, Donaldson shares her personal experiences researching the Marquesas and looks into their history and the lives of contemporary islanders and tourists.

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“The NHA is thrilled to welcome Emily Donaldson to the Whaling Museum for this special evening lecture,” says Marjan Shirzad, NHA Director of Visitor Experience. “Emily’s experiences in the Marquesas, as well as her in-depth research of the islands’ history and people, is a perfect complement to our Essex-related programming this year. We can’t wait to hear

tales of her latest travels and discoveries!”

Emily Donaldson has been working in and studying the Marquesas Islands for the last fourteen years.

Her love of the islands began with an undergraduate field project in archaeology, a biennial program she now helps to direct. Donaldson has written several articles on Marquesan communities and their relationship to the past, in addition to publishing a phrasebook on the Marquesan language.

Her professional experience includes work as an archaeologist and as a landscape historian, and she holds degrees in anthropology from Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts) and the University of Chicago (Master of Arts). She writes a blog called Marquesan Now, and is currently finishing her doctorate at McGill University. She spent 2013 living in the Marquesas and conducting fieldwork research for her dissertation, which explores the relationship between Marquesan livelihoods, heritage, and sustainability.

The Marquesas Islands are a group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia in the southern Pacific Ocean. The Marquesas Islands group is one of the most remote in the world, lying over 800 miles northeast of Tahiti and 3,000 miles away from the west coast of Mexico, the nearest continental land mass.

The population of the Marquesas Islands was 9,264 at the August 2012 census.

Admission to this lecture is free for current NHA members and $10 per person for the general public.

Advance registration is recommended at www.nha.org/tickets. Doors open at 5:30 pm, with the lecture beginning promptly at 6 pm.

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While it is not as important to have these soak before hand, as you might do so with the other fruits, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on any type of berries will make their flavors bright and vibrant.

If you are using a lighter style red wine, such as Sangiovese or Tempranillo, as your base, you can pair red berries like strawberries and raspberries with the wine. A heartier style red wine like Malbec or Syrah pairs well with darker berries such as blueberries or blackberries. Note that using cranberries to make Sangria is not recommended as they are tart and lack the fruitiness/sweetness that other fruits have to offer. If you do want to experiment with them, you will need to add a sufficient amount of sweetener, which could be a simple syrup, honey, or agave nectar, in order to balance the tart component.

If you prefer to use white wine instead of red, then your drink would be called “Sangria Blanca.” Some recipes will call for a white wine to be used along with a heartier red wine in order to soften the drink. You should always use a wine that is palatable enough that you would drink it on its own. There also must be enough structure in the wine for it to hold its part in this Sangria symphony of flavors.

Whatever method of preparation and ingredients you prefer, it is recommended that you refrigerate your final creation for at least three hours before serving. This gives the Sangria time to properly integrate all of its parts together.

And to top it all off, frozen red and green grapes are a perfect garnish when serving. This alleviates the need to add ice that would dilute your potent libation.

One of the many benefits of making (and drinking) Sangria is that you get to experiment with whatever fruits are local and in season. This enables you to have a fresh batch of sangria available all year long, not just in the summer months. To see some of our favorite tested and proven Sangria recipes and more about their ingredients, be sure to check out our blog at www.epernaywines.com.

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the essential oils trapped in the flesh and peel of the fruit that helps to define their flavors. If you are concerned about the rind of these fruits adding too much bitterness to your concoction, then you can hand squeeze the juice into the mix, making sure to capture some of the skins’ oils, and not add the whole fruit. While the aforementioned are considered citrus fruits, oranges (or grapefruits) will add more sweetness to your blend where lemons and especially limes will add more acidity. This is important to know in order to create the right balance of flavors in your Sangria.

Different varieties of pears and apples can be used as a layer of fruit that adds to the background of your beverage.

They will become the sponge of the fruit cocktail mixture as they soak up all the other liquids. Stone fruits, such as peaches or nectarines, will add fresh, distinctively fruity components that counterbalance the acidity of the citrus fruits. These types of fruits are cored or pitted, then diced into small, bite size cubes.

There are also variations as to how you “prepare” the fruit after it has been cut. You can make what is labeled as a “fruit salad ceviche.” You do this by taking the cut fruit, squeezing the juice from half of an orange over it, and letting it macerate or soak for about thirty minutes. This allows the sugars and citric acid (tart and fruity) in the orange to react with the malic acid (sour and tingly) found in the other fruits.

Another variation is to the soak the stone fruits overnight in brandy or some other liqueur of choice, such as the orange flavored Cointreau or elderflower inspired St. Germain. A simple method is just to add the fruit at the same time you mix all the other ingredients together.

If you choose to add berries to your blend, there are a handful of ways to vary this component of the Sangria.

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3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket On this tour, hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; teens & seniors $15; Kids $10.

4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 5:45 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck A 45 min tasting of 8 wines, including our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking the Cisco Brewers Courtyard.

Learn how we make great wine. $25 / $35 with a cheese plate.

5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

5 to 7 PM - Free Wallpaper Design Panel Discussion Four Nantucket designers offer their views on interior design using historic wallpaper. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Cafe Dine as a family at Breeze Café at The Nantucket Hotel, then drop-off your children in our complimentary Kids’ Deck program. Our counselors will entertain them – while you linger over dinner. Reservations: 508-228-4730. www.breezebarandcafe.com 6 to 7 PM - An Evening of Shipwreck Stories & Sea Shanties Performed by local actors and musicians held at Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road.

6 to 7:20 PM - Disco Skate Night at Nantucket Ice Public Skating with disco lights. $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals.

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6 to 8 PM - “In the Art of the Sea” Exhibition Opening A juried exhibition that celebrates our unique island perspective, both marine & maritime. Artists Association Gallery, 19 Washington Street 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family & friends, a favorite beverage, and witness one of the best sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, by the bank, 5 min early. 508-332-0953 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585.

Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit the houses that have stories to tell, view the mysterious pictures. Meet at corner of Main & Federal. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10.

8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, by the bank, 5 min early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Free Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s professional 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. All are welcome. continued on page 23

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10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party with DJ Bri Guy at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 8 AM - Wing Day All Day at Easy Street Cantina A basket of 16 jumbo wings for $10.95; half basket for $6.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or plain. At Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy & Broad Streets.

8 AM - ACK Clean Team Today is Sconset. Meet at the life guarded beach. ackcleanteam.org.

8:15 AM - Bike Nanatucket Charity bike ride for all levels of riders and all ages. Multiple distance options, great fundraising prizes, and a BBQ with entertainment to follow. Benefit for access nantucket. Register at www.bikenantucket.org.

508-228-3955 8:30 AM - 9th Annual Seminar: Nantucket Dental Society Dr. Mark Duncan of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies will speak at the 9th Annual Seminar of the Nantucket Dental Society. For details: 201-670-9076 or www.nantucketdental.com 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History. Complimentary coffee included. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 to 11 AM - Spotlight Series Artist Talk Hear Spotlight Artist Meredith Hanson discuss her work in oils during this free, informal talk in the Artists Association Gallery, 19 Washington Street.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11 AM - Free Farm Talk Author Leslie Linsley will present a slide show and lecture from her latest book “Nantucket Cottages and Gardens.” Coffee, tea & farm baked goodies will be served. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 1 pm and 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 12 PM - How to Properly Clean Gravestones A hands-on class. Limited space, reservations required: 508.228.2896 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Meet at the corner of Federal & India sts by the Atheneum fence. Arrive 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM - Brunch with a Free Squeeze Good Food, Good Spirits, Good Company! Brunch with a Free Squeeze!

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11:30 AM to 2 PM - Saturday Brunch Enjoy a glorious view while you savor a delicious Brunch at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet, 120 Wauwinet Road. Reserve Now! 508-228-8768

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12 to 1 PM - A Lively Hour of Sea Shanties Held at Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum at 158 Polpis Road.

1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. Departs again at 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

1:30 PM - 4EZ Payments Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its Nantucket crew, focusing on survivors & their later lives on the island. Learn about the vital role that whaling played in the economy and social structure of 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 PM - Sam Reid & The Riot Act Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 5:45 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck A 45 min tasting of 8 wines, including our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking the Cisco Brewers Courtyard.

Learn how we make great wine. $25 / $35 with a cheese plate.

5:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Kids’ Deck Program at Breeze Cafe Dine as a family at Breeze Café at The Nantucket Hotel, then drop-off your children in our complimentary Kids’ Deck program. Our counselors will entertain them – while you linger over dinner. Reservations: 508-228-4730. www.breezebarandcafe.com continued on page 26

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Nantucket Sawbuck, he is a hero whose flaws are slight. Presumably, more of his humanity will be bared as the series progresses.

We don't know much about Kennis' background except that he has two kids with his materialistic ex-wife, and he left his job in Los Angeles on terms that were not stellar. It seems he has been jaded by a previous life and is now striving to remake himself.

We respect Kennis' sound conscience and his desire to press an issue until its resolution.

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all of the chief's thoughts and reactions flow out of him so naturally, you get the feeling that Axelrod sees Kennis as some version of himself, or vice versa.

With dense verbal illustrations, reading this book is like watching a movie. You can feel the brush of a character's bed sheet on your leg; you almost squint at the morning sunshine reflecting in a character's kitchen. The dialogue is interesting while maintaining functionality and conversational authenticity. Axelrod is not verbose, but he poetically packs meaning into few words like pungent little sardines into a can, generously dappled with similes that pull you into the world he has crafted, where emotions are served raw.

Like other island-based stories that are filled with real local names and places, Nantucket Sawbuck gives you a curious consciousness of your own presence on the island. You exist here, inside your own version of this island, alongside another rendering of Nantucket that an author has created. Every time you experience a book or movie or play set here, you plunk yet another new Nantucket into the pile in your head. What makes one adaptation of Nantucket more real than another? It's fun to think about, and a treat you only get when enjoying a story set on Nantucket. This book paints an especially rich depiction of the island from the working person's perspective.

In creating this version of Nantucket—some of which exists inside an unfinished home—Axelrod has gleaned invaluable insight through his day job as a house painter. "The most literary ideas come out of real life, the desire to distill and express my actual experiences." As Axelrod signs his book with paint-splattered hands, he says, "Painting and writing are an excellent match.

Repetitive physical labor frees the mind, and I often end a day of disc-sanding or sash painting with just the idea I need for the next morning's work. I write from about 5 to 7:30 a.m. Partly that's because the integument between dreaming and reality is thinnest when you first wake up, before all the mundane stressful demands of the day begin."

At 306 pages, it is surprising that Nantucket Sawbuck is such a fast read.

We end it with an epilogue that beckons Kennis out on another case: this time, someone is threatening to bomb the annual Boston Pops concert on Jetties Beach! As Chief Kennis picks up the pieces of our first adventure with him, Axelrod prepares to whisk us away again.

If you're up for a Nantucket-based novel with some substance, grab an Axelrod. Find the author's books at Mitchell's Book Corner at 54 Main Street.

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6 PM - 9th Annual Seminar: Nantucket Dental Society The 9th Annual Seminar of the Nantucket Dental Society ends this evening with a clambake for all participants. For details: 201-670-9076 or www.nantucketdental.com 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family & friends, a favorite beverage, and witness one of the best sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, by the bank, 5 min early. 508-332-0953 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585.

Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 to 10 PM - Earth Got the Blues Performs Live Live music at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, by the bank, 5 min early. 508-332-0953 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Video Dance Party Video Dance Party with DJ Bri Guy at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

SUNDAY, JUNE 14 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History. Complimentary coffee included. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $45, 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 2 PM - Harborside Sunday Brunch Buffet Brunch with Waffles & Pancakes, omelets, raw bar, carving station. Kid’s Corner with chicken tenders, PBJ, pizza & an ice cream cart.

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Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. 508-325-1320 10 AM to 5 PM - Flag Day Celebrated at Toy Boat Celebrate the day the United States adopted the American Flag. Stop by and register for a chance to win a free copy of The Flag We Love, at The Toy Boat, 41 Straight Wharf 11 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch at Proprietors Savor new classics like Prop’s Burger, Power Salad, Taters Rancheros, Smoked Lamb Hash - selections change every week at Proprietors bar & table, 9 India St. 508-228-7477 11 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch Savor Sunday downtown at Town and Queequeg’s for brunch daily on their patio. 508-325-8696 or 508-325-0992 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 11:30 AM - Brunch with a Free Squeeze Good Food, Good Spirits, Good Company! Brunch with a Free Squeeze!

Held at The Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad Street!

11:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Enjoy a glorious view while you savor a delicious Brunch at TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet, 120 Wauwinet Road. Reserve Now! 508-228-8768 1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Departs again at 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585.

Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its Nantucket crew, focusing on survivors & their later lives on the island. Learn about the vital role that whaling played in the economy and social structure of 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 3:45 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck A 45 min tasting of 8 wines, including our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking the Cisco Brewers Courtyard.

Learn how we make great wine. $25 / $35 with a cheese plate.

3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Earth Got the Blues Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. continued on page 30

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HISTORICAL SITES - NANTUCKET TOWN ■ MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION PROPERTIES

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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

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.

13 Broad Street Follow Nantucket’s whaling history, see the skeleton of a whale, visit the restored 1847 spermaceti candle factory.

On-going exhibits & films. 11am-4pm daily.

Corner of Milk & Vestal Streets A free activityfor 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.

16 Sunset Hill A National Historic Landmark, built in 1686 and fully restored in 1990. Opening May 23 for the season.

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

50 Prospect St A National Built in 1746, it’s the oldest functioning mill in the country. Daily 11am-4pm; tours every 1/2 hour.

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15R Vestal Street Built in 1806, it was the town’s house of correction until 1933. Opening May 23 for the season.

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. Opening May 23 for the season.

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

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.

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

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.

3 Federal Street Built in 1897.

2 Centre Street Built in 1831.

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

Upper Main Street Bears a list of the names of 69 men who died in the Civil War. 20 Fair Street Built in 1838.

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

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

49 Union Street Historical and contemporary Nantucket Lightship Baskets

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5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family & friends, a favorite beverage, and witness one of the best sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585.

Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit the houses that have stories to tell, view the mysterious pictures. Meet at corner of Main & Federal. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10.

8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, by the bank, 5 min early. 508-332-0953 10 to 1 PM - Annual Summer Contest Karaoke Karaoke Summer Long Contest. Finals are on Labor Day Weekend with over $2000 in cash prizes! Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St.

MONDAY, JUNE 15 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History. Complimentary coffee included. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM to 1 PM - Sailor’s Knotwork Doorstop Learn to tie the time-honored “Monkey’s Fist” knot with Michael Harrison. Members $150 & Non-Members $200 pre-registration required, call 508-228-1894. Held at NHA 1800 House 4 Mill Street 9 AM to 5 PM - Shelter Cat Month June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. Adoption fee waived on all senior cats. Twofer on sibling pairs—adopt one and the adoption fee will be waived on the sibling! All cats come spayed or neutered with vaccines and microchip. Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals. 508-825-2287 10 AM - Free Guided Nature Walk Nature walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $45, 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Pre-registration required: 508-228-9198. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, $20 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket A few island women went whaling with their husbands; others stayed & got involved in astronomy, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist move-

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ment... Hear their stories. Meet at corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Prime Rib + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket On this tour, hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; teens & seniors $15; Kids $10.

1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Departs again at 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585.

Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

2 PM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Hear the hidden history of Nantucket they dare not tell you on any other tour, 2/3 mi, 80 min stroll for ages 13+. $20 & $15 for 65+ & Teens.

Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of the bank 5 min. early.

508-332-0953 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its Nantucket crew, focusing on survivors & their later lives on the island. Learn about the vital role that whaling played in the economy and social structure of 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Spirit & Tragedy of Whaleship Essex: A Walking Play One-woman play that depicts the lives of Capt George Pollard, First Mate Owen Chase, & Cabin Boy Thos Nickerson & their harrowing experiences aboard the Essex. Meet at Whaling Musem, 13 Broad St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10 4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Timbukblues Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

6 PM - “Pacific Parallels: Marquesas Islanders & Essex Crew” An evening exploring French Polynesia’s Marquesas Islands with anthropologist Emily Donaldson. This lecture is $10; free for NHA members. Advance registration recommended: 508-228-1894 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family & friends, a favorite beverage, and witness one of the best sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

6:30 to 7:30 PM - “Spread The Rumor” Party & Signing Nantucket Book Partners and Elin Hilderbrand host an early release sneak peek party for her newest Nantucket novel Spread The Rumor.

Held at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Atheneum Writer’s Group: The Moving Pen A place to meet other writers and to flex your writing muscles. free admission. Come ready to write with paper and pen. Held at The Atheneum Learning Lab, 1 India Street 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585.

Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit the houses that have stories to tell, view the mysterious pictures. Meet at corner of Main & Federal. $20; continued on page 31

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Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10.

8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, by the bank, 5 min early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Free Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s professional 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. All are welcome.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History. Complimentary coffee included. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM - Free Greenhouse Tour at Bartlett’s Farm Visit the impressive house where tomatoes are grown, marvel in the simple beauty of the organic salad greens & savor the smells in the herb greenhouses. Meet in front of the market, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 9 AM to 1 PM - Make “Nantucket Rose” Sailor’s Valentine Create this time honored craft – The Nantucket Rose. Tools, shells, instructions & case will be available to complete this stunning keepsake.

At The 1800 House, 4 Mill Street; 508-228-1894.

10 AM - Free Guided Nature Walk Nature walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $45, 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Pre-registration required: 508-228-9198. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, $20 10 AM to 12 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

10 AM to 4 PM - Drop In - Jewelry Making Class: Toe Jewelry Drop in Classes to make jewelry. Instruction available all day. Materials not incl. Akimbo Beads & Things, 119b Pleasant St. 508-901-5032 10:15 to 11 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-7 Fun songs, singing games & activities that teach musical skills. Limited to first 10 children, each with caregiver. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket A few island women went whaling with their husbands; others stayed & got involved in astronomy, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist movement... Hear their stories. Meet at corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

11 AM to 12:30 PM - Book Signing with Elin Hilderbrand Elin Hilderbrand will be signing copies of her newest Nantucket Novel Spread The Rumor. Held at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Soup & Sandwich + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

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11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket On this tour, hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; teens & seniors $15; Kids $10.

1 to 2:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Departs again at 4 pm. $45, 508-228-5585.

Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

2 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Meet at the corner of Federal & India sts by the Atheneum fence. Arrive 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 2 to 4 PM - Free Stitching Gam Bring your needlework project to this informal weekly gathering in the Nantucket Corner at the Whaling Museum. 13 Broad Street.

2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its Nantucket crew, focusing on survivors & their later lives on the island. Learn about the vital role that whaling played in the economy and social structure of 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Lighthouse Walk: Pirates, Shipwrecks & Ghost Ships Walk to the Brant Point Lighthouse & hear tales of pirates, shipwrecks, mysterious ghost ships. Meet at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton St. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 ; Kids $10. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations Required: 508-257-4586.

4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4 to 5:30 PM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. $45, 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

4:30 PM - Dangermuffin Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 PM - Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum Annual Meeting All current members are invited. Call 508-228-1177 for details. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union St. 5 to 6 PM - Free History Class Dr. Kathryn Brownell, American history professor at Purdue University, offers this course. Exploring moments of media, politics & popular culture. Atheneum, 1 India St. 5 to 7 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Local live music at Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street.

6:30 to 7:30 PM - ELL - English Conversation Circle Practice conversational English in a casual, friendly group setting.

Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family & friends, a favorite beverage, and witness one of the best sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585.

Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit the houses that have stories to tell, view the mysterious pictures. Meet at corner of Main & Federal. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10.

8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, by the bank, 5 min early. 508-332-0953 continued on page 44

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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

Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website. www.nantucketbakeshop.com

Nantucket Cookie Company Open daily; we ship anywhere Small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-5814 2 Broad St., Steamboat Wharf

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 instore pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! www.nantucketcookie.net

Brewers 508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7pm; Sun noon-last call at 6pm Beers brewed with the finest ingredients 5 Bartlett Farm Road

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. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. www.ciscobrewers.com

Clubs & Entertainment Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

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

508-228-6215 Open at 2 New Locations!

4 India Street and in the new Stop-n-Shop 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 and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, 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: order from their website at www.NantucketCoffee.com.

Light Food & Take-Out Annye’s Whole Foods Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods

Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

Open every day 8-6pm.

Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

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. www.bartlettsfarm.com

Bartlett’s on the Wharf

508-228-9403 21 Old South Wharf

Open daily 10am-6pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

www.bartlettsfarm.com Now you can find all the BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM products you need right in town on the Wharf! From fresh baked goods to fresh produce, with a great assortment of sandwiches and other foods-to-go. Eat fresh at Bartlett’s on the Wharf!

Centre Street Bistro 508-228-8470 Breakfast Sundays from 8am-1pm; Lunch on Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner on Wed-Sun from 5:30 29 Centre Street Outdoor patio dining in season The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful Sunday breakfast, savory lunches, and fabulous dinners Wednesdays-Saturdays for Springtime. 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

Downyflake

Cisco Brewers

Rose & Crown

June 11 - 17, 2015

508-228-4554 Open daily at 14 Amelia Dr

At ANNYE’S you’ll find fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Take them home for a hot lunch or a handy dinner. We also sell tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts. And you can choose a bottle of wine from our selection to accompany your meal. ANNYE’S is a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. www.annyes.com

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

Donuts, baked goods, breakfast, & lunch to go A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years

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. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. www.thedownyflake.com

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. Open Sun..-Thurs. from 7 am to 9 pm.; Fri.-Sat. 7 am to 10 pm.

Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant Open daily for Lunch, Buck-a-Shuck, Dinner 4 Bathing Beach Rd. at Jetties Beach Restaurant, Bar, & Beach Shop. Live Music Nightly!

508-228-2279 www.thejetties.com

Come to JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT great food, summer cocktails, gorgeous sunsets, and for all the fun you want to have at the beach! Buck-a-Shuck from 3-6 pm. Serving lunch every day from 11:30 to 4, and dinner nightly from 5pm. Bar opens at 11:30 every day. Our Beach Shop rents beach chairs & umbrellas and has all you need for your day at the beach on Nantucket. And, there’s plenty of parking! Open through Labor Day. Call about holding your next event or private party at JETTIES.

Lemon Press Opening any day now!

Organic Foods, Superfood Smoothies, Cold Press Juices & More

508-228-3800 29 Centre Street

This new island, “grab and go healthy” shop in the heart of downtown makes their products on site. Choices include a variety of organic coffee, freshly pressed cold juices and lemonade, freshly made sandwiches, and superfoods such as smoothies and Raw Bowls. Owners Darya and Rachel are committed to serving their customers healthy and delicious food items that are easy to take to the beach, to the boat, on a picnic, or home to the family. www.lemonpressnantucket.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables.

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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. www.siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm.

7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons 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

508-228-1801 2 East Chestnut Street

Daily 11:30am to 9pm Sushi & classic Japanese dishes

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 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. Find us on FB. www.sushibyyoshi.com

Thai House Nantucket

508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 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 Complete organic market & prepared meals

508-228-4554 Open daily - 14 Amelia Drive

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 naturallyfarmed wines from Italy, France, and California. Try ANNYE’S Culinary Concierge, offering 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!

BRING IN THE GROCERY DOUGH COUPON from this paper. We’re a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. Plenty of parking. www.annyes.com

Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-6pm.

Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 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 Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking

508-325-0308 10 India Street

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

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Brant Point Grill Open for the season with spring specials!

50 Easton St, harborside at the White Elephant Drink in the View...Join the Scene!

508-325-1320 www.brantpointgrill.com

Enjoy Sunday brunch from 10am to 2pm overlooking Nantucket Harbor, relax over lunch or cocktails, and savor dinners with award-winning wines and spectacular views all at White Elephant’s BRANT POINT GRILL. They serve the island’s finest steaks, freshest seafood, and creative Chef’s Specialties. 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. Specials offered through July 2: threecourse dinners for $33 and half off bar menu food from 3 to 5 pm.

Breeze Bar & Cafe

508-228-4730

Dine Indoors or Enjoy Our Outdoor Deck with Fire Pits at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street New England Coastal Cuisine & Family Favorites Breeze Bar & Cafe serves New England Coastal Cuisine, and family favorites in either our dining room or outdoors on Nantucket’s grandest all-season deck, with cozy fire pits.

Our dinner menu features salads, soups, and appetizers, and a delectable selection of entrees from filet mignon and Grilled Salmon to a casual Burger and delectable Lobster Roll. Also serving lunch and Sunday Brunch. Cocktail Bar Service also available.

Complimentary Kids’ Deck Friday & Saturday evenings. breezebarandcafe.com

The Brotherhood of Thieves Open year-round from 11:30 am Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch

508-228-2551 23 Broad Street

THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, is an landmark island eatery, offering three dining areas: The original restaurant echoing 1840s Whaling Bar. Upstairs was recently renovated (great option for private parties). Outdoor patio provides relaxed/casual dining. All three bars are stocked with unique liquors to delight connoisseurs. Menu offers specials (fresh /organic ingredients), signature burgers, famous shoestring fries. Voted Best Chowder/Family Dining—Cape Cod Life and Best Nantucket Bar—Boston Magazine. www.brotherhoodofthieves.com

Centre Street Bistro Lunch, Dinner, & Sunday Breakfast “Eat and happiness will follow!”

508-228-8470 29 Centre Street

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 Sunday breakfast, from 8am to 1 pm; savory lunches Wednesdays-Saturday from 11:20 to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Wednesdays-Sunday from 5:30 pm. 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. MC and Visa accepted.

Children’s Café Open for the season, call for hours!

Affordable Beachfront Dining

508-228-2284 at Childrens Beach

Enjoy breakfast on the beach at the new CHILDRENS CAFE at Children’s Beach. This sister restaurant to the popular Easy Street Cantina also serves sandwiches, seafood, and has an extensive menu for kids. Great food and a fantastic view! Open daily.

Company of the Cauldron Serving dinner nightly.

508-228-4016 5 India Street

If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON. Discover romance at this charming restaurant located in the heart of Nantucket’s Historic District. Through the doorway, past an abundance of beautiful flowers, tables set with classic floral linens glow softly, lit only by candles. The kitchen is open and can be seen from the dining room. Three evenings a week a classical harpist plays soft music. THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON serves outstanding and creative cuisine, with elegant, prix fixe menus that change every evening. Menus are available a week in advance: see their website. COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is well known for its lamb preparations, as well as for its innovative creations featuring beef and seafood.

Menus are available at www.CompanyoftheCauldron.com.

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar 508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30am-9pm 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking “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. www.CrosswindsNantucket.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide Downyflake Open Daily for Breakfast & Lunch; Takeout A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years

508-228-4533 18 Sparks Avenue

www.thedownyflake.com 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. Call ahead for take-out, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning.

Breakfast 6 am- 2 pm on weekdays (7-1 on Sunday). Lunch Mon-Sat 11-2pm

Dune

508-228-5550 Bar opens 5pm; Dinner Nightly from 6-10pm; Lunch from 11:30-2:30pm Where chic meets casual comfort.

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 showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. www.DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open daily! One Nibble & You’re Hooked! 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. 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 or on our outside patio beside the water. We serve breakfast all day, and offer our Omelette Bar from 8-11:30 am. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. Open Sun..-Thurs. from 7 am to 9 pm.; Fri.Sat. 7 am to 10 pm.

Fifty-Six Union Open Tues.-Sat. Bar opens at 5, Dinner starts at 5:30 Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

508-228-6135 56 Union Street

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;.

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 on Nantucket. www.fiftysixunion.com

foood for here & there

508-228-4291

Open daily at 6:30am for breakfast, lunch, dinner, & snacks Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Delivery!

149 Lower Orange St foood for here and there is the place to go for great food at reasonable prices. Rated the Best Pizza on Nantucket, foood serves small, medium, large, and deep dish pizzas at the lowest price on the island. At foood for here and 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. If you’re in a hurry to get home or to the beach, call ahead with your order. www.fooods.com

Kitty Murtagh’s

508-325-0781 Lunch 11:30-5; Dinner from 5 pm; Sunday Brunch 11:20-2:30 Nantucket’s Only Irish Pub & Restaurant 4 West Creek Road

In Ireland, pubs are places to socialize, relax & maybe conduct a little business. Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery are continuing that tradition on Nantucket at KITTY MURTAGH’S. Named after John’s grandmother, everything about Kitty’s is eclectic and fun. Decorated with Irish signs, antiques, and furniture, the pub exudes authenticity. Relax & enjoy traditional hearty fare. Join us downstairs in our intimate dining room for entrees like Kitty’s Pork Schnitzel or Guiness Battered Fish-n-Chips.

Nightly seafood specials draw from Nantucket’s local catch. You can add Nantucket’s best soup & salad bar to any entree for just a few dollars. Top it all off with a pint of Guinness in a traditional 20-oz glass. Live music every Wed. & Fri. night. www.kittymurtaghs.com

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Dreamland movie theatre. NIXS focuses on award-winning, independent, small batch brews, superior craft cocktails and upscale gourmet pub fare. Come try our 14 beers on tap, our famous Moscow mule, or the best lobster roll around. Join the Mug Club for a personal 20 ounce NIXS mug and half-price apps on Tuesdays & Sundays. Live bands every week. www.NixsNantucket.com

The Proprietors bar & table Dinner Thursday-Tuesday; Sunday Brunch 11 to 2 An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes

508-228-7477 9 India St

The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients. Executive Chef/Co-Owner Tom Berry serves an adventurous selection of sharable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable, and grain presentations. For spring, dinner is served Thursday through Tuesday from 5:30pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 11am to 2 pm. The Proprietors bar opens nightly at 5pm. www.proprietorsnantucket.com

Queequegs

508-325-0992 Brunch Daily 11am-3pm. Dinner nightly from 5:30pm. Tree bar open, weather permitting 6 Oak Street The locals’ choice for intimate in-town dining Nestled on a side street behind the Atheneum, QUEEQUEG’S offers a romantic spot for dinner in a fun bistro setting with an intimate bar scene. The cozy dining room, with it’s warm color scheme and eclectic artwork, radiates comfort. Our patio is a fun retreat from the hustle and bustle of town. QUEEQUEG’S menu pushes the envelope of “American Eclectic” and takes you on a culinary voyage that blends home-style comfort food with European flavors. Our chef has honed his skills to the point where every bite resonates with love-it-in-an-instant flavor. In the heart of down town, QUEEQUEG’S is the local secret that’s finally out. www.queequegsnantucket.com

Rose & Crown 508-228-2595 Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am 23 South Water Street www.theroseandcrown.com Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails 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 great food at reasonable 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.

The Ships Inn 508-228-0040 Dinner Wed-Sun from 5:30pm; Dory Bar open 5 ‘til close 13 Fair Street American Brasserie www.shipsinnnantucket.com The diverse menu features a variety of seasonal specials and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. Stop in for a drink at our Dory Bar and check out our menu. Surely you’ll want to stay for dinner. Reservations are recommended but not necessary, walk-ins are welcomed. Dinner is served Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 pm; Dory Bar opens at 5 pm.

Siam to Go 508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265 Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Sun 12-8pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct. Nantucket Commons 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. www.sophietspizza.com/

508-680-7342 15 So. Water Street

Sushi by Yoshi 508-228-1801 Daily 11:30am to 9pm. Call for extended weekend hours Sushi & classic Japanese dishes 2 East Chestnut Street

NIXS is an upscale independent brewpub located on 15 South Water street next to the

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 Sushi Bar and sample

NIXS Brew Pub Open Daily 11:30am-1am Great pub food, live bands, small batch brews

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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. Find us on FB www.sushibyyoshi.com

Thai House Nantucket

508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm 118 Old South Road Dine in or take out

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

TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, & Dinner Nothing is ordinary, not even the view!

508-228-8768 Bayview Dining at The Wauwinet

Located at The Wauwinet overlooking Nantucket Bay, award-winning TOPPER’S offers one of the most spectacular views on the island. Enjoy a superb prix fixe or a la carte dinner in the intimate dining room or relax outdoors on the casual TOPPER’S Deck.

Cocktails on the lawn at sunset are another special treat. For brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can arrive via a scenic one-hour water taxi cruise or catch our complimentary jitney (both depart from the White Elephant). Now serving brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended. www.toppersrestaurant.com

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Seafood Souza’s Seafood

508-228-9140 Open 9am-6pm with a full selection of seafood 23 Trotter’s Lane Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing 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 at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.

Wine & Spirits Epernay Wine & Spirits Open daily 12 to 7 pm; Island Delivery #WineExpertonACK

508-228-2755 1 North Beach Street

Épernay is the only Sommelier Owned + Operated wine 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, Gift Cards Available + Parking in Back | www.epernayfinewine.com | 508.228.2755| fb: EpernayWineAndSpiritsNantucket | twitter: EpernayWines | instagram: epernay_wineandspirits epernayfinewine.com

508-325-TOWN (8696) Brunch Daily 11am-3pm; Dinner nightly from 5:30pm. 4 East Chestnut St www.TownNantucket.com Be adventurous, go to Town

TOWN Restaurant is a Global cuisine wonderland, offering uplifted dishes sourced from every corner of the globe. Taste our tantalizingly bold, sumptuous flavors within a cool, casual, sexy Eastern-styled lounge. Offering traditional dishes with a twist; Ancho Dusted Shrimp & Grits, and Red Thai Curry Chicken all capture your taste buds and transport you to another land! Town is conveniently located on East Chestnut St.; our inviting dining lounge and patio with Asian accents brings you to paradise, making this a memorable dining experience! Be adventurous, go to TOWN!

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Featured Restaurant: Breeze Bar + Café

Blown away by The Breeze It struck us last fall as we walked down Easton Street during a November evening out. The Nantucket (as in Hotel & Resort) looks like a castle. We must admit that we were not the ones who noticed the resemblance, like most adults today we were distracted by work and by life: it was the 10-year-old in our party who exclaimed “We’re having dinner in a castle!”

There’s nothing like the magical sense of a child to make you stop and look. There it was: sweeping decks, magestic entrance with an attendant at the top of the tall stairs (no armor or spear, though), and even a turret. We were having dinner in a castle.

We hold onto that sense of magic every time we enter The Nantucket, and shared it with our companions during our dinner last week at The Breeze, the cozy café and bar just beyond the “Great Hall” — okay, at some point the castle imagery breaks down, and we must admit that The Nantucket is actually an elegant hotel with all the modern amenities of a toprated resort.

The Breeze Bar & Café, aptly named for the island’s refreshing sea breezes, occupies the back deck of The Nantucket Hotel & Resort. There is a cozy, chic indoor bar and lounge where dinner can be served, but we prefer the engaging island vacation ambiance of the spacious deck with wicker seating, wood tables and placemats, strands of tiny lights draped above, and a breeze, unless the weather necessitates they drop the clear sides for shelter. Discreet heaters near the ceiling provide warmth during cool evenings. Stylish firepits surrounded by comfy chairs and loveseats are strategically placed in and near the dining room for after-dinner relaxation (and s’mores!). This is the ideal spot for cocktails and conversation.

Staff at The Breeze, from the managers to the bussers are warm, efficient, and genuinely pleased to serve. To care for their guests dining with children as well as their guests dining without little ones, The Breeze has both a respectable Kids Menu and a Kids’ Deck Program. Children can dine with their families and, when they are finished Lobster Risotto

eating, they can join the Kids’ Deck staff for supervised play another in area of The Nantucket while their parents linger in the dining Chicken Carnitas Cake room for some “grownup time.” This program is free for children age 3 to 12 and held from 5:30 to 7 pm.

Newly at the helm of The Breeze this season is Executive Chef Josh Schoen.

With six years of cooking professionally, three of them on “that other island,” Schoen has the kitchen at The Breeze well under control and has already made improvements. His combination of youthful enthusiam and solid technique, is energizing the menu and the staff. Chef Schoen describes his cooking by saying “I cook how I eat: very Mediterranean,” a style that complements summer on Nantucket. At our recent meal, we were impressed by his beautifully composed dishes and thoughtful preparations that hinge on very fresh ingredients and an attention to detail.

We put ourselves in the hands of the chef for this meal, and Schoen chose for us to begin with his Oysters on the Half-Shell (see cover photo). In a deliciously fresh marriage of ocean and garden, he nestles the Pleasant Bay Oysters in a pool of rose vinegar with hints of ginger. The raw oysters are topped with peashoots and matchsticks of raw carrot and radish. We commented on the appealing light notes of rose with the briny shellfish, and the chef simply replied “I got turned on to the floral flavors early on.” (Suggested pairing: Enza Prosecco from Italy) Next we sampled Chef Schoen’s Roasted Beet Salad, with mixed greens so fresh they could have been picked to order tossed in a basil vinaigrette. Slices of shaved radish top the salad with slices of striped chioggia beet. Tucked under-

Roasted Beet Salad

Get your home ready for spring and summer!

Bring your containers and window boxes to Bartlett’s. Our Blooming Creations experts will turn them into works of art for your deck or home.

Open every day 8am-6pm 508-228-9403 | www.bartlettsfarm.com

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Roasted Chicken Breast

neath we discovered paper-thin slices of golden beet. Cubes of roasted red beet are artistically placed alongside in a bright pistachio crema. Chef roasted the beets in this salad with spices typically used for pickling, which imparted whispers of deep flavor, and left the twang of vinegar to the dressing. (Suggested pairing: ACK Cosmo) Last summer at The Breeze, our favorite dish was the Lobster Risotto. This season, Chef Schoen’s version of the dish is even better! He clearly has mastered the secrets of making a perfect risotto. It’s creamy and full of flavor, studded with plump and juicy English peas. The lobster meat is sweet and tender, and there’s plenty of it, but there are also whole shrimp and whole mussels folded into this risotto, which begs the question: Is this risotto with seafood or is it seafood risotto?

No matter: whatever you call it, it’s superb! We like that the risotto is served as an appetizer rather than an entree; we could later regret devouring a larger portion of this rich and delicious dish. (Suggested pairing: La Porte “Le Petit Duc� Sauvignon Blanc –France) As much as we enjoyed the risotto, it was the Chicken Carnitas Cake that we ranked as our favorite appetizer. Prepared from braised chicken thighs, the cakes were delightfully crunchy outside and surprisingly moist inside. The Southwestern flavors are amped up with black bean hummus, avocado, and crumbles of Cotija cheese. There was not a morsel of this left after we passed it around the table. (Suggested pairing: cold Cisco Sankaty Light) For the entree course, Chef Schoen had us begin with his Grilled Eggplant with vegetable ragout and cheesy polenta. The diverse and hearty flavors in this vegetarian (and gluten-free) entree brought the term “meat and potatoes� to mind.

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meat topped with a dark and delicious pan juice reThe duction. chicken is served a satiny on smoooth parsley pistou potato puree that is a taste of comfortfood heaven with the rich gravy and is even better eaten with a forkful of chicken and a dip of the pea emulsion that is Grilled Salmon served in swashes around the plate. (Suggested pairing: Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay – Russian River CA) At a time when grass fed beef is de rigueur the Seared Center-Cut Filet that Chef Schoen serves stands out. Even when cooked closer to medium than to rare, the filet is tender as butter and has a robust and beefy flavor. This is exactly what you want when you order beef! Every detail is right on this plate (indeed, on every plate that was brought to our table): the goat cheese scalloped potatoes with their tender layers and browned and bubbly top...the tender-crisp roasted carrots, baby zucchini, fennel, and peas served on a vibrant sundried tomato pesto... and the thick veal demi drizzled overtop. (Suggested pairing: Jack Barrett Cabernet Sauvignon - Paso Robles CA) Grilled Salmon often shows up on island menus, but never like Chef Schoen does it! He presents his salmon on a bed of creamy arborio rice with wild mushrooms that is set in a pool of smoked onion broth. Even before we took our first bites, the tantalizing, smoky aroma tickled our noses. There is just enough smoke to be appealing, not so much that it overwhelms the fish. We asked for spoons so that we could finish every drop of the intoxicating entree. (Suggested pairing: Hartley-Ostini “Hitching Post� Pinot Noir – Santa Barbara CA) Desserts change at the whim of the chef. If he’s offering his Blood Orange Panna Cotta, then that is how you want to end your meal here. The panna cotta is set over a gelee that is the essence of blackberries, surrounded by crunchy banana chips, and draped with deliciously juicy strips of champagne mango. Or you might want to end your evening at the “castle� sitting around one of the deck firepits, sipping a glass of Port or one of their ten single malt Scotch selections.

Breeze Bar & CafÊ in the Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street • breezebarandcafe.com Reservations suggested: 508-228-4730 Open for springtime from 11 am Thursday-Sunday, serving Sunday Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner expanded summer hours begin mid-June Dinner entrees range in price from $19 to $38 Breeze Lounge from 9 to 11 pm Indoor & Sheltered Patio Dining • Children’s Menu & Kids’ Club available Full Bar • Live Music • Major Credit Cards Accepted www.yesterdaysisland.com for photos of all dishes mentioned

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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! www.millyandgrace.com

Murray’s Outlet Warehouse

Adventure / Eco-Tours Shearwater Excursions Yankee Magazine Editors’ Pick for Best Eco-Tour

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

The most well known water tours and adventure tours of Nantucket. Whales, seals, harbor tours, clamming excursions, fly-boarding and more. Private tours and excursions as well. Call or drop by slip 1011 on Straight Wharf, Nantucket. www.shearwaterexcursions.com

Apparel & Accessories Blue Beetle

508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street

Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, & Gifts

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, Kut from the Kloth, Julie Brown, Joules, 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. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

Cashmere, accessories, shoes

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

Joy West Collection

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

Open Daily - Experience Joy! Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

If you walk down Orange Street for about a 10-minute stroll, you will come to New Street on your right and there you will find the bargain center of Nantucket Island — MURRAY’S OUTLET WAREHOUSE, the retail outlet with quality merchandise at outlet prices. This is the only bargain center on the Island where you can find name brands of outstanding quality in both ladies’ and men’s sportswear and shoes at fantastically low prices. If you are looking for shoes, slacks, blouses, jackets, dresses, coats or almost anything else, it pays to go to the WAREHOUSE and find some unexpected bargains. All new merchandise at prices you won’t believe, but this outlet is for real! www.nantucketreds.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Thurs. 10-5:30, Fri-Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Clothing

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-the-know” 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 namebrand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and yearround. Fax number: 508-228-6568. www.nobbyshop.com

Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

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! www.joyjewelry.com

Letarte

508.228.7946 (SWIM) 5 South Water St (behind Pollacks)

Open daily from 10 am Swimwear & Clothing for Island Living

www.letarteswimwear.com Maui-inspired swim and cover-up label, LETARTE, is island-hopping from Hawaii’s beaches to the New England seacoast and has opened a new Nantucket store. Located at 5 South Water Street (across from The Nautilus on Cambridge St), the Letarte Boutique will be open daily from 10am and will feature their collection of swimwear, caftans and cover-ups along with Maui-designer jewelry, towels, and signature lotion and oil.

Milly and Grace

508-901-5051 Open daily at 2 Washington Street

Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

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Open 10:30 to 5 Mon-Sat. Quality merchandise at outlet prices starting at 50% off!

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Deadline: September 12, 2015

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508-228-3584 New Street

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

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. www.peterbeaton.com

Serenella Nantucket 508-228-3400 Monday-Sunday 10 to 6, Closed Tuesday 9B South Beach Street The latest Ready-To-Wear and Accessories from the best in American & European fashion www.serenella-boston.com Since its inception in 1980, Serenella has been on a mission to bring the best in women’s luxury fashion to Boston and Nantucket. Listed as one of Elle Magazine’s Top 50 Boutiques in the World, Serenella offers a carefully edited selection of elegant Parisian apparel, fine Italian raiment and luxurious American sportswear. Featuring Acne Studios, Bottega Veneta, Cedric Charlier, Calvin Klein, Delfina Delettrez, Dezso by Sara Beltrán, Giambattista Valli, Jupe by Jackie, K. Jacques, Lisa Marie Fernandez, Lucien Pellat-Finet, Marco De Vincenzo, Massimo Alba, Michael Kors, Normal Kamali, Orlebar Brown, Stella McCartney X Adidas, Roberto Cavalli, and more.

s•mac designs 508-221-8759 handcrafted with love...30 miles out to sea. smacdesigns@hotmail.com Exclusively at the Sustainable Nantucket Farmers and Artisans Market Unique handbags and beach blankets handcrafted on Nantucket by the artist. We use high quality leathers and stain resistant fabrics. Stand out in the crowd with our durable and brightly colored beach blankets, big enough for the whole family! Find me on Cambridge Street June 20th from 9am-1pm. Follow smacdesigns on Facebook and Instagram for our latest creations! smacdesigns.com

Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store 508-325-8884 Open Mon-Sat Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters!

Locally owned and operated 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road) 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

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printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

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the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm and accept all major credit cards. www.nantucketbikeshop.com

Artists Association of Nantucket

Young’s Bicycle Shop

Check the Calendar for openings

Open daily Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.

508-228-0294 Open daily at 19 Washington St.

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & 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 or several of nantucketarts.org our many wonderful art classes.

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

Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist Studio by Appointment

508-332-2553 Unique Textile and Print Art and Accessories

Miki shows regularly at the Artists Association of Nantucket. To visit her studio, please www.mikilovett.com call 508-332-2553.

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

508-325-7463 167 Orange Street

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

Philip Bloom Gallery

508-825-5973 Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm 117 Orange Street Contemporary art, exhibiting work of emerging artists from around the world

Philip Bloom Gallery is pleased to announce its inaugural exhibition featuring original paintings by Cassandra Levine, Javier Ramirez, and Patrick Shoemaker. FROM THE ASHES OF CONCEPTUALISM will be on display from May 22 to June 28, with a grand opening reception June 19 from 6-8pm in a new exhibition space located at 117 Orange Street. www.philipbloomgallery.com

Samuel Owen Gallery

508-680-1445 46 Centre Street

Nantucket’s newest art gallery Gallery of contemporary art

samuelowengallery.com An exciting new arrival on Centre Street, Samuel Owen Gallery at Seven Seas specializes in contemporary art, both original works and multiples. Samuel Owen Gallery maintains an extensive inventory of work by artists Damien Hirst, Peter Tunney, Shepard Fairey, Eric Zener, Mr. Brainwash, Dale May and CANTSTOPGOODBOY, to name just a few.

Bike Rentals Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes

508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road

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

Nantucket Bike Shop Open daily 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

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

NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and

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

508-228-1353 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 ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. www.gshill.com

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Books & Publications Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

Open daily. Ask about autographed books.

Party with Elin Hilderbrand on June 15

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 45 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about a free gift & autographed books. Party with Elin Hilderbrand on June 15 from 6:30-7:30pm or meet her at a booksigning on June 16 from 11 to 12:30 pm. www.mitchellsbookcorner.com

On This Day in Nantucket History

by Amy Jenness available at Mitchell’s Book Corner and The Whaling Museum Gift Shop Quirky & fascinating stories that shaped this island Nantucket is much more than beautiful beaches and sailboats. One day at a time, author Amy Jenness offers up quirky and fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped this remote island. On August 11, 1841, Frederick Douglass made his first antislavery speech at the Nantucket Atheneum. The Great Fire of July 13, 1846, devastated the island, forcing residents to rebuild what they lost. On December 5, 1981, a nor’easter stranded nearly two thousand visitors and forced seventeen pilot whales to come ashore. Read a story a day or month at a time. Celebrate an entire year of Nantucket history. ON THIS DAY IN NANTUCKET HISTORY is available for sale at Mitchell’s Book Corner and the Whaling Museum Gift Shop.

Yesterday’s Island CELEBRATING OUR 45th YEAR! Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide

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

Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 45 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter at the top of Nantucket.net www.yesterdaysisland.com

Buses NRTA

508-228-7025 Bus routes thru town & out of town See display ad for times and routes Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St. RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com Service is provided thru October 12 from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website www.nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $1 or $2 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. Season passes may be purchased at the NRTA office at 3 East Chestnut Street M-F, 8-4. www.nrtawave.com

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Advertiser Directory Car Rentals Affordable Rentals

508-228-3501 Daily at 6 South Beach Street

Cars, 4x4s, vans, convertibles, mopeds

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. www.affrentals.com Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted.

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car Open Daily Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns

508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport

We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits!

Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pick-up from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our specials. All major credit cards accepted. www.nantucketislandrentacar.com

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 available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227.

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

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

youngsbicycleshop.com 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!

Charters - Fishing Albacore

508-228-5074 Private Charters only Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching Slip 1010, Straight Wharf

THE ALBACORE is a 35-foot custom Sport Fisherman with large cockpit and walk-in cabin for complete comfort. Capt. Bob DeCosta, a second-generation charter boat captain, has more than 30 years of experience fishing Nantucket waters. We offer a variety of private charters from 2-1/2 hour bluefish trips to full day shark and tuna fishing. Whale watches are also available. Fun for the whole family—young, old, inexperienced, or experienced. All equipment is provided, except for cold drinks and sandwiches. Twoand-a-half-hour, five-hour, and full day trips are available. You’ll be fishing within ten to twenty minutes from the dock. Call for reservations or information, or visit Slip 1010 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted. www.albacorecharters.com

Herbert T.

Day: 508-228-6655

Daily: 7am, 10am, 1pm, 4pm. Call for Reservations www.fishnantucket.net Trolling “Catch those blues and Bass!”

Slip 14, Straight Wharf Make sure you don’t miss the fishing while you’re here on Nantucket! The HERBERT T sport fishing boat will take you to where the blues are biting. Captain Fred Tonkin is an experienced fisherman and will provide you with all the equipment for up to six people to fish at one time. He takes four 2-1/2-hour trips a day: 7 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm, and the fishing starts just 15 minutes from the dock. The HERBERT T is fully licensed and insured and is fully equipped electronically. While you’re on Nantucket, do as the islanders do - catch some blues! Private charters are also available. $95/ person.

Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2010: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local

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history.” The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. www.endeavorsailing.com

Children Petite Travelers 508-221-1081 Year-round 15B Vestal Street Nantucket’s largest and most preferred baby equipment rental company.

Petite Travelers is Nantucket’s largest and most preferred baby equipment rental company. Locally owned and operated year-round. The company rents everything from full size cribs, BOB strollers, highchairs, carseats and much more for all your baby’s comforts away from home. Fully insured. Safety certified. FREE island delivery. Dropoff and pick-up at airport and boat terminals. Serving Nantucket for 4 seasons. www.Petitetravelers.com

Children’s Apparel smiling button Play dresses for little girls

617.470.3959 Open daily at 15 Old South Wharf

Smiling Button is a new collection of play dresses for little girls. Our 100% cotton clothing is made in the USA and is simply meant for kids to be kids. We invite you to shop our exclusive “Nantucket” collection at our summer pop-up store at 15 Old South Wharf. smilingbutton.com

Children’s Camp ACKventure Sports & Day Camps A variety of camps for ages 3-1/2 to 18 Building Strong Kids & Great Memories

508-228-7285 x5 Nantucket Community School

www.NantucketCommunitySchool.org The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of sports & day camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18.

Football, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, field hockey, multi-sport, night clinics, dance, gymnastics and much more! Which ACKventure awaits your child this summer? Go to www.nantucketcommunityschool.org to register or find out further information.

Contact: Blair Jannelle, Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-2287285 x 1576 or Casey Morrow, ACKventure Day Camp Supervisor, morrowc@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x1361.

Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket Classes & Workshops for all ages

508-228-0294 Open daily at 24 Amelia Drive

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, printmaking, textile art and mixed media.

Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from three to ninety-three. nantucketarts.org

Coaching/Consulting Marsha Egan Coaching 508-332-1505 Life and success skills coaching, workplace productivity consulting, and leadership development workshops www.marshaegan.com Celebrated keynoter, facilitator, author and ICF-certified workplace productivity and business leader coach, Marsha is devoted to energizing people to make the best use of their time so that they can lead their lives and achieve more. Focused on enabling growth through people, she applies her experience and skills to helping her clients achieve their personal, professional, and organizational goals by expertly navigating the people-side of of personal and business challenges. Visit www.MarshaEgan.com for more resources on how to take your career, business, and personal life to the next level.

Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free sample available: just ask!

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year.

Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts

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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

508-228-0667 Open Daily - BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays 48 Centre Street 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 10% off your purchase. nantucketcandy.com

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

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

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 “Sailor’s Valentine” and “Nantucket Memories.” 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 ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round.

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!

Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free sample 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 Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 Zero India Street

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. These Nantucket Chocolatier original Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured 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 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 Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981—come experience it for yourself, and enjoy a complimentary taste of the delectable chocolate. Artisan Chocolates are made on the premises and are available exclusively at Sweet Inspirations, ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket, and NantucketChocolate.com. Open year-round.

Complimentary tastings. nantucketchocolate.com

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Furniture & Home Accessories Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-228-1961 Where Home & Garden Meet 9 Wampanoag Way Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. 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| www.arrowheadfurniture.com

Gifts Hill’s of Nantucket Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf

Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker.

G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband and wife team. Nantucket theme prints 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. www.gshill.com

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop

508-228-5470 Open Daily 33 Straight Wharf Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate summer with our limited edition apparel and accessories. We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com

Nantucket Throw 508-228-0437 Mon-Thurs. 10-5:30, Fri-Sun 10-6 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. www.nantucketreds.com

Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday

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

Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.

Hats Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe

508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street

PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients and philanthropic endeavors as it is for as it is custom fitted straw hats, signature hatboxes, handbags, and authentic Nantucket sailor shirts—Peter Beaton is a hidden gem that you don’t want to miss. Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. www.peterbeaton.com

Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital 508-825-8100 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab 57 Prospect St MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000 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 24hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more.

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Advertiser Directory Home Decor & Accessories Abigail Fox Designs Open every day and evening A unique collection of home décor, art, accessories, jewelry Old South Wharf Abigail Fox Designs, from Old Greenwich CT, offers a unique collection of home décor, accessories, jewelry, one of a kind artwork, whale and bird sculptures & vintage nautical curiosities. We are open every day until at least 8pm. Come visit on Old South Wharf, look for the Hot Pink Door! Facebook & Instagram: abigailfoxdesigns Abigailfoxdesigns@gmail.com

Milly and Grace

508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

Open every day, 10 to 6 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 adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place!

Internet Nantucket.net The island’s premier web portal

508-228-6777 Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

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

508-901-5032 119B Pleasant Street

Mon.,Tues, Thurs-Sat 10am to 5:30pm Nantucket’s New Bead Shop & Classes

AKIMBO, Nantucket’s bead shop, has all the supplies you’ll need to create your own beautiful jewelry. You’ll find gemstones and pearls, and beads of glass, ceramic, and metal. Findings include ear wires, clasps, toggles, jump rings, and crimping materials as well as leather, cord, hemp, wire, and ribbon for stringing. Call us to sign up for classes!

Blue Beetle

508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street

Jewelry & Gifts

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 unique jewelry and 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. Shop year-round in our store or visit us online. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com

G. S. Hill Gallery Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 Open daily at 40 Straight Wharf

Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company 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 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 she uses. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made.

It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. www.gshill.com

Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry

508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf

nantucketpearls.com Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf.

Pageo

508-228-0229 Open daily at 21 Centre Street

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. thejewelersgallery.com

508-228-6899 46 Main Street

Open daily with new arrivals!

Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

PAGEO offers some of the most unique collections of Fine Jewelry found anywhere.

Come see their exclusive Misani Collection. 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. www.pageo.com

Movies & Theatre Dreamland Foundation

508-332-4822 17 South Water Street

Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More!

More than just a movie theatre

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. Movie Line: 508-2281784 www.NantucketDreamland.org

Museums & Sites Nantucket Historical Association Your portal to Nantucket history

Jewelry Akimbo Beads & Things

Nantucket Pearl Company Open daily.

American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry

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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. See the Historic Sites page in this publication for a complete listing of NHA sites. www.nha.org

Nursery Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture 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 indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more.

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 at 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

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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.

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Tours - Van Gail’s Tours, Inc.

508-257-6557 Call for pickup

Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest

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

Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. By entering our contest, you give us permission to publish your photos online at www.NantucketWeddings.com and to use for promotional purposes, so do not send copyrighted photos. nantucketweddings.com

GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 40 years, 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 1-3/4 hours to 2 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.

Shoes & Handbags

Tours - Walking

508-228-9165 Share photos of your wedding and win $! Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554

Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street

Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

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

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon-Thurs. 10-5:30, Fri-Sun 10-6 Classic & Updated Clothing

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-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com

ViVi G Shoes

508-228-0411 25 Centre Street

Open for the season!

Chic Shoes, Haute Handbags, and Accessories

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. 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! www.vivigshoes.com

Special Events Nantucket Dental Society

201-406-5783

Nantucket Walking Tours

508-332-0953

See Calendar of Events for Tours & Times Voted “Best of Nantucket” 3 years in a row The 2-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Fifty Shades of Fabulous: the Story of Nantucket, Into the Heart of the Seas: the History of Nantucket Whaling, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, Nantucket’s Historic Mansions, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Group rates are available.

See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details.

Raven’s Walk

508-257-4586

See calendar of events for dates & times of walks Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England” Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her Great Expectations History Walk, Inside the Graveyards Tour, Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket, 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 or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times, visit www.ravens-walk.com. www.ravens-walk.com

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

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable high-speed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the 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. www.hy-linecruises.com

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262 1 Steamboat Wharf

9th Annual Seminar: June 11 to 13, 2015

Reservations: Daily: 7:30am - 4pm

Dr. Mark Duncan writes on a variety of dental topics and lectures internationally on advanced dental topics including occlusion, esthetics, advanced technology, communication, and myofacial pain. At the NANTUCKET DENTAL SOCIETY 9th Annual Seminar, Dr. Duncan will speak on “The Link between Headaches & Sleep/Airway & TMD.” nantucketdental.com

Nantucket is located 26 miles from Cape Cod’s mainland port of Hyannis. Take a leisurely 2 hour and 15 minute voyage on our traditional ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket. Or ride in style and luxury on board our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, which gets you to Nantucket in just one hour. steamshipauthority.com

Sunglasses Summer Shades Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Watches The Trinity Collection Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

508-228-7557 Open daily at 50 Main Street

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Oliver Peoples, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Rayban, Tom Ford, Smith, Michael Kors, Burberry, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specializqe in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, and Rolex—vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces.

Tours - Beach

Weddings

Great Point Natural History Tour

Nantucket Weddings

Leaving daily at 9am and 1pm Call for times of Sunset Tours

Enter our Photo Contest

508-228-6799 at Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Sunset Tours and Private Tours. www.thetrustees.org/ccwr

508-228-9165, ext. 101 www.NantucketWeddings.com

This comprehensive website will guide you through all the steps to planning and holding a wedding on Nantucket. From getting the marriage license right through the honeymoon, you’ll find valuable information all in one easy-to-navigate location. This website, beautifully illustrated by island photographers, has links to restaurants that host receptions and rehearsal dinners, lodging establishments, musicians, florists, and many others who will help make your day special.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History. Complimentary coffee included. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM to 1 PM - Make “Nantucket Rose” Sailor’s Valentine Create this time honored craft – The Nantucket Rose. Tools, shells, instructions & case will be available to complete this stunning keepsake.

At The 1800 House, 4 Mill Street; 508-228-1894.

10 AM - Free Guided Nature Walk Nature walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $45, 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Pre-registration required: 508-228-9198. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, $20 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Is Open Summer hours for the Nantucket Island Whaling Museum are 10 am to 5 pm daily. 13 Broad Street.

10:30 AM - Spirit & Tragedy of Whaleship Essex: A Walking Play One-woman play that depicts the lives of Capt George Pollard, First Mate Owen Chase, & Cabin Boy Thos Nickerson & their harrowing experiences aboard the Essex. Meet at Whaling Musem, 13 Broad St. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; Kids $10 10:30 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Hear the hidden history of Nantucket they dare not tell you on any other tour, 2/3 mi, 80 min stroll for ages 13+. $20 & $15 for 65+ & Teens.

Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of the bank 5 min. early.

508-332-0953 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fajita Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest House open for the season weather permitting.

11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket A few island women went whaling with their husbands; others stayed & got involved in astronomy, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist movement... Hear their stories. Meet at corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

1 to 3:30 PM - Writers Workshop Mitchell’s invites all aspiring writers to share their work and feedback.

All are welcome! Upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 2 to 5 PM - Faraway Island Bridge Club Duplicate Bride Game. ACBL Sanctioned, open to all Located at Sherburne Commons, 40 Sherburne Commons. Fee $5 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its Nantucket crew, focusing on survivors & their later lives on the island. Learn about the vital role that

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whaling played in the economy and social structure of 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 4 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket On this tour, hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; teens & seniors $15; Kids $10.

4 to 5 PM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 5:15 4:30 PM - Dangermuffin Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.

5 to 5:45 PM - Wine & Cheese on the Wine Deck A 45 min tasting of 8 wines, including our reserve reds on the Wine Deck of Nantucket Vineyard, overlooking the Cisco Brewers Courtyard.

Learn how we make great wine. $25 / $35 with a cheese plate.

6 PM - Lecture & Book-Signing Historian Frank Morral reveals the hidden history of Nantucket’s Civil War Monument uncovered in the course of his research on the forthcoming book, Hidden History of Nantucket. $10; free for NHA members.

Advance registration recommended. 508-228-1894 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise Bring your family & friends, a favorite beverage, and witness one of the best sunsets in the world. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

6:30 to 8:30 PM - Knitting and Crocheting Workshop Make 8” squares for the Knit-a Square project for the AIDS orphans of S. Africa. Or bring your own project, and we will help each other. Beginners welcome. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Enjoy watching the sun set over one of the world’s most magnificent harbors. Captain James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and sights along the waterfront. $55 pp. 508-228-5585.

Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 8:45 PM - BibiloArt: Celebrating Creativity 4 Artists’ Assn of Nantucket members find inspiration & create a new work while 4 film makers capture & document their creative process.

Artwork & films will be shown + Q&A with the artists. Free. Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit the houses that have stories to tell, view the mysterious pictures. Meet at corner of Main & Federal. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10.

8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi long & lasts 80 min. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre Sts, by the bank, 5 min early. 508-332-0953 9 to 10:30 PM - Free Stargazing Night Join Maria Mitchell’s professional 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. All are welcome.

9 to 11 PM - Sean Lee Performs Live Live music at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Andre DJ Andre at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street

THURSDAY, JUNE 18 8:30 AM - Nantucket’s Historic Mansions & USA’s Oldest Windmill A brisk, 2 mi, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary by 3x runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl. $15. Cash Only.

Meet at Main & Centre sts, in front of bank 5 min early. 508-332-0953 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History. Complimentary coffee included. Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

9 AM to 1 PM - Make “Nantucket Rose” Sailor’s Valentine Create this time honored craft – The Nantucket Rose. Tools, shells, instructions & case will be available to complete this stunning keepsake.

At The 1800 House, 4 Mill Street; 508-228-1894. continued on page 46

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 45 No. 6 • Our 45th Season!

Wes Van Cott from page 13

that same day.” With those two early customers, Nantucket Coffee Roasters was officially launched.

Wes has loved coffee from an early age: “When I was 12, I lived in Randolf Mass and used to ride my bike to my job as a caddy. There was a little store across from the golf course where I used to stop and get a cup of coffee cause I thought it was cool. I contined as a coffee drinker.”

His introduction to Nantucket Island also came at an early age. In the summer of 1964, his father, a pastry chef, brought the family to Nantucket where he had a job working at the Gordon Folger for the summer. They returned in ‘73, when his father took a job working for Walter Beineke: “my family did all the baking for all the Beineke properties, so I have a strong bakery background.”

After his time on Nantucket, Van Cott moved to Maine, working in bakeries while studying Fine Art. “I even set up some bakeries there,” he remembered.

He was lured back to Nantucket in the early 1980s, when his friend Theo needed a breakfast cook at the India House. “I worked with All Kovalencik and did breakfast there for a couple of summers.” His real dream was to run his own business. While at the India House, Wes helped the owner of the inn with a wallpapering project, then with some painting, and that was the start of a painting company he owned on the island for seven years. “I really didn’t care for it—it was grueling—but I had a young family, and it was a living.”

He started dreaming again of a different business... “I knew how difficult it was to create a business on Nantucket. There are just not a lot of locations or opportunities. I needed to come up with something that did not need a huge structure. I had a friend who roasted coffee for Green Mountain, so I started researching. I had another friend here on the island who was making pasta out of a building on Teasdale Circle, and when that building became available, I rented the space, and I’ve been there ever since.”

Six years later, in 2000, Wes heard through the grapevine of a space grandfathered for food that was about to become available in the center of town. He jumped on the opportunity and opened The Bean. “It was an instant success, but we hit our limits in terms of what we could do. With my food background, I felt there was a part of me unfulfilled. I wanted to do more.”

Again through word-of-mouth, Wes heard last year that Nantucket Gourmet on India Street would be closing. “When I heard about this space, I spoke to the owner, and it was all set in motion pretty quickly. Three months after I signed the lease, the phone rang and it was Stop-and-Shop corporate, calling to ask if I’d like to open in their new store. Here we are: open now in two new locations...My head is still spinning, but I’ve had a lot of great help.”

Now that he has the kitchen facilities he was dreaming of, Wes is experimenting with various food offerings to add to the range of coffees and teas that has made The Bean so popular. “Our intention is to have a selection of salads and sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, plus some baked goods... the menu and the space will evolve naturally with what our customers desire...we want the space to feel good and comfy—for our customers to feel at home... Eventually, we’d like to do some coffee education and tastings.”

According to Wes, the key to an excellent cup of coffee is good water and high quality coffee, both available on Nantucket thanks to Nature and to Wes.

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Van Cott works with a socially committed raw bean importer who has a long relationship with growers, and Wes has traveled through Central America on origin trips. “Coffee is an agricultural product, so it can change every year.

Right now I’m really liking Geisha, an Ethiopean cultivar that was transplanted to Panama and adopted by Columbian growers.”

With help from his island roaster, Leo Keating, Wes chooses coffees the complement each other for their special blends. “All our coffees are standalone single origin...we blend them to satisfy customers looking for something safe.”

To the extensive offerings of coffee beans roasted daily on-island by Van Cott’s roaster, Leo Keating, and coffees and teas prepared to order, Wes has added to The Bean’s selection a Cold Brew Iced Coffee, a “smooth, soft, delicious cup” that takes 20 hours to brew. He sells his Cold Brew on tap and in 32-ounce growlers: bring the growler back for a discount on the refill. And if you time your visit right, you might get to try some Nantucket Coffee Roasters superb cask conditioned “Boozy Beans.” For this, they “age” green coffee beans in casks that previously held Triple Eight’s Notch Whiskey or Hurricane Rum before roasting them for a coffee with incredible natural flavors.

It’s clear that Wes Van Cott loves what he does for a living: his dream come true. “It's really brought me into my community; I've made a lot of friends. It's given me a great sense of home—a sense of belonging. Doing this really gives me a deep connection to the place I love.”

When asked if he plans to open any coffee shops off-island, Wes didn’t even have to think: “No. I have been approached. But it would take me away from home. I'm not about conquering the world...I like my quiet little specialty shop on Nantucket—it’s better than what the world has to offer.

The Bean • 4 India Street • 508-228-6215 • NantucketCoffee.com 5 am to 6 pm Sunday-Thursday & 5 am to 7 pm Friday & Saturday Hours will expand for the summer season Free Wifi • Open year-round

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Vol. 45 No. 6 • Our 45th Season!

Events & Activities from page 44 10 AM - Free Guided Nature Walk Nature walks for the whole family at UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Rd. Other times by appt: 508-228-5268 10 AM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous: The Story of Nantucket Led by 3x runner-up of Nantucket History Quiz Bowl, this 3/4 mi, 90 min stroll tells the story of “the most important small town in American History.” $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12 Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre sts, by bank steps 5 min early. 508-332-0953 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy complimentary Ice Cream on a relaxing, narrated tour of Nantucket’s Inner Harbor with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15, 1:00 & 2:15 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history and waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 pm & 4 pm. $45, 508228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Pre-registration required: 508-228-9198. Maria Mitchell Aquarium, $20 10 AM to 4 PM - Drop In - Jewelry Making Class Instruction available all day. Materials not included. Akimbo Beads & Things, 119b Pleasant Street. 508-901-5032 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket A few island women went whaling with their husbands; others stayed & got involved in astronomy, women’s suffrage, Abolitionist movement... Hear their stories. Meet at corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20; 65+ & Teens $15; & Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586.

11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open for the 2015 Season The Fire Hose Cart House, The Greater Light, Old Mill, and the Oldest

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11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Historic District with an NHA guide & learn what transformed Nantucket to the whaling capital of the world, then to an acclaimed resort destination. Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 1 PM - Free Greenhouse Tour at Bartlett’s Farm Visit the impressive house where tomatoes are grown, marvel in the simple beauty of the organic salad greens & savor the smells in the herb greenhouses. Meet in front of the market, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 1 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket On this tour, hear about the founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & the impact of Quakerism, whaling, effects of 3 wars, and the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at corner of Main & Federal sts. $20; teens & seniors $15; Kids $10.

1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals and birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com.

1:30 to 3:30 PM - Cookbook Swap and Tea Are you looking for some new recipes and your cookbook shelf is bulging? Weed it out and bring your old cookbooks to the Saltmarsh to trade for new ones! Any leftover cookbooks at the end of the Swap will be donated to the Atheneum’s upcoming book sale. 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM drop off / 2:00 PM – swap happens! Tea and refreshments will be served. Saltmarsh Center, 81 Washington Street Ext. 2 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by this magical island on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20; $15 for 65+ & Teens; $5 for 7-12. Cash only. Meet at the corner of Federal & India sts by the Atheneum fence. Arrive 5 minutes early. 508-332-0953 2:15 to 3:45 PM - “In the Heart of the Sea” Walking Tour Explore the world of the Essex & its Nantucket crew, focusing on survivors & their later lives on the island. Learn about the vital role that whaling played in the economy and social structure of 19th century Nantucket. Tour leaves from The Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street 3 to 6 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at Jetties Beach Bar Oysters, clams, & shrimp for $1 ea at The Jetties, 4 Bathing Beach Rd.

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The Gray Grampus from page 6

My first encounter with the Nantucket Stranding team was in the attempted rescue of an 8.5 foot long Risso’s dolphin on a 4th of July weekend several years ago. The entire Nantucket Marine Mammal Stranding team came out to try and rescue this creature, and Edie Ray and Deb Miller spoke to the crowd on the beach and the newspaper while coordinating the rescue attempt. Joe Aguiar and I spend many hours trying to keep the Risso’s dolphin cool by wringing out wet towels above its back. The beautiful creature (see the accompanying photo) reminded me of Queequeg from Melville’s Moby Dick with its Maori-like scarring.

We had dug a long trench in the beach with room for its flippers for the eight foot long 800 pound female to rest. Because marine mammals are used to being buoyed up and having a lower effective weight in salt water, their internal organs cannot handle being on dry land and the gravitation pull will start to destroy the internal organs, causing it to die. Eventually the decision was made that this animal was not going to make it, and veterinarians from the MSPCA came to euthanize the animal. Many strong men and women in the beach crowd were needed to hoist the poor creature into the back of Health Department Chief Richard Ray’s new truck.

During the necropsy, which I will never forget since it occurred in the back of that same truck in the MSPCA parking lot, we found that the female was pregnant, and that she also suffered from a huge long green tumor. The baby was folded in half inside the mother. It was heartbreaking. I first noticed the dolphin was a female during the transport to the MSPCA as I closely followed the truck carrying the creature so that an unsuspecting tourist would not have to see the tail end of a deceased dolphin. As we were driving through the streets of Nantucket and making the turn by the Quaker burial ground I realized in horror that it looked like a baby was crowning! Fortunately, we made the short distance without that happening—if I cut off a few people that day, I apologize, I had a good reason.

Risso's dolphins, Grampus griseus (G. Cuvier, 1812), aka Grampus, are rather large cetaceans with rounded heads, similar in shape to pilot whales. They have a characteristic crease in their melons (the organ in the front of the head used for echolocation) visible from the forehead to the mouth. They are in the Class Mammalia, Order, Cetacea, Suborder, Odontoceti, Family Delphinidae (dolphins) and Genus Grampus. The Risso’s dolphin has been given a great genus and species name which is very descriptive. “Grampus” is a word applied to killer whales and other large, dolphin-like creatures since the 1590s, from the earlier graundepose (1520s), altered (by influence of grand) from Middle English graspeys (late 13c.), from Anglo-French grampais, from Old French graspois, craspois " for whale, (salted) whale meat; blubber; seal," from Medieval Latin craspicis, literally "great fish" or "fat fish," from Latin crassus "thick" + piscis "fish" and “griseus “ is a Medieval Latin word for gray. So big fat gray whale it is!

Cetaceans have an even more interesting etymology. “Cetus” is a Latin word most commonly translated as the word for "whale" although its original meaning, "large sea animal," was more general. It comes from the Ancient Greek (k tos), meaning "whale" or "any huge fish or sea monster." As mammals, cetaceans have characteristics that are common to all mammals: they are warm-blooded, breathe in air through their lungs, bear their young alive and suckle them on their own milk, and have hair, although very little of it. I was pretty enchanted and a little surprised to find out that newborn dolphins have little whiskers when they are borne that quickly fall off.

The American Cetacean Society is an excellent place to start when you are looking for information on dolphins and whales. They are long-lived animals

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that live an estimated twenty years minimum and possibly up to twice that long.

One of the most enigmatic cetaceans, this little-known dolphin has an unusual appearance. Unlike many other dolphins, Risso’s dolphin lacks a beak, and the bulbous head rises almost vertically from the upper jaw and blunt snout. They have distinctive body markings and they have only 7 or fewer pairs of teeth in the front of the lower jaw, and typically none in the upper jaw. The body is robust and powerful, and tapers towards a relatively narrow tail, and a distinct crease runs along the top of the melon. The sickle-shaped dorsal fin is somewhat short for the body length, and the flippers are long and pointed. Risso's dolphins also have a white anchor-shaped patch, similar to pilot whales, on their ventral/chest area (from throat to stomach).

When a Risso's dolphin is young, it is slate-gray to black with no scarring. As they age, they lighten in color and acquire white scars all over their body. These scars are assumed to be from the teeth of other Risso's dolphins (called rake marks), acquired while playing or fooling around, and from the squid that they eat, which have sharp hooks on their tentacles. Eventually, the Risso's dolphin can be almost completely white, although they may have a slaty gray or black upperside, tinged with blue or purple, and a whiter underside, with darker flippers and tail. ,The amount of scarring dictates how white they appear. The sexes are similar in appearance, although the dorsal fin may be taller and more erect on the male. They range in size from 2.6-4 meters (8.5-13 feet) and weigh 300-500 kg (660-1100 pounds).

This striking coloration along with the absence of a beak make the Risso's dolphin easy to identify. Risso's specialize in eating squid, but may consume some fish as well. They eat primarily at night as their prey species migrate toward the surface to feed. Squid eggs have been washing up in Sconset by the thousands. Where there are eggs, there are squid, so that helps to explain why we sometimes see Risso’s dolphins. While the size of their squid prey is unknown, squid beaks from species that grow up to 12 feet in length have been found in the stomachs of stranded Risso's dolphins!

Risso’s dolphins are gregarious and travel together in pods of 3-30 adults.

They can often be found with schools of other dolphins, like bottlenose dolphins ,which has led to hybrids between the two species (dolphins are sexualized animals, I’ll restrain myself from inserting an obvious joke). Due to its offshore habits, relatively little is known about the biology of Risso’s dolphin.

The reproduction of Risso’s dolphin is poorly understood. However, due to its almost cosmopolitan distribution, it is likely that breeding and calving occurs year-round, although it at least peaks between December and April off South Africa. A single calf is born after a gestation period of some 13 to 14 months, and it remains with the female and continues to feed on energy-rich milk for several months. The seasonal movements of this species are equally unclear, but it appears as though some populations in more stable environments stay in the same place all year, while others show northern movements during summer and southern movements during winter.

While at the water’s surface, Risso’s dolphin displays an impressive variety of acrobatic acts, including high speed jumps out off the water, known as breaching, violent tail slapping, and bobbing the head. These antics are most likely a form of communication and play. Risso’s dolphins, like many other ceteceans, also produce a number of sounds, including characteristic signature whistles, and many of these vocalizations are important for detecting prey through echolocation.

The species’ range appears to be limited by water temperature, with this dolphin most abundant in waters between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius, and rarely occurring in waters below 10 degrees Celsius.

According to the New England Aquarium’s web site there have been a two mass strandings of four individual Risso’s Dolphins since 1973 .

Locally, we see the white sided dolphin, the common dolphin, pilot whales, Risso's dolphins, striped dolphins, pygmy sperm whales, and harbor porpoises.

There are many factors suspected to cause or induce strandings, from acoustic damage from naval testing to confusion from pollutant poisoning to simple ailments that affect toothed whales the same as other mammals like infections and tumors. Our narrow harbor and creeks also make it very difficult for dolphins to escape if they come into Nantucket Harbor greedily chasing some food; the long skinny stretch of the harbor and incursion of multiple cuspate spits causes some species to ping pong back and forth trying to find the exit and a tide that works for their escape. There are no dolphin gas stations to pull over and ask for directions.

Learn more about marine mammals on Nantucket by going to the Nantucket Marine Mammal Conservation Program web page at http://www.nantucketmarinemammals.org/. If you see a stranded creature call the Marine Mammal Stranding hotline at 866-755-NOAA (6622) or the Environmental Police Officer Keith Robinson at (508) 257-6932.

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• Cole Haan • Dooney • Eric Javits Hats & Bags • Estee Lauder • Brahmin • Straw Hats • Socks • Headbands • Congress Cards • Spartina • Nantucket Throw • Polo • Key Rings • Nantucket Canvas Bags • Sunglasses • Sterling & 14k Jewelry • Vera Bradley Bags • Nantucket Gifts • Nantucket discs • evening bags • Kedron Nantucket Rugs • Two Cranes • Beach Towels • Kiel James Patrick • Wallaroo • Ja Vie Flats • Sondra Roberts • Samoe • Sloane Ranger

Voted ‘Best of Nantucket’ for Men’s Clothing, Women’s Accessories, & Shoes