Yesterday's Island/Today's Nantucket, Vol. 51, Issue #9, July 29 - August 4, 2021

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Volume: 51 Number: 9 • YesterdaysIsland.com • Est. 1970 • Dining Guide • Advertiser Directory Featured Restaurant: The Rose & Crown...see page 26

Peter and the Starcatcher...see page 8 photo by Cary Hazlegrove

The Dress Code...see page 4

G.S. Hill’s Old North Wharf Magic..see page 11

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Three Days Devoted to Design

July 29-August 4, 2021

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Nantucket Island is known for its rare beauty and unique history. That beauty is alive in the gorgeous groomed hedges of ‘Sconset that surround their meticulously maintained famous rose-covered cottages to the stately, classic mansions of downtown Nantucket whose interiors are carefully planned to combine historic beauty with modern convenience . Much of this beauty is achieved by design, and in celebration of the importance of design in architecture and life, the Nantucket Historical Association is again hosting its Nantucket by Design events.

Starting Thursday, August 5, the NHA will honor the highest caliber of creative with three days of stellar events. The 2021 Nantucket by Design will feature internationally known designers, national leaders, local talent, and even work by students of design.

At 12 noon on August 5, ticketholders will be served luncheon in the White Elephant Ballroom as they listen to award-winning interior designer Nate Berkus conversing with Stacey Bewkes, founder of Quintessence lifestyle blog. Since Berkus first appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2002, he has become one of the world’s most recognizable interior designers, transforming countless homes around the world through his design work, home collections, books, and television shows. He is also well-known for his socially responsible approach to design, and the Nate Berkus scholarship was established at the New York School of Interior Design in his honor to support students in their pursuit of a career committed to impactful design.

Later on Thursday, August 5, renowned interior designer Alexa Hampton will join in on a discussion about how to incorporate antiques into modern interiors with Arie L. Kopelman, former NHA Board Chair. Arie and his wife Coco Kopelman are honorary chairs of The Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Preview Party, which takes place at 6:30 pm the same evening. continued on page 21

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The Dress Code at 9 Centre Street is a shop can appeal to women of all ages, styles, and body types with merchandise that is ever-changing. Owner Suzanne Gleason calls her clothing “wearable art” that emphasizes comfort and style. And she carries a wide variety of styles that she is confident customers “probably cannot find elsewhere.”

When Gleason opened her main boutique, Zero Dress Code, in Islamorada a decade ago after years in the fashion world, she envisioned a shop that embodied the casual (“no dress code required”) feel of the Florida Keys. In 2017, she opened a second boutique in Ocean Reef Club, and it was there that a customer who summered on Nantucket

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Celebrating Maria’s Birthday

This Sunday, August 1, 2021 marks the 203rd birthday of Maria Mitchell, America’s first woman astronomer. Unfortunately, last year due to pandemic restrictions, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was forced to cancel her birthday open house that the MMA has been hosting since they opened their doors to the public on 1903.

While there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel with restrictions being lifted, this year the MMA felt it was safest to delay their large in-person open house celebration one more year. Typically, Maria Mitchell’s Birthday Open House sees an average of 300 people visiting MMA sites on Vestal Street to enjoy music, birthday refreshments, free museum visits, and a variety of activities and displays for children, families, and adults.

To mark her birthday this year, the MMA has devised a trio of activities (with prizes) designed to allow Maria’s birthday festivities to go on while maintaining social distancing and other public safety measures: a historical family scavenger hunt, a photo contest, and a drawing contest!

The family scavenger hunt will lead participants on a tour of some of the places where Maria lived, worked, or made new discoveries. Participants can pick up a scavenger hunt map from the brochure box on Vestal Street across from the Research Center, or from one of our open properties, or it can be downloaded from the MMA website at MariaMitchell.org Participants can drop off their completed scavenger hunt sheets in the box outside the Vestal Street Observatory by noon on Saturday, August 14.

On Monday, August 16, the MMA will randomly select a completed and correct form and the winner will receive a 2022 MMA Family Membership! Scavenger hunts are a great activity for all ages. And, it’s an activity that was very popular in the nineteenth century, though back then it was more along the

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Today’s Nantucket

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THURSDAY, JULY 29 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free NanPuppets at the Atheneum for Ages 2-7 Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Garden for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. Bring a blanket! In case of rain, the performance will take place on Zoom. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 712. Cash only. Starts at the Atheneum, on corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953

10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip What sea creatures live in Nantucket Harbor? Find out as you help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life! The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. This program is part of a long-term research project and is interesting for adults & children.

Adult must sign up with children. Pre-registration required. $30 (Members: $15).

508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Deborah Royce Meet author Deborah Royce as she signs copies of her book Ruby Falls at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 508-228-1080 MitchellsBookCorner.com 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Marlinspike: Make It, Take It - Beginner Using skills of the past make a length of rope. Experience the tradition of a Nantucket ropewalk. Marlinspike is the art of working with rope. All ages welcome!

There will be a 2nd session of this demonstration from 2:30-4:00pm today. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Deborah Royce Meet the author of Ruby Falls at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm. continued on page 10

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Vol. 51 No.9 • YesterdaysIsland.com

This Friday Is the Start of a Long Hot Summer

As the island heads into its high season and the sun shines brighter and the humidity becomes more frequent, The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to open a new exhibition entitled Long Hot Summer in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Gallery at 19 Washington Street. This show opens Friday, July 30 and continues through August 16, with the gallery open Monday – Saturday 10 am to 2pm and 2:30 to 5 pm. Friday evenings, the gallery stays open until 6 pm. Gallery hours on Sunday 11 am to 2 pm.

“Given this is typically the warmest few weeks on the island, we figured this play on words might entice our artists to bring in some art with a summer time feel to it,” said AAN gallery manager Peter J. Greenhalgh. “The longer days combined with the abundance of flora & fauna in so many of the islands gardens, along with the vast skies and sparkling blue of the sea is a delight to capture for many of our artists,” added Greenhalgh.

Each artist has been invited to bring in two pieces, and their works include everything from oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, ceramics, works in wood, mixed media, jewelry and photographs,” said AAN artist director Robert Frazier.

Long Hot Summer will be on display from Friday, July 30 through Monday, August 16, in AAN’s downtown gallery, conveniently located a stone’s throw from Main Street in the heart of Nantucket’s Cultural District. Also ongoing is AAN’s newest online exhibition. Called Light of Day, this show features more than 80 new works of art contrasting different atmospheres and weathers experienced on Nantucket Island. Light of Day exhibition and sale continues through Monday, August 16 And mark your calendars for August 14, when the Annual August Sidewalk Art Show will be held at AAN’s Visual Arts Center on Amelia Drive.

To learn more about the Artists Association in-person and online events, exhibits, classes, and workshops, visit their new website at Nantucketarts.org.

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You can re-live your childhood in the Neverland you never knew with White Heron Theatre’s stellar production of Peter and the Starcatcher. continued on page 9

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11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 4 PM - Film For Thought: Julia Scotti - Funny That Way with Director Q&A At The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers Live music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Live Music with Sean Lee at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5 to 7 PM - Dog Days Pup Tricks & Treats Learn about training from professionals Andrea Morris, Lori Smith, and Meg Gallugi.

Tickets $100. Part of the Dog & Cat Days of Summer: a NiSHA fundraiser for their shelter with live & Virtual events. Details, passes, tickets, & benefactor info at NiSHAnimals.org/events 5 to 7 PM - Special Collection Preview: Solid & Striped Join Eleanor Banco and Callie Stanton to preview the Solid & Striped Summer Collection of swim and resort wear. In The Faraway Nantucket, 29 Centre Street.

5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 6:30 PM - White Heron Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher “This play is a spectacle - brilliant costumes, singing, dancing, pirate ships and great storytelling... at the end you’ll feel a bit wistful about time spent as a child imagining great adventures.” This live theatrical adventure is presented by White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or at WhiteHeronTheatre.org 7:30 PM - A Grand Night for Singing this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon was conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. Live theater presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org or at 508-228-4305.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Wonder Woman (2017) Showing at Dreamland Drive-In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org continued on page 12

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Love at First Sight There is such a thing as love at first sight. And it happened last week at the G.S. Hill Gallery at 40 Straight Wharf.

A few hours after I sat down with Nantucket artist Gregory S. Hill to chat about his newest work—the largest canvas he has ever painted—it sold to a patron who fell in love with it, unfinished and, at the time, unnamed!

The stunning original oil that inspired such feeling is a 36 x 80 painting of Old North Wharf. Though he has captured parts of Old North Wharf in previous paintings, this is the first time Hill has ever done the entire wharf from the Dreamland to the last cottage. And it’s the largest canvas he has ever painted in his distinguished, decades-long career as an artist.

Nantucket’s Old North Wharf was originally built in 1770. Though it was destroyed during the Great Fire of 1846, by the 1870s it was again a busy, bustling wharf. G.S. Hill is drawn to this view and loves adding the fine touches that the scene requires. “I’ve had architectural training, so I’m excited to put in the detail.” From the many American flags that typically fly from the cottages and the details of each structure to the reflections in the water, this painting has a depth that draws in a viewer. It’s got an appealing sense of history and romance.

Greg chose to set the scene in early morning, when Nantucket’s famous fog is starting to clear, and the mood is quiet, serene, ethereal. “When people look at this painting I hope it’s like a book you can’t put down or a movie you don’t want to end,” commented Greg.

Hill has put in the finishing touches, the frame has been ordered, and the painting—newly and aptly named Old North Wharf Magic—will be hanging in the gallery just for a week until its new owner claims it. Stop by the gallery, open daily at 40 Straight Wharf, and experience the magic of G.S. Hill’s vision and art.

— Suzanne Daub

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9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike with Maria Mitchell Association An evening hike under the stars. Participate in a color vision activity, learn how eyes adjust to the dark, listen for nocturnal animals, take a solo journey if you dare, & enjoy a minty snack while learning about bioluminescence. At the end, hear stories of summer constellations. For ages 8+, children must be accompanied by adult. $45 (MMA Members: $30). Reservations at mariamitchell.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

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Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga,, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 8 AM to 2 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens.

Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 9 to 10 AM - Nature Story Hour for Age 3+ with Maria Mitchell Association Begin your day with this program designed for the young explorer in your family!

During each session, an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce you to one of the MMA’s animal friends, & make a craft or play games related to the story. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $35 (members: $15; pre-registration at 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 9:30 AM - Free Teen Take-&-Make Kits: Lighthouse Trio for Grades 6-12 Come to the Atheneum lobby to pick up your Teen Take-and Make kit! Color, cut, and assemble the tree lighthouses of Nantucket. Top each with a chocolate kiss!

While supplies last Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 continued on page 16

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by Robert P. Barsanti She had been here a month.

From an Ivy League school, emerging from two years of pandemic college education, she stopped off on the back of the vegetable truck on Main Street. By this time in the morning, she was only selling zucchini, broccoli, and a few odd wildflowers. But it was a good day. She was wearing a tie-dye work shirt, white sneakers, and a big smile. “Everyone has been so…nice.”

We have a similar taste in premium Berkshire ice cream. Her path had crossed with mine, ever so slightly during her high school years, and, based on that thin reed, we struck up a conversation.

Almost everyone passed her with a smile. The sidewalk had women in seersucker jumpers, men in paisley shorts, and workmen delivering a refrigerator. Babies brought us through the morning. They came wobbling up the bricks, bouncing in carriages or carried in Dad’s hands. One young man, in an outfit that only a grandmother could have dreamed up (baby blue shorts and a white shirt with a red cap), stopped and picked up a stem of broccoli. He waved it like a wand.

“Do you like broccoli?” She asked.

“No.” His mother bought it for 85 cents. He went down the street in his own little adventure, casting vegetable spells on the cars and dogs.

She had a question.

“I could go to grad school this fall or I could stay here for a semester...What do you think?”

“Stay. Absolutely. You’ll never get to do this again. And say yes.”

Now, as she packed up the friendless, unmusical broccoli stems and the other unloved vegetables, envy dropped me down the canyon of the years. I was sitting on Jack Pignato’s bench, after all, where he was stationed while he worked at Tonkin, and where he and I would drink illicit Budweisers many, many years ago.

He would elevate his pinkie finger as he drank the long-neck, and I see him now, continued on page 24

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One fascinating and little-known fact about invasions on Nantucket actually comes in the form of a small, cute mammal. One of the biggest invasive species problems Nantucket has ever faced was the black-tailed prairie dog.

Prairie dog? Yes, the once-abundant rodent of the Great Plains was a Nantucket wash-ashore in the late 1800’s. According to “The Prairie Dog of the Great Plains,” published in 1901 and written by C. Hart Merriam, two pairs of prairie dogs were introduced to Nantucket between 1890 and 1892. They reproduced slowly at first and were regarded as a novelty. On Nantucket, with few predators, there was a lack of natural enemies. Thus, it’s not surprising that within a few years the population exploded. It’s estimated that the population was somewhere in the thousands at its peak by 1899.

Apparently, the population became large enough that island residents began to complain. People were “alarmed and feared that the animals would overrun the whole island.”

In a letter to C. Hart Merriam, Outram Bangs detailed his visit to Nantucket in 1899, when he counted 200 visible prairie dogs in one colony. He believed that there were three or four colonies of similar size plus an additional few smaller colonies as well as scattered pairs throughout parts of the island.

A specimen collected at the time proved it to be the plains species of prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus). This species is now known as the black-tailed prairie dog. Our Nantucket critters likely came from somewhere on the Great Plains between Kansas and Texas. The preferred habitat for the black-tailed prairie dog is dry, short to mid-grass prairies. Nantucket, with its dry sandplain grasslands, fits

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10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life! The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. This program is part of a long-term research project and is interesting for adults and children. Kids must be accompanied by adult. Pre-registration required. $30 (Members: $15). 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10 AM - Long Hot Summer In-Person Art Exhibition Opens The Artists Association of Nantucket’s newest art exhibit opens today in their downtown gallery at 19 Washington Street. Long Hot Summer show continues through August 16.

10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM - Marlinspike: Make It - Take It, Intermediate Seamanship Ropemaking Learn simple knot tying skills to make your own bracelet or key chain using traditional marlinspike rope-handling techniques passed down by Nantucket mariners.

Marlinspike is the art of working with rope. All ages! 2nd demo at 2:30pm Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Skip Finley Meet the author of Whaling Captains of Color at this signing at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Foggy Roots at Cisco Brewers Live music by Foggy Roots at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6:30 PM - White Heron Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher “This play is a spectacle - brilliant costumes, singing, dancing, pirate ships and great storytelling... at the end you’ll feel a bit wistful about time spent as a child imagining great adventures.” This live theatrical adventure is presented by White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or at WhiteHeronTheatre.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7:30 PM - Mamma Mia! If you love ABBA, you’ll adore this live theater production by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org or 508-228-4305 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Caddyshack Showing at Dreamland Drive-In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Bri Guy Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street.508-228-2595 continued on page 17

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SATURDAY, JULY 31 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 8 AM to 6 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 9:30 to 10 AM - Meet the Animals The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. $15 (MMA members $10) Registration required at 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 10 AM - NanPuppets at Children’s Beach Grab a picnic lunch & go to Children’s Beach for a free performance of Lizza Obremski’s Nanpuppets to delight all ages. Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Book Signing with Mary Kay Andrews Meet this NYT bestselling author of 27 novels as she signs copies of her book The Newcomer at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Marlinspike: Make It - Take It, Advanced Seamanship Splicing Marlinspike is the art of working with rope. Splicing two lines, eye splicing and end splicing will be taught by Tall Ship Lynx mariners. As your skills advance, materials are available to create a dog leash. Register at museum@eganmaritime.org Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Miss Fairchild at Cisco Brewers Live music by Miss Fairchild at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Live Music with Sean Lee at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

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7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7:30 PM - A Grand Night for Singing this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon was conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. Live theater presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org or at 508-228-4305.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: The Goonies Showing at Dreamland Drive-In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 10 PM to 1 AM - DJ Mikey Live DJ at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 8 AM to 6 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:45 to 9:45 AM - Floral Design Demo & DIY Arrangement Create your own arrangement of locally grown flowers from Bartlett’s Farm and Moors End Farm, with instruction from florist Anita Stefanski. Tickets $250. Part of the Dog & Cat Days of Summer: a NiSHA fundraiser for their shelter with live & Virtual events. Details, passes, tickets, & benefactor info at NiSHAnimals.org/events continued on page 28

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NANTUCKET ISLAND BEACHES

NORTH SHORE AND HARBOR BEACHES

EASTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES

40th Pole: Great for families and young children, but no lifeguards. On Nantucket

Siasconset: Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path.

Sound; warm water during July, August and September inspired nickname “The Bathtub” for area nearby. Parking. Best access via 4WD vehicle.

Dionis: 3 miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; restrooms, & parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Rd stop & walk.

Steps: Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach.

Jetties: Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families.

Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally.

Brant Point: Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point.

Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship.

Children’s: Harbor Beach, an easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area.

Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer.

Francis Street: Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.

Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of ’Sconset.

Low Beach: 4WD access. Surf can be heavy; no lifeguard.

SOUTH SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES Cisco Beach: Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Ladies Beach: To access, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. No facilities; no lifeguard. Limited parking. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Miacomet Beach: at the end of Miacomet Road. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond.

South Shore Beach: at the end of South Shore Rd. Limited parking; difficult to access beach, 4WD is advisable. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Surfside: Located at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport.

Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beachgoing hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally.

Fisherman’s Beach: Located between Surfside Beach and Nobadeer. No parking; Beach access via steep wooden steps. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Nobadeer: Located near the airport. Limited parking; difficult to access beach.

Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Madequecham: Land Bank property at the end of Madequecham Valley Road; rough sand road. Parking. No facilities; no lifeguards. Rip current can be strong; heavy surf.

Tom Nevers (“Pebble Beach“): Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard; no facilities. Good for fishing. Strong rip currents; heavy surf. Access to the beach can be difficult.

WESTERN SHORE - OCEAN BEACHES Madaket: As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.

BAY & POND BEACHES Miacomet Pond: Fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered.

Pocomo Beach: Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities.

Eel Point: Good for fishing and watching the sunset. No lifeguard; no facilities.

Limited parking. Rip currents can be strong.

Coskata-Coatue and Great Point: at the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations. Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close. Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals.

Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs permitted only from Sept. 16 thru March 31 and must be leashed at all times. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup.

Sesachacha Pond: off Polpis Road. Great for families; warm water; no facilities; no lifeguard. Parking. Near the Audubon Sesachacha Heathlands and Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world. Please respect Nantucket’s fragile environment and the beauty of our island. Clean up your litter, respect private property, and use only designated entry points. In areas where dune reclaimation is taking place, please do not cross the rope or fence barriers protecting the dunes.

BEACH SAFETY •Learn to swim. If you can’t swim an overhead stroke for at least 15 minutes you should not be in the ocean. •Never swim alone. Always swim with a buddy, and swim near a lifeguard whenever possible. •Stay out of the “surf zone” where the waves break at the shoreline. Waves are at their greatest force here, and even a small wave can lift you up and throw you headfirst into the sand. •Never run from the beach into the water and dive headfirst into the waves. Sandbars that cannot be seen from the surface may be present and/or the water may be too shallow.

•Don’t jump or dive into the water from a pier or rock jetty. From a pier or jetty, water appears much deeper than it really is. What looks like 10 or 20 feet of water may only be 2 to 3 feet deep. Diving in could be fatal. The same applies for jumping headfirst into the ocean or a wave from a surfboard – don’t do it! It’s not a risk worth taking. •If you are body surfing or boogie boarding, always keep your arms out in front of you to protect your head and neck. •A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under. If you’re caught in a rip current, do not swim toward the shore! Instead, swim parallel to the shore, until you’re out of the rip current. Then, swim in to shore. •Never drink alcohol or use drugs at the beach. It clouds your ability to make wise decisions, and that could be fatal! •Take direction from lifeguards at all times.

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Events continue on August 6, with a discussion on architecture and design featuring respected architect and designer Pietro Cicognani and his dear friend and client, actress Isabella Rossellini. Both will take viewers on a videotaped tour of the amazing adaptation they have done of an antique barn and farmhouse in Bellport, Long Island. Pietro will also participate live to discuss the process and his collaboration with Isabella. Rossellini and Cicognani have incredible stories and unstinting focus on design excellence. A Design Panel follows with interior designers Philip Gorrivan, Philip Mitchell, and Joy Moyler moderated by Steele Marcoux of Veranda magazine.

NHA’s 2021 Nantucket by Design ends with a live in person presentation with keynote speaker Corey Damen Jenkins in conversation with Chesie Breen. Jenkins mixes vivid colors with layered patterns to create architecturally inspired spaces that are polished, inventive, and unexpected. His bold interiors have graced the front covers of House Beautiful, Traditional Home and more. Televised audiences declared Jenkins the winner of HGTV’s competition series Showhouse Showdown.

In addition to the scheduled events, Nantucket by Design “extras” include an online auction, a pop-up shop by The Poppy Caravan, and a exhibition of projects

by NYSID students tasked with bringing contemporary design values into NHA hisorical properties.

Nantucket by Design is the premier fundraiser for the Nantucket Historical Association; the money raised will allow the NHA to continue the work of keeping Nantucket’s history alive for residents and visitors throughout the year. Leadership Level tickets and individual tickets are on sale now at nha.org

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Always Something New from page 4

first started lobbying her to open a shop here.

“She never gave up...and she found me this location!” Suzanne explained.

“She called me on Mother’s Day and told me... I’m so grateful for her help. I’d always dreamed of having a shop on Nantucket.” A long-time visitor to our island since the early 1990s, Gleason especially loved September on Nantucket for its quiet natural beauty and relaxed way of life. There are so many similarities between Nantucket and the Keys, Gleason commented, and “a vast array of people who visit both.”

Pre-Covid, she’d travel twice a year to Italy to find new sources for her stunning styles, many from family-owned makers who’d been in the fashion business for generations in Europe. In her quest for unique brands, she’s forged connections with makers in Australia, France, and Spain, in addition to Italy. And she found some brands in Hawaii that use beautiful lightweight fabrics ideal for summer. Because she works with small artisinal makers, Gleason usually carries just one size run of each style, and “when it’s gone, it’s gone—but there’s always something new!”

When Suzanne says The Dress Code on Nantucket has “everything from tshirts to gowns,” she is not exaggerating. There are blouses, skirts, pants, sportswear, dresses, sweaters, and jackets for every occasion, and, to accompany, handcrafted jewelry, sandals, handbags, scarves, and the most amazing hats. “I like items with a story,” she explains as she shows a large display of intricately beaded jewelry from female artisans in Brazil. She truly can dress a woman from head to toe!

Many of the styles in The Dress Code are created with great detail using gorgeous fabrics and lots of texture. “I work with one artist who sends me a box of clothing—all hand-done—many one-size-fits-all and each one-of-a-kind...I never know what she’s going to send,” but every piece is a beautiful work of art. She carries the work of another artist, a painter, who “translates her paintings onto Italian silk” to make flattering, flowing apparel. She has UPF 50 clothing that is

wrinkle-resistent and perfect for travel. Her regulation golf and tennis skorts are lightweight, colorful, and fun. Even the demin in The Dress Code is different: “you can buy standard denim online these days,” she said with a shrug. And anyone familiar with Nantucket prices will be pleasantly surprised: everything sold in The Dress Code is affordable.

Gleason plans to be open this year in her Nantucket location into October, and to reopen for the holiday season. Don’t wait to stop by the shop at 9 Centre to discover those new pieces to complete your wardrobe—remember: “when it’s gone, it’s gone.”

“I pinch myself every day: I’m living a dream that came to fruition!” said Suzanne with a smile.

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Maria’s Birthday from page 5

line of letterboxing and orienteering.

Another way to celebrate Maria’s birthday this year is to participate in the MMA photo contest.

One of the organization’s core missions is to create opportunities for all to develop a life-long passion for science through education, research, and firsthand exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island. In keeping with this mission, the theme of the photo contest is Natural Nantucket.

Photos of anything and everything natural and/or native to Nantucket – natural resources, landscapes, flora, fauna, sky, land, sea – are welcome.

Though most famous as an astronomer, Maria Mitchell was also a naturalist with profound interest in Nantucket’s flora and fauna. By entering this photo contest, participants can reflect on what Maria Mitchell and the Maria Mitchell Association means to them.

This contest has a division for teens (ages 1318) and one for adults (ages 18+). One winner will be selected from each division. Winners will have their work featured on MMA’s social media channels and will receive a 2022 MMA Family Membership along with a new MMA hat. Entries may be posted using the Google form found on MariaMitchell.org through Saturday, August 14, 2021.

The winners of each division will be announced and prizes will be distributed on Monday, August 16, 2021. To learn more about the rules of the con-

Vol. 51 No.9 • YesterdaysIsland.com test or make an entry, please visit mariamitchell.org/maria-mitchells-birthday For the youngest members of the family, the MMA is hosting a drawing contest for children under 12. Similar to the photo contest, the theme of this contest is Natural Nantucket. The MMA invites participants to create hand-drawn or digital artwork inspired by the stars/the sky, any natural feature, landscape, flora, or fauna occurring on Nantucket, and submit their artwork using the Google form on MariaMitchell.org .

This contest will have a division for children ages 7 and under, and children ages 8-12. Entries may be submitted until Saturday, August 14, 2021, and the winners of each division will be announced and prizes distributed on Monday, August 16. Winners will have their work featured on our social media and receive a Maria Mitchell Association gift bag, including a 2022 MMA Family Membership and items from the gift shop. For more information or to make an entry, please visit mariamitchell.org/maria-mitchells-birthday The Maria Mitchell Association is a private non-profit organization. Founded in 1902, the MMA works to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and educator, Maria Mitchell. The Maria Mitchell Association operates two observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, a research center, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered throughout the year for people of all ages.

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Say “Yes” to Little Adventures from page 13

in the mist, with a brown bottle at a forty five degree angle. And the benches held other ghosts, their names etched on plaques under my back. I knew them as well.

She floated free of the weight of this history. This downtown was hers now, with all of its bikes, babies, and bodies. Her Main Street had flip-flops and halter tops, not the creaky echoes of my history. I have visited this same corner and this same bench dozens of times over dozens of years. Her time is fresh and her time is now.

I would love that. Imagine coming to the island for the first time when you are 22, with a job and housing and no expectations. Her first time at Cisco in a storm, her first time when the music makes the house rise on Dave Street, her first time in the Madaket sand, scooping up scallops. The island lay before her as a new found land, ripe with stories and little adventures.

I am an old man, I savor familiar fruit; I look at the present through a rear view mirror. I have picked the blueberries and the blackberries, I have shucked the scallops and caught the bluefish; each new experience echoes the old ones.

The taste remains rich, but it is reassuring to me. This tastes as I remember; it’s neither particularly better nor worse. Some tastes from the past are gone, like the Deep Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Madaket Mystery. But this only adds to the pleasure and familiarity of the Watermelon Cream.

She has no echoes. It’s all new to her. From deep in the canyons of memory, I look up at her on the ridge and envy her descent. I would lose all of my familiar ghosts if only to see the island strange and new again.

The island, with its strange land and its stranger people, reveals itself with humility and serendipity. Around the corner, you will find a story that you will tell forty years into the future. At the edge of this bench, you will drink a beer with a man you will only have this moment with. We live in the presence of tiny adventures, that we either accept or ignore. Nantucket, the far away island, sprouts these scrub pine and rosa rugosa. On every street, a little boy waves a broccoli wand. You have to have the mind of a beginner, of a visitor, of a girl on the vegetable truck, to see the magic work.

Unfortunately, too many of our visitors ignore the magic. They have been shouting down teenagers in the markets, running down bicyclists on the roads, and blowing up on the sand dunes. They come here with champagne wishes and caviar dreams and are faced with salt water and ocean air. They let the little adventures pass in service to their Instagram fantasies. Perhaps the pandemic has given them a mistaken sense of what they have earned and what they deserve.

Instead, on Nantucket, we are all lucky. We got to this elbow of sand out of good fortune, good timing, and privilege. Out here, our little adventures await to fill our stories. Years from now, we won’t be talking about the rude person who wouldn’t let me park in the FAA space or the afternoon they had no Creme Fraiche at the farmstand. We’ll tell about the afternoon we chatted with an old man about ice cream, we’ll remember the golf lesson grandpa gave on the driving range, and the last dinner we had with our parents, when they taught the kids how to eat lobsters.

A little boy has enchanted the day with his bunch of broccoli. With the eyes of the young, we can see the magic grow. When we accept his little adventure, we will have stories to tell.

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this habitat description, if not the historic range.

Currently, black-tailed prairie dogs are found from Nebraska to Montana.

Their range used to be much larger, but widespread eradication primarily by ranchers, has limited their range to mainly protected lands.

Females are only able to breed once a year, so it is curious how quickly the population grew on Nantucket. However, one male can impregnate multiple females. They reach breeding maturity by age two (if not before), and females can have three to four pups per litter. This reproductive strategy explains why, on Nantucket, there was a lag phase after initial introduction. It wasn’t until a few years later when the population became so abundant that it became a visible problem.

In their native range, many prairie dog young don’t survive the first year of life. However, as we know on Nantucket, there are few predators. A few pups could have been picked off by birds of prey. However, in the Midwest, their primary predators are coyotes, badgers, various rattlesnakes, eagles, and hawks.

Without most of these predators present, prairie dogs have been found to live up to eight-years-old.

Prairie dogs are very social animals. Their colonies, or towns, may contain hundreds of individuals living within a relatively small area. Within the town there are different “neighborhoods.” The females remain with their familial neighborhood, and the males disperse. Each neighborhood, or coterie, is populated by closely related females (sisters, aunts, mothers, etc.).

All of these towns are underground with a complex system of tunnels, nesting chambers, and mounds. The burrows measure an average of five to 10 meters in length (16-32 feet) and two to three meters deep (6.5 to 10 feet). Entrances to the burrows are 10-30 centimeters in diameter (4-12 inches).

Herein lies the demise of prairie dogs on Nantucket. If it weren’t for deep burrows and wide openings to said burrows, our high school mascot may be the prairie dogs instead of the Whalers. In a time when horses were the primary mode of transportation, and livestock (sheep and some cattle) were the main industry of the day, deep holes in fields were a danger. There were no specific reports of animals injured on Nantucket, but that is often cited as a primary danger by ranchers – that livestock will break legs in prairie dog holes.

In the late 1890s on Nantucket, many locals also argued that the prairie dogs were destroying crops and fields. Black-tailed prairie dogs eat primarily leaves, roots, and stems of grasses and forbs. They are ecosystem engineers aerating the soils where their burrows are located. Vegetation within burrows is shorter than surrounding grasslands where black-tailed prairie dogs still exist. For unknown reasons, there are some rare prairie species that only persist in areas with prairie dog burrows, so there is some other affect these creatures are having in the grasslands.

If they were still here today, we, as conservationists and land managers, would likely be working with (or around) these critters as we manage for sandplain grasslands, much as land managers in prairie systems are doing in present day.

Without a map or description of the 1890s locations of burrows, we may never know which grasslands and fields were home to the black-tailed prairie dogs.

By 1900, Nantucketers had declared “war” on these introduced mammals with a bounty placed on them. At a town meeting in 1900, the town created a committee whose sole purpose was to investigate ways to exterminate the prairie dogs. A portion of the town budget—$350—was allotted specifically for their control. In an oral history recording available on the Nantucket Historical Association website, Albert Lewis talked about “Old Henry Brown,” a member of the committee of three people. Apparently, Mr. Brown told Lewis that he was “disgusted” by the prairie dogs after working to try and exterminate them for some time. The committee finally decided on a concentrated, island-wide effort. Another $200 was procured for poison and a plan was hatched.

Farmers and others interested worked together on a poisoning scheme. Carbon bisulphide was used to saturate rags which were then placed in the mouths of all the burrows and the holes closed with dirt. The method was successful and all prairie dogs were believed “exterminated” in that year.

As W.W. Neifert wrote in February 1900, “…now there is not a dog left to tell the tale.”

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Featured Restaurant: Rose & Crown

So Many Ways to Have Fun at The Crown

by C. Oscar Olson

Every city and town has one. It’s that local spot that always seems to have a seat waiting or a table ready, happy to serve up some delicious local fare at a fair price. The drinks flow and the smiles glow at Nantucket’s own Rose and Crown.

Roomy and accommodating, this island standby is conveniently located in the heart of downtown. It’s a special place on Nantucket where everyone is treated like a local. The menu is diverse, the drinks are delicious, and diners feel right at home. Signs of businesses past and present decorate the high ceilings and walls, bringing back memories of the past while we make new ones.

Erected in the 1800s, The Rose and Crown was originally a livery stable for keeping horses and carriages. After that it was home to a gas station and later an art gallery. In the mid-seventies it was transformed into the restaurant we know and love today. Their 40+ years of steadfast service is an island tradition we enjoy every chance we get.

Not many restaurants can transform the way Rose and Crown can. Televisions are strategically stationed for those keeping an eye on the game, and things heat up early with talented musicians playing all the hits. The party really gets started after dark with more live music.

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day and Saturday nights with lots of local hitmakers and keep an ear out for special guest appearances. Check their website for details.

The drink list is long and diverse, offering everything from custom cocktails, classic wines, and a daunting list of drafts. Mocktails are trending for a reason on and off Nantucket.

They’re a fun, flavorful way to stay refreshed while keeping a clear head. The bar proudly provides several options, and we just couldn’t pass them up.

The Virgin Lavender Lemonade is sweet and soothing, pretty and pink, with herbal notes of lavender that are far from understated. Our favorite is the PineapCrispy Chicken Skins ple Ginger Beer. It’s opulent and opaque, slightly fizzy, and a beautiful blend of sour and sweet.

There are lots of new dishes on the menu this summer, and every one is worth ordering. We started our meal with Nantucket’s new favorite finger-food: The Crispy Chicken Skins. Addictive as they are delicious, these are crunchy, satisfying, and not at all greasy. Perfectly seasoned, too, so who needs French fries?

Worth ordering again and again, we loved the slow sizzle of the Cajun-style shimp in the Shrimp and Cheesy Grits. All six of them tender, toothsome, and cooked to perfection.

The dangerously cheesy cheddar-laced grits served underneath ties it together and brings it all home.

A Crown classic and one of our favorite snacks is the Bluefish Pate. Locally caught bluefish is smoked, seasoned, and smashed Shrimp and Cheesy Grits

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You just can’t skip shellfish during an island summer, so make sure to order the Rose & Crown’s Steamed Littlenecks. These little babies are boiled up in local Cisco Whale’s Tale Pale Ale with plenty of garlic and

bacon to boot. Save your spoon to savor the broth.

Four rounds of Fried Goat Cheese are served alongside tangy pickled onions and a complex cranberry chutney over a bed of peppery arugula.

We love the contrast of crunch and creamy, and the jammy sweet sauce is a cool compliment to the earthy tang of the warm cheese.

Our favorite first is the Shrimp and Citrus Salad. It came as quite the pleasant surprise: a marvelous medley of Fried Goat Cheese color, texture, and taste and absolutely loaded with perfectly tender tasty shrimp. Enjoy the cool crisp of fresh greens, ripe and buttery avocado, sweet pineapple and mandarin oranges, with the satisfying crunch of pecans.

The Turkey Reuben, otherwise known as a Rachel, is our favorite hand-held on the 2021 summer menu. Sliced tender turkey is piled high with Swiss cheese, sweet remoulade, and crunchy cole slaw sandwiched between buttery-brown pumpernickel grilled crisp.

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We can never say no to a Lobster Roll (cover photo). Served wonderfully warm, it makes this seaside standby more divine for dinner. The buttery brioche roll is toasty and sweet, the fresh lobster was lightly dressed in a lemon butter, and the coleslaw was the perfect side.

For comfort food no matter the weather, Braised Short Ribs go for the fork-tender Braised Short Ribs. They glow with a glossy demi-glaze and are served alongside buttery steamed peas and carrots. And we loved the mouth-water contrast of crisp, spicy cabbage, and slow braised beef in the Short Rib Tacos. Served wrapped in fluffy naan bread, the avocado crema adds a spark to every bite.

Kids and the kid in all of us will cheer for the Cheddar and Caramelized Apple Grilled Cheese. It’s as good as it sounds with the flavors of sharp cheddar cheese and sweet caramelized apples, smoky bacon jam on crisp, toasted pumpernickel.

The fries on the side that came with everything on the Hand-Held section of the menu were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, with just enough seasoning to keep you coming back for more.

A garlic-lover’s dream, the Rose and Crown Pasta was our favorite entree.

Their house-made cream sauce is lavish and luscious and laces the linguine with the flavors of cilantro, lime, and shallots. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for something more substantial.

Dessert did not disappoint with two Crown classics. The Fried Cheesecake is sweet, crispy, and cool with a delightful tang, served with vanilla ice cream and a caramel drizzle. Two perfect Red Velvet Cupcakes were served a la mode and topped with sweet and satisfying whipped cream.

You’ll find Debba, the Queen of The Crown, working every angle of the restaurant. If she’s not showing you to your table, she’ll be taking your drink orders or bringing you dinner. It’s an obvious display of the passion she and the rest of her crew have, making it their mission to see that you and yours leave happy. She and long-time chef Mark Adams make a terrific team, bringing each other’s culinary dreams to life. So come alone, come with friends, or come with family. Sit inside or out or take your fantastic food to go. There’s no wrong way to do it at The Rose and Crown.

Rose & Crown 23 South Water Street • 508-228-2595 • theroseandcrown.com Serving food continuously from 11:30 am to 10 pm; entrees from 5pm Entree prices range from $16.99 to $32.99, plus burgers, meal-size sandwiches, & salads most under $17 Sunday to Wednesday 11:30 am to midnight Thursday to Saturday 11:30 am to 1:00 am Entertainment • Air-conditioned

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9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Floral Design Demo & DIY Arrangement Create your own arrangement of locally grown flowers from Bartlett’s Farm and Moors End Farm, with instruction from florist Anita Stefanski. Tickets $250. Part of the Dog & Cat Days of Summer: a NiSHA fundraiser for their shelter with live & Virtual events. Details, passes, tickets, & benefactor info at NiSHAnimals.org/events 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11 AM - Sizzling Summer Estates Auction Live again! in Rehoboth & Online via Liveauctioneers.com & Invaluable.com & Bidsquare.com Items from estate of T. Grieg, Jackson NH & Nantucket mansion, etc.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 1:30 to 3 PM - Free Porch Concert Series: Mollie Glazer and Susan Salidor Nantucket Community Music Center + the Nantucket Atheneum present a series of concerts on the Weezie Library for Children porch. Bring a chair or a blanket & settle in for live music by local musicians. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Miss Fairchild at Cisco Brewers Live music by Miss Fairchild at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com

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5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6 PM - Children’s Beach Bandstand Concert: Steve Tuna and Friends Free music and fun at Children’s Beach, Harbor View Way. 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Jaws Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org

MONDAY, AUGUST 2

MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 8 AM to 6 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens.

Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

9:30 AM to 5 PM - STEM Grab & Go Bag: Twirligig Stop by the Weezie porch today and pick up this week’s STEM project a Twirligig!

Have fun exploring centripetal force and centrifugal force. All supplies and instructions included. While supplies last! Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM continued on page 44

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

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

Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles

Crosswinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at the Airport The Faregrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fairgrounds Rd. Nantucket Bake Shop . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1/2 Old South Rd. Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Prospect St. Nantucket Pool & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hanabea Ln. Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. . 158 Polpis Rd. Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Trotter’s Lane The UPS Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Old South Rd. Theatre Workshop . . . . . . . performing at Bartlett’s Farm

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

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

41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 11,000

2021 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island ACK Eats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . delivery island-wide Arrowhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Wampanoag Way Artists Association Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . 24 Amelia Dr. Bartlett's Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Bistro at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Nobadeer Farm Rd. Call Nantucket . . . . . . . . (phone App) All over the island Cisco Brewery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. . . . . . . . . Wauwinet Rd.

Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles

Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket

Vol. 51 No.9 • YesterdaysIsland.com

July 29-August 4, 2021

Island Fun & Shopping 508-422-7466

Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, &Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com

Shearwater Excursions We specialize in boat tours for all age Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure

508-228-7037 Straight Wharf, Slip #1011

Antiques

Open daily Fine Interiors, Antiques, Unique Gifts

508-228-8429 12 Main Street, Rear Courtyard

Apparel & Accessories

Open Daily Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living.

We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Commonwealth Open Daily. Visit us in the store & online!

Fabulous Resale. Fresh Finds.

508.680.1399 12 Oak Street

COMMONWEALTH is a unique resale boutique where we believe even clothes deserve a second chance. This eclectic little shop on Oak Street specializes in curating quality gently used pieces from your favorite designers. Come in to find preloved gems or bring in your gently used items to turn your closet into cash!

Commonwealthnantucket.com

The Dress Code Open Daily Apparel, Jewelry, Hats, Handbags, Scarves, Shoes

508-680-1716 9 Centre Street

New boutique this season is bringing an eclectic, unique array of merchandise for women of all ages, sizes, and styles. Discover beautiful dresses, extraordinary wearable art from designers, linen ensembles, cover-ups from Hawaii, “not-so-ordinary” embellished denim, travel friendly SPF 50+ beachwear, exquisite handmade beaded jewelry. New merchandise daily, always something new! Locations in Islamorada and Ocean Reef in The Florida Keys! Come see us there, too! www.ZeroDressCode.com

Island Cashmere Open Daily Cashmere, accessories, shoes

• FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO RIDE THE WAVE •

YEAR ROUND SERVICE

MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$2 1/1- 5/16 every 30 mins. 7am to 9pm, 5/17-6/20 and 9/7-10/11 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30pm; 6/21-9/6 every 15 mins. 7am to midnight

MIACOMET LOOP.....$2 1/1- 5/16 every 30 mins. 7am to 9pm, 5/17-6/20 and 9/7-10/11 every 30 mins. 7am to 11:30 pm; 6/21-9/6 every 20 mins. 7am to midnight

SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$3 1/1-5/16, 5/17-6/20 and 9/7-10/11 7:15am to 11:15pm every 60 minutes; 6/21-9/6 7:15am to midnight every 60 minutes.

SEASONAL SERVICE MADAKET ROUTE.....$3, 5/28-6/20 & 9/7-9/12, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins; 6/21-9/6 every 30 mins.

AIRPORT ROUTE.....$3, 5/28-9/6 10am-10pm every 30 mins., also servicing the Park & Ride Lot SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$3, 6/14-9/6 7:15am-7:15pm, every 60 mins.

SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$3, 6/21-9/6 10am-6pm, 80 mins.

SURFSIDE BEACH.....$3, 6/21-9/6 10am-6pm, every 40 mins.

JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$2, 6/21-9/6 10am-6pm, every 30 mins.

PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES:

Our new collection is receiving rave reviews. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily, in courtyard just off Washington Street, across from the iconic Compass Rose.

JButlerCollection.com

Blue Beetle

WITHOUT NOTICE; HOWEVER, UPDATES ARE PROVIDED AT WWW.NRTAWAVE.COM, ON ALL BUSES AND AT THE GREENHOUND BUILDING. PLEASE BE ASSURED, THE NRTA IS TAKING ALL THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO KEEP OUR PASSENGERS AND EMPLOYEES SAFE. FREQUENT DAILY CLEANING AND SANITIZING CONTINUES TO BE OUR PRIORITY.

at 2 Fairgrounds Road, 7am-10pm.

We are a family run business and were voted 2021 Best Sea Adventures of Cape Cod and the Islands and Best EcoTour from Yankee Magazine. We offer Oyster Farm Tours, Cocktail Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruises, and more. Private chartering options are available on all our boats. Visit our website for details. shearwaterexcursions.com

The J. Butler Collection

Subject to change without notice WITH THE UNCERTAINTY OF IMPACTS FROM COVID-19, THE 2021 SCHEDULES REPRESENT THE DESIRED LEVEL OF SERVICE THAT WE TYPICALLY PROVIDE TO THE COMMUNITY BUT MAY NOT REFLECT THE EXACT SERVICES OFFERED. PUBLISHED SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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The Muse-44 Surfside Rd • NHS-10 Surfside Rd • Faregrounds (7a-5p)-27 Fairgrounds Rd Nantucket Middle School 6/28-8/26, Anna Drive Stop • 2 Fairgrounds Rd Half fares: 65+, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military personnel. Children 6 and under ride free.

Change is given in the form of a voucher for future rides only, drivers do not make change.

1,3, & 7-day passes may be purchased aboard all buses, long term passes are available at the NRTA office.

Passes 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 Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site; Airport, Surfside and Sconset via Polpis Road – Washington Street.

Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes-look for grey posts with blue stripes.

All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. For complementary paratransit service and TDD call (508) 325-7516.

Bus Information (508) 325-7516, 508-325-9571. Riders Guides are available at NRTA Office 20R South Water St, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main St., the Greenhound Building at the downtown bus stop on Washington Street, on all buses and at downtown stops. Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street open daily. Hours are subject to change. Covid-19 may impact the opening of the building.

For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov

High Speed Ferry Through September 6, 2021 Depart Nantucket

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508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.

FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PASSENGERS

Reservations strongly recommended

Straight Wharf | Nantucket 508.228.3949 Visit us online for schedules, travel alerts & specials

hylinecruises.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Joy West Collection Open Daily Designer Inspired Jewelry & Fashions

508-325-4400 14 S. Water Street

Joy West Collection located at 14 S. Waters Street offers a stunning and youthful collection of original and reproduction jewelry and clothing. Our Italian Linen and Baroque pearls are a must see for any events happening here on the island. Our new Greece & St. Bart’s Collection offer up soft macrame knits and a light and beautiful feel for walks on the beach or moonlit boat ride. Joy has searched the world over for the finest craftsmanship and most beautiful fabrics in order to make her store a one-of-a-kind place to shop. Swing by and say hi and see why everyone is saying, Joy West is their “favorite” store in Nantucket! We are kitty corner from The Dreamland Theatre! www.joyjewelry.com

The Love Shack by Lola Open daily on the Wharf & 24/7 online Love Shack apparel, hats, and home goods

10 Old South Wharf

THE LOVE SHACK is located right in the heart of Nantucket’s boat basin and it is home to our entire collection of LOLA jewelry. Here you can see, touch and layer all of our pendants, chains, and bracelets that LOLA offers. It is also our inspiration for our Love Shack apparel and home goods which include t-shirts, candles, hats, glassware – everything you need that is perfect for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Made on Nantucket Open Daily from 11 am A unique collection of apparel, gifts, jewelry, & art

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Karin Sheppard’s gorgeous handwoven shawls, scarves, and more are back on Old South Wharf at MADE ON NANTUCKET. In addition to apparel and more by Island Weaves, this island shop also offers a unique selection of CAJ Designs for adults and children by Kathleen A. Duncombe.

These hand-decorated repurposed denim shorts, jeans, jean skirts, and jackets are unique and stunning. This shop also has cozy multi-colored and textured Neck Candy Scarves — all made on Nantucket by Kathleen A. Duncombe. madeonnantucket.net

Murray’s Toggery Shop Open Daily Classic & Up-to-Date Clothing for Men, Women, & Children

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For decades these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. Their Nantucket Reds collection features items made exclusively in the USA. Stop by and see their expansive ladies department and experience multilevel recreational shopping. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. MURRAY’S is here for all of your retail needs!

Nantucketreds.com

Sara Campbell Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry Celebrating Made in the USA every day!

508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.

All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop.

Our apparel is proudly made in the USA! Visit SARA CAMPBELL at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon! shop.saracampbell.com

Seconds Shop Mon-Fri from 10 to 6 and Sat & Sun from 11 to 5 Proceeds benefit Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center

508-228-6677 32 Sparks Avenue

Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? SECONDS SHOP, open at 32 Sparks Ave (between On Island Gas and the new Cumberland Farms), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, and more. There’s an everchanging variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily. And your shopping is helping a worthy island cause: proceeds benefit Fairwinds — Nantucket’s Counseling Center. Bring in the display ad in this publication for $5 off your purchase of $25 or more.

FairwindsCenter.org/shop

Serenella 44 Open daily 10AM to 6PM Casa, Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Apothecary

508-690-3400 44 Centre Street

SERENELLA 44 is the exciting new retail concept by Leslee Shupe that blends the best of international high fashion and artisanal design. Leslee has scanned the globe and curated a focused selection of the season’s must-haves in ready-to-wear and accessories, in addition, experience our fresh take on tableware, home accents, and modern apothecary treasures for Serenella Casa. Experience the international exploration with collections from Bulgari, Cabana Capri Gstaad, Collectiva Concepión, Eli Halili, Emporio Le Sirenuse, Juan de Dios x Moye, La Double J, Massimo Alba, Santa Maria Novella, Sensi Studio, and more. serenellausa.com

Serenella Nantucket

July 29-August 4, 2021 508-228-3400 9B South Beach Street

Open daily 10AM to 6PM Ready-to-Wear & Accessories

Consistently voted Best of Boston and heralded by Elle Magazine as one of the top 50 boutiques in the world, SERENELLA has been on a mission to offer the best of ready-to-wear and accessories from A-list designers including Barrie, Bottega Veneta, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani, Marlo Laz, Marni, Missoni, Patou, Thom Browne, Victoria Beckham, Wales Bonner, and more. serenellausa.com

Artists & Galleries

Artists Association of Nantucket

LONG HOT SUMMER Gallery Show July 30-Aug. 16 Light of Day online show through August 21 Gallery & Online Exhibits

508-228-0294 19 Washington St.

The mission of the ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET is to foster the visual arts on Nantucket. They create a vibrant arts community by promoting, supporting, and encouraging the work of Nantucket artists, providing educational programs in the arts, and preserving the legacy of Nantucket artists. Stay in touch at nantucketarts.org for our schedule of downtown Gallery Exhibits as well as classes and workshops at our Visual Arts Center on Amelia Drive.

Visit our online gallery at sales.nantucketarts.org to view regularly changing exhibitions of fresh, original artwork from our iconic Nantucket artists. nantucketarts.org

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

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily online. For over three decades, Greg’s original oil and watercolor paintings have captured 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. gshill.com

Ireland Galleries

508-228-1907 Open Daily & at the Saturday Market downtown 13 Old South Wharf Jewelry, handbags, beachwear, & Lorene Ireland’s gorgeous sculpture & art

Shop the window on Old South Wharf. If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs. Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!

Made on Nantucket Open Daily from 11 am Handcrafted Gifts exclusively at Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Don’t miss MADE ON NANTUCKET’s collection of pre-owned Nantucket art. We also have paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Andrew Jackson, Sam Lyon, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Kathleen Duncombe, Buzz Williams, and Marion W. Pearson. You’ll love the unique cellography and seaglass jewelry by Michelle Jhingoor. We have a stunning collection of original silk screens and framed mini-offset litho prints by Donn Russell. Jewelry Kathleen A. Duncombe and other designers. See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn). Coming in August: Sunday Trunk Shows, madeonnantucket.net

Susan Lister Locke Gallery Open Daily.

Art and Inspired, Creative Jewelry

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well as her Nantucket in Diamonds™ map of the island. Visit her gallery at 28A Easy Street & follow her on Instagram @susanlisterlocke susanlisterlocke.com

Cape Cod 5 Open Monday-Saturday Banking windows are open

Banking 888-225-4636 Locations at 112 Pleasant Street & Zero Main Street

We at CAPE COD FIVE are deeply committed to the communities we serve. Our dedication to serving our neighbors and local businesses and earning our customers’ trust every day has remained the same since our founding in 1855. We focus on continuously evolving to be our customers’ trusted financial partner in a rapidly changing world, offering digital tools, accessibility and sound guidance and insight to help our customers navigate their unique journeys. capecodfive.com

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Vol. 51 No.9 • YesterdaysIsland.com

Island Fun & Shopping Bath & Body - Skin & Body Care

The Verdant Maiden

508.901.5781 2 Union Street, 2nd Floor

Open Tues-Sat. from 11 am to 5 pm Personal Care & Wellness - Organic Skin & Body Care

THE VERDANT MAIDEN is focused on providing a more holistic and sustainable option for the personal care products we use every day. Shop a curated selection of goods ranging from whole-body skin and hair care products to nourishing wellness teas and tinctures. Follow @theverdantmaiden on social media #2UNIONNANTUCKET theverdantmaiden.com

Beach & Pool Toys & Accessories

Nantucket Pool & Spa

508-228-2235 Open Daily 1 Hanabea Lane, off Old South Rd Sand & Pool Toys, Exercise Equipment, Floats, & More

Swim on over to NANTUCKET POOL & SPA CENTER at 1 Hanabea Lane off of Old South Road to see our new sand and pool toys. We also have diving games, sandcastle kits, life vests, exercise equipment, floats, and more! We have your favorite brands and amazing deals on our Clearance Rack. facebook.com/nantucketpools

Beach Fun

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

508-228-5646

Visit Nantucket’s best beaches!

Call ahead to check conditions.

Open Daily 9am to sunset — Permits Required

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge

You’ve come to Nantucket to relax — now visit the best beaches on the island at the CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge. The greater coastscape, which includes the federally owned Great Point Lighthouse and Nantucket Conservation Foundation land, is a double-fingered peninsula jutting northward between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sounds is so much more: a blend of sandy beach, rolling dunes, and forest uplands both rugged and serene. The refuge provides multiple habitats for an array of coastal plant and animal species, including heather and beach plum, a maritime oak forest and savannah of red cedar – the largest of its kind in New England – which offer shelter to deer. At the beachfront, watch for horseshoe crabs advancing in extremely slow motion, seals basking in the sun, and shorebirds skittering above the surf line.

Over-sand vehicle permits are required: you can purchase them online at www.thetrustees.org/permits Rental jeep day passes available at the rental site & day passes available for personal 4x4 vehicles. thetrustees.org/ccwr

Cook’s Cycle

Bike Rentals

Open Daily Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service

508-228-0800 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals

Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond.

Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! cookscyclesnantucket.com

Easy Riders Bicycles open daily Bike Rentals, Sales, Service - NEW: Electric 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 retrostyle Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. NEW FOR 2021: ELECTRIC BIKES. EASY RIDERS has a safe & convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. easyridersbikerentals.com

Nantucket Bike Shop Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals

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

NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, at their convenient location on Steamboat 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, Specialized Electric 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 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards. nantucketbikeshop.com

July 29-August 4, 2021

Young’s Bicycle Shop

Page 33 508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop” started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket. Their fleet of CANNONDALE and TREK bikes are well maintained, so you and your family can have a safe and enjoyable bike ride around the island.

YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications

CALL NANTUCKET

FREE DOWNLOAD - Nantucket’s searchable phone book app The island’s “Little Black Book”

508-228-9165 ext. 110 CallNantucket.com

CALL NANTUCKET is the fully searchable app version of The Nantucket Directory: the island’s phone book. Know who you’re looking for? Search our White Pages for the number. Not sure who to call? Browse our Yellow Pages to choose the best company for your needs! Our CALL NANTUCKET app is FREE TO DOWNLOAD. CallNantucket@gmail.com

Yesterday’s Island

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

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Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For more than 50 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND/TODAY’S NANTUCKET 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 Instagram @nantucketinsider, and sign up for our free Nantucket eNewsletter — look for the link at the top of Nantucket.net Yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores

Mitchell’s Book Corner

Open Daily: Support Your Local Book Store!

See the calendar for our upcoming book signings

508-228-1080 54 Main Street

MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for more than 50 years. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for any book in print, preorders, signed copies, e-books, audio books, gift cards, staff picks, and more. If the book is “on our shelves now” we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. If the book is not on-hand we can either ship it to you or order into the store and then deliver it to your home. We are also happy to ship books to anywhere in the US. Order online anytime or call to inquire about curbside pickup of books and items on our shelves now. MITCHELL’S is open daily. mitchellsbookcorner.com

Nantucket Bookworks Open Daily: Support Your Local Book Store!

Books, chocolates, & unique gifts

508-228-4000 25 Broad Street

NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is our quirky little shop chock full of books, gifts, and goodies. Visit nantucketbookpartners.com for books and nantucketbooksworks.com for the very best of Bookworks ONLINE. We have Nantucket gifts, puzzles, games, toys, art supplies, party accessories, stuffed animals, greeting cards, kids items, and so much more. If the items are in stock we can offer next business day island home delivery for a small fee. We also are happy to ship anywhere in the US. For books, shop nantucketbookpartners.com. Order online anytime or call 6 for curbside pickup 7 days a week of books and items on our shelves now.

BOOKWORKS is open daily. nantucketbookworks.com

NRTA See display ad for times and routes Year-Round Bus Routes

Buses 508-228-7025 Face coverings are required on all routes

RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, 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 year-round on select routes and thru mid-October on seasonal routes. See our schedule on nrtawave.com for complete information Fares are $2 or $3 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.

Routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. See nrtawave.com for current details. nrtawave.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Cannabis Accessories

Gray Lady Smoke Shop See AckGrayLady.com for hours Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for the largest selection of fine cigars and handmade accessories, featuring handmade glass from the Sandwich Glass Museum. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your beach day or walk around town, recommendations or unique gifts, or a cigar bar to make your island celebration a little more special, we are here to meet your needs. Call or come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street, just a cobblestone’s throw from Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren.

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Affordable Rentals

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

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

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily in season “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”

508-228-1151 6 Broad Street

Harvey A Young’s Bicycle Shop” started on Nantucket in 1931. When Harvey sold the business to his son, Roger, it became YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP. Now with over 90 years in business, the 4th generation is running YOUNG’S. The Young family and their staff provide you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket AND YOUNG’S also rents cars and Jeeps. Check out their website, give them a call, or stop in to see their friendly, knowledgeable staff, so they can share with you “The Cycle-logical Way to See Nantucket Island”. Reservations & delivery services available. youngsbicycleshop.com

Charters & Tours - Sailing & Boating

Endeavor Sailing Excursions Private Charters. Per Person Fares Pleasure sailing

508-228-5585 Slip 1015, 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: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” “No one has done more to make sure that Nantucket’s maritime traditions are alive and well than Capt.

Jim Genthner,” Nat Philbrick, author In the Heart of the Sea. The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and at sunset. They offer private charters, sailing celebrations. Gift certificates are available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com

Nantucket Blue Moon Charters Sunset, Morning, Afternoon, Custom Half & Full Day Sails Nantucket Luxury Sailing Charters

508-241-7245 Book your sail online

Sail Nantucket Harbor and Sound aboard our 70-foot luxury sailing yacht. Toast the sunset in our private cockpit and see Nantucket’s historic waterfront. From our spacious and sturdy deck you will feel the wind in her sails, pass Brant Point Light, sea, and wildlife, and “all the sights and sounds come alive...” Come aboard! Captain Kent and First Mate Jacqueline welcome you to a truly “Once in a Blue Moon” experience. nantucketbluemooncharters.com

Shearwater Excursions

508-228-7037

Call or visit us on Straight Wharf for your Island Adventure Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 Sunset Cruise, & more We are a family run business and were voted 2021 Best Sea Adventures of Cape Cod and the Islands and Best EcoTour from Yankee Magazine. We offer Oyster Farm Tours, Cocktail Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruises, and more. Private chartering options are available on all our boats. Visit our website for details. shearwaterexcursions.com

Children’s Clothing & Accessories

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Open Daily Classic & Up-to-Date Clothing for Kids of All Ages

Cigars 508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

See AckGrayLady.com for hours Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, around the corner from Ralph Lauren). Call to arrange a Cigar Bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.

AckGrayLady.com

Classes & Workshops

Car Rentals

Open daily Cars, jeeps, mopeds

children, shoppers can find overalls, shorts, jumpers, hats, baby blankets, onesies, sweaters, and more. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted and offers functional yet stylish clothing and accessories for infants and children.

Nantucketreds.com

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 Upstairs at 2 Union Street

July 29-August 4, 2021

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, home of the original Nantucket Reds collections. Nantucket Reds are made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For

Artists Association of Nantucket Open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Classes & Workshops for all ages

508-228-0722 Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive

The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Amelia Drive hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, 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 and for all ages. nantucketarts.org

Aunt Leah’s Fudge

Confections 508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf

Free sample available: just ask!

Open for curbside

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 for special events. auntleahs.com

Contests

NANTUCKET PHOTO CONTEST

Deadline is Sept. 12, 2021 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net

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

This annual photo contest is a popular way to share your photos of Nantucket with the world.

Winners of previous contests are online at The Insider’s Guide to Nantucket: nantucket.net.

The 2021 Contest has begun: DEADLINE TO ENTER IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2021. We accept copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. Email your entries to ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com or mail us a CD or thumb drive with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution.

You can even mail in your prints of Nantucket Island. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photos/contests.php

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping

The UPS Store

Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

508-325-8884 61 Old South Road

Nantucket’s UPS STORE is in spacious quarters at 61 Old South Road and offers a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, 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 makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plenty off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

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Island Fun & Shopping Counseling

Fairwinds - Nantucket’s Counseling Center 508-228-2689 Phone is answered 24/7 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin Village Donate to Fairwinds & have your portrait taken by a pro!

FOR EMERGENCIES, CALL 877-784-6273 or 911 FAIRWINDS — NANTUCKET’S COUNSELING CENTER provides confidential, quality professional care to adults and youth who seek mental health and addiction services. All are welcome, regardless of ability to pay. Call to schedule a remote appointment for outpatient therapy, substance misuse counseling, peer recovery coaching, therapeutic mentoring, medication management, and more. We serve more than 1,000 Nantucket individuals and families to help meet their goals and improve their quality of life. YOU ARE NOT ALONE: FAIRWINDS is always here for you. Donate to FAIRWINDS and have your portrait taken on Nantucket by a professional portrait photographer with 30 years of experience! Visit fairwindscenter.org and click on the camera icon to sign up for a portrait! fairwindscenter.org

Family Fun

Family Activities @ Children’s Beach

Activities & Fun at Children’s Beach thru mid-August Fun & games for children and families

508-228-0925 at Children’s Beach

Children’s Beach, located at the end of Harbor View Way, is the perfect park for families and children. Through mid-August, the Town of Nantucket’s Culture & Tourism department sponsors fun for everyone. Yoga Monday-Saturday, puppet shows, and live music! See our display ad and visit our website for details. nantucket-ma.gov/childrensbeach

Fishing Charters

Herbert T.

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

Day: 508-228-6655 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! $125 per person. Private charters are also available for $550 - up to 6 persons. fishnantucket.net

Furniture

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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 Thai House 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. arrowheadfurniture.com

ACK 4170

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Gifts

ACK 4170™ gift boutique features small makers and artists who create high-quality gifts, apparel, candles, home decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery and Nantucket basket jewelry. Sail with us on Instagram at: ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170.

Voted “Gold” Best Nantucket Gift Shop (2019) & “Silver” Best Store for Home (2020) by Cape Cod Life magazine readers. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

Unique & Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

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Ireland Galleries - Nantucket Chic 508-228-1907 Open Daily 12 Old South Wharf See the internationally acclaimed mosaic & shell art of Lorene Ireland This creative store on Old South Wharf is dedicated to unique jewelry and accessories.

NANTUCKET CHIC is a collaboration between Lorene and her daughter Natalie, an interior designer in New York City. This talented duo has stocked the store with bright and colorful purses and clutches, an extensive collection of jewelry, and unique clothes, scarves, and beach cover-ups.

It’s A Shore Thing

508-680-1901 30B Main Street

Open Daily Distinctive Nantucket Gifts

At IT’S A SHORE THING, we are proud to carry products made in New England. Come in and browse through our wide selection of gifts including lotion, soaps, jewelry, pottery, antiques, housewares, tote bags, art, and home decor. You can find unusual gifts at all prices in A SHORE THING that you’ll find nowhere else! In our new location on Main Street.

Museum Shop at the Whaling Museum Open during museum hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm NHA exclusives, gifts, apparel, books, home decor

508-228-1894, ext. 138 11 Broad Street

The Nantucket Historical Association has been a steward of Nantucket’s cultural history since 1894. Don’t miss the MUSEUM SHOP at the Whaling Museum, where you will find unique gifts, books, prints, maps, and objects of art inspired by Nantucket history. Many items are exclusive to the MUSEUM SHOP, and NHA members get special discounts. 100% of all purchases support the Nantucket Historical Association and its mission to tell the inspiring stories of Nantucket through its collections, programs, and properties. nantucketmuseumshop.org

Health Care

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8100 57 Prospect St

24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

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

Nantuckethospital.org

ACK 4170TM

Home Decor

774-325-5105 Open daily Open Daily at our location: 18 Federal Street Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists ACK 4170™ gift boutique features small makers and artists who create high-quality gifts, apparel, candles, home decor, artwork (paintings & photography), cards & stationery and Nantucket basket jewelry. Sail with us on Instagram at: ack4170 and Facebook: ACK 4170.

Voted “Gold” Best Nantucket Gift Shop (2019) & “Silver” Best Store for Home (2020) by Cape Cod Life magazine readers. Visit our online store at ACK4170.com

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

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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 arrowheadfurniture.com

Icarus & Co

774-325-5105 Gift Giving Made Easy! Open daily Open Daily at our location: 18 Federal Street Unique, salty-good gifts & products by small makers & artists

Hill’s of Nantucket

July 29-August 4, 2021

508-228-1353 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, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery from HILL’S. gshill.com

Open 10am to 6pm every day except Tuesday Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

Take home your own piece of Nantucket with our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. We transform local beach stones into stunning pieces of wearable art. You’ll also find other incredible handmade jewelry, unique ceramics, and local artwork. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive behind the scenes content @icarusandco and @nantucketbeachstones. Visit us on the Wharf 10am – 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays. icarusandco.com

The J. Butler Collection Open daily Fine Interiors, Antiques, Unique Gifts

508-228-8429 12 Main Street, Rear Courtyard

Our new collection is receiving rave reviews. A treasure of the island for those who enjoy the search for the perfect gift or element for their home. Open daily in downtown Nantucket. Find us just half a block from Main Street, in the charming courtyard just off Washington Street, across from the iconic Compass Rose.

JButlerCollection.com

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Island Fun & Shopping Petty Folk Art & Carving Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 serving the Cape & Islans for 16 years

Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving “Going on a Whale” at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Visit them at www.pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: https://youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com

Internet Guidebook

Insiders Guide to Nantucket

July 29-August 4, 2021

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. jewelersgallery.com

Land of Lulo

347.362.2000 upstairs at 2 Union Street

Open Tues-Fri 10am to 4pm & Sun noon to 4pm Handcrafted Bohemian Jewelry & Accessories

LAND of LULO is an experience of handcrafted treasures and intentional jewelry based upon ritualistic impressions with ethnic and organic inspired elements. Land of Lulo’s one-of-a-kind pieces convey the energy of talismans. The collection, both fierce and playful,represents a coherent and thoughtful composition. Come check it out and leave inspired. You’ll also find LAND OF LULO at Sustainable Nantucket’s Artisans & Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8:30am to 12:30 pm.

LandofLulo.com

The Love Shack by Lola

508-228-9165 The island’s premier web portal

Open daily on the Wharf & 24/7 online 10 Old South Wharf Handcrafted sterling pendants, bracelets, jewelry, t-shirts, candles & more!

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. Looking for a beach? Our Beach Listings have photos, videos, and info about all the best island beaches and where to find them. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net

THE LOVE SHACK is welcoming back customers to their shop on Old South Wharf. AND your favorite items are also available online at lolacompany.com LOLA™ designs and creates beautiful sterling jewelry with inspirational messages on the back marking important moments in peoples lives. With more than 30 pendant designs varying in size and gorgeous colors, creating your own look is endless and addicting. THE LOVE SHACK is home to our entire jewelry collection and is inspiration for our apparel, candles, hats, and more. Everything you need for your very own Love Shack! lolacompany.com

Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket!

Blue Beetle

Made on Nantucket

Jewelry

Open Daily Jewelry & Gifts

508-228-3227 12 Main Street

Located at 12 Main Street, BLUE BEETLE reflects the playfulness and elegance of island living.

We strive to provide a collection of carefully curated clothing, jewelry, gifts and accessories that portray the summer lifestyle on Nantucket. The boutique is filled with modern, chic, and contemporary fashions to suit every occasion. We proudly sell Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Lilla P and MZ Wallace. Known for our Nantucket Jewelry, there is something for everyone; beads to fit Pandora, rings, bracelets and of course our charm bar, where you can create your own unique island necklace. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Icarus + Co. Open 10am to 6pm every day except Tuesday Jewelry and Home Decor

19 Old South Wharf

Take home your own piece of Nantucket with our exclusive collection of Nantucket beach stone jewelry. We transform local beach stones into stunning pieces of wearable art. You’ll also find other incredible handmade jewelry, unique ceramics, and local artwork. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive behind the scenes content @icarusandco and @nantucketbeachstones. Visit us on the Wharf 10am – 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays. icarusandco.com

Jennifer Greenwood Jewelry Open Tues.-Sat. from 11am to 5pm Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry

508-901-9282 upstairs at 2 Union Street

You’ll find something extra special JENNIFER GREENWOOD’s downtown studio, upstairs at 2 Union Street. Each piece is a work of art using gems, geodes, agate, opals, and more. Earrings rings, pendants, and more, her style is new and hip, blended with classic looks, gorgeous natural materials, and traditional technique. For a one-of-a-kind gift for yourself or someone you love, head up the steps under the 2 Union Street sign just a few steps off Main Street to JENNIFER GREENWOOD JEWELRY. @jennifergreenwoodjewelry

Jessica Hicks Nantucket Open for the season Featured in “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand

508-414-1330 2 Union St, next to Ralph Lauren

Jessica Hicks started by selling her pieces at high-profile Nantucket boutiques and also welcomed clientele into her home to see her latest designs. When her pieces started appearing on Hollywood’s hottest stylistas, including Halle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Longoria, the business quickly grew. Jessica opened her own boutique: JESSICA HICKS Nantucket, now at 2 Union Street, just steps off of Main Street. Driven by form and pattern, Jessica Hicks’ jewelry designs are at once geometric and organic. Her silver, gold,and gemstone collections incorporate both classic and unexpected motifs, able to meld with diverse personal styles.

Jessica hand crafts each piece in her studio on Nantucket Island.

JessicaHicks.com

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

508-228-0229 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.

508-228-0110 20 Old South Wharf

Open Daily from 11 am A unique collection of jewelry, apparel, gifts, & art

Just in at MADE ON NANTUCKET are a gorgeous collections of estate Native American jewelry and estate sterling silver Mexican jewelry with mother-of-pearl and abalone. Unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets, belt buckles — all at prices that will delight you! See our largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. In addition, MADE ON NANTUCKET has Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen A. Duncombe, Michelle Jhingoor, Sarah Hutton, Sage Belber, Amy Burrough, and Anne S. Terry. madeonnantucket.net

Nantucket Estate Jewelry and Fine Arts Open Daily Jewelry, Lightship Baskets, Art, Scrimshaw, & more

508-228-0272 1 Orange Street

We feature fine estate jewelry in all price ranges - antique, vintage, and contemporary including designers such as Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Roberto Coin, and David Yurman. We also sell sterling silver jewelry and flatware and hollowware. We also carry a large assortment of Nantucket baskets and carved Nantucket purses, as well as a fine selection of antique scrimshaw. We stock an assortment of quality art work, including antique paintings, nautical items, maps, and island works by local artists.

Nantucketjewelryandart.com

Nantucket Pearl Company

508-228-1353 Open Daily & Online online & in the G.S. Hill Gallery, 40 Straight Wharf American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry 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. nantucketpearlcompany.com

R Simantov Fine Jewelry Open daily; appointments recommended Contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value

508-228-2918, 917-324-4410 1 Old North Wharf (at Easy Street)

R. SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value. The firm resurrects lost techniques from the past, utilizing the most exquisite materials and outstanding craftsmanship to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Works by R SIMANTOV have been recognized with international design awards and installed in permanent museum collections.

R SIMANTOV’s masterpieces illustrate the playfulness and whimsical beauty that can be created with unique combinations of metals and precious stones. The resulting pieces are fine treasures reminiscent of classical styles, with touches of modern elegance. rsimantov.com

Susan Lister Locke Gallery Open Daily. Art Reception 5-7:30pm on July 24 Inspired and Creative Jewelry

508-228-2132 28A Easy Street

Susan Lister Locke is an artist and jewelry designer living on Nantucket. First noted for her custom hand engraved Signet rings crafted in high karat gold, she went on to work directly with metal, incorporating designs with colorful & rare gemstones. Her Nantucket Sign Collection™ features a series of iconic Town signs with 34 favorite Nantucket areas, beaches and businesses that are fashioned as charms, cufflinks, & belt buckles. The Nantucket Sign Collection™ also includes her hand-engraved quarterboard bracelets in silver & gold as well

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The Trinity Collection

508-228-7557 50 Main Street

Open Daily Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry

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

Linen Drops

Linen Service 1-844-9-linens

Linen Rental Service - Avoid the hassles & leave the linens to us!

Vacation linens made easy!

LINEN DROPS provides resort-quality bed and bath linens for short-term vacation rental properties. Bedsheets, duvet covers, bath towels (including Matouk luxury), bath mats, beach towels, and more. Consistently fresh linens are professionally laundered, pressed, and delivered on your turnover schedule. For more info: LinenDrops.com or 844-9-linens LinenDrops.com

Marine Mammals

Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket

Hotline: 833-667-6626 If you see stranded, injured, or entangled marine mammals, call our HOTLINE MARINE MAMMAL ALLIANCE NANTUCKET is an all volunteer non-profit under agreement with NOAA Fisheries to monitor, protect and assist marine mammals on and around Nantucket.

Our team will advise the public, disentangle marine mammals from marine debris, escort stranded cetaceans to safer waters, deliver injured animals to rehab. Hotline 833-667-6626.

NantucketMMAN.org

Cape Cod 5

Mortgages & Banking

CAPE COD FIVE will give you more than just a mortgage... they’ll help make your dream come true! Fixed Rate, Adjustable Rate, Jumbo Loans, Affordable Housing, Construction & Land Loans for first time home buyers. Call Beth Ann Meehan at 508-247-1709 or Lauren Ard at 508-2471795 or visit their website at capecodfive.com

Dreamland Foundation

Movies

Fun for the Whole Family, Movies & More!

Drive-in Movies & In-Theater Films

Movie LIne: 508-228-1784 17 South Water Street

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.

NantucketDreamland.org

Museums & Sites

Egan Maritime Institute

508-228-2505

Join our virtual programming Podcasts, online programs, books, & more The EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE is offering virtual programming during the pandemic restrictions, including our TIME & TIDE PODCAST with dramatic and harrowing stories of Nantucket’s seafaring past at timeandtidenantucket.com. Your support will help Egan Maritime continue to provide programs like this and our Sea of Opportunities programs to offer Nantucket students STEM-based maritime and experiential education, our Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, ACKweather.com, and Mill Hill Press which publishes books on Nantucket’s maritime heritage. Your support in the form of tax-deductible gifts and memberships is more critical now that ever! Visit us at eganmaritime.org

Maria Mitchell Association

508-228-9198 Open Nights at Loines Observatory every Monday & Wednesday from 9-10:30 pm Aquarium & Mitchell House + Summer Programs Science center, aquarium, museums, & programs for all

The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was founded in 1902 to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and educator, Maria Mitchell who believed in “learning by doing.” The MMA operates 2 observatories, a natural science museum, an

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aquarium, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered through the year for people of all ages. mariamitchell.org

Nantucket Historical Association

508-228-1894

Whaling Museum open Mon-Sat from 10 am to 5 pm Hadwen House open Mon-Sat from 10 am to 4 pm Your portal to Nantucket history

15 Broad Street

The NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM & HADWEN HOUSE are open for the 2021 season.

Reserve your time to visit and your ticket at nha.org. In this top-quality exhibition venue, you’ll 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. OPENING JUNE 18 is the new exhibit: Anne Ramsdell Congdon’s Nantucket Renaissance. Our gateway film “Nantucket,” directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns, showcases the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history in a 51-minute film that is a feast for the eyes. Reserve your time by purchasing a ticket online at nha.org. Don’t miss our ESSEX exhibit, and bring your children to our Discovery Center: an interactive imaginary experience.

You can also visit online at nha.org

Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum

508-228-1885 Open through Oct. 11 drive or take a FREE shuttle to 158 Polpis Road Mon-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun Noon-4pm Special Exhibit: Duty & Diligence

Discover Nantucket’s unwavering human spirit: The NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM is devoted to the history of Nantucket lifesaving, famous shipwrecks and rescues around the island, life-saving equipment, daily routine at life-saving stations, and the United States Coast Guard. The 2021 special exhibition is “Duty & Diligence: Station Life in the U.S Life-Saving Service, a Nantucket story of routine, readiness, and rescues. Family-friendly programs & displays appeal to all ages. The Museum shares the fascinating stories through permanent and changing interpretive exhibits, drawing on a collection of over 5,000 objects including period surfboats, beach carts, Fresnel lenses from Brant Point & Great Point lights, vintage photographs, short movies and more. $10 adults; $7 for seniors & college students; $5 for ages 6-17; and free for members, active duty Military, and kids under 6. 158 Polpis Road.

The Museum is an affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute. nantucketshipwreck.org

Nursery

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture

508-247-1709, 508-247-1795 112 Pleasant Street and Zero Main Street

Open Monday-Friday We’ll make your dream come true!

July 29-August 4, 2021

Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

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 the Thai House 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. arrowheadnursery.com

Cold Noses

Pet Accessories & Gifts

Open daily A special downtown pet boutique

508-228-5477 16 Straight Wharf & 119 Pleasant Street

COLD NOSES your favorite downtown pet boutique for more than 30 years, has moved to 16 Straight Wharf, in the Courtyard. We offer a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories, and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature different iconic island designs, including lighthouses, lobsters, whales, shells, baskets, and anchors. We have lots of toys for your four-legged friends, and for humans who love pets, we have fun gifts and ornaments. Stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or a special something for a pet or pet person. geronimos.com

Quarterboards & Signs

Petty Folk Art & Carving

Formerly Nantucket Carving & Folk Art

508-332-9925 or 508-619-7554 serving the Cape & Islands for 16 years

Folk artist Jean Petty and her brother David Perry specialize in custom handcarved quarterboards, business signs, & house numbers. They are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100s of quarterboards that adorn the homes on Nantucket. They offer restoration of quarterboards, signs, and ship models. Restored the carving “Going on a Whale” at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in 2015. Visit them at www.pettyfolkartandcarving.com, see their show schedule and take a virtual tour: https://youtu.be/c95SYBE5RVg of some of their artwork available. Call or email all inquiries to jean@pettyfolkartandcarving.com pettyfolkartandcarving.com

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ACK Distinctive Properties

508-332-8044

Find your perfect Nantucket Home ACK Distinctive Properties, LLC is committed to bringing the highest level of customer service to real estate in Nantucket, MA. Our job doesn’t end when we sign a rental agreement or close on a house. Instead, we endeavor to offer world-class service at every stage – from keeping our clients informed about market changes and events on the island to offering personalized rental services, curated sales advice, contractual work, and more. We help you enjoy your Nantucket life to its fullest and to serve your needs with the utmost integrity, discretion, and distinction. This commitment from our agents and managing partner includes providing our clients with the highest level of information. We will keep you updated on the changing nature of the Nantucket real estate market, micro-target your Nantucket area for tailored research and advice and share with you what is trending, and what is not. ackdp.com

Shoes

Island Cashmere

508-228-7611 32 Centre Street

Open Daily 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

Open Daily Classic & Up-to-Date Clothing for the Whole Family

Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, for a fabulous selection of shoes and sandals for men AND women. They have everything to meet you footwear needs including Nantucket Red Tretorns, Uggs, Olukai, Jack Rogers, Sperry Topsider, Birkenstock, Steve Madden, Saucony, and much more. Step out in style with MURRAY’S! Nantucketreds.com

Native Shoes

508-221-7223 40 Straight Wharf

Open Daily Live Lightly

From the beach to the bike ride, on the rainy days and the cocktail parties at night, NATIVE SHOES makes it easy to live lightly with a thoughtful selection of ultra lightweight, easy-towear shoes for both kids and adults. Find us right next to the Hy-Line Ferry.

Respoke

Respoke.com 41 Straight Wharf

Open Daily Iconic designer scarves repurposed

Located at 41 Straight Wharf, RESPOKE repurposes iconic designer silk into a curated collection of one-of-a-kind products featurin g hand-crafted Spanish made espadrilles. Respoke was founded by best-selling author Michael Tonello, whose memoir, Bringing Home the Birkin, recounts the highlights of his years as a reseller of all things Hermes. Awarded Best of Boston 2021 @Respokeofficial

Smoke Shop

Gray Lady Smoke Shop

508-901-9399 upstairs at 2 Union Street

See AckGrayLady.com for hours Fine Cigars, Glass, & Accessories.

Gray Lady Smoke Shop is your island destination for all your smoke shop needs. We carry pipes, tobacco, handmade accessories, and by far the island’s largest selection of fine cigars and quality glass. Whether you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your day at the beach or walk around town, Gray Lady Smoke shop has what you need. Come see us upstairs at 2 Union Street (just steps off Main Street, behind Ralph Lauren), or call to arrange a cigar bar for your reception, celebration, wedding, or island event.

AckGrayLady.com

Special Events

Boston Pops for Nantucket

A New Celebration on Saturday, August 14 at 8pm The Best Summer Event on Nantucket reimagined

508-825-8250 A free celebratory broadcast

Rated the Best Summer Event each year on Nantucket, the annual Pops on Nantucket concert with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra this year will take the form of a look back at some favorite concerts in the televised BEST OF THE BEACH. This free, celebratory broadcast on NCTV Channel 18 will let you relive performances you enjoyed by The Spinners, Kenny Loggins, and RAIN, along with special tributes to medical professionals who served the Nantucket community throughout the pandemic and a message from

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Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s President and CEO, Gary Shaw. The August 14 shoe can be viewed at 8pm on NCTV Channel 18. To donate and for details: nantuckethospital.org/Pops NantucketHospital.org/Pops

Nantucket by Design

508-228-1894 Call or visit nha.org for tickets

August 5-7, 2021 Annual Design Show to Benefit NHA

At the height of Nantucket’s summer season, the NHA celebrates the island’s unique influence on American design with engaging lectures, previewing an antique show, lively panel discussions, and both intimate and grand gatherings. NANTUCKET BY DESIGN is held this year from August 5-7. Don’t miss this in-person, unforgettable experience featuring Nate Berkus, Corey Damen Jenkins, Isabella Rossellini, Pietro Cicognani, Alexa Hampton, and a stellar design panel. This year’s extra include an online auction, Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Preview Party, Pop-Up Shop with The Poppy Caravan, and more! Tickets are now available at nha.org or by calling the Nantucket Historical Association at 508-228-1894. nha.org

Solid & Striped Summer Pop Up Event July 29 from 5 to 7 pm Explore & shop the summer collection

at the Faraway Hotel, 29 Centre Street

You’re invited to join Eleanor Banco and Callie Stanton to preview the SOLID & STRIPED SUMMER COLLECTION and to celebrate the opening of their pop-up at The Faraway Nantucket, 29 Centre Street. From 5 to 7 pm on July 29, you can explore and shop this fabulous swim and resort wear. solidandstriped.com

Women + Wellness August 2, 2021 from 4:15 to 7 pm Lecture Series by Nantucket Cottage Hospital

508-825-8250 Held in the Dreamland Theatre

For 2021, this annual event will focus on whole-body wellness: mind, body, and spirit.

Women+Wellness was created to help educate and empower our audience of women – the “chief medical officers” – who make 80% of the healthcare decisions for their families. This year’s event is dedicated to the memory of Sarah Newton. General admission is $75 and includes the lecture series followed by light refreshments and beverages. Proceeds will fund ‘cold caps,’ a hair-sparing device for those undergoing chemotherapy at Nantucket Cottage Hospital. For questions about Women+Wellness, please contact the Nantucket Cottage Hospital Foundation at 508-825-8250. nantuckethospital.org

Summer Shades

Sunglasses

Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Oliver Peoples, Tory Burch, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Ray Ban, Tom Ford, Smith, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 30 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf.

Theatre

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket

508-228-4305 MAMMA MIA: on stage through August 22 Outdoor Theatre at Bartlett’s Farm A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING: through August 20 Community Theatre at It’s Finest TWN has been the island’s live theatre company since 1956. Their 2021 Season starts with the fun family musical MAMMA MIA, for a 6-week run from July 7 to August 22 at the new open-air venue at Bartlett’s Farm! It will be a perfect part of your island summer! AND from July 21 to August 20, taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon called A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING. For subscriptions and tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-228-4305 or visit TheatreNantucket.org. Please be sure to purchase all seats for your party under the same name, so that we can accommodate you by seating you together! theatrenantucket.org

White Heron Theatre Company

508-825-5268 Tickets on sale NOW for the 2021 Season! Nantucket’s Professional Repertory Theatre PETER & THE STARCATCHER through August 6 5 North Water Street WHITE HERON THEATRE is Nantucket’s only professional Equity theater company. They have a fabulous 2021 season planned in their theatre in the midst of the island’s historic district.

Join them this season for Tony Award-Winning Peter and the Starcatcher, a true-ish Nantucket story called See Monsters of the Deep, a backstage comedy called The Half, and the island tradition A Nantucket Christmas Carol. Tickets for all performances & special events are available at www.whiteherontheatre.org or call 508-825-5268. Founded in New York and reborn on Nantucket, the White Heron Theatre Company’s goal is to make theatre truly transformative. whiteherontheatre.org

Tours - Bus

Nantucket Island Tours

Tours last 1 hour, 15 min.

Departing from Greenhound Station on Washington St Nantucket’s Premiere Transportation Company

508-228-0334 10 Washington Street

NANTUCKET ISLAND TOURS is the premiere transportation company on the island. In our new

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Island Fun & Shopping climate-controlled buses, you travel in style and comfort! Our friendly tour guides take you away from downtown and allow you to enjoy the natural beauty Nantucket has to offer. For details and to book a bus tour, visit nantucketbustours.com

Tours - Van

Gail’s Tours, Inc.

508-257-6557 Call for reservations & pickup

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

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 van 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 13/4 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: if Gail is on a tour, she’ll call you back.

Walking Tours offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc.

Departs at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

508-228-1894 depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St.

Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history on the Downtown Tour at 10:30 am and at 1:30 pm. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Tickets: $15 adults, $5 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $13. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org

Nantucket Walkabout

508-422-7466 Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St

see website for hikes & times Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket

Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology, and the Native Americans that lived here. $50 adults, $25 age 12 & younger. Private hikes available. Apple Pay, Android Pay, MC, Visa, Amex, & Discover accepted. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com or 508422-7466. nantucketwalkabout.com

Nantucket Walking Tours

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OPEN FOR DINE IN AND TAKE OU T

508-332-0953

Ghost Walks nightly, morning exercise walks + afternoon tours. Private Tours See Calendar for where to meet Tour Guide The ORIGINAL NANTUCKET GHOST WALK is the most popular walking tour ever on Nantucket. A fascinating evening stroll to five of the island’s most haunted locations, led by the original guide. See descriptions below for departure times — meet the guide 10 to 15 minutes early at the corner of Main & Centre streets, near the bank steps. $20 for Adults. $15 for Seniors (65+) & Teens. $5 for Ages 7 to 12; under 7 free. Cash only. No reservations necessary.

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Toys

The Toy Boat

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All your Toy Boat favorites are available online Specializing in handmade & imported toys THE TOY BOAT has specialized in handmade toys for 3 decades. Locally made with American hardwoods The historic Harbor Series: lsland ferries, working and pleasure boats, docks, ramps and lighthouses. The LITTLES are 3” tall figures. Fairies, gnomes, Nantucket Styles, International outfits, Holiday Littles and Houses are a few of our handmade 100+ styles. Browse the thetoyboat.com for handmade Nantucket treasures. thetoyboat.com

Hy-Line Cruises

Transportation Boat

Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis

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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 highest level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES. Face-coverings are required for travel. hy-linecruises.com

Steamship Authority

508-228-0262

Reservations Daily: 7:30am - 4p 1 Steamboat Wharf

The Trinity Collection Open daily Classic timepieces: vintage & contemporary

steamshipauthority.com

Watches 508-228-7557 50 Main Street

THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces—classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Chronoswiss, 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.

Deadline: September 12, 2021 Send us your original Nantucket photos and be entered to win $300 first prize or $150 second prize!

High resolution photos off Nantucket can be emailed to:

ACKPhotoContest@gmail.com For contest rules,, information,, and past winners visit Nantucket.net/photos

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Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop All the delicious freshly baked treats & bread you love Open Monday-Saturday from 7 am

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.

Nantucketbakeshop.com

Nantucket Cookie Company Open Daily: in-house, to-go, and delivery!

Decorate small batch cookies from scratch

508-228-6560 inside Easy Street Cantina, 2 Broad St.

THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! nantucketcookie.net

Brewers Cisco Brewers Open 7 Days a Week Home of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard, and 888

5 Bartlett Farm Road

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Family & dog-friendly. ciscobrewers.com

Clubs & Entertainment Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street

Open daily from 11:30am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!

THE ROSE & CROWN is a favorite among locals and visitors. We are Nantucket’s only Downtown Nightclub with entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. With Karaoke, DJ’s and Live Local Bands, there is something for everyone. We also have the largest screen in town to watch your favorite sporting events. All Craft beers on one of the largest Draft selections on island and delicious Craft Cocktails developed by our seasoned, friendly Barstaff.

Theroseandcrown.com

Coffee Nantucket Coffee Roasters

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Food Delivery Service ACK Eats

774-325-0744 Food, alcohol, & groceries delivered $10 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER with code ack10 We deliver for dozens of island restaurants You’ll see us delivering by traditional car, by boat, and even by electric bikes! Most deliveries are made in under an hour. Delivery times vary based on traffic, the restaurant’s ability to prepare food and weather conditions. We recommend that large orders be placed at least 2 hours in advance, but if you require a specific lunch time delivery, 24-hour notice is recommended. Our standard delivery fee is based on your distance from the restaurant for orders placed online or through our call center. www.delivery.com

Light Food & Take-Out Bartlett’s Farm Open daily 7 am to 7 pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produc, & more!

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road

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. Our breakfast sandwiches are a great way to start your day. BARTLETT’S even has prepared foods that you can take home and heat up and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert.

Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, meats, snacks, frozen foods, cheeses, and a selection of wines, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. bartlettsfarm.com

The Beet

508.680.1857 Open Mon-Sat from 12 noon to 9 pm 9 South Water Street Healthy food, something for everyone! Made -to-order salads, sandwiches, & specials

THE BEET features healthy, delicious food + beer, wine + cocktails in an inviting atmosphere.

Located in the M -beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our hearty salads, tuna poke + ramen, steak frites and infamous chicken burger + beignets can be enjoyed when you DINE INSIDE with us or on our OUTDOOR patio. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for TAKEOUT when you arrive or on your way off-island. ORDER ONLINE ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com thebeetnantucket.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily for 7am to 1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat Open for dine-in and take-out

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 more than 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. View their menu at black-eyedsusans.com and call between from 4 to 9:30 pm to order dinner for same-day pickup between 5-10 pm.

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Cook’s Cafe Open Daily for takeout Healthy Take Out — Wraps and Smoothies

508-228-8810 6 South Beach Street

COOK’S CAFE is the way to eat healthy while you’re on Nantucket. Start your day right with one of their breakfast wraps, a toasted bagel, and a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a refreshing breakfast smoothie. Their Mermaid Magic Smoothie is a great way to start your day! For lunch or later, order one of COOK’S hearty wraps—there are more than 15 to choose from in two sizes, and they also have vegan specialties! All wraps are affordably priced. Go international with the “Bangkok Chicken Wrap,” the “Tokyo Curry Wrap,” the “Napoleon,” or try one of their tasty Bowls. They also have some classics: Italian, Turkey, Tuna Salad, Buffalo Chicken, and more! COOK’s smoothies make a terrific afternoon snack. You can call in or order online at cookscafenantucket.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

Order online at Nantucketcoffee.com Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans

508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking

For more than 25 years, NANTUCKET COFFEE ROASTERS has been Nantucket’s premier artisan coffee roaster. Locally owned and operated, we enjoy advantages that escape bigger roasters.

We specialize in bringing limited and micro-lots of coffee here to Nantucket from small farms all over the world. Our highly skilled Roast Master oversees the development of each and every batch by hand and eye, without the use of automation. We roast to order and deliver exceptionally fresh, specialty coffees to our customers. Our stock is constantly changing and we’re adding new arrivals on a regular basis. Visit nantucketcoffee.com to see what’s new and place your order!

“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. 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. 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.

CrosswindsNantucket.com

Dune Serving Dinner Nightly from 5:30 pm Indoor & outdoor dining + takeout

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

In addition to indoor & outdoor dining, DUNE also offers fine dining takeout! Order online for dinner from Dune to Go! Visit DuneNantucket.com for menus to order online or to make a

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Nantucket Dining Guide table reservation. Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, is in the kitchen designing an ever-changing menu that showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. Dune and Dune-to-Go offers dinner plus beer and wine.

DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418

Open Sun-Thurs. 8am to 10pm & Fri & Sat 8am to 2 am Try our Wing Days & Picnic Baskets corner of Easy & Broad sts.

Enjoy our Spacious Patio. Call ahead for pickup or delivery 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). 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. Call or order online for contact-less payment, pickup at our window, or delivery islandwide. Take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our baconegg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! Call ahead for pickup or delivery. We have indoor dining PLUS a spacious outdoor patio. We now accept Apple Pay, Wallet, and other app-based payments.

EasyStreetCantina.com

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The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am indoors or outside Delicious & affordable. Gift Cards available 27 Fairgrounds Road

One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS is serving its regular menus with daily specials. Try their tasty Off-Shore Nibbles, their amazing BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos, one of their char-grilled specialty burgers, or indulge in some of their sensational seafood dishes!

They have hearty hot and cold sandwiches and salads, and their pizzas are a favorite with patrons! There’s plenty of parking; major credit cards accepted. Visit thefaregrounds.com to see the menus and call FAREGROUNDS at 508-228-4095 to order your takeout. Call ahead to reserve one of their outdoor dining tables! thefaregrounds.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Monday-Friday 11am to 7pm & Saturday 4 to 7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices and NEW: ONLINE GROCERIES

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. Check siamtogonantucket.com for ordering groceries online. siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Open Monday-Saturday from 11:15am to 9pm Full menu available for takeout 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for 20 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & Instagram @sophietspizza and on the website.

Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

Live Entertainment Cisco Brewers Open 7 Days a Week Live Entertainment Is Back - check events for schedule

5 Bartlett Farm Road

CISCO BREWERS is Nantucket’s first & only craft brewery and prides itself on celebrating a deep-rooted New England island heritage through its portfolio of approachable, sessionable, and coastally-inspired beers. Founded near Cisco Beach in 1995 by hard-working, entrepreneurial islanders, CISCO BREWERS has gained a cult-like following across the Northeast. Visit its open-air beer garden while on Nantucket to enjoy a laid-back, good times atmosphere, live music, and a refreshing pint or two or a craft cocktail made with our own 888. Private tours may be arranged in advance. Table seating is first-come, first-served — reservations are not accepted. Masks are currently required. ciscobrewers.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide Markets Bartlett’s Farm

508-228-94034/26/2018 Bartlett Farm Road

Open daily 7 am to 7 pm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, meats, gourmet groceries, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. And BARTLETT’S also has beer and wine. Ample parking and friendly faces. Grocery shop online for curbside pickup. AND Our Farm Trucks are at Main Street, the Sconset Rotary, Madaket Center, and Old South Rd at Ironwood from 8am to 1pm Mondays-Saturdays. bartlettsfarm.com

Restaurants 508.680.1857 Open Mon-Sat from 12 noon to 9 pm 9 South Water Street Healthy food, something for everyone! Made -to-order salads, sandwiches, & specials

THE BEET features healthy, delicious food + beer, wine + cocktails in an inviting atmosphere.

Located in the M -beet of downtown Nantucket, THE BEET will satiate everyone’s cravings – our hearty salads, tuna poke + ramen, steak frites and infamous chicken burger + beignets can be enjoyed when you DINE INSIDE with us or on our OUTDOOR patio. Conveniently located between both ferries, THE BEET is the perfect choice for TAKEOUT when you arrive or on your way off-island. ORDER ONLINE ahead of time and skip the wait at thebeetnantucket.com + Facebook + Instagram - @thebeetnantucket.com thebeetnantucket.com

Menu online & @nantucketbistroathome “Eat and happiness will follow!”

“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. Also offering takeout with call-in ordering for dinner from 4 to 9:30 pm for same-day pickup between 5:3010 pm.

Black-EyedSusans.com

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 Open daily 6 am to 9 pm all year 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. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We have extensive beer, wine, and cocktail selections. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. 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.

CrosswindsNantucket.com

Dune Serving Dinner Nightly from 5:30 pm Where chic meets casual comfort

The Beet

Bistro at Home

July 29-August 4, 2021

508-901-1858 19 Nobadeer Farm Road

Chefs Ruth and Tim Pitts are now offering many of your favorite dishes from Centre Street Bistro for Curbside Pickup at a new location: 19 Nobadeer Farm Road. You can see their menu of Bistro dishes and specials at BISTRO at HOME. All their dishes are made with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Call or text for current days and hours AND to order. Follow them on Instagram @nantucketbistroathome nantucketbistro.com

Black-Eyed Susan’s

508-325-0308

Breakfast daily 7am to 1pm Dinner Monday-Saturday Open for dine-in and take-out

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 more than 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors & locals. 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

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street

DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. They also serve on a sheltered patio and have sidewalk cafestyle dining. DUNE offerw 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.

DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open Sun-Thurs. 8am to 10pm & Fri & Sat 8am to 2 am Try our All-You-Can-Eat Lunches & Picnic Baskets corner of Easy & Broad sts.

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

EASY STREET CANTINA is open for the season on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. Call ahead for pickup or delivery. Our spacious patio is open for dining, and we have distanced indoor dining. 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. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food. We now accept Apple Pay, Wallet, and other app-based payments.

EasyStreetCantina.com

The Faregrounds

508-228-4095 Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily from 11:30 am indoors or outside Affordable Family Dining 27 Fairgrounds Road

FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze while you enjoy outdoor dining, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by daily specials. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party!

FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com

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Nantucket Dining Guide Fifty-Six Union

508-228-6135

Tuesday-Saturday from 5 pm: Bar opens at 4:30pm Join us for our final season!

Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

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. Join Wendy & Peter and their fabulous staff for their final season. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner from 5 pm. Dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. Chef Peter Jannelle prepares a creative specials nightly featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. 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 — and this season is your final chance to experience it! Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance via OpenTable. fiftysixunion.com

Rose & Crown

508-228-2595

Open Fri & Sat 11:30 am to midnight AND Sun.-Thurs. 11:30 am to 10 pm Sidewalk & Indoor Dining ~ Takeout Available

23 South Water Street

THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by for one of the largest draft Craft Beer selections on the island and our scratch made Eclectic Pub Fare. We offer everything you could desire, including nachos and wings, sandwiches and our famous burgers, lobster rolls, local seafood, and mouth watering steaks, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Always family friendly with a children’s menu. Eat indoors or on our sidewalk. And you can order online for takeout. Check theroseandcrown.com for current hours, menus, & daily specials. theroseandcrown.com

Siam to Go

Great Food!

Great Parking & No Waiting!

508-228-SIAM (7426) Monday-Friday 11am to 7pm & Saturday 4 to 7pm Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices

Premium Coffees Small Batch Roasted on Nantucket

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

Organic Beans, Your Favorite Varieties, and Specialty Blends available online at

Sophie T’s Pizza

nantucketcoffee.com

508-325-6265

Open Monday-Saturday from 11:15am to 9pm Full menu available for takeout 7 Dave St, in Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, salads, subs, sandwiches, wraps & more.

Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for dining in or take out for 20 years. In addition to Classic Cheese, Small Crispy Flatbread, and Small Gluten-Free, pizza at SOPHIE T’S can come with more than 2 dozen toppings. Plus they serve the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, buffalo wings, pasta, daily specials, and an array of subs and sandwiches that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take-out & daily specials. Daily specials on Facebook & Instagram @sophietspizza and on the website.

Sophie T’s Pizza is located mid-island at 7 Dave St. in Nantucket Commons with plenty of parking. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice! sophietspizza.com

Seafood Souza’s Seafood Open year-round 9 am to 7 pm Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane

SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen. The selection changes daily and can include: littlenecks, lobsters, tuna, swordfish, cod, salmon, shrimp, quahogs, & more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get their secret recipe stuffed quahogs and delicious chowder. 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 to take off-island with you. Sign up for our free MEGA-FISH drawing!

Vineyard Nantucket Vineyard Open Monday-Thursday noon to 7pm; Friday & Saturday 11am to 7pm: Sunday noon to 6pm Fine Nantucket wines

508-325-5929 5 Bartlett Farm Road

Stop by for a sample of our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour. ciscobrewers.com

Don’t fight the traffic in town!

19 Nobadeer Farm Road Call or Text to Order:

508-901-1858 Menus on Instagram + our website: @Nantucketbistroathome

NantucketBistro.com

Nantucket Events

When your coffee matters order from the best!

Nantucket Coffee Roasters is also available by the bag at local retailers & Stop-n-Shop.

Find our freshly brewed coffee at our kiosk in the Stop-n-Shop at 31 Sparks Avenue.

Updated Daily

Souza’s Seafood “Fresh Off the Boat!”

Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service Selection changes daily...

Lobsters • Littlenecks • Steamers • Nantucket Bay Scallops Cod • Flounder • Salmon • Swordfish • Halibut • Gray Sole Stop by to enter our FREE weekly MegaFish Seafood Drawing!

508-228-9140 Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible

Open 9am-7pm Year-round • 23 Trotter’s Lane Look for the Lobster Flag

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July 29-August 4, 2021

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10 to 11 AM - Nature Story Hour for Age 3+ with Maria Mitchell Association During each session, an MMA educator will read a nature or science related book, introduce you to one of the MMA’s animal friends, & make a craft or play games related to the story. Adult must accompany childrent. Pre-registration required: $35 (members: $15). 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 AM - Breeches Buoy Demonstrations at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum When a ship was wrecked within a few hundred yards of the shoreline, the heroes from the life saving stations would use a small cannon to fire ropes and the Breeches Buoy out to distressed ships. Once the line was attached to the ship’s mast, the crew could ride the Breeches Buoy safely to shore, like a zip line. See outdoor demo on how this actually worked. 2nd demo at 2:30pm. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 11:30 AM to 12 PM - NanPuppets at Cisco Brewery for Ages 2-7 Join Lizza Obremski for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. Free admission. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 508-325-5929 CiscoBrewers.com 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by 4 EZ Payments at Cisco Brewers Live music by 4 EZ Payments at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 4:15 to 7 PM - Women & Wellness This 2021 annual event will focus on whole-body wellness: mind, body, and spirit.

Women+Wellness was created to help educate and empower our audience of women ‚Proceeds will fund “cold caps,” a hair-sparing device for those undergoing chemotherapy at Nantucket Cottage Hospital. For details & to make a donation, contact the Nantucket Cottage Hospital Foundation at 508-825-8250.

5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6:30 PM - White Heron Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher “This play is a spectacle - brilliant costumes, singing, dancing, pirate ships and great storytelling... at the end you’ll feel a bit wistful about time spent as a child imagining great adventures.” This live theatrical adventure is presented by White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or at WhiteHeronTheatre.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7 to 8 PM - Online: Free Author Talk: On The Road Less Traveled This is the inspirational story of Edmund A. Hajim, an American financier and philanthropist who rises from dire childhood circumstances to achieve professional success and personal fulfillment. Register at NantucketAtheneum.org for the link.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk: see 5 of the island’s most haunted locations.

Led by original guide; 1 mi, lasts 80 mins. $20; $15 seniors (65+) & teens, $5 ages 7-12. Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 mins early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: The Lego Movie Showing at Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell Association professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10; MMA members admitted free.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 8 AM to 6 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens.

Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

9:30 to 11 AM - Beach Workshop on Rescuing Marine Mammals for Kids 6 to 12 Ever wonder why that seal is on the beach? Is it ok? Does it need help? How close can I get? Join Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket Rescue Team members+veterinarian for a fun workshop on the beach. Learn about these curious critters & how to become a seal ambassador. Register through the Sconset Trust by calling 508257-4100 or e-mail info@sconsettrust.org. Presented by NantucketMMAN.org 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Online Class: A Guide To Street Photography Eileen Powers offers a 3-part, hands-on workshop that covers the tradition of street photography, a genre that celebrates and investigates the public life of human beings. Class is for beginner & intermediate photographers ages 14 and above. Free admission, but registration is required. at NantucketAtheneum.org 9:30 AM to 5 PM - Story & Craft Grab & Go Bag: Dandelion Card for Ages 4-7 Read the story Dandelion Magic by Darren Farrell and then make a dandelion card to send to someone you love. Bags will be available on the Weezie porch while supplies last at Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.

9:45 to 10:30 AM - Music in the Morning for Ages 1-7 Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Garden for fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities aimed at teaching musical skills to the very young.

Free admission. Bring a blanket to sit on: Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India St. 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Notorious Nantucket / The Hippie Invasion Walking Tour (ages 13+) Discover the hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mile, 80 min. walking tour. for ages 13+ $20. $15 seniors (65+) & Teens.

Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main, in front of bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Rescue at Sea: Heaving lines and life Rings Learn traditional methods of a ship to ship rescue and man-overboard drills.

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Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 to 2:30 PM - Meet the Animals The Science Museum is home to frogs, turtles, snakes, and insects that you can safely touch in this unique program. $15 (MMA members $10) Registration required at 508-228-9198 or MariaMitchell.org 3 to 4 PM - Main Street Walking Tour Step back in time and learn about the Island’s historic homes and the people who lived in them. Nantucket Preservation Trust, 11 Centre Street. 508-228-1387 NantucketPreservation.org 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Glow Solo at Cisco Brewers Live music by Glow Solo at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Jimmy Denny at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

508-228-7037 ShearWaterExcursions.com 6:30 PM - White Heron Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher “This play is a spectacle - brilliant costumes, singing, dancing, pirate ships and great storytelling... at the end you’ll feel a bit wistful about time spent as a child imagining great adventures.” Presented by White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or at WhiteHeronTheatre.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7:30 PM - A Grand Night for Singing this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon was conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. Live theater presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org or at 508-228-4305.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Ghostbusters (1984) Movie at The Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 8 AM to 6 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point A 2 1/2 mi, 55 min., nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. $20, Cash only. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 10 min early. No Reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens.

Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

9:30 AM to 12 PM - Free Open Stitching Gam with No Instruction Bring your needlework, knitting, or other hand projects to this informal weekly gathering. Take this opportunity to finish projects or get a new one started in the company of like minded creative people. No registration required. Greater Light, 8 Howard Street. NHA.org 9:30 AM to 5 PM - Art Grab & Go Bag for Ages 7+: Pokeball Terrarium Make a Terrarium for a Pokemon. You’ll need scissors, white glue, & a bottle cap: all other materials provided. Available on the Weezie Porch while supplies last. To extend the experience: c the Weezie Desk 508-228-1110 xt103 for a ‘Nature Book

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Bundle,’ 5 books on plants & animals. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 to 11 AM - Tree Walk at Mill Hill with Maria Mitchell Assn. - Ages 8+ Join Dan Souza, MMA’s Museum Manager, on a low-impact walk around the MMA campus and Mill Hill. Learn about the importance of trees in local ecosystems, adaptations of native species, & identify species. Pre-registration required. $35 (members: $20) 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip What sea creatures live in Nantucket Harbor? Find out as you help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life! The Harbor is filled with interesting animals with amazeing shapes, colors, & habits. Part of a long-term research project and is interesting for adults & kids. Adult must sign up with children. Preregistration required. $30 (Members: $15). 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 to 11 AM - In Mrs. Coffin’s Garden See what’s coming up in the historic garden at the Oldest House. NHA Master Gardner, Katrina Marques, will share her knowledge of the plants in the garden and plant lore of colonial times. $5 Members / $10 Non-Members 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Rain Gutter Regatta: Boat Building Design and Races Enjoy this STEM-based nautical science lesson where you design your own sailpowered boat from a prepackaged kit provided on-site at the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Build a boat & then race it on our testing track. You can redesign your craft to get the best time on the leaderboard for each session and win a special prize from our gift shop. 2nd session of this program at 2:30pm. 158 Polpis Road. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 2 to 4 PM - Beach Biology Field Trip with Maria Mitchell Assn.

Did you know that some Nantucketers love to eat mole crabs? Join Aquarium staff to learn about the fascinating biology, ecology, & geology that make Nantucket’s beaches unique. $30 (members: $15). Register at 508-228-5387 or online at MariaMitchell.org 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Steel Rhythm at Cisco Brewers Live music by Steel Rhythm at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - NHA Member Evening: Inside the Archaeology Collection Examine rarely seen stone tools and ceramics, learn more about the Native Americans who created them, discuss the process of preserving the objects and their provenance, and learn about future plans for collaboration with tribal representatives and possibilities for future exhibition with Karl Wietzel, NHA Collections Specialist. To sign up, send an email to membership@nha.org 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Jimmy Denny at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

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6 PM - Summer Decks: The Wig (weekend escape plan, WOMR.FM, Provincetown) The Dreamland’s signature Summer Decks series is back on the Harborview Gallery & Deck on the 2nd floor of The Dreamland. Our resident DJ and series curator Pete Ahern returns. A cash bar will be available. Tickets at NantucketDreamland.org or 508-228-1784 6:30 PM - White Heron Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher “This play is a spectacle - brilliant costumes, singing, dancing, pirate ships and great storytelling... at the end you’ll feel a bit wistful about time spent as a child imagining great adventures.” This live theatrical adventure is presented by White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or at WhiteHeronTheatre.org 7 PM - Free Online Program with Kate Winkler Dawson, American Sherlock Winkler Dawson is a documentary filmmaker, host of the podcast’Tenfold More Wicked’ and teaches at UT-Austin. She will be joined in conversation by Janet Forest, Atheneum program coordinator. Register at NantucketAtheneum.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7 PM - Film for Thought: The Price of Freedom The Dreamland, 17 S. Water Street. 508-228-1784 NantucketDreamland.org 7 to 8 PM - MMA Free Science Speaker Series: Scallops and Students Dr. Valerie Hall will be joined by 9 of her students for an overview of their summer laboratory experiences, describing the histological techniques used, from collecting scallops by boat to evaluating the prepared slides made from the scallops‚ Register at mariamitchell.org/science-speaker-series for the link 7:30 PM - Mamma Mia! If you love ABBA, you’ll adore this live theater production by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org or 508-228-4305 8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Moonrise Kingdom Showing at Dreamland Drive In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell Association professional astronomers for an impressive tour of the starry sky and for telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, galaxies, and more. Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street. $10; MMA members admitted free.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 MARIA MITCHELL’S 203RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION EVENTS Fun & prizes with scavenger hunt, photo contest, & drawing contest. Instructions on MariaMitchell.org 7:30 to 8:30 AM - Yoga on the Bandstand at Children’s Beach Children’s Yoga, Circus Yoga, Dance(sing) with Marjory Trott. Harbor View Way 8 to 9 AM - Morning Meditation in Nature for Ages 12+ with Maria Mitchell Assn.

Start your day off peacefully as we soak in the early morning sun. Through short games and activities inspired by scientific trials on mindfulness, we’ll examine how intimate encounters with nature affect our brains & behavior. $45 (members $30).

Pre-registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 8 AM to 6 PM - Park Picnic Basket Enjoy a picnic at one of Nantucket’s beautiful parks with Easy Street Cantina’s new Park Picnic Basket. Choice of Basil Chicken, Turkey Club or BLT with a cookie, chips, & bottled beverage packed fresh to-go in a picnic box. Call ahead to order. Easy Broad & Easy sts. 508-228-5418 EasyStreetCantina.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main Street and the 1746 Windmill A 2-mil, 45 min nonstop exercise walk with historic commentary down beautiful streets & lanes most visitors never find. $15, Cash Only. Meet at Centre & Main Sts by brick bank 10 min early. No reservations required. 508-332-0953 9 to 9:45 AM - Feeding Frenzy at Maria Mitchell Assn. Aquarium Join MMA staff as they feed the hungry creatures at the Aquarium before it opens.

Fun for all ages. Registration required at 508-228-5387 or MariaMitchell.org 9 AM to 5 PM - StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse Stroll through the Atheneum’s new StoryWalk: My Dog Mouse, by Ava Lindstrom, offers friendship, humor, & gentle heartache in one dog walk. This book is for anyone who loves an old, slow dog. Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

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9:45 to 10:15 AM - Free NanPuppets at the Atheneum for Ages 2-7 Join Lizza Obremski in the Atheneum Garden for fun and stories with her amazing animal friends. Bring a blanket to sit on. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. 508228-1110 NantucketAtheneum.org 10 AM - Blue Moon Sailing Adventures Sailing charters for up to 6 on our 70’ Luxury “Buck-Eye Schooner.” 1-1/2 hour trips: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm & sunset in Nantucket Harbor & Sound with Capt. Kent & 1st Mate Jacquline. Book at NantucketBlueMoonCharters.com or 508-241-7245 10 AM - Endeavor Sailing Excursions with Captain Jim Sailing Trips at 10 am, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, & sunset: learn Nantucket’s maritime history & see waterfront sights. Reservations encouraged. Private charters & per person fares. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. endeavorsailing@gmail.com 508-228-5585 EndeavorSailing.com 10 AM - Gail’s Tours of Nantucket Daily in-depth van tour of Nantucket with 7th generation native as your guide. Intown pickup. To reserve your spot, call 508-257-6557 (leave a message & Gail will call you back) Tours start at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM 10 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck and others were inspired by this magical island on this 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20, $15 for seniors (65+) and teens, $5 ages 712. Cash only. Starts at the Atheneum, on corner of Federal & India sts, by Atheneum fences, 10 min early. 508-332-0953 10 AM to 12 PM - Marine Ecology Field Trip What sea creatures live in Nantucket Harbor? Find out as you help collect, identify and release fish, crabs, shrimp, & other marine life! The Harbor is filled with interesting animals that will amaze you in their shapes, colors, and habits. Part of a long-term research project and is interesting for adults & kids. Adult must sign up with kids. $30 (Members: $15) Register at 508-228-5387 MariaMitchell.org 10 AM to 12 PM - Hands on History for Ages 5-12 History-themed crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center. Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities. Rainy day & want to avoid the crowds? Stop in to take a craft kit home with you. Free with Whaling Museum admission. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. 508-228-1894 nha.org 10:30 to 11:30 AM - Downtown Walking Tour with NHA Walk thru Nantucket’s past & hear of the rise & fall of whaling and the impacts the island’s economy had on social & racial aspects of Nantucket. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Tickets at front desk. Again at 1:30 PM 10:30 AM to 12 PM - Marlinspike: Make It, Take It - Beginner Using skills of the past make a length of rope. Experience the tradition of a Nantucket ropewalk. Marlinspike is the art of working with rope. 2nd demo at 2:30pm.

Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 508-228-2505 EganMaritime.org 11 AM - Nantucket Island Tours Enjoy an island tour in a new, climate-controlled bus. Friendly local tour guides take you away from downtown to enjoy Nantucket’s natural beauty. Tickets $30 at Hy-line’s Straight Wharf Ticket Office. Registration Required. 508-228-0334 NantucketBusTours.com More tours at 1 & 3 pm.

11:15 AM - Ice Cream Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Relax and enjoy some complimentary ice cream on this narrated one-hour tour of Nantucket Harbor. Departs from Straight Wharf, Slip #1011. 508-228-7037 ShearwaterExcursions.com Also at 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:15 pm 12 Noon - Nantucket by Design Opens with Design Luncheon Enjoy an in-person presentation with award-winning interior designer Nate Berkus, in conversation with Stacey Bewkes. Berkus has become one of the world’s most recognizable interior designers, transforming countless homes around the world through his design work, home collections, books, & television shows. He is also well-known for his socially responsible approach to design. Tickets for this Opening Design Luncheon and to other 2021 Nantucket by Design events August 5-7 are available at nha.org.

1 to 2 PM - Cisco Brewers - Public Tour See the operations of this winery, brewery, and distillery. Price includes a tasting glass + sample 2 wines, 2 beers, and 2 spirits. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. $20, Sign up 45 mins before start time. Again at 3pm 3 to 4 PM - ‘Sconset Walking Tour Explore the village of Siasconset with Nantucket Preservation Trust Executive Director Mary Bergman. Tours depart from the offices of the ‘Sconset Trust at 1 New Street. Tickets at NantucketPreservation.org 4 to 7 PM - Live Music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco Brewers Live music by Buckle & Shake at Cisco! Head out to the brewery at 5 Bartlett Farm Road for a pint or two and enjoy live local bands. Tables are first-come, first-served: no reservations. Ciscobrewers.com 5 PM - Live Music at the Crown Live Music with Sean Lee at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595 5:30 to 7 PM - Cocktail Cruise aboard the Shearwater Enjoy breathtaking Nantucket Harbor views and signature cocktails with family and friends. Departs from the Town Pier, 34 Washington Street. 21 years or older.

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6:30 to 8 PM - Nantucket Summer Antiques Show Preview Party Enjoy an exclusive preview of the Nantucket Summer Antiques Show held in the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club on Sparks Avenue. Tickets $150. nha.org.

6:30 PM - White Heron Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher “This play is a spectacle - brilliant costumes, singing, dancing, pirate ships and great storytelling... at the end you’ll feel a bit wistful about time spent as a child imagining great adventures.” This live theatrical adventure is presented by White Heron Theatre Company, 5 North Water Street. Tickets at 508-825-5268 or at WhiteHeronTheatre.org 7 PM - Sunset Sail on the Endeavor End the day with a relaxing sail into the sunset as you enjoy views of Nantucket from this harbor voyage. TIME MAY CHANGE DUE TO SUNSET TIME. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. Reservations at EndeavorSailing.com or call 508-228-5585 7:30 PM - A Grand Night for Singing this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon was conceived by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. Live theater presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket on the outdoor stage at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. Tickets at TheatreNantucket.org or at 508-228-4305.

8 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk, Cemetery Route A 1-1/3 mi, 90 min eerie stroll featuring Old North Burial Ground, Oldest House, & 2 haunted hotels. Led by original guide. $20, $15 seniors (65+). Kids 7-12 $5. Cash Only. No reservations necessary. Meet at Main & Centre by the bank steps 15 mins early. 508-332-0953 8:30 PM - Drive In: Jaws Showing at Dreamland Drive-In, 7 Nobadeer Farm Rd. NantucketDreamland.org 9 to 10 PM - Stars & Senses Night Hike with Maria Mitchell Association An evening hike under the stars. Participate in a color vision activity, learn how eyes adjust to the dark, listen for nocturnal animals, take a solo journey if you dare, & enjoy a minty snack while learning about bioluminescence. At the end, hear stories of summer constellations. For ages 8+, children must be accompanied by adult. $45 (MMA Members: $30). Reservations at mariamitchell.org 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Karaoke at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water Street. 508-228-2595

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