| Tuesday June 1, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Tuesday June 1, 2010 |
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Explore the outer island of Muskeget. Get up close and personal with our resident population of Grey Seals. Call 508-228-7037 for reservations. Shearwater Excursions www.explorenantucket.com |
| Tuesday June 1, 2010 |
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM | Frameworks: "Citizens United" The controversial US Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission has sparked a number of responses, including a proposed Constitutional amendment, to limit the finding that corporations have free speech rights of human beings. What is the basis of the Court's decision? What are its consequences? Can legislation change the result, or is a Constitutional amendment required? What is the Constitutional amendment process. Hendrix Hall, Unitarian Church, Orange Street |
| Wednesday June 2, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Wednesday June 2, 2010 |
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Free Storytime for Ages 18-36 months Program limited to first 30 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
| Wednesday June 2, 2010 |
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Free Storytime for Ages 3 and Older Program limited to first 40 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
| Wednesday June 2, 2010 |
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Explore the outer island of Muskeget. Get up close and personal with our resident population of Grey Seals. Call 508-228-7037 for reservations. Shearwater Excursions www.explorenantucket.com |
| Wednesday June 2, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | "Mostly Martha" Free showing of this film in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. German with subtitles |
| Wednesday June 2, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Food & Wine Film Series: "Mostly Martha" A sweet German film about a successful female chef who suddenly finds herself caring for a young child. In German with subtitles. Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street Free Admission |
| Thursday June 3, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Thursday June 3, 2010 |
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Music in the Morning A theme-based music program for children 2-5. Program is limited to the first 20 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
| Thursday June 3, 2010 |
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Explore the outer island of Muskeget. Get up close and personal with our resident population of Grey Seals. Call 508-228-7037 for reservations. Shearwater Excursions www.explorenantucket.com |
| Thursday June 3, 2010 |
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Earth Got the Blues Perform Live Hear this Chicago-style jazz band Thursday at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. |
| Friday June 4, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | Birding Field Trip Join our professional birding staff on a tour of the "birding hotspots" of Nantucket. Binoculars available for loan. No pre-registration necessary. Come dressed for the field and meet at 2 Vestal Street. Members: $10 /$5 kids ; non-members: $20/$10 kids. Maria Mitchell Assn. |
| Friday June 4, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Friday June 4, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Maria Mitchell Assn. Opening Day Celebrate the beginning of MMA's summer hours and enjoy free visits to our Vestal Street Campus (does not include Aquarium downtown) all day. |
| Friday June 4, 2010 |
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Explore the outer island of Muskeget. Get up close and personal with our resident population of Grey Seals. Call 508-228-7037 for reservations. Shearwater Excursions www.explorenantucket.com |
| Friday June 4, 2010 |
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM | Apres Beach Party Start the beach season right with music & drinks! Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 508-325-1320. |
| Friday June 4, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. |
| Friday June 4, 2010 |
10:00 PM to 1:00 AM | 70's Disco Dance Party The Rose and Crown. |
| Saturday June 5, 2010 |
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | 19th annual Pirate and Mermaid Parade Children and adults are invited to dress as pirates or as mermaids and parade down Straight Wharf. FREE. Sponsored and organized by Loren Brock of The Toy Boat, Straight Wharf. 508-228-4552. www.thetoyboat.com |
| Saturday June 5, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Saturday June 5, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Guest Chef Series: Amber Cantella Wine Shop Owner and Professional Sommelier, Amber Cantella, will host a Wine Tasting paired with some of Bartlett Farm's own exquisite cheese. This fun and informative session will showcase several wines from France (red, white, rose) that represent tremendous value and are perfect for pairing with your summer menus. In the Hayloft at Bartlett's Ocean View Farm. |
| Saturday June 5, 2010 |
3:30 PM to 6:00 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Explore the outer island of Muskeget. Get up close and personal with our resident population of Grey Seals. Call 508-228-7037 for reservations. Shearwater Excursions www.explorenantucket.com |
| Saturday June 5, 2010 |
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Concert: The Return The Return is an original retro rock band, comprised of a group of Nantucketers who have recently returned to composing and performing after a collective lengthy hiatus from the world of music. Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. |
| Sunday June 6, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Sunday June 6, 2010 |
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Bluegrass Concert: Dave Poland and Friends Poland now lives in Delaware and performs Bluegrass music from Nantucket Island to South Carolina, along the Appalachian Mountain range mostly. In the Garden of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street, Free Admission. If the weather is bad, the concert will be held in the Great Hall. |
| Sunday June 6, 2010 |
| 2:00 PM | Lecture by Teresa Dujnic Bulger Bulger will discuss the early beginnings of the African Meeting House and the role of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in these efforts. Letters from two missionaries who worked on Nantucket in the early 19th century will be reviewed with some new insights into the inauguration of the building in January of 1825. At the Museum of African American History African Meeting House, 27 & 29 York Street. Members free; non-members $5; seniors $3. |
| Sunday June 6, 2010 |
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Explore the outer island of Muskeget. Get up close and personal with our resident population of Grey Seals. Call 508-228-7037 for reservations. Shearwater Excursions www.explorenantucket.com |
| Monday June 7, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Monday June 7, 2010 |
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Paper Shredder Event Bring your office paper to The Lighthouse School, 1 Rugged Road, and they will shred and recycle it for you. $20per 12x12x10 box (approx. 35 pounds). |
| Monday June 7, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Monday June 7, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Monday June 7, 2010 |
| 11:15 AM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Monday June 7, 2010 |
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Explore the outer island of Muskeget. Get up close and personal with our resident population of Grey Seals. Call 508-228-7037 for reservations. Shearwater Excursions www.explorenantucket.com |
| Monday June 7, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM | Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week More than two dozen participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus featuring special pricing. 508-325-0048 |
| Monday June 7, 2010 |
| 8:00 PM | Poker Night at the Rose & Crown, South Water Street. |
| Monday June 7, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. 59 Milk Street Ext. |
| Tuesday June 8, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | Birding Field Trip Join our professional birding staff on a tour of the "birding hotspots" of Nantucket. Binoculars available for loan. No pre-registration necessary. Come dressed for the field and meet at 2 Vestal Street. Members: $10 /$5 kids ; non-members: $20/$10 kids. Maria Mitchell Assn. |
| Tuesday June 8, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Bartlett's Farm Behind the Scene Tour Take a 90-min tour through the greenhouses and fields to learn about how things grow at Bartlett's. See tomato greenhouses, fields in production and learn more about our organic production. Wear comfortable shoes; $20 per person (kids under 12 free with paying adult). Take home a re-usable grocery bag with farm-fresh veggies at the end of the tour. Tour starts promptly; meet at the farm market. Weather permitting. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. |
| Tuesday June 8, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Tuesday June 8, 2010 |
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Explore the outer island of Muskeget. Get up close and personal with our resident population of Grey Seals. Call 508-228-7037 for reservations. Shearwater Excursions www.explorenantucket.com |
| Tuesday June 8, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Carnivorous Critters Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff to observe the feeding habits of the turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, and more! Members $5; Non-members $10. (corner of Milk & Vestal Sts.) To register: 508-228-0898. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Tuesday June 8, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Tuesday June 8, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Tuesday June 8, 2010 |
| 11:15 AM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Tuesday June 8, 2010 |
| 2:00 PM | Beach Discovery Field Trip Learn about the shells, seaweed, and beach animals -- become an expert beachcombers. Maria Mitchell Assn. To register: 508-228-5387. $20 adults; $10 children; for Maria Mitchell Assn members: $15/$10. |
| Tuesday June 8, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM | Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week More than two dozen participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus featuring special pricing. 508-325-0048 |
| Tuesday June 8, 2010 |
| 6:00 PM | Freeman Winery Dinner Special wine dinner at Oran Mor, 2 South Beach Street. Call for reservations: 508-228-8655 |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Explore the outer island of Muskeget. Get up close and personal with our resident population of Grey Seals. Call 508-228-7037 for reservations. Shearwater Excursions www.explorenantucket.com |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Free Storytime for Ages 18-36 months Program limited to first 30 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Free Storytime for Ages 3 and Older Program limited to first 40 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
| 11:15 AM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
| 2:00 PM | Garden Series Workshop "Plant Your Own Window Boxes" Wednesday June 9 at 2pm in the Garden CenterBartlett's own Suki Franklin runs this hands-on workshopPrice includes a pair of 30" window box liners and a selection of blooming annuals.Please come knowing the orientation for your plantings.(N,S,W,E)Cost: $65/$60 fotf To register and pre-pay, email tommy@bartlettsfarm.com |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM | Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week More than two dozen participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus featuring special pricing. 508-325-0048 |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
| 8:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Wednesday June 9, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. 59 Milk Street Ext. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | Nantucket Wildflower Field Trip Explore Nantucket's wild areas identifying the "bouquet" of wild flowers in bloom with Maria Mitchell Assn. naturalists. No pre-registration necessary. Come dressed for the field and meet at 2 Vestal St. $10 adult/ $5 child members; $20 adults/$10 child non-members. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Bartlett's Farm Behind the Scene Tour Take a 90-min tour through the greenhouses and fields to learn about how things grow at Bartlett's. See tomato greenhouses, fields in production and learn more about our organic production. Wear comfortable shoes; $20 per person (kids under 12 free with paying adult). Take home a re-usable grocery bag with farm-fresh veggies at the end of the tour. Tour starts promptly; meet at the farm market. Weather permitting. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Carnivorous Critters Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff to observe the feeding habits of the turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, and more! Members $5; Non-members $10. (corner of Milk & Vestal Sts.) To register: 508-228-0898. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Music in the Morning A theme-based music program for children 2-5. Program is limited to the first 20 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 11:15 AM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM | Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week More than two dozen participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus featuring special pricing. 508-325-0048 |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | $10,000 Survivor Challenge Social hour between 6 & 7 pm (cash bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres & dessert). Contest begins at 7 pm. Every 25th ticket wins a door prize; final 10 tickets may split or compete for $10,000. Tickets $100 each; sold at the Chamber office, upstairs at Zero Main. 508-228-3643. Event held at Faregrounds Restaurant, Fairgrounds Rd. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Earth Got the Blues Perform Live Hear this Chicago-style jazz band Thursday at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
| 7:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Thursday June 10, 2010 |
10:00 PM to 1:00 AM | Karaoke at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | Birding Field Trip Join our professional birding staff on a tour of the "birding hotspots" of Nantucket. Binoculars available for loan. No pre-registration necessary. Come dressed for the field and meet at 2 Vestal Street. Members: $10 /$5 kids ; non-members: $20/$10 kids. Maria Mitchell Assn. |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Creating Art on Vestal Street Join watercolorist Edwin Rudd, and Jascin Leonardo Finger, curator of the Mitchell House, for a look at the architecture of the MMA's Vestal St Campus and the artifacts found in its collections. Students will spend two classes learning from Rudd about the art of drawing and watercolors and at the same time will be given unique insight into the collections or buildings they are capturing in their work. For a fee, the MMA can supply you with the materials necessary, or contact the MMA for a list of necessary supplies. Advance pre-registration required at www.mmo.org. Members $135; Non-members $155. |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
| 11:15 AM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM | Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week More than two dozen participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus featuring special pricing. 508-325-0048 |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
| 8:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Friday June 11, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. 59 Milk Street Ext. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | ACK Clean Team Spend just one hour helping to clean up various parts of Nantucket. Rain or shine. Meet at The White Rock marking the entrance to Dionis Beach or in town in the Grand Union parking lot. www.ackcleanteam.org. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Guest Chef Series: Our Own Charcutier Our own Bartlett's Farm Charcutier, Leah Mojer will demonstrate and sample farm-made sausages and quick-dried cures.. 10am Meet in the Hayloft. FREE! |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Child Safety Seat Check Point Put on by the Nantukcet Fire Department at 131 Pleasant Street |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
10:30 AM to 4:00 PM | American Red Cross Holds Babysitting Class at the Nantucket Community School, 10 Surfside Road: 508-775-1540. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 11:15 AM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM | Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week More than two dozen participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus featuring special pricing. 508-325-0048 |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Ballroom Dance Event Dancer Lydia Raurell and Film maker Paul Sanderson will screen a one hour documentary about the Pro/Am ballroom dance competition world. Nantucket ballroom dance aficionados will demonstrate a few dance styles as well. Raurell is the author of the book "A Year of Dancing Dangerously; One Woman's Journey from Beginner to Winner". Sanderson has made a film called "I Can Dance," which profiles four people in the pro/am ballroom dance world, including Raurell. Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street, Free Admission. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Saturday June 12, 2010 |
| 7:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | Sam Sylvia Pro-Am Golf Tournament The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club Sam Sylvia Annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament began in 1994 as a way to defray operating expenses for the Club. It is held at Sankaty Head Golf Club on Nantucket Island. For details: 508-228-0158. |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Nantucket Classic Basic Skills Competition Figure Skating Competition for skaters from Southeastern New England Region.Open to Levels Snow Plow Sam thru Preliminary. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane. |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures daily at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Poetry Reading & Music Join us for an afternoon of poetry and music with special musical guest Jess Clemons and featured poets Ursula Austin and Len Germinara, who will read from their new collection of poetry Healing. Ursula Austin lives on Nantucket year round where she finds inspiration from the sea. Len Germinara and Sarah Oktay co-host Spoken Word Nantucket, a monthly gathering of poetry readings. Germinara has published five collections of his own poetry and Germinara and Oktay have edited two anthologies of poetry. Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India Street, Free Admission |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
| 2:15 PM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
| 5:00 PM | Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week More than two dozen participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus featuring special pricing. 508-325-0048 |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Hospice Dreamcatcher Dinner & Auction Benefits Hospice Care of Nantucket. Auctioneer Rafael Osona, sunset dinner, live and silent auctions, live music. For tickets and details: 508-825-8325 |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Sunday June 13, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
| 11:15 AM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
| 8:00 PM | Poker Night at the Rose & Crown, South Water Street. |
| Monday June 14, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. 59 Milk Street Ext. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | Birding Field Trip Join our professional birding staff on a tour of the "birding hotspots" of Nantucket. Binoculars available for loan. No pre-registration necessary. Come dressed for the field and meet at 2 Vestal Street. Members: $10 /$5 kids ; non-members: $20/$10 kids. Maria Mitchell Assn. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Bartlett's Farm Behind the Scene Tour Take a 90-min tour through the greenhouses and fields to learn about how things grow at Bartlett's. See tomato greenhouses, fields in production and learn more about our organic production. Wear comfortable shoes; $20 per person (kids under 12 free with paying adult). Take home a re-usable grocery bag with farm-fresh veggies at the end of the tour. Tour starts promptly; meet at the farm market. Weather permitting. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Carnivorous Critters Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff to observe the feeding habits of the turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, and more! Members $5; Non-members $10. (corner of Milk & Vestal Sts.) To register: 508-228-0898. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Free Dance(sing) Movement for Ages 10-24 mos Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Limited to first 15 children; each child must be accompanied by a caregiver. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
| 11:15 AM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
11:30 AM to 0:15 AM | Free Dance(sing) Movement for Ages 2-3 Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Limited to first 15 children; each child must be accompanied by a caregiver. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
| 2:00 PM | Beach Discovery Field Trip Learn about the shells, seaweed, and beach animals -- become an expert beachcombers. Maria Mitchell Assn. To register: 508-228-5387. $20 adults; $10 children; for Maria Mitchell Assn members: $15/$10. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Art Book & Collectibles Trading At The Gallery at Thirty-Five Main. www.thegallerynantucket.com |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Tuesday June 15, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Free Storytime for Ages 18-36 months Program limited to first 30 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Free Storytime for Ages 3 and Older Program limited to first 40 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
| 11:15 AM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Free Dance(sing) Yoga for Ages 6+ Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Limited to first 15 children. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Been Awhile, Crocodile Party at The Jetties Come to The Jetties for their re-opening celebration with complimentary raw bar and appetizers |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
| 8:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Wednesday June 16, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. 59 Milk Street Ext. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| Nantucket Film Festival Four days of film screenings, lectures, forums, and fun that focus on the art of screen writing. www.NantucketFilmFestival.org |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | Nantucket Wildflower Field Trip Explore Nantucket's wild areas identifying the "bouquet" of wild flowers in bloom with Maria Mitchell Assn. naturalists. No pre-registration necessary. Come dressed for the field and meet at 2 Vestal St. $10 adult/ $5 child members; $20 adults/$10 child non-members. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Bartlett's Farm Behind the Scene Tour Take a 90-min tour through the greenhouses and fields to learn about how things grow at Bartlett's. See tomato greenhouses, fields in production and learn more about our organic production. Wear comfortable shoes; $20 per person (kids under 12 free with paying adult). Take home a re-usable grocery bag with farm-fresh veggies at the end of the tour. Tour starts promptly; meet at the farm market. Weather permitting. 33 Bartlett Farm Road. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Carnivorous Critters Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff to observe the feeding habits of the turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, and more! Members $5; Non-members $10. (corner of Milk & Vestal Sts.) To register: 508-228-0898. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 11:15 AM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 2:00 PM | "Wood Working in Basketry" Woodworking is an integral part of Lightship basketry. Tim Parsons, basket maker, carver and exotic wood enthusiast discusses a variety of materials and their qualities, including exotic woods, antique ivory and mammoth. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Earth Got the Blues Perform Live Hear this Chicago-style jazz band Thursday at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 7:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
| 7:45 PM | Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Departs from corner of Main & Centre sts. and lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 min., covers one mile. Cash only, no reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 |
| Thursday June 17, 2010 |
10:00 PM to 1:00 AM | Karaoke at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
| Nantucket Film Festival Film screenings, lectures, forums, and fun that focus on the art of screen writing. www.NantucketFilmFestival.org |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Morning Coffee with... Spend the morning with some of the writers, directors, and producers attending the Nantucket Film Festival at the Rose & Crown. Tickets $15. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
| 11:15 AM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Solo Exhibit of Works by Christine Mchugh at Cisco Brewers, 5 & 7 Bartlett Farm Road. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Exhibit Reception: Favorite Island Haunts in the Artists Assoc. Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, with spotlight on work by Randy Hudson. 19 Washington Street. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
| 7:45 PM | Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Departs from corner of Main & Centre sts. and lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 min., covers one mile. Cash only, no reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
| 8:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. |
| Friday June 18, 2010 |
| 9:30 PM | Late Night Storytelling Hosted by Jonathan Ames and Anne Meara in the Sconset Casino. Theme: Dirty Laundry. Tickets $125, A Nantucket Film Festival Event. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
| Nantucket Film Festival Film screenings, lectures, forums, and fun that focus on the art of screen writing. www.NantucketFilmFestival.org |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | ACK Clean Team We have ambitious plans: to clean the entire shoreline from Sankaty Beach Club to Tom Nevers Head. Others will help. They better. More on those plans later. We will meet in Cod Fish Park at start of Sconset Beach; dutifully accept assignments and fan out. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Morning Coffee with... Spend the morning with some of the writers, directors, and producers attending the Nantucket Film Festival at the Rose & Crown. Tickets $15. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Guest Chef Series: Joann Burnham A raw food diet is based on unprocessed and uncooked plant foods. Join Joanne Burnham as she educates us on this healthful way of eating. 10am in the Hayloft. FREE! |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | 3rd Annual Walk for Travel Funds raised will benefit the Marla Ceely Lamb Cancer Travel Fund. Registration starts at 10:00 at the Faregrounds and the Walk begins at 11:00. After walking to Surfside Beach and back, there will be a complimentary cookout for the walkers (non walkers are also invited to join their friends for a donation of 10.00). This fund, set up by Marla Ceely Lamb, offsets the expenses our islanders incur while receiving necessary cancer treatments off island. Any and all walkers or volunteers looking for more information should callShirley Smith at 508.221.6849. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Grand Reopening of Nantucket Bake Shop Stop by and see this newly refurbished island classic at 79 Orange Street. The Pillsbury Dough Boy will be there from 10 am to 2 pm -- have your picture taken with him! Free fun stuff will be given away, along with freshly baked goodies and beverages from Nantucket Nectars. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM | Free Dance(sing) Movement for Ages 3-5 Creative movement class for children 3-5 years old with yoga and dance instructor Marjory Trott. Free admission. Class is limited to first 15 children. Each child should be accompanied by one parent or caregiver. Tickets available at the Children's Desk, starting at 10:00AM. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
| 12:00 PM | All-Star Comedy Roundtable Presented by Ben Stiller with Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, and Andy Samberg in Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Rd.. Tickets $25. A Nantucket Film Festival Event. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Solo Exhibit of Works by Christine Mchugh at Cisco Brewers, 5 & 7 Bartlett Farm Road. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | AAN Summer Arts Program Workshop: Stephanie Wuebbens Landscape Watercolors with Stephanie Wuebbens. Tuition: $105 www.nantucketarts.org |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
| 7:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Saturday June 19, 2010 |
| 7:45 PM | Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Departs from corner of Main & Centre sts. and lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 min., covers one mile. Cash only, no reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
| Nantucket Film Festival Film screenings, lectures, forums, and fun that focus on the art of screen writing. www.NantucketFilmFestival.org |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | First Whale Watch of the Season Guaranteed whale sightings! For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Morning Coffee with... Spend the morning with some of the writers, directors, and producers attending the Nantucket Film Festival at the Rose & Crown. Tickets $15. |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Free Hot Dogs for Dads at Bartlett Farm Happy Father's Day at Bartlett's Ocean View Farm. |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Bloody Mary Brunch featuring a make-your-own Bloody Mary station, raw bar, and stations for carving, omelets, and waffles. Plus delicious desserts and more. Adults $48; children 12 and under $24. Reservations: 508-325-1320 |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
| 10:30 AM | In Their Shoes... An in-depth conversation with Barry Levinson moderated by Chris Matthews at the Coffin School, Winter Street. Tickets $25. A Nantucket Film Festival Event. |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
| 12:10 PM | 30th Annual Nantucket Iron Teams Relay A six-leg, 33 mile, run, bike, swim, paddle for the benefit of Big Brothers Big Sisters Nantucket. You can't lose. Neither can the kids. Call 508-228-8614 for registration and details. www.bbbsnantucket.org |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
| 2:15 PM | NHA Walking Tour A tour that brings history to life offered by the Nantucket Historical Assn. Departs at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm from the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad, St. $10 for Adults; $4 for Ages 6-17; members free. 508-228-1894. |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
| 3:00 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
| 4:00 PM | Women's Chorus Concert The Women's Chorus of Nantucket will sing at the Unitarian Church, 11 Orange St. The concert will feature jazz numbers like "Java Jive", rock music like "We Will Rock You", and a variety of songs from Randy Newman to the Judds. Admission is $10, $5 for children, and the concert is about an hour. |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Sunday June 20, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
3:00 PM to 5:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
| 7:45 PM | Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Departs from corner of Main & Centre sts. and lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 min., covers one mile. Cash only, no reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
| 8:00 PM | Poker Night at the Rose & Crown, South Water Street. |
| Monday June 21, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. 59 Milk Street Ext. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | Birding Field Trip Join our professional birding staff on a tour of the "birding hotspots" of Nantucket. Binoculars available for loan. No pre-registration necessary. Come dressed for the field and meet at 2 Vestal Street. Members: $10 /$5 kids ; non-members: $20/$10 kids. Maria Mitchell Assn. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
8:00 AM to 10:30 AM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Bartlett's Farm Behind the Scene Tour Learn some Bartlett Family history, see what most folks never get to see...Ask those burning questions you've always had about the farm. Hear about our organic production and you might even get to say hi to Ben and Jerry (the oxen) as they work in their sustainable agriculture field. The tour starts promptly at 9 in front of the market. Please arrive a few minutes early. $10. Children under 12 free with paying adult. Take away a yummy treat and a new appreciation for farmers. Comfortable shoes are suggested as the tour goes in and out of greenhouses and on some uneven terrain. No tours in case of heavy rain. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Carnivorous Critters Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff to observe the feeding habits of the turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, and more! Members $5; Non-members $10. (corner of Milk & Vestal Sts.) To register: 508-228-0898. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Free Downtown Tree Walk Learn about our historic elm trees, identify species by their bark and leaves and take home our free, illustrated guide to the trees of downtown Nantucket published by the NLC and the Nantucket Garden Club. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required: www.NantucketLandCouncil.org |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | FREE Tours of the Trees of Downtown Nantucket Free tour, come learn and have fun! Registration Required at 228-2818 or nlc@nantucket.net |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 2:00 PM | Beach Discovery Field Trip Learn about the shells, seaweed, and beach animals -- become an expert beachcombers. Maria Mitchell Assn. To register: 508-228-5387. $20 adults; $10 children; for Maria Mitchell Assn members: $15/$10. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Tuesday June 22, 2010 |
| 7:45 PM | Original Nantucket Ghost Walk Departs from corner of Main & Centre sts. and lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 min., covers one mile. Cash only, no reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Whale Watch Guaranteed whale sightings! For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
9:30 AM to 1:00 PM | Kids Sketching at Lightship Basket Museum Program for children ages 11 to 14, materials included. Small class size, so call to reserve space: 508-325-5220. |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. www.ExploreNantucket.com. 508-228-7037. Tours also offered at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM | "Four Easy Payments" perform live at the Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM | Galapagos Lecture Robin Paschall of Adventures Within Reach, takes the audience on a trip to the amazing Galapagos Islands.l, Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall , 1 India St, Free Admission. |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
| 8:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Wednesday June 23, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. 59 Milk Street Ext. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | Nantucket Wildflower Field Trip Explore Nantucket's wild areas identifying the "bouquet" of wild flowers in bloom with Maria Mitchell Assn. naturalists. No pre-registration necessary. Come dressed for the field and meet at 2 Vestal St. $10 adult/ $5 child members; $20 adults/$10 child non-members. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise $25.00 includes coffee or juice and a muffin. Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Bartlett's Farm Behind the Scene Tour Learn some Bartlett Family history, see what most folks never get to see...Ask those burning questions you've always had about the farm. Hear about our organic production and you might even get to say hi to Ben and Jerry (the oxen) as they work in their sustainable agriculture field. The tour starts promptly at 9 in front of the market. Please arrive a few minutes early. $10. Children under 12 free with paying adult. Take away a yummy treat and a new appreciation for farmers. Comfortable shoes are suggested as the tour goes in and out of greenhouses and on some uneven terrain. No tours in case of heavy rain. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM | Sketching Tours of Nantucket Sketch doorways, gates, and gardens with artist-teacher Anne Sutherland. Materials included. Offered daily. 508-325-5220. www.sketchingtours.com |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Carnivorous Critters Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff to observe the feeding habits of the turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, and more! Members $5; Non-members $10. (corner of Milk & Vestal Sts.) To register: 508-228-0898. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Rafael Osona Auction Preview featuring Americana, English furniture, accessories, fine arts, Nantucket baskets, sterling, Oriental carpets, jewelry, porcelains, maritime, folk art and more. Rafael Osona Auctions, American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St. Auction on June 26. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM | "A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose" The heirloom roses in the Museum's historic 1820s garden are at peak as painters enthusiastically come to capture their beauty. Artists Association of Nantucket members will be on hand to demonstrate various techniques and mediums for immortalizing these beloved botanicals. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Free Drypoint Demonstration This demonstration and discussion will cover the rudiments of producing a drypoint from conception to final image from a painter's point of view and discuss how accessible this technique can be for the inexperienced. This FREE demonstration is part of the Artists Association of Nantucket 65th anniversary printmaking series. 508-228-0294 or 508-228-0722. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 11:00 AM | Nantucket Lightship Baskets "From Folk Art to Fine Art" Dr. Stephen Yelon, a devoted amateur weaver of Nantucket Lightship Baskets, will talk about the history of Lightship Baskets and how this craft has evolved from the original utilitarian baskets to the intricacy of weave and adornment that has become popular today. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 5:30 PM | Shakespeare in the Garden a magical evening of food, frolic, music, and theatre under the stars. Proceeds benefit the Nantucket Shakespeare Festival. Tickets $100 call 508-325-8588 or email info@nantucketartscouncil.org. www.NantucketArtsCouncil.org |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Earth Got the Blues Perform Live Hear this Chicago-style jazz band Thursday at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Lecture by Michael Tougias This dynamic speaker and award-winning author will lecture on his new book: "Overboard: A True Bluewater Odyssey of Disaster and Survival." The Coffin School, 4 Winter Street. $5, free to members. 508-228-2505 |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 7:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM | Gaither Vocal Band in Free Concert This Grammy-winning Southern Gospel and contemporary Christian music group will perform live in Nantucket High School, Surfside Road. Presented by Spiritual Heritage Nantucket. This free concert is open to the public. |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 7:45 PM | Original Nantucket Ghost Walk The Cemetery Route. Departs from corner of Main & Centre sts. and lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 min., covers one mile. $10 adults; $5 seniors & 7-15. Cash only, no reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 |
| Thursday June 24, 2010 |
| 8:00 PM | Cobbletones Perform Live Local a capella group performs outside Zero Main Street. Performance repeated at 9:15 pm |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Whale Watch Guaranteed whale sightings! For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise $25.00 includes coffee or juice and a muffin. Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Rafael Osona Auction Preview featuring Americana, English furniture, accessories, fine arts, Nantucket baskets, sterling, Oriental carpets, jewelry, porcelains, maritime, folk art and more. Rafael Osona Auctions, American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St. Auction on June 26. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Cook Book Swap Bring unwanted cook books to swap with others. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Pageo Trunk Show featuring Caroline Dedlani Meet the designer at our shop, 46 Main Street. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
1:00 PM to 2:50 PM | Public Skate Nantucket's Coolest Place offers public sessions. Hockey or Figure Skate Rentals. Thai Snack Bar on premises. Call Nantucket Ice for additional public skating hours. 508-228-2516. www.nantucketice.org |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Summer Reading Program Kick-off: Go Green at Your Library Register for the Atheneum Summer Reading in the Atheneum Lower Gallery and attend one of the shows at 4 pm or 5:30 pm in the Great Hall: 'A Little Green,' by storyteller Mary Jo Maichack. Children in grades PK-6 will get a bookbag, reading record and other small prizes to begin their summer reading journey. Students in grades 7-12 can register and record their reading time online. Incentive prizes. Free program runs for eight weeks through August 19. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Artist Reception Join us for wine and appetizers, meet Doug and Deb Sosebee, and see new paintings by Doug Sosebee. Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery, 4 & 22 Old South Wharf. www.sosebeestudio.com. 508-228-0014. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Blooming Bids for Kids The 9th Annual Blooming Bids for Kids to benefit the Nantucket Big Brothers Big Sisters Program. An evening of festivities at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. Featuring botanical creations by island floral & landscaping designers. Tickets at the door $50. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Annual "Luck of the Irish Party" Come join us for Irish fun, party favors, Irish music, food, and wine. At Ireland Galleries, 13 Old South Wharf. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
| 7:45 PM | Original Nantucket Ghost Walk The Town Route. Departs from corner of Main & Centre sts. and lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 min., covers one mile. $10 adults; $5 seniors & 7-15. Cash only, no reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
| 8:00 PM | Cobbletones Perform Live Local a capella group performs outside Zero Main Street. Performance repeated at 9:15 pm |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
| 8:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Friday June 25, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. 59 Milk Street Ext. |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM | ACK Clean Team & Green Drinks Nantucket Green Drinks is partnering with The Clean Team for an "Island Pick UP" event to be held on meeting in the rear high school parking lot. Where we will pick up trash throughout the surrounding area and all supplies are provided. |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise $25.00 includes coffee or juice and a muffin. Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Rafael Osona Auction Antiques Auction featuring American, English and Continental antique furniture and decorations, Nantucket baskets, art, and memorabilia, fine art, South Sea Pearl Jewelry, Oriental carpets, sterling silver, porcelains, folk art, marine artifacts, etc. Auction held at the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington St, 508-228-3942. www.NantucketAuctions.com |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM | Sketching Tours of Nantucket Sketch doorways, gates, and gardens with artist-teacher Anne Sutherland. Materials included. Offered daily. 508-325-5220. www.sketchingtours.com |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM | Pageo Trunk Show featuring Caroline Dedlani Meet the designer at our shop, 46 Main Street. |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Colonial Games at the Oldest House Children will enjoy a child-centered garden tour, quilting squares (participants may take home their squares), flying kits, rolling hoops and playing the game of graces, and making a whirligig toy to take home. Tongue twisters will round out the games. Presented by the Nantucket Historical Assn. at 16 Sunset Hill. Free with NHA site pass and to NHA members.. |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | AAN Summer Arts Program Workshop: Stephanie Wuebbens Landscape Watercolors with Stephanie Wuebbens. Tuition: $105 www.nantucketarts.org |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
| 3:00 PM | Gospel Choir of the US Slave Song Project A research-based set of authentic slave songs performed by the US Slave Song Project Gospel Choir. Sponsored by Nantucket UUs in partnership with Nantucket's African Meeting House. This concert is a rare opportunity to hear the mournful, poignant, and thrilling strains of slave songs in the musically resonant 201-year-old sanctuary, built in the era the songs were created. Suggested donation: $15. Unitarian Church, 11 Orange Street. |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM | "Four Easy Payments" perform live at the Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
| 7:30 PM | "Dinner with Friends" Presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Purchase tickets online at www.TheatreWorkshop.com. Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM | Art Conversation with Wine & Cheese At the Gallery at Four India, 4 India Street. www.TheGalleryNantucket.com |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
| 7:45 PM | Original Nantucket Ghost Walk The Town Route. Departs from corner of Main & Centre sts. and lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 min., covers one mile. $10 adults; $5 seniors & 7-15. Cash only, no reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 |
| Saturday June 26, 2010 |
| 8:00 PM | Cobbletones Perform Live Local a capella group performs outside Zero Main Street. Performance repeated at 9:15 pm |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Whale Watch Guaranteed whale sightings! For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise $25.00 includes coffee or juice and a muffin. Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Pageo Trunk Show featuring Caroline Dedlani Meet the designer at our shop, 46 Main Street. |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
| 10:45 AM | "It Takes a Village" Talk by Carolyn Walsh about Haiti disaster relief work: hear her compelling story about her work on the ground in Haiti as a volunteer for GrassRoots United. Followed by coffee, conversation, and Q & A with Carolyn. Unitarian Meeting House, 11 Orange Street. |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
| 3:00 PM | Free Concert: Hugh McDonald This Australian performer will play fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and mandocello in the Nantucket Atheneum Garden, 1 India St. |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
| 4:00 PM | Armen Ghazaryan & Robert Behrman in Concert Violinist Ghazaryan and pianist Behrman will play Brahms, Fuare, and Khatchaturian in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street. $10 (music students admitted free of charge). |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM | Fundraiser for Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum A cocktail party and Sunday supper at the Sankaty Beach Club featuring Spanky's Raw Bar. Enjoy the breathtaking venue while taking in the sea breezes. Proceeds benefit the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum. Tickets $90 and are available for purchase at the Museum ,49 Union Street. |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
| 7:45 PM | Original Nantucket Ghost Walk The Cemetery Route. Departs from corner of Main & Centre sts. and lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 min., covers one mile. $10 adults; $5 seniors & 7-15. Cash only, no reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 |
| Sunday June 27, 2010 |
| 8:30 PM | Nantucket Improv Nantucket's own comedy improv troupe perform as part of the 2010 Nantucket Theatre Workshop lineup. Downstairs in the Methodist Church. Tickets $10 - online at www.theatreworkshop.com |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 4th Annual Aviation Camp Activities in aviation, airport management, aeronautics, and science for middle and high school students. For details, call Jack Wheeler at 508-325-5300. |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise $25.00 includes coffee or juice and a muffin. Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Natural History Tours With Trustees staff at The Trustees of Reservations' Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Tour includes Great Point Lighthouse Departures again at 1:30 pm. For details and tickets: 508-228-6799. |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM | Sketching Tours of Nantucket Sketch doorways, gates, and gardens with artist-teacher Anne Sutherland. Materials included. Offered daily. 508-325-5220. www.sketchingtours.com |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Sail on Endeavor Enjoy a morning harbor sail with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM | The Shingles perform live Music and dancing for the whole family at Cisco Brewers, Bartlett Farm Road |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
| 6:00 PM | Power Skating Clinic For Mites thru High School. Hockey Specific Maneuvers. Leg Drive & Recovery, Technique & Form, Knee Bend & Body Position, Weight Shift, Acceleration, Agility, Mobility, Starts and Stops. 8 weeks. Register at Nantucket Ice, One Backus Lane. 508-228- 2516. www.nantucketice.org |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | "Marshall the Sea Dog" Launch Join Egan Maritime Institute for the launch of the book "Marshall the Sea Dog: A History of Life-Saving and Notable Nantucket Shipwrecks" by Whitney Stewart, followed by the film "Marshall: A Nantucket Sea Dog" by Shouldered Oar Films. Egan Maritime Institute, Coffin School, 4 Winter Street. |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Susie Jarrell Merit Award/Recital NCMC proudly presents this recital composed of students, nominated by their instructors, for this annual merit based award. St. Paul's Church, Fair St. Suggested Donation. |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
| 7:45 PM | Original Nantucket Ghost Walk The Town Route. Departs from corner of Main & Centre sts. and lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 min., covers one mile. $10 adults; $5 seniors & 7-15. Cash only, no reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
| 8:00 PM | Poker Night at the Rose & Crown, South Water Street. |
| Monday June 28, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. 59 Milk Street Ext. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
| 8:00 AM | Birding Field Trip Join our professional birding staff on a tour of the "birding hotspots" of Nantucket. Binoculars available for loan. No pre-registration necessary. Come dressed for the field and meet at 2 Vestal Street. Members: $10 /$5 kids ; non-members: $20/$10 kids. Maria Mitchell Assn. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise $25.00 includes coffee or juice and a muffin. Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Bartlett's Farm Behind the Scene Tour Learn some Bartlett Family history, see what most folks never get to see...Ask those burning questions you've always had about the farm. Hear about our organic production and you might even get to say hi to Ben and Jerry (the oxen) as they work in their sustainable agriculture field. The tour starts promptly at 9 in front of the market. Please arrive a few minutes early. $10. Children under 12 free with paying adult. Take away a yummy treat and a new appreciation for farmers. Comfortable shoes are suggested as the tour goes in and out of greenhouses and on some uneven terrain. No tours in case of heavy rain. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
| 9:30 AM | Carnivorous Critters Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff to observe the feeding habits of the turtles, frogs, fish, snakes, and more! Members $5; Non-members $10. (corner of Milk & Vestal Sts.) To register: 508-228-0898. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island Join Captain Blair Perkins as he offers expert narrative describing the flora, fauna and geology of our unique surroundings, and of course, see seals. For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. www.explorenantucket.com |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Free Story Time for Kids 18-36 months Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. Space is limited to 15 attendees + caregivers. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM | Story & Craft Program for Ages 4-10 Free. Limited to first 20 children. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Green Teen Crafts Making handmade books using recycled materials. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
| 2:00 PM | Beach Discovery Field Trip Learn about the shells, seaweed, and beach animals -- become an expert beachcombers. Maria Mitchell Assn. To register: 508-228-5387. $20 adults; $10 children; for Maria Mitchell Assn members: $15/$10. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
| 4:00 PM | Learn to Skate Class Beginners thru Basic Skills levels 8. Very beginners thru developing skaters. Refine basic skills with focus on gliding, turning and edges; advancing to beginning spins and jumps.8 weeks. Register at Nantucket Ice, One Backus Lane. 508-228-2516 www.nantucketice.org |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM | Free Yoga for Teens from 12 to 18 Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. No reservation required, but class size is limited to first 15 students. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Tuesday June 29, 2010 |
| 7:45 PM | Original Nantucket Ghost Walk The Cemetery Route. Departs from corner of Main & Centre sts. and lasts approx. 1 hour, 20 min., covers one mile. $10 adults; $5 seniors & 7-15. Cash only, no reservations necessary. 508-332-0953 |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM | Whale Watch Guaranteed whale sightings! For reservations: 508-228-7037. Shearwater Excursions. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Morning Coffee Cruise $25.00 includes coffee or juice and a muffin. Shearwater Excursions, www.ExploreNantucket.com 508-228-7037. |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
| 9:00 AM | Feeding Frenzy Join Maria Mitchell Aquarium staff as they feed 50+ species of fish and other marine life before the Aquarium opens to the public. To register: 508-228-5387. $5 members, $10 non-members. |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM | Sketching Tours of Nantucket Sketch doorways, gates, and gardens with artist-teacher Anne Sutherland. Materials included. Offered daily. 508-325-5220. www.sketchingtours.com |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM | Marine Ecology Field Trip Help collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life as part of the Maria Mitchell Aquarium's biodiversity study of Nantucket's harbors. Pre-registration required: 508-228-5387. Members $15 adults/$10 child; Non-members $20 adults/$10 child. |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Harbor Tour/Ice Cream Cruise Enjoy ice cream on a narrated tour of the inner harbor. Shearwater Excursions, Straight Wharf #1011. Also at 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 4 pm, and 5:15 pm. 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM | Free Music & Movement for Ages 2-3 Songs, singing games, movement activities at the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Limited to first 12 kids + caregivers. |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM | Free Music & Movement for Ages 4-7 Songs, singing games, movement activities at the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Limited to first 20 children. |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Read to a Buddy For ages 6-9. Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. Our R.E.A.D. dog for these 'Read to a Buddy' sessions is Mattilda, a brown spotted Dalmatian. Sign up to read 15-20 minutes by visiting our "Events Calendar" at www.nantucketatheneum.org -- We will call you with a specific time for your reading. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Sail on Endeavor Sail the Harbor with Capt. James Genthner on his sloop Endeavor. Repeated at 4 pm. Departs from Straight Wharf Slip #1015. 508-228-5585. www.EndeavorSailing.com |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Cheryl Fudge Fashion Camp Cheryl Fudge Fashion Camp for children with special needs. 23 Federal Streetto reserve space: khoryn@autismspeaks.org; 646.341.3043 |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM | "Four Easy Payments" perform live at the Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Road |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM | Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions, 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM | Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Get a unique and romantic view of Nantucket sunset. For reservations: 508-228-5585. Departs from Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. |
| Wednesday June 30, 2010 |
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Open Night at Loines Observatory View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 ages 6-12. Free for Maria Mitchell Assn. members. 59 Milk Street Ext. |
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