News and Events for Nantucket Island
As a result of dramatic growth in fast ferry usage over the past few years the NRTA Advisory Board, in conjunction with the Board of Selectmen, recently approved a new, comprehensive Park & Ride bus system for this summer season. The service will operate from May 22 to October 13, […]
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce another exciting season of historic arts & crafts courses at the 1800 House. Inspired by Nantucket history, the NHA 1800 House program is dedicated to celebrating and reviving Nantucket’s rich tradition of historic decorative arts and crafts. Classes take place in […]
• by Sarah Teach • Joe Donelan isn’t one to grab the mic and crow about his winemaking prowess. In fact, it’s hard to even get him to talk about himself. But catch him for a chat, and you’ll find the founding owner of Donelan Family Wines casts a calming […]
• by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits • May has arrived, and everyone is revving up for the Nantucket Wine Festival (NWF). This is, by far, my favorite annual event on island. Not just because the entire weekend revolves around wine, […]
• by Leah Mojer • For those of you who, like me, suffer with aching anticipation for Nantucket’s many exciting events, then you know just how excruciating waiting for wine fest can be. Four days of non-stop tasting, eating, attending seminars & wine dinners. Is there anything better? I live […]
• by Dr. Sarah Oktay, Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station • Spring is vernal pond season. All over the island, creatures who have adapted to the unusual conditions that are inherent in a vernal pond are hatching and going through a variety of stages as they progress to […]
After a winter that seemed colder and longer and darker than any we had experienced in a decade, Nantucket’s celebration of spring this week promises to be particularly joyful. One of our favorite traditions for welcoming the change of season is a visit to American Seasons. There’s a comforting, homey […]
The Nantucket Preservation Trust (NPT) will host a screening and Q&A session for the documentary: Cherry Cottage at the Starlight Theater & Cafe on May 10, 2014 at 4:30 P.M. The screening will be held in celebration of May “National Preservation Month.” For further information and to purchase tickets please […]
