News and Events for Nantucket Island
I recently received a phone call from Mark Bradley, one of my dearest college buddies. He was in Florida, enjoying the glorious sunshine, when he found himself trying to explain to his golfing friends about the importance of catching the first striped bass of the year on Nantucket. Needless to say, the subtle nuances of this event were lost on his fellow snowbirds. This led to Mark calling me to make sure that he had a working knowledge of this matter.
In our town known for its historic authenticity and vibrant arts scene, The Gallery at Four India is hosting a captivating exhibit of exceptional craftsmanship featuring imaginative Steampunk sculptures of renowned artist Bruce Rosenbaum. This exhibit offers a look into a fantastical and ornate universe not often seen in Nantucket galleries.
A familiar sight along the harbor and around our many ponds, Ospreys are a common site as they dive for fish across the island. Ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) are iconic on-island, a part of our maritime community. Also known as Fish Hawks, they are abundant on Nantucket this time of year, having migrated back this way in late March. While these majestic birds of prey are now a fixture of early spring and summer on the island, that was not always the case.
Nantucket Atheneum Pass(port) Program The Nantucket Atheneum is expanding its educational offerings with the launch of The Pass(port) Program, a new initiative offering free museum and experiential passes to library patrons. Library cardholders — both year-round residents and visitors — can borrow passes for complimentary admission to select island museums […]
Two of Nantucket’s favorite local spots are making waves in 2025—Siam to Go has relocated to The Hive with an expanded menu and bento box dinners, while Nantucket Book Partners unveils a sleek new website filled with books, gifts, and literary events.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN), celebrated with a full year of programming including free educational workshops, a historic gala, the presentation of a lifetime achievement award, and a special three-week exhibition of pieces from our Permanent Collection in our downtown Big Gallery. […]
On May 23, the Nantucket Historical Association launches its 2025 main exhibition, Behind the Seams: Clothing and Textiles on Nantucket, in the Nantucket Whaling Museum. Showcasing over 150 remarkable pieces from the NHA’s costume and textile collections, this exhibit brings to life the craft, culture, and identity woven into Nantucket’s […]
As the long, sun-drenched days of late spring stretch across Nantucket, the island hums with the energy of change. The wind, softer now, carries the scent of salt and lilac, the ocean glints under a sapphire sky, and the islanders and visitors alike turn their attention to two distinct yet intertwined celebrations: the indulgence of the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival and the solemn ref lection of Memorial Day. These twin pillars of the season, one brimming with the joy of taste and tradition, the other steeped in the quiet reverence of remembrance, ask us to embrace life’s beautiful contradictions. How do we balance celebration with honoring the past? Perhaps, as with all things on this storied island, the answer lies in the land itself. Our gardens, whether brimming with heirloom vegetables or wild with native blooms, are a reflection of this delicate dance, offering us both sustenance and symbolism, abundance and solace.
My wife and I were able to sneak away for a short trip to Florida last week and boy oh boy did we need it! Life can be a lot at times, and a vacation, even a short vacation, is really important to allow you to reset and get prepared for the next chapter. Yet even as we were lounging in the Sunshine State, I felt a lingering feeling that I was missing something important back on Nantucket. A quick perusal through Instagram and Facebook revealed that my premonition was correct. There was some big stuff going on in the world of Nantucket fishing and yes, indeed, I was missing out.
You may have been hearing some buzzzzz about cicadas in our regional news outlets lately. Throughout the state, people are preparing for an onslaught of insects. Why, when, and where?
