News and Events for Nantucket Island
by Robert P. Barsanti Winter comes to Nantucket on a northerly gale. The sky descends to a few feet overhead, the clouds somersault, and the wind flings sand. If the wind is of a particular mind, the temperature nudges below freezing and the fellas in their shorts and “Let’s Go […]
Nantucket Book Clubs is a new project created by Nantucket Book Partners (Mitchell’s and Bookworks) to connect and collaborate with the Nantucket community. The books to be featured were chosen by island nonprofits, businesses, and community members according to their missions and interests. The 2022 Book Clubs focus on grief, leadership, climate change, connection, community, diversity, and much […]
Is there anyone in the world who doesn’t like flowers? In fact, many folks find joy and healing in these gifts of nature. For seven consecutive Fridays, Fairwinds is placing buckets containing 100 blooms at a local shop or restaurant for anyone to take one, free of charge, while supplies […]
Island lovers everywhere can enjoy viewing Nantucket original art and bid to own their favorites when The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) hosts Just Add Water” Spring Sweep Online Auction from March 31 through April 5. An online preview will be available on Wednesday, March 31 and on Thursday, April […]
The Town of Nantucket has given a $153,500 grant to the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce to assist the island’s business community address the economic challenges of the global pandemic. Local businesses can apply for grants from the Chamber’s Rock Solid Fund to help cover the operational changes required to […]
Brant Point Lighthouse is one of the gateways to Nantucket. Anyone traveling to and from our island aboard the Hy-Line Cruises ferries or the Steamship Authority ferries passes this iconic landmark. Many, on their way off-island, toss a penny toward the lighthouse: a tradition that promises to guarantee a return […]
On Friday, February 12, the Nantucket Historical Association will reopen their Whaling Museum to the public. In partnership with the Nantucket Atheneum, a family-friendly scavenger hunt will launch on the reopening weekend in celebration of its important donation to the NHA collection. Families can search for many of the historic artifacts, […]
Living on Nantucket Island during the off-season gives us easy access to freshly caught bay scallops, a true treasure from the sea. These sweet, delicate tidbits are delicious raw, freshly shucked. But if you prefer your Nantucket Bays cooked, here are a few of our favorite recipes to try. If […]
Although we’re in the depths of winter’s cold—the landscape is devoid of most color, the wind-swept harbor holds few boats, and wisps of smoke from cozy fireplaces abound—the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is opening a special February Valentine’s Work Online exhibition on Friday, February 5, at 9 am, with […]
