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Xanda McCagg | Opening reception | Nantucket | MA
Nantucket Arts, Nantucket Events

Abstract Art of Xanda McCagg

This Friday, August 22, from 6 to 8 pm, Hostetler Gallery at 42 Centre Street will host the opening of an exhibition of vibrant, energetic abstract paintings by internationally known artist Xanda McCagg. McCagg’s paintings challenge the imagination and create a setting of conversation with the sculptures in the room, […]

Name that Tortoise | Maria Mitchell Association | Nantucket | MA
Island Science, Nantucket Events

Naming Contest Results Are In!

Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) has announced the winning names of their annual critter-naming contest. This year, participants went to bat to name a rare calico lobster and an African tortoise. From 149 choices, MMA’s staff selected the name Mze (pronounced M-zay) for their Bell’s hingeback tortoise. “Mze is a Swahili […]

The Last Five Years | Theatre Workshop of Nantucket |Nantucket | MA
Featured Articles

A Musical for Grown-Ups, The Last Five Years

• by Sarah Teach • Marriages end for many reasons. Loss of connection, lack of mutual respect and support, extramarital affairs. Sometimes it is a mixture of all of those, as is seen in the saga of Cathy Hiatt and Jamie Wellerstein. Currently being shown by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket […]

Spring Peepers on Nantucket
Island Science

A Little Night Music – Natural Night Sounds

• by Dr. Sarah Oktay, Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station • As August winds down and the feeling that summer is slipping away creeps up on us, I try to enjoy as many quintessential elements of Nantucket as I can. Last night, while walking our dog at the […]

Sweet Inspirations Nantucket Tin | Nantucket | MA
Insider Tips, Nantucket Style

What’s New on Nantucket – August 2014

A Place to Keep Nantucket Memories Sweet Inspirations, Nantucket’s artisan chocolatier at 26 Centre Street, has just introduced a new creative indulgence: their Nantucket Memories tin. Showcasing art by Nantucket Artist Barbara Capizzo, this American-made keepsake tin comes filled with sweet treats. The Nantucket Memories tin can be filled with […]

Bioluminescence | Nantucket Field Station | MA
Island Science

Nature’s Living Light Show, Bioluminescence

• by Dr. Sarah Oktay, Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station • Bioluminescence is the creation of light by a chemical reaction by a creature. One of the many benefits of living on Nantucket is that we get to experience bioluminescence from many sources, not the least of which […]