As you’re strolling down South Water Street, gauzy caftans outside of an open storefront dance in the breeze and a flash of sparkle catches your eye, drawing you in to see what the rest of the shop has to offer. This is Joy West Collection, a boutique dedicated to a […]
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The Moth Flies to Nantucket
• by Sarah Teach • From the days of cave paintings through the Middle Ages and on to era of iPhone ubiquity, storytelling has remained a central part of human culture, even as our methods have changed. At the forefront of modern methods is The Moth, a New York-based organization […]
Buying a Piece of History at the Antiques Depot
• by Julianne Adams • For the last 25 years, professional curators to young children have cultivated their passion for antiques at the Antiques Depot. In the business of historical items, Antiques Depot is so named for the history surrounding its location. The multi-room store, parceled with items from past […]
Different, Not Less
He is no longer a boy. His beard comes in thick and red, as if Finn McCool were to come back up those Irish rocks and sit with us at the Papa Gino’s. He has grown taller than his parents and has grown stronger than both. When he bounces off […]
Theatre-Inspired Dance Show
After the success of Nantucket Ballroom’s 2013 show, Don Juan Around the World, Nantucket Ballroom owner Mr. Andrey Stanev presents the never-before-seen, theatre-inspired dance show, Mystery on the Orient Express. Master Detective Hercule Poirot seems to have a knack for attracting tantalizing mysteries, no matter where he goes. Aboard a […]
A Feel-Good Family Comedy
• by Sarah Teach • At the heart of any great play is quality storytelling, and Tom Dudzick’s Miracle on South Division Street delivers. In choosing to show this play alongside A. R. Gurney’s Family Furniture, White Heron Theatre Company juxtaposes the lower-middle class normalcy of Dudzick with the well-heeled […]
Share Your Photos, Win a Prize in the Yesterday’s Island Photo Contest
September 12 is the deadline to enter the 2014 Yesterday’s Island Photo Contest. For more than 20 years, this popular contest has been a terrific way for you to share your images of Nantucket Island. Any season, any view, any time period (we love the old photos) are accepted, as […]
Comic Storyteller – Cindy Pierce
• by Sarah Teach • Cindy Pierce just can’t help herself; she is an “incident magnet.” From childhood toilet episodes to recent mishaps in the bedroom, her audaciousness has translated into laughs for everyone who has heard her recount her experiences. Ten years ago, Pierce’s friends finally insisted that she […]
Troubadour’s Tribute – Bill Schustik
In a lively performance on Saturday, August 16 in the Whaling Museum, island favorite Bill Schustik will deliver a troubadour’s tribute to summer with music and stories. Schustik’s one-of-a-kind folk music combines his love of American history & lore with a signature blend of folk instruments, dramatic delivery, and his […]