News and Events for Nantucket Island
• by Dr. Sarah Oktay, Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station • This week’s column is designed to get you outdoors to work with visiting scientists and learn more about Nantucket’s diverse and fascinating plants and animals. For the first time, the Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative is sponsoring a Citizen […]
• by Robert P. Barsanti • Until this year, I have never lived with a dog. I have lived with parents, children, and wives, so I am used to certain duties and responsibilities. I know enough to turn the lights off before I go to bed, hide the Oreos from […]
Last week I was fortunate enough to meet and chat with accomplished jewelery designer and shop owner, Victoria Greenhood. It is incredibly refreshing to talk to someone who is so passionate about what they do and where they live. Victoria’s love of jewelry and the island are reflected in the […]
• by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier & Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits • Nantucket is full of parties all summer long. Whether fundraising events, small dinner parties, or your annual gathering to thank everyone who has extended courtesies to you throughout the year, there is always a reason to […]
Katherine Hooker London, favored designer for the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, will be showing her stunning new designs for Autumn and Winter 2014 at Johnstons Cashmere, 4 Federal Street this weekend July 25 to 27 from 10 am to 6 pm, and mid-week by appointment. “We are thrilled to […]
• by Sarah Teach • Coffee and Nantucket have mingled like cream and sugar since island native and forty-niner James A. Folger struck gold in creating his namesake coffee giant. More than 150 years later, newly wedded year-round islanders Courtney and Jason Bridges are tackling a venture that would make […]
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce its 3rd annual Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket Designer Luncheon this season will feature top New York City designer Steven Gambrel, on Wednesday, July 30 at 11:30 am at the Great Harbor Yacht Club, 96 Washington Street. The Designer Luncheon […]
• by Sarah Teach • Saddle up your horses and clip-clop over yonder to Oklahoma!, where the dancin’ is lively and the gals are purdy. You must cross neither the Sound nor the prairie to get to Oklahoma!, because Theatre Workshop of Nantucket is bringing this distinctly American musical to […]
Everyone knows about the bountiful breakfasts they serve at 41 Main Street in the landmark island restaurant called Arno’s Breakfast and Seafood Restaurant—they’re legendary! There’s a constant flow of happy guests starting their days with Omelettes big enough to satisfy the heartiest appetites, deliciously crunchy French Toast with real maple […]
