News and Events for Nantucket Island
Through an outpouring of generous donations, the Community Foundation for Nantucket has met ReMain Nantucket’s matching gift challenge. In just three weeks, the Foundation raised the $250,000 to be matched by ReMain, and they continue to look for support. “We are so grateful to ReMain Nantucket for signing on to […]
This year is the Artists Association of Nantucket’s 75th year on the island, and “in light of the current situation we are all facing, the AAN Board and Spring Sweep Committee are pleased to be able to offer this popular tradition in our new online format,” said AAN executive director […]
“Music has the power to bring people together…” Laura Cunningham knows this, and, along with her friend and fellow musician Lorna Dollery, she is using music via their #CoronaSongChallenge to raise the spirits of Nantucket residents sheltering in place. And in doing so, they are raising money for Nantucket Cottage […]
UPDATE FROM THE MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION… Due to an abundance of caution and upon careful review of the latest national and state recommendations regarding COVID-19, the Maria Mitchell Association and the Nantucket Community School have decided to cancel the 2020 Nantucket Science Festival scheduled for March 21 from 10am-2pm. This free indoor […]
UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, the Nantucket Historical Association has made the difficult decision to cancel their annual Flower Power party that was scheduled for Friday, April 24 in the Whaling Museum. If you purchased tickets to the event, they will be automatically refunded. The NHA looks forward to bringing […]
Sorry Alexander Hamilton, but the historical figures of Nantucket’s vibrant story have taken over the stage in this summer’s debut production of Nantucket! The MusACKal! Playing a limited run this summer until August 19 (but returning next summer, with surprises and changes to keep it interesting for return guests), the […]
Medical research has shown that giving and volunteering improves the physical and mental health of the giver. On Nantucket, there is no better opportunity to improve your health status than to participate in the island charity event: Swim Across America. The Swim returns to Jetties Beach on Saturday, August 25 […]
by Robert P. Barsanti If there is hope, it lies in Comic-Con. I have been dragged into the tradition of going to Comic Con in Boston. Rourke dresses up in his Cosplay (costume), and I drive him into the convention center in the new South Boston where he joined a […]
