A woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls. — Coco Chanel As a young boy, Reubin Simantov loved to look for pearls in shells he found along the beach. It was a passion that stayed with him for life. When he was considerably older, Reubin learned the truth of the […]
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Two Special Anniversaries
In 1963, Trinity Collection, the exclusive Main Street shop known for classic Rolex, rare antique watches, and sought-after Patek Philippe designs, started out as a small case in a surf shop in Maryland owned by E. Townsend Wright II, legendary in surfing circles as “Spyder” Wright. Though the focus of […]
Sustainable Nantucket: An Easily Acquired Taste
• by Sarah Teach • These days, it’s hard to go a full day, whether in Nantucket or Manhattan, without catching at least one reference to the “buy local” movement. Arguably the most important time to heed this advice is when you’re putting your purchases into your mouth! We’ve all […]
Stay Warm in Style
The buzz in Britain is about the new royal baby, but here on Nantucket, the buzz is about Katherine Hooker, favored designer for the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who will be visiting Johnston’s Cashmere at 4 Federal Street this weekend and next. From 10 am to 6 pm on […]
Star Performers This Weekend at Dance Fest
This Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27, Nantucket audiences will have the opportunity to attend spectacular performances featuring star dancers from the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and the Miami City Ballet. These world-class performances are the culmination of the 6th Annual Nantucket Dance Festival, presented by […]
Seahorsin’ Around
• by Sarah Teach • Help, help! Two tiny little seahorses are in desperate need of names, and you might be the only one who can save the day! The seahorses, a Mrs. and Mr., have recently moved into their summer home at the Maria Mitchell Association’s (MMA) harborfront aquarium […]
The Future Is Now the Present
• by Robert P. Barsanti • His name popped up on my screen and a chime announced his fortieth birthday. He had been a student and, to my mind, he still was. He would always be the long haired Spiccoli in board shorts and Vans, napping in the back of […]
Capturing the Waves of Summer
This summer season island artists Doug and Deb Sosebee are opening up the spacious, light-filled loft at their new location 8 Washington Street for a series of demonstrations. This week, the featured artist is Jeanne Rosier Smith, whose work will also be on exhibit in the gallery. Smith has been […]
A Fabulous Look for the Beach
This weekend Serenella Nantucket, the island’s designer boutique offering the best of luxury fashion, is hosting a special trunk show to celebrate Sinesia Karol’s 2013 Summer Collection. From 10 am to 6 pm Friday-Sunday, July 26-28, this designer’s exquisite, colorful and flowing designs will be featured, and on Saturday, July […]