Some are plain, beautiful in their simplicity and deeply colored by age. Others are elaborately constructed and adorned with carvings of ivory and ebony, scrimshaw, gold, and gems. They are round, oval, square, and even heart-shaped. Many are made to be totes and purses, with others designed as wine coasters, bread baskets, vases, mirror frames, ornaments, and even cradles.
Nantucket Arts
Musical about Making a Musical
His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue, and Jon is still waiting tables and trying to write the great American musical. Tick, Tick… Boom!, the autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony […]
Celebrating Blue Skylines
This Friday, July 19, from 5 to 7 pm, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will host a reception celebrating their Blue Skylines exhibition in the Big Gallery. The exhibition opened July 12 and will be on display through Monday, July 29. “Blue Skylines focuses on large works by a […]
Visions Together
In the heart of downtown Nantucket, the pulse of creativity beats strong as an extraordinary art exhibition has been mounted. The Gallery at Four India is showing the diverse and vivid expressions of three remarkable artists: Florence Putterman, Robert Dane, and Carl Lopes. Each brings unique perspective, and their work in different mediums weave a narrative that captivates the soul and ignites the imagination.
Bringing Laughs to ACK
The hilarity begins tonight when national headliners Marina Franklin, Casey Balsham, Emma Willmann, and Jessica Casciano when the 2024 Nantucket Comedy Festival opens with Ladies of Laughter at 7 pm in the Dreamland. This event is for both ladies and gentlemen, so make it a date night or bring your […]
Nantucket Celebration of Craftsmanship
The art of craftsmanship will be center stage at the Nantucket Historical Association’s (NHA) 2024 Nantucket by Design event. Held from July 15 to 18, this is the ninth year this premiere fundraiser has presented notable featured guests, memorable conversations, festive gatherings, and dedication to design. “We made a commitment […]
Nantucket Blues and Online Gala Art Auction
“Nantucket blues” will take on a new meaning when Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) opens their Blue Skylines exhibition on Friday, July 12 in the Big Gallery, upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf. A festive opening reception for the show will be held on Friday, July 19, from 5-7 pm. “Blue […]
Was It Professor Plum?
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party with murder and blackmail on the menu. When their host turns […]