News and Events for Nantucket Island
Mulled cider, softly falling snow, cozy fires; winterberries, pinecones, sleigh bells, quiet streets; festive art and unique gifts–all begin to herald in the island holidays… In the spirit of the season, Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is hosting the opening of their annual Holiday Small Works exhibition with a festive […]
Nantucket Preservation Trust is honored to be the first island non-profit beneficiary, of the Cape Associates, Inc. children’s playhouse donation program. The Nantucket playhouse is now on display at the island business; Bartlett’s Farm and will remain on site until the winner has been drawn on December 4 Sunday, of […]
There are just four more chances to see Theatre Workshop of Nantucket’s current production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore. The play was written by sisters Nora and Delia Ephron, who are responsible for some of America’s most beloved films. Based on Ilene Beckerman’s book of the same name, […]
The Yesterday’s Island 2016 Photo Contest Winners have been announced! To view many photos from this year’s contest, visit Nantucket.net THANK YOU! to the hundreds of photographers who entered the 2016 Yesterday’s Island Photo Contest! And remember to keep your photos ready for next year or start sending them in […]
On Saturday, October 15, the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) invites children and their families to their 17th Annual Harvest Fair at the Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street, from noon to 2 pm.. The NHA Harvest Fair offers an array of family-friendly activities and a glimpse into the island’s agricultural past. […]
~ by Amy Jenness ~ After surviving the gruesome loss of the Nantucket whaleship Essex in 1820, George Pollard, the ship’s captain, and Owen Chase, its first mate, returned home in June of 1821. Pollard immediately returned to the sea in command of a another whaleship. But Chase stayed home […]
The Artists Association of Nantucket annual Wet Paint Weekend has been expanded this year and coincides with the Nantucket Arts Festival. Wet Paint events get started with an opening reception for an Art Without Borders exhibition on Friday, September 30 from 6 to 8 pm in the Cecelia Joyce & […]
Music, film, visual arts, crafts, design, and theatre all take center stage from Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 9 during the annual Nantucket Arts Festival, produced by the Nantucket Arts Council. This year’s festival theme, “Expect the Unexpected,” is meant to be interpreted literally, figuratively, or playfully by artists […]
On Saturday, October 1, Egan Maritime Institute will host their annual Maritime Festival. All sorts of maritime-related activities will take place from 10 am to 4 pm at Children’s Beach and nearby Brant Point. Watch quarterboards being carved, scrimshanders demonstrating their art, get your face painted, enjoy local music, and […]
