News and Events for Nantucket Island
~ by Amy Jenness ~ In 1913 an Edgartown fisherman named Sam Jackson was dragging for flounder around Tuckernuck Shoal when he discovered a massive bed of quahogs and forever changed the island’s shellfish industry. For centuries local fishermen had harvested large clams, also known as quahogs, as well as […]
There are just three more chances to see the edgy exploration of the lines between seduction and power in Theatre Workshop of Nantucket’s production of Venus in Fur. Directed by Jedadiah Schultz, Kaitlyn Jane Kurowski and Jeff Barry star in this production of David Ives’ play (based on a novel […]
~ by C. Oscar Olson ~ Incorporated in 1641, Nantucket is easily one of the oldest towns in the country. One would assume that in the span of 375 years, all the “firsts” would be taken, and that there simply weren’t any new or notable trails to blaze. Think again. […]
On Thurs., July 14 at 8 pm. David Mindell, MIT professor and author of Our Robots, Ourselves: Robots and the Myths of Autonomy will give a lecture on artificial intelligence and human/machine relationships at Great Harbor Yacht Club as part of the Nantucket Atheneum’s 2016 Geschke Lecture series. Each summer […]
~ by C. Oscar Olson ~ This was not our first trip to Kitty’s. That being said, we are certain that luck has nothing to do with the authentic experience and excellent service the owners and staff strive to provide. Located off the beaten path and the hustle and bustle […]
~ by Corinne Muffly, Educator ~ A series of articles dedicated to helping parents find places and activities on Nantucket to enjoy with their children. One of my fondest memories growing up on Nantucket was going crabbing with my family. Although it kind of grossed me out, I did really […]
~ by Robert P. Barsanti ~ At a South Shore beach, just up from Cisco, I looked up from my book to see two young men dragging a jet ski down to the water. Through careful and long practice, I have learned how to use sunglasses and eyed the progress […]
~ by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits ~ There is no doubt that Nantucket has some of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches in the world. For those of you who come to visit the Grey Lady and others who live […]
~ by Katherine Brooks, Maria Mitchell Association ~ Have you seen stones inscribed with these messages? “Northern Extremity of the Town’s Meridian Line” “Southern Extremity of the Town’s Meridian Line” These two stones are located near the Pacific National Bank and the Fair Street Quaker Meetinghouse in downtown Nantucket. The […]
