News and Events for Nantucket Island
• by Julianne Adams • For almost a decade, the Nantucket Atheneum has played host to a number of illustrious men and women through the Geschke Lecture Series. The Series began in 2005 when the Atheneum received a grant from the National Endowment For The Humanities, a pivotal turning point […]
• by Jenny Benzie – Advanced Sommelier and Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits • Nothing makes your mouth zing, lips smile and heart warm than the perfect food and wine pairing. Just like your yoga practice, it takes a lot of time and effort to get it right. Luckily, […]
The tides have coursed Nantucket whaleship Pequod back home. In a collaborative effort between the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket (TWN), the staged reading of Orson Welles’ Moby-Dick Rehearsed, will return to the NHA’s Gosnell Hall on July 14-17, and August 11-14, 2014. The play, which […]
• by Robert P. Barsanti • Six of them were standing in the middle of a sand parking lot near Fat Ladies Beach. Mom was wearing a mom-like swim suit, but everyone else was wearing something from some company that made competitive yoga outfits. There were sunglasses, and bags, and […]
Visiting a museum with young children can be a challenge. That’s why the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) and the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum have set aside special days for families to visit and enjoy their properties in a way that works for those with little ones. The NHA will host […]
• by Carri L. Wroblewski, BRIX Wine Shop • From beachfront bars to the toniest of country clubs the gin and tonic has long been a summer staple. Easy to make, straightforward ingredients, and lack of precise measurements, one can turn out a tasty tipple without much effort. However, over […]
• by Leah Mojer • The 4th of July on Nantucket is about as good as it gets anywhere on earth. A beach day, yes, but anything but the usual, with picnics packed to the gills with strawberry shortcake, hotdogs, hamburgers, ice cold beer, and lemonade. The senses are bombarded […]
• by Robert P. Barsanti • Before the Fourth of July rush began, I was lucky enough to sneak my car onto the last run of the Eagle. Nantucket residents get hit up for all sorts of fees and bills, but the residency program at the Steamship gives back a […]
Nantucket artists are taking to the streets. On July 5, the annual Sidewalk Art Show returns, bringing with it a slew of artists. Begun in 1930 by artist Maud Stumm, the Show brought together professional and amateur artists for a few days in August. Featuring artists like Colonel Julian Yates, […]
