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John Lochtefeld | Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Arts

Celebrating an Island Art Icon

Celebrate with the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) this Friday, June 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, when they host a festive reception for Folk Tales to Fine Art: A John Lochtefeld Retrospective. On exhibit since June 3 in the AAN Visual Arts Center at 24 Amelia Drive, the show […]

Island Science, Nantucket Entertaining

Angler’s Paradise

Dr. Sarah Treanor Bois Director of Research & Education at the Linda Loring Nature Foundation On Nantucket, we are fortunate to have an amazing sport fishery suited to everyone from the newest anglers to seasoned “old salts.” Whether you’re interested in a good fight on the line or feel inspired […]

Nantucket Style

Cinema Sips

by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Épernay Movies can be like fine wine. Depth, character, and an unexpected ending are all qualities that can be found in both of these creative endeavors. What makes each of them unique is the artistic style of the director who has a vision from […]

cyclist | Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Essays

Campagnolo Clan on Nantucket

by Robert P. Barsanti The Professors of the Peloton passed me at our new stop sign on Surfside Road and Bartlett. I eased to a stop, adjusted the radio, then looked up at sixteen middle-aged and older men swooping past me like starlings. They pulled out into the oncoming traffic, […]

maria mitchell | Nantucket, MA
Island Science

The Fate of The Universe

by Catherine Macallister If you ever find yourself out on Surfside Beach on a clear night, look up and gaze at the star-filled sky. Above you in band that reaches across the night sky, you’ll see the Milky Way. Take a moment to be thankful to be in a place […]

Film Festival | Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Entertaining

Laughing Together

Audience Experience at Nantucket Film Fest by Catherine Macallister Those of us who have stayed up way past bedtime on a Saturday to tune into the late night comedy stylings of the cast and crew of Saturday Night Live know that we are in for treat when we see the […]

Nantucket Events

One if by Land, Two if by Sea

The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will open their One if By Land, Two if By Sea exhibition with a festive reception this Friday, June 21, from 6 to 8 pm in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “Given the vast history of New England and […]

Book Festival | Nantucket, MA
Nantucket History & People

Conducting an Orchestra

Writing Process of Alex Marzano-Lesnevich by Catherine Macallister Lovers of literature rejoice! The Eighth Annual Nantucket Book Festival is just around the corner. With events for all ages, more than 50 distinguished authors will call Nantucket home for three days from June 13 to 16, as they share their works […]

Featured Restaurants

A Fixture on the Fine Dining Scene

by Carl Oscar Olson Classics never go out of style. Vintage automobiles, memorable movies, and good tunes from back in the day remain steadfast in our minds for a reason. Our adoration of them will go on, much like our love for long standing establishments like The Ship’s Inn: bringing […]