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Monday, May 16, 2022AAN to Host Annual Summer Small Works Exhibition In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
AAN to Host Annual Summer Small Works Exhibition In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to be hosting a Summer Small Works Exhibition beginning on Friday, May 27 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Doors open at 11 AM. “Each artist may bring in up to six works that must measure 12 by 16 inches or smaller, so the gallery will be resplendent with dazzling works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, woodcuts,
Monday, May 16, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts new ONLINE Exhibition Works of Summer
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts new ONLINE Exhibition Works of Summer The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of another Online exhibition, Works of Summer, which goes live on Friday May 27 with art available 24/7 through June 15. You may view work at: https://www.nantucketarts.org/art “With the excitement of summer fast approaching, we thought these works showcasing seasonal imagery would afford our audiences a sneak peak of what makes a
Thursday, May 12, 2022Nantucket Conservation Foundation Announces Date for the 2022 Race For Open Space July 9th
Nantucket Conservation Foundation Announces Date for the 2022 Race For Open Space July 9th The annual Race For Open Space will be returning this year fully in person. This race is put on annually by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation Associates. Proceeds from the race go to support the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. Registrants can participate in the race for a 5K, 10K or two-mile walk. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest male and female in the 5K and 10K. Those who register for the
Thursday, May 12, 2022Maria Mitchell Association Post-Baccalaureate Astronomy Research Fellow Receives Honorable Mention...
Maria Mitchell Association Post-Baccalaureate Astronomy Research Fellow Receives Honorable Mention in Prestigious NSF Award Nantucket, MA – The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is proud to share the news that the MMA Post-Baccalaureate Astronomy Research Fellow, Celia Mulcahey, recently received an Honorable Mention in the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP). The NSF-GRFP, “Recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines
Wednesday, May 11, 2022Baskets & Bubbly 2022 Plans Announced
NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum (NLBM) annual summer fundraiser, Baskets & Bubbly with a Garden Party, as well as an online auction this July. Karen Butler and Jackie Kupper chair this year’s fundraiser for their second year. The online auction will run from Sunday, July 17 to Monday, July 25 at 4pm and will include over 25 lightship baskets and basket-related items, making it a one-of-a-kind event. Offering buyers the
Wednesday, May 11, 2022Going nautical at the Nantucket Film Festival
AAN announces Our Nantucket Art Colony – The Golden Age, A Survey of Nantucket Art History, 1920 – 1970 an evening with AAN’s artistic director andart historian Bobby Frazier Join AAN’s Artistic Director and art historian Bobby Frazier for Our Nantucket Art Colony – The Golden Age,A Survey of Nantucket Art History, 1920 – 1970, an evening celebrating the beginnings of Nantucket’s vibrant art colony. Bobby will present The Long Way Home, the current exhibition at AAN’s Big Gallery, featuring treasures
Tuesday, May 03, 2022Nantucket by Design Announces Schedule and Luminary Line-Up
Nantucket by Design Announces Schedule and Luminary Line-Up NANTUCKET, MA – An award-winning line-up of interior designers, tastemakers, and artisans, including Alex Papachristidis, Tara Guerard, Keith Robinson, Christopher Spitzmiller, and Ashley Whittaker, will partake in the Nantucket Historical Association’s summer fundraiser, Nantucket by Design, which is scheduled for August 3-6. In its seventh year, Nantucket by Design celebrates the island's unique influence on American design, delivering an
Friday, April 08, 2022Cape Cod 5 achieves LEED Gold Certification on Headquarters
Cape Cod 5 achieves LEED Gold Certificationon Headquarters Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for its headquarters, “HQ5.” LEED standards were developed by the U.S. Green Building Council and are an internationally recognized rating system for green building design, construction and operations. “In addition to creating our new headquarters to be a technologically-advanced, collaborative and innovative platform for
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Friday, April 08, 2022AAN to Host Two Exhibitions in One Works on Paper is open to all Island Artists In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
AAN to Host Two Exhibitions in One Works on Paper is open to all Island Artists In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of the Earth & Sky exhibition, concurrently with a special month-long Works on Paper show on the second floor. Both exhibitions will launch on Friday, April 22 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. This is the first time since the pandemic that AAN is
Friday, April 08, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts ONLINE Exhibition Float Your Boat
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts ONLINE Exhibition Float Your Boat The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of another Online exhibition, Float Your Boat, which goes live on Monday April 25 with art available 24/7 through May 18. You may view work at: https://www.nantucketarts.org/art “The title Float Your Boatwas chosen given the season for boating is fast approaching, and we thought it a clever spring play on words,” said AAN artistic director
Wednesday, April 06, 2022A New Exhibition, Island People: Portraits and Stories from Nantucket Opens April 22
A New Exhibition, Island People: Portraits and Stories from Nantucket Opens April 22 NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will present the exhibition Island People: Portraits and Stories from Nantucket in the Whaling Museum, Williams Forsyth Gallery, opening Daffodil Weekend. This exhibition will draw from the NHA’s collection of painted, photographic, and silhouette portraits to highlight both famous and lesser-known Nantucketers whose life stories intersect with the
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Monday, April 04, 2022Major Asian Art Exhibition on Nantucket
Major Asian Art Exhibition on Nantucket NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the exhibition Asian Treasures from the Billings Collection in the Whaling Museum, McCausland Gallery opening Memorial Day weekend through November 1.The exhibition draws from the collection that longtime Nantucket residents and world travelers David Billings and Beverly Hall Billings have assembled over 50 years. It all started with a book, and two pieces of Asian art David Billings received as
Monday, April 04, 2022NHA Hires Niles D. Parker as New Gosnell Executive Director
NHA Hires Niles D. Parker as New Gosnell Executive Director NANTUCKET, MA – After a nationwide search, the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Niles D. Parker has been unanimously selected as the organization’s Executive Director. Parker will begin work on May 19, 2022.The NHA is excited to welcome back Parker, as he previously held the position as the Robyn and John Davis Chief Curator at the NHA from 1999 to 2006, as well as acting Executive Director
Monday, April 04, 2022Maria Mitchell Association's Winter Science Speaker Series Presentation Featuring Julia Blyth
Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Presentation Featuring Julia Blyth Nantucket, MA –Each winter, former interns rejoin the Maria Mitchell Association to discuss their fascinating research and the projects they have been involved with since their time on Nantucket. Topics include astronomy, natural history collections, marine science research, and more. All presentations take place on alternatingWednesday evenings from 7-8:00PM and are free via Zoom.Next up on Wednesday, April
Monday, April 04, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts 23rd Annual Spring Sweep Auction in ONLINE Format
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts 23rd Annual Spring Sweep Auction in ONLINE Format In keeping with our popular online design,the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is inviting members of the community and beyond to enjoy our annual Spring Sweep Online Auction, April 15 – 18. As an added feature, this year there will be a featured selection of the online works available to preview in person April 14 & 15, from 11 - 4 P.M., in the Big Gallery at the Thomas Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight
Monday, March 21, 2022The Steamship Authority’s Preseason Sale on High-Speed Passenger Ticket Books begins Sunday
The Steamship Authority’s Preseason Sale on High‐Speed Passenger Ticket Books begins Sunday Join the SSA for a welcome back celebration on March 30, 2022 Falmouth, Mass. (March 18, 2022) – The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA) is pleased to announce it will once again offer a preseason sale on high‐speed electronic ticket books and host a welcome back celebration for the service when the M/V Iyanough returns to the Hyannis/Nantucket route on Wednesday, March 30,
Monday, March 21, 2022Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Presentation Featuring Emmy Gagne
Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Presentation Featuring Emmy Gagne Nantucket, MA –Each winter, former interns rejoin the Maria Mitchell Association to discuss their fascinating research and the projects they have been involved with since their time on Nantucket. Topics include astronomy, natural history collections, marine science research, and more. All presentations take place on alternating Wednesday evenings from 7-8:00PM and are free via Zoom. Next up on Wednesday, March
Friday, March 11, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery Opening for the Season with ''A Change of Season''
Artists Association of NantucketCecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson GalleryOpening for the Season with "A Change of Season" Red-wing blackbirds, budding pussy willows, blooming snow drops and early daffodils; in celebration of the longer days of spring, theArtists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce an exhibition entitled A Change of Season will be on display in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Gallery at 19 Washington Street from Friday, March 25 - April 15. The gallery will be open Tuesday –
Monday, March 07, 2022The Steamship Authority Accepting Entries for 2022 Sail into Imagination Art Contest
The Steamship Authority Accepting Entries for 2022 Sail into Imagination Art Contest Local K-12 Students Invited to Submit Original Artwork Contact: Kimberlee McHugh, Director of Marketing 508-548-5011, ext. 306; kmchugh@steamshipauthority.com FALMOUTH, Mass. (March 7, 2022) – The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (“SSA”) is accepting entries for its seventh annual Sail into Imagination art contest for students in grades K-12 living on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and
Monday, March 07, 2022Nantucket Coastal Ecology Course to be held on island, Spring 2022
Nantucket Coastal Ecology Course to be held on Island, Spring 2022 For the second year in a row, the Linda Loring Natura Foundation (LLNF) and the Nantucket Conservation Foundation (NCF) will be leading a Nantucket Coastal Ecology course over 5 weeks, starting May 5th. This course provides a broad-based education in the ecology and management of Nantucket Island’s coastal habitats. Designed as a hybrid course, students will participate in virtual lectures paired with in-person field trips exploring coastal
Wednesday, March 02, 202246th Annual Nantucket Community Daffodil Flower Show
The 46th Annual Nantucket Community Daffodil Flower Show, sponsored by the Nantucket Garden Club and approved by The American Daffodil Society, will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 2 pm to 5 pm and Sunday, April 24 from 10 am to 4 pm at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. On Saturday, April 23 only there will be free shuttle busses to the show from Washington Street across from The Greenhound building starting at 2 pm and continuing all afternoon. The last bus will return from the farm
Friday, February 25, 2022Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Presentation Featuring Mark Losavio
Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science SpeakerSeries Presentation Featuring Mark Losavio Nantucket, MA –Each winter, former interns rejoin the Maria Mitchell Association to discuss their fascinating research and the projects they have been involved with since their time on Nantucket. Topics include astronomy, natural history collections, marine science research, and more. All presentations take place on alternating Wednesday evenings from 7-8:00PM and are free via Zoom. Next up on Wednesday, March 9th
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022Nantucket Historical Association Acquires One of Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin’s “Lost Works”
Nantucket Historical Association Acquires One of Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin’s “Lost Works” NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the painting The Old Falconer of Ben Gana, Sheik of the Ziban (1906), by Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin, thanks to a generous gift from the Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association with additional support from members of the Friends’ Acquisition Committee. Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin (1850–1930) was an educator,
Tuesday, February 22, 2022Maria Mitchell Subject of New Choral Work, “The Ways of Stars”
Maria Mitchell Subject of New Choral Work, “The Ways of Stars” Nantucket, MA – During her years at Vassar College, one of Maria’s classes created a song about her set to the music of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Another class, commissioned a bust of their beloved professor – it still stands in the niche at the Vassar College Observatory and the MMA has a bronze copy that was donated to the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) about a decade ago. Maria was secretly a bit pleased by both, though
Thursday, February 17, 2022Student Art Exhibition Opens at the Whaling Museum on February 21
Student Art Exhibition Opens at the Whaling Museum on February 21 NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to present a special student art exhibition on display in the Whaling Museum, McCausland Gallery, February 21 through April 2. The artwork was created by students ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade from Nantucket Elementary and Intermediate Schools, Cyrus Piece Middle School, the Nantucket Lighthouse School, and Nantucket New School. Each student was
Wednesday, February 16, 2022NHA Hosts the 4th Annual Flower Power Party
NHA Hosts the 4th Annual Flower Power Party NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to host the 4th Annual Flower Power Party on Friday, April 22, 2022, 6–8:30 p.m., at the Whaling Museum. The Flower Power Party kicks off the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce’s 46th Annual Daffodil Festival weekend and transforms the Whaling Museum into a festive spring celebration. Enjoy a look at new exhibitions around the museum, music and dancing, hors d’oeuvres by Island
Tuesday, February 15, 2022Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Presentation Featuring Alexandra Mannings
Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Presentation Featuring Alexandra Mannings Nantucket, MA –Each winter, former interns rejoin the Maria Mitchell Association to discuss their fascinating research and the projects they have been involved with since their time on Nantucket. Topics include astronomy, natural history collections, marine science research, and more. All presentations take place on alternating Wednesday evenings from 7-8:00PM and are free via Zoom. Next up on Wednesday,
Monday, February 07, 2022Matthew S. Burke to be promoted to CEO of Cape Cod 5 effective May 18
Matthew S. Burke to be promoted to CEO of Cape Cod 5 effective May 18Dorothy Savarese to transition to Executive Chair of the Board; retire from the Bank in spring 2023 Hyannis, MA – With the unanimous support of the Board, Cape Cod 5 Chair and CEO Dorothy A. Savarese announced today that Matthew S. Burke, Co-President, will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer at the Cape Cod 5 Annual Meeting on May 18, 2022. Burke will become a member of the Board; he is expected to become Chair of the Board the
Monday, February 07, 2022Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Lineup Announced
Maria Mitchell Association’s Winter Science Speaker Series Lineup Announced Nantucket, MA – The Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) has announced the lineup for its popular Winter Science Speaker Series, featuring presentations from MMA intern alumni. Each winter, former interns rejoin the MMA to discuss their fascinating research and the projects they have been involved with since their time on Nantucket. Topics will include astronomy, natural history collections, marine science research, and more. All
Wednesday, January 26, 2022Whaling Museum reopens February 1 Museum Interpretive Programming Returns and Food for Thought Lecture Series Launches
Whaling Museum reopens February 1Museum Interpretive Programming Returnsand Food for Thought Lecture Series Launches NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will reopen the Whaling Museum on Tuesday, February 1, with free admission for the year-round community and visitors. The NHA is excited to announce that daily, in-person, interpretive programming will return to the Whaling Museum this year after a hiatus during the pandemic. Interpretive programming includes The Essex Gam,
Monday, January 24, 2022Want more opportunities for music on Nantucket? The Nantucket Community Music Center wants to hear what you think.
Want more opportunities for music on Nantucket? The Nantucket Community Music Center wants to hear what you think. Nantucket Community Music Center (NCMC) wants to engage more people in music—learning to play instruments, singing, performing, attending musical events—and to find out what new programs they’d prefer, it’s asking everyone who lives and vacations on Nantucket to take a short, on-line survey. “We conducted focus groups this summer,” said Tony Wagner, Executive Director at the NCMC,
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Tuesday, January 18, 2022ReMain Nantucket and Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge Open Second Survey to Measure Changes in Attitudes on Climate
ReMain Nantucket and Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge Open Second Survey to Measure Changes in Attitudes on Climate NANTUCKET, Mass.---Nantucket residents and visitors have until Feb. 1 to weigh in on environmental issues like climate change and sea level rise in the second climate survey commissioned by ReMain Nantucket and the Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge. The 10-minute online survey opens today and is available in English and Spanish. Results from the baseline January 2021 survey
Tuesday, January 18, 2022Sunny Daily as the Community Foundation’s new Program Director
The Community Foundation for Nantucket (CFN) is pleased to announce the hiring of Sunny Daily as the new Program Director. Sunny will join the Foundation team in February and brings with her a wealth of Nantucket nonprofit experience and extensive connections to Nantucket’s vibrant and diverse year-round population. Prior to joining the Foundation, Sunny has been the Site Director for Health Imperative’s Island Clinic. In this role, Sunny revolutionized the organization’s impact on the year-round
Friday, January 14, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts 2022 early-winter First Light ONLINE Exhibition
Artists Association of NantucketHosts 2022 early-winter First Light ONLINE Exhibition Winter, the islands off-season, a time of catching up with old friends, quiet walks, hunkering down inside by a cozy fire, and the chance to buy local art from the comfort of your own home. The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of our first 2022 Online exhibition, First Light, which goes live on Wednesday, January 26, at 9 A.M. with art available 24/7 through February 21.
Friday, January 14, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Valentine Heart 2 Heart Exhibition at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of NantucketHosts Valentine Heart 2 Heart Exhibitionat the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery Although we’re in the throes of the off-season—the harbor is quiet, the beaches are wind-swept and empty, and wisps of smoke from cozy fireplaces abound, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of a special two-week exhibition, Heart 2 Heart, with the door unlocking on Friday, January 28, at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19
Thursday, January 13, 2022Nantucket Historical Association Acquires Significant Decoys and Congdon Painting
Nantucket Historical Association Acquires Significant Decoys and Congdon Painting NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Nantucket-carved Eskimo Curlew and Golden Plover decoys and the painting Boats on Killen’s Wharf by Anne Ramsdell Congdon (1948), thanks to a generous gift from the Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association. The first decoy represents an Eskimo Curlew, a critically endangered bird that hasn’t been seen for nearly 60
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022Nantucket Historical Association Begins Major Investment Project at Historic Properties
Nantucket Historical Association Begins Major Investment Project at Historic Properties NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the beginning of a project to make significant investments in its portfolio of Historic Properties and other facilities over the next 24 months. With grant funding and the support of its donors, the NHA is undertaking improvements across its campus that will cost over $2 million in total. This project is core to the NHA’s mission and
Tuesday, January 04, 2022FREE Art Classes this winter at the Artists Association!
Artists Association of Nantucket is pleased to announce that you may now refer your patients, parishioners, clients, students or employees to take a free art class at the AAN through Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s Healing in the Arts program which is made possible with the generous support of their Community Health Initiative grant. If you work with someone who you feel could benefit by taking an art class, please encourage them to check out www.nantucketarts.org/classes. Our winter session starts January
Tuesday, December 28, 2021Cape Cod 5 Announces $150,000 to Support Local Food Security and Housing Efforts
Cape Cod 5 Announces $150,000 to Support Local Food Security and Housing Efforts Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently announced $150,000 in donations to support local organizations in their efforts to provide food and housing security on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and in Southeastern Massachusetts. In response to ongoing demand in these areas of need, this disbursement is in addition to the $250,000 in grants provided by the Bank earlier this year to support these efforts. The donation will be
Thursday, December 23, 2021Cape Cod 5 Named SBA Massachusetts #1 Lender of the Year to Women Entrepreneurs
Cape Cod 5 Named SBA Massachusetts #1 Lender of the Year to Women Entrepreneurs Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 has been awarded the Massachusetts Lender of the Year to Women by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for fiscal year 2021. Cape Cod 5 approved over $2.5 million in SBA loans during the year, with 50% of loans made to women-owned businesses – more than any other lender in the state. “Small businesses, which are the lifeblood of our local economy, have been hard hit over the past two years
Thursday, December 23, 202124/7 Urgent Crisis Contacts
To our Nantucket community: The holidays can be very challenging. If you or someone you know has suffered a loss, is alone, is dealing with physical or mental health issues, the day-to-day struggle may feel overwhelming. We want you to know that Fairwinds is always here for you with support at all levels. From now through the start of the new year, we will be increasing our Urgent Behavioral Health Clinic coverage with additional clinicians. These free, urgent Zoom sessions with a mental health
Tuesday, December 07, 2021ReMain Nantucket Expands Envision Resilience Challenge, Calling on University Students to Collaborate to Reimagine Narragansett Bay
ReMain Nantucket Expands Envision Resilience Challenge, Calling on University Students to Collaborate to Reimagine Narragansett Bay NANTUCKET, Mass.---The Envision Resilience Challenge, which calls on university students around the country to develop adaptive and creative solutions to sea level rise, will expand to its second coastal community—Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, ReMain Nantucket announced today. ReMain Nantucket introduced the inaugural challenge on Nantucket in spring 2021, connecting
Monday, December 06, 2021Nantucket’s WAVE buses, ACKlimate and Osceola Foundation, Inc. to bring youth and public awareness to climate change. Art Students to install their climate change awareness work on buses.
Nantucket’s WAVE buses, ACKlimate and Osceola Foundation, Inc. to bring youth and public awareness to climate change. Art Students to install their climate change awareness work on buses. Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Nantucket’s WAVE buses, ACKlimate and Osceola Foundation, Inc. to bring youth and public awareness to climate change. On Tuesday, December 7 at 10am at Cyrus Pierce School (CPS), Nantucket middle school art students will install
Friday, December 03, 2021Community-Wide Effort to Improve Behavioral Health Services Finds Significant Gaps for Community to Focus On
Community-Wide Effort to Improve Behavioral Health Services Finds Significant Gaps for Community to Focus On (November 29, 2021) – Following a five-month community-based effort to research and identify behavioral health services and needs on Nantucket, the steering committee finalized phase one of its multi-phased initiative aimed at addressing behavior health concerns impacting the community. As part of the initiative, the committee gathered and analyzed data and brought together community members with
Tuesday, November 23, 2021LOGAN S. GOMES OF THE MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION AWARDED THE CERTIFIED FUND RAISING EXECUTIVE (CFRE) DESIGNATION
LOGAN S. GOMES OF THE MARIA MITCHELL ASSOCIATION AWARDED THE CERTIFIED FUND RAISING EXECUTIVE (CFRE) DESIGNATION Alexandria, VA – CFRE International has named Logan S. Gomes as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Director of Advancement for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association, Logan joins over 7,200 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation. Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International which include tenure in the profession,
Monday, November 22, 2021AAN announces the second annual Faculty and Staff Holiday Showcase and Sale exhibition at its Visual Arts Center Gallery, 24 Amelia Drive
AAN announces the second annual Faculty and Staff Holiday Showcase and Sale exhibition atits Visual Arts Center Gallery, 24 Amelia Drive Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the Faculty and Staff Showcase and Sale exhibition that will open on Wednesday, December 1 with a reception from 5-7pm., at the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive. “We are delighted to host an exhibition showcasing the work of our talented teachers and staff,” said AAN Director of Adult Programming
Thursday, November 18, 2021EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE TO HOLD INAUGURAL ART SALE
EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE TO HOLD INAUGURAL ART SALE Nantucket Island, MA – For the first time in its history Egan Maritime Institute will be conducting a sale of works of art that were obtained by Bud and Dorothy Egan and bequeathed to Egan Maritime Institute. Other pieces were donated to Egan Maritime by a number of supporters over the years. Potential buyers will find a variety of works from artists such as Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin, Wendell Macy, Anton Otto Fischer, Rodney J.K. Charman, J. Stobart, Roy
Thursday, November 18, 202141st Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll Online Auction
Rafael Osona41st Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll Online AuctionDecember 4th ~ 9:30amPreview Dec. 1, 2 & 3600 lotsOpen for Online Bidding NANTUCKET, MA November 12, 2021 – Sourced from Nantucket’s oceanfront and historic estates, and from private collectors across the US, Rafael Osona’s 41st Annual Christmas Stroll Auction is loaded. With strong offerings in both maritime arts and Americana, the Dec. 4th online auction presents a Smart Fortwo Car convertible, fine art and antiques, collectibles, a 1936
Wednesday, November 17, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Launches New Look Up Program
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Launches New Look Up Program Nantucket, MA – Loines Observatory is a truly unique location, for both Nantucket and beyond, and should be experienced by all Nantucket residents. As one of two observatories on Nantucket, the other being the Maria Mitchell Association’s (MMA) historic Maria Mitchell Vestal Street Observatory, Loines Observatory serves as the island’s beacon for learning about astronomy and Maria Mitchell’s legacy as America’s first female astronomer. To
Wednesday, November 10, 2021Cape Cod 5 Named #13 on list of Best Banks to Work For by American Banker
Cape Cod 5 Named #13 on list of Best Banks to Work For by American Banker Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 has been named #13 on the list of 2021 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker. This is the Bank’s fourth year receiving this award in recognition of its ongoing investment in employee wellbeing, career development and personal growth. “Cape Cod 5 is honored to be considered one of the Best Banks to Work For in the U.S. once again this year,” said Dorothy A. Savarese, Chair and CEO of Cape Cod 5. "Our
Wednesday, November 10, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Holiday Small Works Exhibition with Extended Hours
Artists Association of Nantucket HostsHoliday Small Works Exhibitionwith Extended Hours The Holiday Small Works exhibition will be on display from November 26 through December 23 at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington St., in the heart of Nantucket’s Cultural District. Currently, the gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 A.M. – 5 P.M., closed 2-2:30. During the Thanksgiving and Stroll weekends, the gallery will be open Sunday, Nov. 28, and Sunday, Dec. 5, 12 – 4 P.M. The
Tuesday, November 09, 20212022 One Book One Island
Please join us if you are able on Tues, Nov. 23 at noon for a presentation of this year’s One Book, One island selection – why it was chosen, the synopsis, its themes and what programming efforts are already being planned. I’ll also be sharing the book endorsed by our Youth Librarian, Leslie Malcom as a companion read for children. It will be a great opportunity to say thanks to you all. Your efforts as a committee are very meaningful for our winter community, whether you have opted to help choose the
Thursday, October 28, 2021NASA Week Presented by the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
NASA Week Presented by the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) has joined almost 500 sites across the country to celebrate the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), NASA’s next great space observatory. To celebrate this scientific achievement, the MMA is hosting a NASA Week from November 1-6 and offering a range of public programs including free science kits, events with the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, a pop-up Science Speaker
Tuesday, October 26, 2021Scallop Workshop at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Research Center
Scallop Workshop at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Research CenterNantucket, MA – To celebrate recreational scalloping season, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association is hosting a special scallop workshop during its Research Center Open Hours. This program will take place on Saturday, October 30, from 10am-1pm and is FREE to all visitors. No reservations are required; this is a walk-in program. Stop by the Research Center to learn all about the famously delicious Nantucket bay scallops with MMA
Tuesday, October 26, 2021Steamship Authority offers free travel for all veterans on Veterans Day annually
Steamship Authority offers free travel for all veterans on Veterans Day annually Media Contact Kimberlee McHugh, Marketing Director kmchugh@steamshipauthority.com; 508-548-5011, ext. 306 FALMOUTH (October 26, 2021) – The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority is pleased to honor all United States military personnel, including those once again in active duty, veterans who have been honorably discharged and retired veterans, with free passenger travel on Veterans Day, November 11,
Tuesday, October 19, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Robust ONLINE Exhibition ''Art for Art's Sake''
Artists Association of NantucketHosts Robust ONLINE Exhibition “Art for Art’s Sake” As the cooler months of fall truly set in, and folks begin to spend more time indoors, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of an autumn Online exhibition, Art for Art’s Sake featuring new works by our artist members. The exhibition goes live on Monday, Oct. 25 with art available 24/7 through Monday, Nov. 22. You may view the eclectic work on:
Tuesday, October 19, 2021And the Winner Is….. Artists Association of Nantucket announces Winning Artists of the People’s Choice Exhibition
And the Winner Is…..Artists Association of Nantucket announces Winning Artists of the People’s Choice Exhibition The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the winning artists for the People’s Choice exhibition, a show currently on display until October 23 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Throughout the first week of the exhibition visitors toured the two-story gallery and voted for their favorite works. “The exhibition featured over fifty
Tuesday, October 19, 2021AAN hosts Winter is Coming Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
AAN hosts Winter is Coming Exhibitionin the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery Football games, mulled cider, woolen throws, bittersweet & pumpkins, late autumn on the island. The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce, in recognition of the off season, it will be hosting a Winter is Coming exhibition, beginning on Friday, October 29. The exhibition will be on display through Saturday, November 13 in the CeceliaJoyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street.
Thursday, October 07, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Fall Museum Hours and Programs
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Fall Museum Hours and ProgramsNantucket, MA – Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) this fall for open hours at the Hinchman House Natural Science Museum and Research Center, as well as various public programs, including Beach Biology Field Trips and Open Nights. Beginning on October 9th, the Natural Science Museum will be open on Saturdays from 10am-1pm. Admission is $5 per person and FREE for Members. Included with admission is a 10am-11am “Animal
Wednesday, October 06, 2021Remain Nantucket to Unveil Sea Level Rise Art Installation, ''Rising Above,'' On Easy Street in Nantucket Starting October 8
REMAIN NANTUCKET TO UNVEIL SEA LEVEL RISE ART INSTALLATION, “RISING ABOVE,” ON EASY STREET IN NANTUCKET STARTING OCTOBER 8 Installation runs October 8-11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly NANTUCKET, Mass.---As part of the Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge, a pop-up art installation will be unveiled on Friday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m, ReMain Nantucket announced today. Through projection-mapping art, “Rising Above” will tell the history and envision the future of the island’s resilience. The installation
Thursday, September 30, 2021New Book Release by Paula Harris of WH Cornerstone Investments
New Book Release by Paula Harris of WH Cornerstone Investments Paula Harris, Author of "Rise Up: A Widow's Journal" This new journal provides a thoughtprovoking guide through the stages of widowhood DUXBURY, MA, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2021 / EINPresswire.com/ -- WH Cornerstone Investments is delighted to announce the publication of ‘Rise Up: A Widow’s Journal’ by co-founder Paula Harris. There were over 11 million widowed women and just over 3 million widowed men recorded in the US in 2020. A
Wednesday, September 29, 2021EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAULINE PROCH LEAVING TO FORM NEW VENTURE
EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAULINE PROCH LEAVING TO FORM NEW VENTURE Nantucket Island, MA – Egan Maritime Institute announces its support for its Executive Director Pauline Proch who will leave her current position at the end of this year to form a new venture outside of EMI focused on serving the educational and social needs of the Nantucket teen community. Matt Sanford, President of the Egan Board of Trustees, said, "We can't thank Pauline enough for her many years of leadership and
Tuesday, September 28, 2021The next session of Driver’s Education will begin on Thursday October 14th at 6:30pm
The next session of Driver’s Education will begin on Thursday October 14th at 6:30pm. Classes will be held virtually again this fall. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) awards Junior Operator Licenses to drivers between the ages of 16 ½ and 18. To obtain a Junior Operator License, teens have to graduate from a state-approved driver’s education school with: 12 hours of Driving with a Driver’s Ed instructor. 6 hours of Observation with a Driver’s Ed
Monday, September 27, 2021AAN Presents Annual Wet Paint Auction In ONLINE Format
AAN Presents Annual Wet Paint Auction In ONLINE Format Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce that art from the popular late-season fundraiser will be available for a day of in-person viewing on Sunday, October 10 atBartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road, from 10 AM – 4 PM. Works may be purchased online beginning at 10 AM Sunday. This special viewing is free and open to the public. Face coverings must be worn and Covid 19 best practices will be followed to keep guests and
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium Hosts a Virtual Release Day
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium Hosts a Virtual Release DayNantucket, MA – Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) for a special edition of its popular Release Day event on September 25 at 12PM via Zoom. This event will be entirely FREE and include a live Q&A with the MMA Aquarium Director, Jack Dubinsky. Each summer, the Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium’s Director, Jack Dubinsky, and his team of dedicated college interns and volunteers, explore the shores of Nantucket and
Monday, September 20, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Vibrant New Logo and Website
Artists Association of NantucketAnnounces Vibrant New Logo and Website The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce that it now has a vibrant and more accessible new website and a fresh new logo to go with it. “We’re committed to offering new and exciting opportunities for our patrons and island art enthusiasts, so we are delighted to present our newly refreshed website and logo to match our outstanding programming and events,” said AAN executive director Courtney
Monday, September 20, 2021AAN’s Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery named Best Gallery in Inquirer and Mirror’s Best Of Nantucket
AAN’s Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery named Best Gallery in Inquirer and Mirror’s Best Of Nantucket Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce that the Inquirer and Mirror’s annual Best of Nantucket has named the Artists Association of Nantucket’s Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery as the Best Art Gallery for 2021. “We are delighted with this honor and are thrilled to be acknowledged by the I&M’s broad readership, which makes this award a wonderful tribute to our
Tuesday, September 14, 2021Fall 2021 Open Nights at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Loines Observatory
Fall 2021 Open Nights at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Loines ObservatoryNantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting Fall Open Nights at Loines Observatory. The schedule will be as follows: Friday, October 8th, 7-8:30PMSaturday, October 9th, 7-8:30PM Thursday, November 4th, 7-8:30PMFriday, November 5th 7-8:30PM Wednesday, December 8th, 6-7:30PMThursday, December 9th, 6-7:30PM Visitors to Open Nights will join the MMA’s professional astronomers for an
Tuesday, September 14, 2021The Island Fair Committee announces a Fall Fun Day!
The Island Fair Committee announces a Fall Fun Day! While we aren’t able to host the Island Fair in Tom Nevers this year, we want to keep the spirit of the Island Fair alive with some Fall Fun on Saturday, October 2nd , 2021, in conjunction with Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmers & Artisans Market in Town. The Island Fair Committee will be partnering with the Nantucket Atheneum, Nantucket Historical Association, NISHA, Maria Mitchell Association, American Legion, Artists Association of Nantucket, and
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Monday, September 13, 2021USS Nantucket Official Crest Unveiling Monday, September 20
USS Nantucket Official Crest Unveiling Monday, September 20 NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the formal unveiling ceremony of the USS Nantucket s official crest, September 20 at 4 pm with free admission and online streaming. The United States Navy (NSN) christened one of its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ships (LCS), the USS Nantucket (LCS 27), earlier this summer on August 7, in Marinette, Wisconsin. The USS Nantucket is the third U.S. Navy ship commissioned
Friday, September 10, 2021WH Cornerstone Investments Announces Publication of a New Book by Bill Harris, CFP®, RMA®
WH Cornerstone Investments Announces Publication of a New Book by Bill Harris, CFP®, RMA® This new book tackles the estate tax and legal maze to provide an empowering roadmap for widows inheriting an IRA DUXBURY, MA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WH Cornerstone Investments is excited to announce the publication of ‘Inheriting Your Spouse’s IRA: The Widow’s Guide to Keeping More of Her Assets’ a new book written by co-founder Bill Harris, CFP ® , RMA®. An IRA is one of the most common
Friday, September 03, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Annual 10 x 10 Exhibition opening Sept. 10 In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Annual 10 x 10 Exhibition opening Sept. 10In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the10 x 10 Exhibition on September 10 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. The doors will open at 10 A.M. on Friday, September 10 and the show will remain on display through Monday, Oct. 4. 2021 marks the 10 x 10 exhibition’s seventeenth year, and it has truly become a
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Wednesday, September 01, 2021Nantucket Field Hockey Academy
*NEW* Allan Law Coaching is running two Nantucket Field Hockey Academies for girls and boys. The Under 12 age group, focuses on introducing each member to the game with the focus being on technical development while having fun. The 13+ age group is designed to give additional support to those players who are learning field hockey for the 1st time or those player who have extensive experience. We focus on elite skill development, concept and game play understanding. Venue: Nobadeer Farm Rd, Turf
Monday, August 30, 2021Dr. Jon Hare to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
Dr. Jon Hare to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On September 1 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. Jon Hare of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. His talk, “The Comings and Goings of Climate Change - Thinking About Cape Cod’s Marine Ecosystems of the Future” is the last lecture of the MMA’s FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. Climate change is
Tuesday, August 24, 2021Egan Maritime Institute presents Nanpuppets on the Tall Ship Lynx
Egan Maritime Institute presents Nanpuppets on the Tall Ship Lynx One of the island's favorite family friendly events every summer is when Lizza and her Nanpuppets perform on the breathtaking Tall Ship Lynx. And the summer is not over yet, so go for a sail with Egan Maritime on Friday, August 27. Meet up at 9:15am at Nantucket Harbor Launch at 10 Straight Wharf for the 10am sail. Registration is required and tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children. To register visit eganmaritime.org/news.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021The Artists Association of Nantucket Announces the Artist & Patron Awards for 2021
The Artists Association of NantucketAnnounces the Artist & Patron Awards for 2021 The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the 2021 Artist and Patron Awards, presented at the Annual Meeting, on Monday, August 16. Chosen by their peers and voted on by AAN Trustees and Board members, the awards are part of the AAN’s long-standing tradition of announcing them at the Annual meeting. The awards truly reflect the numerous talents of the organization and represent both patrons and
Tuesday, August 24, 2021Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium Postponed
Maria Mitchell Women of Science SymposiumPostponed Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association has decided to postpone the Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium (MMWSS) slated for September 23-25, 2021. Given the rise in COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, as well as the U.S., the MMA felt this was the best thing to do since its panelists, speakers, and attendees are coming from all over the country for this important and unique three-day meeting. While the MMA is sad after all of the hard
Tuesday, August 17, 2021Dr. Valerie Hall to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
Dr. Valerie Hall to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On August 25 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by MMA Research Associate Dr. Valerie Hall. Her talk, “Scallops and Students: A Unique Research and Mentorship Program” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. Dr. Hall will be joined by nine of her students for an overview of their Nantucket Bay
Thursday, August 12, 2021Julia Knisel to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
Julia Knisel to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series Nantucket, MA – On August 18, at 7pm, Julia Knisel will speak at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s (MMA) Science Speaker Series. Her talk, “How to Share Local Observations of Flooding and Erosion and Influence Coastal Management” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. Awareness of coastal flooding and erosion impacts increases with every nor’easter and extreme
Wednesday, August 11, 2021EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE AND NORTHEAST MARITIME INSTITUTE TO PARTNER IN FREE WATER SAFETY EVENT
EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE AND NORTHEAST MARITIME INSTITUTE TO PARTNER IN FREE WATER SAFETY EVENT Nantucket Island, MA – On Sunday, August 15, from 10am-3pm, Egan Maritime Institute and Northeast Maritime Institute will hold its first ever Science by the Seashore water safety event. Visitors will have fun learning to stay safe around the sea. The event will take place on the grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Guests of all ages will enjoy fun ocean science and safety-at-sea activities and
Monday, August 09, 2021EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE PRESENTS “LAUNCHING LIVES, LASTING LEGACIES”, A FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD AT THE NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM
EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE PRESENTS “LAUNCHING LIVES, LASTING LEGACIES”, A FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD AT THE NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM Nantucket Island, MA – On Wednesday, August 18, from 5-7pm Egan Maritime Institute will hold its annual summer fundraiser on the gorgeous grounds of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. “Launching Lives, Lasting Legacies” will celebrate both the Sea of Opportunities student education programs and the Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Guests will hear brief
Monday, August 09, 2021AAN to host 2021 Annual Meeting Monday August 16, 24 Amelia Drive at 5:15 P.M.
AAN to host 2021 Annual Meeting Monday August 16, 24 Amelia Drive at 5:15 P.M. The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will be holding its annual meeting on Monday, August 16, 5:15 to 6:15 P.M. at the Visual Arts Center (VAC) 24 Amelia Drive. All AAN members are invited and welcomed to attend. Please RSVP in a timely manner via email to office@nantucketarts.org The meeting will comprise of a review of the audited financial statements and endowment report; annual updates of the association; and a
Monday, August 09, 2021?AAN hosts 72nd Artist/Patron Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
AAN hosts 72nd Artist/Patron Exhibitionin the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will host their annual Artist/Patron Exhibition, beginning on Friday, August 20. The exhibition will be on display through Monday, September 6 in the CeceliaJoyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “Truly one of AAN’s longest standing traditions, summer of 2021 marks the 72nd year we’ve featured the celebrated Artist/Patron exhibition,” said AAN artistic director
Tuesday, August 03, 2021The Steamship Authority Announces Winners of 6th Annual “Sail Into Imagination” Art Contest
The Steamship Authority Announces Winners of 6th Annual “Sail Into Imagination” Art Contest Falmouth, MA (August 2, 2021) -- The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA) is pleased to announce the winners of its Sixth Annual “Sail Into Imagination” art contest for students in grades Kindergarten through 12. The winning artwork will be showcased in a 2022 calendar, onboard SSA ferries, as well as displayed on the SSA’s website at
Monday, August 02, 2021Art Alfresco on the Lawn AAN hosts Nation’s oldest Sidewalk Art Show Saturday, August 14 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. At the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive
Art Alfresco on the LawnAAN hosts Nation’s oldest Sidewalk Art ShowSaturday, August 14 9 A.M. – 2 P.M.At the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to invite the public to its second 2021 Sidewalk Art Show at the AAN’s Visual Art Center, 24 Amelia Driveon Saturday, August 14, 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. Over twenty AAN artist members, each with their own “art wall,” will be available to discuss art and sell their work. The outdoor art show is free and open to
Friday, July 30, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Observatory NSF-REU Interns Present Summer Astrophysics Research Projects
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Observatory NSF-REU Interns Present Summer Astrophysics Research Projects On August 11 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Summer 2021 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) interns will present their summer research projects in astrophysics virtually on Zoom as part of the free MMA Science Speaker Series. This summer’s research projects covered a wide range of topics from determining how stellar activity might affect the
Friday, July 30, 2021Sensual Landscapes
Title of exhibit: Sensual LandscapesDate: Friday, August 6th, 5 to 7pm Saturday, Bench Talk with Michael Rich, 10- 11am. Susan Hostetler Q+A with Michael The last year has been one of his most dedicated time commitment to making paintings. A new path with bold and broad strokes his jewel like palette “My paintings, drawings and prints explore in a language of abstraction, the notion of place. Weather and atmosphere act as a primal impetus in my work. The sea surrounding Nantucket Island, the warmth
Thursday, July 29, 2021Georgia Stolle-McAllister to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
Georgia Stolle-McAllister to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series On August 4, at 7pm, Georgia Stolle-McAllister will speak at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s (MMA) Science Speaker Series. Her talk, “The Mysteries of Fast Radio Bursts and Why We Especially Need Imagination in Science” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. Stolle-McAllister is the MMA’s Astronomy Research Fellow – a one-year appointment funded by
Wednesday, July 28, 2021News Release: 7/28/2021
Contact: Gail Osona Direct phone: +1 508 228 3942 info@rafaelosonaauctions.com _____________________________________________ Rafael Osona Auctions Americana, Fine Art, Pacific Trade & Décor ~ August 7 The Marine Auction ~ August 8 Open for Bidding 692 Lots July 18, 2021 - Rafael Osona’s signature August sale is well regarded for its exceptional offerings from far-reaching corners. The two-day event presents choice properties that range from Rembrandt etchings to Abraham Lincoln and Civil War US
Wednesday, July 28, 2021Maria Mitchell Association Announces New Executive Director – Joanna Roche
Maria Mitchell Association Announces New Executive Director – Joanna Roche Nantucket, MA – Helene Weld, the President of the Board of Directors of the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), announced today that Joanna Roche will take on the role of MMA’s next Executive Director. According to Weld, “While our search allowed us to consider a number of excellent candidates from across the country, we are pleased to welcome a Nantucket resident to this critical role. We are certain Joanna is the person to take our
Monday, July 26, 2021Maria Mitchell Association COVID-19 Update
Maria Mitchell Association COVID-19 Update Nantucket, MA – On Thursday, July 22, the Maria Mitchell Association was informed that someone in contact with the MMA, who was fully vaccinated, had tested positive for COVID-19. Since that time, the MMA, following the protocols of the CDC and its own more robust protocols, has had all appropriate staff members and interns tested for COVID-19 and deep cleaned all of its sites and vehicles. All COVID-19 tests were returned negative. Out of an abundance of
Monday, July 26, 2021Celebrate Maria Mitchell’s 203rd Birthday with the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association
Celebrate Maria Mitchell’s 203rd Birthday with the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket, MA – August 1, 2021 marks the 203rd birthday of Maria Mitchell, America’s first woman astronomer. In 2020, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was unfortunately forced to cancel her birthday open house that the MMA has been hosting since we opened our doors to the public on 1903. While there is a light at the end of the tunnel with restrictions being lifted, this year the MMA felt it was safest
Friday, July 23, 2021Maria Mitchell Association Elects to Suspend Activities On July 23 and July 24 Due To COVID-19
Maria Mitchell Association Elects to Suspend Activities On July 23 and July 24 Due To COVID-19 Nantucket, MA – On Thursday evening, the Maria Mitchell Association was notified that someone in contact with the MMA, who was fully vaccinated, had tested positive for COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, the MMA has decided to cancel programming for today, Friday, July 23 and tomorrow, Saturday, July 24. The MMA is following the CDC guidelines and its own more robust guidelines, taking additional measures
Monday, July 19, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Long Hot Summer exhibition Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Long Hot Summer exhibition Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery As the island heads into its high season and the sun shines brighter and the humidity becomes more frequent, The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to open a new exhibition Long Hot Summer in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Gallery at 19 Washington Street on Friday, July 30 – August 16. The gallery is open Monday – Saturday 10 A.M. – 5 P.M., until 6 P.M. on Fridays, closed 2 – 2:30.
Monday, July 19, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Robust ONLINE Exhibition “Light of Day”
Artists Association of NantucketHosts Robust ONLINE Exhibition “Light of Day” With the delight of longer days and the excitement of summer, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of another Online exhibition, Light of Day featuring new works by our artists’ members. The exhibition goes live on Friday, July 23, at 10 A.M. with art available 24/7 through Saturday August 21. You may view the eclectic work on: https://sales.nantucketarts.org/GiftShop.aspx
Friday, July 16, 2021Gitanjali Rao, TIME Kid of the Year, to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
On July 28, at 7pm, Gitanjali Rao, TIME Kid of the Year, will speak at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s (MMA) Science Speaker Series. Her talk, “The Role of Science and Technology as a Catalyst for Social Change” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. Gitanjali Rao was recognized as America's Top Young Scientist and received an EPA Presidential Award for inventing her device "Tethys"— an early lead detection tool. Rao is also the inventor of “Epione”— a device for
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Monday, July 12, 2021The Artists Association of Nantucket hosts its 2021 Annual Art Auction and Gala at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. AAN is thrilled to hold the event in a live format again
The Artists Association of Nantucket hosts its 2021 Annual Art Auction and Gala at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. AAN is thrilled to hold the event in a live format again. Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is thrilled to announce that it is, once again, hosting its annual Art Auction and Gala at the Great Harbor Yacht Club on Saturday, July 17. The evening event will happily be in person again after the pandemic pushed the 2020 Gala to an online-only format. “We are especially delighted to be
Monday, July 12, 2021Dr. April Beisaw to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
Dr. April Beisaw to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series On July 21 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. April Beisaw. Her talk, “Taking Their Water for Our City: Archaeology of New York City’s Watershed Communities” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. The New York Times regularly runs articles explaining why New York City has “the champagne” of city tap
Friday, July 09, 2021Dr. Jason Goldstein to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series
Dr. Jason Goldstein to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series On July 14 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. Jason Goldstein. His talk, “Closing ‘Vacationland’ to Green Crabs: Research, Monitoring, and Collaborative Initiatives for a Prolific Invasive Species in the Gulf of Maine” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. This talk is also one of the events in
Friday, July 09, 2021Second Annual Nantucket Green Crab Week with The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association and The Nantucket Land Council
Second Annual Nantucket Green Crab Week with The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association and The Nantucket Land Council Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) and the Nantucket Land Council (NLC) are excited to announce the second annual Nantucket Green Crab Week. Between July 12 and July 16, 2021, participate in fun daily events to learn about and take action against invasive European green crabs on Nantucket. European green crabs were first introduced to North America in the
Monday, July 05, 2021Rafael Osona Auctions July 17th Online Auction Open for Online Bidding 450 Lots Featuring contents of numerous recently sold Nantucket seaside residences and estates
Rafael Osona Auctions July 17th Online Auction Open for Online Bidding 450 Lots Featuring contents of numerous recently sold Nantucket seaside residences and estates Come on down to the preview! exhibit, July 15 and 16, 10:00-5:00 NANTUCKET, July 5, 2021 – Notable Nantucket art will share the stage with 18th – 21st century Maritime, American and European paintings, period American, English and Continental furnishings and décor, Nantucket baskets, Asian arts, estate jewelry, sterling silver, carpets
Friday, July 02, 2021ACK 4170 Recipient of SCORE’s Cape Cod & the Islands 2021 Build A Better Mousetrap Award
ACK 4170 Recipient of SCORE’s Cape Cod & the Islands 2021 Build A Better Mousetrap Award Nantucket, Mass 1 July 2021 — Susan Fairgrieve’s enterprise, ACK4170™ was today awarded SCORE’s 2021 Build A Better Mousetrap Award for the Cape & Islands. Fairgrieve inaugurated ACK4170™ in 2016 after using Instagram as a launchpad to garner considerable social media engagement for a year. In 2017, a comprehensive website catapulted the ACK4170™ brand of Nantucket-inspired goods even further. With a classic line
Thursday, July 01, 2021TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas Acquires the Historic Sherburne Inn in Nantucket
https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article116320.html | Hotel News ResourceAWH Partners, TPG Hotels make hotel purchases | Hotel Management | Hotel Management
Thursday, July 01, 2021Rafael Osona Independence weekend auction begins on July 3rd with 500 lots to choose from
Bidsquare presents Rafael Osona Independence weekend auction begins on July 3rd with 500 lots to choose from. - EIN Presswire (einnews.com)
Thursday, July 01, 2021New Exhibition and Old Mill Open Today!
View Email as Webpage New Exhibition Open Today! Writing the First Draft of Island HistoryCelebrating The Inquirer and Mirrors 200th Anniversary In the Whaling Museum, Candle FactoryLearn More The Old Mill is Now OpenThursdays & Fridays As seen above, the NHA maintenance team works to getthe Old Mill ready to run last week. Photo credit Ray K. Saunders.Lean More Next Week at the NHA Exhibit Opening: Shoulders Upon Which We Stand: The Cape Verde - Nantucket Connection Monday, July 510amWhaling Museum,
Wednesday, June 30, 2021Nantucket by Design Spotlight: Antiquing on Nantucket
View Email as Webpage Explore the unique and unusual objects found in a few of Nantucket's many antique shops with interior designer, Kathleen Hay, and learn how a carefully selected antique placed in the home can create a sense of place, history, and culture. Special thanks to Stacey Bewkes, Quintessence, for her generosity in producing this video.View Our 2021 Line-UpPurchase Your Leadership Tickets Explore Items from the NHA Collection(click the item to learn more) Design and Decorative Application
Tuesday, June 29, 2021Atheneum Pop-Up Concerts
Atheneum Pop-Up Concerts. In collaboration with the Nantucket Atheneum, we will be holding "pop-up concerts" on the Atheneum’s Weezie porch on Sundays at 1:30pm in July and August. July 11 – Chris Hanson July 18 – Jason Sullivan and Aidan Sherry August 1 – Mollie and Susan Salidor August 8 – Nick Davies and Ivy Ringel August 15 – Local Notes August 22 – Greta Feeney Salon Series Concerts. This monthly concert series will take place in our parlor at 56 Centre Street at 7pm on the following dates: July
Monday, June 28, 2021Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series
Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series On July 7 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. Her talk, “Dark Matter in the Disordered Cosmos” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. In this talk, Dr. Prescod-Weinstein will describe her efforts to understand the nature of mysterious dark matter. She will provide
Monday, June 28, 2021AAN hosts Nation’s oldest Sidewalk Art Show Art Alfresco
AAN hosts Nation’s oldest Sidewalk Art ShowArt Alfresco on the LawnAt the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia DriveSaturday, July 3 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to invite the public to its yearly Sidewalk Art Show at the AAN’s Visual Art Center, 24 Amelia Driveon Saturday, July 3, 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. Over twenty AAN artist members will be available to discuss art and sell their works in the dappled summer sun. The outdoor art show is free and open to the public. Rain
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Monday, June 28, 2021ReMain Nantucket Opens Envision Resilience: Designs for Living with Rising Seas Exhibition at Nantucket Historical Association’s Thomas Macy Warehouse
ReMain Nantucket Opens Envision Resilience: Designs for Living with Rising Seas Exhibition at Nantucket Historical Association’s Thomas Macy Warehouse on July 2, 2021 The Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge exhibition, which showcases student design proposals for how Nantucket residents and businesses can live with sea level rise, will open on July 2, ReMain Nantucket announced today. The Envision Resilience: Designs for Living with Rising Seas exhibition will be displayed on the second floor of the
Friday, June 25, 2021Summer Program Highlights
View Email as Webpage SummerProgram Highlights Hands on History July 5 through August 27 (Mon-Fri)10 am -12 pmWhaling Museum, Discovery CenterFree with Whaling Museum admission Join us this summer for history-themed-crafts in the Whaling Museum Discovery Center.Learn about the history of Nantucket through guided craft activities perfect for ages 5-12. LEARN MORE In Mrs. Coffin’s Garden July 7 (Wednesdays through August 25)10:30 - 11amOldest House Garden$5 Members / $10 Non-Members See what's coming up in
Wednesday, June 23, 2021Thank You for Your Generous Support of our 28th Annual Dreamcatcher!
Thank You for Your Generous Support of our 28th Annual Dreamcatcher! We're so grateful to everyone who helped make our televised event a success this year. And to everyone who donated. It absolutely takes a village to produce an event like this and to raise funding for PASCON's programs and services - and you're a vital part of that village! Thank YOU. Please scroll to the end of this message for the details of your contribution which will serve as a receipt for tax purposes. If you weren't able to
Wednesday, June 23, 2021Dr. Meredith MacGregor to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series
Dr. Meredith MacGregor to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series On June 30 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. Meredith MacGregor. Her talk, “What’s the Space Weather Like on Proxima Centauri?” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom.Stars (including our Sun) are active, periodically releasing bursts of high energy radiation called flares. These flares can
Tuesday, June 22, 2021Baskets & Bubbly Celebration
Baskets & Bubbly Celebration Sunday, July 25, 4-6pmHadwen House Garden, 96 Main StreetTickets: $85 Light Hors d ‘oeuvres, exhibition tours, and of course, bubbly.We look forward to celebrating with you! Karen Butler and Jackie KupperChairs Baskets & Bubbly 2021 CommitteeKaren Bloomfield, Marion Conley, Marcia Kane, Peggy Kaufman,Kathleen Myers, Sandie Owen & Eleanor Roethke. Purchase Tickets For questions, please contact Stacey Stuart, sstuart@nha.org Baskets & Bubbly Online Auction Bid to
Friday, June 18, 2021News Release: 6/18/2021
The Last Hostel on Nantucket Has Closed (curbed.com)Nantucket Whaler Launches Summer 2021 Collection | State | homenewshere.comWhat It's Like Living in the Hamptons, Martha's Vineyard, or Nantucket Year-Round (townandcountrymag.com)
Friday, June 18, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Frank Swift Chase Awards for 2021 Plein Air Nantucket
Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Frank Swift Chase Awards for 2021 Plein Air Nantucket The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the winners of the tenth annual Frank Swift Chase Plein Air Nantucket awards. A huge proponent of en plein air painting, Frank Swift Chase taught outdoor classes starting in 1920 through the early 1950s, and the core of his regular students became the founders of the AAN. In this spirit, AAN hosted the tenth annual Plein Air Nantucket
Thursday, June 17, 2021Anne Ramsdell Congdon’s Nantucket Renaissance Opening TOMORROW
View Email as Webpage Anne Ramsdell Congdon’sNantucket RenaissanceOpening TOMORROW McCausland Gallery, Whaling Museum Learn More Celebrate Juneteenth - Tune in Tonight! Join us as we partner with the Nantucket Book Festival to commemorate “Juneteenth”, a celebration marking the actual end of slavery in the United States, as Texas was two and a half years behind the rest of the nation in enforcing Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.Learn More Watch our Juneteenthprogram from last year! This program
Thursday, June 17, 2021Cinema Sarah Lawrence Feature Film Debuts at Nantucket Film Fest
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021Dr. JJ Hermes to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
Dr. JJ Hermes to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series On June 23 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. JJ Hermes. His talk, “Real-Life Death Stars: Measuring the Composition of Rocks on Alien Planets by Tearing Them Apart” is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom.White dwarf stars are the endpoints of all low-mass stars, including our Sun, and their high density means
Tuesday, June 15, 202136 Hours On Nantucket
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Monday, June 14, 2021Featured Anne Ramsdell Congdon Exhibition Opens at the Whaling Museum on June 18
Featured Anne Ramsdell Congdon Exhibition Opens at the Whaling Museum on June 18NANTUCKET, MA – The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) presents Anne Ramsdell Congdon’s Nantucket Renaissance, a new featured exhibition opening in the Whaling Museum’s McCausland Gallery this Friday, June 18. This exhibition will showcase artwork by island artist Anne Ramsdell Congdon, displaying pieces from the NHA collection as well as private collections. The exhibit will also include many quotations from the artist,
Friday, June 11, 20212021 Boston Pops on Nantucket Postponed to 2022
NANTUCKET – The Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH) has announced the postponement of the Boston Pops on Nantucket celebration. The event, set to have its 25 Anniversary this summer, has now been postponed to 2022 due to financial difficulties being faced by the island. Next year’s concert is hoped to take place on August 13. The Boston Pops on Nantucket is put on in support of the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. “It has been a difficult 15 months for NCH, and the loss of financial support from the Pops
Thursday, June 10, 2021Steamship Authority continues to deal with ransomware hack, Maura Healey sounds alarm on cyberattacks
Steamship Authority continues to deal with ransomware hack, Maura Healey sounds alarm on cyberattacksPeople can now make reservations over the phone A ransomware attack continues to make rough seas for the largest ferry service to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, which is still experiencing disrupted operations nearly a week after it’s systems were torpedoed by unknown actors. While the Steamship Authority’s online booking system remained down Tuesday, the Authority announced that people can now make or
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Thursday, June 10, 2021New Exhibition Opening Next Week
View Email as Webpage New ExhibitionOpening Next Week - Friday, June 18 Anne Ramsdell Congdon’sNantucket RenaissanceMcCausland Gallery, Whaling Museum July Exhibition Opening Dates Writing the First Draft of Island HistoryCelebrating The Inquirer and Mirror’s 200th Anniversary Candle Factory, Whaling MuseumOpening July 1 The Battle of Nantucket – War of 1812Candle Factory, Whaling MuseumOpening July 2 In partnership withEgan Maritime Institute andLynx Educational Foundation Moby-Dick and
Wednesday, June 09, 2021Summer 2021 Open Nights at the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Loines Observatory
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s (MMA) Loines Observatory is opening for its signature Open Nights programs on June 14, 2021 and will run through August 30, 2021. Visitors to the Observatory can join the MMA’s professional astronomers for an impressive tour of Nantucket’s night sky. The MMA staff will lead constellation tours and guide visitors through different viewing stations outside the observatory domes. Visitors can take a peek at the MMA’s historic 8-inch Alvan Clark refractor and the
Wednesday, June 09, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts By Land & By Sea A Special ONLINE Exhibition
Artists Association of NantucketHosts By Land & By SeaA Special ONLINE Exhibition As the air fills with the scent of blooming roses and the harbor moorings bob with boats, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of an Online By Land & By Sea exhibition, which goes live on Friday, June 18, at 10 A.M. with art available 24/7 through Friday July 9. You may view the eclectic work on: https://sales.nantucketarts.org/GiftShop.aspx “By offering these online
Tuesday, June 08, 2021Dr. Rodolfo Montez Jr. to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series
Dr. Rodolfo Montez Jr. to Speak as Featured Guest for Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Science Speaker Series On June 9 at 7pm, Dr. Rodolfo Montez Jr. will kick off the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series for 2021 with his talk, “Going Out in Style: How Sun-like Stars End Their Lives.” This talk is part of our FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held via Zoom. Stars like our sun will end their lives in a spectacular display of light. Space telescopes like Hubble provide
Monday, June 07, 2021TOWN OF NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS SURFSIDE ROAD AREA SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Mon. 6/7 James Lydon – sidewalk blocking at 21 Main St (and N Cambridge St) for roofingAtlantic Aeolus modular move – 134 Old South Rd to 2 Grey Lady Ln: Route: Old South Rd, Fairgrounds Rd, Surfside Rd, Bartlett Rd, Grey Lady Ln Mon. 6/7 – Thurs. 6/11 Robert B. Our - SURFSIDE ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, 4pm to 2am, Mon – Thurs. The road will be totally blocked and detours will be in place. See attached “Weekly Schedule Update #10” and updated detour map. Mon. 6/7 – Fri. 6/11 CC
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Monday, June 07, 2021Rafael Osona Auctions Kicks Off a 500 Lot July 3rd Independence Weekend Auction Now Open for Bidding 500 Lots
Rafael Osona Auctions Kicks Off a 500 Lot July 3rd Independence Weekend Auction Now Open for Bidding 500 Lots Featuring contents of numerous recently sold Nantucket seaside residences and Estates NANTUCKET, JUNE 1, 2021 – Over 100 lots of Notable Nantucket Art and Fine Art will share the stage with Estate Jewelry, Period American, English and Continental Furnishings and Décor, Nantucket Baskets, Sterling Silver and collectibles in Rafael Osona’s 41st Annual Independence Weekend
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Friday, June 04, 2021Renowned Interior Designer Nate Berkus to Appear Live at the Keynote Luncheon for Nantucket by Design
Renowned Interior Designer Nate Berkus to Appear Live at the Keynote Luncheon for Nantucket by Design The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is thrilled to announce that renowned AD 100 interior designer, Nate Berkus, will be appearing live at its signature keynote luncheon during the sixth annual Nantucket by Design (NBD) event held from August 5 through 7. Attendees at all NBD events will have the option to attend in person or virtually via Zoom. As the NHA’s premier fundraiser, Nantucket by Design
Thursday, June 03, 2021SEASIDE LE MANS ANNOUNCES RETURN TO RACING IN 2021
SEASIDE LE MANS ANNOUNCES RETURN TO RACING IN 2021 Seaside Le Mans – The Race for the Cape Cod Community will return to racing on September 11, 2021, raising money for five Cape Cod non-profit organizations. The 20th edition of the event, which was postponed in 2020 amid the COVID-19 outbreak, will take place at Mashpee Commons. More than $7 million has been raised for more than 50 local organizations since the race’s inception in 2001 through sponsorships and matching funds.This year’s
Wednesday, June 02, 2021RogersGray acquires E. J. McGrath Insurance Agency of Dennis
RogersGray acquires E. J. McGrath Insurance Agency of Dennis Dennis, MA (June 2, 2021) – RogersGray has announced its continued expansion with the acquisition of the E.J.McGrath Insurance Agency of Dennis. Owners Brian and Donna McGrath will retire from the agency; however, the service team will remain in the 704 Main Street, Dennis location. “We are excited to welcome the McGrath agency clients to RogersGray.” says David Robinson, President & CEO of RogersGray. “The wonderful team at McGrath will remain
Tuesday, June 01, 2021TOWN OF NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS SURFSIDE ROAD AREA SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Mon. 5/31 11 India St LLC – partial sidewalk blocking at 29 Centre St (approx. once per week) Mon. 5/31 – Thurs. 6/3 Robert B. Our - SURFSIDE ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, 4pm to 2am, Mon – Thurs. The road will be totally blocked and detours will be in place. See attached “Weekly Schedule Update #9” and updated detour map. Mon. 5/31 – Fri. 6/4 CC Construction – partial blocking of Old South Rd on the shoulder at the 2 Fairgrounds Rd entrance for new bus pull-off & sidewalk installJames Lydon –
Friday, May 28, 2021NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM TO REOPEN
NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM TO REOPEN ON FRIDAY, MAY 28 Nantucket Island, MA – After 18 months the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving museum will once again open its doors to visitors starting at 10am on Friday, May 28. This year’s special exhibition is “Duty and Diligence: Station Life in the U.S. Life-Saving Service.” Visitors will step back in time for an immersive experience recreating a Lifesaving Station’s environment from the turn of the 20th century. Who were the men who joined the
Friday, May 28, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association's Biggest Event of the Season: The Stargazer Gala
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association's Biggest Event of the Season: The Stargazer GalaNantucket, MA – Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) on August 5, 2021 for its annual fundraiser, The Stargazer Gala. This not-to-be-missed event will be hosted at a private home on Hulbert Avenue with stunning views of the sunset over Nantucket Sound. The Stargazer Gala will include food by Island Kitchen, dancing to the music of The Sultans, an auction, fun games, and stargazing with the MMA’s Director of
Friday, May 07, 2021The Artists Association of Nantucket Presents 10th Annual Plein Air Nantucket Festival May 11–June 16
The Artists Association of Nantucket Presents 10th Annual Plein Air Nantucket Festival May 11–June 16.Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce that the Plein Air Nantucket Festival, founded by AAN artistic director Robert Frazier, is shifting to a six-week festival. Running Tuesday, May 11 through Wednesday, June 16, the festival is open to all painters at any skill level, and will feature artists painting out and about on the island while enjoying socially distant painting with
Wednesday, May 05, 2021ANTHONY ANDERSON RETURNS AS HOST FOR “NIGHT IN WHITE” TO BENEFIT THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HIST
ANTHONY ANDERSON RETURNS AS HOST FOR “NIGHT IN WHITE” TO BENEFIT THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY, NANTUCKET Night in White Unites Both Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard on July 1, 2021 NANTUCKET, MA – April 28, 2021 – The Museum of African American History (Museum) announced that they will be hosting their signature event, Night in White, on July 1. The event’s theme, where cinema meets history & culture, will feature the star of ABC’s hit TV Show, “black-ish,”—Anthony Anderson as Host.
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Wednesday, May 05, 2021Nantucket by Design Announces Design Panel Line-Up
Nantucket by DesignAnnounces Design Panel Line-UpNANTUCKET, MA – Steele Marcoux, editor-in-chief of Veranda magazine, has selected the 2021 Design Panel, which she will be moderating. This distinguished group of designers will include Philip Gorrivan, Philip Mitchell, and Joy Moyler. The Panel will take place on Friday, August 6, during Nantucket by Design, the Nantucket Historical Association’s major summer fundraiser, held Aug. 5 – 7 virtually. Steele Marcoux’s design education started during her
Tuesday, May 04, 2021Community Wide Effort Underway to Address Behavioral Health on Nantucket
Community Wide Effort Underway to Address Behavioral Health on Nantucket NANTUCKET, MA (May 4, 2021) A major community-wide effort to address inadequacies in the delivery and coordination of behavioral health and substance misuse services on Nantucket got underway today. A new steering committee made up of leadership from the island’s major health and human service organizations, local government and public safety met today and endorsed the first phase of a plan to evaluate the current state of service
Friday, April 30, 2021Nantucket Shellfish Association Welcomes New Executive
Nantucket Shellfish Association Welcomes New Executive The Nantucket Shellfish Association is excited to announce that Samantha Denette has joined as the new Executive Director. Most recently she was the General Manager of Faherty Brand and brings over ten years of experience in community and business development to the NSA. “Anyone that has spent even five minutes with Samantha will vouch for the level of tenacity and curiosity she brings to the areas she’s passionate about -- from Nantucket’s eel grass
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Thursday, April 29, 2021Nantucket Community Television (NCTV) announces the return of LUNAFEST® May 29, 2021
Nantucket Community Television (NCTV) announces the return of LUNAFEST® May 29, 2021. Nantucket, MA – April 29, 2021 Lights. Cameras. Advocacy. LUNAFEST, the national traveling film festival presented by nutrition bar company LUNA, showcases films by, for, and about women. The Theatre Workshop of Nantucket first brought Lunafest to the island in 2010. The festival is now a signature event of NCTV18, Nantucket’s Media Arts Center. LUNAFEST 2021 will be A UNIQUE 'hybrid' event held on Saturday, May 29,
Monday, April 26, 2021Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard Chambers of Commerce Awarded $175,000 MA Regional Pilot Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2021Contacts: Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce Robin Kirk, President and CEORobin@nantucketchamber.org 508-228-1700 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Nancy Gardella, Executive DirectorNancy@mvy.com 508-693-0085 Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard Chambers of Commerce Awarded $175,000 MA Regional Pilot Grant. “Tap into Technology” partnership will provide consultants and grants for island businesses to leverage technology. NANTUCKET and MARTHA’S VINEYARD
Monday, April 26, 2021Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Receives Grant Funding from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Receives Grant Funding from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) was selected as a recipient of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) FY21 Travel & Tourism Recovery (TTR) Grant Program. The goal of the TTR Grant Program is to help communities recover from economic challenges resulting from COVID-19 by strengthening state tourism and encouraging individuals to visit local
Friday, April 23, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Spring Forward A Special ONLINE Exhibition
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Spring Forward A Special ONLINE Exhibition As the warmer days’ increase and the daylight lengthens, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of an Online Spring Forward exhibition, which goes live on Saturday, May 1, at 10 A.M. with art available 24/7 through Tuesday June 1. You may view the eclectic work on:https://sales.nantucketarts.org/GiftShop.aspx “This curated exhibition will showcase a robust selection of art by our
Friday, April 23, 2021Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Drive Thru Art Fair Saturday May 8, in Visual Arts Center Parking Lot
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Drive Thru Art Fair Saturday May 8, in Visual Arts Center Parking LotThe Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is hosting its second annual Drive Thru Art Fair on Saturday May 8 at the Visual Arts Center (VAC) parking lot, 24 Amelia Drive from 9:30 AM - 12 PM. “We’re committed to offering new and exciting opportunities for our patrons and island art enthusiasts, so we are delighted to offer this drive-through exhibition,” said AAN executive director Courtney
Wednesday, September 16, 2020Nanducket Announces Release of New Children's Book, Ack! The Nantucket Duckling
Nanducket Announces Release of New Children's Book, Ack! The Nantucket DucklingAward-winning Book Addresses Issues like Bullying and Inclusivity, Now Available on Amazon NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanducket today announced the launch of Ack! The Nantucket Duckling, available in hardcover and Kindle versions on Amazon, and directly at www.nanducket.com. Ack: The Nantucket Duckling is a children's book that celebrates unconditional love and self-acceptance, and addresses important issues like
Wednesday, July 01, 2020Coordinated Recovery Marketing by MA RTCs Result in Statewide Billboard Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Gardella, Co-chair MA RTCs, 508-939-0900, nancy@mvy.com Coordinated Recovery Marketing by MA Regional Tourism Councils Results in Statewide Billboard Campaign“With love from” campaign will feature fourteen tourism regions in Massachusetts on 17 billboards over three months Boston, MA (June 30, 2020) – Beginning in July, expect to see billboards sending “postcards of love” across the Commonwealth from the state’s own tourism destinations. Over the next three
Tuesday, June 16, 2020Nantucket Chamber Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity
Nantucket Chamber Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2020 Nantucket, MA — Today, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. The Nantucket Chamber will join the U.S. Chamber’s national townhall event on June 25 where business and community leaders will discuss concrete actions that can be taken by government and the
Tuesday, June 02, 2020Statement on Recent Acts of Hate, Discrimination and Injustice
Statement on Recent Acts of Hate, Discrimination and Injustice(June 2, 2020) We stand in solidarity with the fight against systemic racism. These acts condemn many in our communities to live with fear, apprehension and anxiety that have been allowed to persist for far too long. The Nantucket Chamber condemns these and all acts of hate, discrimination, and injustice, and join so many others in their sorrow, anger, and commitment to action. On Nantucket, as well in other towns and cities across the nation,
Monday, June 01, 2020NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
NANTUCKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Nantucket, Mass May 2020 — Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Kristie Ferrantella has announced the two winners of its annual scholarship program. Winners Victoria Dixon and Mia Lydon will each receive a scholarship award of $1,000.VICTORIA DIXON Dixon is a 2020 graduate of Nantucket High School and will attend Northeastern University in autumn 2020, starting with its Explore Program. She was member of the National Honor
Friday, May 22, 2020KRISTIE FERRANTELLA CONFIRMED PRESIDENT/CEO at NANTUCKET CHAMBER of COMMERCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KRISTIE FERRANTELLA CONFIRMED PRESIDENT/CEO at NANTUCKET CHAMBER of COMMERCE Nantucket, MA 22 May 2020 — The directors of Nantucket Chamber of Commerce yesterday confirmed Kristie Ferrantella, then interim president/CEO of Nantucket Chamber, to permanent head of the organization. The island Chamber is charged with supporting its diverse and thriving business community and promoting domestic and international tourism to the island, where tourism is one of its chief industries. As one
Tuesday, August 20, 2019Karmen Caylor & Laura Caryn Gray Join Nantucket Chamber of Commerce
Karmen Caylor and Laura Caryn Gray Join Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Nantucket, MA August 2019 — David W. Martin, President & CEO of Nantucket Chamber of Commerce, announced that Karmen Caylor and Laura Caryn Gray have joined as Member Relations & Events Coordinator and Member Services & Marketing Coordinator, respectively. These vital positions will both significantly drive member services and relations while providing enhanced marketing for events and other initiatives. Gray will provide
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Thursday, May 16, 2019Nantucket’s White Elephant Partners w/ Mandarin Oriental, Boston to Offer “2 If by Land, 3 if by Sea'' Package
Nantucket's White Elephant Partners with Mandarin Oriental, Boston to offer "Two If by Land, Three if by Sea" Package The White Elephant on Nantucket is partnering with Mandarin Oriental, Boston to offer guests a New England vacation experience with three nights on the island and two nights under the city lights. The package also includes experiences such as a sailing tour around Nantucket and tickets to the Whaling Museum, the backbone of the island’s history. Rates start at $3,398 for two
Wednesday, December 26, 2018Red Ticket Drawing Winners 2018
Copy Reposted from Inquirer and Mirror (Dec. 24, 2018) The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce held its annual Red Ticket drawing Monday afternoon, making Christmas a little merrier for seven islanders. Karl Smith took home the $5,000 prize, with a ticket he received from Island Carpet, and Robert Reid won a new prize this year, a $1,000 gift card from the Steamship Authority. Winners of the $1,000 prizes, and the businesses that provided them the tickets, were Laura McCloskey (Marine Home Center), Caleb
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