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Thursday, September 22, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association to Host Annual Aquarium Release Day
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that its annual Aquarium Release Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, from 10am-12pm at the MMA Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. Join MMA staff for refreshments, games, and activities as they release this season’s Aquarium inhabitants back into the ocean. This event is free to the public, and a great opportunity to learn about the marine animals of Nantucket. The MMA Aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of
Monday, September 19, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association to Host Annual Aquarium Release Day
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that its annual Aquarium Release Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, from 10am-12pm at the MMA Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. Join MMA staff for refreshments, games, and activities as they release this season’s Aquarium inhabitants back into the ocean. This event is free to the public, and a great opportunity to learn about the marine animals of Nantucket. The MMA Aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of
Friday, September 16, 2022NHA Hosts Old Mill Anniversary Celebration: Offering a Fall Community-Focused Program for Families
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) welcomes the community to learn about one of Nantucket’s most iconic historic landmarks and the history of harvest season on the island. The program will also celebrate the 125th anniversary since the organization purchased the Old Mill in 1897. Admission to the celebration will be FREE for all. This program will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 11 am-4 pm at the Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street. “The NHA is thrilled to offer this festive and educational program
Friday, September 16, 2022NHA Announces Holiday Festival Dates: The NHA’s Largest Community-Focused Events of the Season
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the 24th annual Festival of Wreaths from November 19–26 and the 29th annual Festival of Trees on December 2–31, on display at the Whaling Museum, offering FREE admission to both festivals for NHA members and island residents. These events underscore the NHA’s commitment to the community and celebrate Nantucket’s history as a community built on the talent, skill, and creativity of its members. The Festival of Wreaths will continue its tradition of
Friday, September 16, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Fall Hours and Programs
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), your portal to Nantucket’s Natural world, announces its schedule for another fall full of science education, research, and exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island through its award-wining programs, events, and properties.Fall Hours Updated hours for MMA properties are listed below. Aquarium (28 Washington Street): Friday-Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PMHinchman House Natural Science Museum (7 Milk Street): Friday-Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PMHistoric Mitchell
Friday, September 16, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Celebrates the 175th Anniversary of Maria Mitchell’s Comet Discovery
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces the upcoming 175th anniversary of Maria Mitchell’s discovery, a comet that was subsequently named C1847V1, on October 1. The MMA staff is marking this anniversary with a limited-edition baseball cap with the name of the comet, which will be available for purchase online, as well as a private party for donors and members at the Loines Observatory on the anniversary evening of Maria Mitchell’s discovery. On the evening of October 1, 1847, Maria
Friday, September 16, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Valerie Hall as Featured Guest for Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Valerie Hall as a featured presenter as part of its Science Speaker Series. Dr. Hall’s lecture, “Scallops and Students: A Unique Approach to Marine Biology Research,” will take place September 28, 2022, from 7pm-8pm, both in-person and virtually via Zoom. This event is free to all. Dr. Hall has been a research associate with MMA since 2006. To kick off Nantucket’s recreational scalloping season, which begins October 1, Dr. Hall
Monday, September 12, 2022Now Virtual: Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association announces that its 2022 Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium (MMWSS), happening this month, is free and virtual. This program will take place September 22-23, 2022, and participants can register online at https://www.mmwss.org/registration#Registration. The MMWSS is meant to promote and support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields while also providing hands-on, intimate spaces for attendees to come together
Monday, September 12, 2022NHA Hosts Old Mill Anniversary Celebration: Offering a Fall Community-Focused Program for Families
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) welcomes the community to learn about one of Nantucket’s most iconic historic landmarks and the history of harvest season on the island. The program will also celebrate the 125th anniversary since the organization purchased the Old Mill in 1897. Admission to the celebration will be FREE for all. This program will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 11 am-4 pm at the Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street.“The NHA is thrilled to offer this festive and educational program
Thursday, September 08, 2022AAN Presents Wet Paint Weekend October 7, 8, and 9. Two new locations are included this year for the annual painting festival.
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the event dates and locations for the 2022 Wet Paint Weekend. Running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 7- 9, Wet Paint Weekend offers many opportunities for the island community to meet AAN artists, see them at their easels, and participate in an auction of their works. “Wet Paint Weekend is truly a highlight of the Nantucket arts calendar and we’re delighted to be bringing back many of the features from prior years, including the live
Thursday, September 08, 2022NHA Announces Holiday Festival Dates: The NHA’s Largest Community-Focused Events of the Season
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the 24th annual Festival of Wreaths from November 19–26 and the 29th annual Festival of Trees on December 2–31, on display at the Whaling Museum, offering FREE admission to both festivals for NHA members and island residents. These events underscore the NHA’s commitment to the community and celebrate Nantucket’s history as a community built on the talent, skill, and creativity of its members. The Festival of Wreaths will continue its tradition of
Friday, September 02, 2022New single family home development in Nantucket partners with local non-profit, Artists Association of Nantucket
Capital Hall Partners and KEMS, the developer of Sandpiper Place phase II is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN). As part of the partnership, Sandpiper Place, a new turnkey development of 25 homes, is offering its homebuyers a $1000 credit toward purchasing any artwork by its friends at AAN. The AAN fosters artistic growth on-island by supporting exhibitions, lectures, and educational programs; granting scholarships; jurying art shows; maintaining an
Thursday, August 25, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Annual 10 x 10 Open Exhibition in September
"All artists in the Nantucket community are encouraged to participate." Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the 2022 10 x 10 OpenExhibitionin the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Doors open at 10 A.M. on September 9, and the show will be on display through Sunday, October 2. The majority of AAN exhibitions feature work solely by AAN artist members; however, this annual 10 x 10 Open Exhibition is open for participation
Tuesday, August 23, 2022Nantucket Historical Association: Gifted Naval Officers Sword with Island Ties
The Nantucket Historical Association is pleased to announce it will receive the commissioning sword of islander and U.S. Navy Commander John Franklin Walling, who was lost at sea in 1945 while commanding the submarine USS Snook during World War II. The NHA is collecting the sword in honor of Walling’s sacrifice and to share this island family story. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on February 2, 1912, Walling grew up on island, attending Academy Hill School and teaching sailing at the Yacht Club. He then
Monday, August 22, 2022The Artists Association of Nantucket Annual Meeting Artist & Patron Awards
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the 2022 Artist and Patron Awards, presented at the Annual Meeting on Monday, August 15. Chosen by their peers and voted on by AAN Trustees and Board members, the awards were presented to those in attendance by AAN executive director Courtney Bridges and board president Patty Keneally. Many of the awards are named after long-time artist members, and loyal supporters of the AAN. The awards truly reflect the numerous talents of the organization
Monday, August 22, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Announces the winners of the 2022 Juried Artist/Patron Exhibition
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the winners of the juried 2022 Artist/Patron Exhibition at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery. Mia Bergeron, AAN's August Artist-in-Residence, was our juror. Residing in Chattanooga, TN, Mia has been trained at the Rhode Island School of Design, the Harvard Extension School, and the Charles H. Cecil Studio in Florence Italy. Patron, AAN vice president, gallery volunteer, and chair of the Permanent Collection Committee Pete
Friday, August 19, 2022Building Your Health and Wellness Startup
In recent years, there has been a growing market for health and wellness services such as personal training, health food sales, and wellness consulting. Many have seized this opportunity by starting businesses that offer these types of services, often with great success. If you're an entrepreneur looking to start your own health-based business, a few steps are all it takes to get your startup off the ground.Setting Up Your Business Before you begin the process of setting your business up, you need a
Wednesday, August 17, 2022Nantucket Historical Association Enjoys Banner Summer for Collections Acquisitions
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce it has had a successful summer of new acquisitions. The NHA uses its extensive collections of art, artifacts, and archives to tell the stories of the island and its people. The curatorial staff, assisted by friends and supporters in the community, are constantly on the lookout for historic items that advance the collection and help the NHA to tell new stories. The NHA is pleased to share a number of new acquisitions listed below. Special
Tuesday, August 09, 2022The Maria Mitchell Association's National Science Foundation-Research Experiences for Undergraduate (NSF-REU) Astronomy Interns to Present Research at Science Speaker Series
On August 10th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture by the MMA’s NSF-REU astronomy interns. They will present their individual research projects developed under the guidance of professional astronomers. Research topics include everything from unraveling the physics of stars and stellar explosions, to searching for galaxies in the early universe and understanding the nature of the elusive “dark matter” that pervades our universe. The REU interns will later present
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Tuesday, August 09, 2022The Maria Mitchell Association, Nantucket Land Council, and Sustainable Nantucket to Host the Third Annual Nantucket Green Crab Week
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), Nantucket Land Council (NLC), and Sustainable Nantucket (SN) for the third annual Nantucket Green Crab Week! The MMA, NLC, and SN will be offering fun daily events from August 8th to August 12th to learn about, and take action against, invasive European green crabs on Nantucket. European green crabs were first introduced to North America in the 1800s, likely traveling the ballast water of merchant ships from Europe. This invasive species is now abundant
Tuesday, August 02, 2022AAN hosts 73rd Artist/Patron Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will host their annual Artist/Patron Exhibition, beginning on Friday, August 12. The exhibition will be on display through Monday, September 5 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “Truly one of AAN’s longest standing traditions, summer of 2022 marks the 73rd year we’ve featured the celebrated Artist/Patron exhibition,” said AAN artistic director Robert Frazier. “Historically our artists bring in their strongest works for this special
Tuesday, August 02, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts new ONLINE Summer Exhibition Artist/Patron Online
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of another summer Online exhibition entitled Artist/Patron, which goes live on Friday August 12 with art available 24/7 through Sept. 5. You may view work at: nantucketarts.org/art “When a piece sells, new work will be added, so while the bones of the show remain the same, there is always additional art to see throughout the exhibition. Online works include oils, watercolor, pastels, mixed media, ceramics, photographs,
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022The Steamship Authority Announces Winners of 7th Annual “Sail into Imagination” Art Contest
The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA) is pleased to announce the winners of its Seventh Annual “Sail into Imagination” art contest for students in grades Kindergarten through 12. The winning artwork will be showcased in a 2023 calendar and on board its ferries this fall and winter. Approximately 200 students submitted original artwork inspired by the theme “Sail into Imagination,” which encourages students to celebrate our shared heritage of the sea. Students attending
Monday, August 01, 2022Art Alfresco on the Lawn AAN hosts Nation’s oldest Sidewalk Art Show Sunday, 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 2022 Sidewalk Art Show at the AAN’s Visual Art Center, 24 Amelia Drive on Sunday, 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 the public. Rain date is Monday, August 15. In her book, From Clotheslines to Canopies: A History of Outdoor Art Fairs in America, Kathleen Eaton states,
Monday, August 01, 2022AAN to Host Exhibition Planet Nantucket: Photographs of the Island In the BIG Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the Planet Nantucket: Photographs of the Island Exhibition in the Big Gallery on Friday, August 5, with a festive reception at 5 P.M. Located on the second floor of the Thomas Macy Warehouse at 12 Straight Wharf, the building was home to AAN’s Kenneth Taylor Galleries from 1945 to 1988. “This summer show will feature our AAN photography members, including some photo collage-style works along with large photographs,” said AAN
Monday, August 01, 2022Nantucket Historical Association Shares Accomplishments of Property Investment Projects
This past January, the NHA Board of Trustees initiated a project to invest over $2 million in its portfolio of Historic Properties and other facilities over the next 24 months, and we are pleased to share the substantial progress that has been made within the first part of this year.Some of the most notable completed projects have been the installation of a new interior handicap elevator in the Whaling Museum Candle Factory that began operating last week. Other completed projects include installing a new
Friday, July 29, 2022Community Foundation for Nantucket Announces 2022 Nantucket Fund Grant Recipients
Community Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $300,000 to Nantucket Nonprofits Over the past two years, the pandemic has truly magnified the needs of our island community, and the Community Foundation for Nantucket's Nantucket Fund is here to meet that need. In 2022, we are extremely proud to announce that CFN awarded just over $300,000 in grant funding to our critical nonprofit partner organizations. The Nantucket Fund focuses primarily on grants to the social services network in our Nantucket community,
Thursday, July 28, 2022The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association to Mark the 204th Birthday of Maria Mitchell: America’s First Female Astronomer
Join the Maria Mitchell Association as it hosts Maria Mitchell’s 204th birthday, August 1st on Vestal Street. Maria Mitchell’s birthday celebration is a free event with astronomy activities, live animal displays, research demonstrations, live period-inspired music by Susan Berman, and free admission to the Maria Mitchell Association Vestal Street Museums! This afternoon of Maria Mitchell themed activities will be held Monday, August 1st from 1pm – 4pm on Vestal Street, with the lower portion of the street
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Thursday, July 28, 2022Cape Cod 5 Announces $100,000 in Donations to Support Local Organizations Focused on Food Security
Foundation grants provided to 22 nonprofits across the region, including Nantucket Food, Fuel & Rental Assistance and Pip & Anchor (Nourishing Nantucket) Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently announced $100,000 in charitable donations from its Foundation to support 22 local organizations in their efforts to promote food security across Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Southeastern Massachusetts. $15,000 was distributed to Nantucket Food, Fuel & Rental Assistance and Pip & Anchor (Nourishing
Monday, July 25, 2022The Artists Association of Nantucket to Host 2022 Annual Meeting
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) invites members to attend their Annual Meeting on Monday, August 15th at 5:30 pm. All AAN members are invited to attend. The meeting will include a review of the audited financial statements and endowment report; annual updates of the association; election of new directors; and a review of the AAN’s multi-layered programming. “Our annual meeting will be an exciting opportunity to share the state of the organization with our members, patrons, and artists,” says
Thursday, July 21, 2022Dr. Rich Blundell, Visiting Scientist at the Maria Mitchell Association, to Speak at the MMA’s Science Speaker Series
On July 26 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by MMA visiting scientist, Dr. Rich Blundell. His talk, “Earthling Theory: A Natural History of Story” is part of the MMA’s FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held both in-person and via Zoom. Through a series of narrative non-fiction vignettes on the lives of early-hominid mothers, Dr. Blundell will recount a creative course of human evolution. Blundell’s analysis of the geological, archaeological,
Thursday, July 21, 2022Nantucket Cultural District Releases New Logo, Website, and Event Calendar Nantucket’s Interactive Cultural Event Calendar
The Nantucket Cultural District announced today the release of its new website featuring an interactive event calendar beginning July 15. It spotlights cultural experiences offered by over 40 islandwide non-profits while providing easy access for culture-seekers to find them. Areas of interest include the performing arts, science and history lectures, nature walks, festivals, art classes and culinary workshops. The interactive hub also simplifies attendance with direct links to the host non-profit for
Tuesday, July 19, 2022AAN to Host Sea, Sky & Sand Exhibition In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to be hosting the Sea, Sky & Sand Exhibition beginning on Friday, July 22 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Doors open at 10 AM. “As the island embraces all the wonderful aspects of summer with the overflowing window boxes, gardens full of color, wild flowers running wild, the smell of the sea and the warmth of the sand, we thought this title for a mid-season show made perfect sense,” said gallery director Peter J.
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Friday, July 15, 2022MMA Hosts ''Shark Week''
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) as it hosts its very own Shark Week! The MMA will be offering special Shark Week inspired events throughout the week of July 25th with visiting scientist, Caroline Collatos. Izzy Gaw, Natural Science Museum Director says, “We are so excited to share Caroline’s shark education expertise with Nantucket.” Collatos is a shark scientist and PhD student at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium and UMass Boston. Interested in
Thursday, July 14, 2022MMA & AAN to Host Community Collage Day
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) and Artists Association of Nantucket this Saturday, July 16th, as we host Community Collage Day with artist-in-residence, Danny O’Connor. We will be collaging with our impressive 100 year collection of National Geographic Magazines. Maria Mitchell’s brother, Henry Mitchell, was one of the founders of National Geographic in 1888. Danny O’Connor says, “Collage is a super fun way to create spontaneously, it’s even more fun with a group of other curious
Friday, July 08, 2022Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association's Biggest Event of the Season: The Stargazer Gala
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) on August 4, 2022 for its annual fundraiser, The Stargazer Gala. Hosted at a private home overlooking Nantucket Sound, this not-to-be missed event showcases the beautiful land, sky, and sea of Nantucket Island. Joanna Roche, The Maria Mitchell Association’s Executive Director says, “We look forward to hosting the island community and sharing the vision for our future, and are grateful for the work of our Gala Committee and the generous support of our
Thursday, July 07, 2022Artists Association of Nantucket Gala Auction in ONLINE Format
As an added perk for those not able to attend our sold-out annual summer Gala in person, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is inviting members of the community far and wide, to enjoy the fabulous art and great prices in a companion silent auction to our Gala and Live Auction on July 16. Online bidding will begin on Friday, July 15, at 6 A.M. and bidding will end Monday, July 18, at 5 P.M. sharp. Bid now, bid often, and please share this online auction with your friends. For the third straight
Thursday, July 07, 2022MMA Launches New Astrophotography Program
Join Nantucket's own Charity Grace Mofsen and the MMA's Telescope Engineer and Astronomer, Gary Walker, for an exciting dive into the world of astrophotography. Astrophotography is the use of photography in astronomy – the photographing of celestial objects and phenomena. Besides being able to record the details of extended objects such as the Moon, Sun, and planets, modern astrophotography has the ability to image objects invisible to the human eye such as dim stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Classes will
Wednesday, July 06, 2022Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska of the University of California, Santa Cruz to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series
On July 12 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. Xavier J. Prochaska of the University of California, Santa Cruz. His talk, “From the Stars to the Sea: Accelerating Discoveries in Science with Artificial Intelligence” is part of the MMA’s FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held both in-person and via Zoom. Advances in artificial intelligence are impacting many aspects of our daily lives – from movie and music selection to security and
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Tuesday, July 05, 2022MMA Welcomes Danny O’Connor as its Artist in Residence
The Maria Mitchell Association is pleased to welcome Danny O’Connor as its artist in residence. Danny O will be working in collaboration with the MMA to create art pieces and organize programming during the coming months. Joanna Roche, The Maria Mitchell Association’s Executive Director says, “We look forward to welcoming Danny O at the MMA and can’t wait to see how the island and legacy of Maria Mitchell inspires his art.” As a mixed media artist, Danny O is often working in collaboration with others on
Friday, July 01, 2022Summer Programs at Egan Maritime's Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Egan Maritime Institute’s Annual Launching Lives, Lasting Legacies Fundraiser in on July 14 th at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum from 5pm – 7pm. Egan Maritime Institute’s mission is to preserve and celebrate the Island’s seafaring heritage. The Launching Lives, Lasting Legacies cocktail party celebrates all of Egan Maritime’s programs, with a special focus on our educational arm: Sea of Opportunities. Sea of Opportunities is a diverse offering of education and outreach programs available to every
Wednesday, June 29, 2022Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium: A Different Kind of Women in STEM Meeting
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association will host its second in-person Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium (MMWSS) at the Babson Executive Conference Center in Babson Park, MA from Thursday, September 22 to Saturday, September 24, 2022. The MMWSS is meant to promote and support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields while also providing hands-on, intimate spaces for attendees to come together to create real-world solutions that can be taken back to
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
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
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, 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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