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WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early Childhood Center Drop-in. Nantucket High School Room 106. Call Doreen Allen, ECC Coordinator, at 228-7285, ext. 1244 for information. 8:30 a.m. Healing Eucharist The Rev. Joel Ives, Rector, The Rev. Diane Wong, Associate Rector. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 20 Fair St. 228-0916. 10 a.m. Marine Ecology Field Trips Join Maria Mitchell Association Aquarium staff on a fun and educational adventure where every one becomes a scientist helping to identify shells, fish and other marine life of Nantucket’s harbors. Monday through Saturday meet at Washington Street Extension Parking Lot. Call 228-5387 to reserve space. Non-member Adult $15, Child $10, Member Adult $10, Child $5. 10 a.m. Architecture Walking Tour Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays Join the Nantucket Preservation Trust on a walking tour of Nantucket and learn about 300 years of architecture. Tours meet most Wednedays, Thursdays and Fridays through September. Meet on the steps of the Unitarian Church, 11 Orange Street. $10 per person (weather permitting). Call 508-228-1387 information. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time Storytime for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children 10 to 11 a.m. Nursing Mothers Group St. Paul’s Parish House. Drop-in. Childcare provided. Call 228-7285 ext 1571 for information. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MMA Aquarium Open Monday – Saturday. 28 Washington St. Admission: Adults $5, Children $4, Members – free. Museum Pass: Adults $15, Children $10, Members – free. For information call 228-5387. 10 to 5 p.m. Whaling Museum Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St., Monday – Saturday, 10 A.M. – 5 P.M., Thursday evenings until 9 P.M., and Sunday, noon – 5 P.M. Museum open to the public. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Labyrinth The Rev. Joel Ives, Rector, The Rev. Diane Wong, Associate Rector. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 20 Fair St., 228-0916. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Storytime for children 3-5 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Art Colony on Nantucket: 60 Years of Contemporary Art Daily Featuring art, artifacts,and photographs from the Artists’ Association of Nantucket’s Permanent Collection, the exhibit tells the story of figures like Frank Swift Chase, Ruth Haviland Sutton, C. Robert Perrin, Philip Burnham Hicken, Pat Gardner and Sybil Goldsmith and reveals their role from 1945 to the present. This exhibit will run until October 10. Coffin School, 4 Winter St. Call 228-2505 for information. 1 to 1:20 p.m. Laughing Club of Nantucket Certified Laughologist, Susan Bennett Witte teaches the art of promoting breath through laughing. Patterned after the Laughing Clubs of India. There are five others around New England. Mrs. Witte has been instrumental in forming other Laughing Clubs. This is a form of healthy yoga. It is fun and it is free! Saltmarsh Senior Center. 228-3405 for information. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Writer’s workshop Writing workshop with Judy Shure focusing on memoir writing. “No life should go unrecorded.” Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. Ext. Call 228-4490 for information. 2 p.m. Beachcombing Field Trips Come explore our beaches from one end of the island to the other with Maria Mitchell Association naturalists. Each day of the week we walk a different beach. Monday through Saturday meet at Washington Street Extension Parking Lot. Non-member Adult $15, Child $10, Member: Adult $10, Child $5. Call 228-5387 to reserve space. 3 to 3:50 Yoga for All Yoga program with Marjory Trott for children six and over. Free admission. No reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children 7 p.m. “More Tales of Nantucket: America’s Favorite Island” Called Nantucket’s veteran historian, Mr. Robert F. Mooney tells more tales about the characters that inhabit this wonderful island in his new book. Admission is free. Wine and cheese reception/book signing to follow. Nantucket Atheneum, The Great Hall. 7, 8:15 & 9:30 p.m. Summer Rec League Nantucket Ice, 228-2516. THURSDAY 16 JUNE 8 a.m. Birding Tuesdays & Thursdays Travel the island’s diverse habitats to discover first hand the variety of birds that call Nantucket home! Meet at MMA science Library Courtyard at 2 Vestal Street. Non-member Adult $15, Child $10. Member Adult $10, Child $5. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Parents Group In this workshop, parents will find ways to manage everyday stress, set priorities, and make time and space for joy in their lives. Participants will spend time establishing stress relieving priorities and leave with clear goals for themselves and their families. Parents of all ages invited. Presented by Susan Marx, Families First Parenting Programs. Coffee and Pastries served. Location: St. Paul’s Parish House. Drop-in. Free childcare provided. Call 228-7285 ext 1571 for information. 9:30 a.m. La Leche League – Overcoming Common Difficulties Second Congregational Meeting House, The Unitarian Church, 11 Orange St. Drop-in. Call 228-7285 ext. 1571 for information. 10 to 10:30 Music with Mollie Glazier Music program for children 2-6 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children. 10 to 4 p.m. NHA Research Library Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday The NHA Library is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Research assistance on Nantucket history, genealogy, house histories, and historic photography is available. Visitors pay a $5 use fee. There is no charge for NHA members. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nantucket Historical Association The Nantucket Historical Association’s four historic sites, Hadwen House, Oldest House, Old Mill, and Quaker Meeting House are open to visitors, on Thursdays thru Mondays. 90 minute walking tours of historic downtown Nantucket are also available. Pre-registration for the tours is necessary. Inquire at 15 Broad St., 1st floor. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early Childhood Center See Wednesday listing. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Public Skating Nantucket Ice. Call 228-2516 for information. 5 p.m. Adult Learn to Skate Adult Mixed Level Skate Clinic. It is not too late to sign up! Call 228-2516 for information. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nantucket’s Landscapes Learn how Nantucket’s landscape has changed over time and what is being done to conserve open space or plant historic gardens. Instructors: Kathrina Pearl and Aaron Marcavitch. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring Out the Best in Your Child This workshop focuses on the many ways in which parents can make a big difference in their children’s lives—in how children believe in themselves, develop resilience and strengths, interests and passions, friendships and values that allow them to flourish and encourage their best selves to emerge. Presented by Susan Marx, Families First Parenting Programs. Parents of all ages invited. Location: NES Library. Call 228-7285 ext. 1571 for information. 7:30 to 8:50 p.m. Fraker Stick Nantucket Ice. Call 228-2516 FRIDAY 17 JUNE 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early Childhood Center See Wednesday listing. 9 a.m. Wildflower Ecology Field Trip Mondays & Fridays Explore the wildflowers and ecology of Nantucket with Dr. Bill Maple. Meet at MMA Science Library Courtyard at 2 Vestal Street. Non-member Adult $15, Child $10. Member Adult $10, Child $5. 10 to 8 p.m. Free Fridays for Islanders Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, 10 A.M.– 8 P.M. Nantucketers must show driver’s license for free admission. Special performance at 7 P.M. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Public Skating Nantucket Ice. For more information call the rink, 228-2516. 3 to 3:50 Youth Open Stick Nantucket Ice. Call 228-2516 for information. 4 to 4:50 p.m. Learn to Skate, Young Children For new skaters or skaters with little experience. Ages 4-7. $100. 5 to 5:50 p.m. Learn to Skate, Basic Skills Levels 1-8 for children. First of six week session. $100. Call 228-2516 for information. 6 to 7:20 p.m. Rink Open Stick Nantucket Ice. $20. Call 228-2516 for information. 6 to 8 p.m. EXHIBITION 4 Please join us for an opening reception at the AAN Gallery, runs through June 27. AAN Gallery, 19 Washington St. Call 228-0294 or go to www.nantucketarts.org for information. 7 p.m. Film Screening of “Moby-Dick” Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St., 7 P.M. Evening includes musical performance by the “Shepcats” followed by John Huston’s 1956 version of this classic tale under the NHA sperm whale skeleton. 7:30 to 9:30 Public Skating Nantucket Ice. Call 228-2516 for information. SATURDAY 18 JUNE 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early Childhood Center See Wednesday listing. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Creative Movement Creative movement program with Marjory Trott for children ages 3-5. Free admission. Reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Father’s Day Craft Workshop Tired of discussing who should weed the garden? This is a wonderful opportunity for Dads and kids of all ages to spend time together having fun and creating a long lasting memento, a stepping stone. The stone is weather resistant and will make a beautiful addition to your garden or front walk. All materials provided by Bartlett’s Farm for $5. 12 to 2 p.m. Fam Jam Come enjoy a Pot-luck/BBQ lunch and dancing with Eel Grass – Bring an instrument or noise maker to jam. CNC will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon and beverages. Please bring your favorite salad, dessert or chips to share with everyone. All welcome. Courtyard behind the Cyrus Pierce, if raining, rain site at NHS cafeteria. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Women’s Self Defense Seminar Ages 13 years and older. All abilities welcome. $35 / $25 with a member. Krav Maga Training Center of Nantucket, 57 Meadow View Drive. Call 325-5587 for information. 2 to 2:45 p.m. Crafts in the Afternoon Story and craft program for children ages 4-10 years of age. Free admission. Reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children 5 p.m. Mass St. Mary – Our Lady of the Isle, 3 Federal St. 5:30 p.m. Evening Holy Eucharist The Rev. Joel Ives, Rector, The Rev. Diane Wong, Associate Rector. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 20 Fair St., 228-0916. 6 to 7:50 p.m. Public Skating Nantucket Ice. Call 228-2516. SUNDAY 19 JUNE 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Mass See Saturday listing. 8 & 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist See Saturday listing. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Summer Bazaar & Flea Market Nantucket AIDS Network (NAN) is hosting its 3rd Annual Summer Bazaar & Flea Market at 35 Old South Road. All dollars made directly benefit NAN’s Peers Promoting Action and Awareness (PPAA) youth program. For information or to make donations contact Athalyn Sweeney at 228-3955. MONDAY 20 JUNE 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early Childhood Center See Wednesday listing. 5 p.m. First Congregational Church of Columbus, Ohio concert tour Led by Timothy Edward Smith, the noted choir of First Congregational Church in Columbus, Ohio, launches its first concert tour with a Choral Concert at The Unitarian Universalist Church, 11 Orange Street. The choir will be accompanied by organist G. Dene Barnard at the Goodrich organ in a varied program spanning five centuries of choral music. Call 228-1287 for information. 6pm. Open Free Style Mondays Open Free Style for figure skaters. Nantucket Ice, 228-2516 7 p.m. Women’s Open Stick Mondays Nantucket Ice, 228-2516. TUESDAY 21 JUNE 10 -10:30 a.m., 11-11:45 a.m. Creative Movement Creative movement program with Marjory Trott for children ages 10-24 months. Free admission. No reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mitchell House Open Tuesday-Saturday. 1 Vestal St. Admission Adults $5, Children $4, Members-free. Museum Pass: Adults $15, Children $10, Members-free. For information call 228-2896 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hinchman House Natural Science Museum. Open Monday-Saturday. Corner of Milk and Vestal Streets. Admission Adults $5, Children $4, Members-free. Museum Pass: Adults $15, Children $10, Members-free. For information call 228-0898. 11 a.m. Vestal Street Observatory Guided tour, outdoor solar system model and sunspot observations. Tuesday through Saturday. Meet at 1 Vestal St. Non Member Adult $5, Child $4. Members: free. 12 to 8 p.m. Early Childhood Center See Wednesday listing 4 p.m. Evening Prayer Tuesdays & Thursdays The Rev. Joel Ives, Rector, The Rev. Diane Wong, Associate Rector. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 20 Fair St., 228-0916. 6 to 7 p.m. Public Skate Tuesday evening skate. Nantucket Ice. 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Yoga for Girls Yoga program with Marjory Trott for girls ages 12-18. Free admission. No reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children WEDNESDAY 22 JUNE 7 p.m. “Native American Basketry” Sarah Peabody Turnbaugh, Director and Curator of the Museum of Primitive Art and Culture in Rhode Island and Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at URI and author, will explore Native American basketry, touching on techniques, aesthetics, innovations. This is the fourth in a five-part series, “Baskets and Beyond.” Admission is free, refreshments to follow. Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall.
Nantucket’s weekly source for entertainment events after dark
Bands and live music

A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

One Rock Productions

Thurs. & Fri., June 16 & 17

The Muse

Superhoney

Thurs., Fri. & Sat., June 16, 17 & 18

The Chicken Box

Terrance Simien

Tues. & Wed., June 21 & 22

The Chicken Box

DJ nights

DJ Bri-Guy

Wed., June 15

The Chicken Box

DJ Burrows

Wed., June 15

Rose and Crown

Karaoke w/ Ken Wade

Thurs., June 16

Rose and Crown

DJ Fizzle

Fri. & Sat., June 17 & 18 at 10 p.m.

Kitty Murtagh’s

DJ Blacksmith and Guest

Tribal and Progressive House Music

Sat., June 17 at 10 p.m.

Vincent’s