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6 JULY
7:30 a.m. Weekday Liturgy Monday through Friday. St. Mary- Our Lady of the Isle.
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.
9 to 10:50 a.m. Ice Works Clinic Wednesday through Friday. Nantucket Ice. 228-2516
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 228-1387 information.
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 to 10:20 a.m. Toddler Time Storytime for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MMA Aquarium Open Monday - Saturday. 28 Washington Street. For more information call 228-5387. Admission: Adults $5, Children $4, Members -free. Museum Pass: Adults $15, Children $10, Members -free.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bird's Eye View of Nantucket Church tower open to visitors Monday through Saturday. First Congregational Church & Old North Vestry, 62 Centre Street. Weather permitting. No public restrooms available.
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., 508-228-0916.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibition 5 Annual Juried Show -AAN Gallery Daily This exhibition is sponsored by Parchment and Lady Bird Lingerie. Runs through July 11th. AAN Gallery, 19 Washington Street. 228-0294
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 3 p.m. African Meeting House on Nantucket Open Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sun. 1-3 p.m. Admission $3.00. York & Pleasant Street
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 Oct. 10, 2005. Co-sponsored by Nantucket Bank, Windwalker Real Estate and generous donors. The Coffin School, 4 Winter Street. For more information call: 228-2505.
12 Noon Rotary Luncheon Rotary luncheon meeting for members at Faregrounds. Patrick Atkinson, guest speaker, Founder/Director God's Child Project in Guatemala.
1 to 1:20 p.m. Laughing Club of Nantucket Wednesdays 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. 508-228-3405 for more information.
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Writer's workshop Wednesdays Writing workshop with Judy Shure focusing on memoir writing. "No life should go unrecorded." Call 508-228-4490 for more information. Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. Ext.
2 to 3:50 p.m. SKATZE Figure Skating Camp Wednesday through Friday Nantucket Ice. 228-2516.
4 p.m. Registration - U.S. Coast Guard Boating Skills & Seamanship (CORE) (BS&S) Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Open to the public. For questions or more information call 228-1154 or 228-4158, Coast Guard Auxiliary Instructors. Materials Needed: Notebook, pen, and pencil. Great Harbor Yacht Club at Dockside, Grey Lady Marine Building.
5:30 p.m. The Other Islanders Reception FONA and Spinner Publishing reception for author Dr. Frances Ruley Karttunen, author of "The Other Islanders: People Who Pulled Nantucket's Oars." The book will go on sale to the public on Saturday at the Book Festival. The Great Hall
5:30 to 7 p.m. Patrick Atkinson, Founder God's Child Project Welcome Home to high school service team to Guatemala and interested your, parents, families and adults. Coffin School
7 p.m. Nantucket Children's Theatre Nantucket Children's Theatre is performing Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Performances are Wednesday's and Thursday's July 6- Aug 18th, at 7pm. Mary P Walker High School Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for an adult, $6 for a child 2-11, available at the door.
7 p.m. Maria Mitchell Association- Slideshow presentation of 2005 Galapagos Islands trip The presentation will be held at the Hinchman House at the corner of Milk Street and Vestal Street. Admission: $5, free for members of the Association. For more information contact the Maria Mitchell Association at 508-228-9198 or Dr. Bob Kennedy at 228-1782.
7, 8:15 & 9:30 p.m. Summer Rec League Nantucket Ice, 228-2516.
THURSDAY 7 JULY
6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Body Sculpting and Toning Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 week summer special at Nantucket Krav Maga. Start your morning off right stretching and toning. Exercise with medicine balls, exercise balls, and light weights. Class is limited. Registration required. Call for more information. 508-325-5587, 57 Meadowview Dr.
7:30 a.m. Weekday Liturgy Monday through Friday. St. Mary- Our Lady of the Isle.
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ice Works Hockey Clinic Private 3 day clinic, limited enrollment. Call Nantucket Ice for more information 508-228-2516
9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday Morning Parents Drop-in. Childcare provided . Call 228-7285 ext., 1571 for more info. St. Paul's Parish House.
10 a.m. Architecture Walking Tour Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. See Wednesday listing.
10 to 10:30 a.m. Music with Mollie Glazer Music program for children 2-6 years of age. Free admission. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children
11 to 11:45 a.m. Story and Craft 4+ years. Each program features a folk tale with a related craft project. Projects are completed during the program time and are ready to take home. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. African Meeting House on Nantucket Open Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sun. 1-3 p.m. Admission $3.00. York & Pleasant Street
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Art Colony on Nantucket: 60 Years of Contemporary Art Daily See Wednesday listing for more information.
12 p.m. Noonday Concert The Noonday Concert series will be held as usual at the Unitarian Church this summer, featuring musicians from Nantucket and special guests from off-island. Suggested donation is $5 at the door.
2 to 3:50 p.m. SKATZE Figure Skating Camp Wednesday through Friday Nantucket Ice. 228-2516
7 p.m. St. Paul's Church 2005 Annual Dinner Auction Cocktails at 6:00 pm. Auction and Summer Dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $125 per person. All proceeds to benefit St. Paul's Church in Nantucket. Please call St. Paul's, 228-0916 for tickets and/or more information.Under the Tent at 20 Fair Street
7 p.m. Nantucket Children's Theatre See Wednesday listing.
8 p.m. "The Cambridge Illustrated History of China" The Nantucket Atheneum presents Professor Patricia EBREY, author of "The Cambridge Illustrated History of China,"who will deliver a lecture, "Pondering China's Size." This is the first in a series oflectures on "China" as part of the Geschke Lecture Series. The Great Hall. Admission is free.
FRIDAY 8 JULY
7:30 a.m. Weekday Liturgy Monday through Friday. St. Mary- Our Lady of the Isle.
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.
9 to 10:50 a.m. Ice Works Clinic Wednesday through Friday. Nantucket Ice. 508-228-2516
10 to 10:30 a.m. Cosmic Creations Art and Science program for preschool children, ages 3-5, with educator Melanie Hajjar. Free admission. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibition 5 Annual Juried Show -AAN Gallery Daily See Wednesday listing for more information.
11 to 11:45 a.m. Author Visit - Chuck Veneziano 3+ years. Author of My Time on Nantucket, Chuck Veneziano will give a presentation, answer questions, and sign copies of his book. Books available to purchase on site. Free admission. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children
6 & 7:15pm Susan Salidor and Mollie Glazer Family night. Susan is a Chicago-based singer and songwriter of music for children and their families. Her heartfelt and original music has entertained and inspired scores of appreciative listeners around the world. She will be performing with local cellist, performer and teacher Mollie Glazer. Free tickets for limited seating available beginning July 2nd at the Weezie Library. Call 228-1110. Atheneum Great Hall
7:30 p.m. FONA Meet the Authors Reception An opportunity to meet many of the Nantucket authors who will participate in the Book Festival, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the garden at Moors End, 19 Pleasant Street, $50 per person. Tickets available a the atheneum Box Office and at the door.
8 p.m. Geschke Lecture Series- David McCullough, "1776." The Nantucket Atheneum is proud to present the Geschke Lecture Series, a program that will support continuing lectures on topics of cultural and intellectual importance. The first two topics are "Ideals of a Nation" and "China." Both series will consist of five lectures scheduled for July and This week features David McCullough, "1776." Nantucket High School, Admission: $25. Tickets available at the Atheneum Box Office starting July 1 and at the door. 228-1110
SATURDAY 9 JULY
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friends of Nantucket Atheneum Book Festival Used book sale, autographed books by local authors, panel discussion and children's entertainment: 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. - Mark the Magician; 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. - Storyteller Vicki Summers. Free admission. All ages welcome. Atheneum Garden on India Street, rain or shine.
10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Creative Movement 2-3 years. Creative Movement with Marjory Trott. Free admission. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. African Meeting House on Nantucket Open Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sun. 1-3 p.m. Admission $3.00. York & Pleasant Street
5 p.m. Mass- Vigil St. Mary - Our Lady of the Isle, 3 Federal Street
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., 508-228-0916.
8 p.m. "The Cambridge Illustrated History of China" The Nantucket Atheneum presents Professor Patricia EBREY, author of "The Cambridge Illustrated History of China,"who will deliver a lecture, "Pondering China's Size." This is the first in a series oflectures on "China" as part of the Geschke Lecture Series. The Great Hall. Admission is free.
SUNDAY 10 JULY
7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Mass. St. Mary - Our Lady of the Isle, 3 Federal Street
8 & 10 a.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Patrick Atkinson, God's Child Project Founder/Director -guest speaker. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 20 Fair St., 508-228-0916.
4 p.m. 27th Annual Rose Sunday concert 27th Annual Rose Sunday concert, community chorus, handbell choir, instrumentalists. Music of Courtney, Biebl, Holding, Horner, Steffe, plus excerpts from Bizet's "Carmen" and a medley of George Gershwin tunes. Donations are welcome at the door. For more info contact Peggy Krewson, 508-228-3732. First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St (handicap accessible).
7 p.m. Spanish Mass St. Mary-Our Lady of the Isle.
8 p.m. Broom Ball A mix of hockey ice hockey & field hockey with "brooms". No experience or skating skills necessary! Hockey Helmet with full mask & Rubber Sole Sneakers required.Elbow & Knee Pads, Gloves & Shin guards strongly recommended. For more info on Broom Ball, please call the rink. 228-2516. $20. includes broom rental.
MONDAY 11 JULY
7:30 a.m. Weekday Liturgy Monday through Friday. St. Mary- Our Lady of the Isle.
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 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rug Hooking, with Sandra Cheverie The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will offer a full array of programs focusing on Nantucket's rich tradition of historic decorative arts and crafts in the newly restored 1800 House, 8 Mill Street. The art of rug hooking is centuries old and one of America's indigenous folk arts. Class fee, including materials: NHA member, $225; nonmember, $275 (Advanced registration required.). Decorative Painting Demonstration, with Christina Wiggins, 1p.m.-3 p.m. Christina Wiggins will demonstrate decorative paint finishes so admired in the nineteenth century. NHA member, Free; nonmember $8.
4 p.m. Moving forward, with Vorce The Nantucket Civic League will host its monthly Public Forum on Monday, July 11 at 4 p.m. in the cafeteria at Nantucket High School. The program will feature Planning Director Andrew Vorce in a continuing conversation about planning and growth. The meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. There will be ample time for questions and answers. For further information, please contact NCL Program Coordinator, Pam Lohmann at 325-0587.
8 p.m. Dr. Robert D. Ballard- Adventures in Deep Sea Exploration The Egan Institute of Maritime Studies is proud to welcome Dr. Robert D. Ballard, oceanographer and underwater explorer, to Nantucket as its speaker to kick off the 2005 Summer Super Series at the Unitarian Church on Orange Street. Dr. Ballard's lecture topic, Adventures in Deep Sea exploration, is a chronicle of ocean exploration as seen through the eyes of one of the most recognizable figures in underwater exploration. Ballard will highlight key events such as the discovery of the Titanic and discuss cutting edge technology being used today to bring scientists on board ships into science classrooms around the world via satellite and internet technology.
TUESDAY 12 JULY
7:30 a.m. Weekday Liturgy Monday through Friday. St. Mary- Our Lady of the Isle.
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 Courtyart at 2 Vestal Street. Non-member Adult $15, Child $10. Member Adult $10, Child $5.
10 to 10:20 a.m. Toddler Time Storytime for toddlers ages 18 - 36 months. Free admission. No reservation required. Atheneum Weezie Library for Children
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.
5:30 to 7 p.m. Cartoon Skate with Looney Tunes! Bring the whole family for cool fun and ice skating with Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, and Tweety Bird. Adults $7, Youth $4. Call Nantucket Ice for details. Nantucket Ice, 508-228-2516.
6 to 8 p.m. Green Thumb Preview Party The Nantucket Garden Club invites the Community to the Green Thumb Preview Party. Original drawings by M.J. Dickinson from the Nantucket Garden Club's book, Wildflowers of Nantucket will be for sale to benefit conservation efforts on Nantucket. Tickets, $35. For location and more information call 257-4434.
7 p.m. The Anatomy of Oil Paintings, with Craig Kay In this lively one- and one-half-hour presentation, Kay will lead participants through the fascinating world of fine-art conservation. With the use of micro photography, participants will journey into the three-dimensionality of oil paintings. Craig will explain what to look for when things go wrong in an environment like Nantucket and teach basic steps in the care and preservation of art. NHA member, $15; nonmember, $20. 1800 House, 8 Mill Street.
7 p.m. Howard Zinn Howard Zinn, historian, activist & author of the best selling classic "A People's History Of The United States," offers his unique perspective on American culture and political life. Tickets are $15 and are available at Nantucket Bookworks, The Bean, and at the door subject to availability. The Unitarian Church, 11 Orange Street/
WEDNESDAY 13 JULY
10 a.m. to Noon Theorems Demonstration, with Mary Emery Lacoursiere With the decline of embroidery as an essential skill for young ladies, painting on velvet came into fashion during the period between 1810 and 1840. The trend most likely derived from England, as it was taught there as early as 1800. Join us for a demonstration of this popular art form. Class fee: NHA member, $40; nonmember: $55 (Advanced registration required.)
NIGHTLIFE Nantucket's weekly source for entertainment events after dark Bands and live music Satellite Dave Matthews tribute band Wed., July 6 The Chicken Box
Welcome to the Jungle Theme Party Dress up and dance Wed., July 6 The Rose and Crown
Live Irish music Wed. & Thurs., July 6 & 7 Kitty Murtagh's
Live music Thurs. & Sun., July 7 & 10 Even Keel
The Mighty Junk Bus Thurs., Fri., & Sat., July 7, 8 & 9 The Chicken Box
Let it RIP Restaurant industry party Every Monday night Mon., July 11 The Rose & Crown
The Radiators Mon. & Tues., July 11 & 12 The Chicken Box
Open Mic Tues., July 12 The Muse Theater and Performing Arts Bad Dates By Theresa Rebeck, directed by Giovanna Sardelly, starring Susan McGinnis, costumes by Cheryl Fudge. Haley Walker, a single mother, is back in the dating scene after a long hiatus. A one-woman play. Through Sat., July 9. Wed. & Sat. performances, 8:30 p.m.. at the Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. The play is being underwritten by Johnstons Cashmere.
That's Funny Comedians Tues., July 12 The Rose & Crown DJ nights Reggae Wed., July 6 The Muse
Karaoke w/ Ken Wade Prizes Thurs., July 7 The Rose and Crown
Stronghold Invasion hosted by ALKEMYSTK Hip hop from NY Thurs. & Fri., July 7 & 8 The Muse
DJ Fizzle Fri. & Sat., July 8 & 9 at 10 p.m. Kitty Murtagh's
DJ Dave Buckley Fri. & Sat., July 8 & 9 The Rose & Crown
DJ Blacksmith and Guest Tribal and Progressive House Music Sat., July 9 at 10 p.m. Vincent's
Salsa Night Sat., July 9 The Muse
DJ Alvzie from 96.3 The Rose Sun., July 9 The Rose & Crown
Airband Sun., July 9 The Muse
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