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In its third year, the Nantucket Arts Council's Shakespeare by the Sea festival has really begun fluffing out its collar and letting out its robes. Headlining this year, Nantucket's own Seaside Shakespeare takes over the Children's Beach stage for three performances of "Twelfth Night. More ... Suzy and Jack Welch are contemporary oracles of business knowledge, which is why Atheneum Director Molly Anderson invited them to speak on this year's Geschke Lecture series prompt: "In this global age, is the United States leading or following? More ... In her career as a photographer and artist, Maud Bryt has made a lifelong study of the clean lines and bold colors of New England Americana. Bryt's love of clean-cut optimism is evident in the series of covers she photographed for J. Crew, and she translates that optimism with oil into a series of paintings on exhibit at the Hoorn-Ashby gallery this week. More ... This Wednesday, August 8, the Nantucket Garden Club will host a tour of six homes and gardens in the Monomoy neighborhood just west of downtown. Busses leave from Washington Street or the adventurous are encouraged to come by bicycle or on foot. Tea will be served for all in the garden at 52 Monomoy Road from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More ... One of Nantucket's favorite indie bands, Spookie Daly Pride, is returning to the island to perform for the seventh year this upcoming week. The four piece band hailing Boston, Massachusetts is a mix of musical talent like you've never seen before. More ... Theatre Workshop of Nantucket has something for everyone this week - from the oldest to youngest theatergoer - with "Moby Dick! The Musical" continuing its run at Bennett Hall and two new shows: "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "To Grandmother's House We Go. More ... More and more people are taking an interest in wine, and there is an increasing number of personal wine cellars in private homes. Is it necessary to store and/or 'save' wine? I am often asked for recommendations on the proper storage of wine. More ... It's a good time to be on Nantucket. Never mind the humidity, the black flies, and the vigilant mold - we have stars in abundance this week! "If music be the food of love, play on." William Shakespeare's ghost, or at least his legacy, is making an appearance on Nantucket beginning this weekend. More ... This year, the 11th Annual Boston Pops on Nantucket concert features special guest Natalie Cole and sees the return of conductor Keith Lockhart, conducting the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. Tim Russert, managing editor and moderator of "Meet the Press" and political analyst for "NBC Nightly News" and "The Today Show," will again host the event. More ... Like many households on Nantucket, we are entertaining houseguests this week. Fortunately, it's family, and they have been here before, so we are spared some of the tour guide chores and obligatory host duties that define summertime in a desirable resort location. More ... The Nantucket Historical Association houses the most complete visual record of Nantucket history in existence. The image here is from our collections, and may be one we cannot identify, wish for more information about or just want to see if people can identify. Many more images are available for viewing and identification at www.nha.org. More ... "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (Rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images; 138 min.) Harry begins his fifth year at Hogwarts as a bit of an outcast, as the warnings he and Dumbledore sound about the return of Voldemort are dismissed as lunacy and chicanery. More ... BOOKS Mitchell's Book Corner 54 Main Street, 228-1080 "Nantucket Taste Memories: The DeMarco Restaurant Cookbook" This large format hardcover contains exquisite photographs from Jeff Allen and others. The first half of the book discusses the restaurant's origins, thoughts on food, customers and stories. More ... Feel a bit behind the Joneses because you don't have a collection of oversand permits dating back 10 years? This colorful bumper sticker ($10) by Nantucket Noose gives the visual impression that you've been riding on sand for years. Available at Nantucket Stock Exchange and the 'Sconset Market. More ... Jill Ker Conway Jill Ker Conway, an Australian-American author, internationally renowned for her autobiographies and her first memoir, "The Road from Coorain, More ... What is Nantucket like in the winter? In the fall? In every season that isn't summer? These are some of the questions nationally recognized, island photographer Cary Hazlegrove answers with her camera in "An Island Life" - a short film of her photos set to music. More ... ARTSTS' ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET 19 Washington St. The AAN Gallery is a cooperative representing over 150 year-round and seasonal Nantucket artists, from emerging talent to seasoned veterans with an established following. Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., with fresh exhibitions hanging every two weeks throughout the season until the holidays. More ... |
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