Nantucket, MA

PDF of print edition January Improve your art in one day with AAN BY MARLI GUZZETTA       A"star-studded faculty cast of characters" is leading oneday workshops on watercolors, woodcuts, prints, Valentine's and Website design at the Artists' Association this winter. It's the first time the AAN has ever hosted onesession winter classes, which all occur on Saturdays. The Saturday workshop... More ... HISTORIANS SPEAK WITH NEW INSIGHTS ON NANTUCKET'S CIVIL RIGHTS PAST BY MARLI GUZZETTA       According to Dr. Frances Karttunen, author of "The Other Islanders," the biggest misconception people have about historic islanders of color is that they didn't leave any records of their lives. More ... Identify This Georgen Gilliam Charnes       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 vi... More ... TWN and NHS join hands for "Godspell" BY MARLI GUZZETTA       For the first time on island, The Theatre Workshop of Nantucket and Nantucket High School are officially combining talents and resources to put on a show - and Amen, I say unto you, what a show this promises to be. More ... NFF director finds critical acclaim with own film BY MARLI GUZZETTA       After hosting a successful Nantucket Film Festival dedicated to documentaries last summer, NFF Artistic Director Mystelle Brabbee has proven she can walk the walk. Her first documentary was released to audiences last November to rave reviews. More ... DISH spe+cial (spesh-al) adj Maribeth Maloney       "Special" has two different connotations in restaurants. It all depends on whether it's used as a noun or as an adjective. In its noun form, sure, the Daily Special might actually live up to its promise: Today the Chef is featuring Pan-Seared Duck Breast with White Truffle Polenta and a Lingonberry... More ...