The whole greater than the sum of its art
Nantucket Artists' Association exhibit "Collaboration" to combine works by different artists
BY PANOS KAKAVIATOS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      Anew Artists' Association of Nantucket exhibit opening Friday will transform works from different artists into new, cohesive art forms - a first for the association.
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Under The Eaves
English-style lean-to is carefully restored over past decade
BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER
      Elizabeth Hillger takes her role as owner of a 17th century Nantucket home very seriously. In fact, rather than consider herself as simply a homeowner, Hillger views herself as a steward whose duty is to preserve and protect the architectural and historical integrity of 139 Main St. to the best o...
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Your Wine
THE PRICE OF WINE
By Leslie-Ann Sheppard
      I've read several articles recently in magazines and newspapers about restaurant and retail wine prices. One was titled, 'How to Combat an Overpriced Wine List.' Some of these articles have spawned consumer letters-- a few defending wine lists, others chiming in on the injustices of wine prices.
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Hughes returns, will perform with Gokh Bi System
      Maeve Hughes, an R&B/Soul singer, pianist and composer formerly of Nantucket, and Gokh Bi System (pronounced Go-Bee), emerging leaders of African Hip Hop from Senegal, will play the Muse on Friday, Sept. 28 at 9 p.m. as part of the Nantucket Art Council's Arts Festival.
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Sterk unveils new murals
      Audrey Sterk will launch an innovative line of limited edition mural & patterned wall coverings inspired by Nantucket thi Tuesday, Sept. 25 5:30 - 7 p.m.at the Preservaion Institute. The meet and greet is by invitation only. The new murals are an extension of Sterk's decorative painting business,...
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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 v...
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Media you can Trust
      BOOKS Mitchell's Book Corner 54 Main Street, 228-1080 "Dr. Johnson's Doorknob and Other Significant Parts Of Great Men's Houses" by Liz Workman What do Edgar Allan Poe's bed, Sigmund Freud's ashtray and Charles Dickens' mirror have in common? Can it be said that behind every great man is...
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reel to reel
Now playing on Nantucket
      "Balls of Fury" (Rated PG-13 for crude and sex-related humor, and for language; 90 min.) Part Hamlet, part Gladiator, and a touch of "Karate Kid", "Balls of Fury" bounces you into the world of extreme ping-pong.
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Just For Kids
ARRGH! AVAST ME HEARTIES!
by Lucretia Voigt
      Kids love funny voices and new languages. Pig Latin can keep a child busy and entertained during a 12-hour ride to Kentucky - I know, I've used it, and my son Cooper is really good at it! My son Holbrook will sit for hours while I read "Good Morning, Digger!
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Pet Tracks
THE GERIATRIC CAT
Jan Jaeger
      Along-time family friend was here this past week, and during her visit we had many trips down memory lane. Since our pets are part of our family lore, fond reminiscences included our cats as kittens and other life events where they have been involved. But I found that, where my cats' ages are conc...
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