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"OF MYWANT" by Christopher M. Leisher Nantucket Humans have appetites which span galaxies; we are insatiable creatures of desire. If ever we have, whatever the object is, we are still never distracted from renewed seeking. More ...
Growing up in Lithuania under Russian rule, Christianity and Christmas were not acceptable. However, we kept the Christmas traditions of our Grandparents in our home, with our family. Christmas Eve (Kucios) is the most important, and most significant, part of our Christmas celebration. Christmas E... More ...
BY LUCRETIA VOIGT INDEPENDENT ARTS WRITER It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, walking down Main Street laden with oversized shopping bags, rushing from one holiday party to another. More ...
LANDSCAPE OF LIFE by lucretia voigt independent arts writer Several hundred years ago, a whaling captain by the name of Gardner made Nantucket his home. He purchased some houses in 'Sconset, sailed through his career, took care of his family. Two hundred years later, whaling is not a career of choice on the island. More ... for the ARTS record HAY NAMED AMONGST THE TOP IN THE WORLD Nantucket-based designer Kathleen Hay was named one of the leading designers in the world in the 2007 International Interior Design Awards sponsored by Andrew Martin Co. of London. Andrew Martin is one of the world's best known home furnishing brands wit... More ...
PHOTOS BY R. KURT JAMES Theatre Workshop of Nantucket wrapped up its three-week, 12-performance run of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" last weekend. Producing Director Jordana Fleischut called the production "a huge success on so many levels. It was a complete collaboration of the kids, parents and adult actors. More ...
What's on your table for the holidays? Do you have a special and/or traditional holiday recipe you'd like to share? If so, we'd like to publish it here. Email, fax or mail yours to: The Nantucket Independent, Sharon Liburd, sharon@nantucketindependent.com, 15 North Beach Street, Nantucket, Mass. 02554. Fax: 508-228-4858. Please b... More ... SEAFOOD LASAGNA II From Aisha Hodge This is a holiday favorite for myself and my family. It's a nice alternative to your traditional Christmas dinner. Add bread, salad and your favorite wine. • 12 lasagna noodles • 2 tbsp. More ...
Most of you have done your Christmas shopping - I hope! If you're like me, your toddler probably felt the need to help you. Toddlers don't fully understand the whole "giving presents" idea of Christmas, but you can help facilitate this and pretend you are giving in to their desires by letting the... More ...
"Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother's (or to Sister Susie's or son John's or to your best friend's) house we go…." Most of us view the holidays as a time to be with family or friends, which means for several days we could either be a guest or we could be host... More ...
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... More ...
Mitchell's Book Corner 54 Main Street, 228-1080 "A Life of Picasso: The Triumphant Years, 1917-1932" by John Richardson Finally the long-awaited third volume of John Richardson's definitive biography of Pablo Picasso is available in hardcover for $40. More ...
Orange Street Video 117 Orange Street, 228-5806 "Stardust" (Rated PG-13 for some fantasy violence and risqué humor) While sharing a romantic evening, the young couple sees a falling star. In order to prove his love, young Tristan swears to bring the fallen star back for his girlfriend. ... More ... |
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