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Community Events Calendar
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Yoga for Every Body Moderate Kripalu Style, with Annie Kay MS RD RYT. 508-228-6961 or www.anniebkay. com. Building D, Macy Lane, same parking lot as AK Diamonds. Mondays and Wednesdays. 10 - 10:30 a.m. Music and Movement for Young Children For children, ages 2-3 years, with caregiver. Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activitites that teach musical skills. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 24 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, Gallery. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Singing Games for Children For children, ages 4-7 years. Singing games and songs with movement, such as 'The Statue Game,' 'Mail Myself to You' and 'Old King Glory on the Mountain.' Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children. Nantucket Atheneum, Gallery. 1:30 p.m. Council on Aging First Wednesday of the month. Saltmarsh Senior Center. Meetings are subject to change of time, venue and date. Check the meeting board for official postings at the Town Building, 16 Broad Street.
7 p.m. Teen Poetry Slam Performance poetry contest for teens hosted by local poet Len Germinara. Open to all local and visiting poets between ages 12 and 19. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. For contest rules and information, please call the Weezie Library at 508-228-1110. Free admission. Refreshments will be served. Nantucket Atheneum, Great Hall. 8:30 p.m. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket presents "Sylvia" No stone is left unturned, or more appropriately, no fire hydrant left unmarked in this modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog. Mature themes.. Main Stage at the Methodist Church, 2 Centre Street. Tickets $25, on sale now at www.theatreworkshop.com. Box office opens June 20, 7 days a week from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Show times: Wed., June 25 - Sat., June 28; Sun., June 29, at 3 p.m. ; Wed., July 2 - Thur., July 3; Sat., July 5 ;Tues., July 8 - Sat., July 12.
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free HIV and Hepatitis C Counseling and Testing 508-228-3955, www.nantucketaids.org. Nantucket AIDS Network, 35 Old South Rd. Every. Tuesday and Thursday. 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. St. Paul's Fair Something for everyone! Don'tmiss this wonderful annual event. St. Paul's Church, Fair St. 508-228-0916. 9:30 a.m. La Leche League Breast feeding information and support group open to all expecting and nursing mothers and their babies - at the Unitarian Church on Orange St.This mont's topic is At Home With Your Baby. For further information or question please call Sunny 508-333-7105. 10 - 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time Story time for toddlers, ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, Gallery. 11 a.m. The Story Lady For children, ages three years and older. Join Paula Swain for a special story time featuring classic tales. Free admission. No reservation required. Space limited to 30 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, Gallery. 12 p.m. Chuck Colley Trio in concert The Thursday Noonday Concerts Series at the Unitarian Church will present the Chuck Colley Trio performing in a half-hour concert. Suggested donation is only $5 at the door. The Chuck Colley Trio is composed of Erik Wendelken on bass, Chuck Colley on guitar and Chris Westerlund on mandolin. For more information, please call the Unitarian Church at 508-228-5466. 12 p.m. Monthly Meeting The 2008 the monthly meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Guest speaker will be Maggie Conroy of Nantucket and Iowa. She will give a presentation about Maria Mitchell. All members are encouraged to bring guest. at The Faregrounds Restaurant 27 Faregrounds Road. Call Dot Vollans for reservations at 508-257-9858. 2 p.m. Ice Cream Social Bring the kids as NLBM celebrates our ninth season with ice cream, games, crafts and fun. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum. 2 p.m. Beachcombing Walk $10 per adult, $5 per child (members); $15 per adult, $10 per child (non-members) Must pre-register by calling 508-228-5387. 4 p.m. Beach Management Advisory Committee Land Bank Conference Room. Thursdays. Meetings are subject to change of time, venue and date. Check the meeting board for official postings at the Town Building, 16 Broad Street. 5 p.m. Suessical Jr. the Musical See July 9 listing. 8 p.m. A Boat Builders' Gam The Egan Maritime Institute is pleased to announce a fun opportunity. Author and founding director of the Egan Maritime Institute, Nathaniel Philbrick, will host a special Gam featuring two (or more) Nantucket boat builders: Mike Allen and Matt Rives.The Gam relates directly to SPLASH! Boatbuilding on Nantucket, the current exhibition in the Coffin School at 4 Winter Street. Free for members of the Egan Maritime Institute. Non members: Adults $5. Students $3. Refreshments served. For more info call 508-228-2505. 8:30 p.m. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket presents "Sylvia" See July 9 listing. Friday, July 11 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 15th Annual Nantucket Folk Art & Artisans Show A juried show featuring over 50 nationally recognized artists & artisans showing the finest in American craftsmanship. Small Friends of Nantucket, Bartlett's Farm, 33 Bartlett Rd. SmallFriendsNantucket.org, 508-228-1908. 10 - 10:30 a.m. Cosmic Creations Art and Science program with teacher Melanie Hajjar for children 4- 8 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but class is limited to the first 15 children. Nantucket Atheneum, Gallery. 11 a.m. A Private Tour of NHA's Gosnold Center The Nantucket Historical Association offers a guided tour of its Gosnold Support Center, at 89 Bartlett Road. The interpretive tour lasts one hour, and will provide a wonderful glimpse into the private world of physical objects from Nantucket's historic past. Tickets are $25 for NHA members, $35 for nonmembers. For more information about the tour, please call 508-228-1894, ext. 0 3 - 4 p.m. Narrative Garden Tours During the hour-long tour, guests will learn about the herbs and plants and their uses currently growing in this replicated 1700s kitchen garden. Presented by the Nantucket Historical Association. 508-228- 1894, ext. 0., or www.nha.org. Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill Lane. Every Friday and Saturday, through September 27. 5 p.m. AJ Mleczko Celebrity Hockey Event BBQ and festivities, Dorothy Hamill Exhibition and Celebrity Hockey Game. Nantucket Ice, One Backus Lane. 508-228- 2516. Adults $20, Youth $10. To benefit Nantucket Ice. 5 p.m. 114th NHA Annual Meeting The Board of Trustees invites all NHA members to the 114th annual meeting. Roger Ainsworth, Master of St. Catherine's College, Oxford, and Professor of Engineering Science in the University of Oxford, Keynote Speaker: "The Inauguration of a Creative Partnership - the Oxford Perspective." Gosnell Hall, Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 7:30 p.m. Congregation Shirat HaYam Summer Speaker program Joyce Antler, author of "You Never Call,You Never Write - A History of the Jewish Mother." 8:30 p.m. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket presents "Sylvia" See July 9 listing. 9 - 10:30 p.m. Open Nights at Loines Observatory Join Maria Mitchell Association astronomers for observations of the sky, weather permitting. Cost: members free; $10 adult non-member, $5 child non-member. 59 Milk St. Ext. Saturday, July 12 3 - 4 p.m. Narrative Garden Tours During the hour-long tour, guests will learn about the herbs and plants and their uses currently growing in this replicated 1700s kitchen garden. Presented by the Nantucket Historical Association. 508-228- 1894, ext. 0., or www.nha.org. Oldest House, 16 Sunset Hill Lane. Every Friday and Saturday, through September 27. 6 p.m. AJ Mleczko Charity on Ice Lobster-Steak Bake and Auction Dine under the stars with the celebrities at a Seaview Location. To benefit Nantucket Ice. For dinner information, please email info@charityonice. com or call 508-228-2516. 8 - 9:30 p.m. Simon Sargon: Musical Passions Composer Simon Sargon presents a two part talk on immortal composers and their romantic passions. Frederick Chopin is, in Sargon's opinion, the greatest composer of music for the piano who had a seven year relationship with the writer George Sand, the quintessential free spirit of her time. Johannes Brahms had a fascinating 50 year relationship with Clara Schumann, the first great female pianist of the 19th Century. And, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, who was the first American composer to incorporate the fresh, new rhythms and harmonies of the New World, became involved with Ada Clare, one of the most talked about American actresses of the 19th Century. Sargon's lectures will be conversations from the keyboard, as he both talks about and plays musical examples. Free admission with a ticket. Pick up a ticket online at www.nantucketatheneum.org or at the Atheneum Box Office, 1 India Street. Funded in part by a grant from the Nantucket Arts Council. Nantucket Atheneum, Great Hall. 8:30 p.m. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket presents "Sylvia" See July 9 listing. Sunday, July 13 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Family Day Families are invited to a day of activities at the newly renovated property. Egan Maritime Institute, Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 3 - 4:30 p.m. Simon Sargon: Musical Passions See July 12 listing 6 - 8 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing Seaside Shakespeare, Nantucket's own repertoire company, performs under the stars. Free admission. Nantucket Arts Council, Children's Beach Bandstand, Harbor View Way. NantucketArtsCouncil.org, 508-325-8588. 6 - 10 p.m. 22nd Annual Clambake Traditional New England clam-bake with family & friends. Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Rd. NantucketBoysandGirlsClub.org, 508-228-0158. Monday, July 14 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Yoga for Every Body Moderate Kripalu Style, with Annie Kay MS RD RYT. 508-228-6961 or www.anniebkay. com. Class begins May 12. Building D, Macy Lane, same parking lot as AK Diamonds. Mondays and Wednesdays. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum Nantucketers' Day. Nantucketers' are invited to view the newly renovated property. Egan Maritime Institute, Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 10 - 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time Story time for toddlers, ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, Gallery. 11 - 11:30 a.m. Story Time Storytime for children, 3 years and older. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 40 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, Gallery. 1 p.m. & 5:45 p.m. Weekly Awareness through Movement Class (Feldenkrais®) No prior experience necessary. Lisalates, 98 Old South Rd. For more info call Katya at 325-6374 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. Story Time with a Princess In this unique "storybook to life" program, kids will have a blast, as they become the actors and learn Improv skills to bring your favorite tales to life. Get your tickets today at www.theatreworkshop. com. Bennett hall Playhouse at the Congressional Church, 62 Centre Street. Tickets are $12 and $25. Mondays, through July 14. 5 p.m. Building Dedication Dedication of the newly renovated Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum. Egan Maritime Institute, Lifesaving & Shipwreck Museum, 158 Polpis Rd. 508-228-2505. Tuesday, July 15 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free HIV and Hepatitis C Counseling and Testing Nantucket AIDS Network, 35 Old South Rd. Every Tuesday and Thursday. 508-228-3955, www.nantucketaids.org. 9 a.m. Architectural Walking Tour of 'Sconset Sponsored by the Nantucket Preservation Trust and the 'Sconset Trust. Meet at Pump Square. By reservation. Call 508-228-1387. Admission $10. 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Story & Craft Story and craft program for children 4-10 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children. Nantucket Atheneum, Gallery. 5 p.m. Historic District Commission Cyrus Peirce Cafeteria. Tuesdays. Meetings are subject to change of time, venue and date. Check the meeting board for official postings at the Town Building, 16 Broad Street. 5 - 6 p.m. Adult Skate Class All levels. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, One Backus Lane. Tuesdays. 6:45 - 7:50 p.m. Yoga For Teens Ages 12-18. Every Tuesday Night. Tuesdays June 24-August 19. On tuesdays July 8 and August 12 class will be 7 - 7:50 p.m. Taught by Marjory Trott in the downtairs gallery at the Atheneum. All classes are free and all are welcome. This is an open class. All levels of experience are invited. Mats are provided. Come dressed in clothing you can comfortably move in. 7:45 p.m. Shambhala Meditation Group Beginners welcome. Call Elisabeth at 508-228-5121 if you want to learn to meditate but can't make it on Tuesdays. Yoga Room. 49 Fairgrounds Rd., Tuesdays. Wednesday, July 16 10 - 10:30 a.m. Music and Movement for Young Children For children, ages 2-3 years, with caregiver. Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activitites that teach musical skills. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 24 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, Gallery. 11 - 11:45 a.m. Singing Games for Children For children, ages 4-7 years. Singing games and songs with movement, such as 'The Statue Game,' 'Mail Myself to You' and 'Old King Glory on the Mountain.' Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children. Nantucket Atheneum, Gallery. 7 p.m. Chanteyman Don Sineti in concert Mystic Seaport chanteyman and artist Don Sineti will perform during a family concert in the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Free for NHA members, $15 general public. Sineti, a longtime supporter of the NHA, is a folk musician and chanteyman from Mystic Seaport. In his Saturday concert, he will use traditional instruments to share sailors' songs and chanteys that chronicle life on the high seas. Sineti will also be offering drawing classes during the Family Whale Festival on July 17 & 18 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Whaling Museum. For additional information, please call 508-228-1894, ext 0. 8 - 9:30 p.m. Geschke Lecture: Gov. Pete Dupont This year's Geschke Lecture Series theme is "A Country At The Crossroads: Critical Issues Facing The Nation." The series features five knowledgable speakers who will discuss the challenges faced by the United States today. Entitled, "Outside the Box," Dupont's columns discuss current public policy and political matters. He has served as a state legislator, U.S. Congressman, Governor, in Delaware and in l988 was a Republican candidate for President of the United States. In 1996, he co-founded IntellectualCapital.com, a weekly on-line public policy journal featuring the leading ideas of renowned public policy thinkers. $25 admission Purchase tickets online at www.nantucketatheneum. org or at the Atheneum Box Office, 1 India Street. Event at the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre St. Ongoing Events Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings most days at 7 am, noon, 5:30 p.m. and 8 pm. Call 228- 2334 for help, meeting times, days and locations. Black Heritage Trails Wednesdays and Sasturdays at 10 a.m. A two hour story telling historical tour, led by trained guide, visiting sites of importance to the island's people of color. Thru August 30. Meet in front of the African Meeting House, 29 York Street. Donation: $10.00 per person.Driving Tour sponsored by the Museum Of African American History in Boston. For more info call 508-228-9833. First Congregational Church Tower Tour You really haven't seen Nantucket until you have seen it from the Tower of the Old North Church, conveniently located at 62 Centre Street. The enclosed 94 step climb has several stopping points for resting and a museum level with historic photographic displays. A visit to the Tower should only take a half hour, but you are welcome to stay as long as you are enjoying the view. Taking pictures welcomed. Monday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thru Columbus Day. Egan Maritime Institute Exhibition: "Splash! Boatbuilding on Nantucket" An in-depth look at boatbuilding on the island from whaling through today. Coffin School, 4 Winter St., 10 am to 4 pm every day through October 13. Small admission charge for a pass to the Coffin School and the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. English Literacy Classes For those seeking to improve their English skills. Open to all, conducted in English; no pre-registration required. Free. 508- 228-8710 or 228-1382. Lower Gallery, Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 p.m., Thursdays. Nantucket Historical Association Sconset 02564: A Celebration of the Patchwork Village This exhibition features the history, architecture, personalities, and character of 'Sconset, and its evolution from a fishing village to a world-renowned summer resort. The exhibition includes a model of the Nantucket Railroad, oral history interviews with 'Sconseters, a movie chronicling the 2007 move of Sankaty Light, a digital 'Sconset Family Album, a model of the 'Sconset pump by Nelson "Snooky" Eldridge, and more. With support from the 'Sconset Trust and the 'Sconset Civic Association. Peter Foulger Gallery, Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. Thru November 11.
Nantucket Presidential Papers: From Washington to Franklin D. Roosevelt American presidents have been concerned in the affairs of Nantucket Island from the days of the nation's founding. The collections of the Nantucket Historical Association hold documents signed by almost every president beginning with George Washington. In recognition of election year, the NHA will present an exhibition highlighting some of the more remarkable items in the collection. The exhibition is made possible by the generous support of Susan R. and L. Dennis Shapiro. Whitney Gallery at the Research Library, 7 Fair StreetOpen during regular NHA Research Library hours. Thru November 7. |
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