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First unveiled in October 2021, “Rising Above” is a public art installation that uses projection-mapping art to tell the history and envision the future of Nantucket’s resilience. The free five-minute installation is an ode to the island’s adaptive community spirit. It will once again be projected across the water onto […]
Roll into Summer with Sandy Pedals Nantucket has more than 35 miles of bicycle paths that will lead bikers to nearly a dozen different areas of our island. You can ride the paths to beaches, to town, to Madaket, to Surfside, to Polpis, to Cisco, and to Siasconset. Biking is […]
The White Heron Theatre Company of Nantucket today announced that director, writer, and actor Mark Shanahan has expanded his relationship with the company stepping into a new role as Resident Director. “Mark has been a collaborator and director here at White Heron since 2017,” said Artistic Director Lynne Bolton. “His writing and direction are very much […]
Twenty-seven years ago a small group of volunteers came together to try to do something big for Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Led by an ardent hospital supporter, the late Kathryn Clauss, they imagined what seemed impossible: what if we could get the world-famous Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra to come to Nantucket? […]
On Friday, May 27, the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will open the exhibition Asian Treasures from the Billings Collection in the Whaling Museum, McCausland Gallery, featuring pieces never before shown to the public. The exhibit will continue through November 1, 2022. The exhibition draws from the collection that longtime Nantucket […]
Nantucket is a small island with blooming landscapes, beautiful nature all around, and a great system of bike paths. With this being said, this island in particular is easily navigable and enjoyable without the usage of a car. Nantucket is only 14 miles (20 km) long and three to […]
It’s easy to let time get away from you. If you’re just now remembering that Sunday is Mother’s Day, don’t despair. There are options here on Nantucket that don’t involve extensive planning or shipping. And you can support local businesses as you celebrate this weekend. Here are some ideas for […]