a reminiscence by Tom McGlinn Midday, in a barroom on Main Street on Nantucket Island, in the Spring of 1970, three men were arguing about a 30-foot canvas banner that was draped over a few chairs, and one end bunched up on a large piano in the corner. It was […]
Today’s Nantucket
2022 Summer Theatre Season Announced
White Heron Theatre Company of Nantucket has an exciting schedule of shows to celebrate its 10th anniversary season, including Dial M for Murder, a killer comedy that preceded the classic Hitchcock film and features Tony Award-winner Celia Keenan-Bolger. The season will also include two highly anticipated new works that were […]
Boston Pops on Nantucket 2022 to Feature Bohemian Rhapsody Star Marc Martel
Award-winning vocalist Marc Martel will take the stage as special musical guest at the 25th annual Boston Pops on Nantucket alongside the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, bringing the music of legendary rock band Queen, to Nantucket on August 13th at Jetties Beach. Martel is widely known for his performance as […]
Four Fun Festivals on Nantucket this Spring
Nantucket Island is getting ready for a 2022 spring season that is better than ever! Four fun festivals are being relaunched, featuring in-person events that everyone can enjoy. There will be family activities, picnics, parades, art exhibits, parties, lectures, and gatherings. The fun begins in April with the Nantucket Daffodil Festival by the […]
Nantucket Atheneum & HLO Partner to Bring Human Library Event to Our Island
The Nantucket Atheneum and the Human Library Organization are hosting a Human Library® event on Sunday, April 3 at 12 noon in the Nantucket Atheneum, bringing the Nantucket community together through real conversations had by real community members, tackling misinformation and prejudices one book at a time. This event is […]
Artists Association of Nantucket Back on Straight Wharf for 2022 Season
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is returning to Straight Wharf this April when it opens the Big Gallery on the second floor of the Thomas Macy Warehouse. This exciting collaboration with the Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) brings together two island institutions that share an important history with an iconic and […]
Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for 2022 Nantucket Seniors of the Year
The Saltmarsh Center is seeking nominations for 2022 Senior Citizens of the Year. The award recognizes the achievements and skills of seniors who go above and beyond to give back to our island community. Nominations will be accepted until 1 pm on Friday, April 29, and the Nantucket Council on Aging will select Nantucket’s senior citizens of the year, […]