With the exception of a bottle of extraordinary burgundy that Wine Fest Founder Denis Toner shared with me one February evening at Fifty-Six Union, the joys of wine are lost on me. Given the choice, I’ll take whiskey over wine every time. There, I said it. This week on Nantucket, […]
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Nantucket Music Festival To Return to the Island in 2016
Organizers of the first Nantucket Music Festival last summer knew their idea of a two-day, live music celebration for visitors and residents of the historic resort destination had enormous potential. But, nothing could prepare them for the overwhelmingly positive response they received from sponsors and the performing arts community. The […]
10 Fun & Festive Things To Do During Nantucket’s Home for the Holidays Event
Tomorrow, Saturday, December 13, the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce has organized a fun and festive Home for the Holidays event. Dozens of merchants will greet shoppers with refreshments and special sales, and they’ll give out two red tickets (twice the usual number) for every $25 spent in their store. […]
14 Things to Do on a Rainy Nantucket Christmas Stroll Saturday
So it’s raining on Christmas Stroll Saturday…it’s not windy; it’s not cold; and there’s plenty of fun and festive indoor activities during this Nantucket holiday. Here are 14 ideas on what you can do on a rainy Stroll Saturday: 1. Start the day with Eggs Benedict at Arno’s on Main […]
Remembering another Thanksgiving Nor’easter on Nantucket
As I watch the rain fall today and listen to forecasts for high wind and a Thanksgiving nor’easter, I remember another stormy Thanksgiving on Nantucket 31 years ago. In 1983, my husband and I were planning a quiet Thanksgiving on Nantucket. Our families were hundreds of miles away in Pennsylvania, […]
Part Four: Don’t Leave Without Them!
Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry Treat yourself to a piece of jewelry made just for you! Custom pieces are what Emilly specializes in, taking into consideration personal style, skin tone, and color preferences of her clients. When you buy from Emilly Brooke Rubin Jewelry you know you are getting a one-of-a-kind […]
PART THREE: Don’t Leave Nantucket Without Them!
Haulover Anyone who has spent any amount of time on Nantucket knows how quickly the weather can change, and that’s where the Haulover at 7 Salem Street comes into play. For this season’s cooler temperatures, check out their extensive collection of outerwear for the whole family! Nobby Clothes Shop Family […]