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Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Nia Imara as Featured Guest for May Science Speaker
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Nia Imara as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series next month. Her presentation, “Interconnected: A Journey Through Inner and Outer Space” will take place on May 24 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. How do art and science connect? As an astronomer and visual artist, it’s a question Dr. Nia Imara is often asked. Her astronomy research aims to illuminate how stars are born in vast “stellar nurseries”
EGAN MARITIME’S NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM OPENS FOR THE 2023 SEASON
Egan Maritime Institute is pleased to announce the opening of the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum for the season on Friday, May 26, 2023. This year’s featured exhibition, Rum Runners and Rum Chasers: Nantucket, Prohibition & the U.S. Coast Guard, continues our series honoring the organizations that came together in 1915 to form the U.S. Coast Guard. The exhibit presents how demands of war, technology, and law enforcement changed America’s oldest maritime military force. With the enactment of
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The Nantucket Atheneum brings its summer event home...literally, with “Weekend at the Library!”
Calling all Library Lovers. On Thursday July 20 through Saturday, July 22, 2023 - The Nantucket Atheneum will host its new major fundraiser Weekend at the Library! - three days of fun for all ages in its iconic library building and grounds, at 1 India Street. Thursday, July 20: the weekend kicks off with a special dinner in the Great Hall, featuring a conversation with David M. Rubenstein, one of the most impressive patriotic philanthropists of our day. This conversation will be moderated by
Nantucket Garden Club Awards 2023 Daffodil Flower Show
Contact: Mary Malavase 508 221-2093 (cell daytime) 508 228-4097 (evenings) The 47th Annual Daffodil Flower Show sponsored by the Nantucket Garden Club, Inc. and approved by the American Daffodil Society was held at the Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Saturday afternoon, April 29 and all day on Sunday, April 30, 2023 with 1,553 people attending. The show was under the direction of Ruth Plandowski, Robin Youngman, Ann Maury and Linda Fraker. The theme was “Seas of Daffodils”.
Community Foundation for Nantucket Executive Director to Retire
Margaretta Andrews, who has led the Community Foundation for Nantucket since 2008, has announced that she will be retiring this year. Under her leadership the Community Foundation has grown to have approximately $23 Million in charitable assets under management in more than 100 funds. One of those is the Nantucket Fund, an endowed fund with grant-making directed by the Foundation’s Board, which serves as a permanent, flexible resource to nimbly respond to the changing needs of the community. During her
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Gordon Jones as Featured Guest for May Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Gordon Jones as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series next month. His presentation, “Lessons From A Bed of Nails: The Physics of Floating” will take place on May 10 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. Using child-friendly demonstrations, Dr. Jones will use a bed of nails, a vacuum bazooka, and a floating bowling ball to explain why our ears pop in airplanes and why heavy ships float. Gordon Jones is the
MMA Welcomes USS Nantucket Cmdr. Kari Yakubisin for Daffodil Weekend
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces a special visit and Daffodil Weekend programming in collaboration with USS Nantucket Cmdr. Kari Yakubisin and her Pre-commissioning unit (PCU Nantucket).On Friday, April 28 from 12-1PM, the MMA will host Cmdr. Yakubisin for a special edition “Nature Story Hour” at the Hinchman House Natural Science Museum, 7 Milk Street. Designed for the young explorer, during this session Cmdr. Yakubisin will read a themed book, assist in introducing you to one of
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts new ONLINE Exhibition Mood Indigo – Tonalist Works
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce it is hosting another Online exhibition, Mood Indigo – Tonalist Works, with art available 24/7 through May 1. You may view work at:nantucketarts.org/art The term tonalism describes a style of American art focused primarily on depicting landscapes, which emphases tonal values to express mood or poetic feeling. “With the arrival of spring and the profusion of yellow due to so many of the island’s daffodils already in bloom, we thought
AAN to Host First Artist Members 2023 Exhibition Here Comes the Sun In the BIG Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the Here Comes the Sun exhibition in the Big Gallery. The doors will unlock on Friday, April 21 and the exhibition will be on display through Saturday, May 20. Located on the second floor of the Thomas Macy Warehouse at 12 Straight Wharf, the buildingwas home to AAN’s Kenneth Taylor Galleries from 1945 to 1988. “This first artist members exhibition will focus on larger landscapes, seascapes and everything Nantucket,”
Baskets & Bubbly Fundraising Event Plans Announced
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the annual summer fundraiser, Baskets & Bubbly, to support the island craft of Nantucket lightship baskets with a Celebration Under the Whale at the Whaling Museum on Sunday, July 16, from 5–7 pm, accompanied by an online auction that will run from July 10-17, providing bidders with the exclusive opportunity to bid on baskets and basket-related items."We look forward to this summer fundraiser that celebrates the unique history of Nantucket lightship
The Nantucket Historical Association Organizes Historic Bike Ride and Earth Day Celebration with Island Partners
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host its first-ever Historic Bike Ride and Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The program will consist of a group bike ride featuring history talks, followed by a family-friendly Earth Day Celebration at the NHA’s Pony Field (10 Mill Street), free and open to all. “We are excited to offer this outdoor programming for islanders and visitors of all ages to enjoy the partnerships and educational resources that our island’s non-profits have to
The Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound and The Black Dog observe Earth Day with beach clean-up
This Earth Day, the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound, the nonprofit environmental group dedicated to the permanent preservation of Nantucket Sound, is partnering with Cape and Islands-based clothing store The Black Dog to host a beach clean-up. The clean-up will take place on Saturday, April 22 from 10am - 12pm at Craigville Beach in Centerville. Groups and individuals are encouraged to attend—supplies will be provided. “On a day when we come together each year to support environmental
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Hy-Line Cruises Promotes Multiple Employees at Straight Wharf Offices
Hy-Line Cruises is pleased to announce the promotion of several employees at their Nantucket office. Those employees and their new positions include: Ochand Lee to Nantucket Ticket Office Manager Emmalesa Blair to Nantucket Dock Supervisor Sheldon Hislop to Nantucket Senior Dock Staff Christopher Carley to Ship to Shore Supervisor According to Liz Holland, Nantucket Operations Manager, “We are excited for the opportunity to promote Ochand Lee, Emmalesa Blair, and Sheldon Hislop and to welcome
Maria Mitchell Association Astronomy Intern Wins Prestigious Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Award
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) congratulates summer 2022 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) intern, Anavi Uppal, on winning a prestigious Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Student Award at the winter American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting in Seattle, WA that took place January 8-12, 2023. At this 241st meeting of the AAS, Uppal presented her summer research on a poster entitled, “Using Astrometric Jitter to Find Recoiling AGN Candidates in
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Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Celebrates International Dark Skies Week April 15-22
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces it will celebrate the International Dark Skies Association’s (IDA) International Dark Sky week, slated for April 15-22, 2023. In honor of this event, the MMA will host a free public Stargazing Open Night at Loines Observatory, 59 Milk Street Extension, on Thursday, April 20, from 8-9pm. International Dark Sky Week was founded in 2003 by then-high school student, Jennifer Barlow, with the goals of reducing light pollution and raising awareness
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NEWS FROM THE NANTUCKET GARDEN CLUB
The 47th Annual Nantucket Community Daffodil Flower Show, sponsored by the Nantucket Garden Club and approved by The American Daffodil Society, will be held on Saturday, April 29from 2 pm to 5 pm and Sunday, April 30 from 10 am to 4 pm at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. On Saturday, April 29only there will be free shuttle buses to the show from Washington Street across from The Greenhound building starting at 2 pm and continuing all afternoon. The last bus will return from the farm at
Cape & Islands Tourism Groups Receive $1 Million Funding to Support Off-Season Marketing Efforts
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) has recognized a strategic initiative led by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce and Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce with a $1 Million award from the Travel and Tourism Season Extension Grant (TTSE) program. The grant funds will be used to promote the Cape & Islands as a thriving year-round destination for visitors, and extend our existing marketing programs into late fall, winter and early
Nantucket Historical Association’s Featured Exhibition Summer on Nantucket to Open this May at the Whaling Museum
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will open a new featured exhibition, Summer on Nantucket: A History of the Island Resort, at the Whaling Museum Memorial Day weekend; it will run through November 2023. Containing more than 200 artifacts from the NHA’s collection, the exhibit tells the story of Nantucket as a summer destination, from the opening of the first tourist hotels in the 1840s to the multi-billion-dollar real-estate, construction, and rental economy of today. “We are excited for this
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Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Lloyd Schultz Student Award Winners
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) has enjoyed a long history of supporting island artists and has been exhibiting Nantucket student art since 1950. In this vein, AAN is delighted to announce the winners of the 2023 Lloyd Schultz Awards for Excellence in High-School-level Fine Art.The art will be exhibited through April 4 at the Big Gallery, second floor on 12 Straight Wharf. 1st Place: Misho Minevski – Oil, grade 12 2nd Place: Stella Marlin Glowacki – Digital Arts, grade 12 3rd Place:
Maria Mitchell Association Announces Astrophotography Program led by Charity Grace Mofsen
For the second summer in a row, the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces its astrophotography program, led by island photographer and MMA Artist in Residence, Charity Grace Mofsen, and MMA Telescope Engineer and Astronomer, Gary Walker. The astrophotography program will be offered twice this summer—one course for paid participants in July, with a portion of the registration fees funding a second, complimentary course in August/September for Nantucket High School students interested in photography and
AAN to Host Two Exhibitions In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of the Eye of the Beholder exhibition, concurrently with a special Paper Meets Pigment show on the second floor. Both exhibitions will launch on Friday, April 14 and close on May 20 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “We are delighted to offer this second early spring exhibition, featuring two distinctly different shows on each floor, each offering a wonderful variety from our artist
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Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Jedediyah Williams as Featured Guest for Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Jedediyah Williams as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series for the month of April. His presentation, “The Ethics of a STEM Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” will take place April 26 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. In his presentation, Dr. Williams will discuss the onus on educators, when handing over the tools of science and mathematics, for teaching their responsible use. Dr. Williams
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts 24th Annual Spring Sweep Art Auction with Affordable Finds
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is inviting all community members to enjoy our annual Spring Sweep Auction, April 6 – 8, opening with a Bids & Bites kickoff reception on Thursday, April 6 from 5 – 7 P.M.in the Big Gallery, 12 Straight Wharf. AAN is indebted to this year’s Spring Sweep Chairs Leslie Bresette and Barbara Clarke. The “Bids & Bites: Art Auction with Affordable Finds” preview party will allow guests the first chance to view the in-person art auction and start bidding. As in
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Amy Hinson as Featured Guest for Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Amy Hinson as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series this month. Her presentation, “Where is the Science in Forensic Science?,” will take place March 29 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. In her presentation, Dr. Hinson will discuss the intersection of the understanding of scientific processes, facts, and how they help to solve crimes, as there is often much debate on where to find the actual science in
Artists Association of Nantucket Announces Permanent Collection Acquisition
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the painting House on the Marsh (1940) by Sue Cory Guenther. Sue Cory (Case) Guenther (1875-1948) was born in Waukegan, IL and began her formal art training at the Grand Central School of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. Living in New York City with her husband Rudolph Guenthner, a prominent figure in the advertising industry, Sue became a member of the National Arts Club and the Pen and Brush Club. On
Artists Association of Nantucket and One Book One Island present: The Soul of the Ocean Exhibition. All island artists are invited to participate.
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) and One Book One Island (OBOI) are pleased to announce the opening of Soul of the Ocean. This special exhibition will startwith a reception on Friday, March 24, 4–5:30 P.M. at the Visual Arts Center (VAC), 24 Amelia Drive. The exhibition will be on display through Friday, April 28, and is open Monday – Friday, 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. The genesis of the exhibition is derived from the acclaimed novel Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts 24th Annual Spring Sweep Art Auction with Affordable Finds
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is inviting all community members to enjoy our annual Spring Sweep Auction, April 6 – 8, opening with a Bids & Bites kickoff reception on Thursday, April 6 from 5 – 7 P.M.in the Big Gallery, 12 Straight Wharf. AAN is indebted to this year’s Spring Sweep Chairs Leslie Bresette and Barbara Clarke. The “Bids & Bites: Art Auction with Affordable Finds” preview party will allow guests the first chance to view the in-person art auction and start bidding. As in
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Cape Cod 5 Supports Local Schools with over $120,000 in Educational Mini-Grants
Cape Cod 5 welcomed local public-school teachers to their headquarters (HQ5) for a reception celebrating the 23rd Annual Cape Cod 5 Educational Mini-Grants Awards on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. At the event, in which teachers were celebrated for their innovation and dedication to their students, Cape Cod 5 acknowledged the breadth of this year’s program, with 255 grants totaling $122,556 to 300 teachers from 83 local schools across Cape Cod, the Islands and Southeastern Massachusetts. These grants,
Artists Association of Nantucket Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery Opening for the Season wit
Although Nantucket hasn’t had much of a cold winter, there are now sightings of red-winged blackbirds, budding pussy willows, and plentiful snow drops; in celebration of the longer days of spring, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce an exhibition entitled Spring Thaw which will be on display in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Gallery at 19 Washington Street from Friday, March 17 - April 1. “We thought Spring Thaw was a great title for our first official exhibition of
Nantucket Historical Association Acquires Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin Painting
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the painting At Eventide (1890) by Elizabeth Rebecca Coffin thanks to a generous gift from Carolyn Coffin Marlowe, in memory of her parents, William W. and Alma Killen Coffin. “We are thrilled to add a significant work by Nantucket’s most notable female artist from the turn of the twentieth century to our permanent collection. Over the last year, the NHA has acquired five works by Elizabeth Coffin to complement the
The Nantucket Historical Association hosts the 5th Annual Flower Power Party
A spring community celebration to kick off the seasonThe Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is excited to host the community and visitors for the 5th Annual Flower Power Party on Friday, April 28, 2023, 6–8 pm, at the Whaling Museum. The Flower Power Party is in collaboration with the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce’s 47th Annual Daffodil Festival weekend and transforms the Whaling Museum into a festive spring celebration. Enjoy a look at new additions around the museum, hors d’oeuvres by Island
Artists Association of Nantucket Presents “Art From the Schools 2023: Junior Artists Grades 1 – 12''
AAN has been exhibiting Nantucket student art since 1950. Thestudent show will be on display in the Big Gallery upstairs at 12 Straight Wharf starting on March 28. Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce that starting on Tuesday, March 28, student art will be featured in the Big Gallery, upstairs on the second floor of the Thomas Macy Warehouse, 12 Straight Wharf. All island students are invited to showcase their work from March 28 – April 4. An opening
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Announces “Oika for Earthlings” Workshop with Dr. Rich Blundell
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will offer the program “Oika for Earthlings” beginning March 1, 2023. The program is a five-part series of virtual workshops, led by the MMA scientist-in-residence, Dr. Rich Blundell. The program will dive into the principles and practices of “Oika,” which refers to the relational intelligence of nature that can be perceived and expressed through humans. During each session, participants will view and discuss short films on Oika topics, and
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Former NASA Astronaut as Featured Guest for Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host former NASA astronaut and US Navy Captain (Ret.), Daniel Bursch, as a featured presenter for its Science Speaker Series, which resumes this month. His presentation, "Six and a Half Months Off the Planet: Living and Working in Space," will take place February 22 at 7pm on Zoom. This event is free to all. In his presentation, Captain Bursch will talk about the challenges of living and working—and his hobby of creating miniature
The Nantucket Historical Association will reopen the Whaling Museum on February 15
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will reopen the Whaling Museum on Wednesday, February 15, with free admission for island residents and NHA members, offered year-round. “We are excited to reopen our doors this February after our maintenance team has completed necessary projects and our curatorial team has made some exciting updates and placed new items on display. In addition to welcoming the community into the museum, we will have a number of free program offerings to look forward to this
Nantucket Historical Association Acquires Significant Eastman Johnson Painting
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the painting Cranberry Pickers by Eastman Johnson, thanks to an outpouring of generous support from numerous private donors, NHA board members, and the Friends of the Nantucket Historical Association. Cranberry Pickers depicts a woman and man harvesting cranberries on Nantucket’s north shore. Painted around 1877, it is one of approximately twenty works Johnson created in preparation for his masterpiece Cranberry Harvest,
Winter at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum Egan Maritime Institute’s winter 2023 Programming
This winter, Egan Maritime Institute is opening the doors to its Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum to the Nantucket Community. Curious minds of all ages will be able to explore the museum and partake in a series of programs designed to celebrate and promote Nantucket’s seafaring history. “The Museum is typically closed to the public in winter, but this year we've designed a lineup of community programs for all ages. We are collaborating with a variety of community organizations to ensure our programs are
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Special Valentine Exhibition Art to the Heart at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Although we’re in the throes of the off-season—town is quiet, the beaches are wind-swept and empty, and wisps of smoke abound from cozy fireplaces, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce a special ten-day St. Valentine’s exhibition, Art to the Heart. The gallery door will open on Friday, February 3 at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “2023 marks our twelfth consecutive year of presenting a festive St. Valentine’s exhibition, and we are excited to
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association and the National Science Foundation Fuel the Future STEM Workforce
Directors’ and Interns’ Representation at the American Astronomical Society MeetingOn the occasion of the 241st American Astronomical Society (AAS) Meeting, and the 175th anniversary of the discovery of Miss Mitchell’s Comet, key directors and interns from the Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) of Nantucket Island, have journeyed to Seattle, WA to represent the MMA and present their work. Building on the legacy of Maria Mitchell, the first female American Astronomer, the Maria Mitchell Association offers
Young Nantucket Entrepreneur Named to Boston’s 25 Under 25 Renee Perkins, CEO and Founder of Nantucket Island Marketing
Renee Perkins, CEO and Founder of Nantucket Island Marketing, named a Boston Business Journal 25 Under 25 Honoree CEO and Founder of Nantucket Island Marketing, 25-year-old Renee Perkins, has been named to Boston Business Journal’s list of 25 Under 25 for 2022. This list is comprised of individuals who have made remarkable achievements for their age in the Boston startup scene. Immediately following her graduation from Bentley University in 2020, Perkins founded Nantucket Island Marketing with the goal of
2023 “One Book, One Island” Winner Announcement
2023 “One Book, One Island” Winner Announcement The Nantucket Atheneum is delighted to announce the winner of the “One Book, One Island”(OBOI) Community Read. Hundreds participated in an exciting race and a tight competition until yesterday’s final push. Our winning OBOI title, The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery, was the Nantucket Book Foundation’s entry and is a 272 page National Book Award Finalist described by Kirkus Reviews as “a fascinating glimpse into an alien consciousness.”What’s Next? The
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How Seniors Can Start a Home-Based Business in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Are you a senior citizen looking to start a business in Nantucket, Massachusetts? If so, then a home-based business may be the perfect option for you! In this article, we'll give you some tips on how to get started.Why Home-Based Businesses Make Sense for Seniors There are many reasons why home-based businesses are a good option for seniors. For one, you'll have low overhead costs since you won't need to lease or purchase commercial space. Additionally, you'll have more flexibility when it comes to your
Artists Association of Nantucket to Host AAN Holiday Expo In the BIG Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the AAN Holiday Expo in the Big Gallery beginning on Friday, November 25. The doors will open at 10 A.M., and the show will be on display through Saturday, December 17. “This special faculty & student holiday exhibition will feature works by a wide range of our AAN students, teachers, and our Artists in Residence. There will be works on paper, paintings, ceramics, prints and even some specialty gift items all created by our
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The Nantucket Historical Association to Host A Night of Holiday Magic Offering a Festive Community Event for Island Families
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will be hosting, A Night of Holiday Magic, one of its festive community traditions for island families. This program will be held on Saturday, December 17, from 5 am 8 pm at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, and will be FREE to all attendees. “We are thrilled to be able to offer a program like this in the evening for families to enjoy after workday hours. The museum is filled with such wonder and magic this time of year, and this program makes for a great
EGAN MARITIME INSTITUTE’S ANNUAL ART SALE AT THE NANTUCKET SHIPWRECK & LIFESAVING MUSEUM
Egan Maritime Institute will host our second annual Thanksgiving weekend art sale. Each year, we host a unique opportunity for Nantucket art and history lovers to purchase items from the Egan Foundation’s collection. The sale includes works by Charman, Fischer, Stobart, and Greenleaf. All items offered are either from Bud and Dorothy Egan’s estate or donated to Egan Maritime with the express purpose of helping to fund the foundation’s educational programs. “We are thrilled to be able to share a selection
Lottery Application Package for Sandpiper Place, Phase II Affordable and Workforce Homeownership
Application Deadline: 2:00 pm on December 19, 2022 Submit to: Housing Nantucket @ 75 Old South Road This is a lottery application for the SIX (6) Affordable homes and ONE (1) Workforce home being built in Phase II of the Sandpiper Place development off Old South Road in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The Affordable homes will be sold at prices accessible to households with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. The Workforce home will be sold to households with incomes at or below 175% of the Area
Nantucket Historical Association to Host Fiesta at the Whaling Museum In Collaboration with Partner Organizations on Island
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the inaugural Fiesta at the Whaling Museum on Saturday, November 5, from 1-4 pm. As the NHA’s definition of a community is broad and encompassing, it looks forward to engaging a larger part of the island community through this program. The Fiesta celebration is free and family-friendly.“We are excited to join with the many different communities on island to celebrate their heritage, as well as provide an opportunity for islanders to gain exposure to and
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Robust ONLINE Exhibition “Holiday Works Online”
As the cooler months of the off season truly set in, and folks begin to spend more time indoors, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the opening of its last 2022 Online exhibition, Holiday Works Online, featuring new works by our artist members. The exhibition goes live on Weds., November 9 with art available 24/7 through Friday, Dec. 30. You may view the eclectic work on: nantucketarts.org/art This curated online exhibition will feature one-of-a-kind works of art, along with
The Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Autumnal Exhibition It’s Scalloping Season
As the days shorten and there are noticeably fewer boats anchored in the harbor, the feeling of autumn and all that accompanies it becomes ever more apparent…….Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to showcase It’s Scalloping Season, an exhibition which opens on Friday, October 28 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. The show will be on display through Weds., November 16. “We believe this autumn-themed exhibition will highlight some of the beauty and unknown
Nantucket Historical Association Partners with National Park Service and International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property to Host Climate Change Symposium
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and the Rome-based International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, will host a three-day symposium at the NHA’s Whaling Museum, December 6–8, 2022, to explore the latest climate change research and develop strategies for advancing climate conservation and protection. The symposium will include working meetings with climate change experts on December 6 and 7 and a
Meghan Blair Appointed to Intuit QuickBooks Partner Council
Select Panel Advises on Products and Services that Accountants and Their Clients Want Most October 5, 2022 – Today, Intuit Inc. announced Meghan Blair has been named to the company’s U.S. Intuit QuickBooks Partner Council. Intuit’s mission is to power prosperity around the world, and it accomplishes this through its innovative ecosystem of financial management solutions that serve more than 100 million accounting professionals, small businesses, and consumers worldwide. As President of Fogged In
The Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Annual People’s Choice Exhibition
Quiet beaches, crimson moors, colorful bittersweet, festive pumpkins, and crisp evenings; oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics, wood carvings, photographs…….Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to showcase the 2022 People’s Choice Exhibition. Doors open on Friday October 7 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. The show will be on display through Saturday, October 22. “The People’s Choice exhibition showcases a wide array of styles and mediums and has always
Nantucket Garden Club September 2022 Press Release
The Nantucket Garden Club would like to thank the generous homeowners, businesses and community for their wonderful support of our successful 2022 66th Annual Nantucket Garden Club House and Garden Tour. The proceeds from our Tour annually fund community grants and college scholarships for Nantucket High School graduates who studies align with our club mission. The Nantucket Garden Club is pleased to announce the 2022 community grant recipients: Housing Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Nantucket
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association to Host Annual Aquarium Release Day
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that its annual Aquarium Release Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, from 10am-12pm at the MMA Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. Join MMA staff for refreshments, games, and activities as they release this season’s Aquarium inhabitants back into the ocean. This event is free to the public, and a great opportunity to learn about the marine animals of Nantucket. The MMA Aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association to Host Annual Aquarium Release Day
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that its annual Aquarium Release Day will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, from 10am-12pm at the MMA Aquarium, 28 Washington Street. Join MMA staff for refreshments, games, and activities as they release this season’s Aquarium inhabitants back into the ocean. This event is free to the public, and a great opportunity to learn about the marine animals of Nantucket. The MMA Aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of
NHA Hosts Old Mill Anniversary Celebration: Offering a Fall Community-Focused Program for Families
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) welcomes the community to learn about one of Nantucket’s most iconic historic landmarks and the history of harvest season on the island. The program will also celebrate the 125th anniversary since the organization purchased the Old Mill in 1897. Admission to the celebration will be FREE for all. This program will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 11 am-4 pm at the Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street. “The NHA is thrilled to offer this festive and educational program
NHA Announces Holiday Festival Dates: The NHA’s Largest Community-Focused Events of the Season
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the 24th annual Festival of Wreaths from November 19–26 and the 29th annual Festival of Trees on December 2–31, on display at the Whaling Museum, offering FREE admission to both festivals for NHA members and island residents. These events underscore the NHA’s commitment to the community and celebrate Nantucket’s history as a community built on the talent, skill, and creativity of its members. The Festival of Wreaths will continue its tradition of
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Fall Hours and Programs
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), your portal to Nantucket’s Natural world, announces its schedule for another fall full of science education, research, and exploration of the sky, land, and sea of Nantucket Island through its award-wining programs, events, and properties.Fall Hours Updated hours for MMA properties are listed below. Aquarium (28 Washington Street): Friday-Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PMHinchman House Natural Science Museum (7 Milk Street): Friday-Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PMHistoric Mitchell
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Celebrates the 175th Anniversary of Maria Mitchell’s Comet Discovery
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces the upcoming 175th anniversary of Maria Mitchell’s discovery, a comet that was subsequently named C1847V1, on October 1. The MMA staff is marking this anniversary with a limited-edition baseball cap with the name of the comet, which will be available for purchase online, as well as a private party for donors and members at the Loines Observatory on the anniversary evening of Maria Mitchell’s discovery. On the evening of October 1, 1847, Maria
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association Welcomes Dr. Valerie Hall as Featured Guest for Science Speaker Series
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host Dr. Valerie Hall as a featured presenter as part of its Science Speaker Series. Dr. Hall’s lecture, “Scallops and Students: A Unique Approach to Marine Biology Research,” will take place September 28, 2022, from 7pm-8pm, both in-person and virtually via Zoom. This event is free to all. Dr. Hall has been a research associate with MMA since 2006. To kick off Nantucket’s recreational scalloping season, which begins October 1, Dr. Hall
Now Virtual: Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association announces that its 2022 Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium (MMWSS), happening this month, is free and virtual. This program will take place September 22-23, 2022, and participants can register online at https://www.mmwss.org/registration#Registration. The MMWSS is meant to promote and support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields while also providing hands-on, intimate spaces for attendees to come together
NHA Hosts Old Mill Anniversary Celebration: Offering a Fall Community-Focused Program for Families
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) welcomes the community to learn about one of Nantucket’s most iconic historic landmarks and the history of harvest season on the island. The program will also celebrate the 125th anniversary since the organization purchased the Old Mill in 1897. Admission to the celebration will be FREE for all. This program will be held on Saturday, October 22, from 11 am-4 pm at the Old Mill, 50 Prospect Street.“The NHA is thrilled to offer this festive and educational program
AAN Presents Wet Paint Weekend October 7, 8, and 9. Two new locations are included this year for the annual painting festival.
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the event dates and locations for the 2022 Wet Paint Weekend. Running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 7- 9, Wet Paint Weekend offers many opportunities for the island community to meet AAN artists, see them at their easels, and participate in an auction of their works. “Wet Paint Weekend is truly a highlight of the Nantucket arts calendar and we’re delighted to be bringing back many of the features from prior years, including the live
NHA Announces Holiday Festival Dates: The NHA’s Largest Community-Focused Events of the Season
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) will host the 24th annual Festival of Wreaths from November 19–26 and the 29th annual Festival of Trees on December 2–31, on display at the Whaling Museum, offering FREE admission to both festivals for NHA members and island residents. These events underscore the NHA’s commitment to the community and celebrate Nantucket’s history as a community built on the talent, skill, and creativity of its members. The Festival of Wreaths will continue its tradition of
New single family home development in Nantucket partners with local non-profit, Artists Association of Nantucket
Capital Hall Partners and KEMS, the developer of Sandpiper Place phase II is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN). As part of the partnership, Sandpiper Place, a new turnkey development of 25 homes, is offering its homebuyers a $1000 credit toward purchasing any artwork by its friends at AAN. The AAN fosters artistic growth on-island by supporting exhibitions, lectures, and educational programs; granting scholarships; jurying art shows; maintaining an
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts Annual 10 x 10 Open Exhibition in September
"All artists in the Nantucket community are encouraged to participate." Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the 2022 10 x 10 OpenExhibitionin the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Doors open at 10 A.M. on September 9, and the show will be on display through Sunday, October 2. The majority of AAN exhibitions feature work solely by AAN artist members; however, this annual 10 x 10 Open Exhibition is open for participation
Nantucket Historical Association: Gifted Naval Officers Sword with Island Ties
The Nantucket Historical Association is pleased to announce it will receive the commissioning sword of islander and U.S. Navy Commander John Franklin Walling, who was lost at sea in 1945 while commanding the submarine USS Snook during World War II. The NHA is collecting the sword in honor of Walling’s sacrifice and to share this island family story. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on February 2, 1912, Walling grew up on island, attending Academy Hill School and teaching sailing at the Yacht Club. He then
The Artists Association of Nantucket Annual Meeting Artist & Patron Awards
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the 2022 Artist and Patron Awards, presented at the Annual Meeting on Monday, August 15. Chosen by their peers and voted on by AAN Trustees and Board members, the awards were presented to those in attendance by AAN executive director Courtney Bridges and board president Patty Keneally. Many of the awards are named after long-time artist members, and loyal supporters of the AAN. The awards truly reflect the numerous talents of the organization
Artists Association of Nantucket Announces the winners of the 2022 Juried Artist/Patron Exhibition
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to announce the winners of the juried 2022 Artist/Patron Exhibition at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery. Mia Bergeron, AAN's August Artist-in-Residence, was our juror. Residing in Chattanooga, TN, Mia has been trained at the Rhode Island School of Design, the Harvard Extension School, and the Charles H. Cecil Studio in Florence Italy. Patron, AAN vice president, gallery volunteer, and chair of the Permanent Collection Committee Pete
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Nantucket Historical Association Enjoys Banner Summer for Collections Acquisitions
The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce it has had a successful summer of new acquisitions. The NHA uses its extensive collections of art, artifacts, and archives to tell the stories of the island and its people. The curatorial staff, assisted by friends and supporters in the community, are constantly on the lookout for historic items that advance the collection and help the NHA to tell new stories. The NHA is pleased to share a number of new acquisitions listed below. Special
The Maria Mitchell Association's National Science Foundation-Research Experiences for Undergraduate (NSF-REU) Astronomy Interns to Present Research at Science Speaker Series
On August 10th at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture by the MMA’s NSF-REU astronomy interns. They will present their individual research projects developed under the guidance of professional astronomers. Research topics include everything from unraveling the physics of stars and stellar explosions, to searching for galaxies in the early universe and understanding the nature of the elusive “dark matter” that pervades our universe. The REU interns will later present
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The Maria Mitchell Association, Nantucket Land Council, and Sustainable Nantucket to Host the Third Annual Nantucket Green Crab Week
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA), Nantucket Land Council (NLC), and Sustainable Nantucket (SN) for the third annual Nantucket Green Crab Week! The MMA, NLC, and SN will be offering fun daily events from August 8th to August 12th to learn about, and take action against, invasive European green crabs on Nantucket. European green crabs were first introduced to North America in the 1800s, likely traveling the ballast water of merchant ships from Europe. This invasive species is now abundant
AAN hosts 73rd Artist/Patron Exhibition in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) will host their annual Artist/Patron Exhibition, beginning on Friday, August 12. The exhibition will be on display through Monday, September 5 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “Truly one of AAN’s longest standing traditions, summer of 2022 marks the 73rd year we’ve featured the celebrated Artist/Patron exhibition,” said AAN artistic director Robert Frazier. “Historically our artists bring in their strongest works for this special
Artists Association of Nantucket Hosts new ONLINE Summer Exhibition Artist/Patron Online
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of another summer Online exhibition entitled Artist/Patron, which goes live on Friday August 12 with art available 24/7 through Sept. 5. You may view work at: nantucketarts.org/art “When a piece sells, new work will be added, so while the bones of the show remain the same, there is always additional art to see throughout the exhibition. Online works include oils, watercolor, pastels, mixed media, ceramics, photographs,
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The Steamship Authority Announces Winners of 7th Annual “Sail into Imagination” Art Contest
The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (SSA) is pleased to announce the winners of its Seventh Annual “Sail into Imagination” art contest for students in grades Kindergarten through 12. The winning artwork will be showcased in a 2023 calendar and on board its ferries this fall and winter. Approximately 200 students submitted original artwork inspired by the theme “Sail into Imagination,” which encourages students to celebrate our shared heritage of the sea. Students attending
Art Alfresco on the Lawn AAN hosts Nation’s oldest Sidewalk Art Show Sunday, August 14 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. At the Visual Arts Center, 24 Amelia Drive
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to invite the public to its second 2022 Sidewalk Art Show at the AAN’s Visual Art Center, 24 Amelia Drive on Sunday, August 14, 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. Over twenty AAN artist members, each with their own “art wall,” will be available to discuss art and sell their work. The outdoor art show is free and open to the public. Rain date is Monday, August 15. In her book, From Clotheslines to Canopies: A History of Outdoor Art Fairs in America, Kathleen Eaton states,
AAN to Host Exhibition Planet Nantucket: Photographs of the Island In the BIG Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is delighted to announce the opening of the Planet Nantucket: Photographs of the Island Exhibition in the Big Gallery on Friday, August 5, with a festive reception at 5 P.M. Located on the second floor of the Thomas Macy Warehouse at 12 Straight Wharf, the building was home to AAN’s Kenneth Taylor Galleries from 1945 to 1988. “This summer show will feature our AAN photography members, including some photo collage-style works along with large photographs,” said AAN
Nantucket Historical Association Shares Accomplishments of Property Investment Projects
This past January, the NHA Board of Trustees initiated a project to invest over $2 million in its portfolio of Historic Properties and other facilities over the next 24 months, and we are pleased to share the substantial progress that has been made within the first part of this year.Some of the most notable completed projects have been the installation of a new interior handicap elevator in the Whaling Museum Candle Factory that began operating last week. Other completed projects include installing a new
Community Foundation for Nantucket Announces 2022 Nantucket Fund Grant Recipients
Community Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $300,000 to Nantucket Nonprofits Over the past two years, the pandemic has truly magnified the needs of our island community, and the Community Foundation for Nantucket's Nantucket Fund is here to meet that need. In 2022, we are extremely proud to announce that CFN awarded just over $300,000 in grant funding to our critical nonprofit partner organizations. The Nantucket Fund focuses primarily on grants to the social services network in our Nantucket community,
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association to Mark the 204th Birthday of Maria Mitchell: America’s First Female Astronomer
Join the Maria Mitchell Association as it hosts Maria Mitchell’s 204th birthday, August 1st on Vestal Street. Maria Mitchell’s birthday celebration is a free event with astronomy activities, live animal displays, research demonstrations, live period-inspired music by Susan Berman, and free admission to the Maria Mitchell Association Vestal Street Museums! This afternoon of Maria Mitchell themed activities will be held Monday, August 1st from 1pm – 4pm on Vestal Street, with the lower portion of the street
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Cape Cod 5 Announces $100,000 in Donations to Support Local Organizations Focused on Food Security
Foundation grants provided to 22 nonprofits across the region, including Nantucket Food, Fuel & Rental Assistance and Pip & Anchor (Nourishing Nantucket) Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently announced $100,000 in charitable donations from its Foundation to support 22 local organizations in their efforts to promote food security across Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Southeastern Massachusetts. $15,000 was distributed to Nantucket Food, Fuel & Rental Assistance and Pip & Anchor (Nourishing
The Artists Association of Nantucket to Host 2022 Annual Meeting
The Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) invites members to attend their Annual Meeting on Monday, August 15th at 5:30 pm. All AAN members are invited to attend. The meeting will include a review of the audited financial statements and endowment report; annual updates of the association; election of new directors; and a review of the AAN’s multi-layered programming. “Our annual meeting will be an exciting opportunity to share the state of the organization with our members, patrons, and artists,” says
Dr. Rich Blundell, Visiting Scientist at the Maria Mitchell Association, to Speak at the MMA’s Science Speaker Series
On July 26 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by MMA visiting scientist, Dr. Rich Blundell. His talk, “Earthling Theory: A Natural History of Story” is part of the MMA’s FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held both in-person and via Zoom. Through a series of narrative non-fiction vignettes on the lives of early-hominid mothers, Dr. Blundell will recount a creative course of human evolution. Blundell’s analysis of the geological, archaeological,
Nantucket Cultural District Releases New Logo, Website, and Event Calendar Nantucket’s Interactive Cultural Event Calendar
The Nantucket Cultural District announced today the release of its new website featuring an interactive event calendar beginning July 15. It spotlights cultural experiences offered by over 40 islandwide non-profits while providing easy access for culture-seekers to find them. Areas of interest include the performing arts, science and history lectures, nature walks, festivals, art classes and culinary workshops. The interactive hub also simplifies attendance with direct links to the host non-profit for
AAN to Host Sea, Sky & Sand Exhibition In the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery
Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is pleased to be hosting the Sea, Sky & Sand Exhibition beginning on Friday, July 22 in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. Doors open at 10 AM. “As the island embraces all the wonderful aspects of summer with the overflowing window boxes, gardens full of color, wild flowers running wild, the smell of the sea and the warmth of the sand, we thought this title for a mid-season show made perfect sense,” said gallery director Peter J.
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MMA Hosts ''Shark Week''
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) as it hosts its very own Shark Week! The MMA will be offering special Shark Week inspired events throughout the week of July 25th with visiting scientist, Caroline Collatos. Izzy Gaw, Natural Science Museum Director says, “We are so excited to share Caroline’s shark education expertise with Nantucket.” Collatos is a shark scientist and PhD student at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium and UMass Boston. Interested in
MMA & AAN to Host Community Collage Day
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) and Artists Association of Nantucket this Saturday, July 16th, as we host Community Collage Day with artist-in-residence, Danny O’Connor. We will be collaging with our impressive 100 year collection of National Geographic Magazines. Maria Mitchell’s brother, Henry Mitchell, was one of the founders of National Geographic in 1888. Danny O’Connor says, “Collage is a super fun way to create spontaneously, it’s even more fun with a group of other curious
Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association's Biggest Event of the Season: The Stargazer Gala
Join the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) on August 4, 2022 for its annual fundraiser, The Stargazer Gala. Hosted at a private home overlooking Nantucket Sound, this not-to-be missed event showcases the beautiful land, sky, and sea of Nantucket Island. Joanna Roche, The Maria Mitchell Association’s Executive Director says, “We look forward to hosting the island community and sharing the vision for our future, and are grateful for the work of our Gala Committee and the generous support of our
Artists Association of Nantucket Gala Auction in ONLINE Format
As an added perk for those not able to attend our sold-out annual summer Gala in person, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) is inviting members of the community far and wide, to enjoy the fabulous art and great prices in a companion silent auction to our Gala and Live Auction on July 16. Online bidding will begin on Friday, July 15, at 6 A.M. and bidding will end Monday, July 18, at 5 P.M. sharp. Bid now, bid often, and please share this online auction with your friends. For the third straight
MMA Launches New Astrophotography Program
Join Nantucket's own Charity Grace Mofsen and the MMA's Telescope Engineer and Astronomer, Gary Walker, for an exciting dive into the world of astrophotography. Astrophotography is the use of photography in astronomy – the photographing of celestial objects and phenomena. Besides being able to record the details of extended objects such as the Moon, Sun, and planets, modern astrophotography has the ability to image objects invisible to the human eye such as dim stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Classes will
Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska of the University of California, Santa Cruz to Speak as Featured Guest for the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association’s Science Speaker Series
On July 12 at 7pm, the Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) is hosting a live lecture presented by Dr. Xavier J. Prochaska of the University of California, Santa Cruz. His talk, “From the Stars to the Sea: Accelerating Discoveries in Science with Artificial Intelligence” is part of the MMA’s FREE Science Speaker Series and will be held both in-person and via Zoom. Advances in artificial intelligence are impacting many aspects of our daily lives – from movie and music selection to security and
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MMA Welcomes Danny O’Connor as its Artist in Residence
The Maria Mitchell Association is pleased to welcome Danny O’Connor as its artist in residence. Danny O will be working in collaboration with the MMA to create art pieces and organize programming during the coming months. Joanna Roche, The Maria Mitchell Association’s Executive Director says, “We look forward to welcoming Danny O at the MMA and can’t wait to see how the island and legacy of Maria Mitchell inspires his art.” As a mixed media artist, Danny O is often working in collaboration with others on
Summer Programs at Egan Maritime's Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
Egan Maritime Institute’s Annual Launching Lives, Lasting Legacies Fundraiser in on July 14 th at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum from 5pm – 7pm. Egan Maritime Institute’s mission is to preserve and celebrate the Island’s seafaring heritage. The Launching Lives, Lasting Legacies cocktail party celebrates all of Egan Maritime’s programs, with a special focus on our educational arm: Sea of Opportunities. Sea of Opportunities is a diverse offering of education and outreach programs available to every
Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium: A Different Kind of Women in STEM Meeting
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association will host its second in-person Maria Mitchell Women of Science Symposium (MMWSS) at the Babson Executive Conference Center in Babson Park, MA from Thursday, September 22 to Saturday, September 24, 2022. The MMWSS is meant to promote and support women and girls in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields while also providing hands-on, intimate spaces for attendees to come together to create real-world solutions that can be taken back to
41st Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll Online Auction
Rafael Osona41st Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll Online AuctionDecember 4th ~ 9:30amPreview Dec. 1, 2 & 3600 lotsOpen for Online Bidding NANTUCKET, MA November 12, 2021 – Sourced from Nantucket’s oceanfront and historic estates, and from private collectors across the US, Rafael Osona’s 41st Annual Christmas Stroll Auction is loaded. With strong offerings in both maritime arts and Americana, the Dec. 4th online auction presents a Smart Fortwo Car convertible, fine art and antiques, collectibles, a 1936
Red Ticket Drawing Winners 2018
Copy Reposted from Inquirer and Mirror (Dec. 24, 2018) The Nantucket Chamber of Commerce held its annual Red Ticket drawing Monday afternoon, making Christmas a little merrier for seven islanders. Karl Smith took home the $5,000 prize, with a ticket he received from Island Carpet, and Robert Reid won a new prize this year, a $1,000 gift card from the Steamship Authority. Winners of the $1,000 prizes, and the businesses that provided them the tickets, were Laura McCloskey (Marine Home Center), Caleb
