CENTURY HOUSE ART CHARRETTES, MAY-OCTOBER

An evolution from the June 2005 Professional Artist’s Week, the artistic Charrettes will offer a series of intimate stays orchestrated by a long term Century House Artist-in-Residence “Point/Master Artist” who invites a few fellow artists to the Century House, providing a unique opportunity for the group to create its own energy with the purpose of congregating and critiquing each other’s work at the end of the day.
 - Guests are encouraged to observe the artists’ day and connect with the artists during their stay.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required.

Charrette Schedule   |    Our Art    |  Discover Century House on Canvas
 

NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL, Nantucket Island, JUNE 18 - 22, 2008

The Film Festival Nantucket Film Festival.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required.
 

Painting in the Garden,  June 19, 10 am - 2 pm, 2008

Create art with the Artists' Association of Nantucket.  Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street.  508-228-1177.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Stephen Baldwin - Telling Like it Is,  June 19, 7-8:30pm 2008

Stephen Baldwin, actor, author, and youngest Baldwin Brothers speaks about life.  Spiritual Heritage Nantucket. Nantucket High School, Surfside Road 508-257-4007.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Film Match and Marry,  June 20 5:30 pm 2008

21st century matchmaking, followed by wine and knishes.  Congregation Shirat HaYam Unitarian Church, Hendrix Hall, Orange Street.  508-228-6588. Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Rafael Osona Antique Auction,  June 21, 9:30 am 2008

Antique furniture, art, accessories, oriental carpets, jewelry, maritime artifacts, and much more.  American Legion Hall, Washingto St. www.nantucketauctions.com, 508-228-3942. Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Sketching Tours of Nantucket, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays,  June-September, 2008

South Wharf Gallery, 3 India St. southwharfgallery.com, 508-397-0843.  Lessons available  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

NHA Oldest House Kitchen Garden Tour, 3 PM, Fridays and Saturdays, Season 2008

Learn about herbs and plants growing in the 1700's replica garden.  Nantucket Historical Association.  Oldest House.  16 Sunset Hill.  nha.org 508-228-1894 x 0.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Sconset:02564 - A Celebration of the Patchwork Village, Season 2008

Exhibition featuring the hisotry, architecture, personalities & character of this unique village.  Nantucket Historical Association, 'Sconset Trust & 'Sconset Civic Association, Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. nha.org, 508-228-1894 x 0.   Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Splash! Boatbuilgding on Nantucket,  Season 2008

Egan Maritime Institue, Coffin School, 4 Winter Street.  eganmaritime.org, 508-228-2505.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

80-Minute Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Nantucket,  Season 2008

Month of June: Mondays - Saturdays 11:15 AM, 2:15 PM & Sundays 2:15 pm, July and August 4:30 pm. $10 adults, $4 children (ages 6-17) Nantucket Historical Association, Departs from Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. nha.org, 508-228-1894 x0.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Nature Walk, Birding Nantucket, June 3 - August 30, 2008

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 AM; Saturdays, 8 AM.  Discover fist hand the variety of birds that call Nantucket home.  Binoculars available.  Maria Mitchell Association, 2 Vestal St. mmo.org, 508-228-9198.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Open Night at Loines Observatory, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9-10:30 pm, Season 2008

Search the distant heavens with MMA astronomers. Weather permitting.  Fee. Maria Mitchell Association, Loines Observatory, 59 Milk St. Ext mmo.org, 508-228-9198.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

MMA Beachcombing Walk, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 2 pm, Season 2008

Family program features a stoll along Nantucket's beaches to identify shells & other treasures.  Maria Mitchell Aquarium, 28 Washington St. mmo.org, 508-228-5387.   Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Architectural Walking Tour,  June 11-Auguest  2008

Most Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am, 10 dollars,  Nantucket Preservation Turst. 508-228-1387. Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Marine Ecology Walk, Daily, No Sundays, 10 am  Season, 2008

Family program provides a fist hand look at Nantucket's unique sea creatures.  Wednesdays at Great Point.  Maria Mitchell Aquarium.  28 Washington St. mmo.org, 508-228-5387.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Nature Walk: Wild Nantucket,  Fridays 9 AM, June 13- August 29, 2008

Join Naturalists in search of wildflowers, plant, birds and other wild life.  Maria Mitchell Association. 2 Vestal St. mmo.org, 508-228-9198.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Family Fun Friday, Fridays 2 PM, Season 2008

Get dirty and have fun exploring nature with whole family!  New theme each week.    Maria Mitchell Association. 2 Vestal St. mmo.org, 508-228-9198.Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Theatre: Sylvia, June 25-July 12, Wednesdays-Saturdays except 7/4, 7/8, 8:30 - 10 pm; Season 2008

A romantic comedy about a man, a woman and a dog as they discover the meaning of life.  Theatre Workshops of Nantucket, 2 Nantucket Street, theatreworkshop.com, 508-228-4305.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

The Art of Scrimshaw, June 27-August 30, Season 2008

Island artist demonstrates this ancient art form on whalebone and ivory.  48 Centre St., nauticalnantucket.com, 508-228-4677  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Farmer's Market, Saturdays, 9am to 12pm 2008

Buy local grown produce and handmade goods. Nobadeer Farm Rd. 508-228-3399.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Presidential Nantucket Documents: From Washington to Roosevelt, July2-December 2008

In honor of the election year, exhibit highlights documents signed by every president from Washington to Roosevelt.  NHA. 7 Fair St. www.nha.org, 508-228-1894.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Thursday Noonday Concert Series, July 3 - August 21, Thursdays 12 - 12:30 pm, 2008

Concert featureing choral, vocal and instrumental music of all kinds. 5 dollars. Unitarian Church, 11 Orange St. 508-228-5466. Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

Collecting American Art 101, Daily, 10 am-6pm, July 4 - August 30, season  2008

Collection of American paintings and sculptures, 1840-2008.  Learn how to define collecting.  The Gallery at Four India. 4 India Street. 508-228-8509.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required.
 

Seal Cruises, Mondays, 2:30 - 5 PM, July 7-September 4, 2008

Join Dr. Bob Kennedy and Captain Blair Perkins on a journey to Muskeget to see the resident population of Grey Seals.  Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. 508-228-7037.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required.
 

CIRCUS FLORA, A NANTUCKET EVENT July 26-28, 2008

Circus Flora, European style, one ring circus, based in St. Louis, MO., returns to Nantucket for five spectacular performances. Join us Friday, July 27 for a special gala evening including dinner, preview performance and dessert and dancing. Proceeds from the gala benefit the Nantucket Atheneum. Circus Flora debuted 20 years ago at the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, S.C. Tickets will be available June 1 on the Atheneum website www.nantucketatheneum.org and July 2 at the Atheneum Box Office located in the garden at 1 India Street.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required.
 

Theatre: Blown Sideways Through Life, July 23 - August 8, Wednesdays - Saturdays and 8/5, 8:30 pm - 10 pm, 7/27 at 3 PM, 2008

A hilarious Tour de Resume, non-stop romp about an average woman who lives an extraordinary life! Theatre Workshops, Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305. Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required.
 

Nantucket Comedy Festival, July 30 - August 2, 2008

Great comedy, hosted by Kevin Flynn. Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required.
 

Theatre: Grease, August 7-28, Mondays - Saturdays, 5-7:30 pm, except 8/9, including 8/10 2008

The crazy kids of Rydell High transport you back to the 50s in this musical favorite! First Congregational Church, Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. 508-228-4305. Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required.
 

Theatre: Moon Over Buffalo, August 20-September 13, Wednesdays-Saturdays, 8:30 -10 pm, 8/24 at 3pm,  2008

A hilarious physical comedy of mistaken identity! Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. 508-228-4305. Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required.
 

Nantucket Race Week, August 9 -17, 2008

Participate as a spectator in regattas and events.  Nantucket Community Sailing, Nantucket Harbor and Sound, www.nantucketsailing.com, 508-228-6600.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required.
 

BOSTON POPS ON NANTUCKET, August 9, 2008

The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra is a great social, well-known event that always sells out on Nantucket.  Each year it performs on Jetties Beach and is known to attract up to 14,000 people.  Tickets are limited.  Call to reserve today.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required.

The 33rd Annual Sandcastle and Sculpture Day,  August 2008.

Masterpiece sandcastles and sculptures are created at Jetties Beach.  Visit Nantucket and enjoy one of the most fascinating events.  Call us for reservations. Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required

 

THE NANTUCKET ARTS FESTIVAL, August 29-September 7

Celebrate art on Nantucket.  Ars on Nantucket. View famous works by artists from around the world.  Experience Nantucket's art, its' beauty in color from different perspectives.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required
 

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NANTUCKET CRANBERRY FESTIVAL,  OCTOBER 2008

NANTUCKET CLAM CHOWDER CONTEST, October 2008

2008 Annual Chowder Contest
Taste a variety of chowders created by some of Nantucket's best chefs and vote for your favorite chowder! $5 per person. tHE Chowder Contest takes place in the Grand Union Parking Lot under a tent.  Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce and the Nantucket Restaurant Association, Grand Union Parking Lot, bottom of Main St. 508-228-1700.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required

WINE FESTIVAL, NANTUCKET ISLAND,  May 14 - 17, 2008

The Wine Festival on Nantucket Island is one of the most sought after events.  Springtime on Nantucket is unforgettable and with it one of the first events of the season arrives.  Please call to reserve a room and tickets to this event.  Rates are subject to availability.  A minimum stay may be required