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Art, eats, and island beats
At last week’s “Thursday Night Fête,” the Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts (NISDA) welcomed guests to its Wauwinet property for a lively community gathering.
Funk for a cause
Housing Nantucket turned up the volume at The Gaslight on Friday for its annual summer fundraiser. The evening raised funds to support Housing Nantucket’s mission of expanding rental and ownership opportunities for year-round islanders.
Gold metal effort for Alzheimer’s
Olympic gold medalist AJ Mleczko Griswold brought the community together last week for the fifth annual Ice Out ALZ fundraiser at Cisco Brewers.
Mill Street memories
The August Fête, the annual fundraiser for the Nantucket Preservation Trust, has grown into one of the summer’s most memorable evenings for those who cherish the island’s historic architecture and neighborhoods.
Stroll through ‘Sconset
Eight ‘Sconset homeowners opened their gates on Wednesday, August 6, for the annual house and garden tour by the Nantucket Garden Club.
Springsteen by the sea
A Nantucket summer tradition hit all the right notes Saturday as the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, led by Keith Lockhart, returned to Jetties Beach for the sold-out Boston Pops on Nantucket concert.
Art and awards
On Thursday, August 7, the Artists Association of Nantucket kicked off its Hale Juried Exhibition with a reception in the Big Gallery on Straight Wharf.
Stitching community together
The Nantucket Historical Association brought its “summer of seams” to Children’s Beach on Wednesday, August 6.
Barbecue with a view
Call it the summer trifecta: barbecue, bocce, and bluegrass. Sunday's fundraiser for Almanack Arts served up all three with an evening of backyard fun for all ages.
Summer of seams
Nantucket Historical Association is calling this the “summer of seams,” and Saturday’s fundraiser, A Nantucket Night, brought the theme to life with a soirée inspired by centuries of island fashion and craftsmanship.
Party for Pets
Guests stepped back into the Roaring ‘20s at The Great Catsby, this year’s summer fundraiser for Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals, held Friday evening at Bartlett’s Farm.
Celebrating a star
August 1 marked the 207th birthday of Maria Mitchell, the trailblazing astronomer and educator born on Nantucket.
The Beatles brought back
On July 30, Theatre Workshop of Nantucket welcomed guests under a tent at Bartlett's Farm for its annual summer fundraiser.
Pups with a purpose
Supporters gathered at the Westmoor Club on Monday, July 28, for Pledges for Pups, an evening benefit hosted by Sierra Delta.
Wheels on display
Classic cars and fancy wheels shone at the third annual Nantucket Car Show.
Women’s health in focus
Nantucket Cottage Hospital hosted its annual Women+Wellness event on Monday, July 21 at the Great Harbor Yacht Club, for an afternoon focused on women’s health.
Wings of hope
Nantucket is home to a variety of mental health services, thanks in part to fundraisers like Dragonfly, an annual event benefitting Fairwinds, Nantucket’s behavioral health center.
Sandcastle showdown
The 50th annual sandcastle and sculpture contest returned to Jetties Beach on Saturday, July 26.
Waves of hope
Hundreds gathered at Jetties Beach for the 13th annual Swim Across America in open-water and though the weather kept many swimmers from fully diving in, the event was able to raise a record $1 million for on-island cancer care and research.
Giddyup ‘n’ gaze
Nantucket went full Western on Saturday night as guests gathered at Tom Nevers field for the Stargazer Gala, the signature fundraiser for the Maria Mitchell Association.