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DreamBIG

Nantucket Dreamland's annual DreamBIG fundraiser took place on Sunday. This year's theme was a 1960s Palm Springs pool party.

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Ice Out ALZ

The annual fundraiser Ice Out ALZ returned to Cisco Brewers with Nantucketer and Olympic hockey gold and silver medalist AJ Mleczko Griswold on hand to raise money for those on Nantucket who are living with Alzheimer's and related diseases.

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Swim Across America Nantucket

It was a record-setting day for Swim Across America Nantucket, as hundreds of swimmers took to the waters at Jetties Beach and raised over $650,000 for cancer care.

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Nantucket Triathlon

The Nantucket Triathlon returned to the island Saturday with a turnout of roughly 600 racers,

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AAN Annual Dinner and Art Auction

The Artists Association of Nantucket hosted its annual dinner and art auction at the Great Harbor Yacht Club to benefit its mission of fostering the visual arts on Nantucket

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Baskets & Bubbly

The Nantucket Historical Association annual summer fundraiser, Baskets & Bubbly, returned to support the craft of Nantucket lightship baskets

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Nantucket Comedy Festival

The Nantucket Comedy Festival took the stage over the weekend for three days of comedic entertainment featuring top comedians from around the country

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Night at the Museum

The Egan Maritime Institute hosted a "Night at the Museum" cocktail party over the weekend at its historic Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum.

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Rock of Ages

Production of Theatre Workshop of Nantucket's summer musical Rock of Ages continues through July and August at Bennett Hall.

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Nantucket Garden Festival

The Nantucket Garden Festival returned Tuesday to celebrate the art of gardening on the island. Kicking off the event, a series of guided tours of Nantucket gardens was led by local design experts Natalie Cowger, Merrill McCluskey, and Greyson Keller.

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Friends Fête

The Nantucket Land Council and Almanack Arts Colony hosted their annual Friends Fête to celebrate the beauty of Nantucket’s preserved and open spaces.

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Bash in the Bog

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation brought back its signature Bash in the Bog summer event to raise funds for land upkeep, trail maintenance, and scientific research.

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Fun on the Fourth

In today's Nantucket About Town, catch up on Fourth of July festivities in colorful photos by Bill Hoenk and Maddux Hinson

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Lifeguards Return

With a watchful eye and extensive training, lifeguards play a crucial role in maintaining safety, responding to emergencies, and promoting a positive beach experience for everyone.

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Race for Open Space

In today's Nantucket About Town, enjoy photos of the annual Race for Open Space, courtesy of Maddux Hinson.

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Spring into Summer

As the calendar flips to summer, and activity on Nantucket picks up, now seems as good a time as any to reflect on the months that brought us here. Enjoy photos by Bill Hoenk of spring on Nantucket, and appreciate the season's charm and beauty. 

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Blooming Bids for Fairwinds

Fairwinds — Nantucket's Counseling Center — held a charity auction and celebration over the weekend at Bartlett's Farm, to help build the future of behavioral health

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Nantucket Film Festival 2023

The Nantucket Film Festival, the island's annual salute to screenwriting, returned to Nantucket for its 28th edition, featuring an array of films and programs.

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Plein Air Nantucket

Island artists brought their work outside during the six-day Plein Air Nantucket festival, hosted by Artists Association of Nantucke

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Juneteenth on Nantucket

Celebrations of Monday's Juneteenth holiday on Nantucket began with a guided tour of the Historic Colored Cemetery, alongside Mill Hill Park, led by Nantucket historian Barbara White.

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