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From page to screen

Elin Hilderbrand fans gathered Sunday morning for an intimate garden party celebrating the bestselling Nantucket author and her recent transition from page to screen.

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Conversations in comedy

Another festival favorite, the All-Star Comedy Roundtable, made a triumphant return to Nantucket High School over the weekend after a seven-year hiatus.

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The art of oversharing

Nothing was off-limits Thursday night as Late Night Storytelling returned to a sold-out crowd at the 'Sconset Casino.

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Dancing with pride

Pride Month festivities continued Sunday with a tea dance at the Nantucket Inn.

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Strings across generations

The Boston Civic Symphony made its return to Nantucket over the weekend with a free concert that hit all the right notes.

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Return to the mat

After a five-year hiatus, Nantucket's yoga and wellness community found its flow again with the launch of the Happy Place Wellness Symposium, a fresh reimagining of the former Nantucket Yoga Festival.

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Military march

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, over two dozen soldiers from across New England arrived on Nantucket on Friday, June 13 for a ceremonial "Ruck March" through town.

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Freedom rings here

Nantucketers marked Juneteenth with a celebration at the African Meeting House on Wednesday.

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Booked for the weekend

The Nantucket Book Festival returned last week, bringing four days of author talks, readings, and literary events to downtown venues.

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Catching a dream

Dreamcatcher, the annual dinner and auction supporting Palliative & Supportive Care of Nantucket, or PASCON, was held Saturday at Nantucket Yacht Club.

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Picture Perfect

Nantucket became one big canvas last week as artists of all skill levels set up their easels for the annual Plein Air Nantucket painting festival.

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Cap and gown season

Nantucket High School sent off its class of 2025 in style Friday night, as nearly 150 graduates turned their tassels under clear skies at Vito Capizzo Stadium.

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Swinging for a cause

It was game on this weekend as the 32nd annual Sam Sylvia golf tournament swung into action to support the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club.

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Shell of a time

Nantucket's oyster fans came out of their shells this weekend for the NSA OysterFest, flocking to Cisco Brewers for a day of shucking and slurping.

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Curtains up

Theatre Workshop of Nantucket opened its 2025 season last week with The Cottage.

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A sparkling night

Friday's Starry Night fundraiser lit up the Nantucket Yacht Club with music and dance — all in support of the Homestead of Nantucket

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Harborside picnic

The skies were a bit gray, but the mood was anything but at the second annual Family Picnic Day at the Creeks Preserve.

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Island in bloom

It's looking more like summer by the day on Nantucket. Trees are filling out, lawns are lush, and gardens are blooming.

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Threads of time

The Nantucket Historical Association is taking viewers "behind the seams" this summer with a deep dive into the island's history through clothing and textiles.

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