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Pouring for a purpose
The sold-out charitable wine dinner La Fête drew a crowd to Bartlett's Farm on Friday evening for world-class pours and cuisine.
All-star pairings
The Island Gala, billed as the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival's "who's who" event, brought hundreds of gourmands and wine enthusiasts to Bartlett's Farm
Opening Toast
The Nantucket Wine & Food Festival got underway Wednesday, May 27 with a packed welcome reception at The Nantucket Hotel & Resort.
Rainy remembrance
Umbrellas dotted Prospect Hill Cemetery on Sunday afternoon as Nantucketers gathered in the rain for the island’s annual Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen service members.
Sails on the sound
Sails once again filled Nantucket Harbor over the holiday weekend as the 55th annual Figawi Race Weekend returned to the island.
Museum preview night
Egan Maritime hosted its annual members-only opening at the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum on Friday, May 22.
Creative women shine
Now in its third year, NEW Moon Fest returned to the ‘Sconset Casino over the weekend to celebrate women filmmakers and creatives from around the world.
Nantucket in bloom
There's no surer sign that summer is around the corner than the moment Nantucket's window boxes and gardens burst into bloom.
Puppy Love
Animal lovers on Nantucket had a reason to smile this past Sunday as the Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals (NiSHA) hosted a special dog and puppy meet and greet.
Fitness and fundraising
The Nantucket Police Charitable Association brought back its “Runnin’ for a Cause, Not from the Cops” 5K race over the weekend to raise money for the Nantucket community.
97 and counting
A gray, drizzly Monday morning did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of shoppers who lined up down India Street to welcome the Hospital Thrift Shop back for its 97th season.
Pods of plenty
The Hospital Thrift Shop got its 2026 season underway with a parking lot sale on Saturday, May 2
Keeping heritage alive
The Nantucket Historical Association spotlighted centuries-old craft traditions over the weekend at the 1800 House on Mill Street, where hands-on skills like paper marbling, are drawing growing interest.
Sandy strides
Purple was the theme at Nantucket Vineyard's inaugural Wine Run 5K, which drew walkers and runners of all ages to Cisco Brewers last weekend.
Big votes, big spending
Two nights, over 1,200 voters at peak, plenty of debate, and a lot of money on the table. Nantucket’s 2026 Annual Town Meeting wrapped up this week, with voters approving several major spending projects
Local cast shines
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket closed out a memorable run of Calendar Girls this spring, bringing the production to the stage at Bennett Hall during the island’s quieter season.
Art for the taking
The Artists Association of Nantucket celebrated a milestone with its 25th annual Spring Sweep auction on April 10 and 11.
Move with meaning
A Safe Place Nantucket took over The Chicken Box on April 23 for Own the Floor, a free awareness event supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Half a century in bloom
The Nantucket Daffodil Flower Show celebrated its milestone 50th edition over the weekend with a change of scenery and no shortage of blooms.
Daffodils after dark
Friday night’s sold-out Flower Power Party set a fitting tone for the Nantucket Daffodil Festival.