| Monday January 2, 2012 |
1:00 PM
to
4:00 PM |
18th Annual Festival of Trees
This annual event features over eighty trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, school children and artists. Open Thursday through Monday until December 19. Visit nha.org or call 508-228-1894 for tickets. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. |
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| Tuesday January 3, 2012 |
1:00 PM
to
4:00 PM |
18th Annual Festival of Trees
This annual event features over eighty trees decorated by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, community members, school children and artists. Open Thursday through Monday until December 19. Visit nha.org or call 508-228-1894 for tickets. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. |
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| Tuesday January 3, 2012 |
6:00 PM
to
7:15 PM |
Tai Chi Class
Kris Feeney, of Nantucket's Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. The fee is $10. Free for teens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. |
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| Wednesday January 4, 2012 |
12:30 PM
to
2:00 PM |
Home Schooling Club
A club for home schooling families and those interested in home schooling to: share ideas and information, offer support to each other, work on projects together, use library space and resources. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Thursday January 5, 2012 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Toddler Time
A 20-25 minute story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 15 toddlers and their caregivers. Tickets available 10:00AM at the Children's Desk. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Thursday January 5, 2012 |
11:00 AM
to
11:30 AM |
Story Time
Storytime for children 3 years and older. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 40 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Thursday January 5, 2012 |
6:00 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Drop-in English Classes
Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced English skills, open to all, no pre-registration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508.228.8710 for more information. |
|
| Friday January 6, 2012 |
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Music and Movement for Kids
Music program with Marcia Hempel for children ages 2-5 years. Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities that teach musical skills. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 15 children and their caregivers. Tickets available at the Children's Desk starting at 10:00AM. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Friday January 6, 2012 |
6:00 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Free Children's Concert
Two of Nantucket's favorite musicians will perform a concert for children and their families. Mollie Glazer, Director of the Nantucket Community Music Center, teacher and cellist, will team up with Erik Wendelken, band leader, performing musician and music teacher. Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. Free Admission. |
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| Friday January 6, 2012 |
|
7:00 PM |
Documentary Film: \"Thrive\"
THRIVE lifts the veil on what's going on in our world by following the money and examining the global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our lives. Weaving together breakthroughs in science, consciousness and activism, the film offers real solutions and bold strategies for the future. Co-sponsored with the Nantucket Network Of Wellbeing. Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. Free Admission. |
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| Saturday January 7, 2012 |
2:00 PM
to
3:00 PM |
Crafts for 8-11 Year Olds
We will create beautiful upcycled jewelry by turning paper scraps into colorful beads using a project from the book Recycle-gami by Laurie Goldrich Wolf. Feel free to bring your own leftover holiday catalogs, wrapping paper, cards, and other various papers or use some of ours. Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. |
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| Tuesday January 10, 2012 |
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5:00 PM |
Burger Night at Kitty's
$5 Burgers served while they last at Kitty Murtagh's, West Creek Road. 508-325-0781 |
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| Tuesday January 10, 2012 |
6:00 PM
to
7:15 PM |
Tai Chi Class
Kris Feeney, of Nantucket's Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. The fee is $10. Free for teens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. |
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| Wednesday January 11, 2012 |
|
10:00 AM |
Bartlett's Farm Reopening!
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| Wednesday January 11, 2012 |
12:30 PM
to
2:00 PM |
Home Schooling Club
A club for home schooling families and those interested in home schooling to: share ideas and information, offer support to each other, work on projects together, use library space and resources. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Wednesday January 11, 2012 |
5:15 PM
to
6:30 PM |
Book Discussion Group: \"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass\"
The discussion will be facilitated by Chris Lohmann. This second edition of Douglass's Narrative (Simon & Brown, November 2011 ) reprints this classic document together with speeches and letters, all in a volume designed for undergraduate students. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Wednesday January 11, 2012 |
|
7:00 PM |
Feature Film: \"Moneyball\"
An all-star cast brings to life the true story of Billy Beane (Brad Pitt), a former jock turned general manager who uses unconventional methods to bring the best players to the Oakland A's, a major league baseball team struggling against financial hardship. Rated PG-13, 113 minutes. Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. Free admission. |
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| Thursday January 12, 2012 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Toddler Time
A 20-25 minute story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 15 toddlers and their caregivers. Tickets available 10:00AM at the Children's Desk. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Thursday January 12, 2012 |
11:00 AM
to
11:30 AM |
Story Time
Storytime for children 3 years and older. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 40 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Thursday January 12, 2012 |
1:30 PM
to
3:30 PM |
Roasted Vegetables and Cookbook Swap
Sign up to join Nancy Tyrer for an afternoon of fun at the Saltmarsh Center. Bring any cookbooks you'd like to get rid of, peruse other books and find a new title or two to swap. All leftover cookbooks will be donated to the Atheneum for their collection or book sale. We will prepare some winter vegetables and put them in the ovens to roast while we enjoy an afternoon of sharing old cookbooks and recipes over a cup of tea. Each participant will go home with a serving for two of roasted vegetables to enjoy with your dinner. Bring a small oven proof casserole dish to bring your vegetables home in. Sign up by calling the Saltmarsh Center 508-228-4490. Fee: $2.00 for vegetables. |
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| Thursday January 12, 2012 |
3:00 PM
to
4:00 PM |
Library LEGOs
The library will supply the LEGO bricks and a suggested theme. Your LEGO masterpiece will be displayed in the Weezie Children's Library for one week. Program is FREE but space is limited. For children in grades K-5 and registration is required. Please register on our website: www.nantucketatheneum.org Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Thursday January 12, 2012 |
6:00 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Drop-in English Classes
Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced English skills, open to all, no pre-registration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508.228.8710 for more information. |
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| Friday January 13, 2012 |
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Music and Movement for Kids
Music program with Marcia Hempel for children ages 2-5 years. Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities that teach musical skills. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 15 children and their caregivers. Tickets available at the Children's Desk starting at 10:00AM. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Friday January 13, 2012 |
11:30 AM
to
12:30 PM |
Cosmic Creations
For children 4-8 years of age: Art and Science program with teacher Melanie Hajjar . Free admission. Program limited to the first 15 children. Tickets available at the Children's Desk, starting at 10:00AM. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Friday January 13, 2012 |
|
5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Queequegs. App & entree or entree & dessert. 6 Oak Street, 508-325-0992. |
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| Saturday January 14, 2012 |
|
10:00 AM |
Winter Farm Talks - Soups & Stews
Get warm and cozy as you learn some new recipes for winter soups and stews and enjoy some delicious samples with Chef Tina Fournier. Free. In the Hayloft at Bartlett's Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd.
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| Saturday January 14, 2012 |
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Read to a Buddy
Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. This program is a fun, relaxed and nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply ENJOY reading. Sign up to read 15-20 minutes by going to www.nantucketatheneum.org. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the selection we display in the gallery. Free. Children ages 6-9 years old are welcome to register. |
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| Saturday January 14, 2012 |
2:00 PM
to
3:00 PM |
Story and Craft Hour
Please join us as we read Caralyn Buehner's Snowmen at Night and create a snowman collage of our own. Open to children ages 4 and up. Please register at www.nantucketatheneum.org or call the Weezie Library at 228-1110 ext. 103. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Saturday January 14, 2012 |
2:00 PM
to
4:00 PM |
Cyber Cafe
A drop-in workshop for patrons to ask questions about how to use a computer device, use library digital services, or use various types of software. Atheneum staff will be on hand, as well as, our teen techno whiz kid Nick Nakov. Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. Free admission. |
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| Saturday January 14, 2012 |
|
5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Queequegs. App & entree or entree & dessert. 6 Oak Street, 508-325-0992. |
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| Sunday January 15, 2012 |
|
8:00 AM |
Bird Walk
Two hours of birdwatching around the island. Nantucket High School parking lot, 10 Surfside Rd. |
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| Sunday January 15, 2012 |
2:00 PM
to
4:00 PM |
Nantucket Island Arts & Music Auditions
The 2012 *STARS* Youth Chorus with Jessica Heuser, Music Director, and Mollie Glazer, Collaborative Piano, is now auditioning musical children from 9-14 who want to find their own voice, learn blending and harmony, explore basic vocal technique, and read music. The *STARS* Chorus will publicly perform a variety of music including classical, African American spirituals, world, and popular. Drop-in auditions will be held at the Preservation Hall, 11 Center St. Weekly rehearsals will be at Preservation Hall from 5-6 pm on Thursdays beginning January 19th; performance dates TBA. |
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| Sunday January 15, 2012 |
3:00 PM
to
6:00 PM |
Children's House 30th Anniversary Celebration
Help the Children's House of Nantucket celebrate their 30th year with music by the Wayne Potash Band, food by American Seasons, crafts, games, and face painting. Tickets are $30 for adults, free for kids. Call 508.228.5454 or email children@nantucket.net for tickets. Held at the Great Harbor Yacht Club, and all proceeds benefit the Children's House of Nantucket. |
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| Sunday January 15, 2012 |
|
5:30 PM |
Three Courses for $20
Three courses for $20 at Pazzo. Prix fixe changes nightly. 130 Pleasant Street,
508-325-4500. |
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| Monday January 16, 2012 |
|
12:00 PM |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance
Come honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the Interfaith Council and the African Meeting House at the Summer Street Church, 1 Summer St. |
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| Monday January 16, 2012 |
|
5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Queequegs. App & entree or entree & dessert. 6 Oak Street, 508-325-0992. |
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| Tuesday January 17, 2012 |
4:00 PM
to
6:00 PM |
Nantucket Island Arts & Music Auditions
The 2012 *STARS* Youth Chorus with Jessica Heuser, Music Director, and Mollie Glazer, Collaborative Piano, is now auditioning musical children from 9-14 who want to find their own voice, learn blending and harmony, explore basic vocal technique, and read music. The *STARS* Chorus will publicly perform a variety of music including classical, African American spirituals, world, and popular. Drop-in auditions will be held at the Preservation Hall, 11 Center St. Weekly rehearsals will be at Preservation Hall from 5-6 pm on Thursdays beginning January 19th; performance dates TBA. |
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| Tuesday January 17, 2012 |
|
5:00 PM |
Burger Night at Kitty's
$5 Burgers served while they last at Kitty Murtagh's, West Creek Road. 508-325-0781 |
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| Tuesday January 17, 2012 |
5:30 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Theatre Auditions
The Theatre Workshop of Nantucket will holding auditions for the British farce Noises Off, to be directed by Mark White, at 58C Main Street. Also on Saturday, Jan. 21st from 12-1:30pm. Casting 4 female, 5 male; ages mid 20s - mid 60s. Physical acting required. Rehearsals begin April 9th; performances run May 11- June 2. 508-228-9001, www.theatreworkshop.com/auditions. |
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| Tuesday January 17, 2012 |
|
5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Town. App & entree or entree & dessert. 4 East Chestnut St, 508-325-8696. |
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| Tuesday January 17, 2012 |
6:00 PM
to
7:15 PM |
Tai Chi Class
Kris Feeney, of Nantucket's Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. The fee is $10. Free for teens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. |
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| Wednesday January 18, 2012 |
12:30 PM
to
2:00 PM |
Home Schooling Club
A club for home schooling families and those interested in home schooling to: share ideas and information, offer support to each other, work on projects together, use library space and resources. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Wednesday January 18, 2012 |
5:30 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Book Discussion Group: One Book/One Island
This month our group we will discuss the One Book/One Island Book. This year's selection is Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. The World Wide Voices Book Discussion Group meets October to May and is facilitated by Maureen Beck and Molly Anderson and is open to all. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Wednesday January 18, 2012 |
|
5:30 PM |
Three Courses for $20
Three courses for $20 at Pazzo. Prix fixe changes nightly. 130 Pleasant Street,
508-325-4500. |
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| Wednesday January 18, 2012 |
|
7:00 PM |
International Film: \"Saving Private Perez\"
Despite his ruthless reputation, the most notorious drug lord in Mexico has one soft spot -- his mother -- and when she orders him to invade Iraq to rescue his little brother, he assembles a squad of oddball hombres to fulfill his suicidal mission.
In Spanish with subtitles. Rated PG. Nantucket Atheneum Great Hall, 1 India St. Free admission. |
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| Wednesday January 18, 2012 |
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7:30 PM |
A Musical Celebration
A Musical Celebration of Black Composers and Their Cultural Influences. NHS Chorus and Band Concert in NHS Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road. |
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| Thursday January 19, 2012 |
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One Book One Island Title Revealed
Free copies of the book will be available beginning today at the library and around town. Look for the announcement in the Inquirer & Mirror and on One Book One Island sponsor websites. A schedule of events related to the themes of the book is scheduled for Feb. 12 to Feb. 19. Co-sponsored with Sustainable Nantucket.
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| Thursday January 19, 2012 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Toddler Time
A 20-25 minute story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 15 toddlers and their caregivers. Tickets available 10:00AM at the Children's Desk. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Thursday January 19, 2012 |
11:00 AM
to
11:30 AM |
Story Time
Storytime for children 3 years and older. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 40 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Thursday January 19, 2012 |
|
5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Queequegs. App & entree or entree & dessert. 6 Oak Street, 508-325-0992. |
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| Thursday January 19, 2012 |
6:00 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Drop-in English Classes
Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced English skills, open to all, no pre-registration required. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. 508.228.8710 for more information. |
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| Friday January 20, 2012 |
|
9:30 AM |
Free Winter Wellness Discussion Series
The Nantucket Community School presents a series of discussions related to your well-being. "Acupuncture for What Ails You," with Tammy Belanger. $5. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington Street. |
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| Friday January 20, 2012 |
10:00 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Craig Room, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, 57 Prospect St. 508-825-8190. |
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| Friday January 20, 2012 |
10:15 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Music and Movement for Kids
Music program with Marcia Hempel for children ages 2-5 years. Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activities that teach musical skills. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 15 children and their caregivers. Tickets available at the Children's Desk starting at 10:00AM. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Friday January 20, 2012 |
11:30 AM
to
12:30 PM |
Cosmic Creations
For children 4-8 years of age: Art and Science program with teacher Melanie Hajjar . Free admission. Program limited to the first 15 children. Tickets available at the Children's Desk, starting at 10:00AM. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Friday January 20, 2012 |
|
5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Town. App & entree or entree & dessert. 4 East Chestnut St, 508-325-8696. |
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| Friday January 20, 2012 |
6:00 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Pajamas & Pizza Storytime
Pizza, pajamas and stories for families with children five years and younger. Co-sponsored with the Community Network for Children. Free admission. Please call the CNC at 508-228-7285 x1166 to register. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Friday January 20, 2012 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Sense of Place Film Series: \"Bag It\"
Co-sponsored with Sustainable Nantucket. Americans use 60,000 plastic bags every five minutes. Where do the bags and other plastics end up, and at what cost to our environment, marine life and human health? Bag It follows 'everyman' Jeb Berrier as he navigates our plastic world. Jeb is an average American who decides to take a closer look at our cultural love affair with plastics. When Jeb's journey takes a personal twist, we see how our crazy-for-plastic world has finally caught up with us and what we can do about it. 78 minutes. Free admission. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Friday January 20, 2012 |
|
7:30 PM |
Murdered to Death
Presented by Nantucket High School Drama Club in NHS Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road. Adults two tickets for $20; students two tickets for $10. |
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| Saturday January 21, 2012 |
9:00 AM
to
2:00 PM |
Flea Market
in the American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street. Benefit for the American Legion Scholarship Fund.
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| Saturday January 21, 2012 |
|
9:30 AM |
Annual Free Throw Championship
Held at the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club for ages 10-14 (birth certificates required for registration). Details: 508-228-9439. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. 61 Sparks Avenue. |
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| Saturday January 21, 2012 |
|
10:00 AM |
Winter Farm Talks - Natural Cleaning Products
Learn how easy and affordable it is to make natural cleaning products using everyday household ingredients that are safe, non-toxic and biodegradable with our resident craft specialist, Maya Chase. Free. In the Hayloft at Bartlett's Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd.
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| Saturday January 21, 2012 |
12:00 PM
to
1:00 PM |
Reading Marathon: Moby-Dick
The Atheneum is doing a 24 hour reading marathon of Moby-Dick from noon on Sat. Jan 21 to 1 PM on Sunday Jan 22. There are 135 chapters in the book and this undertaking will require a number of readers. To sign up to read 15 – 20 minute sections, call 508-228-1110, ext. 118. Kids and adults are welcome to read, and people may sign up for more than one section. At the book's conclusion there will be chowder and Whale's Tale for all. |
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| Saturday January 21, 2012 |
12:00 PM
to
1:30 PM |
Theatre Auditions
The Theatre Workshop of Nantucket will holding auditions for the British farce Noises Off, to be directed by Mark White, at 58C Main Street. Casting 4 female, 5 male; ages mid 20s - mid 60s. Physical acting required. Rehearsals begin April 9th; performances run May 11- June 2. 508-228-9001, www.theatreworkshop.com/auditions. |
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| Saturday January 21, 2012 |
2:00 PM
to
4:00 PM |
Crafts for Teens
Craft program for young people, ages 12-18. Taking inspiration from books such as Danny Seo's Upcycling, we will use a hard-cover book rescued from the landfill and upcycle it into a planner for your 2012 appointments. All materials will be supplied. Please at www.nantucketatheneum.org/progams-events/calendar. Free admission. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Saturday January 21, 2012 |
|
5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Queequegs. App & entree or entree & dessert. 6 Oak Street, 508-325-0992. |
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| Saturday January 21, 2012 |
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7:30 PM |
Enchanted April
Presented by Nantucket High School Drama Club in NHS Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road. Adults two tickets for $20; students two tickets for $10. |
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| Sunday January 22, 2012 |
|
8:00 AM |
Bird Walk
Two hours of birdwatching around the island. Nantucket High School parking lot, 10 Surfside Rd. |
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| Sunday January 22, 2012 |
|
2:00 PM |
Murdered to Death
Presented by Nantucket High School Drama Club in NHS Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road. Adults two tickets for $20; students two tickets for $10. |
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| Sunday January 22, 2012 |
4:30 PM
to
6:30 PM |
Chinese New Year Skate Party
Celebrate the Chinese new year at a Skating Party at Nantucket Ice. DJ, Family Festivities, Favors, Special Public Skating prices apply, coupons accepted. Combo plate will be available at Siam to Go. $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. Nantucket Ice, CNB Rink, 508.228.2516. |
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| Sunday January 22, 2012 |
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5:30 PM |
Three Courses for $20
Three courses for $20 at Pazzo. Prix fixe changes nightly. 130 Pleasant Street,
508-325-4500. |
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| Monday January 23, 2012 |
2:30 PM
to
4:00 PM |
Kids on Ice
Free after school skating, children grades pre-k through 3rd are welcome. Show up and lace up! Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane, 508-228-2516. |
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| Monday January 23, 2012 |
4:30 PM
to
6:00 PM |
Panel Discussion on Downtown Nantucket
Presented by Nantucket Civic League in the African Meeting House, York Street. Free. Refreshments served. Park at Silver Street lot. |
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| Monday January 23, 2012 |
|
5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Town. App & entree or entree & dessert. 4 East Chestnut St, 508-325-8696. |
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| Tuesday January 24, 2012 |
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Library Closed
The Nantucket Atheneum will be closed from Jan. 24-Feb. 20 while the building becomes more energy efficient, cost effective, and comfortable for patrons. Book and media check-out, onsite programs, and onsite computer/internet access will be suspended during this time. Book returns will be available in outside bins and wi-fi will still be accessible outside the building. |
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| Tuesday January 24, 2012 |
|
9:30 AM |
Free Winter Wellness Discussion Series
The Nantucket Community School presents a series of discussions related to your well-being. With Sheri Perelman. $5. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington Street. |
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| Tuesday January 24, 2012 |
|
10:00 AM |
Adult Morning Stick
Wake up with a morning scrimmage at Nantucket Ice, Backus Lane, 508.228-2516. |
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| Tuesday January 24, 2012 |
|
12:30 PM |
Free Winter Wellness Discussion Series
The Nantucket Community School presents a series of discussions related to your well-being. "Spotting Fad Diets," with Kathleen Minihan. $5. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington Street. |
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| Tuesday January 24, 2012 |
|
5:00 PM |
Burger Night at Kitty's
$5 Burgers served while they last at Kitty Murtagh's, West Creek Road. 508-325-0781 |
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| Tuesday January 24, 2012 |
|
5:30 PM |
Three Courses for $20
Three courses for $20 at Pazzo. Prix fixe changes nightly. 130 Pleasant Street,
508-325-4500. |
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| Tuesday January 24, 2012 |
6:30 PM
to
8:30 PM |
Networking Night Out
Join Petticoat Row for "A New Year, A New You!" Special guest speakers, Jami Lower, Kathleen Minihan & Lisa Wisentaner, discuss healthy and active lifestyle changes for the new year! Delicious food, fantastic door prizes & friendly faces! All are welcome! $5 at the door/Members are free. Held at The Westmoor Club. |
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| Tuesday January 24, 2012 |
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6:30 PM |
Free Winter Wellness Discussion Series
The Nantucket Community School presents a series of discussions related to your well-being. "Right Plan, Right Place," with Marty McGowan. $5. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington Street. |
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| Tuesday January 24, 2012 |
7:00 PM
to
8:30 PM |
Community Forum
The hospital begins a series of three to four community forums as a way to get feedback from island residents and visitors. Dr. Margot Hartmann, NCH President and CEO, will lead the forums to start a dialogue with the community, hear their opinions about what NCH is doing right and what they would like from our hospital in the future. The first forum will be held at the new town administration building on Faregrounds Road. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Additional forum dates will be scheduled for the spring and summer. |
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| Wednesday January 25, 2012 |
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5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Queequegs. App & entree or entree & dessert. 6 Oak Street, 508-325-0992. |
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| Wednesday January 25, 2012 |
|
6:30 PM |
Free Winter Wellness Discussion Series
The Nantucket Community School presents a series of discussions related to your well-being. "Chiropractic," with Bob Mulcahy. $5. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington Street. |
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| Thursday January 26, 2012 |
2:30 PM
to
4:00 PM |
Kids on Ice
Free after school skating, children grades pre-k through 3rd are welcome. Show up and lace up! Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane, 508-228-2516. |
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| Thursday January 26, 2012 |
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5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Town. App & entree or entree & dessert. 4 East Chestnut St, 508-325-8696. |
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| Thursday January 26, 2012 |
|
6:30 PM |
Free Winter Wellness Discussion Series
The Nantucket Community School presents a series of discussions related to your well-being. "Ear Infections and Your Child," $5. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington Street. |
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| Thursday January 26, 2012 |
|
6:30 PM |
Free Winter Wellness Discussion Series
The Nantucket Community School presents a series of discussions related to your well-being. $5. Greenhound Building, 10 Washington Street. |
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| Friday January 27, 2012 |
|
10:00 AM |
Adult Morning Stick
Wake up with a morning scrimmage at Nantucket Ice, Backus Lane, 508.228-2516. |
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| Friday January 27, 2012 |
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5:30 PM |
Three Courses for $20
Three courses for $20 at Pazzo. Prix fixe changes nightly. 130 Pleasant Street,
508-325-4500. |
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| Friday January 27, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM |
Theatre Workshop Comedy Night
Emceed by Kevin Flynn, founder of the Nantucket Comedy Festival, the evening will feature stand up comedy from Nantucket teens and adults. Nantucket teens get the chance to try out jokes and routines that they have been working on as part of a
comedy festival teen program. African Meeting House, 27 & 20 York Sts. |
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| Friday January 27, 2012 |
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7:30 PM |
Enchanted April
Presented by Nantucket High School Drama Club in NHS Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road. Adults two tickets for $20; students two tickets for $10. |
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| Saturday January 28, 2012 |
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10:00 AM |
Winter Farm Talks - Create Photo Magic
Personal Photo Organizer, Susan Baracchini, will share easy tips on organizing your photographs, safely storing them and preserving old photos and slides. Learn how to make great gifts using your photographs. Free. In the Hayloft at Bartlett's Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd.
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| Saturday January 28, 2012 |
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM |
Bone CSI
Challenge yourself and try to identify all the different bones we have in our museum collection. Bring your own bones to figure out what they are. We will have bones from whales, birds, turtles, fish, and mammals on display. Drop in anytime. Members FREE, Non-members $1. Natural Science Museum, corner of Milk & Vestal Sts. |
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| Saturday January 28, 2012 |
4:00 PM
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6:00 PM |
Shingles Concert at the Box
A fun family event to benefit the Nantucket Community Music Center. Pizza and Bucket Auction with great prizes including $250 cash! At the Chicken Box. $5 admisson, children are free. |
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| Saturday January 28, 2012 |
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5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Queequegs. App & entree or entree & dessert. 6 Oak Street, 508-325-0992. |
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| Saturday January 28, 2012 |
7:00 PM
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8:15 PM |
Concert: Timbukblues
"Timbukblues" is Chuck Colley, Erik Wendelken and Tom Stoddart. Original acoustic blues and material from 20th century masters, familiar and some not so familiar tunes played with resophonic guitars, stand up bass, harp and saxophone with vocals from all three members. Free admission. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Saturday January 28, 2012 |
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7:30 PM |
Murdered to Death
Presented by Nantucket High School Drama Club in NHS Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road. Adults two tickets for $20; students two tickets for $10. |
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| Sunday January 29, 2012 |
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8:00 AM |
Bird Walk
Two hours of birdwatching around the island. Nantucket High School parking lot, 10 Surfside Rd. |
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| Sunday January 29, 2012 |
2:00 PM
to
3:00 PM |
Nantucket Amble
A nature walk for families to Gibbs Pond. We will hike the 1.6 mile round trip from Altar Rock while taking in the Moors. Meet at the Maria Mitchell Association (4 Vestal St.) at 1:30PM to car pool out to the site or meet at the navigation tower by Altar Rock at 2PM. FREE: In cooperation with the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. |
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| Sunday January 29, 2012 |
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2:00 PM |
Enchanted April
Presented by Nantucket High School Drama Club in NHS Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road. Adults two tickets for $20; students two tickets for $10. |
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| Sunday January 29, 2012 |
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5:30 PM |
Three Courses for $20
Three courses for $20 at Pazzo. Prix fixe changes nightly. 130 Pleasant Street,
508-325-4500. |
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| Monday January 30, 2012 |
2:30 PM
to
4:00 PM |
Kids on Ice
Free after school skating, children grades pre-k through 3rd are welcome. Show up and lace up! Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane, 508-228-2516. |
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| Monday January 30, 2012 |
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5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Town. App & entree or entree & dessert. 4 East Chestnut St, 508-325-8696. |
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| Tuesday January 31, 2012 |
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7:30 AM |
Adult Learn to Skate & Ice-R-Cise Class
A great morning workout at the rink. Drop ins welcome. Hockey or figure skates. Nantucket Ice, Backus Lane, 508-228-2516. |
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| Tuesday January 31, 2012 |
2:30 PM
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4:30 PM |
Winter Discovery Days
Explore the history of Nantucket and create crafts to take home. Each week is dedicated to a different topic for children and families to explore through hands-on activities and stories. The program is free for Nantucket elementary-age children and their families. Groups of children are also welcome, but must be accompanied by adult companions. The Winter Discovery Days are made possible through a grant from the Cape Cod 5 Foundation. The Discovery Room, Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. |
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| Tuesday January 31, 2012 |
3:30 PM
to
5:30 PM |
Musical Theatre Study Class
Learn about the essential elements of performance in this Theatre Workshop of Nantucket workshop taught by Laura Gallagher Byrne and Robert Behrman. Workshop is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from January 31 to February 15 from 3:30-5:30 pm. Final performance on Friday, Feb. 16. Best for ages 12 and older. Class fee is $350 for 12 classes. To reserve space, call 508-228-9001. |
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| Tuesday January 31, 2012 |
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5:00 PM |
Burger Night at Kitty's
$5 Burgers served while they last at Kitty Murtagh's, West Creek Road. 508-325-0781 |
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| Tuesday January 31, 2012 |
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5:30 PM |
Two Courses for $25
Two courses for $25 Mon-Sat from 5:30 pm at Queequegs. App & entree or entree & dessert. 6 Oak Street, 508-325-0992. |
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| Tuesday January 31, 2012 |
6:00 PM
to
7:15 PM |
Tai Chi Class
Kris Feeney, of Nantucket's Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. The fee is $10. Free for teens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. |
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