2008 Events
Calendar

Tuesday April 1, 2008
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM	Play With Me St. Paul's Parish House, 20 Fair St. Play group for babies birth to 12 months with their parent. Come meet other parents with babies and share your stories and ideas. Call (508) 228-7285, ext 1576 for details.
Wednesday April 2, 2008
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Wednesday April 2, 2008
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 Street.
Wednesday April 2, 2008
7:30 PM	Bingo 7:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows hall, Bartlett Road. Must be 18 to play. For more information call (508) 228-6149
Wednesday April 2, 2008
7:30 PM	Bible Study for men and women at 4 Trotter's Lane. All are welcome.
Thursday April 3, 2008
8:00 AM	Bible Study in St. Mary's Parish Hall, 10 Winter St. All are welcome. 508-228-5895 for details.
Thursday April 3, 2008
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM	Food for Thought: Historic Gardens and Landscape Preservation NHA Maintenance and Grounds Assistant Kathrina Pearl will provide an overview of her landscape preservation and discuss the landscapes and gardens at NHA sites. Special emphasis will be given to the recently completed kitchen garden and orchard at the Oldest House and a discussion of further landscape preservation work at Greater Light. In the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street.
Thursday April 3, 2008
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM	Beginner and Intermediate English Literary Classes for those seeking to improve their English skills. At the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. No fee.
Friday April 4, 2008
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM	Home Schooling Club For home schooling families and those interested in home schooling to: share ideas and info, offer support to each other, work on projects together, use library space and resources. Every Friday at the Nantucket Atheneum Gallery.
Friday April 4, 2008
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM	Teen Open Mic Night For young poets, actors, musicians, dancers to share their talents in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Free admission; refreshments served.
Friday April 4, 2008
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM	Open Night at Loines Observatory Sample the sights of the distant heavens with MMA astronomers, weather permitting. $5 adult, $3 child (members); $10 adult, $6 child (non-members). 59 Milk Street Extension.
Saturday April 5, 2008
10:00 AM	Free Farm Talk: Perennial Grower's Favorites Perennial Grower, Lori Kunz, will present a slide show of her favorite annuals, perennials, shrubs, vines and herbs; showcasing plants with long bloom times, disease resistance, high performance, and low maintenance. At Bartlett Farm.
Saturday April 5, 2008
1:00 PM	Story Time and Dessert In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day (April 2) and National Autism Awareness Month. Recommended for children ages 3 to 8 accompanied by caregiver. In the Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street.
Saturday April 5, 2008
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM	An Evening of Robert Frost A Lecture, discussion & recitation on the poetry of Robert Frost with Stephen Collins. A short biographical lecture will be followed by a discussion of the following poems: 'The Tuft of Flowers,' 'Mending Wall, ''Birches,''After Apple Picking,''Desert Places'and 'Acquainted with the Night.' Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Free admission.
Saturday April 5, 2008
8:00 PM	"What's Your Sign" Fundraiser Party for a good cause. Zodiac theme, music, tarot card readings, raffle, and much more. Cost: $10. at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. Fundraiser for Maria Mitchell Assn.
Sunday April 6, 2008
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM	Poetry Slam Featuring Jack McCarthy. Free admission: "pass the hat" for the feature. At the Grace Grossman Environmental Center, 180 Polpis Road. 774-836-5035.
Sunday April 6, 2008
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM	NCMC Nantucket School of Music Concert Featuring the NCMC Nantucket School of Music students and faculty playing music of The Beatles in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Free admission.
Sunday April 6, 2008
2:00 PM	"Threads" Fashion Show and Auction at Faregrounds Restaurant, Fairgrounds Road. Tickets $20: 508-228-1981. Proceeds will benefit Nantucket S.T.A.R.s therapeutic summer camp for children.
Monday April 7, 2008
7:00 PM	Men's Group led by Gordon McGregor at the Unitarian Church, 11 Orange Street. Drop-in; free; non-sectarian.
Tuesday April 8, 2008
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM	Free Creative Movement Program for Ages 10-24 mos. Each child should be accompanied by one caregiver. Program limited to first 15 children. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Tuesday April 8, 2008
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM	Free Creative Movement Program for Ages 2-3 years Each child should be accompanied by one caregiver. Program limited to first 15 children. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Tuesday April 8, 2008
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM	Play With Me St. Paul's Parish House, 20 Fair St. Play group for babies birth to 12 months with their parent. Come meet other parents with babies and share your stories and ideas. Call (508) 228-7285, ext 1576 for details.
Tuesday April 8, 2008
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM	Free Yoga for All: Ages 6 and up Atheneum gallery, 1 India St. Yoga class with yoga and dance instructor Marjory Trott. No reservation required, but class is limited to first 15 children.
Tuesday April 8, 2008
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM	Atheneum Readers Book Club for high school students. Meet in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. New members welcome. Pizza & beverages. 508-228-1110, x 103.
Tuesday April 8, 2008
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM	Free Yoga for Teens for ages 12 to 18 years. Program limited to first 15 children. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Wednesday April 9, 2008
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Wednesday April 9, 2008
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 Street.
Wednesday April 9, 2008
7:30 PM	Interfaith Devotional Gathering sponsored by the Nantucket Bahai Community in the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. For details call 508-325-4325.
Wednesday April 9, 2008
7:30 PM	Bingo 7:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows hall, Bartlett Road. Must be 18 to play. For more information call (508) 228-6149
Wednesday April 9, 2008
7:30 PM	Bible Study for men and women at 4 Trotter's Lane. All are welcome.
Thursday April 10, 2008
8:00 AM	Bible Study in St. Mary's Parish Hall, 10 Winter St. All are welcome. 508-228-5895 for details.
Thursday April 10, 2008
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM	Food for Thought: Tuckernuck Gam Hear Ruthie Grieder, Susie Robinson, and other Tuckernuckers share their stories and experiences of life on Tuckernuck Island. In the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street.
Thursday April 10, 2008
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM	Beginner and Intermediate English Literary Classes for those seeking to improve their English skills. At the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. No fee.
Friday April 11, 2008
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM	Postpartum Support Group in the Gallery room of the library for anyone interested in discussing the complex changes that occur in our lives after the birth of a child. This is a place to talk about the experience, the emotional, social and physical changes, and to gather help and support from other who have found ways to juggle it all. Free and open to mothers, fathers, families and friends. For details: call Nancy at 508-783-8841. Use the side entrance of the Atheneum and take the elevator to the lower gallery.
Friday April 11, 2008
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM	Home Schooling Club For home schooling families and those interested in home schooling to: share ideas and info, offer support to each other, work on projects together, use library space and resources. Every Friday at the Nantucket Atheneum Gallery.
Friday April 11, 2008
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM	After School Program: Working with the Elements for ages 8 and older: an exploration of the elements that make up our natural world. Free. in the Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St.
Friday April 11, 2008
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM	"4" An Event Celebrating the Year-Round Life of Nantucket featuring live music by The Shingles and by Mollie Glazer and friends; food; the debut of "30 Years of Island Faces" by Cary Hazlegrove; and four unique auctions. Tickets $75 available by calling the organizations the event benefits: Lighthouse School at 508-228-0427 or Nantucket Preservation Trust at 508-228-1387 or Sustainable Nantucket at 508-228-3399, or the Land Council at508-228-2818.
Friday April 11, 2008
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM	Summer Activities Fair Register your children for summer activities with various on-island organizations. At the Nantucket Elementary School, Cafeteria.
Friday April 11, 2008
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM	Free Teen Games Night Video Gaming expert Beth Gallaway visits Nantucket with her equipment and games. Join us for a wide variety of games, including video games, board and card games. Refreshments for all.in Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Friday April 11, 2008
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM	Free Family Night: Magic by Scott Jameson Designed with family audiences in mind, Scott's show artfully combines magic and juggling with clever characterizations, physical skill, music, mime, storytelling, and plenty of audience participation. Open to the public. No ticket necessary. Held in the Nantucket High School Auditorium, 10 Surfside Road.
Friday April 11, 2008
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM	Open Night at Loines Observatory Sample the sights of the distant heavens with MMA astronomers, weather permitting. $5 adult, $3 child (members); $10 adult, $6 child (non-members). 59 Milk Street Extension.
Saturday April 12, 2008
9:30 AM	LVA Workshop an informal workshop for new and current tutors; lower gallery of the Nantucket Atheneum.
Saturday April 12, 2008
10:00 AM	Free Farm Talk: Stop and Smell the Roses Grower Liz Morcone will discuss new varieties for 2008, best choices for Nantucket, when and what to spray for insect control and prevention of diseases, when and how to prune, where to plant, winter protection and care. At Bartlett Farm.
Saturday April 12, 2008
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM	Free Creative Movement Program for Ages 3 to 5 Each child should be accompanied by one caregiver. Program limited to first 15 children. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Saturday April 12, 2008
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	Library Unveiling The public is invited to visit the NCMC/Nantucket School of Music space, upstairs at 11 Centre Street, where they may view the new music reference library, which will feature books on music-related topics, instrumental and vocal scores, and teaching materials. At the same time, some decommissioned items, including books and music, will be available for sale.
Saturday April 12, 2008
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM	Poetic Nantucket Narratives In honor of National Poetry and National Jazz Month, Nantucket poets and musicians present an assortment of verse and music in the Whaling Museum. This multigenerational program will feature readings from poems inspired by Nantucket's past and present, including dramatic readings by island poets Frank Cunningham and Len Germinara. NCMC/Nantucket School of Music faculty member and island musician Andy Bullington will be featured on guitar, and all that jazz. Free for NHA members In the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street.
Saturday April 12, 2008
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM	ABCs of Dementia A free education session for caregivers with Suzanne Faith Baybutt, RN, BsPsych. Sherburne Commons, 21 South Shore Road.
Saturday April 12, 2008
8:30 PM	2nd annual Casino Royale Arts Scholarship Benefit to benefit the Arts Council Scholarship Program. Held at the Rose & Crown, So. Water Street. Casino games, music, vintage Bond flicks, and lots of fun. Bond attire is encouraged. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door. For details: 508-228-325-8588
Sunday April 13, 2008
8:00 AM	Nantucket Bird Club Walk Join the Nantucket Bird Club for a walk. Meet in front of the high school to carpool. Call Edie Ray at (508) 228-1693 for more details.
Sunday April 13, 2008
4:00 PM	Quartetto Gelato in Concert Quartetto Gelato thrills its audiences with the mastery of six instruments and offers the bonus of a brilliant operatic tenor. Concert will be held in the Coffin School, 4 Winter Street. Presented by Nantucket Arts Council. For tickets: 508-325-8588.
Monday April 14, 2008
5:50 PM to 7:30 PM	Town Hall Meeting: Preventing Underage Drinking Event includes: youth-led community briefing; NHS poster and essay contest winners; summary of second annual NHS YRBS results; highlights of ASAP's substance abuse prevention plan for youth; introduction of the CMCA project, Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol, and meet the coordinator, Mary Beth King; and guests from the Southeast Center for Healthy Communities. In the Nantucket High School auditorium, 10 Surfside Road.
Monday April 14, 2008
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM	Spa Night A night of Pampering from our local experts. Pedicures, Hair Styling, Massage just to name a few services. So Many Door Prizes and Giveaways! A great night of fun, food, friends and Pampering! At Faregrounds Restaurant, Fairgrounds Road. Tickets $15; sold at the door, at Wee Whalers, and at Faregrounds. Benefits Jr. Miss.
Monday April 14, 2008
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM	Sensory Integration Overview Workshop featuring Renee Gamberoni, MHS, OTR/L. This presentation will specifically address what sensory integration is, how it impacts the child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs and how families and staff can address it. Sponsored by the Nantucket Autism Resource Center and held in the Nantucket High School LGI room, 10 Surfside Road. For details: email khoryn@autismspeaks.org, or call 646. 341.3043
Monday April 14, 2008
7:00 PM	Men's Group led by Gordon McGregor at the Unitarian Church, 11 Orange Street. Drop-in; free; non-sectarian.
Monday April 14, 2008
7:00 PM	NCMC Rehearsal A rehearsal for the May 15 concert of Mozart Vespers, Barbara Elder, conductor. New singers welcome. NHS Chorus Room, 10 Surfside Road. Call Barbara Elder at (508) 228-7280 ext. 1269 or Grace Noyes (508) 228-5485.
Monday April 14, 2008
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM	Young Life Club for high school kids looking to break away from the norm, be with their friends and have fun, while being challenged to grow in character. Call Joshua Mencer at 508-561-1136 for details. 4 Trotter's Lane.
Tuesday April 15, 2008
8:30 AM	HIV and Hepatitis Clinic Nantucket AIDS Network, 35 Old South Road. Free HIV and hepatitis counseling and testing.
Tuesday April 15, 2008
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM	Play With Me St. Paul's Parish House, 20 Fair St. Play group for babies birth to 12 months with their parent. Come meet other parents with babies and share your stories and ideas. Call (508) 228-7285, ext 1576 for details.
Tuesday April 15, 2008
3:00 PM	HIV and Hepatitis Clinic Nantucket AIDS Network, 35 Old South Road. Free HIV and hepatitis counseling and testing.
Tuesday April 15, 2008
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	Relationships: What Works, What Doesn't Presented by the Professional Counselors Group, featuring Richard Ross, Mary Michetti, Buck Weaver, Nancy Rappaport, and Anne Kronenberg. Free and open to the public in the Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street.
Wednesday April 16, 2008
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Wednesday April 16, 2008
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 Street.
Wednesday April 16, 2008
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM	Spring Floral Arranging Workshop You provide the containers and we'll take care of the rest! Tim Walker, Manager of The Flower Shop, shares his tricks of the trade and instructs the class in creating long-lasting floral arrangements. Just in time for Daffodil Week End! $45 per person gets you two fresh floral arrangements. Afternoon & Evening sessions available. Registration deadline is April 14. Sponsored by Marine Home Center at the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street.
Wednesday April 16, 2008
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM	Spring Floral Arranging Workshop You provide the containers and we'll take care of the rest! Tim Walker, Manager of The Flower Shop, shares his tricks of the trade and instructs the class in creating long-lasting floral arrangements. Just in time for Daffodil Week End! $45 per person gets you two fresh floral arrangements. Afternoon & Evening sessions available. Registration deadline is April 14. Sponsored by Marine Home Center at the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street.
Wednesday April 16, 2008
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM	Newspapers on Nantucket In the mid 1990s Lee Rand Burne and then Atheneum Assistant Director Chris Turrentine embarked upon a massive project to catalog and preserve as many Nantucket newspapers as possible. The pair spent months sorting and organizing thousands of newspapers, which are now part of the Atheneum's collection. Come learn about our amazing newspaper collection and how it came to be. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Wednesday April 16, 2008
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM	Acquisitions Night Featuring the collection of David H. Wood In the Nantucket Whaling Museum. Join Robyn and John Davis Curator of Collections Ben Simons, Librarian and Collections Manager Tony Dumitru as they present highlights of recent additions to the NHA collections. $5; free for NHA members.
Wednesday April 16, 2008
7:30 PM	Bingo 7:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows hall, Bartlett Road. Must be 18 to play. For more information call (508) 228-6149
Wednesday April 16, 2008
7:30 PM	Bible Study for men and women at 4 Trotter's Lane. All are welcome.
Wednesday April 16, 2008
7:30 PM	Interfaith Devotional Gatherings Meditations will focus on One Loving Creator, One Unfolding Religion, One Human Family Ð The Baha'’ Faith. Any prayers or scriptures welcome. Living Room Conference Room, Nantucket Cottage Hospital, 57 Prospect St.
Thursday April 17, 2008
8:00 AM	Bible Study in St. Mary's Parish Hall, 10 Winter St. All are welcome. 508-228-5895 for details.
Thursday April 17, 2008
8:30 AM	HIV and Hepatitis Clinic Nantucket AIDS Network, 35 Old South Road. Free HIV and hepatitis counseling and testing.
Thursday April 17, 2008
1:45 PM	Concert by Lower School Students of Nantucket New School The Lower School Chorus is composed of all students in kindergarten through grade four. The children will perform music that has its roots in American musical traditions. . At 15 Nobadeer Farm Road. Free and open to the public.
Thursday April 17, 2008
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM	After School Program: Working with the Elements for ages 8 and older: "Working with the Elements": an exploration of the elements that make up our natural world. Free. in the Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St.
Thursday April 17, 2008
3:00 PM	HIV and Hepatitis Clinic Nantucket AIDS Network, 35 Old South Road. Free HIV and hepatitis counseling and testing.
Thursday April 17, 2008
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM	Beginner and Intermediate English Literary Classes for those seeking to improve their English skills. At the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. No fee.
Thursday April 17, 2008
7:30 PM	"Doubt, A Parable" presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in the upstairs performance space of the Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. "Doubt" is set at a Catholic school in the Bronx in 1964. The action centers on a nun who grows suspicious when a priest begins taking what she considers too much interest in the life of a young African American student. Directed by Michael J. Feeney the play features Ciaran Byrne, Pam Murphy, Callie Kever, and Tina Hoskins. In 2004 "Doubt" won 4 Tony Awards; it also won the Pulitzer Prize for 2004/2005. For details and tickets, see www.TheatreWorkshop.com.
Friday April 18, 2008
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM	Home Schooling Club For home schooling families and those interested in home schooling to: share ideas and info, offer support to each other, work on projects together, use library space and resources. Every Friday at the Nantucket Atheneum Gallery.
Friday April 18, 2008
7:30 PM	"Doubt, A Parable" presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in the upstairs performance space of the Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. "Doubt" is set at a Catholic school in the Bronx in 1964. The action centers on a nun who grows suspicious when a priest begins taking what she considers too much interest in the life of a young African American student. Directed by Michael J. Feeney the play features Ciaran Byrne, Pam Murphy, Callie Kever, and Tina Hoskins. In 2004 "Doubt" won 4 Tony Awards; it also won the Pulitzer Prize for 2004/2005. For details and tickets, see www.TheatreWorkshop.com.
Friday April 18, 2008
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM	Open Night at Loines Observatory Sample the sights of the distant heavens with MMA astronomers, weather permitting. $5 adult, $3 child (members); $10 adult, $6 child (non-members). 59 Milk Street Extension.
Saturday April 19, 2008
8:00 AM	"Birding around Town" Nature Walk Take a leisurely stroll downtown in search of birds. Maria Mitchell Assn. members free; non-members adult $10, child $5. Meets at MMA Science Library (2 Vestal St.)
Saturday April 19, 2008
10:00 AM	Free Farm Talk: Orchid Day Nick Mancieri of award-winning A&P orchids in Swansea, MA will give a presentation including tips and tricks to keep orchids happy and healthy in your home. At Bartlett Farm.
Saturday April 19, 2008
6:30 PM	Passover Begins at sunset.
Saturday April 19, 2008
7:00 PM	International Film: "Goodbye Lenin" In East Germany, a proud socialist woman slips into a coma in October 1898 and misses the fall of the Berlin Wall. When she wakes, her son dupes her into believing Socialism still rules. Free. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Saturday April 19, 2008
7:30 PM	"Doubt, A Parable" presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in the upstairs performance space of the Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. "Doubt" is set at a Catholic school in the Bronx in 1964. The action centers on a nun who grows suspicious when a priest begins taking what she considers too much interest in the life of a young African American student. Directed by Michael J. Feeney the play features Ciaran Byrne, Pam Murphy, Callie Kever, and Tina Hoskins. In 2004 "Doubt" won 4 Tony Awards; it also won the Pulitzer Prize for 2004/2005. For details and tickets, see www.TheatreWorkshop.com.
Sunday April 20, 2008
7:30 PM	"Howl at the Moon" Full moon walk with Maria Mitchell Assn. and Strong Wings. Location TBA: 508-228-9198. Pets on leashes welcome. Free.
Monday April 21, 2008
1:00 AM	Patriots' Day government offices closed.
Monday April 21, 2008
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM	Passport to History: Vacation Destination Days Free program for students K-5 with an adult at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. "Peopling the Island"
Tuesday April 22, 2008
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM	Earth Day Giveaway Free organic cotton grocery bags will be given away at Annye's Whole Foods and at Bartlett Farm and at Stop-n-Shop. Nantucket Land Council: www.NantucketLandCouncil.org.
Tuesday April 22, 2008
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM	Play With Me St. Paul's Parish House, 20 Fair St. Play group for babies birth to 12 months with their parent. Come meet other parents with babies and share your stories and ideas. Call (508) 228-7285, ext 1576 for details.
Tuesday April 22, 2008
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM	Passport to History: Vacation Destination Days Free program for students K-5 with an adult at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. "Living in the Light: Island Ideologies"
Wednesday April 23, 2008
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Wednesday April 23, 2008
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 Street.
Wednesday April 23, 2008
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM	Passport to History: Vacation Destination Days Free program for students K-5 with an adult at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. "Whaling"
Wednesday April 23, 2008
5:00 PM	Worldwide Voices Book Discussion Group featuring "What is the What. In the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Wednesday April 23, 2008
7:00 PM	Film Showing: "The Next Industrial Revolution" Film by Bill McDonough about reinventing technical enterprises to be safe and ever-renewing. Showing free of charge in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Presented by Sustainable Nantucket, Nantucket Green, & the Nantucket Atheneum.
Wednesday April 23, 2008
7:30 PM	Interfaith Devotional Gathering sponsored by the Nantucket Bahai Community in the Nantucket Cottage Hospital. For details call 508-325-4325.
Wednesday April 23, 2008
7:30 PM	Bingo 7:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows hall, Bartlett Road. Must be 18 to play. For more information call (508) 228-6149
Wednesday April 23, 2008
7:30 PM	Bible Study for men and women at 4 Trotter's Lane. All are welcome.
Thursday April 24, 2008
8:00 AM	Bible Study in St. Mary's Parish Hall, 10 Winter St. All are welcome. 508-228-5895 for details.
Thursday April 24, 2008
11:00 AM	Whaling Museum Spring Hours Begin The museum at 13 Broad Street will be open Thursday through Monday from 11 am to 4 pm until the summer hours begin.
Thursday April 24, 2008
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM	Passport to History: Vacation Destination Days Free program for students K-5 with an adult at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. "Making a Living"
Thursday April 24, 2008
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM	Beginner and Intermediate English Literary Classes for those seeking to improve their English skills. At the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. No fee.
Thursday April 24, 2008
6:00 PM	Garden Craft Class: Living Wreath Create a living wreath using drought tolerant sedums and succulents. Taught by Liz Morcone at Bartletts Farm. Class is $65; to register, call 508-325-2767 or email liz@bartlettsfarm.com. Sign up for 3 classes for $180.
Thursday April 24, 2008
7:30 PM	"Doubt, A Parable" presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in the upstairs performance space of the Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. "Doubt" is set at a Catholic school in the Bronx in 1964. The action centers on a nun who grows suspicious when a priest begins taking what she considers too much interest in the life of a young African American student. Directed by Michael J. Feeney the play features Ciaran Byrne, Pam Murphy, Callie Kever, and Tina Hoskins. In 2004 "Doubt" won 4 Tony Awards; it also won the Pulitzer Prize for 2004/2005. For details and tickets, see www.TheatreWorkshop.com.
Friday April 25, 2008
	2008 Nantucket Daffodil Festival a weekend of events that celebrate spring on Nantucket. Organized and sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce: www.NantucketChamber.org
Friday April 25, 2008
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM	Postpartum Support Group in the Gallery room of the library for anyone interested in discussing the complex changes that occur in our lives after the birth of a child. This is a place to talk about the experience, the emotional, social and physical changes, and to gather help and support from other who have found ways to juggle it all. Free and open to mothers, fathers, families and friends. For details: call Nancy at 508-783-8841. Use the side entrance of the Atheneum and take the elevator to the lower gallery.
Friday April 25, 2008
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM	Home Schooling Club For home schooling families and those interested in home schooling to: share ideas and info, offer support to each other, work on projects together, use library space and resources. Every Friday at the Nantucket Atheneum Gallery.
Friday April 25, 2008
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM	Passport to History: Vacation Destination Days Free program for students K-5 with an adult at the Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. "Art Colony/Resort"
Friday April 25, 2008
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM	Music and Poetry in Local Coffeehouse Open mic for music and poetry at The Bean, 29 Centre Street, featuring music from Vince Veilleux and poetry from Wyatt Leske. Free and open to the public.
Friday April 25, 2008
7:30 PM	"Doubt, A Parable" presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in the upstairs performance space of the Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. "Doubt" is set at a Catholic school in the Bronx in 1964. The action centers on a nun who grows suspicious when a priest begins taking what she considers too much interest in the life of a young African American student. Directed by Michael J. Feeney the play features Ciaran Byrne, Pam Murphy, Callie Kever, and Tina Hoskins. In 2004 "Doubt" won 4 Tony Awards; it also won the Pulitzer Prize for 2004/2005. For details and tickets, see www.TheatreWorkshop.com.
Friday April 25, 2008
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM	Open Night at Loines Observatory Sample the sights of the distant heavens with MMA astronomers, weather permitting. $5 adult, $3 child (members); $10 adult, $6 child (non-members). 59 Milk Street Extension.
Saturday April 26, 2008
10:00 AM	Free Farm Talk: Herbs through the Ages Adrianne Kunz will present history, superstitions, magic lore and medicinal and health uses of commonly used and easy to grow herbs. MJ Mojer will follow up with recipes and a demonstration incorporating herbs into every day food. At Bartlett Farm.
Saturday April 26, 2008
10:00 AM	Daffodil Festival Children's Parade For children of all ages and their families. Kids can decorate any self-propelled, wheeled transportation with a daffodil theme. Cookies, lemonade, & ribbons for all. www.NantucketChamber.org. A Daffodil Festival Event.
Saturday April 26, 2008
10:30 AM to 4:00 PM	Clothesline Project The Clothesline Project (CLP) is a program started on Cape Cod to address the issue of violence against women. It is a vehicle for women affected by violence to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. The Clothesline Project honors women survivors as well as victims of intimate violence. Presented on Nantucket in the Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street, by A Safe Place Nantucket. Rain location is the lower Gallery.
Saturday April 26, 2008
11:00 AM	2008 Nantucket Daffodil Festival Parade featuring dozens of antique cars decorated in daffodils. Staging at 9:30 am to noon on Main Street. Tailgate picnic in Sconset follows the parade. A Daffodil Festival Event.
Saturday April 26, 2008
1:00 PM	"It's a Small World" Take a short break from the usual Daffodil Week End festivities and join Nap Plank, well-known for his miniature basket creations, and Nancy Tower Scott, avid mini-basket collector as they share their experiences and viewpoints regarding the big world of tiny baskets. Program is free with admission to the Museum and at no charge for NLBM members. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street.
Saturday April 26, 2008
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM	Emergency Exploration Look for signs of spring on the Linda Loring Nature Foundation, 110 Eel Point Road. A Daffodil Festival Event.
Saturday April 26, 2008
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM	34th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Show Theme: Rainbow of Daffodils. Includes entries in horticulture, arrangement, and photography. Sponsored by the American Daffodil Society and the Nantucket Garden Club. Held at the Coffin School, 4 Winter Street. www.Nantucket.org/gardenclub. A Daffodil Festival Event.
Saturday April 26, 2008
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM	Weekend Seal Cruises Explore the outer island of Muskeget and get up close and personal with our resident population of Grey Seals. Call for reservations and info. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. NOTE: time may vary - call for reservations. 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com.
Saturday April 26, 2008
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM	Seaside Shakespeare Summer Production Audition for "Much Ado about Nothing" July 13-20; rehearsals begin June 20. Call for details: 508-325-7735.
Saturday April 26, 2008
5:00 PM	"Spring Down the House" Dinner at the Chanticleer with dessert, drinks and dancing at the 'Sconset Casino to follow. All proceeds benefit the Small Friends Building Dreams Capital Campaign, building Nantucket's first LEED certified, environmentally responsible, year round, affordable early care and education center. For details and tickets, contact Gabrielle Gould at gabschuster@aol.com or by phone at 508-901-1180 .
Saturday April 26, 2008
7:30 PM	"Doubt, A Parable" presented by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket in the upstairs performance space of the Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. "Doubt" is set at a Catholic school in the Bronx in 1964. The action centers on a nun who grows suspicious when a priest begins taking what she considers too much interest in the life of a young African American student. Directed by Michael J. Feeney the play features Ciaran Byrne, Pam Murphy, Callie Kever, and Tina Hoskins. In 2004 "Doubt" won 4 Tony Awards; it also won the Pulitzer Prize for 2004/2005. For details and tickets, see www.TheatreWorkshop.com.
Sunday April 27, 2008
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM	Last Chance Day "On My Own Time," the extraordinary exhibit of lightship baskets made by occasional basketmakers for their own enjoyment, closes Sunday, April 27 at 2:00. This will be the last chance to see these baskets from private collections. Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street.
Sunday April 27, 2008
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM	34th Annual Nantucket Daffodil Show Theme: Rainbow of Daffodils. Includes entries in horticulture, arrangement, and photography. Sponsored by the American Daffodil Society and the Nantucket Garden Club. Held at the Coffin School, 4 Winter Street. www.Nantucket.org/gardenclub. A Daffodil Festival Event.
Sunday April 27, 2008
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM	Daffodil Festival Drawing Enter to win an exclusive soy lotion candle at Nantucket Lite Candle & Soap Company, 14 So. Water Street. www.NantucketLite.com.
Sunday April 27, 2008
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM	Weekend Seal Cruises Explore the outer island of Muskeget and get up close and personal with our resident population of Grey Seals. Call for reservations and info. Shearwater Excursions, Town Pier Dock, 34 Washington St. NOTE: time may vary - call for reservations. 508-228-7037. www.ExploreNantucket.com.
Sunday April 27, 2008
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM	CD Release Party Join us to celebrate Shakespeare's 444th Birthday and the release of our new CD, featuring our original scores from "Wit & Wisdom of Will's Women" & 12th Night! There'll be live music, birthday cake, and champagne! No admission charge. Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. Seaside Shakespeare Company. 508-325-7735.
Sunday April 27, 2008
7:00 PM	Open Audition Call for Theater Workshop of Nantucket's summer season main stage plays, musicals, and children's theater. Prospective actors will be given scripts to read. For details, go to www.theatreworkshop.com.
Monday April 28, 2008
7:00 PM	Author Talk: "Out of the Fog" featuring author Cindy Lou Young speaking about her book Out of the Fog, the true story about the tragic Northeast Airlines crash on Nantucket in August 1958. at the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Monday April 28, 2008
7:00 PM	Open Audition Call for Theater Workshop of Nantucket's summer season main stage plays, musicals, and children's theater. Prospective actors will be given scripts to read. For details, go to www.theatreworkshop.com.
Wednesday April 30, 2008
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Wednesday April 30, 2008
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 Street.
Wednesday April 30, 2008
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM	"Let's Get Visual" at Nantucket High School/Large Group Instruction Room. This workshop about visual supports, is presented by Marie Duggan, Family Liaison for Children's Hospital Boston. Sponsored by Nantucket Autism Speaks Resource Center. For details: (646) 341-3043.