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2005 Activities and Events on Nantucket Island
| Thursday April 1, 2010 |
9:00 AM
to
12:00 PM |
Habitat Nantucket Volunteer Work Day
Volunteer an hour or more of service helping to build Habitat's current project under construction at 46 Okorwaw Ave. "Rain or shine" with opportunities for volunteers age 18 and over at all skill levels. For details, call Craig Spery at 508-228-7892. | |
| Thursday April 1, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Music in the Morning
A theme-based music program for children 2-5. Program is limited to the first 20 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 1, 2010 |
12:00 PM
to
1:00 PM |
Food for Thought Series
Mark Avery will speak about Nantucket's historic hotels in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Bring a lunch and enjoy the free talk. | |
| Thursday April 1, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Island Explorations Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families. Explore Nantucket history through a variety of activities--try on colonial clothing, learn to tie knots, examine old Nantucket photographs, or read a book about Nantucket history. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Thursday April 1, 2010 |
3:00 PM
to
5:00 PM |
Teen Cafe
Hang out with your friends, enjoy warm drinks, snacks, and relaxation. Play games, do homework, whatever - just come! Donations accepted to help pay for refreshments. For 8th - 12th graders. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 1, 2010 |
|
6:00 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 1, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Earth Got the Blues Perform Live
Hear this Chicago-style jazz band Thursday at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. | |
| Thursday April 1, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Teen Poetry Slam featuring Nicole Terez
Performance poetry contest for teens hosted by local poet Len Germinara. Contest open to all poets between ages 12 and 19. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. For contest rules and information, please call the Weezie Library at 508-228-1110. To sign up to share your poetry, please click the 'sign up' button below. Free admission. Audience welcome! Refreshments will be served. Great Hall of Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 1, 2010 |
10:00 PM
to
1:00 AM |
Karaoke at The Rose & Crown
23 South Water Street. | |
| Friday April 2, 2010 |
9:00 AM
to
12:00 PM |
Habitat Nantucket Volunteer Work Day
Volunteer an hour or more of service helping to build Habitat's current project under construction at 46 Okorwaw Ave. "Rain or shine" with opportunities for volunteers age 18 and over at all skill levels. For details, call Craig Spery at 508-228-7892. | |
| Friday April 2, 2010 |
12:30 PM
to
2:00 PM |
Home Schooling Club
For those interested in home schooling to: share ideas and info, offer support, work on projects together, use library space and resources. at the Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St.
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| Friday April 2, 2010 |
8:00 PM
to
10:00 PM |
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. | |
| Saturday April 3, 2010 |
8:00 AM
to
2:00 PM |
Habitat Nantucket Volunteer Work Day
Volunteer an hour or more of service helping to build Habitat's current project under construction at 46 Okorwaw Ave. "Rain or shine" with opportunities for volunteers age 18 and over at all skill levels. For details, call Craig Spery at 508-228-7892. | |
| Saturday April 3, 2010 |
|
10:00 AM |
Guest Chef Series: Sarah Leah Chase
Sarah will demonstrate 2 spring soups that would be perfect for a first course at a sit-down Easter or spring dinner. In the Hayloft at Bartlett Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. | |
| Saturday April 3, 2010 |
|
4:00 PM |
Concert by Tim Sweeney
Renowned ukulele player Tim Sweeney will perform in the Preservation Institute, 11 Centre Street. Admission $10. Presented by Nantucket Community Music Center. | |
| Saturday April 3, 2010 |
5:00 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Teen Winter Coffeehouse
Special night for teens featuring local youth performers. Presented by The Dreamland Foundation at the Rose & Crown, South Water Street. | |
| Monday April 5, 2010 |
|
6:00 PM |
Annual Town Meeting
Begins on April 5 in the Nantucket High School Auditorium, 10 Surfside Rd. | |
| Tuesday April 6, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Nantucket Narratives Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families featuring stories and activities inspired by Nantucket. Join us and listen to an NHA educator share a story, or choose a book from our library of Nantucket tales to read on your own in the Discovery Room. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Tuesday April 6, 2010 |
|
7:30 PM |
Interfaith Prayer Gathering
held the first Tuesday of every month at 10 Fair Street, sponsored by the Nantucket Bahai
Community. For information on the devotionals contact the Bahai's at 508-325-4325 | |
| Tuesday April 6, 2010 |
|
8:00 PM |
2nd Annual Nantucket Lebowskifest
Assemble at Cambridge Street for Triple 8 Vanilla Caucasians & snacks, move onto The Starlight for more refreshment and a late show of "The Big Lebowski" at about 9:30 pm. Raffle tickets will be sold to benefit the Zachary Quinn Fund. | |
| Wednesday April 7, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Free Storytime for Ages 18-36 months
Program limited to first 30 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Wednesday April 7, 2010 |
11:00 AM
to
11:30 AM |
Free Storytime for Ages 3 and older
Program limited to first 40 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Wednesday April 7, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Activities & Artifacts Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families. Each week features a different "Artifact of the Week" when children can see and touch authentic artifacts while wearing white curator's gloves. The afternoon will also offer hands-on activities inspired by the featured artifact. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Thursday April 8, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Music in the Morning
A theme-based music program for children 2-5. Program is limited to the first 20 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 8, 2010 |
12:00 PM
to
1:00 PM |
Food for Thought Series
Corey Sandler will speak about The Cape Cod Canal in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Bring a lunch and enjoy the free talk. | |
| Thursday April 8, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Island Explorations Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families. Explore Nantucket history through a variety of activities--try on colonial clothing, learn to tie knots, examine old Nantucket photographs, or read a book about Nantucket history. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Thursday April 8, 2010 |
3:00 PM
to
5:00 PM |
Teen Cafe
Hang out with your friends, enjoy warm drinks, snacks, and relaxation. Play games, do homework, whatever - just come! Donations accepted to help pay for refreshments. For 8th - 12th graders. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 8, 2010 |
|
6:00 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 8, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Earth Got the Blues Perform Live
Hear this Chicago-style jazz band Thursday at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. | |
| Thursday April 8, 2010 |
10:00 PM
to
1:00 AM |
Karaoke at The Rose & Crown
23 South Water Street. | |
| Friday April 9, 2010 |
6:30 PM
to
7:15 PM |
Family Night
Li Min will present tales from Asian folklore, including Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese traditional tales. Audience members will also learn about Chinese children's songs and nursery rhymes, and we will do some taichi & chi-kung movements. Free admission. Advance tickets available at the Weezie Library for Children, beginning April 3rd. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Friday April 9, 2010 |
8:00 PM
to
10:00 PM |
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. | |
| Friday April 9, 2010 |
8:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Storyteller Lin Min Mo: Night River
A rich and moving one-woman show by Li Min Mo, Night River is an immigrant's story. The backdrop is the Japanese invasion of China, the forced famine in the 1950s followed by Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution, and the struggles of a Chinese immigrant family settling in New York City in the 1960s. Within this historical tale, the artist reveals a universal theme that people from all walks of life can identify with: Human will and our spirit of survival will eventually triumph over life's tragedies. Free admission. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Saturday April 10, 2010 |
10:00 AM
to
2:00 PM |
Pitch Hit & Run
Official Youth Skills Competition of Major League Baseball for ages 7 to 13. Participation is free. Four levels of competition. Hosted by Nantucket Little League; signup at Delta Fields. For details, call Bob Campese at 508-228-8913. | |
| Saturday April 10, 2010 |
|
10:00 AM |
Guest Chef Series: Mark Yelle
This island chef of Nantucket Catering demonstrates his own version of Turkey Hash. In the Hayloft at Bartlett Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. | |
| Saturday April 10, 2010 |
12:30 PM
to
1:15 PM |
Free Dance(sing) Movement for Ages 3-5
Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Limited to first 15 children; each child must be accompanied by a caregiver. | |
| Saturday April 10, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
3:30 PM |
Teen Craft
For Ages 12-18. Come celebrate Earth Day with this recycled craft. We'll take clean aluminum cans and transform them into stylish pots for herbs or flowers. We'll have all the supplies and plants, just come and have fun. Sign up as space is limited to the first 10 people. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Saturday April 10, 2010 |
3:00 PM
to
6:00 PM |
Complimentary Wine & Cheese Tasting
at The Cellar, 1 Windy Way; 508-228-9123. www.TheCellarNantucket.com | |
| Saturday April 10, 2010 |
|
4:00 PM |
Chamber Music Concert
Music of Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn in St. Paul's Church, 20 Fair Street. Admission $10. Presented by Nantucket Community Music Center. | |
| Saturday April 10, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Concert featuring Aoife Clancy
Nantucket musicians Erik Wendelken and Chuck Colley will join Aoife. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. | |
| Saturday April 10, 2010 |
|
7:00 PM |
"Iron Bartender" Benefit Competition
Modeled after "Iron Chef America" there will be secret ingredients, judges, food, music by Potential Hammock, and of course, amazing beverages made by island bar tender teams with everyone aiming for the 1st Prize. Come join in the fun and root for your favorite team. Benefits Montessori Children's House of Nantucket. | |
| Saturday April 10, 2010 |
8:00 PM
to
11:00 PM |
Swing into Spring
Nantucket AIDS Network benefit at Rose & Crown, So. Water Street, featuring Miss Fairchild. Raffle & Prizes. Tickets are $25, available in advance at NAN office, 35 Old South Rd. | |
| Sunday April 11, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
3:00 PM |
Bon Voyage Concert for Accidentals and Naturals
Nantucket High School's a cappella singing group invite you to come hear them sing and wish them well before they depart for a concert tour in Italy during the Spring vacation. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Free | |
| Sunday April 11, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:00 PM |
Spoken Word Nantucket
Featuring guest poet Joe Gouveia and musician Tim Comings, with open mic for poets and musicians. Free and open to the public. Pass the hat for the feature. UMass Boston Nantucket Field Station, 180 Polpis Road. www.spokenwordnantucket.org | |
| Sunday April 11, 2010 |
5:00 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Teen Winter Coffeehouse
Special night for teens featuring local youth performers. Presented by The Dreamland Foundation at the Rose & Crown, South Water Street. | |
| Tuesday April 13, 2010 |
7:00 AM
to
8:00 PM |
Town Elections
Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Road. | |
| Tuesday April 13, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Nantucket Narratives Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families featuring stories and activities inspired by Nantucket. Join us and listen to an NHA educator share a story, or choose a book from our library of Nantucket tales to read on your own in the Discovery Room. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Tuesday April 13, 2010 |
5:00 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Dinner and a Movie
Nantucket Autism Speaks Resource Center presents Dinner and a Movie in the
Nantucket Atheneum Gallery (downstairs), 1 India St. Free for Families of children with special needs, not limited to autism. RSVP: khoryn@autismspeaks.org; 646.341.3043 | |
| Tuesday April 13, 2010 |
6:30 PM
to
8:30 PM |
Petticoat Row Networking Night Out
Nantucket's women in business group host another "networking night out!" Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. All are welcome. $5 suggested donation at the door. Dune, 20 Broad Street. | |
| Wednesday April 14, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Free Storytime for Ages 18-36 months
Program limited to first 30 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Wednesday April 14, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Free Story Time for Kids 18-36 months
Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. Space is limited to 30 attendees.
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| Wednesday April 14, 2010 |
11:00 AM
to
11:30 AM |
Free Storytime for Ages 3 and Older
Program limited to first 40 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Wednesday April 14, 2010 |
11:00 AM
to
11:30 AM |
Free Story Time for Ages 3 and Older
Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. Space is limited to 40 attendees.
| |
| Wednesday April 14, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Activities & Artifacts Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families. Each week features a different "Artifact of the Week" when children can see and touch authentic artifacts while wearing white curator's gloves. The afternoon will also offer hands-on activities inspired by the featured artifact. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Thursday April 15, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Music in the Morning
A theme-based music program for children 2-5. Program is limited to the first 20 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 15, 2010 |
12:00 PM
to
1:00 PM |
Food for Thought Series - Special Gam
A gam will be held about "the Transition from Visitor to Resident" in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Bring a lunch and enjoy the free talk. | |
| Thursday April 15, 2010 |
|
12:00 PM |
Fourth annual Mad Hat Luncheon
sponsored by the Ladies' Union Circle of the First Congregational Church will take place on Thursday, April 15 at noon at the SeaGrille Restaurant. Tickets are $20.00 and are available at the church office from 9a.m. to noon Monday Ð Friday and at The Hub and Island Pharmacy. | |
| Thursday April 15, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Island Explorations Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families. Explore Nantucket history through a variety of activities--try on colonial clothing, learn to tie knots, examine old Nantucket photographs, or read a book about Nantucket history. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Thursday April 15, 2010 |
3:00 PM
to
5:00 PM |
Teen Cafe
Hang out with your friends, enjoy warm drinks, snacks, and relaxation. Play games, do homework, whatever - just come! Donations accepted to help pay for refreshments. For 8th - 12th graders. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 15, 2010 |
|
6:00 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 15, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Earth Got the Blues Perform Live
Hear this Chicago-style jazz band Thursday at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. | |
| Thursday April 15, 2010 |
10:00 PM
to
1:00 AM |
Karaoke at The Rose & Crown
23 South Water Street. | |
| Friday April 16, 2010 |
12:30 PM
to
2:00 PM |
Home Schooling Club
For those interested in home schooling to: share ideas and info, offer support, work on projects together, use library space and resources. at the Nantucket Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St.
| |
| Friday April 16, 2010 |
8:00 PM
to
10:00 PM |
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. | |
| Saturday April 17, 2010 |
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Vernal Pool Walk
The Nantucket Land Council invites the general public to join them in an exploration of vernal pools on Nantucket. All ages are welcome. To sign up, contact the NLC office at 508-228-2818. Call for times. | |
| Saturday April 17, 2010 |
|
8:00 AM |
ACK Clean Team
Spend just one hour helping to clean up various parts of Nantucket. Rain or shine. Meet at 8 am at the corner of Milestone Rd & New South Rd (along the airport fence). www.ackcleanteam.org.
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| Saturday April 17, 2010 |
|
10:00 AM |
Education Workshop
An exploration of vernal pools in Squam Swamp. Offered by Nantucket Land Council. All ages welcome. Free of charge, but please register by calling 508-228-2818. | |
| Saturday April 17, 2010 |
|
10:00 AM |
Farm Talk: Nantucket Bee Company
Dave Berry of the Nantucket Bee Company will talk about all things related to bee-keeping from setting up hives to collecting the honey. The Hayloft, Bartlett Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. | |
| Saturday April 17, 2010 |
10:00 AM
to
2:00 PM |
Garden Sale
at St. Paul's Church, 20 Fair Street | |
| Saturday April 17, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
2:45 PM |
Crafts in the Afternoon
Story and craft program for children 4-10 years of age. This month features a spring craft. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Saturday April 17, 2010 |
3:00 PM
to
6:00 PM |
Complimentary Wine & Cheese Tasting
at The Cellar, 1 Windy Way; 508-228-9123. www.TheCellarNantucket.com | |
| Saturday April 17, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Lecture: American Voices in Iraq
by violinist Marc Thayer in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Sunday April 18, 2010 |
|
4:00 PM |
Violin and Piano Duo
featuring musicians Robert Berhman and Marc Thayer in the First Congregational Church, 62 Centre Street. Presented by Nantucket Arts Council. 508-325-8588. | |
| Tuesday April 20, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Nantucket Narratives Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families featuring stories and activities inspired by Nantucket. Join us and listen to an NHA educator share a story, or choose a book from our library of Nantucket tales to read on your own in the Discovery Room. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Wednesday April 21, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Free Storytime for Ages 18-36 months
Program limited to first 30 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Wednesday April 21, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Free Story Time for Kids 18-36 months
Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. Space is limited to 30 attendees.
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| Wednesday April 21, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Free Story Time for Kids 18-36 months
Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. Space is limited to 30 attendees.
| |
| Wednesday April 21, 2010 |
11:00 AM
to
11:30 AM |
Free Storytime for Ages 3 and Older
Program limited to first 40 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Wednesday April 21, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Activities & Artifacts Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families. Each week features a different "Artifact of the Week" when children can see and touch authentic artifacts while wearing white curator's gloves. The afternoon will also offer hands-on activities inspired by the featured artifact. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Wednesday April 21, 2010 |
5:00 PM
to
6:30 PM |
World Wide Voices Book Discussion Group
Focusing on the novel "The Gathering" by Anne Enright, in the Gallery of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Free. | |
| Wednesday April 21, 2010 |
5:00 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Wine on Wednesday
at The Cellar, 1 Windy Way; 508-228-9123. www.TheCellarNantucket.com | |
| Wednesday April 21, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Free Showing of "The People Speak"
2009 documentary based on the work of Howard Zinn in the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 22, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Music in the Morning
A theme-based music program for children 2-5. Program is limited to the first 20 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 22, 2010 |
|
11:00 AM |
Exhibit Opening: "A Passion for People"
The NHA exhibit "A Passion for People: 40 Years of Nantucket Portrait Photography by Beverly Hall" will open April 22 in the Whitney Gallery of the NHA Research Library on Fair Street. The exhibit will continue to Dec. 31, 2010. | |
| Thursday April 22, 2010 |
12:00 PM
to
1:00 PM |
Food for Thought Series
Bill Tramposch and Ben Simons will speak on "The Gift of the Whale: Traditional Whaling off the North Slope of Alaska" in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Bring a lunch and enjoy the free talk. | |
| Thursday April 22, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Island Explorations Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families. Explore Nantucket history through a variety of activities--try on colonial clothing, learn to tie knots, examine old Nantucket photographs, or read a book about Nantucket history. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Thursday April 22, 2010 |
3:00 PM
to
5:00 PM |
Teen Cafe
Hang out with your friends, enjoy warm drinks, snacks, and relaxation. Play games, do homework, whatever - just come! Donations accepted to help pay for refreshments. For 8th - 12th graders. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 22, 2010 |
4:00 PM
to
6:00 PM |
Green Drinks Event
Green Drinks is a lively monthly gathering for people interested in sustainability, including green business, environmental and social causes, architecture and design, organics, renewable energy and more. This first free event will be held at Cisco Brewers, Bartlett Farm Road. | |
| Thursday April 22, 2010 |
|
6:00 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 22, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Earth Got the Blues Perform Live
Hear this Chicago-style jazz band Thursday at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. | |
| Thursday April 22, 2010 |
9:00 PM
to
10:00 PM |
Open Night at Loines Observatory
View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 children (6-12). Free for MMA members. | |
| Thursday April 22, 2010 |
10:00 PM
to
1:00 AM |
Karaoke at The Rose & Crown
23 South Water Street. | |
| Friday April 23, 2010 |
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2010 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 23, 2010 |
|
10:00 AM |
Daffodil Rug Raffle
Stop by the shop at 16 Federal Street and enter to win a hand-hooked daffodil round rug. 508-228-1913. | |
| Friday April 23, 2010 |
3:00 PM
to
6:00 PM |
Complimentary Daffodil Wine Tasting
Sample picnic wine & cheese at The Cellar, 1 Windy Way; 508-228-9123. www.TheCellarNantucket.com | |
| Friday April 23, 2010 |
4:00 PM
to
6:00 PM |
Brant Point Grill Opening Party
Music and hors d'oeuvres at the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton Street. | |
| Friday April 23, 2010 |
4:00 PM
to
6:00 PM |
Free Jazz Workshop
Workshop by Rio Clemente, "the Bishop of Jazz," at the African Meeting House, corner of York & Pleasant sts. | |
| Friday April 23, 2010 |
5:00 PM
to
7:00 PM |
Auditions for "Dinner with Friends"
Production by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Call 508-228-4305 for location. | |
| Friday April 23, 2010 |
6:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Off Shore Art Viewing & Celebration
An open studio featuring seven island artists. 19 York Street. | |
| Friday April 23, 2010 |
6:00 PM
to
8:00 PM |
Artist Reception: Barbara Insalaco
Featuring landscapes, still life, oils, and pastels at The Gallery at Four India, 4 India St. www.TheGalleryNantucket.com | |
| Friday April 23, 2010 |
8:00 PM
to
10:00 PM |
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. | |
| Friday April 23, 2010 |
|
9:00 PM |
Open Night at Loines Observatory
View the Moon, stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. The telescope viewing will be accompanied by commentary from a professional astronomer and followed by a comprehensive constellation tour. Weather permitting. $15 adults, $10 children (6-12). Free for MMA members. | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
|
8:00 AM |
ACK Clean Team
Spend just one hour helping to clean up various parts of Nantucket. Rain or shine. Meet at 8 am at the Rotary. www.ackcleanteam.org.
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| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
10:00 AM
to
4:00 PM |
Used Book Sale
Hundreds of lightly-used harcover and paperback books in the Nantucket Atheneum, 10 India St. | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
10:00 AM
to
5:00 PM |
Off Shore Art Viewing & Celebration
An open studio featuring seven island artists. 19 York Street. | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
10:00 AM
to
2:00 PM |
Garden Sale
at St. Paul's Church, 20 Fair Street | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
|
10:00 AM |
Daffodil Festival Weekend Children's Parade
For children of all ages & their families. Kids bring bikes, trikes, scooters, wagons, skateboards, baby carriages, or other self-propelled vehicles decorated for Daffodil Weekend. Cookies & lemonade for all! Children's Beach, Harborview Way. 508-228-1700. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. A Daffodil Festival Event. | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
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10:00 AM |
Daffodil Rug Raffle
Stop by the shop at 16 Federal Street and enter to win a hand-hooked daffodil round rug. 508-228-1913. | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
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10:45 AM |
Daffy Hat Pageant
Festively decorate a hat for Daffodil Festival, and wear it to the pageant at the Children's Beach Bandstand. Categories for children and adults.Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. A Daffodil Festival Event. | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
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12:00 PM |
Daffodil Festival Antique Car Parade
Downtown Nantucket. Organized and sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce: www.NantucketChamber.org. A Daffodil Festival Event. | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
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12:30 PM |
3rd Annual Daffy Dog Parade
Prizes and ribbons will be awarded to the best daffodil-themed pups. All dogs must be leashed and must play well with others. Pre-registration required at corner of Main & Federal. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. A Daffodil Festival Event. | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
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12:30 PM |
Daffodil Festival Tailgate Picnic
Bring your picnics & spread a blanket alongside Main Street in Sconset. Sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. A Daffodil Festival Event. | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
5:00 PM |
36th Annual Daffodil Flower Show
Show entries in horticulture, arrangement, & photography. Nantucket Garden Club and American Daffodil Society. At the Coffin School, 4 Winter Street. | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
3:00 PM |
Leslie Linsley's Decoupage Demonstration
Leslie will demonstrate how to decoupage plates and boxes. At Leslie Linsley Nantucket, Zero India Street. www.LeslieLinsley.com | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
3:00 PM
to
5:00 PM |
Complimentary Wine Tasting
Sample new & exciting wines for spring cuisine and gift-giving. Epernay, 1 No. Beach Street. www.EpernayWines.com | |
| Saturday April 24, 2010 |
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8:00 PM |
Rio Clemente & Earth Got the Blues
Hear "The Bishop of Jazz," Rio Clemente and Nantucket's own Earth Got the Blues perform live in the Unitarian Church, Orange Street. Presented by The Nantucket Jazz Co. Tickets $25 available at Bookworks on Broad St., The Bean, African Meeting House, the UU Church office (9-noon), and The Tennis Loft. 908-229-1215 or 732-735-4213. | |
| Sunday April 25, 2010 |
10:00 AM
to
4:30 PM |
36th Annual Daffodil Flower Show
Show entries in horticulture, arrangement, & photography. Nantucket Garden Club and American Daffodil Society. At the Coffin School, 4 Winter Street. | |
| Sunday April 25, 2010 |
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10:00 AM |
Daffodil Rug Raffle
Stop by the shop at 16 Federal Street and enter to win a hand-hooked daffodil round rug. 508-228-1913. | |
| Monday April 26, 2010 |
6:00 PM
to
8:00 PM |
Summer Activities Fair
More than a dozen on-island organizations and non-profits will offer this free fair, featuring fun summer activities and camps for your children. Bring the kids, we'll have fun activities for them to do while you browse the fair. Nantucket High School cafeteria. Hosted by the Maria Mitchell Association. 508-228-9198. | |
| Tuesday April 27, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Nantucket Narratives Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families featuring stories and activities inspired by Nantucket. Join us and listen to an NHA educator share a story, or choose a book from our library of Nantucket tales to read on your own in the Discovery Room. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Wednesday April 28, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Free Storytime for Ages 18-36 months
Program limited to first 30 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Wednesday April 28, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Activities & Artifacts Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families. Each week features a different "Artifact of the Week" when children can see and touch authentic artifacts while wearing white curator's gloves. The afternoon will also offer hands-on activities inspired by the featured artifact. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Thursday April 29, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Music in the Morning
A theme-based music program for children 2-5. Program is limited to the first 20 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 29, 2010 |
12:00 PM
to
1:00 PM |
Food for Thought Series
Beverly Hall will speak on "Forty Years of Portraits" in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Bring a lunch and enjoy the free talk. | |
| Thursday April 29, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Island Explorations Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families. Explore Nantucket history through a variety of activities--try on colonial clothing, learn to tie knots, examine old Nantucket photographs, or read a book about Nantucket history. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. | |
| Thursday April 29, 2010 |
3:00 PM
to
5:00 PM |
Teen Cafe
Hang out with your friends, enjoy warm drinks, snacks, and relaxation. Play games, do homework, whatever - just come! Donations accepted to help pay for refreshments. For 8th - 12th graders. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. | |
| Thursday April 29, 2010 |
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6:00 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 29, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Earth Got the Blues Perform Live
Hear this Chicago-style jazz band Thursday at The Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. | |
| Thursday April 29, 2010 |
10:00 PM
to
1:00 AM |
Karaoke at The Rose & Crown
23 South Water Street. | |
| Friday April 30, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Film Showing: "Handmade Nation: the Rise of DYI, Art, Craft, & Design"
Showing free of charge in the Great Hall of the Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. Presented by Sustainable Nantucket & the Nantucket Atheneum. | |
| Friday April 30, 2010 |
8:00 PM
to
10:00 PM |
Trivia Night
Test your knowledge at the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water Street. | |
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