Holidays at Martin House Inn | Art/Exhibitions | Plays/Shows
Auctions/Fairs | Concerts | Competitions | Seasonal | Workshops | Tours

JUNE  2007
First day of Summer - Wednesday June 21

Martin House Inn Special Events
Father's Day All Month
Sunday June 17th

What a better way to surprise the Dad(s) in you life that to take him "overseas" to
Nantucket's famous Martin House Inn. If there's a dad in your party, you'll get preferential
treatment and special rates -- any time in June.
Annual Nantucket Film Festival
(Wed-Sun)

The scene on Nantucket during this increasingly world recognized celluloid
extravaganza is star studded. The Martin House Inn puts right in the middle
of it all. Ask about our one-day "jet-setter" availability plans. Nantucket Film
Festival information 508-325-6274

Art & Exhibitions

Painting in the Garden
Join the Artists' Association of Nantucket within our historically dated rose garden in full bloom for a floral painter's opportunity of a lifetime. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street, $4 Adults, $2 Children & Seniors, Free to NLBM Members.

Tuesday June 26 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM
 


Plays & Shows

Short Play Festival
Presented by Nantucket Theatrical Productions in the Nantucket Theatre Workshop theatre at 2 Centre Street.

 
 

Annual Nantucket Film Festival
Sand, Sun and Screenwriters. A five day celebration of the art of screenwriting. Various locations throughout the town. 325-6274.

 
 
 
Auctions, Fairs & Sales

Rafael Osona Auctions
Fine antique Estate Auctions. Americana, Continental furnishings, decorations, oriental carpets, Nantucket baskets, paintings, sterling, quilts, maritime, jewelry, porcelains and more! American Legion Hall, 21 Washington Street. www.nantucketauctions.com.

 
 
 
Concerts

Competitions
Sam Sylvia Annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament
Often referred to as the best Pro-Am event in New England. Come support this great organization while enjoying spectacular golf. To benefit Nantucket Boys & Girls Club. Sankaty Head Golf Club, 260 Milestone Road. 508-228-0158.
 
 

Iron Teams Relay
Find challenge, hardship and some beautiful beaches to recover on. All proceeds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nantucket. Call for more information. 325-6423.

 
 

All Island 420 Race Series
Nantucket Community Sailing host 420 racing.

 
 
 
Seasonal Events
Annual Pirate-Mermaid Parade
Join us and dress up to parade up and down the wharf to return to The Toy Boat for treasures. No charge. All are welcome. The Toy Boat, Straight Wharf #4. 228-4552.
 
 
 
Workshops & Lectures
Field Ornithology Workshop
Travel the island¹s diverse habitats to discover first hand the variety of birds that call Nantucket home. Maria Mitchell Association. Hinchman House, 7 Milk Street. 508-228-9198.
 
 
Celebrate Saturday at the Lightship Basket Museum
Weaving demonstrations, periodic showings of videos from the 2005 Guest Lecture Series and more. Please call for details. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street. 508-228-1177.
 
 
 
Guided Tours
Maria Mitchell Openings
MMA Aquarium, Mitchell House, Natural Science Museum, Vestal Street Observatory Open Today!
Tuesday June 12 - 10:00AM
 
MMA Aquarium Marine Ecology Walk
Family program provides a first hand look at the unique sea creatures found on Nantucket. Held Mon. Sat. through Sept. 8 $10 per adult, $5 per child (members); $15 per adult, $10 per child (non-members) MMA Aquarium (28 Washington St.)
Tuesday June 12 - 10:00AM
 
MMA Aquarium Beachcombing
Family program features a stroll along the beach to identify shells and other treasures found on the ocean beaches of Nantucket. Held Tues., Thurs. and Sat. through Sept. 8 $10 per adult, $5 per child (members); $15 per adult, $10 per child (non-members) MMA Aquarium (28 Washington St.)
Tuesday June 12 - 2:00PM
 
MMA Nature Walk Birding Nantucket
Program for families to travel the island's diverse habitats to discover the variety of birds at home on Nantucket. $10 per adult, $5 per child (members); $15 per adult, $10 per child (non-members) Departure from MMA Science Library (2 Vestal St.)
Tuesday June 12 - 6:30AM
Thursday June 14 - 6:30AM
Saturday June 16 - 6:30AM
Tuesday June 19 - 6:30AM
Thursday June 21 - 6:30AM
MMA Nature Walk Wildflower Ecology
Family program is leisurely walk through various island habitats to identify local wildflower species. $10 per adult, $5 per child (members); $15 per adult, $10 per child (non-members) Departure from MMA Science Library (2 Vestal St.)
Friday June 15 - 9:00AM
 
MMA Astronomy Open Nights at Loines Observatory
Climb a ladder to the eyepiece of MMA's new telescope, installed this spring in time for the summer season, and sample the sights of the distant heavens. This observatory is open for public viewing on a regular schedule year round (weather permitting), and for frequent special astronomical events. Loines Observatory is located on Milk St. Extension, across from the cemetery. $5 per adult, $3 per child (members); $10 per adults, $6 per child (non-members) Weather permitting Loines Observatory (59 Milk Street Extension).
Friday June 15 - 9:00PM
Wednesday June 20 - 9:00PM
 
Whale Watch
Join Shearwater Excursions for the first whale watch of the season. Departs from Town Pier. Free coffee and donuts for all dads who register for Sunday. Call 508-228-7037
 
 
Seal Cruise
Journey to Muskeget Island and meet the resident population of grey seals. Trips depart every day, call Shearwater Excursions at 508-228-7037 for times and to register.
 
 
Invasive Species Eradication Days
Nantucket Biodiversity Initiative sponsored community event that will focus on eradicating an invasive plant species like Purple Loosestrife or Black Swallow-wart from Nantucket before they out-compete our native plants. Come prepared to get down and dirty! Maria Mitchell Association. Call 508-228-1782 for more information.