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The Rainbow Fleet Parade
The Rainbow Fleet sails around Brant Point before the 34th Annual Opera House Cup Regatta.
Sponsored by Nantucket Community Sailing. 508-228-6600. |
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Annual Purse Parade
Accompany your Nantucket Lightship Basket purse to the Museum and get free admission along
with helpful hints for care and cleaning of your purse from scrimshander and lightship basket
enthusiast Lee Ann Papale. Come and share the history of your basket with others. Nantucket
Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street, Free admission if accompanied by your lightship
purse basket. |
Thursday August 23 - 2:00PM |
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Auctions, Fairs & Sales |
Annual August Antiques Show
The NHA¹s August Antiques Show is managed by the prestigious Antiques Council and
features high quality antiques. Sponsored by the Nantucket Historical Association.
Nantucket New School, 15 Nobadeer Farm Road. 508-228-1894, ext. 0 |
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Rafael Osona Antiques Annual Fine Art Auction
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 |
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Saint Paul's Dinner Auction
Live auction and summer fare under the Grand White tent. Open to the public.
Call 508-228-0916 for ticket information. Location: Saint Paul's Church |
Wednesday August 1 - 6:00PM |
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Annual August Tent Sale
Door prizes and free popcorn, drinks and balloons. Marine Home Center, Lower Orange Street. |
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Concerts & Benefits |
Thursday Noonday Concert Series
Half-hour concerts by Nantucket¹s many fine musicians playing all styles of music.
Suggested donation $5 at the door. Unitarian Church, 11 Orange Street. 508-228-5466. |
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POPS on Nantucket
9th annual Boston Pops performance to benefit Nantucket Cottage Hospital. For more
information visit www.nantuckethospital.org. Jetties Beach. 508-825-8250. |
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Children's Beach Concert Series
at the bandstand at Children's Beach, featuring local bands. Sponsored by Parks & Recreation. |
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Nantucket Boys & Girls Club Annual Summer Concert
An evening of great food, cocktails and dancing! Benefits Nantucket Boys & Girls Club, 61
Sparks Avenue. Tickets: 508-228-0158.. |
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Competitions |
Nantucket Anglers' Club 38th Annual Billfish Tournament
508-228-2299 |
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Annual Twilight 5K & Kids Fun Run
Kids Fun Run, 5K run around Brant Point. Long sleeve t-shirts, medals. Proceeds
benefit the Nantucket Food Pantry. Sponsored by Avec Panache. Corner of Beach & Easton
streets. 508-825-7456.. |
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Annual Sandcastle and Sculpture Day
Pre-registration required. Co-sponsored by the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce
and Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts. Jetties Beach. 508-228-1700. |
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Annual Opera House Cup Regatta
One of the largest classical wooden sailboat races on the Eastern Seaboard. As many as
80 yachts from all over the world. Part of the Classic Wooden Boat Series. Harbor Start is
10:00am and First Gun is at noon. 508-228-6600. |
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All Island 420 Race Series
Nantucket Community Sailing host 420 racing. |
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Workshops & Lectures |
Lecture: "Colonial Herb and Kitchen Gardening"
Come in and learn about the herb gardens of colonial times and the vital role they played
in the households of that time period. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union
Street, $4 Adults, $2 Children & Seniors, Free to NLBM Members. |
Thursday August 9 - 7:30PM |
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Lecture: Nantucket Lightship Basketry Past & Present
HThe NLBM and Nantucket Atheneum join together in presenting 92 year old basketmaker
Reggie Reed and acclaimed island basketmaker Karol Lindquist as they discuss Nantucket
Lightship Basketry past & present. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street,
$4 Adults, $2 Children & Seniors, Free to NLBM Members. |
Sunday August 19 - 2:00PM |
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Guided Tours |
Seal Cruise to Muskeget Island
Spend an unforgettable afternoon on a journey to Muskeget and meet the island¹s resident
population of grey seals. Sponsored by the Maria Mitchell Association & Shearwater Excursions.
Location TBA. 508-228-7037. |
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Field Geology
From Great Point to the Sankaty Cliffs, explore the ways in which glaciers helped shape this
island we call home. Maria Mitchell Association. Hinchman House, 7 Milk Street. 508-228-9198. |
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Nantucket Garden Club, Inc.'s Annual House Tour
The Nantucket Garden Club, Inc. presents "A Captain's Walk" on historic Orange St. Enjoy tea
and boutique at 36 Orange St. Ticket sales will be on Main St. prior to the tour, and on Aug. 9th
at all House Tour Sites. Tickets are $40. Call 508-228-9374 for more information.. |
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Whale Watching Excursion
Join Dr. Bob Kennedy and Shearwater Excursions on this unique voyage where you
could spot whales, dolphins, sharks, and more! Sponsored by the Maria Mitchell
Association & Shearwater Excursions . Location TBA. 508-228-7037. |
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