The 17th Annual Fall Arts Festival
will begin on Friday August 28 with the InsomniACK kick-off event
and will run through September 7(Labor Day.)
Over 100 businesses, non-profits, artists and patrons have come together to create this year's festival.
For the Friday, August 28, InsomniACK events, CLICK HERE
For the 2009 Arts Festival Photo Contest, CLICK HERE
Museums, Exhibits and Ongoing Nantucket Arts Festival Events:
1. Nantucket Arts Council, Preservation Institute: 11 Centre Street, 8/28 - 9/7, daily, 325-8588, www.nantucketartscouncil.org Signature Visual Arts Exhibit,curated by Christie Cure. FREE! |
24. Marjory Trott- dance(sing)movement Class, Children's Beach Bandstand, Meets every weekday, M-F, Aug 28- Sept. 4, 228-4209, Age appropriate movement, dancing, and music. Drop-in. No pre-registration. Ages 2-3 years (with parents or caretakers) starts at 9 :10 AM, Ages 3-5 years at 10 AM, and ages 6 years and up at 11:10 AM. $22 |
25. Nantucket Historical Association’s Oldest House:
6 Sunset Hill Ln.. Fri. Aug 28th AND Friday, September 4. 1 PM. 228-1894. www.nha.org. $6/$3 kids/Free for NHA members Oldest House Kitchen-Garden Tour. Learn about the uses of the herbs and plants growing in this replicated 1700s kitchen garden. |
5. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St., Open Daily Fri. Aug 28 - Mon. Sep 7, 10 AM -5 PM, 228-1894, www.nha.org, $15 adults $12 seniors; $8 youth ages 6-17; Free for NHA Members and children under 6. Explore Nantucket’s history in the Whaling Museum which features a forty-six-foot sperm-whale skeleton, and daily programming. |
5. NHA’s Historic Sites, Open Daily, Fri. Aug 28 - Mon. Sep 7, 12-5 PM, 228-1894, www.nha.org, $6 adult, $3 youth ages 6-17; Free for NHA members and children under 6. Historic Sites Visit, six of the NHA’s historic sites: the Hadwen House, the Old Mill, the Jethro Coffin House the Fire-Hose Cart House, the Old Gaol, and the Quaker Meeting House. |
5. Hands-On History! Nantucket Whaling Museum’s Discovery Room, Fri. Aug 28 - Mon, Aug, 31, 1 - 4 P.M. 228-1894, www.nha.org, $15/less An educational crafts program designed for children from 5 to 12 years old. Activity included in museum admission or an NHA membership. Children must be accompanied by an adult. |
5. Nantucket Historical Association’s Walking Tours, Meets at Whaling Museum Front Desk, 13 Broad St, 228-1894, nha.org, $10 adult; $8 seniors; $4 ages 6-17; children under 6 free; Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Nantucket. Walk the cobblestoned streets of Nantucket with an NHA interpreter and learn how the island changed over three centuries. Fri. Aug 28, Saturday Aug 29, and Mon. Aug 31 at 4:30 PM; Tues. Sep 1- Sat. Sep 5 and Mon. Sep 7th at 11:15 AM and 2:15 PM; Sunday, September 6th at 2:15 PM only. |
26. The weaving room, 73 orange street, Fri. Aug 28 - Mon. Sep 7, 9 AM - 12, 228-9047, nantucketweavingroom.com, FREE! Open studio, meet the artist. 9-12 for the week. |
27. John F. Lochtefeld Studio Gallery, 8 Fair Street, Fri. Aug 28, 10 AM - 4, 228-0604, Studio Open Daily, Monday-Saturday 10 am-noon & 2pm-4pm. FREE! |
15. Cheryl Fudge, 23 Federal st, Fri. Aug 28, daily, 228-9155, cherylfudge.com, Fashion Camp! Design your own purse, tote bag, ribbon belt, t-shirt, or sweatshirt! Ages 5+ $5-$100 |
28. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Rd, 228-9403, bartlettsfarm.com, Farm & Field Exhibition. Opening reception Friday, Sep. 4, 6-8pm. Open Daily through Sep. 8, noon-5pm FREE! |
29. Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum, 49 Union Street, Fri. Aug 28, 10 AM, 228-1177, nantucketlightshipbasketmuseum.org, $4. 10th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition |
30. African Meeting House, 29 York St., Fri. Aug 28, 11 AM, 617-725-0022, www.maah.org Fri. Aug. 28th 11-3pm, Sat. Aug. 29th, 11am-1pm & Sun. Aug. 30th, from 1pm-3pm. FREE! |
81. Egan Maritime Institute, The Coffin School, 4 Winter St. Open Daily 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. Adults $5, Students $3, Free for members Sanctuary: Painting Nantucket’s Back Alleys, Hidden Valleys & Secluded Coves. An exhibition of artwork throughout Nantucket’s history, up to the present, curated by James Lansing. |
| 3. Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water Street, 8 PM, 332-4822, nantucketdreamland.org, Movies Under the Stars - Adults $10/Children $7 |
Daily Arts Festival Events
Saturday, August 29th
31. Sustainable Nantucket, Cambridge & N. Union St., Sat. Aug 29, 9 AM - 1, 228-3399, sustainablenantucket.org, FREE! Nantucket Farmers & Artisans Market: the island’s growers & artisans every Saturday, weather permitting, 9am to 1pm. |
9. Maria Mitchell Assoc., Natural Science Museum, Corner of Milk & Vestal, Sat. Aug 29, 10 AM, 228-9198, mmo.org, $5 Join Maria Mitchell & Nantucket Carving and Folk Art for a look at birds from two perspectives: artistic and scientific. Featuring woodcarvers specializing in bird carvings as well as naturalists from the Maria Mitchell Association. |
12. Graficas Gallery, 18 Broad Street, 228-8010, Sat. Aug 29, 10:30 AM |
9. Maria Mitchell Assoc., Natural Science Museum, Corner of Milk & Vestal, Sat. Aug 29, 4-5PM, 228-9198, mmo.org, $10 Join the Maria Mitchell Assoc. and artists from the Nantucket Carving and Folk Art studio for a special reception following the day's exhibition. Enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres, and a special talk and demonstration. |
2. Theatre Workshop, Downstairs at the Methodist Church, 2 Centre St., Sat. Aug 29, 8:30 PM 228-4305, $25.00 Lend Me A Tenor, Ken Ludwig’s madcap, screwball comedy, set in 1934. www.theatreworkshop.com |
3. Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water Street, Fri. Aug 28, 8 PM, 332-4822, nantucketdreamland.org, Movies Under the Stars - Adults $10/Children $7 8/29 - Moonstruck; |
Sunday, August 30, 2009
3. Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water Street, Fri. Aug 28, 8 PM, 332-4822, nantucketdreamland.org, Movies Under the Stars - Adults $10/Children $7 8/30 - It’s a Mad, Mad World; |
Monday, August 31, 2009
20. Nantucket Atheneum, Unitarian Church, 11 Orange St, Mon. Aug 31, 8 PM, 228-1110, nantucketatheneum.org, $25 Geschke Lecture Series: Vartan Gregorian, author of "Islam: A Mosaic, Not A Monolith." |
2. NCMC/Nantucket School of Music, Methodist Church, 2 Centre St, Mon. Aug 31, 7 PM, 228-3352, $10 suggested. NCMC concert including performances by faculty and students and perhaps a special surprise. nantucketschoolofmusic.org. |
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
33. Artists Assoc. of Nantucket & Linda Loring Nature Fdtn., 1 Gardner Perry Lane, Tue. Sep 1, 1-4PM, 228-0722, $70 David Lazarus: Landscape Painting Workshop at the Linda Loring Nature Fdtn. All levels and media. nantucketarts.org |
34. Matthew Hutchinson, Congregational church, 64 Centre St, Tue. Sep 1, 8 PM, 215-8234, Solo Jazz Piano Concert, $10 |
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
35. Artists Association, AAN Workshop, 1 Gardner Perry Lane, Wed. Sep 2, 10 AM -1PM, 228-0722, $105 Join accomplished watercolorist Ed Rudd for this one-day workshop. Open to ages 16+ all levels. nantucketarts.org |
20. Nantucket Atheneum, The Great Hall, 1 India Street, Wed. Sep 2, 7 PM, 228-1110, nantucketathenem.org, FREE! Author Talk: Lynn Kiele Bonasia Her first novel, "Some Assembly Required", came out in July 2008. |
5. Whaling Museum Side Yard, North Water Street, Wednesday, September 2, 1:30 – 3:30 P.M. 228-1894, nha.org, Coopering Demo. Marshall Scheetz, from Colonial Williamsburg, will demonstrate the craftsmanship of creating a cask. |
3. Dreamland Foundation, Wed. Sep 2, 6:30 PM, 215-8234, dreamlandnantucket.org, FREE! Matt Hutchinson & friends play jazz, funk and soul music for the 2009 finale of the Dreamland Summer Concert Series. |
36. Seaside Shakespeare, The Chicken Box, 6 Dave Street, Wed. Sep 2, 6 PM, 325-7735, seasideshakespeare.org, $30 The Vagina Monologues, by Eve Ensler. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and Chinese Raffle begin at 6, Reading begins at 7. |
37. Nantucket Island School of Design & the Arts, 23 Wauwinet Rd., Wed. Sep 2, 8 pm ARTISTS PECHAKUCHA “Creative People Talking About Creative Things: 6 Artists, 20 Slides, 6 Minutes” FREE! |
3. Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water Street, Fri. Aug 28, 8 PM, 332-4822, nantucketdreamland.org, Movies Under the Stars - Adults $10/Children $7 9/2 & 9/4 - ET; |
Thursday, September 3, 2009
35. Artists Association, AAN Workshop, 1 Gardner Perry Lane, Thu. & Fri. Sep 3&4, 10 AM-3PM, 228-0722, $175 William Welch: Seeing Color with a Painter's Eye’s. Six Colors to Success. More info at www.nantucketarts.org |
38. Herrlooms Handwovens, 19 Roberts Lane, Thu. Sep 3, 4 PM, 325-4561, Herrlooms.com, FREE! Allison Herr invites you to her home to view the Herrlooms studio and current works in progress. Drapery, table linens, wraps, scarves and baby blankets are all available for sale and for custom order. Call for directions. |
Friday, September 4, 2009
20. Nantucket Atheneum, The Great Hall, 1 India St, Fri. Sep 4, 7 PM, 228-1110, nantucketatheneum.org, FREE! Lecture: Madeleine Kunin. The first woman elected governor of Vermont (1985-1991) |
5. Nantucket Historical Assoc., The Whaling Museum, Fri. Sep 4, 10 AM, 228-1894, nha.org, $15 Camera’s Coast: Historic Images of Ship & Shore in New England: Historic New England’s traveling exhibition of classic views of New England maritime communities, including Nantucket, based on the book by William H. Bunting. |
39. Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist, 1 Skyline Dr, Fri. Sep 4, 1-5 PM, & Sat. 9-12 332-2553, mikilovett.com, FREE! Open Studio with Miki Lovett at 1 Skyline Drive. View her Textile & Print art and fashion accessories. |
3. Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water Street, Fri. September 4, 8 PM, 332-4822, nantucketdreamland.org, Movies Under the Stars - Adults $10/Children $7 9/4 - ET; |
***New Listing*** 12. Graficas, 18 Broad St. Friday, September 4th , 2009 5:30 -7:30 PM, Opening reception "Abstract an Overview A Group Show" |
Saturday, September 5, 2009
31. Sustainable Nantucket, Upper Cambridge & N. Union, Sat. Sep 5, 9 AM - 1 PM, 228-3399, sustainablenantucket.org, FREE! The Nantucket Farmers and Artisans Market is an outdoor market that features the island's growers and artisans. |
3. Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water Street, Fri. Aug 28, 8 PM, 332-4822, nantucketdreamland.org, Movies Under the Stars - Adults $10/Children $7 9/5 - One Crazy Summer; |
***New Listing*** 12. Graficas, 18 Broad Street, Saturday, September 5th, 2009 10:30 AM ARTIST TALK: REGGIE LEVINE- Abstract an Overview |
Sunday, September 6, 2009
2. Theatre Workshop Comedy Improv, Downstairs Methodist Church, 2 Centre St, Sun. Sep 6, 8:30 PM, 228-4305, $15 You've seen it on TV. You've seen it in New York. These guys are quick, funny and imaginative. www.theatreworkshop.com |
20. Nantucket Atheneum, The Great Hall, 1 India St, Sun. Sep 6, 3 PM, 228-1110, nantucketatheneum.org FREE! Author Talk: John Stauffer, "Giants" Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln were the preeminent self-made men of their time. Harvard scholar John Stauffer describes the lives of these two giants during a major shift in cultural history. |
| 24. Nantucket Arts Council, Children’s Beach Bandstand, Sun. Sep 6, 4 - 7 PM. CLAMSTOCK II: Live & Local Music FREE! |
3. Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water Street, Fri. Aug 28, 8 PM, 332-4822, nantucketdreamland.org, Movies Under the Stars - Adults $10/Children $7 9/6 - The Russians are Coming; |
Monday, September 7, 2009
2. Theatre Workshop, Downstairs Methodist Church, 2 Centre St, Mon. Sep 7 and Tuesday Sep. 8, 8:30 PM, $20 Susan Burns Comedy Extravaganza! A Labor Day Tradition! 228-3405 www.theatreworkshop.com |
3. Nantucket Dreamland, 17 South Water Street, Fri. Aug 28, 8 PM, 332-4822, nantucketdreamland.org, Movies Under the Stars - Adults $10/Children $7 9/7 - Jaws |
Don't forget to checkout the ongoing exhibitions for more events to attend each day!