Coming Up (9/7/07)

I’m preparing a much larger edition for over the weekend. In the meantime, here’s some tips for this weekend. Michael Sturgis of Cinco has invited all Mahon About Towners to Cinco tonight for complimentary tapas prepared by chef Jean-Luc on the grill on the outdoor patio tonight, Friday (7th), from 6:30-8:30, with jazz by the [...]

Coming Up (8/23/07)

The Artists Association’s Artist-Patron Night is tonight, Thursday, August 23 from 6 – 8 PM. Another special invitation to subscribers for a very special event – another House Concert, this time with critically acclaimed Josh Ritter, this Saturday (25th) from 7 to 10 p.m. You’ll never be in as intimate a setting with this artist [...]

Invitation: House Party

A special invitation to Mahon About Town Subscribers. This invitation is not available to the public, and details were only finalized last night. INGRID MICHAELSON in Concert A unique and rare opportunity to see Ingrid perform in a small and intimate setting. A private house concert in Sconset from 7 – 10 pm, this Thursday, [...]

An Invitation to Alice’s Restaurant

If you’ve been wondering when Alice’s Restaurant will be opening at the airport, what will it look like, and what will it serve, tonight can be your night. A special invitation has been extended to Mahon About Town subscribers to attend tonight’s (Wednesday) pre-opening party, between 6 and 8 p.m. I understand they’ll be phasing [...]

This Week on Nantucket

No matter what you may have heard, the Daffodil Parade on Main Street has not and will not be cancelled tomorrow due to the weather. Let the show go on. South Wharf Gallery at 3 India Street will be open all day Saturday. No reception is planned, as previously reported here. Beth English has been [...]

This Weekend on Nantucket

Here are the best bets for the upcoming weekend. One of the best bands you’ll see all year here, Spookie Daly Pride, is at the Box this Friday and Saturday night. Wacked and wild, they generally start about 11.Check out the music samples on their website. At the Box tonight is a benefit for Nantucket [...]

This Week on Nantucket

More highlights of the upcoming week. See the Arts and Social Calendar for additional details for all events. Thursday 26th The Short Play Festival, presented by Theatre Workshop and Nantucket Theatrical Productions, runs April 26, 27, 28 and May 3, 4, 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Performance Center, Methodist Church, 2 Centre St. Details on [...]

This Week on Nantucket

Saturday 28th It’s Daffy Day of course. Capsule summary: Antique Car Parade (9:30 am – 12:00 pm); Children’s Parade, Harbor House (10:00 am – 11:00 am); Daffy Hats Pageant at the Harbor House (10:45 am – 11:15 am); Tailgate Picnic in ‘Sconset (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm) Handmade Crafts Show, presented by the Nantucket Artisans [...]

Nantucket Party Invitation

Party Invitation A reminder and more details about the first Mahon About Town party of the season on Thursday, April 26th, from 6 to 9 p.m., a warm up for Daffodil Weekend. The party will be at the “new” Rose & Crown: a new look, new menu, new lighting and sound system, and new comfortable [...]

Mahon About Town Subscriber Party

Just a reminder of the Mahon About Town and Nantucket Island Resorts cocktail party at the Brant Point Grill, this Sunday night (December 3rd) from 7 to 10 p.m. I believe there are still seats available for the special half price menu for this their last night of the season. If you want a table [...]