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This summer, join New York-based actor Louis Butelli (Off-Broadway, Shakespeare Theater DC, Aquila Theatre, Yale Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, “Law & Order,” “All My Children,” etc.) on a wild ride with some of William Shakespeare’s most memorable characters!

In two intensive, 5-hour acting classes, Butelli will lead participants in proven exercises that address the mechanics of acting Shakespeare, the nature of laughter and clowning, and specific techniques of the professional actor.

Session 1 (July 11): THE BODY. This workshop will focus on body and voice, physicalizing character, and thinking on your feet.

Session 2 (August 1): THE MIND. This workshop will focus on understanding Shakespeare's poetry and communicating meaning to the audience.

Seaside Shakespeare and The Atheneum are proud to host this series of workshops for the second consecutive summer. $60 admission. Register online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street. Space is limited. Attend either session, or attend both!!! If attending both, make sure to register for both dates. Suitable for adults and teens.

Performance poetry contest for teens hosted by local poet Len Germinara. Contest open to all local and visiting 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. Free admission. Audience welcome! Refreshments will be served.

Featured Poet:

Nicole Terez Dutton was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Her work has appeared in Can We Have Our Ball Back?, 580 Split, Gathering Ground, Folio: A Literary Journal, and the Indiana Review. She has received fellowships from Cave Canem and The Writer's Room. She is a finalist for the Hurston/Wright College Fiction Award and the Cave Canem Poetry Prize. She earned an MFA from Brown University and currently lives in Boston.

Four round Swiss style blitz chess tournament (15 minutes per side), with three categories of entry: 13 & under, 14-19, Open. Anyone age may register in the Open category, but players may not register in more than one category.

Register here online by clicking the 'sign up' button, or call 508-228-1110 x103. Give your name and age, and the category in which you wish to play.

Awards will be given for first place and runner-up in each category. Admission as a player or spectator is FREE. Refreshments will be served.

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Famous for his colorful personality and formidable intellect, David Ogilvy left an indelible mark on the advertising world, transforming it into a dynamic industry full of passionate, creative individuals. This first-ever biography traces Ogilvy’s remarkable life. Idiosyncratic, full of contradictions, and characterized by a powerful intellect, he redefined the business and became an icon within the advertising world, inspiring countless people to devote their lives to it.

This biography is based on a wealth of material from decades of working alongside the advertising giant, including a large collection of photos, memos, recordings, notes, and extensive archives of Ogilvy’s personal papers.

Free admission with a ticket, tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.

Story and craft program for children 4-10 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.

Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. Our R.E.A.D. dog for these 'Read to a Buddy' sessions is Mattilda, a brown spotted Dalmatian, owned by Stephanie Cooper.

This program is a Fun, Relaxed and Nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply ENJOY reading. Mattilda just wants to listen and make you feel great about your reading!!

Sign up to read 15-20 minutes by clicking on the 'sign-up' button below. We will call you with a specific time for your reading once we have all the sign-ups in. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the selection we display in the gallery. Free. Children ages 6-9 years old are welcome to register.

Book discussion group for middle school students. For a copy of this month's selection, please call 508-228-1110 x103, or visit the CPS Library. New members welcome. Pizza and drinks served.

Students from the University of Massachusetts/Boston who are Instructional Design Majors, on island to take a class entitled the Adult as Learner, will have a lesson tour to the Atheneum which will include a short presentation in the Lower Gallery about Adult Education in Community Settings and then a tour of the library. Class limited to enrolled students.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Free yoga class with instructor Marjory Trott for teens (12-18 years). No reservation required, but class size is limited to first 15 students.

For children ages 2-3 years with caregiver. Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activitites that teach musical skills. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 24 attendees.

For children ages 4-7 years. Singing games and songs with movement, such as 'The Statue Game,' 'Mail Myself to You' and 'Old King Glory on the Mountain.' Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.

You'll get people's attention with this craft-Juice Pouch Purses. 10 juice pouches are required to make this small tote. Pouches are deconstructed and sewn together to create this fun summer tote that will have your friends asking you how you did it. We'll have juice pouches available for those who need them, but it would be a huge help if you brought some empty juice pouches from home. Also, you are welcome to bring any flair you might want to add to your bag to make it your own. Drink those juice pouches and join us for a really fun craft! Light refreshments provided. Ages 11+

Join Maria Mitchell Association Astronomer Vladimir Strelnitski to view our very own Lunar and Meteorite Samples, on loan to the Atheneum for two weeks from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. Vladimir will give a twenty-minute introduction at 6:00PM to what we will view, and be on hand to answer questions from curious minds! Exhibit open until 7:30PM. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Program is free and open to the public.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.

For children ages three years and older.

In connection with our Summer Reading Program, 'Starship Adventure at your library,' the Atheneum is collaborating with the Maria Mitchell Association to offer lunar and meteorite samples on display for the next two weeks. The samples come from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. This is a drop-in viewing session which is free and open to the public.

Beginner’s English class for those seeking to improve their English skills. The Nantucket Atheneum Literacy Volunteers offer a drop-in beginner’s English class every Thursday evening. Taught by Les Ottinger, the class is free, open to all, conducted in English and no pre-registration is required. For more information please call 508-228-8710.

Intermediate/Advanced English class for those seeking to improve their English skills. The Nantucket Atheneum Literacy Volunteers offer a drop-in English class every Thursday evening. Taught by Les Ottinger, the class is free, open to all, conducted in English and no pre-registration is required. For more information please call 508-228-8710.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m.. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Art and Science program with teacher Melanie Hajjar for children 4-8 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but class is limited to the first 15 children.

Join us for a visit by Bobbi Ann McPeak, author/illustrator of the picture book, Nantucket Playground and her daughter, Jennifer McPeak-Bailey, author/illustrator of the recently published, I Hear Nantucket, a book for toddlers. Story readings and a presentation will be followed by refreshments and a book signing. Books available to purchase on site. Free and open to the public, but space is limited to 40 attendees.

Lecture title: 'The Inheritance: The World Obama Confronts and the Challenges to American Power.'

Eight months into the Obama presidency, David Sanger, the Chief Washington Correspondent of the New York Times explores the biggest challenges ahead for the new president: Iran's nuclear program, Afghanistan and Pakistan's descent into chaos, and the restoration of American influence around the globe. And, with the analysis known to readers of the Times, he will talk about the agenda at home, from economic recovery to health care to cybersecurity, and assess how President Obama is facing many conflicting imperatives.

In January 2009, Sanger published the book 'The Inheritence: The World Obama Confronts and the Challenges to American Power.' $25 admission. Tickets on sale online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Creative movement class for children 10-24 months old with yoga and dance instructor Marjory Trott. Free admission. No reservation required, but class is limited to first 15 children. Each child should be accompanied by one parent or caregiver.

Creative movement class for children 3-5 years old with yoga and dance instructor Marjory Trott. Free admission. No reservation required, but class is limited to first 15 children. Each child should be accompanied by one parent or caregiver.

Jed Williams, Nantucket High School teacher and chess club leader, offers a beginning chess class for children ages 13 and under. Please use the 'sign up' button to register beginning 6/26/09. Free. Class limited to 12 players.

Jed Williams, Nantucket High School teacher and chess club leader, offers a beginning chess class for teens and adults. Please use the 'sign up' button to register after 6/26/09. Free. Class limited to 12 players.

Join us for afternoon games in the gallery. We'll have our Playstation 2 setup on a projector screen along with board and card games. Whoever comes to the program will get to choose what games will be played. Snacks and drinks will be provided! Ages 12+

Join us in the Great Hall on the big screen for Teen Movie Night! We will be showing the 2005 movie 'War of the Worlds' (PG13) with Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto and directed by Steven Spielberg. This is an adaptation of H.G. Wells novel and a remake of the 1953 movie, all with the same title. This science fiction thriller will keep you in your seat as we watch Earth being invaded by alien tripod fighting machines and one family's fight for survival.We'll have pizza, popcorn and drinks for refreshments. Ages 12+ Free admission.

The Nantucket Atheneum and Boston's Handel & Haydn Society present an afternoon of violin duets, with commentary, performed by Julie Leven and Julia McKenzie.

The duo will discuss Baroque music and play examples from Mozart, Bach, Leclaire and other composers.

Julie Leven has performed as concertmaster, principal second violin, and soloist with the Handel and Haydn Society and Boston Baroque. She has participated in the Aston Magna Festival, BBC Proms, Boston Early Music Festival, Edinburgh Festival, Esterhazy Haydn Festival, Krakow Festival, and Tanglewood Music Center. She has been a member of the Jerusalem Symphony, and the Aarhus Symfonieorkester in Denmark. Ms. Leven can be heard as a soloist on the Boston Baroque recordings of Handel Opus 6 Concerti Grossi, and the 1999 Grammy nominated performance of the Monteverdi Vespers.

Julia McKenzie is an alumna of the New England Conservatory, the Aspen Music School, and the University of California, Irvine. She performs with numerous Boston ensembles including Boston Baroque, the Handel and Haydn Society, Cantata Singers, Emmanuel Music, Foundling Baroque Orchestra and Women's Advocacy Project, and the multi-media group 'Melodic Vision' with the Riverview Chamber Players. As a specialist in historical performance practice, she has performed in early music festivals in Germany, Mexico, Indianapolis, and Boston, and has traveled internationally on tour with Boston Baroque.

Admission $25. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Join Maria Mitchell Association Astronomer Vladimir Strelnitski to view our very own Lunar and Meteorite Samples, on loan to the Atheneum for two weeks from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. Vladimir will give a twenty-minute introduction at 5:30PM to what we will view, and be on hand to answer questions from curious minds! Exhibit open until 7:00PM. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Program is free and open to the public.

From acclaimed biographer Flora Fraser, the brilliant life of Napoleon’s favorite sister. Always deeply loyal to her brother, Pauline Bonaparte Borghese is a fascinating figure in her own right.

At the turn of the nineteenth century, she was considered by many to be the most beautiful woman in Europe. She shocked the continent with the boldness of her love affairs, her opulent wardrobe and jewels, and, most famously, her decision to pose nearly nude for Canova’s sculpture, which has been replicated in countless ways through the years. But just as remarkable as Pauline’s private life was her fidelity to the emperor (if not to her husbands). She was present for Napoleon’s great victories. When he was exiled to Elba, Pauline was the only sibling to follow him there, and after the final defeat at Waterloo she begged to be allowed to join him at Saint Helena.

Free admission with a ticket. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.

Story and craft program for children 4-10 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Free yoga class with instructor Marjory Trott for teens (12-18 years). No reservation required, but class size is limited to first 15 students.

For middle school students entering grades 6, 7, 8 in fall 2009. Taught by local author, Elin Hilderbrand, these workshops give middle school students the opportunity to expand their writing experience by working with a published author and teacher. Each workshop meets for four classes over a two-week period. Session 1: July 22, 23, 29, 30 Session 2: August 12, 13, 19, 20. Registration required (use entry for first date of session) - opens June 27th. Workshop limit: 10 students.

Sponsored by an anonymous donor to Atheneum Young Adult Services.

Join Maria Mitchell Association Astronomer Vladimir Strelnitski to view our very own Lunar and Meteorite Samples, on loan to the Atheneum for two weeks from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. Vladimir will give a twenty-minute introduction at 5:30PM to what we will view, and be on hand to answer questions from curious minds! Exhibit open until 7:00PM. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Program is free and open to the public.

Nantucket's own Greta Feeney presents 'Volupte,'an French program from various musical periods. She will be accompanied on the piano by Robbie Behrman.

Admisison: $20. Tickets on sale July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.

For children ages three years and older. Join Paula Swain for a special story time featuring classic tales. Free admission. No reservation required, but space is limited to 30 attendees.

Join us for a visit by Sylvia Earle, author of Hello Fish and Dive!, along with many other amazing books about the ocean and sea life for both children and adults. This well-known scientist and researcher has led National Geographic Expeditions and is the former head scientist of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). She will share slides about some of the work she has done, and invite questions from the audience. Free and open to the public; recommended for children ages 6 and older, and their families. This event is co-sponsored with ReMain Nantucket.

Sylvia Earle, called 'Her Deepness' by the New Yorker and the New York Times, 'Living Legend' by the Library of Congress, and the first 'Hero for the Planet,' is an oceanographer, explorer, author, and lecturer with experience as a field research scientist.

She also is executive director for corporate and nonprofit organizations, including the Aspen Institute, the Conservation Fund, American Rivers, Mote Marine Laboratory, Duke University Marine Laboratory, Rutgers Institute for Marine Science, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and Ocean Conservancy.

Former chief scientist of NOAA, Earle is president of Deep Search International and chair of the Advisory Council for the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies. She has a B.S. from Florida State University, an M.S. and a Ph.D. from Duke University, and 15 honorary degrees. She has authored more than 150 scientific, technical, and popular publications, lectured in more than 60 countries, and appeared in hundreds of television productions.

Free admission with a ticket. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street. Cosponsored with ReMain Nantucket.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m.. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Hugh draws from a wide and varied repertoire of songs, fingerplays, and music activities that are accessible and highly engaging. Come join our circle of songs! Rain location: Atheneum Gallery, with two smaller shows at 11:30AM and 1:00PM. Free admission, all ages, no reservation required.

Join Robert Rivest as he shares a collection of his most humorous and heart warming mime stories. Free tickets available at the Weezie Library beginning on August 8. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Gamble and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kershaw.

Robert Rivest has presented over 5,000 performances in 11 countries in Europe, Africa, and across the United States. A student of Marcel Marceau, Robert trained for over 10 years with internationally renowned masters of mime, dance, theater, and improvisation. Along with his training in Paris and NYC, Robert received his BA from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Today Robert Rivest is one of the most prolific mime artists in the world. He has created over 120 original works for television, symphonies, dance & theater companies, hospitals, science & art museums as well as schools, libraries, churches, and nature centers. In 2001 he founded The Rivest School of Mime Theater where he teaches and directs beginners through professionals. Robert Rivest resides in Springfield, Massachusetts with his wife Amelia, and their twin daughters.

Commentator, editor, teacher, public servant, best-selling author and adviser to presidents – for 30 years, David Gergen has been an active participant in American national life.

He served as director of communications for President Reagan and held positions in the administrations of Presidents Nixon and Ford. In 1993, he put his country before politics when he agreed to first serve as counselor to President Clinton on both foreign policy and domestic affairs, then as special international adviser to the president and to Secretary of State Warren Christopher.

David Gergen is a professor of public service and the director of the Center for Public Leadership at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is also editor-at-large at U.S. News & World Report and is a Senior Political Analyst for CNN. Mr. Gergen also regularly serves as an analyst on radio shows, and he is a frequent lecturer at venues around the world. In the fall of 2000 he published a best-selling book titled, 'Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership, Nixon to Clinton'

$25 admission. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Working with mime Robert Rivest, students learn basic mime illusions, character development, and story building techniques, then create and share their mime stories with the rest of the class. The workshop builds self-esteem, confidence, coordination, group sensitivity, and the ability to follow directions. FREE. All levels. No experience necessary. For ages 8-11. Register by clicking on the “sign up” button below.

Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Gamble and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kershaw.

Working with mime Robert Rivest, students learn basic mime illusions, character development, and story building techniques, then create and share their mime stories with the rest of the class. The workshop builds self-esteem, confidence, coordination, group sensitivity, and the ability to follow directions. FREE. All levels. No experience necessary. For ages 12 and older. Register by clicking on the “sign up” button below.

Supported in part by The Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent federal agency that grows and sustains a 'Nation of Learners,' because lifelong learning is critical to success.

Public forum with the Board of Selectmen presented by the Nantucket Community Association and the Non-Voting Tax Payers Association.

Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.

Story and craft program for children 4-10 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Free yoga class with instructor Marjory Trott for teens (12-18 years). No reservation required, but class size is limited to first 15 students.

Join us to celebrate a summer of reading! We will close our eight-week program with an ice cream party and some bonus give-aways. Please join us in the garden! Free for all Summer Reading Program participants. All readers and their families are welcome to attend.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.

For children ages three years and older. Join Paula Swain for a special story time featuring classic tales. Free admission. No reservation required, but space is limited to 30 attendees.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m.. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

The Atheneum will be throwing a “birthday” party for the community on the library grounds. The festivities will be kicked-off by a children’s book parade from the Pacific Bank to the Atheneum; a salute to the townspeople who in 1847 carried books to the newly reconstructed library from the Pacific Bank where they had been put for safekeeping during the Great Fire that razed the original Atheneum. On the grounds of the library there will be live music, a cake contest, puppet show, storytelling, food, and craft stations for making scrapbooks, bookmarks and bookplates.

Creative movement class for children 2-3 years old with yoga and dance instructor Marjory Trott. Free admission. No reservation required, but class is limited to first 15 children. Each child should be accompanied by one parent or caregiver.

Beginner's yoga class for children ages six years and older, with instructor Marjory Trott. Free and open to the public. No reservation required. Limited to first 15 children.

Lesley Stahl has been a 60 Minutes correspondent since March 1991. The 2008-09 season marks her 18th on the broadcast.

Prior to joining 60 Minutes, Stahl served as CBS News White House correspondent during the Carter and Reagan presidencies and part of the term of George H. W. Bush. Her reports appeared frequently on the CBS Evening News, first with Walter Cronkite, then with Dan Rather, and on other CBS News broadcasts.

During much of that time, she also served as moderator of Face The Nation, CBS News' Sunday public-affairs broadcast From October 1990 to March 1991, Stahl joined Charles Kuralt as co-anchor of 'America Tonight,' a daily CBS News late-night broadcast of interviews and essays.

Her experiences covering Washington for more than 20 years became the subject of her book 'Reporting Live'.

$25 admission. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.

Story and craft program for children 4-10 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Join us for a visit by Zachary Shapiro, author of We're All in the Same Boat. A story reading and presentation will be followed by refreshments and book signing. Books available to purchase on site, thanks to Mitchell's Book Corner. Free and open to the public, but space is limited to 40 attendees.

Cohen presents a varied program of solo repertoire and commentary featuring the 20^th Century composers Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Roy Harris, Erwin Schulhoff.

A Seattle-based pianist, Cohen is the founder and artistic director of the Governor’s Chamber Music Series and a solo artist having performed internationally and nationally for 25 years. This season she toured nationally with Donald Byrd’s Spectrum Dance Theater in a special production of “Theater of Needless Talents.”

$20 Admission Adults/ $15 Students & Seniors.

Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.

For children ages three years and older. Join Paula Swain for a special story time featuring classic tales. Free admission. No reservation required, but space is limited to 30 attendees.

Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun.

Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m.. The fee is $10, the first class is free.

Nantucket Arts Festival InsomniACK event. A selection of short films will be shown from 8:00PM to 12 midnight. Viewers are welcome to stay for one film or all. Recommended for teens and adults. FREE.

Vartan Gregorian is the twelfth president of Carnegie Corporation of New York, a grant-making institution founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1911.

Prior to his current position Gregorian served for nine years as the sixteenth president of Brown University and for eight years as the president of the New York Public Library.

He was born in Tabriz, Iran, of Armenian parents, receiving his elementary education in Iran and his secondary education in Lebanon. In 1956 he entered Stanford University, where he majored in history and the humanities, graduating with honors in 1958. He was awarded a Ph.D. in history and humanities from Stanford in 1964.

Gregorian has taught at San Francisco State College, the University of California at Los Angeles, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Pennsylvania.

Gregorian is the author of The Road To Home: My Life And Times, Islam: A Mosaic, Not A Monolith, and The Emergence of Modern Afghanistan, 1880-1946.

$25 admission. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.

Saturday, August 01 10:30AM-3:30PM Gallery	Acting Shakespeare with Louis Butelli This summer, join New York-based actor Louis Butelli (Off-Broadway, Shakespeare Theater DC, Aquila Theatre, Yale Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, “Law & Order,” “All My Children,” etc.) on a wild ride with some of William Shakespeare’s most memorable characters! In two intensive, 5-hour acting classes, Butelli will lead participants in proven exercises that address the mechanics of acting Shakespeare, the nature of laughter and clowning, and specific techniques of the professional actor. Session 1 (July 11): THE BODY. This workshop will focus on body and voice, physicalizing character, and thinking on your feet. Session 2 (August 1): THE MIND. This workshop will focus on understanding Shakespeare's poetry and communicating meaning to the audience. Seaside Shakespeare and The Atheneum are proud to host this series of workshops for the second consecutive summer. $60 admission. Register online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street. Space is limited. Attend either session, or attend both!!! If attending both, make sure to register for both dates. Suitable for adults and teens.
Saturday, August 01 7:00PM-9:00PM Great Hall	Teen Poetry Slam featuring Nicole Terez Performance poetry contest for teens hosted by local poet Len Germinara. Contest open to all local and visiting 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. Free admission. Audience welcome! Refreshments will be served. Featured Poet: Nicole Terez Dutton was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Her work has appeared in Can We Have Our Ball Back?, 580 Split, Gathering Ground, Folio: A Literary Journal, and the Indiana Review. She has received fellowships from Cave Canem and The Writer's Room. She is a finalist for the Hurston/Wright College Fiction Award and the Cave Canem Poetry Prize. She earned an MFA from Brown University and currently lives in Boston.
Sunday, August 02 1:00PM-4:00PM Great Hall	Blitz Chess Tournament Four round Swiss style blitz chess tournament (15 minutes per side), with three categories of entry: 13 & under, 14-19, Open. Anyone age may register in the Open category, but players may not register in more than one category. Register here online by clicking the 'sign up' button, or call 508-228-1110 x103. Give your name and age, and the category in which you wish to play. Awards will be given for first place and runner-up in each category. Admission as a player or spectator is FREE. Refreshments will be served.
Monday, August 03 8:00PM-9:30PM Great Hall	Author Talk: Ken Roman, 'The King of Madison Avenue' Famous for his colorful personality and formidable intellect, David Ogilvy left an indelible mark on the advertising world, transforming it into a dynamic industry full of passionate, creative individuals. This first-ever biography traces Ogilvy’s remarkable life. Idiosyncratic, full of contradictions, and characterized by a powerful intellect, he redefined the business and became an icon within the advertising world, inspiring countless people to devote their lives to it. This biography is based on a wealth of material from decades of working alongside the advertising giant, including a large collection of photos, memos, recordings, notes, and extensive archives of Ogilvy’s personal papers. Free admission with a ticket, tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Tuesday, August 04 7:00AM-8:00AM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Tuesday, August 04 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Tuesday, August 04 11:30AM-12:15PM Gallery	Story & Craft Story and craft program for children 4-10 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.
Tuesday, August 04 2:00PM-3:15PM Gallery	Read to a Buddy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. Our R.E.A.D. dog for these 'Read to a Buddy' sessions is Mattilda, a brown spotted Dalmatian, owned by Stephanie Cooper. This program is a Fun, Relaxed and Nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply ENJOY reading. Mattilda just wants to listen and make you feel great about your reading!! Sign up to read 15-20 minutes by clicking on the 'sign-up' button below. We will call you with a specific time for your reading once we have all the sign-ups in. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the selection we display in the gallery. Free. Children ages 6-9 years old are welcome to register.
Tuesday, August 04 3:30PM-4:30PM Gallery	Middle School Book Club Book discussion group for middle school students. For a copy of this month's selection, please call 508-228-1110 x103, or visit the CPS Library. New members welcome. Pizza and drinks served.
Tuesday, August 04 5:00PM-6:00PM Gallery	University of Massachusetts Lesson Tour Students from the University of Massachusetts/Boston who are Instructional Design Majors, on island to take a class entitled the Adult as Learner, will have a lesson tour to the Atheneum which will include a short presentation in the Lower Gallery about Adult Education in Community Settings and then a tour of the library. Class limited to enrolled students.
Tuesday, August 04 6:00PM-7:00PM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Tuesday, August 04 6:15PM-7:15PM Gallery	Yoga for Teens Free yoga class with instructor Marjory Trott for teens (12-18 years). No reservation required, but class size is limited to first 15 students.
Wednesday, August 05 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Music and Movement for Young Children For children ages 2-3 years with caregiver. Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activitites that teach musical skills. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 24 attendees.
Wednesday, August 05 11:30AM-12:15PM Gallery	Singing Games for Children For children ages 4-7 years. Singing games and songs with movement, such as 'The Statue Game,' 'Mail Myself to You' and 'Old King Glory on the Mountain.' Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.
Wednesday, August 05 3:00PM-4:30PM Gallery	Green Crafts for Teens You'll get people's attention with this craft-Juice Pouch Purses. 10 juice pouches are required to make this small tote. Pouches are deconstructed and sewn together to create this fun summer tote that will have your friends asking you how you did it. We'll have juice pouches available for those who need them, but it would be a huge help if you brought some empty juice pouches from home. Also, you are welcome to bring any flair you might want to add to your bag to make it your own. Drink those juice pouches and join us for a really fun craft! Light refreshments provided. Ages 11+
Wednesday, August 05 6:00PM-7:30PM Great Hall	The Moon Rocks are Here!: Lunar & Meteorite Samples on Display Join Maria Mitchell Association Astronomer Vladimir Strelnitski to view our very own Lunar and Meteorite Samples, on loan to the Atheneum for two weeks from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. Vladimir will give a twenty-minute introduction at 6:00PM to what we will view, and be on hand to answer questions from curious minds! Exhibit open until 7:30PM. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Program is free and open to the public.
Thursday, August 06 7:00AM-8:00AM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Thursday, August 06 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Thursday, August 06 11:30AM-12:00PM Gallery	Moon Rocks Program and Viewing For children ages three years and older.
Thursday, August 06 12:00PM-2:00PM Gallery2	The Moon Rocks are Here! Drop-in Viewing Session In connection with our Summer Reading Program, 'Starship Adventure at your library,' the Atheneum is collaborating with the Maria Mitchell Association to offer lunar and meteorite samples on display for the next two weeks. The samples come from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. This is a drop-in viewing session which is free and open to the public.
Thursday, August 06 6:00PM-7:00PM Gallery	LVA - Free Beginner's English Class Beginner’s English class for those seeking to improve their English skills. The Nantucket Atheneum Literacy Volunteers offer a drop-in beginner’s English class every Thursday evening. Taught by Les Ottinger, the class is free, open to all, conducted in English and no pre-registration is required. For more information please call 508-228-8710.
Thursday, August 06 6:00PM-7:30PM Kynett Room	LVA - Free Intermediate/Advanced English Class Intermediate/Advanced English class for those seeking to improve their English skills. The Nantucket Atheneum Literacy Volunteers offer a drop-in English class every Thursday evening. Taught by Les Ottinger, the class is free, open to all, conducted in English and no pre-registration is required. For more information please call 508-228-8710.
Thursday, August 06 6:00PM-7:00PM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m.. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Friday, August 07 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Cosmic Creations Art and Science program with teacher Melanie Hajjar for children 4-8 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but class is limited to the first 15 children.
Friday, August 07 11:30AM-12:15PM Gallery	Authors Visit: Bobbi Ann McPeak & Jennifer McPeak-Bailey Join us for a visit by Bobbi Ann McPeak, author/illustrator of the picture book, Nantucket Playground and her daughter, Jennifer McPeak-Bailey, author/illustrator of the recently published, I Hear Nantucket, a book for toddlers. Story readings and a presentation will be followed by refreshments and a book signing. Books available to purchase on site. Free and open to the public, but space is limited to 40 attendees.
Friday, August 07 1:00PM-3:00PM Gallery	The Moon Rocks are Here!: Drop-in Viewing Session In connection with our Summer Reading Program, 'Starship Adventure at your library,' the Atheneum is collaborating with the Maria Mitchell Association to offer lunar and meteorite samples on display for the next two weeks. The samples come from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. This is a drop-in viewing session which is free and open to the public. Please enter through the Weezie Library for Children.
Friday, August 07 8:30PM-9:30PM Unitarian Church, 11 Orange Street	Constance Laibe Hays Memorial Lecture: David Sanger Lecture title: 'The Inheritance: The World Obama Confronts and the Challenges to American Power.' Eight months into the Obama presidency, David Sanger, the Chief Washington Correspondent of the New York Times explores the biggest challenges ahead for the new president: Iran's nuclear program, Afghanistan and Pakistan's descent into chaos, and the restoration of American influence around the globe. And, with the analysis known to readers of the Times, he will talk about the agenda at home, from economic recovery to health care to cybersecurity, and assess how President Obama is facing many conflicting imperatives. In January 2009, Sanger published the book 'The Inheritence: The World Obama Confronts and the Challenges to American Power.' $25 admission. Tickets on sale online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Saturday, August 08 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Creative Movement: 10-24 mos. Creative movement class for children 10-24 months old with yoga and dance instructor Marjory Trott. Free admission. No reservation required, but class is limited to first 15 children. Each child should be accompanied by one parent or caregiver.
Saturday, August 08 11:30AM-12:15PM Gallery	Creative Movement: 3-5 yrs. Creative movement class for children 3-5 years old with yoga and dance instructor Marjory Trott. Free admission. No reservation required, but class is limited to first 15 children. Each child should be accompanied by one parent or caregiver.
Saturday, August 08 1:00PM-2:00PM Gallery	Chess Class for Beginners: 13 and under Jed Williams, Nantucket High School teacher and chess club leader, offers a beginning chess class for children ages 13 and under. Please use the 'sign up' button to register beginning 6/26/09. Free. Class limited to 12 players.
Saturday, August 08 2:00PM-3:00PM Gallery	Chess Class for Beginners: Teen and Adult Jed Williams, Nantucket High School teacher and chess club leader, offers a beginning chess class for teens and adults. Please use the 'sign up' button to register after 6/26/09. Free. Class limited to 12 players.
Saturday, August 08 3:30PM-5:00PM Gallery	Teen Games in the Gallery Join us for afternoon games in the gallery. We'll have our Playstation 2 setup on a projector screen along with board and card games. Whoever comes to the program will get to choose what games will be played. Snacks and drinks will be provided! Ages 12+
Saturday, August 08 7:00PM-9:00PM Great Hall	Teen Movie Night: War of the Worlds Join us in the Great Hall on the big screen for Teen Movie Night! We will be showing the 2005 movie 'War of the Worlds' (PG13) with Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto and directed by Steven Spielberg. This is an adaptation of H.G. Wells novel and a remake of the 1953 movie, all with the same title. This science fiction thriller will keep you in your seat as we watch Earth being invaded by alien tripod fighting machines and one family's fight for survival.We'll have pizza, popcorn and drinks for refreshments. Ages 12+ Free admission.
Sunday, August 09 5:00PM-6:00PM Great Hall	Handel & Haydn Society Concert: Baroque Violin The Nantucket Atheneum and Boston's Handel & Haydn Society present an afternoon of violin duets, with commentary, performed by Julie Leven and Julia McKenzie. The duo will discuss Baroque music and play examples from Mozart, Bach, Leclaire and other composers. Julie Leven has performed as concertmaster, principal second violin, and soloist with the Handel and Haydn Society and Boston Baroque. She has participated in the Aston Magna Festival, BBC Proms, Boston Early Music Festival, Edinburgh Festival, Esterhazy Haydn Festival, Krakow Festival, and Tanglewood Music Center. She has been a member of the Jerusalem Symphony, and the Aarhus Symfonieorkester in Denmark. Ms. Leven can be heard as a soloist on the Boston Baroque recordings of Handel Opus 6 Concerti Grossi, and the 1999 Grammy nominated performance of the Monteverdi Vespers. Julia McKenzie is an alumna of the New England Conservatory, the Aspen Music School, and the University of California, Irvine. She performs with numerous Boston ensembles including Boston Baroque, the Handel and Haydn Society, Cantata Singers, Emmanuel Music, Foundling Baroque Orchestra and Women's Advocacy Project, and the multi-media group 'Melodic Vision' with the Riverview Chamber Players. As a specialist in historical performance practice, she has performed in early music festivals in Germany, Mexico, Indianapolis, and Boston, and has traveled internationally on tour with Boston Baroque. Admission $25. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Monday, August 10 5:30PM-7:00PM Great Hall	The Moon Rocks are Here!: Lunar & Meteorite Samples on Display Join Maria Mitchell Association Astronomer Vladimir Strelnitski to view our very own Lunar and Meteorite Samples, on loan to the Atheneum for two weeks from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. Vladimir will give a twenty-minute introduction at 5:30PM to what we will view, and be on hand to answer questions from curious minds! Exhibit open until 7:00PM. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Program is free and open to the public.
Monday, August 10 8:00PM-9:30PM Great Hall	Author Talk: Flora Fraser, 'Pauline Bonaparte: Venus of Empire' From acclaimed biographer Flora Fraser, the brilliant life of Napoleon’s favorite sister. Always deeply loyal to her brother, Pauline Bonaparte Borghese is a fascinating figure in her own right. At the turn of the nineteenth century, she was considered by many to be the most beautiful woman in Europe. She shocked the continent with the boldness of her love affairs, her opulent wardrobe and jewels, and, most famously, her decision to pose nearly nude for Canova’s sculpture, which has been replicated in countless ways through the years. But just as remarkable as Pauline’s private life was her fidelity to the emperor (if not to her husbands). She was present for Napoleon’s great victories. When he was exiled to Elba, Pauline was the only sibling to follow him there, and after the final defeat at Waterloo she begged to be allowed to join him at Saint Helena. Free admission with a ticket. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Tuesday, August 11 7:00AM-8:00AM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Tuesday, August 11 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Tuesday, August 11 11:30AM-12:15PM Gallery	Story & Craft Story and craft program for children 4-10 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.
Tuesday, August 11 1:00PM-2:00PM Gallery	The Moon Rocks are Here! Drop-in Viewing Session In connection with our Summer Reading Program, 'Starship Adventure at your library,' the Atheneum is collaborating with the Maria Mitchell Association to offer lunar and meteorite samples on display for the next two weeks. The samples come from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. This is a drop-in viewing session which is free and open to the public. Please enter through the Weezie Library for Children.
Tuesday, August 11 2:00PM-3:30PM Gallery	Read to a Buddy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. Our R.E.A.D. dog for these 'Read to a Buddy' sessions is Mattilda, a brown spotted Dalmatian, owned by Stephanie Cooper. This program is a Fun, Relaxed and Nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply ENJOY reading. Mattilda just wants to listen and make you feel great about your reading!! Sign up to read 15-20 minutes by clicking on the 'sign-up' button below. We will call you with a specific time for your reading once we have all the sign-ups in. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the selection we display in the gallery. Free. Children ages 6-9 years old are welcome to register.
Tuesday, August 11 4:00PM-6:00PM Gallery	The Moon Rocks are Here! Drop-in Viewing Session In connection with our Summer Reading Program, 'Starship Adventure at your library,' the Atheneum is collaborating with the Maria Mitchell Association to offer lunar and meteorite samples on display for the next two weeks. The samples come from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. This is a drop-in viewing session which is free and open to the public. Please enter through the Weezie Library for Children.
Tuesday, August 11 6:00PM-7:00PM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Tuesday, August 11 6:15PM-7:15PM Gallery	Yoga for Teens Free yoga class with instructor Marjory Trott for teens (12-18 years). No reservation required, but class size is limited to first 15 students.
Wednesday, August 12 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Music and Movement for Young Children For children ages 2-3 years with caregiver. Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activitites that teach musical skills. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 24 attendees.
Wednesday, August 12 11:30AM-12:15PM Gallery	Singing Games for Children For children ages 4-7 years. Singing games and songs with movement, such as 'The Statue Game,' 'Mail Myself to You' and 'Old King Glory on the Mountain.' Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.
Wednesday, August 12 4:30PM-5:30PM Gallery	Writers' Workshop with Elin Hilderbrand For middle school students entering grades 6, 7, 8 in fall 2009. Taught by local author, Elin Hilderbrand, these workshops give middle school students the opportunity to expand their writing experience by working with a published author and teacher. Each workshop meets for four classes over a two-week period. Session 1: July 22, 23, 29, 30 Session 2: August 12, 13, 19, 20. Registration required (use entry for first date of session) - opens June 27th. Workshop limit: 10 students. Sponsored by an anonymous donor to Atheneum Young Adult Services.
Wednesday, August 12 5:30PM-7:00PM Great Hall	The Moon Rocks are Here!: Lunar & Meteorite Samples on Display Join Maria Mitchell Association Astronomer Vladimir Strelnitski to view our very own Lunar and Meteorite Samples, on loan to the Atheneum for two weeks from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. Vladimir will give a twenty-minute introduction at 5:30PM to what we will view, and be on hand to answer questions from curious minds! Exhibit open until 7:00PM. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Program is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, August 12 8:00PM-9:30PM Great Hall	Concert: Greta Feeney, 'Volupte' Nantucket's own Greta Feeney presents 'Volupte,'an French program from various musical periods. She will be accompanied on the piano by Robbie Behrman. Admisison: $20. Tickets on sale July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Thursday, August 13 7:00AM-8:00AM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Thursday, August 13 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Thursday, August 13 11:30AM-12:00PM Gallery	'The Story Lady' For children ages three years and older. Join Paula Swain for a special story time featuring classic tales. Free admission. No reservation required, but space is limited to 30 attendees.
Thursday, August 13 12:30PM-1:00PM Gallery	The Moon Rocks are Here! Drop-in Viewing Session In connection with our Summer Reading Program, 'Starship Adventure at your library,' the Atheneum is collaborating with the Maria Mitchell Association to offer lunar and meteorite samples on display for the next two weeks. The samples come from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. This is a drop-in viewing session which is free and open to the public. It extends to 2:00PM, encompassing the visit by the Boys & Girls Club campers. Please enter through the Weezie Library for Children.
Thursday, August 13 3:00PM-3:45PM Great Hall	Author Visit: Sylvia Earle Join us for a visit by Sylvia Earle, author of Hello Fish and Dive!, along with many other amazing books about the ocean and sea life for both children and adults. This well-known scientist and researcher has led National Geographic Expeditions and is the former head scientist of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). She will share slides about some of the work she has done, and invite questions from the audience. Free and open to the public; recommended for children ages 6 and older, and their families. This event is co-sponsored with ReMain Nantucket.
Thursday, August 13 4:30PM-5:30PM Gallery	Writers' Workshop with Elin Hilderbrand For middle school students entering grades 6, 7, 8 in fall 2009. Taught by local author, Elin Hilderbrand, these workshops give middle school students the opportunity to expand their writing experience by working with a published author and teacher. Each workshop meets for four classes over a two-week period. Session 1: July 22, 23, 29, 30 Session 2: August 12, 13, 19, 20. Registration required (use entry for first date of session) - opens June 27th. Workshop limit: 10 students. Sponsored by an anonymous donor to Atheneum Young Adult Services.
Thursday, August 13 5:00PM-6:30PM Great Hall	Lecture: Sylvia Earle Sylvia Earle, called 'Her Deepness' by the New Yorker and the New York Times, 'Living Legend' by the Library of Congress, and the first 'Hero for the Planet,' is an oceanographer, explorer, author, and lecturer with experience as a field research scientist. She also is executive director for corporate and nonprofit organizations, including the Aspen Institute, the Conservation Fund, American Rivers, Mote Marine Laboratory, Duke University Marine Laboratory, Rutgers Institute for Marine Science, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and Ocean Conservancy. Former chief scientist of NOAA, Earle is president of Deep Search International and chair of the Advisory Council for the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies. She has a B.S. from Florida State University, an M.S. and a Ph.D. from Duke University, and 15 honorary degrees. She has authored more than 150 scientific, technical, and popular publications, lectured in more than 60 countries, and appeared in hundreds of television productions. Free admission with a ticket. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street. Cosponsored with ReMain Nantucket.
Thursday, August 13 6:00PM-7:00PM Gallery	LVA - Free Beginner's English Class Beginner’s English class for those seeking to improve their English skills. The Nantucket Atheneum Literacy Volunteers offer a drop-in beginner’s English class every Thursday evening. Taught by Les Ottinger, the class is free, open to all, conducted in English and no pre-registration is required. For more information please call 508-228-8710.
Thursday, August 13 6:00PM-7:30PM Kynett Room	LVA - Free Intermediate/Advanced English Class Intermediate/Advanced English class for those seeking to improve their English skills. The Nantucket Atheneum Literacy Volunteers offer a drop-in English class every Thursday evening. Taught by Les Ottinger, the class is free, open to all, conducted in English and no pre-registration is required. For more information please call 508-228-8710.
Thursday, August 13 6:00PM-7:00PM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m.. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Friday, August 14 10:00AM-11:00AM Gallery	Read to a Buddy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. Our R.E.A.D. dog for these 'Read to a Buddy' sessions is Mattilda, a brown spotted Dalmatian, owned by Stephanie Cooper. This program is a Fun, Relaxed and Nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply ENJOY reading. Mattilda just wants to listen and make you feel great about your reading!! Sign up to read 15-20 minutes by clicking on the 'sign-up' button below. We will call you with a specific time for your reading once we have all the sign-ups in. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the selection we display in the gallery. Free. Children ages 6-9 years old are welcome to register.
Friday, August 14 11:00AM-12:00PM Garden	Children's Concert: Circle of Songs with Hugh Hanley Hugh draws from a wide and varied repertoire of songs, fingerplays, and music activities that are accessible and highly engaging. Come join our circle of songs! Rain location: Atheneum Gallery, with two smaller shows at 11:30AM and 1:00PM. Free admission, all ages, no reservation required.
Friday, August 14 2:00PM-4:00PM Gallery	The Moon Rocks are Here! Drop-in Viewing Session In connection with our Summer Reading Program, 'Starship Adventure at your library,' the Atheneum is collaborating with the Maria Mitchell Association to offer lunar and meteorite samples on display for the next two weeks. The samples come from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. This is a drop-in viewing session which is free and open to the public. Please enter through the Weezie Library for Children.
Friday, August 14 7:00PM-8:00PM Great Hall	Family Night: Laughter is the Best Medicine Join Robert Rivest as he shares a collection of his most humorous and heart warming mime stories. Free tickets available at the Weezie Library beginning on August 8. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Gamble and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kershaw. Robert Rivest has presented over 5,000 performances in 11 countries in Europe, Africa, and across the United States. A student of Marcel Marceau, Robert trained for over 10 years with internationally renowned masters of mime, dance, theater, and improvisation. Along with his training in Paris and NYC, Robert received his BA from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. Today Robert Rivest is one of the most prolific mime artists in the world. He has created over 120 original works for television, symphonies, dance & theater companies, hospitals, science & art museums as well as schools, libraries, churches, and nature centers. In 2001 he founded The Rivest School of Mime Theater where he teaches and directs beginners through professionals. Robert Rivest resides in Springfield, Massachusetts with his wife Amelia, and their twin daughters.
Friday, August 14 8:00PM-9:30PM Nantucket High School	Geschke Lecture Series: David Gergen Commentator, editor, teacher, public servant, best-selling author and adviser to presidents – for 30 years, David Gergen has been an active participant in American national life. He served as director of communications for President Reagan and held positions in the administrations of Presidents Nixon and Ford. In 1993, he put his country before politics when he agreed to first serve as counselor to President Clinton on both foreign policy and domestic affairs, then as special international adviser to the president and to Secretary of State Warren Christopher. David Gergen is a professor of public service and the director of the Center for Public Leadership at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is also editor-at-large at U.S. News & World Report and is a Senior Political Analyst for CNN. Mr. Gergen also regularly serves as an analyst on radio shows, and he is a frequent lecturer at venues around the world. In the fall of 2000 he published a best-selling book titled, 'Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership, Nixon to Clinton' $25 admission. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Saturday, August 15 9:00AM-3:30PM Garden	Artist Association Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, August 15 10:30AM-11:30AM Gallery	Mime Theater Workshop: Ages 8-11 Working with mime Robert Rivest, students learn basic mime illusions, character development, and story building techniques, then create and share their mime stories with the rest of the class. The workshop builds self-esteem, confidence, coordination, group sensitivity, and the ability to follow directions. FREE. All levels. No experience necessary. For ages 8-11. Register by clicking on the “sign up” button below. Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Gamble and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kershaw.
Saturday, August 15 1:00PM-2:00PM Gallery	Mime Theater Workshop: Ages 12 and older Working with mime Robert Rivest, students learn basic mime illusions, character development, and story building techniques, then create and share their mime stories with the rest of the class. The workshop builds self-esteem, confidence, coordination, group sensitivity, and the ability to follow directions. FREE. All levels. No experience necessary. For ages 12 and older. Register by clicking on the “sign up” button below. Supported in part by The Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent federal agency that grows and sustains a 'Nation of Learners,' because lifelong learning is critical to success.
Saturday, August 15 3:30PM-5:00PM Gallery	Teen Games in the Gallery Join us for afternoon games in the gallery. We'll have our Playstation 2 setup on a projector screen along with board and card games. Whoever comes to the program will get to choose what games will be played. Snacks and drinks will be provided! Ages 12+
Saturday, August 15 6:00PM-7:30PM Great Hall	The Moon Rocks are Here!: Lunar & Meteorite Samples on Display Join Maria Mitchell Association Astronomer Vladimir Strelnitski to view our very own Lunar and Meteorite Samples, on loan to the Atheneum for two weeks from the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. Vladimir will give a twenty-minute introduction at 6:00PM to what we will view, and be on hand to answer questions from curious minds! Exhibit open until 7:30PM. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Program is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, August 18 7:00AM-8:00AM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Tuesday, August 18 9:30AM-11:00AM Great Hall	Nantucket Community Association Summer Forum with Board of Selectmen Public forum with the Board of Selectmen presented by the Nantucket Community Association and the Non-Voting Tax Payers Association.
Tuesday, August 18 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Tuesday, August 18 11:30AM-12:15PM Gallery	Story & Craft Story and craft program for children 4-10 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.
Tuesday, August 18 6:00PM-7:00PM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Tuesday, August 18 6:15PM-7:15PM Gallery	Yoga for Teens Free yoga class with instructor Marjory Trott for teens (12-18 years). No reservation required, but class size is limited to first 15 students.
Wednesday, August 19 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Music and Movement for Young Children For children ages 2-3 years with caregiver. Fun and engaging songs, singing games, and movement activitites that teach musical skills. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 24 attendees.
Wednesday, August 19 11:30AM-12:15PM Gallery	Singing Games for Children For children ages 4-7 years. Singing games and songs with movement, such as 'The Statue Game,' 'Mail Myself to You' and 'Old King Glory on the Mountain.' Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.
Wednesday, August 19 3:00PM-4:00PM Garden	Summer Reading Program: Closing Ice Cream Party! Join us to celebrate a summer of reading! We will close our eight-week program with an ice cream party and some bonus give-aways. Please join us in the garden! Free for all Summer Reading Program participants. All readers and their families are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, August 19 4:30PM-5:30PM Gallery	Writers' Workshop with Elin Hilderbrand For middle school students entering grades 6, 7, 8 in fall 2009. Taught by local author, Elin Hilderbrand, these workshops give middle school students the opportunity to expand their writing experience by working with a published author and teacher. Each workshop meets for four classes over a two-week period. Session 1: July 22, 23, 29, 30 Session 2: August 12, 13, 19, 20. Registration required (use entry for first date of session) - opens June 27th. Workshop limit: 10 students. Sponsored by an anonymous donor to Atheneum Young Adult Services.
Thursday, August 20 7:00AM-8:00AM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Thursday, August 20 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Thursday, August 20 11:30AM-12:00PM Gallery	'The Story Lady' For children ages three years and older. Join Paula Swain for a special story time featuring classic tales. Free admission. No reservation required, but space is limited to 30 attendees.
Thursday, August 20 4:30PM-5:30PM Gallery	Writers' Workshop with Elin Hilderbrand For middle school students entering grades 6, 7, 8 in fall 2009. Taught by local author, Elin Hilderbrand, these workshops give middle school students the opportunity to expand their writing experience by working with a published author and teacher. Each workshop meets for four classes over a two-week period. Session 1: July 22, 23, 29, 30 Session 2: August 12, 13, 19, 20. Registration required (use entry for first date of session) - opens June 27th. Workshop limit: 10 students. Sponsored by an anonymous donor to Atheneum Young Adult Services.
Thursday, August 20 6:00PM-7:00PM Gallery	LVA - Free Beginner's English Class Beginner’s English class for those seeking to improve their English skills. The Nantucket Atheneum Literacy Volunteers offer a drop-in beginner’s English class every Thursday evening. Taught by Les Ottinger, the class is free, open to all, conducted in English and no pre-registration is required. For more information please call 508-228-8710.
Thursday, August 20 6:00PM-7:30PM Kynett Room	LVA - Free Intermediate/Advanced English Class Intermediate/Advanced English class for those seeking to improve their English skills. The Nantucket Atheneum Literacy Volunteers offer a drop-in English class every Thursday evening. Taught by Les Ottinger, the class is free, open to all, conducted in English and no pre-registration is required. For more information please call 508-228-8710.
Thursday, August 20 6:00PM-7:00PM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m.. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Friday, August 21 10:00AM-11:30AM Gallery	Read to a Buddy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. Our R.E.A.D. dog for these 'Read to a Buddy' sessions is Mattilda, a brown spotted Dalmatian, owned by Stephanie Cooper. This program is a Fun, Relaxed and Nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply ENJOY reading. Mattilda just wants to listen and make you feel great about your reading!! Sign up to read 15-20 minutes by clicking on the 'sign-up' button below. We will call you with a specific time for your reading once we have all the sign-ups in. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the selection we display in the gallery. Free. Children ages 6-9 years old are welcome to register.
Saturday, August 22 10:00AM-2:00PM Garden	175th Anniversary Community Celebration The Atheneum will be throwing a “birthday” party for the community on the library grounds. The festivities will be kicked-off by a children’s book parade from the Pacific Bank to the Atheneum; a salute to the townspeople who in 1847 carried books to the newly reconstructed library from the Pacific Bank where they had been put for safekeeping during the Great Fire that razed the original Atheneum. On the grounds of the library there will be live music, a cake contest, puppet show, storytelling, food, and craft stations for making scrapbooks, bookmarks and bookplates.
Saturday, August 22 10:30AM-11:15AM Gallery	Creative Movement: 2-3 yrs. Creative movement class for children 2-3 years old with yoga and dance instructor Marjory Trott. Free admission. No reservation required, but class is limited to first 15 children. Each child should be accompanied by one parent or caregiver.
Saturday, August 22 11:30AM-12:30PM Gallery	Yoga for All: 6+ years Beginner's yoga class for children ages six years and older, with instructor Marjory Trott. Free and open to the public. No reservation required. Limited to first 15 children.
Monday, August 24 8:00PM-9:15PM Unitarian Church	Geschke Lecture Series: Lesley Stahl Lesley Stahl has been a 60 Minutes correspondent since March 1991. The 2008-09 season marks her 18th on the broadcast. Prior to joining 60 Minutes, Stahl served as CBS News White House correspondent during the Carter and Reagan presidencies and part of the term of George H. W. Bush. Her reports appeared frequently on the CBS Evening News, first with Walter Cronkite, then with Dan Rather, and on other CBS News broadcasts. During much of that time, she also served as moderator of Face The Nation, CBS News' Sunday public-affairs broadcast From October 1990 to March 1991, Stahl joined Charles Kuralt as co-anchor of 'America Tonight,' a daily CBS News late-night broadcast of interviews and essays. Her experiences covering Washington for more than 20 years became the subject of her book 'Reporting Live'. $25 admission. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Tuesday, August 25 7:00AM-8:00AM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Tuesday, August 25 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Tuesday, August 25 11:30AM-12:15PM Gallery	Story & Craft Story and craft program for children 4-10 years of age. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to the first 20 children.
Tuesday, August 25 2:00PM-3:30PM Gallery	Read to a Buddy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. Our R.E.A.D. dog for these 'Read to a Buddy' sessions is Mattilda, a brown spotted Dalmatian, owned by Stephanie Cooper. This program is a Fun, Relaxed and Nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply ENJOY reading. Mattilda just wants to listen and make you feel great about your reading!! Sign up to read 15-20 minutes by clicking on the 'sign-up' button below. We will call you with a specific time for your reading once we have all the sign-ups in. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the selection we display in the gallery. Free. Children ages 6-9 years old are welcome to register.
Tuesday, August 25 4:00PM-5:00PM Gallery	Nantucket Town Association Meeting
Tuesday, August 25 6:00PM-7:00PM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Wednesday, August 26 11:00AM-11:45AM Gallery	Author Visit: Zachary Shapiro Join us for a visit by Zachary Shapiro, author of We're All in the Same Boat. A story reading and presentation will be followed by refreshments and book signing. Books available to purchase on site, thanks to Mitchell's Book Corner. Free and open to the public, but space is limited to 40 attendees.
Wednesday, August 26 8:00PM-9:15PM Great Hall	Piano Recital: Judith Cohen, Cohen presents a varied program of solo repertoire and commentary featuring the 20^th Century composers Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Roy Harris, Erwin Schulhoff. A Seattle-based pianist, Cohen is the founder and artistic director of the Governor’s Chamber Music Series and a solo artist having performed internationally and nationally for 25 years. This season she toured nationally with Donald Byrd’s Spectrum Dance Theater in a special production of “Theater of Needless Talents.” $20 Admission Adults/ $15 Students & Seniors. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.
Thursday, August 27 7:00AM-8:00AM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Thursday, August 27 10:30AM-11:00AM Gallery	Toddler Time Story time for toddlers ages 18-36 months. Free admission. No reservation required, but program is limited to first 30 attendees.
Thursday, August 27 11:30AM-12:00PM Gallery	'The Story Lady' For children ages three years and older. Join Paula Swain for a special story time featuring classic tales. Free admission. No reservation required, but space is limited to 30 attendees.
Thursday, August 27 6:00PM-7:00PM Gallery	LVA - Free Beginner's English Class Beginner’s English class for those seeking to improve their English skills. The Nantucket Atheneum Literacy Volunteers offer a drop-in beginner’s English class every Thursday evening. Taught by Les Ottinger, the class is free, open to all, conducted in English and no pre-registration is required. For more information please call 508-228-8710.
Thursday, August 27 6:00PM-7:30PM Kynett Room	LVA - Free Intermediate/Advanced English Class Intermediate/Advanced English class for those seeking to improve their English skills. The Nantucket Atheneum Literacy Volunteers offer a drop-in English class every Thursday evening. Taught by Les Ottinger, the class is free, open to all, conducted in English and no pre-registration is required. For more information please call 508-228-8710.
Thursday, August 27 6:00PM-7:00PM Garden	Tai Chi Class Ursula Austin, of Nantucket’s Hai Tien school, teaches the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Tai chi chuan is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for a variety of health and personal reasons. Consequently, a multitude of training forms exist, both traditional and modern, which correspond to those aims. Most modern styles of tai chi trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu and Sun. Classes will be held in the garden, weather permitting, three times a week - Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m.. The fee is $10, the first class is free.
Friday, August 28 10:00AM-11:30AM Gallery	Read to a Buddy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) are therapy dogs trained to be good listeners. Our R.E.A.D. dog for these 'Read to a Buddy' sessions is Mattilda, a brown spotted Dalmatian, owned by Stephanie Cooper. This program is a Fun, Relaxed and Nonjudgmental way to become more confident and simply ENJOY reading. Mattilda just wants to listen and make you feel great about your reading!! Sign up to read 15-20 minutes by clicking on the 'sign-up' button below. We will call you with a specific time for your reading once we have all the sign-ups in. Bring a book from home or choose a book from the selection we display in the gallery. Free. Children ages 6-9 years old are welcome to register.
Friday, August 28 8:00PM-10:00PM Great Hall	InsomniACK: Short Films 8PM-12 midnight! Nantucket Arts Festival InsomniACK event. A selection of short films will be shown from 8:00PM to 12 midnight. Viewers are welcome to stay for one film or all. Recommended for teens and adults. FREE.
Monday, August 31 8:00PM-9:15PM Unitarian Church	Geschke Lecture Series: Vartan Gregorian Vartan Gregorian is the twelfth president of Carnegie Corporation of New York, a grant-making institution founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1911. Prior to his current position Gregorian served for nine years as the sixteenth president of Brown University and for eight years as the president of the New York Public Library. He was born in Tabriz, Iran, of Armenian parents, receiving his elementary education in Iran and his secondary education in Lebanon. In 1956 he entered Stanford University, where he majored in history and the humanities, graduating with honors in 1958. He was awarded a Ph.D. in history and humanities from Stanford in 1964. Gregorian has taught at San Francisco State College, the University of California at Los Angeles, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Pennsylvania. Gregorian is the author of The Road To Home: My Life And Times, Islam: A Mosaic, Not A Monolith, and The Emergence of Modern Afghanistan, 1880-1946. $25 admission. Tickets available beginning July 1st online or at the Atheneum, 1 India Street.