Thomas Matthews, writer/director of Ghostwritten, talks about his experience creating this Nantucket ghost story film, the inspiration behind it and how the Nantucket community helped in the making.
Abi Damaris Corbin, the writer/director of Breaking (previously titled 892), chats with Andrew about the films plot and what it was like to work with Michael K. Williams's final film role. *Screening on June 24th at 4:00pm at the Dreamland Mainstage Info and tickets at nantucketfilmfestival.org
To close out Pride Month, James Egan and Dan Perdios chat with Andrew about their upcoming event happening at the Nantucket Atheneum on June 28th at 6:30pm which includes a screening of Wild About Harry , followed by a book signing of A Golden Retriever & His Two Dads. Free admission. Masks Required. More info at nantucketatheneum.org
Jessica Edwards chats with Andrew about her documentary Skate Dreams, a film that captures the dynamism of the sport and the power in a united, passionate community whose members refuse to be relegated to the sidelines. The film features some of the most dynamic women in the sport today, including Nicole Hause and Weymouth native Nora Vasconcellos. *Screening on June 25th at 5:30PM at the Dreamland Studio. Info and tickets at nantucketfilmfestival.org
Mystelle Brabbee, Nantucket Film Fesitval's Executive Director, along with Jaclyn Wohl, the Festival Producer, sits down with Andrew to go through this year's program for 2022, packed full of films, signature events, and a special staged reading with John Tuturro. For the full program, visit nantucketfilmfestival.org
Dr. Rich Blundell, a visiting scientist at the Maria Mitchell Association, chats with Andrew about a dialogue he'll be leading at this year's Nantucket Film Festival on June 22nd to unpack the truths around the Earth’s own story. He will be joined by Sara Dosa, the filmmaker of Fire of Love (NFF’s opening night film), and Cecil Barron Jensen of reMain Nantucket. Hosting the conversation is Marc Skvirsky,Vice President Emeritus of Facing History and Ourselves. More info at nantucke...
Luke Russert, son of Tim Russert, chats with Andrew about the Nantucket Boys and Girls Club Summer Groove happening outside this year to benefit Nantucket's youth: "In 2002, the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club held the first “Summer Groove” event, and a highlight of the event was the Master of Ceremonies, Tim Russert. This event signaled the beginning of Tim’s relationship with the Club, as he joined the Board of Trustees in 2003 and continued as the Master of Ceremonies of the event each ye...
Martín Espada chats with Andrew about his award winning book of poems, "Floaters." Espada has published more than 20 books as poet, editor, essayist, and translator. His writing has received countless accolades, most recently the National Book Award for his book of poems, "Floaters." He has dedicated much of his career to the pursuit of social justice and his work gives voice to otherness, powerlessness, and poverty in moving, vivid poetry.
Maddie Hjulstrom, the outgoing Executive Director of the Nantucket Book Festival, along with the Kaley Kokomoor, the incoming Executive Director, sit down with Andrew this morning to talk about why this year's festival is so special and what make's it different from the rest. For a full list of Nantucket Book Festival events, visit nantucketbookfestival.org
Tharon Dunn is the Nantucket Book Festival's vice president and chair of the Literary Committee. Today she chats with Andrew about the origin of the Nantucket Book Festival that we've all come to know and love.
Historical researcher Michael Hill takes on one of America’s greatest humorists in "Funny Business: The Legendary Life and Political Satire of Art Buchwald." Today he chats with Andrew about Art Buchwald, why he decided to write this book, and what we can expect to hear at his free event happening at the Nantucket Yacht Club on Thursday, June 16th, at 5pm. www.nantucketbookfestival.org
Maggie Murray, staff member at Artists Association of Nantucket's Big Gallery, talks with Andrew about all the new summer and fall programs and events happening at the Big Gallery on Straight Wharf, including the annual Plein Air Festival. More info at nantucketarts.org
President of Nantucket Ice, Devin Remik, along with fellow board member, Mike Gillies, talk to Andrew about Nantucket Ice's 20th-year anniversary celebration happening on June 22 with Bruins Alumni! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities can be found on nantucketice.org
Maura Hughes, CEO of Boston MedFlight, updates Andrew on an incredible milestone that Boston MedFlight recently passed...
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket is back to talk more about Steve Martin's Meteor Shower, running until June 18. Ticket's at theatrenantucket.org
Anne Kuszpa chats with Andrew about Housing Nantucket's June updates regarding the progress on Wiggles Way, the impact Housing Nantucket has had on Nantucket's youth, and a special initiative that helps keep the energy output low for affordable housing residents.
Liz Sullivan, the president of Friends of Nantucket Public Schools (FOPNS), chats with Andrew about "Swing into Summer," the FOPNS fundraising event, and how the funds raised from this June 10th event support many youth programs on the island. More info and tickets at fonps.org
Meteor Shower is a new comedy from the genius mind of Steve Martin. TWN stops by 97.7 ACK FM studios to talk about it! Corky and Norm are excited to host Gerald and Laura at their home in the valley outside Los Angeles to watch a once-in-a-lifetime meteor shower. But as the stars come out and the conversation gets rolling, it becomes clear that Gerald and Laura might not be all that they appear to be. Over the course of a crazy, starlit dinner party, the wildly unexpected occurs. The co...
Niles Parker, Nantucket Historical Association's new executive director, chats with Andrew about his history with Nantucket, his museum experience on the mainland, and what it's like to return to the NHA with this new role.
Bridgette Hynes, owner of Nantucket Run Centre, sits down with Andrew to talk about her store's mission, how it got started and how you can follow them online and take part in all of their Nantucket activities. More info at nantucketruncentre.com