April Happenings
in the Lake Sunapee Area
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April 5 5:30pm
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First Friday - Poetry Night
at The Meeting Room of the Newbury Town Offices, 937 Route 103, Newbury.
An evening celebrating Poetry Month with contest winners on the theme 'Courage to Create', judged by poet Ala Khaki.The Literary Arts Guild of the Center for the Arts, presents the winners of the sixth annual contest in celebration of National Poetry Month. The theme for the contest was "The Courage to Create." The winning poets will be honored and invited to read their poems. Free and open to the public.
www.
/centerfortheartsnh.org/first-fridays
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Call for Artists Deadline May 1
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For the 8th Annual Arts on The Green
New location in Sunapee Harbor, July 13th, 10am-4pm
Arts on the Green is a Fine Arts and Fine Crafts juried show. All works must have been created by the person displaying at the site. Complete prospectus
HERE
Deadline: Application, jury fee, and submitted artwork due no later than May 1st, 2019
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April 4 8pm
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Jon Pousette-Dart at the Flying Goose Brew Pub
July 24, 2015 Jon Pousette-Dart released his tenth record entitled "TALK." Produced by Nashville's legendary producer Bil VornDick (Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, New Grass Revival.)
*Reservations required! Please call (603) 526-6899 to reserve your tickets. Seating is assigned by order of reservation www.flyinggoose.com/music/
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April 5 7pm
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Sunapee Coffeehouse Presents Quentin Callewaert
Seventeen year old Quentin Callewaert has only been on the music scene for a few years now, but he is creating a major buzz as one of the most gifted guitarists around. Located downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street in Sunapee.
www.sunapeecoffeehouse.org
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April 5-7
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Sunapee-Kearsarge Intercommunity Theater (S.K.I.T.) presents Shakespeare's "Much Ado about Nothing"
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April 7 4pm
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Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon (JOSA) presents Greta Matassa
A dynamic vocalist from Seattle's jazz scene.
Matassa is a seasoned club performer who enjoys performing standards from the Great American Songbook in her own contemporary scat style. At the Center at Eastman in Grantham, NH. For tickets information and reservations
www.josajazz.co
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April 8 6pm
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Waltz for Beginners
4 week workshop (4 sessions)
Monday, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, April 8th, 15th, 22th and 29th. The Waltz was the first dance in which the man and lady danced with body contact, and was considered quite scandalous in its day. Waltz is characterized by a lovely rise and fall action. Waltz has an elegant gracefulness with a romantic feel.
$40 single/$80 couple (No partner required). 18 years and older.
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April 8 7pm
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The John Hay Poetry Society Meets
Led by Newbury's Poet Laureate Dianalee Velie, poets share works created each month on a theme- this month's is "The Perfect Stranger". All are welcome to attend. At the Newbury Public Library. newburynhlibrary.net/
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April 10 - May 19
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Northern Stage presents Once
Based on the hit movie and featuring an ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments on stage, Once tells the enchanting story of a Dublin street musician who is about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. For ticket info and times visit
https://northernstage.org/
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April 12 7pm
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Sunapee Coffeehouse Presents Open Mic
The Tradition continues, Stop by to listen or join in. Sign up on site with the host for your 15 min or three songs. Storytellers also welcome! Located downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main Street in Sunapee.
www.sunapeecoffeehouse.org
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April 12 7pm
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Colby-Sawyer College Presents Elevated
Under the artistic direction of adjunct faculty member Laura Dunlop Shepherd, this two-act evening of dance features original choreography in genres ranging from classical ballet and jazz to contemporary, tap, and modern. Colby-Sawyer College's finest dancers will be showcased in this production. Tickets at
colby-sawyer.edu/tickets or at the theater the evening of the performance.
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April 19 5pm
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The Peeps Party at LAC
This is the 8th annual Peeps show. FREE & OPEN TO ALL! Dioramas on Display: Sat. Apr. 20-Thurs. Apr. 25, 2019, during regular gallery hours: Tu-Fri. 11am-4pm & Sat. 10am-2pm. All are welcome to enter. Information on entering a Peeps Diorama is on the website.
Library Arts Center, 58 N. Main St., Newport, NH 03773. To Enter go to
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April 18 8pm
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Cliff Eberhardt at the Flying Goose Brew Pub
"Eberhardt sings with passion and with wit...what makes his brand so rare is the self-assurance and poise he brings to his nearly flawless show."-The New York Post. Reservations required! Please call (603) 526-6899 to reserve your tickets. Seating is assigned by order of reservation www.flyinggoose.com/music/
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April 19 7pm
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Andover Coffee House presents The Promise is Hope
A match made in heaven" may be fanciful, but the blended musicality of Ashley and Eric L'Esperance comes close to validating this old saying. The pair first felt the electricity of their undeniable chemistry at an impromptu song swap. Located at the intersection of Route 11 and Chase Hill Road in East Andover. The Andover Community Coffeehouse operates under the umbrella of the Andover Community Association (ACA). www.andovercoffeehouse.org
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April 25 8pm
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Patty Larkin at the Flying Goose Brew Pub
Larkin redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals and lyrics. Acoustic Guitar hails her "soundscape experiments" while Rolling Stone praises her "evocative and sonic shading." Reservations required! Please call (603) 526-6899 to reserve your tickets. Seating is assigned by order of reservation www.flyinggoose.com/music/
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April 27 9:30am
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Underpainting Techniques with Nils Johnson
at Whipple Hall, New London
Nils Johnson is an oil painter, pianist, and lawyer who has kindly offered to demonstrate his incredible underpainting technique for the Center for the Arts community.
Demonstration 9:30-11:30am Free
Underpainting in Oils" Workshop 12:00-4:pm Artists need to sign up in advance through CFA. Workshop will be $30 for artist members of CFA ($55 for non members). Learn more and register HERE
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April 27 6:30pm
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Art and poetry exhibit opening reception
An exhibit in the Pillsbury Free Library. Art and photography inspired by the poems of Robert Frost. Exhibit viewing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm, followed at 7 pm by "Three poets": LR Berger, Deborah Brown, and Matt Forest Esenwine will read and discuss their poems. Free.
https://www.warner.lib.nh.us/warner-links/warner-events-calendar/
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April 27 6:30pm
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World War II - The Words and The Music
The Salisbury Historical Society Scholarship Program will present an evening fundraiser in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944. Held at the Salisbury Town Hall. Well-known vocalists Nancy Tripp and Jonathan Fowler will perform a selection of popular songs of World War II. In addition, letters from the military to their families will be read. A selection of fine foods will be served throughout the evening. $25.00 per person and mail to: SHS, P O Box 263, Salisbury, NH 03268
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April 28 3pm
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Kearsarge Chorale presents "It Might as Well Be Spring"
This spring concert is under the direction of Dr. Donald Cox.At the Sawyer Center Theater at Colby-Sawyer in New London. Tickets ($15 each and $5 for students) are available at Morgan Hill Bookstore and Tatewell Gallery in New London, MainStreet Bookends in Warner, on-line at www.kearsargechorale.org or at the door.
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April 27 7pm
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Performing Arts Series:
The Bradford Bog People -Old Time Music Concert
American Roots Music at its best!
at Warner Town Hall, Main Street, Warner
Take a step back in time, meet, and listen to the Bradford Bog People. Often aired on NHPR, they present mostly traditional acoustic music from the Appalachian Mountains on banjo, fiddle, and guitar. Beautiful harmonies and some clogging too. Beth Eldridge: fiddle, guitar, vocals; Tii McLane: banjo, fiddle, guitar, vocals; and Woody Pringle: banjo and mandolin.
The Bradford Bog People have performed throughout the US have recorded a number of CDs and can be heard on the radio. You don't want to miss this opportunity to stamp your feet and enjoy some real rocking music!
BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
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May 8 9:30am
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Arts and Business Alliance
At Tracey Memorial Library, New London NH.
Would you like to help make The Lake Sunapee/Kearsarge Region an Arts Destination? Join the Arts and Business Alliance, as we plan future efforts, regional events, and broader publicity to bring more people to the Lake Sunapee Region for one night or for a lifetime. RSVP to
[email protected]
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Resources and Events for Artists
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Upper Valley Arts Alliance
The Upper Valley Arts Alliance (UVAA) is a regional organization with focus on the arts in New Hampshire and Vermon
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To learn more visit
www.uvarts.org.
Revels North
One Saturday a month, folks gather at Tracy Hall in Norwich for Revels Teens, Revels Singers, and the Band of Fools, followed by a community potluck supper and dance, or Pub Sing. This day-long celebration of music and community is open to all ages and abilities--no experience necessary.http://revelsnorth.org
Kearsarge Conservatory Of The Performing Arts
Ongoing classes in Dance, Drama and Music for students of all ages and all levels including excellent Pre-School and Adult Classes. We offer: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Acting, Acro. www.NHPerformingArts.org
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Thru April 25
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Student Art Show 2019 at LAC
"Kindness Matters" featuring artwork from students in grades K-12 in the Newport Public Schools .
Show Runs: Thru APRIL 25 Library Arts Center, 58 N. Main St., Newport, NH 03773.
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Thru April 26
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Art Exhibit at New London Hospital
Featuring the works of these New England artists: Barbara Hunting, Luci Lesmerises and Katie Runde. Exhibit on display until April 26, 2019. For more information visit www.newlondonhospital.org/art
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Thur April 30
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CFA MicroGalleries
The New London Inn features the breathtaking photography of Marc Beerman, Bar Harbor Bank and Trust on Main Street will be showing the bold abstract work of Roger Wells along with the colorful sculptures of Loren Howard, the Blue Loon Bakery will have the boldly simple photography of Rick Stockwell and Whipple Hall will feature the outstanding work of Proctor Academy students. www.centerfortheartsnh.org
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Thru May 19
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Northern Stage presents Once
Based on the hit movie and featuring an ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments on stage, Once tells the enchanting story of a Dublin street musician who is about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. For ticket info and times visit
https://northernstage.org/
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