October Happenings
in the Lake Sunapee Region
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October 1 9:30pm
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Arts and Business Alliance Meeting
At Tracy 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
rsvp@centerfortheartsnh.org
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October 4 6:30pm
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First Friday-Find Out What is New for Northern Stage in 2019-20 Season
Northern Stage will share information about their upcoming Main Stage Season, burgeoning education programs, nationally acclaimed new play development, and dreams for the company's near-term future. Light refreshments following the presentation. First Fridays are free and open to the public. .
At Whipple Hall, New London
Plus... Opening Reception for renowned artist Liam O'Gallagher's work
at Proctor Lovejoy Library. 5:00-7:30pm
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Oct. 1 - Nov. 3
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Jordan at the Northern Stage
Northern Stage's 2019-20 season begins with Jordan. A woman's world is turned upside down when she discovers that a hacker has invaded her online life.
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October 2 4:00pm
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Meet the Artists at Tatewell MicroGallery
Photographer Cindy Benson and artists Peter Anderson will be on hand to discuss their work on display at Tatewell Gallery's Micro-Gallery from 4-6pm. Wine and Cheese
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October 3 7pm
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Adam Ezra Solo at The FlyingGoose
It's difficult to impart the roots-steeped, road-trippin' essence of the Adam Ezra Group into a single word, but frontman Adam Ezra nonetheless keeps one in mind as something of a mantra: community.
Reservations required! Please call (603) 526-6899 to reserve your tickets. Seating is assigned by order of reservation and typically with smaller parties seated together. www.flyinggoose.com
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October 4 5pm
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Opening reception for Renowned artist Liam O'Gallagher's work
We want to invite you to Proctor campus from 5:00p.m.-7:30p.m. for an opening reception
at the Lovejoy Library as we display renowned artist Liam O'Gallagher's work, This Was The Future, and sound artist Spencer Topel describes his work, Time Lines, Sound Art Installation. Molly Leith, Art Curator at Proctor at leithmo@proctoracademy.org.
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October 4 7pm
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Sunapee Coffee House: Pretty Saro in Concert
Pretty Saro, burst into the Boston bluegrass scene in early 2016, shaking up the definition of American roots music.
Downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church , 9 Lower Main Street in Sunapee. www.sunapeecoffeehouse.org
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October 5 5pm
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Saturday Nigh Fever at WCA Red Barn
We've got disco fever. Come over to the WCA Red Barn, 64 Village Rd., Wilmont and Dance-Dance-Dance! Free and open to all. BYOB. Costums encouraged. For more info www.wilmotWCA.org
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October 5 5:30pm
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A Murder Mystery Evening: Dinner, Death and Dessert
Enjoy an evening of bribery, extortion, murder and mayhem at The Fells. Dress in period clothing or black tie and you may be included as a "character" at the dinner party given by Alice and Clarence Hay at the Estate in 1925. 5:30pm cocktails, 6pm dinner. $100 per person.
www.thefells.org
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Begins October 7
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Tango Dance Classes with Natalie Miles
4 week workshop (4 sessions) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Mondays: October 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
The Tango evolved as a ballroom dance from the sultry Argentine Tango danced in the bordellos of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It emerged as a highly passionate dance, one that the respectable classes of society shunned. . Workshops are held at Whipple Hall (429 Main Street, New London).
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October 11-13 2pm
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Warner Fall Folige Festival
Come celebrate rural life and vibrant foliage at our free, family-oriented community festival in the village of Warner, NH
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October 11 7pm
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Sunapee Coffee House presents Open Mic Night
The Tradition continues, Stop by to listen or join in. Downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church , 9 Lower Main Street in Sunapee. www.sunapeecoffeehouse.org
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October 12 & 13 10-3
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3rd Annual Open Studio Tour
Columbus Day Weekend
Meet 5 artists at Whipple Hall, 429 Main St. New London. Get a free map. Then visit 9 more artists in their studios, all within about 20 minutes drive. Look for yellow street signs.
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October 12
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11:00-12:30 Jim Mitchell Amphitheatre. Come and enjoy our elite Musical Theatre and Staff perform some of our favorite Showstoppers!
KCPA Company Art In Motion and Friends
2:00- 4:00pm Kearsarge Mountain Rd Entertainment Area (by Sugarriver Bank). Come and enjoy the beautiful and powerful dances of our Company :
www.NHPerformingArts.org
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October 13 11am
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Art of Craft at The Livery
Join us at the Landmark Livery's Pop-Up Gallery on Main Street in Sunapee Harbor for the 9th annual Columbus Day event. Meet the artisans who create the Paintings & Prints & Pots, Granite Lamps, Beads & Jewels that Sparkle, Fancy Needlework & Wearable Art, Whimsical Sculptures, Wooden Spoons and Hand Sewn Books. Incredible Sweet & Savory Edibles. All for your pleasure & purchase. Free Admission. 11am-4pm www.sunapeeheritage.org/
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October 13 1pm
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KCPA Company Art In Motion
Performs in the Grand Parade Main Street Warner 1:00.
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October 13 3pm
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Maura MacNeil -The Courage to Create: Family, Memory, Place: Writing Family Stories
One of the deepest human instincts is to tell our life stories, to figure out who we are and what it means to be human. This interactive workshop led by Maura MacNeil explores
how the landscapes of our lives shape the stories that we tell.
At Newbury Vets Hall, Newbury (with Newbury Library)
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October 19 6:30pm
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2019 Gala!
A Cappella and Art Gala!
To Benefit Arts Education in our Schools!
Join us for Music: Outstanding A Cappella Groups will entertain you throughout the evening! all evening. Art:Purchase original 10 x 10 artwork donated by outstanding regional artists and craftsmen. Party:Cocktails and Delicious Hors D'oeuvres and Desserts!
At Ware Hall, Colby-Sawyer College
Tickets: $50 CFA members, $60 nonmembers
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October 19 6:30pm
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Purchase Original 10 x 10 Art at the Gala
Art Generously Donated by these Outstanding Artists! Partial List of Artists: Hugo Anderson, Peter Anderson, Tom Barber, Loretta Barnett, Maria Blanck, Kathy Lowe-Bloch, Peter Bloch, Sue-Anne Bottomley, Debbie Campbell, Jean Cronin Connolly, Kathleen Curwen, Louise Dichard, Gwen Fuller, Ludmila Gavoronski, Barbara Hunting, Loren Howard, Lisa Jelleme, John Koran, Vicki Koran, Pam Payson, Rick Stockwell, Yvonne Shukovsky, Tatiana Yanovskaya-Sink, David Tibbetts and Roger Wells.
JUST $100 EACH! TO BENEFIT ARTS EDUCATION!
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October 24-30
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KCPA Community Enrichment Week
Come try any class for free and if you enroll you will receive a free pair of tights..
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October 18 7pm
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Sunapee Coffee House presents Lindsay Straw
Acoustic guitar & mandolin duo Lindsay Straw & Jordan Santiago create a sound defined by sparse, driving arrangements, adventurous improvisation, and love of tradition.
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October 18 7pm
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Steven Chagnon performs at the Andover Coffee House
Steven Chagnon is a singer/songwriter, producer, audio engineer, and multi-instrumentalist based out of southern New Hampshire At the Highland Lake Grange Hall on the corner of Rte 11 & Chase Hill Road, East Andover.
http://andovercoffeehouse.org
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October 24 7pm
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Guy Davis at The FlyingGoose
Guy's reverence for the music of the Blues Masters who've gone before him has been evident in every album he's ever recorded or concert he's given.
Reservations required! Please call (603) 526-6899 to reserve your tickets. Seating is assigned by order of reservation and typically with smaller parties seated together.
. www.flyinggoose.com
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October 25 7pm
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Sunapee Coffee House presents Kent Bonfield
Fingerstyle Guitarist Ken Bonfield has performed throughout the United States for over 25 years.
Downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church , 9 Lower Main Street in Sunapee. www.sunapeecoffeehouse.org
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November 8, 9 and 10
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The Female Version Of The Odd Couple
Presented by SKIT. Directed by Martha Bristol. Show Dates November 8, 9 and 10. For more information call 927-4247. Ticket info
www.cfa.org
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Ongoing Exhibits and Events
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Thru October 15
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Opening Reception for "Coming Home: The Ceramics of Vivika and Otto Heino
Colby-Sawyer College presents "Coming Home: The Ceramics of Vivika and Otto Heino," an exhibition of 48 ceramics by internationally celebrated New Hampshire and California potters, from the collection of Forrest L. Merrill. In the Center for Art + Design's William H. and Sonja Carlson '56 Davidow Fine Art Gallery. The exhibition is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Tuesday, Oct. 15, and weekends by appointment.
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Thru October 23
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The Wonderful World of Quilts at Library Arts Center
An exhibit by the Soo-Nipi Quilters' Guild
September 28- Oct. 23 Tuesday - Friday 11am-4pm Sat. 10am - 2pm
Library Arts Center, Newport NH
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Thru October 31
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CFA MicroGalleries
The New London Inn: Features the
compelling and imagination work
of
Ludmilla Gayvoronski
Blue Loon Bakery: F
eatures the
Contemporary Primitive Americana" paintings
of
Marianne Stillwagon
Bar
Harbor Bank and Trust on Main Street: Features the work of
Penny Koburger
whose artwork reflects her
fascination with light, color, and mood
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Thru Nov. 3
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Jordan at the Northern Stage
Northern Stage's 2019-20 season begins with Jordan. A woman's world is turned upside down when she discovers that a hacker has invaded her online life.
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Thru December 31
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New London Hospital Fall Art Exhibit
Featuring artwork from Peter Anderson, Maurie Harrington, Youngsheen A. Jhe, Seline Skoug and Yvonne Shukovsky.
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1st and 3rd Tuesday 5:30pm
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Ukulele Club
All are welcome to come to play and sing, or learn to play. Sugar River Ukes is a free club for anyone that wants to play the ukulele. We will have some extra ukuleles on hand if needed.
Beginners are welcome! New songs are welcome! At Richards Free Library 58 N. Main Street Newport, http://www.sugarriverukes.org/
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Monthly
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Monthly Writers Group
For people who like to write, share their writing, share advice, commit to finishing something, or sell their work! Anyone and everyone is welcome to join this group. All are welcome to attend. At the Newbury Public Library. newburynhlibrary.net/
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Monthly
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Monthly Poetry Workshop with Deborah Brown
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Monthly 7pm
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The John Hay Poetry Society Meets
Led by Newbury's Poet Laureate, Dianalee Velie, this group in open to the public, and meets the second Monday of every month. All are welcome to attend. At the Newbury Public Library. newburynhlibrary.net/
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Council on Aging Weekly Activities
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Memoir Writing on Tuesday at 10:00am
Walk In Painting Tuesdays at 1:00pm
Line Dancing at KComm Presbyterian Church Wed 10:00am
and Needlework Craft Group Wed 1:00pm
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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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