ISSUE NO. 298 / April 20, 2022
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What a difference a day (and a Nor'easter) makes! Sunshine and daffodils Monday then abruptly… rain, snow, sleet and falling temperatures yesterday. Suspect someone, lulled by the sunshine and green grass, removed ice scrapers and snow tires from their car way too soon! Never fool with Mother Nature, especially as we approach “ Love Your Earth Day” this weekend. |
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Sunday Reading: Looking Ahead to Earth Day by David Remnick - Read More
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Lake Sunapee Protective Association (LSPA) is launching its new public awareness campaign to address the needs of Lake Sunapee's water quality this week. The "Let's Be Clear" campaign will focus on the primary causes of water quality decline and what individuals can do to help. The needs are urgent, yet the steps to create clean and healthy lakes, streams and watersheds are simple enough that each one of us can contribute the necessary means to make clean water a reality. Join us in making the Lake Sunapee Region a vital, vibrant, healthy place to live, play, and enjoy.
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LSPA's Center for Lake Studies presents ~
Speaking for Wildlife: The Nature of New Hampshire
Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 PM via Zoom
Ruth Axelrod of the UNH Cooperative Extension Service will join us for an exploration of New Hampshire's exceptional natural places. In this dazzling presentation, you’ll see New Hampshire’s natural beauty through the lens of Natural Heritage Bureau ecologists and photographers Ben Kimball and Dan Sperduto. Featuring photos of rare and special plant communities and habitats throughout the state, you’ll learn new ways to look at the natural landscape and find out where to visit some of New Hampshire’s unique places.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the meeting.
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Earth Day Celebration Events
We have two exciting events to celebrate Earth Day this year
Beekeeping
Saturday, April 23, 1:00-2:30PM
The significant spring build-up of beehives is underway! The queen is laying at or near full strength, and the colony, if big enough, begins to rear drones (male honey bees) in greater numbers. NH beekeepers are busy with hive management as winter transitions to spring. Join us for a 30-minute presentation by Science educator and Kearsarge Beekeeper Association member, Laurie Hardt, in the Pavilion to learn more about honeybees. The presentation will be followed by a hive opening and demonstration by Fells Beekeeper John Chadwick. All ages are welcome. Fells members: free. Nonmembers: $10 per family. Advanced registration is required as there is a class limit. To reserve email info@thefells.org or call 603-763-4789 x3. Vernal Pools Walk
Sunday, April 24, 1:00-2:30PM
Can you hear it? Spring is finally in the air and amphibians all over are calling out as they emerge from our wetlands and vernal pools. Grab your muck boots and your curiosity and come to The Fells to discover the magic of a New Hampshire vernal pool. We’ll be looking for the eggs of our native salamanders and frogs and maybe catch sight of these remarkable creatures. This program is offered jointly by the John Hay Estate at The Fells and Lake Sunapee Protective Association. Fells and LSPA members free. Nonmembers: $10 per family. Advanced registration is required. To reserve your space, please email info@thefells.org or call 603-763-4789 x3. Meets at The Fells Gatehouse. |
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14TH ANNUAL SUNAPEE GREEN-UP DAY
Friday & Saturday, May 6 & 7, 2022
We will be resuming in-person registration for the Saturday event. Registration will be at the Safety Services building at 9 am. In addition, for those who cannot make the 9-12 pick up time, there will be online registration for those who want to green up on Friday. All volunteers are welcome to join together in Sunapee Harbor at noon for a community picnic. Thank you for volunteering to help clean up our wonderful town!
PICK YOUR ROADS TODAY... before they are gone!
Fill out and submit your Volunteer Form – CLICK HERE
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"Remember to take time to play in nature." |
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Ken Bonfield / April 22, 2022
Fingerstyle Guitarist Ken Bonfield has performed throughout the United States for over 25 years. Based in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Bonfield is a regular at guitar festivals, concert series, and acoustic venues across North America, and has released eight albums. His latest, Parting Gifts, is an ensemble effort that features Bonfield on standard guitar, baritone guitar, and reentrant tuned guitar along with the otherworldly talents of Raymond Gonzalez on piano, nylon string guitar, percussion and synths, and Bluegrass multi-instrumentalist, Tim Crouch on mandolin, violin, cello and upright bass.
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Go on a Listening adventure / Carnegie Hall for kids
Play an interactive online video game inspired by Britten’s iconic The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, which teaches young audiences about the different parts of an orchestra. Developed by the Weill Music Institute for children in grades K–12, this activity entertains and educates. Join the listening adventure now!
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Let's Get Artsy (on canvas) |
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TODD OLIVER ~ THE FUNNIEST NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE will fill the Newport Opera House with applause, laughter and amazement when Ventriloquist/Musician/Magician/Comedian, TODD OLIVER and his talking dog, IRVING (no kidding!) come to town on Wednesday and Thursday, April 20-21 at 7:00pm.
These two have been on late night with Jay Leno, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, episodes of "Walker, Texas Ranger" and specials with Penn and Teller, the Oak Ridge Boys, and America's Got Talent. This uplifting family-friendly show is exactly what we all need right now!
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SPAMALOT AT NORTHERN STAGE |
Experience the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as you’ve never seen it before, complete with a bevy of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people.
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‘Monty Python’s Spamalot” — lovingly “ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” — includes all the irreverence of the hit 1975 film parody of the Arthurian legend — from show-stopping song and dance numbers to a battle of baguettes to a flying cow. The 2005 Broadway production was nominated for 14 Tony Awards, winning three, including Best Musical.
“We all need to be happy coming out of the pandemic,” Carol Dunne, producing artistic director of White River Junction’s Northern Stage, said.
“People need to laugh,” she said. “We chose it a year ago in the middle of a COVID winter, and we wanted something that would delight people and make them forget their troubles.
“It’s hysterical. It’s smart. It’s stupid. And it has great heart,” Dunne said. “Ultimately it comes down to being a great Valentine to musical theater.”
Northern Stage is presenting “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle,” April 13-May 15 at the Barrette Center for the Arts’ Byrne Theater. Read More
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by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare
April 14 - May 1
AN ILIAD is a modern-day retelling of Homer’s classic. Poetry and humor, the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. The setting is simple: the empty theatre. The time is now: the present moment. The lone figure onstage is a storyteller - possibly Homer, possibly one of the many bards who followed in his footsteps. He is fated to tell this story throughout history.
“AN ILIAD is pure theater: shocking, glorious, primal and deeply satisfying.” - Time Out NY
“Spellbinding” - New York Times
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Alexander, King of Jesters, stars in the tale of a monk who longs to break out...
The JESTER of Notre Dame
April 23 @ 7 pm
Alex the Jester is a charmer who knows funny. He has performed his physical comedy on Showtime, off-Broadway, The Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, America’s Got Talent, World Performance Festival in Japan, The Singapore Arts Festival , Festival Internacional Chihuahua, and events around the world. He speaks a magical sounding gibberish called Grammelot that somehow makes sense to everyone, regardless of native toungue. Could this be due to his expressive face ? Maybe it’s the predicaments he gets in that are odd yet familiar. His dialect, costuming, music, charisma and wildly imaginative spirit transport you back to the days of the Medieval Fool. Your funny bone will never forget it!
Timeless Physical Comedy | Amazing Stunts | Great Music
“Outrageous, off-beat, and full of surprises!” – New Zealand Herald
“How did you ever come up with that?!” – America’s Got Talent
“He had our studio in stitches.” – The Good Day Show
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The next Coffee with the Chief is on Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Safety Services Building. There is always a lot to talk about so bring your comments and questions and join us for coffee on April 21st. |
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"National Volunteers Week”. Dedicated to Honor and Celebrate Volunteers!
Project Sunapee joins other nonprofits in the Sunapee Region extending a hearty “THANK YOU”! to the multitude of volunteers who are responsible for all the good things that happen in our corner of the world. We truly would not exist, if it were not for the time and talents shared by each and every volunteer. CHEERS!
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Tomorrow, Great Britain will be commemorating Queen Elizabeth’s 98th Birthday with tradition Pomp & Circumstance. Learn More
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Pluto's tale of a letter from the Queen. |
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How many gardens do the Sunapee Gardeners design, plant and maintain? According to the Sunapee Gardener's website, they currently maintain 13 gardens. To see a list of the gardens, visit sunapeegardeners.org. How did we do? 4% voted for 4 gardens, 14% for 8 and 13 gardens respectively, 32% for 13 gardens, 36% for 15 and 32% for 19 gardens. Our next question may be a bit subjective... |
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What is the most popular song from Aerosmith (Steven Tyler) of all time?
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I Do Not Want to Miss a Thing
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Meanwhile, on other points of the globe, it’s Cherry Blossom time. Celebrated by deer and dancing feet! |
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View the Gardiner Brothers on Instagram - Click Here
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Photographer Captures The Most Magical Scene Of Deer Enjoying Cherry Blossoms
When photographer Kazuki Ikeda took a trip to Japan's Nara Park a couple of years ago, he wasn't expecting to capture something this stunning! He'd organized a pre-wedding photoshoot set against the park's cherry blossoms, but it quickly became apparent that the surprise visitors — not the couple getting married — were the real stars of the show! Read More
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Take time today to enjoy the moment. The spring holidays are a time of renewal and reflection… and to look forward with hope and joy. |
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Wednesday’s email “SUNAPEE HAPPENINGS”
highlights a selection of events in our community each week.
For complete details on everything happening around the
Lake Sunapee area, check out the
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