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January has been an endless Winter cycle of snow, freezing rain, then more snow & ice… tho ever so beautiful, it made for some treacherous travel moments. Tuesday’s scattered hints of cheerful sunshine was merely a precursor for true Arctic winds and below zero temperatures arriving by by week’s end.
There’s always hope. Perhaps tomorrow that prognosticating Groundhog will have better weather for us in six weeks? In the meantime, today is "National Hot Chocolate Day"… likely the perfect accompaniment by the hearth with a good book. We also observe "National Freedom Day” on February first… the Fells is featuring a zoom presentation on the occasion: Learn More
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Now is the time for New England’s traditional Town Meetings. For 26 years, Sunapee has observed SB-2 protocol that requires a Town meeting in two parts. First, the Deliberative sessions in February to consider School & Town Budgets, Zoning Ordinances and numerous other pertinent articles that will govern our community.
Monday, February 6: School Deliberative session.
Tuesday February 7: Town Deliberative session.
Each session convenes at 7pm in the SMHS Gym.
Town Manager, Martinez urges one and all… “Let your voice be heard” in the discussion of the warrant articles to make democracy work!
The second part of SB-2 is Balloting day on March 14th. Polls open from 8am to 7pm at the Sherburne Gym.
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Note: Friday, February 3rd is the last day to file for Town or School offices. Consider sharing your skills and time to serve on a Town Board or Commission. 'Your Town needs you!'
On Tuesday March 7th, you’ll have the opportunity meet, mingle, hear their opinions and question all candidates seeking office at Project Sunapee’s Candidates Forum.
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Friday, February 3rd. "Saved by the 90’s” at Lebanon Opera House
It’s like a live mixtape featuring the most iconic songs of the ’90s – from grunge to gangsta rap to girl-powered pop!
Whether your favorite Boys are Backstreet or Beastie, Saved by the ‘90s will have you singing, dancing, and living your best (semi-charmed) life.
Don’t be a loser, baby. Come as you are and get ready to have the time of your life with this fly tribute band.
DANCE ZONE! Get up and dance in the dedicated space at the foot of the stage right or jam along in your seat, the choice is yours. >>Tickets
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Sunday, Feb. 5th, JOSA will feature one of the world's finest jazz alto saxophonists, GREG ABATE!
“Greg Abate is considered by jazz writers and aficionados to be one of the most exciting saxophone players out there today.”
- Mike Joyce, Washington Post
Details and Tickets
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Enjoy a Master Class with the musician. | |
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Thursday, February 9th. Ari Hest at Flying Goose.
Ari is a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter who began his career as an independent artist in 2001. He built a loyal following touring the college circuit extensively between 2000 and 2003, after which he released two albums on Columbia Records, Someone To Tell (2004) and The Break-In (2007) all the while touring both in the U.S. and abroad with artists such as Martin Sexton, Suzanne Vega, and Ani Difranco.
In 2008, Ari wrote, recorded and released a new song every Monday in his 52 project, and released Twelve Mondays in 2009, a collection of re-mixed fan favorites from 52. From 2010-2016, Ari continued to tour relentlessly and released four other LP's: Sunset Over Hope Street(2011), The Fire Plays(2012), Shouts And Whispers(2015), and the Grammy nominated Silver Skies Blue(2017), a duets album with Judy Collins.
Many of Ari's songs have appeared on TV and film - The Path, The Lincoln Lawyer, Private Practice, Army Wives, and One Tree Hill to name a few.
To mark 20 years of making music, Ari released a retrospective album entitled I Remember When in December of 2021. >>Flying Goose
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Coming soon: Friday, February 10th. Click Horning at Sunapee Coffeehouse. | |
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FEBRUARY FILMS at The HOP
“Wakanda Forever” , “Bad Axe” & “Straight Line Crazy"
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Films at The HOP
Fri, Feb 3 at 7 pm · Loew Auditorium
Hop Film Event
Wakanda Forever
After the tragic death of King T'Challa (and of Chadwick Boseman, whose powerful embodiment of the character was all too brief), Wakanda is a nation in mourning. Bereft of its vibranium-clad king, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M'Baku (Winston Duke), Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o) and Okoye (Danai Gurira) must fight to fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers–and a brilliant MIT student (Dominique Thorne) whose thesis project may unintentionally spell their doom.
The CIA (Martin Freeman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus) are one step behind them as they handle a new threat: a warrior with winged feet (Tenoch Huerta) from an underwater kingdom that rivals Wakanda in power and secrecy. But what path will Shuri help Wakanda forge–the one her brother would have chosen…or another? >>Get Tickets
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Films at The HOP
Sat, Feb 4 at 7 pm · Loew Auditorium
Hop Film Event
Bad Axe
A warm, uplifting portrait of a closeknit Asian Mexican American family in rural Michigan keeping their restaurant alive during the pandemic.
Discussion follows with director David Siev. Programmed in conjunction with Dartmouth College's Martin Luther King, Jr celebration. >>Get Tickets
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Films at The HOP
Sun, Feb 5 at 7 pm · Loew Auditorium
Hop Film Event
Straight Line Crazy
For 40 uninterrupted years, Robert Moses exploited those in office through a mix of charm and intimidation. Motivated at first by a determination to improve the lives of New York City's workers, he created parks, bridges and 627 miles of expressway to connect the people to the great outdoors.
Faced with resistance by protest groups campaigning for a very different idea of what the city should become, will the weakness of democracy be exposed in the face of his charismatic conviction?
Broadcast live from the Bridge Theatre in London, Nicholas Hytner directs this exhilarating new play.>>Get Tickets
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Recent abundant snowfall is beckoning skiers to Mt. Sunapee, Ragged Mt. and beyond. | |
Tomorrow: First Thursday Hike at The Fells
Thursday, February 2, 2023
11:00 AM 12:00 PM
John Hay Estate at The Fells
Join Nick Scheu, Nursery Manager, and Simon Parsons, Education Director, at The Fells for a one-hour hike on The Fells property. These informal, moderate walks will be an opportunity to get a little exercise, spend time out in the landscape, and perhaps discover something new about the property once owned by the John Hay family. Winter conditions may require snowshoes or cleats for ice. Members: free, non-members: included with regular admission fee. No reservations necessary. Meets at The Fells Kiosk. >>Learn More
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Visit the "Library of Things” at the Abbott and borrow snowshoes for a venture thru the woods, or take home a new book for a cozy read by the fireside.
abbottlibrary.org
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February 10th at 7pm
Newport Winter Carnival Pageant
Come to the Newport Opera House for the thrill of it all...the 107th Winter Carnival Pageant! Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:00pm. Newport's young women grow, learn and gain valuable experience at this beloved tradition as they reach for the Queen's crown! Cheer on the fourteen princes and princesses as they sparkle on the Newport Opera House stage! Learn More
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Opening of Juried Show at Library Arts Center.
First Friday Gallery Stroll
Open Receptions at all five galleries! Look for the Balloons!
New London Inn featuring artist Kim Schusler Artist Talk 5:15pm.
Bar Harbor Bank and Trust exhibiting a special collaborative show featuring the work of the CFA Art Cafe and CFA Photo Cafe “Where Painterly Art and Photography Converge,”- Artist Talks and Q&A at 5:30 and 6:30.
New London Barn Playhouse Fleming Center Gallery with the work of Peter Anderson
Tatewell Gallery with Grace Scarlet, the first place winner of the NL Historical Society art competition
Candita Clayton Gallery with new artists
Also...opening February 5th at Blue Loon Bakery new exhibit by artist Susan D'Appolino Artist Talk at 12:30pm.
All art is on display during regular business hours. Learn More HERE
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There’s still time to see the powerful “Niceties” at Shaker Bridge theater, thru February 5th and “‘Bov Water” at Northern Stage, thru February 12th. | |
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January 19 thru February 5th
The Niceties at Shaker Bridge Theatre
In this “barnburner of a play” (The Washington Post), two extraordinary women square off in a high-stakes academic debate over race, reputation, and who gets the final word on how American history is written. When university professor Janine and her brilliant student Zoe don’t see eye to eye, their routine office hours discussion unexpectedly careens off course – and threatens to derail their careers, lives, and the status quo. Learn More
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January 25th thru February 12th
'Bov Water at Northern Stage
How do you define yourself if you don’t know your family’s history? In this stirring new choreopoem by Celeste Jennings (Citrus), four generations of Black women breathe and bathe in a past that’s both intentionally and accidentally forgotten. Challenging and discovering their own narratives, these strong and inquisitive souls span time and space on a journey that is touching, vital, and intensely human. Learn More
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The Cornell Lab of Ornithology presents:
Feeding Birds This Winter?
We've Got You Covered
With the right feeder setup, winter can be one of the best—and coziest—seasons for bird watching.
Here's a starter pack of our most popular articles on the how, why, and what to do:
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner... it’s the perfect time to share what’s in your heart, from sweet tokens of affection for all your favorite folks… to a special something for a special someone. | |
Wednesday’s email “SUNAPEE HAPPENINGS”
highlights a selection of events in our community each week.
For complete details on everything happening around the
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