September 2nd from 5pm - 7pm - First Friday

First Friday - Gallery Night

Carrie Bouton at Blue Loon Bakery

Bakery and Ty Meier at Bar Harbor Bank and Trust

Plus... Elizabeth R. Moore at Tatewell Gallery

(5:30-7:30) and the artists at Prospect Hill Gallery in Sunapee.

And new to the Gallery Stroll is the Opening of The Contemporary Art Gallery at the New London Barn Playhouse! Plus 25% off tickets to the New London Barn Playhouse production of Almost, Maine to all those attending the Gallery Stroll! Featured artists are Hugo Anderson, David Anderson, Loren Howard, Lucy Mueller, and Roger Wells. Eat, Sip, Stroll and Enjoy the Art!  All exhibits are open during regular business hours as well.  

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September 20th at 5:30pm

Tapestry Tuesday - A Lively Evening of Poetry! at the New London Inn

Catherine O’Brian & Jody Wells, A Lively Evening with two South Sutton Poets! 

Catherine and Jody met through poetry, when long-time friend, poet and educator, Wesley McNair introduced them. In their poems they celebrate and transform their varied life experiences. Wide ranging topics include family, marriage, travel, the arts and small town, rural life. Jody grew up in South Sutton; Catherine grew up in the Philippines. They now live in one of the oldest houses in the Village. Catherine O’Brian is the author of a chapbook, The Servants’ Vitamins with poems from The White Nightgown. She holds an MA in Writing Poetry from UNH where she worked with Charles Simic and Mekeel McBride. She now teaches poetry classes at the Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen. Jody Wells has been writing poems since high school and has been published in Off the Coast, Concrete Wolf. The Bradford Bridge and other journals, most recently in Visual Verse I, II, III, and IV. 5:30 The New London Inn, Space is limited. Please contact us for reservations! info@centerfortheartsnh.org 

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August 26th thru September 4th

Almost, Maine at the New London Barn Playhouse

Welcome to the lovely and mythical Almost, Maine. Set in the quaint, fictional Northern Maine town of Almost, we welcome you on a journey through a series of amiably vignettes about love and loss, with a touch of good-natured magical realism. 

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September 2nd at 7pm

"Who I Am" with Ben Fuller at the Claremont Opera House

Join us for a special one night concert bringing back three local recording musicians in celebrating REMIX's 5th Birthday, the revitalization of downtown Claremont, and kicking off National Recovery Month. We are blessed to have our friends Ben Fuller, Evelyn Cormier, and Jonathan Cyphers all showcasing their talents this evening! A ticket is required for each guest over the age of 5. $10 for general admission. A limited number of special catered VIP meet & greet tickets are available. VIP Meet & Greet - 5pm, General Admission Doors - 6pm, Show - 7pm. This is a family-friendly event.

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September 2nd at 7:30pm

Grateful for Love Concert & Art Show with Tom Pirozzoli at The Livery

Tom’s sophisticated guitar work forms the rich backdrop for his warm tenor that delivers melodies and lyrics exploring the full range of the human and global experience. Tom’s simple path has been a life rich in music, art and travel, yielding a career filled with nine studio albums, numerous songwriting credits and collaborations with other artists such as Willy Porter, Joyce Andersen, Rex Fowler of Aztec Two Step and David Wilcox. Tom’s recordings have had National and International success including songs in the Smithsonian Folkways Collection and 13 weeks on AAA charts in the top 40. Reception at 6pm, concert at 7:30pm

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September 3rd at 5pm

Brooks Hubbard at Flanders Stage

Hubbard grew up in Enfield, NH with his parents, Wendy and Gary, and his older sister, Hilary. Growing up in New England bathed him in an everlasting connection with the natural world. At an early age, he was drawn to the outdoors hiking and skiing with his mom, as well as fishing and camping with his dad. Music came naturally in the family. Brooks played his first concert backing up his dad’s band on drums at his 3rd grade ice cream social. After the events of 9/11, a powerful performance of “My City of Ruins” by Bruce Springsteen on a telethon broadcast made a big impact on the then nine year old Hubbard. Soon after, he learned guitar to accompany his new found singing voice and quickly immersed himself in a plethora of classic artists like Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, and James Taylor, as well as contemporary singer-songwriters like John Mayer, Jack Johnson, and Dave Matthews. 

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September 3, 4, 10, 11 at 2pm

New London Barn Playhouse's Touring Production of Jason & The Argonauts at The Fleming Center

An epic journey of Greek proportions! A musical comedy with three actors and an audience taking on 20 different characters. Not only will Jason be there but Hera, King Pelias, Phineas, Harpies, Sirens, Talos, Hercules and Zombie Soldiers too! Jason must bring home the Golden Fleece and you're the best crew for the job.

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September 10th at 11am

Petreflections with Kathy Lowe at Timmy Patten Park

Kathy Lowe, children’s author, will read, sing and lead activities at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Timmy Patten Park, 28 Shindagan Road. In case of rain, the program will move to the Wilmot Public Library, 11 N. Wilmot Rd. The WCA, Kearsarge Community Network and the Wilmot Public Library are sponsoring this fun-filled, kid-friendly event. Lowe will read from her new children’s book, “Tommer’s Earthly Friends.” The book depicts her son, Tommer, discovering “Petreflections” (reflections of earth in water) as a child and nurturing a closer relationship with nature. The story shares how, when we nurture connections with nature, we are supported by lifelong earth-centered experiences which offer perspectives towards resilience. Lowe will follow the reading with reflection activities and nature songs.

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September 10th from 8:30am - 4:30pm

Basket Workshop with artisan Ray Lagasse at the Library Arts Center

In this one-day workshop students will create an artisan, heirloom-quality basket from start to finish! The baskets will be woven using reed with a hardwood base, rails, and rim. All materials are created and prepared by instructor Ray Lagasse–a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen. Each participant will be asked to choose which basket he or she will be making upon registration.

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September 16th at 7:30pm

Real Ghost Stories with Adam Berry at The Newport Opera House

The Newport Opera House Association, in partnership with Nathan Gardner, is proud to present REAL GHOST STORIES, taking place at The Newport Opera House on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 7:30pm featuring ADAM BERRY, host and executive producer of Discovery+ and The Travel Channel’s smash hit program KINDRED SPIRITS! The evening serves as a benefit for the Newport Opera House and will feature some of Mr. Berry’s most unique and spooky stories and personal experiences. Audiences will hear first-hand accounts of true paranormal experiences and investigations from Kindred Spirits as well as some of Adam’s personal experiences and stories never before told on television. The audience will also get a chance to learn more with a Question/Answer period following the main presentation and a post-show meet and greet period with Adam.

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September 17th from 10am to 4pm

BeadStock at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum

Join us for our first annual BeadStock event featuring bead vendors, demonstrations, raffles, and more! Learn about wampum, antique trade beads, bead and artifact identification, trading, and turquoise. 

Brian Robertshaw will be one of our guest speakers. He has owned and operated Vermont's premiere bead store “Beadniks” since 1989. Brian has been researching and collecting beads since the age of 10 and is director & curator of The Lost Foundation -a Non profit bead/cultural museum and learning center housed on the lower level of his shop. He has worked as an advisor to estates and museums, and lectured on the history of beads. His interests include primitive technology and wilderness living skills.

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September 23rd at 7pm

An Evening with Livingston Taylor at the Newport Opera House

Hors D'oeuvres Buffet & Show: 6:00pm, Show Only/Balcony Seating: 7:00pm

Described as "equal parts Mark Twain, college professor, and musical icon," Livingston Taylor has been delighting audiences with his charm and vast musical repertoire for over 50 years. He has written top-40 hits recorded by his brother James Taylor and has appeared with Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac and Jimmy Buffet.  

Start off this very special evening with a delicious hors d'oeuvres buffet catered by the Appleseed Restaurant. Your favorite cocktails, beers, wines and soft drinks are available for purchase from our bar.

Not hungry? Balcony seating is available for you to enjoy the show only. 

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September 24th from 1pm to 3pm

Gorgeous Gourd Workshop at the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum

Join us as we welcome League of NH Craftsmen artist, Micheline, for a gourd burning workshop. Micheline’s work is just that, gorgeous! We have several of her gourds in our museum store featuring her unique designs which are burned onto the surface. During this workshop, you will learn how to decorate your very own gourd. All materials will be provided but please bring a wood burning tool if you have one. If not, we will have several you can borrow. The cost is $60 for members or $65 for non-members. Registration is now open at the link provided!

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September 25th from 10am to 4pm

Harvest Moon Festival at the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum

Join us for this annual event to celebrate the Harvest and Native American foods! We typically feature family-friendly activities, craft demonstrations and booths, and more! We will add more details as the event gets closer. The museum and gift shop will be open.

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September 27th thru October 23rd

Spring Awakening at Northern Stage

Spring Awakening is the coming-of-age rock musical that tells the story of what happens to young people when a repressive society pushes them past their limits. The 2007 Tony Award winner for Best Musical which has since become a cult phenomenon, Spring Awakening energetically pushes modern teen angst against the backdrop of an 1891 German school and features a contemporary indie-rock score to express the essence of adolescence. Based on a controversial 19th-Century play, the music is by Grammy and Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik, a pop rock composer known for his 1996 debut hit single “Barely Breathing,” with a book and lyrics by Grammy, Tony and Olivier Award winner Steven Sater.

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September 29th at 8pm

Pousette Dart at The Flying Goose

The Pousette-Dart Band, led by Jon Pousette-Dart carved a place in the landscape of American music in the 1970’s. They were a mainstay of album radio, a favorite on the college circuit, and became one of the busiest touring groups in the US working with such acts as The Byrds, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, The Eagles, James Taylor, The J. Geils Band, Eddie Money, Manfred Mann, Jonathan Edwards, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Emmylou Harris, Gary Wright, Robert Palmer, Randy Newman, Journey, Billy Joel, NRBQ, and many more including the now famous Frampton Comes Alive tour, and the progressive Yes Fragile tour – playing arenas from Coast to Coast.

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