ISSUE NO. 348 / April 12, 2023

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

“April, comes like an idiot, babbling and strewing flowers".

(excerpt of “Spring” by Edna St. Vincent Millay)

Can it possibly be... Spring has sprung and is here to stay in Sunapee? (nary a hint of snow in the forecast!)

Water Fowl (Mergansers, Herons, Mallards and Canada Geese) have all been sighted as they return to open waters of local ponds and rivers… The sunny days and approaching "Ice Out" on Lake Sunapee will soon signal the return of Loons as well. Hoping to hear the song of Spring Peepers on a Spring evening very soon!

4/14 Coffeehouse: Erin Ash Sullivan @ 7:00 pm

Erin Ash Sullivan is a Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter who loves a good storytelling song. Drawing from the lives of others as well as her own experiences as a daughter, wife, mom, and artist, Erin's songs harness language in unexpected ways to reveal the world through others' eyes. Learn More

April 15: DINNER & CONCERT @ The Livery 



Note: DINNER is almost SOLD OUT - 4 tickets left!

What Kind of Violin is This?

The instrument once belonged to Julio de Caro, an Argentine composer. Explore the works of fellow Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla with host Scott Yoo in this fourth season premiere of the critically acclaimed series.

Everyone’s favorite night at SMHS!

The Sunapee Fire Department Association is pleased to be able award college scholarships to students graduating from a school in Sunapee, a Sunapee home schooler, Sunapee resident graduating a high school out of town or Sunapee resident currently in college/university. 

To obtain an application please CLICK HERE

or contact the Association at secretary@sunapeefireassoc.org

Preserving family memories through

STORYTELLING 

Have you dreamed of documenting your family memories with recordings but 

don't know where to start?

Come to our workshop!

Saturday, April 22nd 

10am to 4pm at 

The Livery in Sunapee Harbor

Our workshop, “Building Community through Oral History” will immerse attendees in the joys and power of storytelling.

Interviewing techniques, recording and documenting, plus ideas for preserving and presenting stories will be included . Participants will leave with a repertoire of useful skills, a plan of action, and a manual for future reference.

Esteemed oral historian Jo Radner will guide our participants as they spend the day converting their dreams for gathering and preserving stories into a guide for success. Representatives from libraries and historical societies as well as families longing to preserve personal histories, will learn about how to be good listeners and how to apply what they’ve learned. Please join us!

Register Here 

EXTENDED: Sunapee Master Plan Survey!

We have extended the deadline for the Sunapee Master Plan Survey!

Every ten years, communities in New Hampshire must update their Master Plan. The first step is hearing from the community.

We need your voice! Take The Survey Today!

Four easy ways to take the survey:

1. Scan the QR Code on the right with your

mobile device

2. Visit https:bit.ly/sunapeesurvey

on your computer

3. Visit the Abbott Library and take the survey on one of their computers

4. Request a paper copy

Survey closes April 15, 2023

For more information, call the Town of Sunapee at 603-763-2212 or visit www.town.sunapee.nh.us

Founding Director, Bill Coons of Shaker Bridge Theater announced the performances of “Slow Food” will be the last in their Enfield location. The curtain will be going up at their new home, Briggs Opera House in White River Jct. for the 2023-24 season of great theater.

Performance dates remaining are April 13-23.

“…a tasty recipe for a great night of theater.” Broadway World

A vacationing couple celebrates their anniversary at a Greek restaurant in Palm Springs—but will the marriage survive the service? As a needy waiter insinuates his way into their meal—and their lives—the couple examines their past and their future together. Playwright Wendy MacLeod brings us a tender comedy that delves deeply into what we hunger for. Purchase Tickets

4/13 - 15: Le Patin Libre at the HOP

Like the starlings' mind-blowing aerials, Murmuration exceeds what an individual brain can imagine or comprehend. The choreography was devised from complex algorithms, made possible by the speed and fluidity of ice. Micro-movements and changes of direction create a domino effect that deflect the trajectory of the group. Everyone is constantly on the lookout, as they explore the dynamic interactions of an exhilarating and sometimes dangerous togetherness. An adrenaline rush for the whole family! Learn More

Sun, Apr 16 at 7 pm · Loew Auditorium

Figli d'Arte Cuticchio

Go behind the scenes of the Sicilian puppetry company's work in this eclectic docu-film.

The film is part of Figli d'Arte Cuticchio's residency at the Hop. A live Q&A with the artists follows.

Free & unticketed.

“Sponge Bob, the Musical” at Northern Stage

April 11th thru April 16th 

The Youth Ensemble Studio program culminates with a fully-produced family musical on our main stage. Come sing, dance, and act with industry professionals in a four week rehearsal process and a wonderful week of public performances. After three years, we are thrilled to bring the YES Spring Musical back to the Byrne Theater with the newly released The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition.  Learn More

Rebecca Rule @ Tapestry Tuesday, April 18th

Rebecca Rule: "Moved and Seconded; Town Meeting in New Hampshire"

Drawing on research from her book, Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire, the Present, the Past, and the Future, Rebecca Rule regales audiences with stories of the rituals, traditions, and history of town meeting, including the perennial characters, the literature, the humor, and the wisdom of this uniquely New England institution. Learn More

5:30 St Andrews Church

New London

Space is limited 

Register at info@cfanh.org 

Deadline - April 14th

THEME: “Spring into Action”

Open to students in grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 

Create your artwork in school or at home!

Winners from each grade level will be chosen for this year’s CFA Note Cards, which will be printed and sold to raise money for student art scholarships. Winning artwork will be hung at New London Elementary School as part of the CFA’s First Friday Gallery Stroll on May 5th, and posted in the CFA Online Gallery. 

Winners from each grade level will also receive prizes: $25 for 1st place, and art supplies for 2nd and 3rd place winners.

Original 2-D Art Only: Painting, Pastels, Drawing, Photography, Printmaking

 *Artwork should be submitted to art@cfanh.org or info@cfanh.org

Include name, age, grade, school, and town of residence

 The acceptable file formats are: jpg, gif, and png 

Contact us with any questions art@cfanh.org 

Single tickets, FlexPasses, and Subscriptions are on sale for the 91st summer season at the New London Barn Playhouse! Don't miss a moment of the magic on our stage. More information at www.nlbarn.org

Guess what?!?! You can now hear Day Trip Destinations ~ our radio show ~ on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 10am! With the same Friday encore show happening on Saturdays at 4pm. Tune in to FM 99.7 or listen live online at WNTK.com

We LOVE this opportunity to talk about members, regional events and our communities! Ohhh and of course we love to have a little fun with it and bring some smiles to your faces in the morning!

Video of "April Showers” from 1950 “Jolson Story” film, starring Larry Parks brilliantly miming to recordings of Al Jolson.

Not to be missed: The Boston Marathon on Patriots Day, Monday, April 17th!