ISSUE NO. 356 / June 7, 2023

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Black Bear & Bird seed lunch. Photo credit: Barbara Cooper.

Though the weatherman has been quite indecisive of late. … leafy green trees, flowers popping with color and nightly serenades by a chorus of peepers and bull frogs, seem to say summer is just around the corner!

Remember to donate in support of your favorite area nonprofit before today's 5 pm deadline!

Saturday, June 10th, the Boston Civic Symphony performs at Sawyer Center Theater on C-S campus. 

75 piece orchestra performs Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral," Jean Sibelius's Finlandia, and Ernest Chausson's Poeme for Violin and Orchestra featuring violinist Keila Wakao.

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Sunday, June 11th at The Fells. Harpist, Dominique Dodge

Dominique Dodge is a harpist and singer from New Hampshire’s White Mountains who maintains strong ties to Cape Breton. Her 2019 album, “Cànan nan Teud” (The Language of the Strings) features Gaelic songs from Cape Breton and explores the relationship between Puirt-à-Beul (mouth music) and traditional dance tunes. A Fulbright Scholar and 2012 graduate of the University of Limerick with an MA in Irish Music Performance, Dominique also holds a BA Honours in Scottish Music from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. In addition to her work as a highly regarded performing artist, Dominique is a fluent learner of Scottish Gaelic and an experienced traditional arts educator.

We encourage you to please bring your own picnic to enjoy as you listen to the music. $35 per person. Advance registration is required, call 603-763-4789 x 3 or visit www.thefells.org. John Hay Estate at The Fells. 

Treat Dad to a special night of music at The Livery in Sunapee Harbor.

Congratulations to the SMHS Class of 2023 Graduates!… Go Lakers! Project Sunapee was founded when this class was in Kindergarten. We’ve interacted and followed your progress with pride.

Sharing words of wisdom from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who spoke to the Johns-Hopkins graduating class this week.

FREE Straw Hat Reviews June 7 to 11.

Join us for our annual kick-off to the summer season with the Straw Hat Revue June 7th thru 11th. This production is a 1 hour season preview and a great way to meet the acting intern company, complimentary. Learn More

June 14th: Opening Night of “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. 

Join us as the brightest and most talented spellers from around the county compete for the coveted title of champion. This thrilling musical event is a must-see for anyone who loves a good competition, the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee takes center stage! Learn More

June 14th: Northern Stage’s Summer fun begins with "Sense and Sensibility”.

A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters – sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne – after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?  Learn More

Tuesday, June 13th at 7pm

Poetry and Photography at LSPA

Join us on June 13th at the LSPA Center for Lake Studies in Sunapee Harbor to celebrate both the LSPA's 125th anniversary and the Sunapee Historical Society's 50th Anniversary with readings from the CFA Literary Arts Guild publications created in collaboration with both of these important organizations. "This engaging program will immerse you in poetry and images from Visual Verse: The Ripple Effect and Snapshots in Time, publications of the Literary Arts Guild of The Center for the Arts. Photos, both current and historical, are paired with the writings of area poets making for an inspiring evening!" This program is free and open to the public. LEARN MORE

260+ artist from around the world sent us COWS!

How did this happen?

Well as most things at the MSM it was a fever dream. While confined to bed with a familiar illness, one of the volunteers saw this image posted on Facebook in the group "Maximalist Design and Decor" by Megan Lane Patrick from Ohio.

The volunteer reached out to the original poster and asked if they would be willing to loan the exhibit to the MSM. This question was met with a quick "No Way! it's too hard to hang!" (yes, we laughed as we totally understand!) So...let's make our OWN wall! One thing led to the next, and here we are! We have people participating from ALL OVER THE WORLD! from Finland to Australia! Painting parties popped up. People did them on their date nights. Some people did them as gifts and some as challenges. People ages 2 to 93 participated. LEARN MORE

SUNAPEE FARMER’S MARKET’s new location at the Ben Mere Bandstand

was greatly liked by vendors and customers alike!  See you there Saturday from 9 am - 12 pm!

Photo: Robin Webb

Photo: Charlotte Carlson

“Farmer’s Market visitor, Spooky the Belted Galloway calf and friend”. This Saturday, visit our local photographer, Gary Summerton, our non-profit table with Abbott Library and enjoy music by River Turnbull.

Sunday, June 11th: Writers strike or not… the 76th Tony awards Show will go on to celebrate the best of Broadway! Join former Tony winners, James Cordon, Lin Manuel Miranda & friends as they Carpool Karaoke their way to the theater.