ISSUE NO. 280 / December 1, 2021
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Christmas Countdown...
We're just 25 days away!
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It was only last week when plein air artist, Debbie Campbell was painting the view from Blodgett’s Landing to Mt. Sunapee. |
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November has come to a close and a new season begins. Last Friday, we had our first serious snowfall of the season. It sure is pretty and it nicely sets the tone of the next month or so as we look ahead to days of celebration bringing an end to the seasons of the year. |
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Saturday, December 4 / Harbor Magic |
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Santa Parade @ 12:30 pm
Santa and his elves will depart Safety Services, head up Central Street,
around River Road through the Harbor to end at The Livery.
Ugly Sweater Contest
To be eligible as an Ugly Christmas Sweater “Best” and the “Worst” Contestant you must wear a Christmas or Winter themed Sweater, Sweatshirt, Sweater Vest or Jacket to the Harbor Magic festivities, Dec 4th 1-4pm.
This contest will take place outside of Harborside Trading
by Sunapee Recreation Dept @ 2pm
Come have a laugh and win a prize!
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Bill Staines will entertain at the Sunapee Coffeehouse on Friday evening, December 3rd. |
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JOSA is back to warm the Sunday afternoons at Eastman with great Jazz. |
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JOSA Ensemble - JOSA JAZZ
Now in it's 30 season, The JOSA Ensemble that backs up each of JOSA's featured jazz performers are some of the top free lance side men in the New England jazz scene. They include Bill Wightman on piano, Jesse Williams or Roger Kimball on bass,...
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www.josajazz.com
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artsy holiday
events & shopping
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Friday, December 3
CFA's First Friday "Tidings of Joy"
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The Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a special holiday concert this year featuring the Munholand String Quartet and The Lowe Profiles. Come and enjoy the sounds of the season at the Black Box Theatre (located adjacent to Ivy Hall) on the campus of Colby-Sawyer College. The evening starts with an opening reception at 6:30 pm followed by the concert.
The Munholand String Quartet consisting of siblings Ezra, Noah, Anya, and Petra Munholand have been playing together since Petra was five years old. All four began their study of music very young, with Ezra and Noah playing the violin, Anya playing the cello and Petra playing the viola. The group, now in high school and college, has received praise from many regional groups and are excited to perform this Holiday Concert for the community.
The Lowe Profiles, made up of sisters Susie Lowe-Stockwell, Kathy Lowe-Bloch, and Kim Lowe-Beaton, have been singing together since childhood. Growing up in a family of Vaudeville and circus performers, they have fine-tuned their craft to the delight of all. Kathy pursued a career as a singer-songwriter giving the sisters several original Christmas songs to perform along with many traditional holiday classics. Their ability to draw the audience into their music is treat for all!
Please note the seating at the Black Box Theater is limited so please come early. Covid protocols will be in place. Donations at the door will be greatly accepted.
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Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4 / SBT |
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New Play Reading Weekend
Dec 3 & 4
Shortly after this theatre shut its doors in March of 2020, we tried to keep the spirit alive by sponsoring a “ten minute” new play contest. I hoped to get several entries, but . . . I wound up with over 70 new plays from all over the country (and one from New Zealand) to consider!
The rules for entry were very simple:
Write a play between one and ten minutes in length with two or three characters. Let your current situation be the stimulus, the inspiration for your play. Your play can be serious, it can be comedic, it can be absurdist, etc. There are no limits to or restrictions on the style.
I intended to choose the ten best plays but ended up choosing fourteen, and this season on the weekend of December 3 & 4 at 7:30 pm, we will present readings of these new plays. We’ll present half on Friday evening and half on Saturday evening. You’re all invited and there is no charge for admission.
The Ten Winners:
Alexa The Liar by Guy Newsham
Daydream #2 by David Beardsley
Don’t Touch Me by Mike Backman
Drip-n-Drop by Eric Zengota
It’s All Happening At The Zoo by Lori M. Myers
Live by Jeannie Hines
Mary Poppins Is At A Loss Of Words by John Reshetar
Pantsdemic! by Evan Baughfman
Sheltering Out Of Place by Sylvia Ashby
Social Distance by James McLindon
The Birds Are Feeding Me by Rex McGregor
Tonight At The Stage Door by Donald Loftus
Virtuous Reality by Alex Wilkie
Working From Hideout by Jack Karp
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Friday & Saturday, December 3 & 4 / HOP |
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Viva MOMIX
Founded and directed by Dartmouth alum and Pilobolus co-founder Moses Pendleton '71, MOMIX is loved and internationally lauded for their imaginative works of astounding physicality. Choreography, costumes, lights, sets and sounds are cohesively...
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hop.dartmouth.edu
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Wednesday, December 8 - January 1 |
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Let’s continue the thread of “Small Business Saturday” by supporting all the many local businesses who supported our community by finding ingenious ways to keep their doors open and services available during nearly two years of pandemic upheaval. |
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For local artisans handcrafted gifts we suggest: |
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Gallery of Gifts - Library Arts Center Gallery & Studio
The Gallery of Gifts is a favorite annual exhibit at the Library Arts Center in which the gallery is turned into an exhibit of unique, hand-made craft during the holiday season. The exhibit provides the residents of this region the opportunity to ...
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libraryartscenter.org
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A Wintry Mix, AVA Holiday Exhibition and Sale " AVA...
(click on thumbnails to enlarge images) AVA Gallery and Art Center presents: November 19-December 30, 2021, Artist demonstrations: Saturday, December 18, 1-4pm December holiday hours: Tuesday- Sunday 11-5PM. Opening Reception: Friday, November...
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avagallery.org
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… or paint your own gift for someone special. |
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A Barnie Holiday Weekend! |
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Young artists ages 6-11 and 12-18 are invited to take part in this weekend-long immersion into acting, singing, dancing, and more. Kick off this holiday season by singing and dancing to your favorite Christmas carols and holiday songs, and acting out classic holiday characters! This event is a perfect way to continue building your triple threat skills, connect with Barnie friends, and get into the holiday spirit! Learn More
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2021 Sunapee Toys for Joy / Giving Tree |
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The 2021 Sunapee Toys for Joy/Giving Tree is at the Safety Services Building and looking for your help!
The tags on the tree are for both children and Senior Citizens of Sunapee.
Please stop by to select your gift tag soon!
We don't have a lot of time - but do have a lot of wishes.
Gift tags will only be available until Tuesday, December 7th.
Gifts may be dropped off 9am-4pm M-F at the Sunapee Police Station by Friday, December 10th.
Thank you for all of your past support.
We wish you a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!
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December 3 / Coffee with the Chief |
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The next Coffee with the Chief is on FRIDAY, December 3, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Safety Services Building. Bring your questions and comments and join us for coffee.
Chief David P. Cahill / Sunapee Police Department / 603-763-5555
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Thursday & Friday, December 9 & 10 |
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8:30 am on Saturdays
5:30 pm on Mondays
6:00 am on Wednesdays
1 hour session is $10
Yoga in a beautiful space with a rustic vibe. Twinkle lights throughout softly light the room while you flow until you glow. This class is designed to build flexibility, stability, strength, balance, focus and connect to self. These Vinyasa Flow Classes link breath with flowing movements. All levels are welcome, variations will be demonstrated. Beginner students will flow gently into modified postures and seasoned students can choose more advanced options. Class-goers will meet themselves on the mat, free of judgment and full of acceptance. www.sunapeeyogacompany.com
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New London Hospital opens Express Care. |
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Music to set the tone for December: The Collingsworth Family |
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Sighting on Stagecoach Road. "John Deere All Decked Out in Christmas Lights”. Photo: Brent Stocker |
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We hope you and yours enjoy this season in all ways ! With warmest wishes, Project Sunapee. |
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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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