Friday, May 5th from 5pm to 7pm - First Friday

First Friday - Gallery Stroll

Join us for a Gallery Stroll at our Five MicroGalleries, Opening Receptions 5pm-7pm. Locations include New London Inn, Bar Harbor Bank, The Fleming Center at the New London Barn Playhouse, Tatewell Gallery, Candita Clayton Gallery, Blue Loon Bakery.

PLUS Blue Loon opening Sunday May 7th meet the artist 12-1 Alan Shulman

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Sunday, May 7th from 12pm to 1pm

Meet Artist Alan Shulman at Blue Loon Bakery

On Sunday, Artist Alan Shulman will be at Blue Loon Bakery from 12pm to 1pm as part of a gallery opening.

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May 16th at 5:30pm - Tapestry Tuesday AT ST. ANDREWS CHURCH

Robert Perreault "Putting Human Faces on the Textile Industry" 

Daily life for the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company's textile worker was not easy. Robert Perreault sheds light on how people from a variety of European countries as well as from French Canada made the transition from an agrarian to an industrial society and how that change affected families, cultures, the nature of work, and relationships among workers themselves. 5:30pm St Andrews Church in New London. Space is limited. Register at lbeck@cfanh.org and also available on Zoom. 

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Thru May 31st

In the Gallery: Black and White Exhibit at the Library Arts Center

This community juried exhibit features artwork in a variety of mediums connected in black, white, and grey.

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May 6th from 10am to 12:30pm

'Hidden Histories of The Fells' with Dave Anderson

Join Dave Anderson of the Forest Society for a hike and trailside discussion of key moments in the history of the John Hay Estate at The Fells, including the visit of President Theodore Roosevelt in late August 1902 and the Hurricane of 1938. We will discover how these historic moments are still visible in the landscape, if one knows where and how to look! Co-sponsored by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests and The Fells.  Members: free, non-members: $10. Meets at the Gatehouse.  To register, or for more information call 603-763-4789 x3.

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May 6th from 10:30am to 11:30am

Dancing Across Generations at The Fleming Center 

Dance is an incredible experience to share with loved ones across all ages and abilities. Therefore, we are thrilled to offer the opportunity for caregivers and young children to dance together. 

This class is open to adults (caregivers, parents, grandparents, etc) and young children (ages 2-6) who want the rare opportunity of a shared movement experience. Adults will be paired with their child partners to dance together and discover the joy, fun and connection created through movement. No prior dance experience is necessary and dance attire is not required. 

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May 7th from 1:00pm to 4:30pm

Founders' Day at the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum

This special event is a celebration in honor of our founders, Bud and Nancy Thompson.. This year, we are pleased to host the Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dance Troupe for a cultural presentation and performance. Thank you to Sugar River Bank for sponsoring this event. If you’re planning to attend, please let us know by emailing deputydirector@indianmuseum.org.

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May 7th from 5:30pm to 7pm

Adult Dance & Movement at The Fleming Center

Back by popular demand! If you have always dreamed of dancing, or want a fun and exciting way to get active, these classes are a great first step. Come move and enjoy learning the fundamentals of various dance styles in these 90-minute classes. Each class will focus on the basics of technique and placement while emphasizing musicality and the joy of movement. You will be welcomed into a fun, safe, supportive atmosphere. Come on your own or bring a friend. No prior experience necessary! 

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May 7th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

"Come Closer and Listen" Charles Simic's Poems at the Hopkinton Town Library

"Come Closer and Listen", a Community Reading of Charles Simic's Poems on Sunday, May 7, 3-5 pm at the Hopkinton Town Library in Contoocook. Charles was an award-winning poet, essayist, and translator born in Yugoslavia. Copies of some of Simic’s books will be available for purchase. Introductory remarks will be made by Jennifer Militello, Director of the New England College, MFA Writing Program.

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May 8th from 6:30pm to 8pm

Improv for Caregivers at the New London Barn Playhouse

Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be overwhelming, lonely, and extremely difficult. Lake Sunapee Region VNA is partnering with the New London Barn Playhouse to offer workshops that connect caregivers going through similar situations and help them navigate different circumstances. Each session combines insight from health care professionals with improvisational comedy exercises, developing new communication skills, strategies to cope with stress, flexibility in relationships, and an understanding of loved ones’ changing perspectives. Attendees are welcome to participate in various games and scenarios, or they may watch from the audience.

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May 12th at 7:30pm

The Eric Mintel Quartet at The Fleming Center at the New London Barn Playhouse

Two performances at the White House by invitation of President’s Bill Clinton (1998) and Barack Obama (2011), several concerts at the Kennedy Center, a special concert at the United Nations and countless accolades, the Eric Mintel Quartet have been thrilling audiences of all ages with their electrifying jazz for over 25 years. Featuring pianist and composer Eric Mintel, Nelson Hill sax/flute, Jack Hegyi bass and Dave Mohn drums. The EMQ is best known for their tribute to Dave Brubeck and performance of many Eric Mintel originals. The EMQ also has become a staple of the holidays with their highly successful “Charlie Brown Jazz” concerts delighting families across the country.  

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May 12th at 7pm

Carl Beverly at the Sunapee CoffeeHouse

Carl Beverly is a songwriter from Warner, New Hampshire who recently completed his solo CD “Ordinary Life.” He has been writing and perfecting his distinctive finger picking style for the past ten years. His songs reflect the sorrow and joy of life, family, friends, and nature. Beverly's passion for songwriting led him to form the Brook House Songwriters' Circle which provides community and inspiration to other local songwriters. When he's not writing, Beverly is a frequent performer at area coffee houses, open mics.

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May 12th at 7:30pm

Peter & The Wolf at The Claremont Opera House

Symphony NH presents a classic loved by children of all ages – Prokofiev’s charming, thrilling and dramatic Peter and the Wolf. Interpreted by SNH as a compelling family work, with narration by guest artist Andrew Pinard.

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May 18th & 19th at 5:30pm

Death of a Hot Sauce Salesman at Kearsarge Regional High School

The Kearsarge Guild presents Death of a Hot Sauce Salesman dinner theatre experience for two nights at Kearsarge Regional High School.

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May 19th at 6pm

Tom Pirozzoli at the Andover CoffeeHouse

Tom Pirozzoli is well known, much respected on the New England and on the national music scene. Tom's songs have been recorded by artists as varied as Tonto's Big Idea, Willy Porter, and Pam Prior. His co- writes with Willy Porter have been performed in Carnegie Hall, at Madison Square Garden and The Royal Albert Hall. Original songs recorded by Tom in the 1980's with the Fast Folk Music Magazine (New York) are in the Smithsonian collection. Tom's skills as a performer and singer-songwriter were honored by Musician Magazine as a winner in their "Best Unsigned Band" contest.

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May 20th from 10am to 2pm

KCPA 'Sneak Peek' of Spring Performances at the Warner Town Hall

A Free Family Performance at the Warner Town Hall. Come take a “sneak peek” of our upcoming SPRING SHOW A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES. Act I ALICE IN WONDERLAND BALLET set to the London Symphony Orchestra Music of The Beatles. Act II VARIETY SHOW set to our favorite original Beatles Songs. For more information and online ticket purchase check out our Website.

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May 26th at 7pm

Tom Pirozzoli at the Sunapee CoffeeHouse

Tom Pirozzoli is well known, much respected on the New England and on the national music scene. Tom's songs have been recorded by artists as varied as Tonto's Big Idea, Willy Porter, and Pam Prior. His co- writes with Willy Porter have been performed in Carnegie Hall, at Madison Square Garden and The Royal Albert Hall. Original songs recorded by Tom in the 1980's with the Fast Folk Music Magazine (New York) are in the Smithsonian collection. Tom's skills as a performer and singer-songwriter were honored by Musician Magazine as a winner in their "Best Unsigned Band" contest.

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May 27th at 5:30pm

Lara Herscovitch at The Livery

Lara Herscovitch is a singer-songwriter-poet-performer gem leading with authenticity, integrity, humor and heart. Former Connecticut State Troubadour, Sound Waves Magazine called her work “expertly written prose… songwriting at its best… good for your ears AND your soul.”

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