ISSUE NO. 385 / January 17, 2024

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

January 17th in history.

Ben Franklin was born on this day in 1706. In 1773, explorer, James Cook was the first to navigate across the Arctic Circle.  In 1899, the notorious Prohibition era gangster, “Scarface” Al Capone was born. Composer Jerome Kern opened “Love O’Mike”, Broadway’s first big musical on this day in 1915. In 1950, the Great Brinks Robbery occurred in Boston. President Eisenhower delivered his memorable “Farewell” speech on this day in 1961.  Basketball fans may recall the amazing LeBron James scored his 20,000th point on January 17, 2012… the youngest player ever to do so.  Historical reference: the Gregorian Calendar we observe today, is believed to have been adopted by Pope Gregory XIII on this day in 1572.

and... it's officially “Hot Buttered Rum” Day… perfect for snowy evening by the fireside.

This coming Sunday, Jan. 21, JOSA features BACK BAY TRANSIT (BBT)! 

BBT, Bill Wightman’s latest musical initiative, takes their name from a band he and the bass player, John Dassoni created in Boston during the 1970s while at Berklee College of Music. This exciting, six-piece group’s repertoire touches on a number of musical genres including funk, jazz, pop, and rock. Other members include Ajlan Beer on vocals; Ron Smith (in for Greg Mostovoy) on saxes; Jeff Hoyt on trumpet; and Jody Bregler on drums.

This promises to be an afternoon of outstanding vocals and soaring solos with an exceptional rhythm section.

VISIT www.JOSAjazz.com to purhase your tickets and choose your seating!

Friday, January 26th: Cosy Sheridan returns to the Sunapee Coffeehouse.

Cosy Sheridan has been called "one of the era's finest and most thoughtful singer/songwriters" She first appeared on the national folk scene in 1992 when she won the songwriting contests at The Kerrville Folk Festival and The Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Since then she has released 10 cds, written a one-woman-show and her music has appeared in books and film. She has taught songwriting, guitar and performance workshops at music camps for the past 15 years, including The Puget Sound Guitar Workshop and The Swannanoa Gathering. She is the director of The Moab Folk Camp in Moab, Utah.

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With all the recent holiday and weather related travel delays, wishing this Flash Mob at the Denver airport was repeated frequently at other airports! (Hint: musical groups in proximity to Logan Airport)

In the traditional of New Hampshire’s “First in the Nation” Primary, make your plans to VOTE next Tuesday, January 23!

General procedure when signing in at the polls : You will receive a ballot for your registered Party.  If, however, you registered “Undeclared”, you may request a ballot for either party.  After voting, & depositing your ballot, you may stop and return to “undeclared” status, before leaving. If your choice of candidate is not printed on the ballot, (for instance, President Biden did not file in NH) you may “Write In” a name of your choice by filling in the oval space and neatly printing the name on the bottom line. If you have any other questions regarding voting in the Primary, or require an absentee ballot, please contact your local Town Clerk.  

Voting locations & times: 

Sunapee: Sherburne Gym. 8-7. 

New London: Whipple Hall. 7-7. 

Newbury Town Hall. 7-7.

"Have you heard? The date is set (for the wedding) and THE CAKE opens Jan 18. Make your reservations for the delicious drama at Shaker Bridge Theatre.

THE CAKE will go fast!  Get your taste before it's gone! "  

If you would like help with reservations,

email: boxoffice.shakerbridge@gmail.com 

or call our new number: 802 281 6848

Northern Stage: “Constellations” opens on January 24th.

What if you'd made a different choice? What if you'd said the thing that popped into your head just after you walked away? Nick Payne’s Olivier Award-winning modern romance Constellations follows Roland, a beekeeper, and Marianne, a scientist, from their first meeting through a multitude of possible futures, from marriage to heartbreak, through sickness and health, and back again, in a play that reveals the vast universe of possibilities in our lives.

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Films at the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth

You are cordially invited to a audience with the Queen!

Sunday, January 21st at 2pm

The Fleming Center at The New London Barn Playhouse 

In 1837, teenaged Victoria ascended to the British throne, untrained and innocent. Those who would try to usurp her power underestimated this self-willed intelligent young woman whose mettle sustained her through her 63-year reign. Using Queen Victoria's diary and letters, this program reveals the personal details of a powerful yet humane woman, who took seriously her role as monarch in a time of great expansion. She and her husband, Albert, set an example of high moral character and dedication, a novelty in the royal house after generations of scandal. Through her children she left a royal legacy; an era bears her name. 

Join us Sunday, January 21st at 2pm at The Fleming Center at The New London Barn Playhouse as Sally Mummey performs this living history in proper 19th century clothing resplendent with Royal Orders. Tea and cookies will be served after the performance.  

Center for the Arts members tickets are $18 per person, non-members $23 per person, and student tickets are $5 per person. 

Seating is limited so make your reservations by emailing info@cfanh.org

Please Note: The Ice Rink is not yet open and ready for skaters.

… and, now is the time to volunteer to help keep the rink maintained for all future Bruins players and Olympic hopefuls in our midst, to skate upon! To volunteer, please reach out to Jenn @ (603)763-5060 option 1 or

email jenn@town.sunapee.nh.us.

Did you know there is now a 4th Lighthouse in Sunapee?

Winter Wildlife Wonders

Thursday, January 18th

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

at Sunapee's Abbott Library 

Join the LSPA Educators at Sunapee’s Abbott Library for an evening of learning about animals in winter. This program is part of Abbott Library’s Winter Reading Program and is designed for families. LSPA’s team will explore questions like, “Who made those tracks?” “What birds are at your feeders?” “How do animals and birds make it through our long, cold winter?” and will provide activities, stories and a craft! Come join the fun!

NH Butterfly Study Group to Launch at The Hub

Residents interested in joining a study group to learn about the butterflies native to this region of New Hampshire are invited to attend monthly gatherings of the Lake Sunapee Butterfly Club to be held at The Andover Community Hub, 157 Main Street, Andover. This series will start on Thursday, January 18, 6-7:30 PM and will continue monthly on the third Thursday through July (with the exception of March which will be the second Thursday).

Led by local butterfly expert Amy Highstrom, who spoke last spring at The Hub, this is a citizen-science adult-learning series, preparing local participants to have the knowledge and skills to help with local butterfly counts next summer, if they so choose. The series is endorsed by NH Fish and Game NonGame Wildlife Program in partnership with Ausbon-Sargent Land Preservation Trust. Those interested are welcome to contact the instructor at amy.highstrom@gmail.com for further information, or to just show up on January 18!

The group is open to all levels, beginners to advanced, and to those who would like to learn a few species for fun, as well as to those who are serious about learning the skills necessary to identify butterflies that might be seen at a local count next summer. All are welcome.   

Current exhibit in Brattleboro… artistically wonderful sculptures fashioned from discarded plastic. Artful by Susan B. Apel.

We welcome receipt of your snow photos to share in “Happenings". Perhaps one of your furry friend! Send to info@projectsunapee.org.