The Fells Offers Free Admission to Military Families

Many other museums participate in Blue Star program

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The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to participate in Blue Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense, to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer. The program runs through Labor Day, […]

The Fells Hosts Readings from Life of John Hay

Author John Taliaferro reads on July 24

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Renowned author, John Taliaferro, will read on Wednesday, July 24, from 4 to 5:30 PM from his new book, All The Great Prizes: The Life of John Hay, from Lincoln to Roosevelt, published by Simon & Schuster. Hay was both witness and author of many significant chapters in American history— from the birth of the […]

Caanan Meetinghouse Reading Series Starts July 11

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All readings start at 7:30 PM at the Meetinghouse on Canaan Street, in Canaan. July 11: Cleopatra Mathis -reading from her book of poems, The Book of Dog;  Joyce Carol Oates – reading from her novel, The Accursed July 18: Jay Parini – reading from the manuscript of his new poetry collection, Ordinary Time; Nicholas […]

Summer Music Associates Presents Kenneth Overton

July 11 at 7:30 PM

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Summer Music Associates Presents Kenneth Overton

Be sure not to miss Kenneth Overton, baritone, on Thursday, July 11, at 7:30 at the First Baptist Church in New London. He will perform American art songs, arias, spirituals, and songs from musical theater. Kenneth has consistently received accolades for his rich, gleaming voice and his powerful interpretations. Many will remember his stunning performance […]

Legendary Allman Brothers Guitarist Dickey Betts Comes to Plymouth

Friday, June 7, at The Flying Monkey

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Legendary Allman Brothers Guitarist Dickey Betts Comes to Plymouth

At 7:30 PM on Friday, June 7, The Flying Monkey is honored to bring the legendary Dickey Betts and his band to the Monkey stage. Betts is a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, where he became known as one of the most influential guitarists of all-time. New Hampshire’s own Ryan Brooks Kelly will […]

Kearsarge Community Band on the New London Town Green

Friday, July 5 at 6:30 PM

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The community is invited to the Lake Sunapee Region Center for the Arts “First Fridays” program on July 5, beginning at 6:30 PM at the Mary Haddad Bandstand on the New London Town Green. All Center for the Arts Events are free and open to the public. This concert is the opening event on the […]

Summer Art Exhibitions Feature Guest Artist Annette Mitchell

Opening reception on Saturday, June 8

By Anurup Upadhyay, Colby-Sawyer '15

Published print-maker Annette Mitchell, professor of Art at Plymouth State University, will showcase her latest prints as guest artist in the Fine and Performing Arts summer art exhibition. Additional exhibition highlights include a collaborative suite of 96 small drawings created by Colby-Sawyer alumna Diane Stendahl ’80 and Colby-Sawyer Professor of Fine and Performing Arts, Loretta Barnett. The […]

Juried Fine Art and Craft Show on the Green in New London

Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7

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Juried Fine Art and Craft Show on the Green in New London

Something colorful and big is happening in New London over the Fourth of July weekend! The Center for the Arts (CFA) is hosting the second annual Arts on the Green, a juried fine arts and crafts show on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7. Art show chair Sheila Psaledas says, “We have assembled a […]

EC and the Moonshiners at Franklin Opera House

Old-time country classics on Friday, June 7

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Memories of years gone by will ring out when EC and The Moonshiners take the stage at Franklin Opera House for two shows on Friday, June 7. This is the second annual Seniors Show, sponsored jointly by The Golden Crest, The New Hampshire Veterans Home, and The Peabody Home, scheduled for 2 PM and 7:30 […]