Kearsarge Chorale Performs Handel’s Messiah

By Robert Ofenloch, Beacon volunteer

On November 18, the Kearsarge Chorale performed the second and third parts of Handel’s Messiah in front of a packed audience at Our Lady of Fatima Church in New London. Andover Service Club member Margo Coolidge (standing) of East Andover was the alto soloist for the performance.

Gourmet Garden Announces Two New Lake Sunapee Area Ornaments

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Gourmet Garden Announces Two New Lake Sunapee Area Ornaments

Sarah Parker Cave announces the release of two new Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee Area Ornaments. With this release, there are now ten ornaments representing the surrounding towns of the Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee region. Each ornament has prominent buildings and attractions from the towns. Gourmet Garden will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the nonprofit organizations that […]

Former Andover Resident Becomes Best-Selling Author

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Former Andover Resident Becomes Best-Selling Author

Add a former Andover resident to the best seller list and to your personal library. Cathy Beauman, a resident of Andover for 18 years, just released her first three romantic suspense novels and became a best-selling author along the way. Cathy attended Andover Elementary/Middle School for most of her grade school education but moved frequently […]

Through The Reading Glasses: December, 2012

By Janet Moore, Library Trustee

I turned around on a whim after noticing a sleeping pad tied to the woman’s backpack and asked her if she was through-hiking on the Appalachian Trail. She was, and as the conversation resumed with “Miss Sippi,” she said they just had to get to Maine, where they’d “pop on up” to Katahdin in a […]

Paul Glorioso to Exhibit in Rochester Gallery

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Paul Glorioso to Exhibit in Rochester Gallery

The Number 27 Gallery is proud to present works by Paul F. Glorioso of Andover, opening on Saturday, December 1, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibition will run through the end of January, with an encore opening on Saturday, January 5, from 5 to 7 PM. The opening will take place during Rochester’s First […]

Andover Author Publishes Knives, Lipstick, And Liberty

Andover Author Publishes Knives, Lipstick, And Liberty

Jenn Coffey of Andover, an EMT and New Hampshire State Representative, has written a book called Knives, Lipstick, and Liberty: One Woman’s Journey. She has generously given the Beaconpermission to publish an excerpt from the book.  To buy the book, visit KnivesLipstickAndLiberty.com. Knives, Lipstick, and Liberty: One Woman’s Journey Chapter 13 In the summer of […]

Beatles Tribute Band To Rock The Opera House

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It’s the music that changed our lives, the sound that started a musical revolution: the music of The Beatles. Now that music is back, replicated by All Together Now, the pre-eminent Beatles tribute band, appearing at Franklin Opera House for one night only on Saturday, November 17, at 7:30 PM. All Together Now has performed […]

Center For The Arts Announces “First Fridays” For Winter

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On the first Friday of each month, the Lake Sunapee Region Center for the Arts (CFA) hosts a series of free arts programs for the community including gallery openings and receptions, classical and folk music nights, literary and poetry nights, and theatre nights. All First Friday events are free and open to the public. On […]

Bachelder Library: New Acquisitions, October 2012

Adult Titles Breaking News, Fern Michaels Breaking Silence, Linda Castillo The Importance of Being Seven, Alexander McCall Smith Pray for Silence, Linda Castillo Time Keeper, Mitch Albom The Casual Vacancy, JK Rowling The Bridesmaid, Beverly Lewis Delusion in Death, JD Robb Fatal Fleece, Sally Goldenbaum The House I Loved, Tatiana De Rosnay Love Anthony, Lisa […]

Andover Public Library: New Acquisitions, October 2012

Adult Fiction, Low Pressure, Sandra Brown Solve Your Child’s Sleeping Problems, Richard Ferber Bones are Forever, Kathy Reichs Heart of Gold, Robin Lee Hatcher Friends Forever, Danielle Steel Tiger’s Claw, Dale Brown The Time Keeper, Mitch Albom The Light Between Oceans, ML Stedman Severe Clear, Stuart Woods Killing Kennedy, Bill O’Reilly Perfect Reader, Maggie Pouncey […]