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New Hampshire Events Calendar
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New England Craft & Specialty Food Fair -- Salem
November 13, 2009 to November 15, 2009
More than 200 booths of juried, American made arts, crafts, food and music.
Location: Rockingham Park Race Track, Rockingham Park Blvd.
Information: 603-332-2616 or visit www.castleberryfairs.com |
Crafts at the Capitol -- Concord
November 21, 2009 to November 22, 2009
First juried fine craft fair to be held at the Capitol Center for the Arts, featuring regional crafters and artists, members of the League of NH Craftsmen as well as the NH Art Association.
Location: 44 South Main Street. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Information: info@gigilaberge.com |
Craft Fair --Bow
November 21, 2009
Over 100 crafters present their work. Many new specialties in jewelry, painting, wood, texiles, food and more. Free Parking and shuttles available all day. Location: Bow High School, 32 White Rock Hill Road.,Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $2 admission at the door. Information: www.bownet.org/pto |
Artisans at Mount Monadnock Craft Fair -- Jaffrey
December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009
Have a delightful shopping experience this holiday season at the Artisans @ Mount Monadnock Craft Fair and find unique, affordable, high-quality hand made gifts in a beautiful, enjoyable shopping environment. Choose from goods made by over 30 New Hampshire artisans.
Location: Shattuck Inn & Golf Resort, 53 Dublin Road. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days
Cost: No admission charge. Information: 603-532-8860 or visit www.artisansonlinemall.com
jeanne@artisansonlinemall.com |
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair – Portsmouth
December 6, 2009
Come browse photography, paintings, and a variety of homemade gifts! This is your chance to benefit lighthouse preservation while doing your Christmas shopping. We'll also have lighthouse-related merchandise for sale -- books, baseball caps, t-shirts, pins, and more. Location: Casey Function Center at 1950 Lafayette Road / Route 1. Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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| CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
Clydesdale Camera Day -- Merrimack
Now through December 5, 2009
The first Saturday of the month is Clydesdale Camera Day. Bring your camera and pose for a photo with a world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale. Dates: February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5. Location: 221 Daniel Webster Highway. Time: 1-3 p.m. Information: 603-595-1202 or visit www.budweisertours.com |
Breakfast with George Washington -- Exeter
November 7, 2009
President George Washington visited the Folsom Tavern on November 4, 1789 and he'll return for this breakfast. Admission price includes food, children's craft, and a child-friendly tour on the hour of the American Independence Museum, offered on the hour. Reservations necessary. Space is limited. Location: Folsom Tavern of the American Independence Museuem. Time: Seatings at 10 and 11 a.m.; sessions last approximately 90 minutes with tour. Cost: Adults, $10; children over age 4, $8. Information: 603-772-2622 or visit www.independencemuseum.org/ |
BLiNK! An Evening of Magic -- Portsmouth
November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009
Chipper Lowell with his unusual brand of original laugh-out-loud magic and improv. Joining him is a trio of world-class magical artists: Jade; master magician Christopher Hart; and the mind-boggling illusions of Joe Devlin, the “Matador of Magic.” Side-splitting comedy and mesmerizing and cutting edge wonders galore are seamlessly blended into this fun-filled stage production. All-ages family show on November 27 at 8 p.m.; abbreviated version for children on November 28 at 11 a.m. Location: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street. Cost: $33 and $24 for the evening show and $22 and $17 for the morning show. Information: 603-436-2400 or visit at www.themusichall.org |
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| COMEDY |
Comedian Juston McKinney -- Rochester
November 13, 2009
Juston McKinney has made numerous guest appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and on Comedy Central including his own Presents special. He was part of the Blue Collar Comedy The Next Generation tour with Bill Engvall and will soon tape a one hour special for Comedy Central. Juston McKinney delivers loads of hilarity with his uproariously funny true life stories.
Location: Rochester Opera House, City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $22. Information: 603-335-1992 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com/ |
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| FOOD, WINE, BEER |
Homestead Cooking Workshops -- Tamworth
Now through December 5, 2009
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm offers workshops on historic cooking, food preparation, and crafts throughout the year. Many workshops are appropriate for children and families. Location: Remick Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Road. Cost: See website for costs. Information and registration: 603-323-7591 or 800-686- 6117 or visit www.remickmuseum.org.
Workshops in 2009 include: Pickling and Sauerkraut,
September 5, 10 a.m.-noon; Chutney, September 5, 1-3 p.m.; Woodstove Cooking, October 24, 10 a.m.-noon; Pumpkin Workshop, October 24, 1-3 p.m.; Turkey Processing, November 7, 10 a.m.-noon; Pig Processing, November 7, 1-3 p.m.; Candle Making, December 5, 10 a.m. –noon; Soap Making, December 5, 1-3 p.m. |
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| HISTORIC |
America’s Kitchens -- Concord
Now through January 17, 2010
America’s Kitchens showcases the important role of kitchens throughout American history. Based on extensive research and authentic historical kitchens, the exhibition features recreated kitchens, artifacts, photographs, and the personal stories that bring them to life. The exhibition features vignettes of historic kitchens in colonial New England and 19th-century Illinois, as well as a traditional adobe kitchen in the Southwest, and a 1950s bright blue, “show kitchen.” Through interactive experiences, visitors can learn what it was like to churn butter, share a kitchen memory, or jot down a recipe from one of the many cookbooks available. Location: New Hampshire Historical Society’s museum, 6 Eagle Square. Time: Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Cost: Adults, $5.50; seniors, $4.50; children age 6-18, $3. Information: 603-228-6688. |
Breakfast with George Washington -- Exeter
November 7, 2009
President George Washington visited the Folsom Tavern on November 4, 1789 and he'll return for this breakfast. Admission price includes food, children's craft, and a child-friendly tour on the hour of the American Independence Museum, offered on the hour. Reservations necessary. Space is limited. Location: Folsom Tavern of the American Independence Museuem. Time: Seatings at 10 and 11 a.m.; sessions last approximately 90 minutes with tour. Cost: Adults, $10; children over age 4, $8. Information: 603-772-2622 or visit www.independencemuseum.org/ |
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| HOME & STUDIO TOURS |
NH Open Doors -- Statewide
November 7, 2009
During Veterans Day weekend the public can visit the working studios of juried members of the League of NH Craftsmen, which will be open this weekend to the public. You can experience, first-hand, the techniques and artistry of these accomplished artisans and purchase distinctive handmade fine craft that have lasting value. Other NH Open Doors participants include roadside farmstands and a variety of distinctive shops and galleries filled with New Hampshire-made products and artwork. Information: www.nhopendoors.com/ |
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| MUSEUMS |
View the Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel
Peabody Essex Museum -- Salem
Now through February 7, 2010
View the Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel featuring more than 80 unique and dramatic ensembles created by legendary style icon Iris Apfel, then take in Valerie Belin: Made Up, whose photos explore perceptions of beauty and identity through images that blur the line between fashion models and mannequins. Location: Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex Street. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday and holiday Mondays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Adults, $15; seniors, $13; students, $11; youth age 16 and younger and Salem residents, free. Information: 978-745-9500 or visit www.pem.org |
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| MUSIC |
Tuftonboro Country & Gospel Jam – Center Tuftonboro
Now through December 2, 2009
This is a real old time jam session in a historic old church building. Musicians in these sessions range in ability from old time country musicians that have played many grange hall dances to new country and bluegrass enthusiasts. Musicians and singers that are interested in this type of music are invited to join in. Dates: Every Wednesday.
Location: Old White Church, Route 109A. Time: 6 to 9:30 pm. Cost: Free.
Information: 603-569-3861. |
New Hampshire Folk Fest -- Rochester
November 7, 2009
Gather 'round for a spectacular evening of folk, soul and bluegrass music at the debut of the NH Folk Fest at the Rochester Opera House. Acoustic Truffle opens for Canada's top folk singer/songwriter David Francey accompanied by Craig Werth.
Location: Rochester Opera House, City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $16, $18. Information: 603-335-1992 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com/ |
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band -- Portsmouth
November 10, 2009
One of the most distinctive songwriters to come out of Nashville, four-time Grammy Award winner Lyle Lovett returns with His Large Band to shake things up with a mix of country, folk, pop and swing.
Location: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $92, $72.
Information: www.themusichall.org |
Neko Case -- Portsmouth
November 12, 2009
Neko Case delivers her own “country noir” songs, covers from Tom Waits to Queen, and humorous narratives, accompanying her trademark power vocals on piano, guitar and percussion. Location: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street. Time: 7:30 p.m. Information: 603-436-2400 or visit www.themusichall.org. |
Downtown Dance Party with DJ Logic -- Portsmouth
November 20, 2009
DJ Logic, musician and producer known for using turntables in a live band setting, stars at The Event, a hip downtown dance party to benefit The Music Hall. The Event experience includes cocktails in the new Founders Lobby, a feast of gourmet hors d’oeuvres provided by top Portsmouth restaurants, a silent auction (available online in November) filled with exciting vacation trips and sports tickets, and dancing on stage in the landmark Victorian theater.
Location: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Time: 8 p.m.
Information: www.themusichall.org |
Makem & Spain Brothers -- Rochester
November 28, 2009
The internationally celebrated and locally adored Makem and Spain Brothers carry on a tradition of ushering in the holiday season at the Rochester Opera House. Five strong vocalists, playing multiple instruments capture the pure, true essence of traditional Irish folk music, while adding their own touches. Shane, Conor & Rory Makem and Mick & Liam Spain are delightful dynamite on stage. Location: Rochester Opera House, City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $20, $22. Information: 603-335-1992 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com/ |
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| PARTIES, DANCES, BALLS |
Peterborough Thanksgiving Eve Contra Dance – Peterborough
November 25, 2009
Steve Zakon-Anderson calls to fabulous music by Les “Z” Boys for this Thanksgiving Eve contra dance. Location: Peterborough Town Hall, 1 Grove Street. Time: 8-11 p.m. Cost: $8. Information: www.monadnockfolk.org/ |
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| PERFORMING ARTS, THEATER, DANCE |
The Met@The Music Hall -- Portsmouth
Now through March 2, 2010
The Met@The Music Hall is a series of live transmissions of performances by the Metropolitan Opera to movie theaters around the world. During the 2009-2010 season, nine matinee performances of the Metropolitan Opera will be broadcast from Lincoln Center in New York City and shown on the Music Hall screen in high definition. The program is enhanced with live backstage interviews and behind-the-scenes action. Location: The Music Hall, Chestnut Street. Time: 1 p.m. Information: 603-436-2400 or visit www.themusichall.org. The schedule is:
October 10, “Tosca” -- A new production of Puccini’s Tosca by Luc Bondy in his house debut, starring Karita Mattila in the title role and Marcelo Álvarez as Cavaradossi. George Gagnidze sings the role of Scarpia.
October 24, “Aida” -- Daniele Gatti returns to conduct a cast of powerful voices in Verdi’s Aida. Violeta Urmana sings the title role, while Dolora Zajick returns in one of her most acclaimed portrayals as the Egyptian princess Amneris. Johan Botha is Radamès and Carlo Guelfi sings Amonasro.
November 14, “Turandot” -- Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production of Puccini’s Turandot features the Met role debuts of Maria Guleghina in the title role, Marcello Giordani as Calàf, Samuel Ramey as Timur, and Marina Poplavskaya as Liù.
December 19, “Les Contes D’hoffmann” -- Bartlett Sher directs Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann. Joseph Calleja stars as Hoffmann, with Anna Netrebko as Antonia, Ekaterina Gubanova as Giulietta, Kate Lindsey as Nicklausse, Kathleen Kim as Olympia, and Alan Held as the four villains.
January 9, “Der Rosenkavalier” -- Stellar cast is led by Renée Fleming as the Marschallin and Susan Graham as Octavian. Eric Cutler is the Italian Singer, Kristinn Sigmundsson sings the role of Baron Ochs, and Christine Schäfer is Sophie.
January 16, “Carmen” - The new Carmen, starring Elīna Garanča, will feature Roberto Alagna as the soldier Don José, Barbara Frittoli as Micaëla, and Mariusz Kwiecien as the bullfighter Escamillo.
February 6, “Simon Boccanegra” -- Plácido Domingo makes history by singing the baritone title role of Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra. Adrianne Pieczonka, Marcello Giordani, and James Morris co-star.
March 27, “Hamlet” -- Ambroise Thomas’s Hamlet will be seen in a new production by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser, starring Simon Keenlyside in the title role and Natalie Dessay as Ophélie. With Jennifer Larmore as Gertrude, Toby Spence as Laërtes and James Morris as Claudius.
May 2, “Armimda” -- The season’s final new production features Renée Fleming in Rossini’s bel canto tour de force Armida. Also starring Lawrence Brownlee, Bruce Ford, José Manuel Zapata, Barry Banks, and Kobie van Rensburg. |
Jewish Arts & Film Festival -- Fairfield
Now through November 8, 2009
Featuring music, recitals, dancing, fine art, author events, films and more. Location: Various locations throughout the Fairfield County Information: Nancy Schiffman at 203-487-0941 |
Cirque Mechanics Birdhouse Factory -- Portsmouth
November 6, 2009 to November 7, 2009
The international company of 12 agile and inventive performers are veterans of the Moscow Circus, Cirque du Soleil, the Pickle Family Circus and other world-renowned companies. In the show, they’ll transform The Music Hall stage into a wondrous Birdhouse Factory, complete with uniformed unicyclists and acrobatic assembly lines. Birdhouse Factory is a magical place where the factory workers are acrobats and the machines are circus props, where a contortionist performs on a turntable powered by unicyclists, a trapeze artist flies high, and trampoline artists defy gravity – and all the while circus-goers are enchanted by the laugh-filled story of love, flight, and the quest to build a better birdhouse. Acrobatics. Machines. Theatre. Circus! Location: The Music Hall, 28 Chestsnut Street. Time: November 6 at 8 p.m.; November 7 at 2 p.m.Cost: $42 and $29. Information and tickets: 603-436-2400 or visit www.themusichall.org |
Lipizzaner Stallions --Durham
November 10, 2009
The world-famous Lipizzaner Stallions Dancing White Stallions. More than 26 million people have seen this internationally acclaimed spectacle. The Lipizzaner Stallion has galloped boldly out of the pages of over 400 years of history, and is now preserved as an equestrian work of art, an equine ballet not to be rivaled.
Location: The University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore Center Arena, 128 Main Street. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20-$28, with discounts for children under age 12 and seniors over age 60. Information: http://www.whittemorecenter.com/ |
"As You Like It" -- Manchester
November 12, 2009 to November 14, 2009
Heralded as one of Shakespeare's most endearingly popular comedies, "As You Like It" begins in conflict. Banished to the Forest of Arden by the evil Duke, Rosalind decides to disguise herself to seek out her usurped father. Join the players as they again proudly present one of the Bard's classic comedies. Location: Dana Center, Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive. Time: 7:30 p.m. Information: dana@anselm.edu |
BLiNK! An Evening of Magic -- Portsmouth
November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009
Chipper Lowell with his unusual brand of original laugh-out-loud magic and improv. Joining him is a trio of world-class magical artists: Jade; master magician Christopher Hart; and the mind-boggling illusions of Joe Devlin, the “Matador of Magic.” Side-splitting comedy and mesmerizing and cutting edge wonders galore are seamlessly blended into this fun-filled stage production. All-ages family show on November 27 at 8 p.m.; abbreviated version for children on November 28 at 11 a.m. Location: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street. Cost: $33 and $24 for the evening show and $22 and $17 for the morning show. Information: 603-436-2400 or visit at www.themusichall.org |
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