Events
Music from Our Hands Fine Craft Exhibition -- Concord. NH
January 13, 2012 to February 28, 2012
Time : Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
49 South Main Street
Concord, NH
Admission : Free
January 13, 2012 to February 28, 2012
Time : Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
49 South Main Street
Concord, NH
Admission : Free
Music is the theme for the latest fine craft exhibition on display at the Gallery at The Craft Center and League of NH Craftsmen Headquarters. Music from Our Handsis a multi-media exhibition featuring the work of juried members of the League of NH Craftsmen. The exhibition features two electric guitars, three acoustic guitars, a sterling silver flute, a gourd, whistles, vase percussion, as well as other fine handcrafted pieces that include musical elements. An opening receptionis scheduled for January 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Exhibit open through March 21, 2012.
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Family Mardi Gras Celebration – Dover, NH
February 12, 2012 to February 12, 2012
6 Washington Street
Dover, NH
February 12, 2012 to February 12, 2012
6 Washington Street
Dover, NH
New Hampshire Children's Museum will celebrate the cultural traditions of Mardi Gras. Highlights of the Family Mardi Gras Celebration include live Cajun music by The Fiddling Thomsons, mask making and children's parades through the museum led by Albert the Costumed Alligator. There will also be New Orleans regional foods to sample, and each visitor will receive a strand of colorful Mardi Gras beads to wear and take home.
Time: Noon.
Admission: Activities are free with museum admission.
Information: 603-742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org/cmnh2010/default.aspx
Time: Noon.
Admission: Activities are free with museum admission.
Information: 603-742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org/cmnh2010/default.aspx
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Comedy by David Sedaris -- Plymouth, NH
April 15, 2012 to April 15, 2012
April 15, 2012 to April 15, 2012
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. Sedaris has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album. Location: Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts, 17 High Street.
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $35-$25; seniors, $33-$23; youth, $25-$15.
Information: http://silver.plymouth.edu or call
603-535-2787 or 800-779-3869
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Winter Family Farm Day – Troy, NH
February 27, 2012 to February 27, 2012
Time : 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
The Inn at East Hill Farm 460 Monadnock Street
Troy, NH
Admission : Adults, $25; children, $15. Prices include the day of activities, dinner, tax and tip.
February 27, 2012 to February 27, 2012
Time : 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
The Inn at East Hill Farm 460 Monadnock Street
Troy, NH
Admission : Adults, $25; children, $15. Prices include the day of activities, dinner, tax and tip.
Participate in any or all of the activities: milk the cow, milk the goat, pat the bunnies, candle making in the dining room, make butter with farmer Dave, supervised sledding on the hill, pony rides in the barn (weather permitting),make s'mores at the campfire, arts & crafts in the dining room, pony grooming in the barn. Reservations required.
Phone : 603.242.6495Top of Events
Chocolate Festival – Intervale, NH
February 26, 2012 to February 26, 2012
Time : 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mount Washington Valley Ski touring and Snowshoe Center, 279 NH Route 16-302
Intervale, NH
Admission : $30-$35
February 26, 2012 to February 26, 2012
Time : 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Mount Washington Valley Ski touring and Snowshoe Center, 279 NH Route 16-302
Intervale, NH
Admission : $30-$35
Come to cross country ski, snowshoe, or drive from inn to inn along a 65-kilometer trail network to enjoy the spectacular scenery, warm hospitality, and chocolate treats at stops throughout the network, most located along the trails. Trailside treats served at: 1785 Inn, Adventure Suites, Eastern Inns, The Local Grocer, Old Field House, Riverside Inn B&B, Stonehurst Manor, the Touring Center at Ragged Mountain Equipment, the Whitaker Woods Meeting House, Buttonwood Inn on Mount Surprise, Sugar Shack at 100 Acre Woods. All participants must purchase a 2012 Festival Ticket, which includes a trail pass, chocolate treats, and use of the shuttle. Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the Touring Center anytime.
Information: http://mwvskitouring.org/chocolatefestival.html
Information: http://mwvskitouring.org/chocolatefestival.html
Chili Cookoff – North Conway Village, NH
March 3, 2012 to March 3, 2012
Time : 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
North Conway Village, NH
Admission : Adults, $15; children age 12 and younger, $7.
March 3, 2012 to March 3, 2012
Time : 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
North Conway Village, NH
Admission : Adults, $15; children age 12 and younger, $7.
Businesses throughout North Conway Village will offer everything from Chilly Ski Gear to Chilean wines to make this a spicy event. Tastings for the public are at the Flatbread Company/New England Ski Museum at Eastern Slope Inn, Rafferty’s Restaurant and Pub, and the parking lot of Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center. Tickets and el passaportes for the Chili Cookoff and Chilly Chili Stroll are available at the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce and at participating venues.
Information and tickets: 800-367-3364 or visit www.Mtwashingtonvalley.org.
Information and tickets: 800-367-3364 or visit www.Mtwashingtonvalley.org.
Maple Madness Dinner – Troy, NH
March 4, 2012 to March 4, 2012
Time : 5 p.m.
The Inn at East Hill Farm 460 Monadnock Steet
Troy, NH
Admission : Adults, $22.95; children up to age 15, $12.95 excluding tax & tip
March 4, 2012 to March 4, 2012
Time : 5 p.m.
The Inn at East Hill Farm 460 Monadnock Steet
Troy, NH
Admission : Adults, $22.95; children up to age 15, $12.95 excluding tax & tip
An evening filled with live fiddle music and delicious maple fare of fresh bread, stew, corn fritters, maple walnut chicken, corned beef, vegetables, pudding, cobbler, cream puffs, and more. BYOB. Reservations required.
Phone : 603.242.6495Top of Events
NoteAble Decades -- Concord, NH
February 10, 2012 to February 10, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street
Concord, NH
Admission : $20.
February 10, 2012 to February 10, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street
Concord, NH
Admission : $20.
Noteable decades, New Hampshire’s favorite party band, take you back in time with some of the best songs and music of the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. NotaAble Decades brings fun and excitement to town wherever they play. This incredibly versatile band features a sizzling mix of bass, guitar, keyboard, percussion and a dynamic vocal trio who enjoy singing the songs we all knew and loved. This is just the band to chase away the winter blues.
Information: www.ccanh.com.
Phone : 603-255-1111Information: www.ccanh.com.
Soweto Gospel Choir – Portsmouth, NH
February 13, 2012 to February 13, 2012
Time : 7 p.m.
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH
Admission : $42; $36
February 13, 2012 to February 13, 2012
Time : 7 p.m.
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH
Admission : $42; $36
Direct from South Africa, this awe-inspiring vocal ensemble, performs inspirational tribal, traditional and popular African and Western gospel in eight languages. Earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, a capella and charismatic performances uplift the soul and express their country’s hopes for the future.
Information: 603-436-2400 or visit www.themusichall.org.
Information: 603-436-2400 or visit www.themusichall.org.
Black Violin – Concord, NH
February 16, 2012 to February 16, 2012
Time : 7:30 p.m.
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street
Concord, NH
Admission : Adults, $25; students, $15
February 16, 2012 to February 16, 2012
Time : 7:30 p.m.
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street
Concord, NH
Admission : Adults, $25; students, $15
Hip-hop violin duo Kev Marcus and Wil B use a neo-classical, urban style of violin mixtures, vocals and funk. They gained notoriety when they accompanied Alicia Keys at the 2004 Billboard Awards. Black Violin has shared the bill with such artists as Aerosmith, Linkin Park's Mike Shioda, the Eagles, Stevie Nicks, 50 Cent, Nas, Fabolous, Wu-Tang Clan, and Ciara.
Information: 603-255-1111, online at www.ccanh.com
Information: 603-255-1111, online at www.ccanh.com
Temptations – Portsmouth, NH
March 24, 2012 to March 24, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH
Admission : $52; $44
March 24, 2012 to March 24, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH
Admission : $52; $44
With founding member Otis Williams at the helm, the Temptations take their smooth stepping and flawless presentations of Temps classics to sold out performances around the world – The Way You do the Things You Do, My Girl, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg – they’re all here, reflecting the history of contemporary American pop and the original Motown machine invented by Berry Gordy.
Information: 603-436-2400 or visit www.themusichall.org.
Information: 603-436-2400 or visit www.themusichall.org.
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Mount Washington Summit Overnights and Day Trip – North Conway, NH
January 14, 2012 to April 15, 2012
2779 White Mountain Hwy.
North Conway, NH
Phone : 603-356-2137
January 14, 2012 to April 15, 2012
2779 White Mountain Hwy.
North Conway, NH
Mount Washington Observatory trips offer the exclusive opportunity to experience Mount Washington in winter without a technical mountaineering ascent. Travel to and from the summit is made possible by snow cat transportation, and our famous mountaintop weather station is open as a respite from the legendary alpine extremes. Dates: January 14-15, 28-29, February 3-4, 17-18, April 14-15. Women’s Summit Overnight on March 2-3 and Women’s Day Trip on March 10. Information and registration: www.mountwashington.org/education/edutrips
Winter Fun Triathlon in Whitaker Woods -- North Conway, NH
February 4, 2012 to February 4, 2012
Time : 9 a.m. start
Whitaker Woods Meeting House, 2829 White Mountain Hwy
North Conway, NH
Admission : Entry fee is $25 per person
February 4, 2012 to February 4, 2012
Time : 9 a.m. start
Whitaker Woods Meeting House, 2829 White Mountain Hwy
North Conway, NH
Admission : Entry fee is $25 per person
Cross country ski, mountain bike, and snowshoe. Challenge yourself, your friends, and have fun. The courses will be about 5K each.
Information: http://mwvskitouring.org/WinterTriathlon/
Phone : 603-356-9920Information: http://mwvskitouring.org/WinterTriathlon/
Colebrook Winter Carnival – Colebrook, NH
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Colebrook Country Club, Route 26
Colebrook , NH
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Colebrook Country Club, Route 26
Colebrook , NH
Featured activities are ice carving, bocce tournament, kids box car racing and cribbage tournament. A good snowfall will enable even more events such as snowshoe relay, snow tube relay, dog sledding, and more.
Time: 7 a.m.
Information: 800-698-8939 or visit www.northcountrychamber.org
Time: 7 a.m.
Information: 800-698-8939 or visit www.northcountrychamber.org
Sunday Valentine's Sleigh Rides -- Milton, NH
February 12, 2012 to February 12, 2012
Time : Noon to 3 p.m.
New Hampshire Farm Museum, 1305 White Mountain Hwy / Route 125
Milton, NH
Admission : Adults, $10; children, $5
February 12, 2012 to February 12, 2012
Time : Noon to 3 p.m.
New Hampshire Farm Museum, 1305 White Mountain Hwy / Route 125
Milton, NH
Admission : Adults, $10; children, $5
If there’s snow we’ll have sleigh rides with the team from Belgian Meadows Farm. You can take a sleigh ride through the farm fields with your valentines, warm up in the farmhouse kitchen with hot cocoa and cookies and we’ll have plenty of red paper and doilies for you to make your own valentine to take home. This program depends on proper snow conditions so please check. No reservations necessary.
Information:603-652-7840
Information:603-652-7840
Sno-Deo – Stewartstown, NH
March 2, 2012 to March 3, 2012
Coleman State Park
Stewartstown, NH
March 2, 2012 to March 3, 2012
Coleman State Park
Stewartstown, NH
Thousands of snowmobile enthusiasts will converge on Coleman State Park in Stewartstown to enjoy two days of fun and food at the Swift Diamond Riders SnoDeo, sponsored by the Swift Diamond Riders. Those attending will be able to check out next year's line of snowmobiles by taking demo rides; visit the Antique Snowmobile Museum and warming hut that supplies food, heat and sells clothing. Also included are a Two-track Radar Run and a Hummer Expo.
Time: 9 a.m.
Information: 800-698-8939 or visit www.northcountrychamber.org
Time: 9 a.m.
Information: 800-698-8939 or visit www.northcountrychamber.org
Spring Splash -- North Conway, NH
March 24, 2012 to March 24, 2012
Time : Noon-4 p.m.
Cranmore Mountain, 1 Skimobile Road
North Conway, NH
Admission : Free with a lift ticket
March 24, 2012 to March 24, 2012
Time : Noon-4 p.m.
Cranmore Mountain, 1 Skimobile Road
North Conway, NH
Admission : Free with a lift ticket
Skiers and riders will have a chance to see how far they can make it across the slush pool. Registration is free with a lift ticket or season pass. Participants under 18 must have parent or guardian signature.
Information: www.cranmore.com.
Phone : 603-356-5544Information: www.cranmore.com.
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The Red Carpet Night at the Oscars Event -- Concord, NH
February 26, 2012 to February 26, 2012
Time : 6:30 p..m to midnight
11 South Main Street
Concord, NH 03301
Admission : $70 to $90
February 26, 2012 to February 26, 2012
Time : 6:30 p..m to midnight
11 South Main Street
Concord, NH 03301
Admission : $70 to $90
Walk the red carpet and come watch the stars shine at Red River Theatres! Celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night in your best attire, and enjoy a fun evening of great food, music, and more. See the Academy Awards Presentation live on our screens. All proceeds from the event will benefit community and educational programming at Red River Theatres.
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Cirque Mechanics – Portsmouth, NH
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : 4 and 8 p.m.
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : 4 and 8 p.m.
The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH
The Las Vegas-based company, which has received rave reviews since it was launched by Cirque du Soleil veteran Chris Lashua in 2004, has become known for its innovative, multi-layered, and whimsical productions that explore the relationship between people and machines.
Information: 603-436-2400 or visit www.themusichall.org.
Information: 603-436-2400 or visit www.themusichall.org.
“I’ve Got a Little Twist” with the Gilbert & Sullivan Players -- Concord , NH
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street
Concord, NH
Admission : Free of charge; tickets need to be reserved to ensure seating.
February 11, 2012 to February 11, 2012
Time : 8 p.m.
Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main Street
Concord, NH
Admission : Free of charge; tickets need to be reserved to ensure seating.
It’s where "The Mikado" meets "The Music Man." Where the HMS Pinafore sets sail for Brigadoon. Where "The Pirates of Penzance" take shore leave "On the Town." It’s I’ve Got a Little Twist-a one-of-a-kind show that proves the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire is as fun, fresh, and full-of-life as, well, three little maids from school! See for yourself as New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players celebrates the legacy of Gilbert & Sullivan in American musical theater, featuring favorites from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Bernstein, Sondheim, Lerner & Lowe, Meredith Willson, and Jerry Herman. Life is a cabaret and so is this show-and as we all know, it’s always more entertaining when you add a little twist.
Information and tickets: 603-225-1111 or visit www.ccanh.com
Information and tickets: 603-225-1111 or visit www.ccanh.com
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Cranapolooza -- North Conway, NH
December 28, 2011 to March 31, 2012
Time : 2-9 p.m.
Cranmore Mountain, 1 Skimobile
North Conway, NH
Phone : 603-356-5544
December 28, 2011 to March 31, 2012
Time : 2-9 p.m.
Cranmore Mountain, 1 Skimobile
North Conway, NH
Every Saturday afternoon from December through March, guests can enjoy a variety of fun family events throughout the resort in addition to snow tubing, mountain coaster, giant swing and Indoor Adventure Zone operations. Cranapalooza also takes place on Wednesday, December 28 and Wednesday, February 22. As guests finish up a day of skiing and riding, they can enjoy activities like fireworks on select dates, games with C-More, magicians and puppets, face painting, hypnotists, live entertainment, hot chocolate and s'mores around the fire pit and Après Ski with live music in Zip's Pub.
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