What's Happening: Events
June 01 - September 01, 2008 Peterborough Players Exhibit: Peterborough Players Exhibit at the Peterborough Historical Society.
Town: Peterborough
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Contact: Peterborough Players
Phone: (603) 924-9344
Website: http://www.peterboroughplayers.org Location: Grove Street
Peterborough
NH, 03458
June 09 - July 28, 2008 Sight-Singing Classes - Music Literacy Workshops: Instructor August Watters, Associate Professor, Berklee College of Music; Mariposa Museum.
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Town: Peterborough
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This series of weekly sight-singing work shops builds on an old New England tradition: Singing schools are designed to help singers mentally "hear" written music. Singers with fluent sight-singing skills are better able to envision the sounds of written music, relying less on memorization and singing with greater accuracy and confidence. Series 1 is 2 Mondays, June 9 & 16. Series 2 is 5 Mondays, June 23 & 30 and July 14, 21 & 28. Cost for Series 1, $45, Series 2, $115. Register at Mariposa Museum by calling 924-4555.
Sponsor: Mariposa Museum
Contact: August Watters
Phone: (603) 924-4555
Contact Email: awatters@berklee.edu Location: Mariposa Museum
26 Main Street
Peterborough
NH, 03458
June 19 - August 24, 2008 New England Quilt Museum...: Collestors Choice: Late 19th Century Vibrations-Quilts from the Pilgrim/Roy Collection.
Time: 10am-4pm, Tues-Sat; 12-4pm, Sun
Town: Lowell
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On june 21 at 1:00pm there will be a lecture with Gerald Roy about the pieces he selected from the Pilgrim/Roy Collection that make up the exhibit. Lecture is free with museum admission of $5/$4 seniors.
Contact: New England Quilt Museum
Phone: (978) 452-4207
Website: http://www.nequiltmuseum.org Location: 18 Shattuck Street
Lowell
MA
June 23 - July 28, 2008 Series 2: Sight-Singing Workshops at Mariposa: Taught by August Waters, Associate Professor of Ear Training at Berklee College of Music, Boston.
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Town: Peterborough
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This 5 session series of weekly sight-singing workshops (June 23, 30, July 14, 21 & 28) builds on an old New England tradition: Singing schools are designed to help singers mentally "hear" written music. Rather than recognizing music by note, singers with fluent sight-singing skills are able to envision the sounds of written music, enabling them to sing with better accuracy and confidence. The cost of Series 2 is $115.00. Register at the Mariposa by stopping by, calling, or visiting their website.
Contact: Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center
Phone: (603) 924-4555
Contact Email: info@mariposamuseum.org Website: http://www.mariposamuseum.org Location: 26 Main Street
Peterborough
NH, 03458
June 27 - December 31, 2008 Scouts Welcome, earn your badge: Scouts earn your ceramic badge with us
Time: 11 am - 7:00om
Town: Peterborough
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Scouts Welcome
Blue Moon Soaps and Pottery welcomes all area scouts! Come in and earn your ceramic merit badge while having a great time.
We offer a scouts package that includes 1 1/2 hours of studio time, a piece of pottery, glazes and firing. And because we know the importance of your badge, out well trained staff will make a presentation on the various facets of the ceramic process.
The presentation will cover molds, pouring of molds, glazes and under glazes and various firing techniques.
Price: $14.00 per scout. Blue Moon Soaps and Pottery will notify the scout leader when the pieces are ready for pickup (approx. 1 week).
Sponsor: Blue Moon Soaps and Pottery
Contact: Linda DuBreuil/ Rick little
Phone: (603) 924-2583
Contact Email: bluemoonsoaps@gmail.com Website: http://www.bluemoonsoapsandpottery.com Location: 40 MAin Street
Under Steeles
Peterborough
NH, 03458
June 27 - July 26, 2008 "Hansel and Gretel" at Peterborough Players: A Fairy Tale by Marjorie Sokoloff
Town: Peterborough
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A Second Company production...Who could resist a house made of candy? Hansel and Gretel take a bite (or two) in this reworked fairy tale, but a few fresh surprises are in store for thr siblings. In what is now an annual tradition, the Second Company will bring this story to life and help create family memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. Please call for dates, show times and prices.
Sponsor: Kingsbury Corp & Staff Development for Educators
Contact: Peterborough Players
Phone: (603) 924-7585
Website: http://www.peterboroughplayers.org Location: 55 Hadley Road
Peterborough
NH, 03458
June 30 - July 04, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Nature Art Camp": Nature Art Camp, for ages 5-7.
Time: 9am-noon
Town: Peterborough
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Be most creative using all nature materials, beach glass ans drift wood, coconut fiber, tree bark and mushrooms, dry flowers and leaves, shells, colored sand, handmade paper, clay, make collages, mobiles, art folder, tooth fairy box, paint a t-shirt and apron. Have a fun GREEN week.
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
June 30 - July 04, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Drawing and Coloring": Drawing and Coloring, for ages 6-10
Time: 1-4pm
Town: Peterborough
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Want to get better at drawing? This is for you! Improve your skills with lots of fast exercises, learn basic techniques and tricks to become good at it. Draw faces, people, animals, objects, fruits, houses, imaginary landscapes, use water coloring pencils, oil and soft pastels, charcoal, and 100 color markers. You will love it!
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 01 - August 31, 2008 "Piecing Together Our Quilting Past & Present": Exhibit of antique & contemporary quilts at the Wyman Tavern Museum, Keene.
Time: 11am-4pm
Town: Keene
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Put on in collaboration between the Cheshire quilters Guild and the Historical Society of Cheshire County. Each room of the tavern will feature a different quilting technique. Quilts shown will be a mix of works from the Historical Society's archives and contemporary ones made by members of the Cheshire Guild. Displays and posters will explain the quilting techniques. Thurs-Sat 11am-4pm and by appointment.
Contact: Historical Society of Cheshire County
Phone: (603) 352-1895
Website: http://www.hsccnh Location: Wyman Tavern Museum
338 Main Street
Keene
NH
July 02 - 13, 2008 "Stones in His Pockets" at Peterborough Players: A Comedy by Marie Jones
Town: Peterborough
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This play premiered in Belfast, Northern Ireland and was a runway hit in London, where it won Best comedy awards fron The Evening Standard and the Oliver Award Committee. Set in a small village in rural Ireland where a major Hollywood studio is making a megahit film, the play centers on two down and out Irishmen, happy to be making 40 pounds a day as extras. two versatile actors portray a whole cast of characters. Please call for times and prices.
Sponsor: Northern Bus Sales
Contact: Peterborough Players
Phone: (603) 924-7585
Website: http://www.peterboroughplayers.org Location: 55 Hadley Road
Peterborough
NH, 02458
July 03 - December 26, 2008 GIRLS NIGHT OUT: GIRLS NIGHT OUT at The Blue Moon, What Happens Here Stays Here!
Time: 5:00 Pm - &;30 pm
Town: Peterborough
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*Girls Night Out* every Thursday night from 5-7:30pm. Half price studio fee and you can bring the beverage of your choice and dinner. Come alone and meet new people or bring a friend and have a blast. Our Goal is simple - to create a fun, relaxing environment where the artist within everyone can emerge.
Sponsor: Blue Mon Soaps and Pottery
Contact: Linda DuBreuil / Rick Little
Phone: (603) 924-2583
Contact Email: bluemoonsoaps@gmail.com Website: http://www.bluemoonsoapsandpottery.com Location: 40 Main Street
Under Steeles
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 04, 2008 First Friday Events: Visit many town merchants and enjoy special sales events and festivities.
Town: Peterborough
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Peterborough Historical Society 82nd Annual Flag Raising Ceremony, 10 am on July 4th. Featured speakers MacDowell Colony poet Bill Zavatsky and Peterborough Players actor Michael Page; museum opened til noon with free admission. Open House at Peterborough Fire Dept, 5:30-8pm, dunk tank, bouncy house, Aquarius #1 Fire Museum tour, touch a truck, summer safety info, games, hotdogs, popcorn, drinks. Joseph's Coat closed Friday, but 20% off all clothing the entire month of July, 25% off if you mention this announcement. 20% off all Kilim Rugs at Tribals, Rugs by Hand. 20% off all canvas at Peterborough Art Academy. Launch Art will hold an exhibition of works from 5 2008 graduates of NH Institute of Art upstairs at Nonie's, with an artist's reception Sat. July 5, 5-9pm. Intermezzo offers both Fri & Sat, All You Can Eat Peterborough Player's Buffet upstairs in the Gallery, wed & Thurs offering a buy a dinner and get a free movie pass to the Peterborough Community Theatre.
Sponsor: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (603) 924-7234
Contact Email: info@peterboroughchamber.com Website: http://www.peterboroughchamber.com Location: various
Peterborough
NH
July 05, 2008 Fireworks in Peterborough: Annual Fireworks Display by Atlas
Time: Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
Town: Peterborough
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With acres of wide open fields, the location gives spectators an up-close-and-personal connection with the amazing pyrotechnic display by Atlas PyroVision. Over the years, this Chamber event has become an outing for the entire family, with concession stands serving hamburgers, hotdogs, and soft drinks. The well-known local band, Dave and the Daddy O’s, will be there to entertain audiences prior to the display.
This event is made possible again this year due to the generous donation from The Petersons, Inc., Real Estate firm.
Admission is only $2 per head, with no family paying more than $10. Parking is free. Gates open at 6 PM, and the fireworks display will begin at dusk. Because the event is held on school property, no alcohol, tobacco products, firearms, sparklers, or pets are allowed.
Sponsor: The Peterson's Real Estate
Contact: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (603) 924-7234
Contact Email: info@peterboroughchamber.com Website: http://peterboroughchamber.com Location: ConVal Athletic Fields
Route 202 North
Peterborough
NH
July 06, 2008 Monadnock Lyceum Series: With Taylor Morris, retired professor (FPU), "Education: Walk of a Lifetime".
Time: 11am
Town: Peterborough
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July 07 - 11, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Jewelry and Beads": Jewelry and Beads, for ages 6-11
Time: 9am-noon
Town: Peterborough
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Create the most artistic jewelry box you can imagine and fill it with chokers, necklaces, pins and pendants, earrings, bracelets, miniature frames, wire jewelry, lots of glass beads, pearls, rhinestones, jewels galore, mini jewelry boxes, mirrors and watch the making of glass beads.
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 07 - 11, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Recycled Art": Recycled Art, for ages 7-12.
Time: 1-4pm
Town: Peterborough
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Join the new craze in recycling everything you can get your hands on, tin, plastic, glass, wood, metal, found objects from the recycling center, findings of all sizes and materials. We will cut, glue, paint, make and build the most interesting and craziest things. Only your imagination can stop you!
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 07 - 11, 2008 Digital Photo Editing I at Sharon Arts: With Gyakyi Bonsu-Anane
Time: 6-9pm
Town: Sharon
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If you like to take digital photos but don't always have the best results, this class is for you. Learn the basics of color correction, cropping and sharpening; learn about layers, using masks, how to set up programs to create quality prints, and more. Member $120, non member $140.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 07, 2008 "Village Harmony": Led by Larry Gorden, Suzannah Park and Marytha Paffrath.
Time: 7:30pm
Town: Peterborough
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25 bold and talanted teenage singers and musicians present thrilling harmony singing traditions from throughout the world. Appalachian harmonies, shape-note singing, Bulgarian village songs, Renaissance motets, African drumming. Suggested admission $10/$5 for students and seniors. For more infornmation please call 899-3249.
Contact: Peterborough Unitarian Church
Phone: (603) 924-6245.
Website: http://www.villageharmony.org Location: Peterborough Unitarian Church
Main Street
Peterborough
NH
July 07, 2008 33rd Antique Show and Sale: To benefit the Fitzwilliam Historical Society.
Time: 9am-3pm rain or shine
Town: Fitzwilliam
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Over 55 dealers, special museum exhibit " The Blake Family of Fitzwilliam", refreshments available. Admission is $4.00, or $3.50 with ad or card.
Contact: Fitzwilliam Historical Society
Phone: (603) 585-7742
Contact Email: fitzh@peoplepc.com Location: On the Fitzwilliam Common, near Rts. 12 & 119
Fitzwilliam
NH
July 07, 2008 Argentine Tango Classes: Beginners welcome...No partners needed...
Time: 6:30-8:30
Town: Keene / Peterborough
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Monday nights starting on July 7th at the EF LANE HOTEL, 30 MAIN STREET, KEENE...Wednesday nights starting on July 9th at the MARIPOSA MUSEUM & WORLD CULTURE CENTER, 26 MAIN STREET, PETERBOROUGH. Prepaid pre-registration is $100 for eight weeks, $95 for senior citizens & full time students.
Contact: Judith Schwartz
Phone: (603) 357-9919
Contact Email: judithanh@gmail.com Location: EF Lane Hotel / Mariposa Museum
Keene / Peterborough
NH
July 08, 2008 Foot Care Clinic: A nurse will be on hand to offer basic footcare.
Time: 1-3pm
Town: Peterborough
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Open to residents of all area towns. Appointments are necessary and there is a $20 charge for footcare services. Toll free number 1-800-541-4145.
Sponsor: Home Healthcre, Hospice & Community Svcs.
Contact: Susan Ashworth
Phone: (603) 352-2253
Website: http://www.HCServices.org Location: Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Svcs.
Community Lane
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 09, 2008 Leslie Amper, Piano Recital Series: Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series
Time: 8pm
Town: Peterborough
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The Sound of Color - Debussy and the Visual Arts. A chance to see, hear, and ponder the ties between musical and visual impressionism, with performances by Ms. Amper and diccussion by art historian Ann Allen. For ticket prices and more infornmation, please call Monadnock Music or visit their website.
Sponsor: Monadnock Music
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Streets
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 09, 2008 Bristol Lions Club Golf Tournament: Proceeds to benefit Bristol Community Services and SightFirst II.
Time: 8am
Town: Ashland
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The Bristol Lions Club is pleased to announce that they will be hosting their Golf Tournament, for enjoyment and as a fundraiser. Prizes for Hole in One (Car from Meredith Ford), Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Team Prizes, Straightest Drive, and Putting Contest. Special Raffle for replica of Tiger Woods Tournament Golf Bag, signed by Tiger Woods. For raffle tickets, send $10 made out to Bristol Lions with a self addressed stamped envelope, and send to Bristol Lions, Everett Begor, 205 Groton Road, Hebron NH, 03241. There will only be 600 tickets sold. For info, entry forms and Hole Sponsors or Tournament Sponsors, please call or email.
Sponsor: Bristol Lions Club
Contact: Everett Begor
Phone: (603) 744-3335
Contact Email: littletown@metrocast.net Location: White Mountain Country Club
1 Country Cabin Lane
Ashland
NH
July 10 - August 28, 2008 Ceremics at Sharon Arts: With Janet Duchesneau and James Mitschmyer
Town: Sharon
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For students of all levels. students will be encouraged to experiment with clay, develop new skills, and learn to communicate creatively in clay. Discussions on many techniques and demonstrations throughout. Lab/Materials $52, includes first bag of clay. Member $230, non member $255.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 10 - 13, 2008 Hillsborough Balloon Festival & Fair: A wonderful fun-filled time for all!!
Town: Hillsborough
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As well as a spectacular selection of piloted balloons, enjoy horse pulls, 4x4 truck and tractor pulls, mud bog pull, 5K road race, artists fair, regional performing artists, and the Hometown Parade on Sunday. Flights over the beautiful Monadnock Region are available to the general public along with tethered flights for those more cautious. The Saturday night fireworks extravaganza is one of the premier fireworks displays in all of New Hampshire. Go for the weekend and also stay at one of Hillsborough's charming b&b inns, and explore the town's many small attractions. For more details please call or visit their website.
Sponsor: Hillsborough Civic Organization
Contact: Hillsborough Civic Organization
Phone: (603) 464-0377
Contact Email: hillsboroballoonfest@tds.net Website: http://www.balloonfestival.org Location: Grimes Field
Hillsborough
NH, 03244
July 12 - 26, 2008 Saturday Kids Camp: Saturday Kids Craft Camp
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00am
Town: Peterborough
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Saturday Morning Kids Craft Camp Schedule:
July 12th Tropical Birdhouse
July 19th Wooden Keepsake Box
July 26th Ceramic Breakfast Plate
All kids camp classes are held Saturday mornings from 9am-11am with a cost of $20.00 per child, all materials included.
Classes must be prepaid to secure your childs space in the
Sponsor: Blue Moon Soaps and Pottery
Contact: Linda DuBreuil / Rick Little
Phone: (603) 924-2583
Contact Email: bluemoonsoaps@gmail.com Website: http://www.bluemoonsoapsandpottery.com Location: 40 MAin Street
Under Steeles
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 12 - 13, 2008 Glass Bead: Improving Skills & Techniques: With Kristina Logan.....
Time: 10am-5pm
Town: Sharon
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This workshop is designed for confident advanced beginners as well as more advanced students looking to improve their bead making skills. A broad spectrum of techniques will be explained and demonstrated such as: various surface decorations, clear casing, lattichino, building simple murrine, working large beads, and troubleshooting common mistakes and difficulties. Materials fee $45. Members $145, non members $165.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 12 - 13, 2008 Realistic Oil Outdoors at Sharon Arts: With Alex Farquharson
Time: 10am-4pm
Town: Sharon
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No matter how you eventually work, the experience of painting directly from and in nature is the only way to get a firsthand feel for the landscape and sky. We will work from one lush outdoor location for our two days with a goal of one finished painting or a series of simple studies. Members $160, nonmembers $190.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 12, 2008 First Annual Poker Run -- Jaffrey Chamber: Portion of Proceeds to benefit the Marty Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Time: 9:30 a.m. Registration
Town: Rindge
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A 100+ mile scenic ride through beautiful Cheshire County with planned stops along the way where you will receive cards to build the best poker hand. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at NH Moto Sports, 15 Sears Drive, Rindge (off Rte. 202). The ride will end at the Monadnock Rod & Gun Club. Riders: $20, Passengers $10, includes lunch at final stop. Prizes awarded for best hand, worst hand, more!
Sponsor: Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (603) 532-4549
Contact Email: info@jaffreychamber.com Location: NH Moto Sports
15 Sears Drive
Rindge
NH
July 12, 2008 Serenades, with James Bolle, conductor: Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series
Time: 8pm
Town: Peterborough
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Mozart: Wind Serenade in c minor K. 388; Stravinsky: Dumbarton Oaks Concerto. Debussy: Danse sacree et danse profane for harp and strings, with Stacey Shames, harp; Brahams: Serenade in A, Op. 16. For ticket prices and more information, please call Monadnock Music or visit their website.
Sponsor: Monadnock Music
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Streets
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 12, 2008 Observational Drawing at Sharon Arts: The Lines of Nature, with Robert Seaman
Time: 10am-4pm
Town: Sharon
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The hand draws what the eye sees - or so we intend. Join us for a day of skill sharpening and outdoor observation as we let nature inspire us. Students may work in whatever drawing medium they feel most comfortable with. All levels of experience welcome. member $80, nonmember $95.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 12, 2008 Weave a Recycled Tote Bag at Sharon Arts: With Connie Gray.......
Time: 10am-4pm
Town: Sharon
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We all have them: ribbon strips, leftover fabric, and countless plastic grocery bags. Let's turn our waste into wearable "rag" accessories. Materials fee $10, payable to instructor. Member $80, non member $95.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 13, 2008 Borromeo String Quartet: Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series
Time: 4pm
Town: Peterborough
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Schumann: String Quartet in a minor, Op. 41 No. 1; Bartok: 3rd String Quartet; Bruckner: String Quintet in F, with Jonathan Bagg, viola. For ticket prices and more infornmation please call Monadnock Music, or visit their website.
Sponsor: Monadnock Music
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Streets
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 13, 2008 Monadnock Lyceum Series: With George Bruno, lawyer & former ambassador, immigration: "Did the Pilgrims Need Visas?"
Time: 11am
Town: Peterborough
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July 14 - 18, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Lost Civilizations": Lost Civilizations, for ages 6-11
Time: 9am-noon
Town: Peterborough
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Learn about the Egyptians, romans, Greeks, Aztecs, draw, color, build and paint interesting projects. Egyptian golden mummy and pyramid, Roman coliseum, Greek temples and gods, Aztek golden mask, great wall of China, etc. Very educational.
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 14 - 18, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Mixed Media": Mixed Media, for ages 6-11
Time: 1-4 pm
Town: Peterborough
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Unbelievable projects mixing different art media together, make 3-D paintings, use glass, metal, slate, colored sand and wood to paint and make collages, carve soap and clay, plaster candy, magnets, wood sculptures and decorate a giant treasure box.
Sponsor: Peterborough Art academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 14 - 18, 2008 Digital Bootcamp at Sharon Arts: With Gyakyi Bonsu-Anane
Time: 6-9pm
Town: Sharon
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Do you have images that you would like to work on, but need a refresher on how to get Photoshop to do what you want it to? This course is dictated mostly by your questions, image editing problems, and interests as we work together to bring your artistry and imagination into focus. Member, $120, non member $140.
Contact: Sharon Arts Cehool of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 16 - 27, 2008 "Private Lives" at Peterborough Players: A Comedy by Noel Coward
Town: Peterborough
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A classic comedy of bad manners, dry humor and quicksilver sparring that is both daringly hilarious and elegantly sexy, "Private Lives" is widely considered Coward's greatest comedy. The action concerns a divorced couple, Amanda and Elyot, both recently remarried, who accidently book adjoining suites at the same hotel for their honeymoons.
Sponsor: C&S Wholesale Grocers
Contact: Peterborough Players
Phone: (603) 924-7585
Website: http://www.peterboroughplayers.org Location: 55 Hadley Road
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 17, 2008 Full Moon Walk: Back by popular demand, A.J. Dupere will lead a walk through Shieling Forest.
Time: 6-8pm
Town: Peterborough
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Mr. Dupere will discuss the multiple uses of the forest and the delicate balance needed to serve a diverse public interest. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring a small flashlight. Cost is $5. Pre registretio is required so that handouts and supplies are available.
Sponsor: Shieling Forest
Contact: Urban Forestry Center, Portsmouth, NH
Phone: (603) 431-6774
Location: 395 Old Street Road
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 17, 2008 The Night of 1,000 Cupcakes!: Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to eat free cupcakes.
Time: 6-8:30pm
Town: Jaffrey
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Last year our cupcakes runneth over with 2,428 brilliant little cakes. This year we expect over 3,000 edible masterpieces! With Bluegrass music by The Birchbenders, art exhibitions, and wine and punch to accompany some of the most beautiful cupcakes you'll ever see, and eat. Following Cupcakes! the Park Theatre presents Girl Crazy starring Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney, inside, 8:30-10pm. Everyone is invited and admission is free.
Sponsor: The Jaffrey Civic Center
Contact: Jaffrey Civic Center
Phone: (603) 532-6527
Contact Email: jaffreycntr@aol.com Website: http://www.jaffreyciviccenter.com Location: On the Civic Center Lawn
40 Main Street
Jaffrey
NH
July 18 - 20, 2008 Denman Thompson's "The Old Homestead": Swanzey Players present the 67th Revival of Denman Thompson's The Old Homestead.
Town: Swanzey
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July 18, 2008 Monadnock Community Hospital Benefit Concert: Join in a great evening of fun and entertainment, benefiting a wonderful cause.
Time: 7:30pm
Town: Peterborough
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Danny Quinn will be performing a mixture of Irish and American Folk music, with opening act Amber Whitney, a local lyric soprano, accompanied by Heidi Kemerer, performing Celtic and uplifting songs of yesteryear and today. Tickets can be purchased at Steeles and the Toadstool Bookstore. Admission donation is $10 for adults, $15 for families, $5 for students and seniors not entering as part of a family. Children accompanied by a parent are admitted free of charge.
Contact: Audry White
Phone: (603) 924-4692
Location: Peterborough Town House
Grove Street
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 19, 2008 Birth of the Modern: Monadonck Music Peterborough Town House Series
Time: 8pm
Town: Peterborough
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Four brilliant episodes from the brief but momentous era in which musical romanticism turned the sharp corner toward modernism. For ticket prices and more infornmation please call Monadnock Music or visit their website.
Sponsor: Monadnock Music
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Streets
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 19, 2008 Linda's Closet Women & Girls 5K Run/Walk: Proceeds to benefit Linda's Closet, a clothing resource for women.
Town: Nelson
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7:15-8:15am, registration/check-in; 8:30am, race; 9:45, awards. There will be a raffle for walking participants. You must be present to win. $15 per participant on or before July 3rd, $25 after. Family Walk is $10 per participant on or before July 3rd, $20 after. Please call Linda's Closet or visit their website for more infornmation.
Contact: Linda's Closet
Phone: (603) 357-1015
Website: http://www.lindascloset.org Location: Nelson School
Granite Lake Road
Nelson
NH
July 20, 2008 Reiko Aizawa, Piano Recital Series: Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series
Time: 4pm
Town: Peterborough
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Mozart: Rondo in D Major, K. 485; Takemitsu: Rain Tree Sketch II; Chopin: Bolero, Op. 19; Messiaen: Preludes. For ticket prices and more infornmation please call Monadnock Music or visit their website.
Sponsor: Monadnock Music
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Streets
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 20, 2008 Monadnock Lyceum Series: With Bill McKibben, author/environmentalist, "The Most Important Number on Earth"
Time: 11am
Town: Peterborough
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July 21 - 25, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Masks": Masks, for ages 6 to 11.
Time: 9am-noon
Town: Peterborough
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The greatest camp! Paint and decorate face masks of paper pulp and paper mache, half size masks, make animal heads with plaster wrap, pour plaster into face molds. Create wire mesh faces, ad dimentional paint, jewels, glass stones, shells, seeds, feathers.
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 21 - 25, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Arts and Crafts": Arts and Crafts, for ages 6-11
Time: 1-4pm
Town: Peterborough
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Paint and decorate plates, mugs, vases, suncatchers, art collages of slate, frames, glass painting, shadow boxes, jewelry, marbleize paper, stencil, decoupage, paint on leaves and gourds, print and use jewels, puffy decorations, colored beach glass and stones, make mini art books and photo album.
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 21 - 25, 2008 Painting in Watercolor at Sharon Arts: With Evelien Bachrach Seeger
Time: 9am-12pm / 12:30pm-3:30pm
Town: Sharon
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This class is for both beginning and experienced watercolorists. Working on painting the landscape through photographs as well as still life arrangements, the emphesis will be on composition, color values, and technique. weather permitting, many classes will be held outside and on location where we can experience watercolor en plein air. demonstrations, individual instruction, and group critiques. all levels welcome. Members $160, nonmembers $190.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 22 - August 26, 2008 Jewelry Making at Sharon Arts: With Joy Raskin......
Time: 10am-1pm
Town: Sharon
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Students will explore basic fabrication and finishing techniques for metal jewelry including piercing, sawing, forming, soldering, basic stone setting, and polishing. All skill levels welcome. Materials fee $45. Members $145, non members $165.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 22 - August 26, 2008 Metalsmithing at Sharon Arts: With Joy Raskin.......
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Town: Sharon
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Metalsmithing is an ancient craft, going back more than 5000 years. In this class, we'll shape copper and brass sheets into bowls, boxes and simple utensils with hammering techniques. A willingness to pound metal, use a highheat torch, and maybe earplugs, are all that are needed. Note: If you have hand, wrist, or arm problems, this strenuous class can aggravate old injuries. Materials fee $60. Member $150, non member $175.
Contact: Sharon Arts school of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 25 - 27, 2008 Maine Quilts 31st Annual Show & Conference: Special Event: Champagne Preview Thursday' July 24, 7-9pm.
Time: Fri/Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Town: Augusta
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Admission is $8 daily or $15 multi day; children under 12 are free with a paid adult; $7 for groups of 30 or more with advance registration.
Sponsor: Pine Tree Quilters Guild
Contact: Maine Quilts
Contact Email: info@mainequilts.org Website: http://www.mainequilts.org Location: Augusta Civic Center
76 community Drive
Augusta
ME
July 26 - 27, 2008 Green Mountain Antiques Show: 11th Annual Midsummer Show in Vermont.
Time: 10am-5pm, Sat, 10am-4pm, Sun
Town: Woodstock
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57 Quality Dealers offering Folk Art to Formal. Admission $7, $6 with card or ad. Delicious lunch.
Sponsor: Fraser, Pill, Stahura, Dunn
Contact: Fraser, Pill, Stahura, Dunn
Phone: (802) 484-5942
Location: Union Arena Community Cntr., Woodstock HS Campus
Route 4
Woodstock
VT
July 26, 2008 Ancient Voices / Quartet for the End of Time: Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series
Time: 8pm, with pre concert at 5pm
Town: Peterborough
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Pre-concert, Quartet for the End of Time, Oliver Messiaen's masterpiece, performed in honor of his 100th birthday; followed by Ancient Voices.This year's version of the Kitchen Sink Concert Focuses on music rooted deeply in an ancient culture and in the natural world: Rahim Al-haj performs his original oud compositions; flute virtuoso David Weiss plays traditional Celtic music; modern voices Crumb, Messiaen and Vali weave some of these ancient strands into their music. For ticket prices and more infornmation please call Monadnock Music or visit their website.
Sponsor: Monadnock Music
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Streets
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 26, 2008 Plowshare Farm Summer Party & Celebration: Plowshare Farm warmly invites you to their 21st Annual Summer Party & Celebration of Community.
Time: 3:30-7:30pm, rain or shine
Town: Greenfield
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Family Fun! Live music with Tattoo! Cookout, bring a potluck side dish/salad if you wish, they will provide the rest.
Sponsor: Plowshare Farm
Contact: Plowshare Farm
Phone: (603) 547-2547
Website: http://www.plowsharefarm.org Location: 24 Whitney Road
Greenfield
NH, 03047
July 26, 2008 Digital Camera Basics: With Gyakyi Bonsu-Anane
Time: 10am-4pm
Town: Sharon
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This workshop will provide you with insight into the world of digital photography, as well as explore the features of a digital camera. Discussions on cameras and their varying functions, appropriate equipment, and software, as well as how digital compares to film. member $80, non member $95.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 26, 2008 Bracelets, Bangles & Cuffs at Sharon Arts: With Joy Raskin.........
Time: 10am-3pm
Town: Sharon
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In this one day workshop, we will make one of a kind cuff bracelets, slip on bangles and other wrist wear using just sheet metal and wire. We will learn to hammer, texture, twist, shape, solder and polish our materials and transform simple metals into wearable pieces. Participants should expect to complete two pieces during the workshop. Lab/materials fee $35. Members $75, non members $90.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 26, 2008 Watercolor 101 at Sharon Arts: With Marty Kelley...
Time: 10am-4pm
Town: Sharon
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Watercolor seems scary, doesn't it? But still, you want to try it, don't you? Ofcourse you do, and here is your chance!Join watercolor artist and illustrator Marty Kelley for this fun and unintimidating look at watercolor. In this workshop, designed for the absolute beginner, you'll learn the foundations of this exciting medium. Member $80, non member $95.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 27 - 30, 2008 Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series: Konstantin Lifschitz, piano recital series
Time: 3pm
Town: Peterborough
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Bach: English Suite No. 5, Franke: Pieces for Piano, Scriabin: Sonata No. 8, Chopin: 12 Etudes Op. 25. Please call Monadnock Music or visit their website for more infornmation.
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Contact Email: boxoffice@monadnock.org Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Streets
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 27, 2008 Culture of the Matryoshka & Painting Workshop: 2:00Presentation and dance on Matryoshka. 3:00 Matryoshka Painting Workshop with Marina Fuller
Time: Presentation 2:00 Workshop 3:00
Town: Peterborough
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Russian historian and educator, Marina Fuller will present a program on the history of Matryoshka including song and dance. At 3:00 she will teach a Matryoshka (nesting dolls) painting workshop.
Sponsor: Mariposa Museum
Contact: Mose Olenik
Phone: (603) 924-4555
Contact Email: info@mariposamuseum.ort Website: http://www.mariposamuseum.org Location: Mariposa Museum
26 Main Street
Peterborough
NH, NH
July 27, 2008 Monadnock Lyceum Series: Jon Gould, writer & former pro musician, "The Beatles in 1968: Popular Music in Times of Trouble"
Time: 11am
Town: Peterborough
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July 28 - August 01, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Drawing with Fun": Drawing with Fun, for ages 6-11
Time: 9am-noon
Town: Peterborough
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Improve your drawing skills in a fun and easy way, learn about proportions and shading to make your drawings look realistic, start with shapes, fruits, objects, animals, faces, fairies, castles and dragons, learn all the tricks you need to know, some perspective and outdoor drawing in the park. Lots of fun!
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 28 - August 01, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Manga Madness": Manga Madness, for ages 7-14.
Time: 1-4pm
Town: Peterborough
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Join this amazing camp and become an expert in one week, no experience necessasary, learn to draw all the faces of this cartoon characters, expressions, figures, action movements, their surroundings, also use pen and markers. Each student will get their own Manga drawing pad.
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 28 - August 01, 2008 Photographing Your Art or Craft for Publication: With Rhonda MacLeod.....
Time: 10am-2pm
Town: Sharon
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Learn about the basic staging and "do it at home" lighting techniques that will enable you to take stunning photos of art for a print or digital/online portfolio. Members $160, non members $180.
Contact: Sharon Arts School of Art and Craft
Phone: (603) 924-7256
Contact Email: register@sharonarts.org Website: http://www.sharonarts.org Location: 457 Rt 123
Sharon
NH
July 30 - August 10, 2008 "An Ideal Husband" at Peterborough Players: A Comedy by Oscar Wilde
Town: Peterborough
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Beneath the sparkle of Edwardian London Society lies an undercurrent of deception, instigated by Mrs. Cheveley, the infamous scarlet woman. Living in this world is the pure-hearted Lady Chiltern and her ideal husband, a politician beyond reproach...if there is such a being. Please call for show times and prices.
Sponsor: New England Foundation for the Arts
Contact: Peterborough Players
Phone: (603) 924-7585
Website: http://www.peterboroughplayers.org Location: 55 Hadley Road
Peterborough
NH, 03458
July 30, 2008 Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series: Parthenia, a consort of viols
Time: 8pm
Town: Peterborough
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"When Music and Sweet Poetry Agree" : The Musical Worlds of Shakespeare, Donne and Blake. With actor Paul Hecht and soprano Jacqueline Horner. Please call Monadnock Music or visit their website for more infornmation.
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Contact Email: boxoffice@monadnockmusic.org Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Streets
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 01 - December 01, 2008 First Friday Kids Pottery & Pizza: Drop your children off at the Blue Moon while you enjoy Town Wide First Friday Events.
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00pm
Town: Peterborough
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At Blue Moon Soaps and Pottery, On the first Friday of every month from 6pm - 8pm, your children age 6 and older are invited to a pottery and pizza party. You may leave your child with us while you enjoy other First Friday events. Your child will paint a piece of pottery ( a different piece each month) and we will provide Pizza, beverages and supervision. The cost is $20 per child, Limited seating available, please call and reserve a space for your child at the hottest first Friday event.
924-BLUE (2583) www.bluemoonsoapsandpottery.com
bluemoonsoaps@gmail.com
Sponsor: Blue Moon Soaps and Pottery
Contact: Linda DuBreuil
Phone: (603) 924-2583
Contact Email: bluemoonsoaps@gmail.com Website: http://www.bluemoonsoapsandpottery.com Location: 40 Main Street
Under Steels
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 01, 2008 Summer Lyceum and Alumni Weekend: Monadnock Summer Lyceum and Alumni Weekend at the Players.
Town: Peterborough
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Please look back or call for furthur details, exact date and time.
Contact: Peterborough Players
Phone: (603) 924-9344
Website: http://www.peterboroughplayers.org Location: 55 Hadley Rd
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 02, 2008 Monadnock Music Free Concert: Free Concert at Walpole Unitarian Church
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Town: Walpole
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* Zelenka, Trio for two oboes and basssoon (Willa Henigman, Arthur Sato, Adrian Morejon)
* Beethoven, Quartet Op. 18 #1 in F (Ciompi Quartet)
* Hartke, Duo:“Oh Them Rats Is Mean In My Kitchen” (Ole Bohn, David Fulmer)
* Dvorak String Quintet in G, Op. 77 (Joel Pitchon, Charles Sherba, Conseulo Sherba, Raimi, Marvin Topolsky)
Sponsor: Monadnock Music
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-7610
Contact Email: info@monadnockmusic.org Website: http://monadnockmusic.org Location: Walpole Unitarian Church
Walpole
NH
August 02, 2008 Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series: James Bolle and the Festival Orchestra
Time: 8pm
Town: Peterborough
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Konstantin Lifschitz, piano solist; Rafael Popper-Keizer, cello solist...Weber: Overature to Oberon, Grieg: Piano Concerto, Kuss: Rhapsody for cello and orchestra (first performance), Beetoven: Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral". For more infornmation call Monadnock Music or visit their website.
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Contact Email: boxoffice@monadnockmusic.org Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Streets
Peterborough
NH
August 03, 2008 Monadnock Lyceum Series: With Rob Kirsch, lawyer - constitutional rights/habeus corpus.
Time: 11am
Town: Peterborough
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August 03, 2008 Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series: Chamber Masterpieces: The Ciompi String Quartet and Monadnock Musicians
Time: 4pm
Town: Peterborough
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Britten: Phantasy Quartet, Op. 2, Debussy: String Quartet in g, Schubert: Quintet in A for Piano and Strings "Trout". Please call Monadnock Music or visit their website for more infornmation.
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Contact Email: boxoffice@monadnockmusic.org Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Street
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 04 - 08, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Multicultural Art Week": Multicultural Art Week, for ages 6-11
Time: 9am-noon
Town: Peterborough
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Explore the continents, make Rainforest Pigmy blow darts and leather pouches, Aztek and Inca gold masks, African spear, shield and shell box, Naitive american talking rain stick, Easter Island clay figure head, egyptian mummy and step pyramid. Lots of things to take home.
Sponsor: Peterborough art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 04 - 08, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Teen Art": Teen Art, for ages 11-16.
Time: 1-4 pm
Town: Peterborough
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Each day we will choose a different topic!
1. Acrylic paintings on stretched canvas.
2. Mixed Media collages/painting on glass.
3. Jewelry made with Premo and Sculpey.
4. Plaster wrap and wire sculpting.
5. Free choice of project or time to finish up. A great week for freedom of expression.
Sponsor: Peterborough art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 05, 2008 Antique Show at Deerfield Fairgrounds: Early Buyers 8-10am, $20. General Admission, 10-4pm, $10.
Time: 8am-4pm
Town: Deerfield
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The Deerfield Fairgrounds is located 20 miles east of Manchester, NH, close enough for the adventurist, advanced collector or serious dealer to include on their visit to "Antiques Week in NH".
Contact: Nan Gurley
Phone: (207) 625-3577
Location: Deerfield Fairgrounds
Route 43
Deerfield
NH
August 06, 2008 92nd Annual Fair: 92nd annual fair at the First Church in Jaffrey
Time: 1-4 pm
Town: Jaffrey
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Antiques and collectibles, crafts, books, art, white elephants including small appliances, children's games, garden booth, baked goods, Silent Auction, raffle, ice cream and hot dogs. Check out the art gallery in the First Church sanctuary and stroll down Blackberry Lane for the Book Sale. Most funds raised support local organizations that serve Monadnock families and scholarships for Conant High School students. Lunch served in the Parish Hall starting at noon.
Sponsor: First Church
Contact: Mary Jo Marvin
Phone: (603) 532-5857
Location: First Church
Jaffrey Center, 2 miles west of dwntown Jaffrey
Jaffrey
NH
August 06, 2008 Musical Pleasures for Flute and Guitar: Classical performance by Ivan Zahirovic, Flutist & Jose Lezcano Guitarist
Time: 7:30pm
Town: Peterborough
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Internationally known Flutist, Ivana Zahirovic from Croatia & Jose Lezcano, Guitarist, composer and educator will present an evening of classical music including DeVisee, Carulli, Kunc and Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Adults $10, Seniors $7, Students & Children $5.00
Sponsor: Mariposa Museum
Contact: Mose Olenik
Phone: (603) 924-4555
Contact Email: info@mariposamuseum.org Website: http://www.mariposamuseum.org Location: Mariposa Museum
26 Main Street
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 08, 2008 Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series: Poet & critic Lloyd Schwartz speaks about Elliott Carter & Elizabeth Bishop, concert at 8pm.
Time: 7pm
Town: Peterborough
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"Through the Mirror", Free Concert honoring Elliott Carter's 100th birthday...Gideon: Creature to Creature, Martino: Piano Trio (2004), Carter: "A Mirror on Which to Dwell", Bolle: Sinfonie III & IV (premier). Please call Monadnock Music or visit their website for more infornmation.
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Contact Email: boxoffice@monadnockmusic.org Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Streets
Peterborough
NH
August 09, 2008 Music & History of Poland--Accordion musician: Accordionist, Gary Sredzienski will perform the music of his Polish Heritage
Time: 2:00pm
Town: Peterborough
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Music and History of Poland and America, Accordionist, Gary Sredzienski will play the lively & colorful music of his Polish heritage and relate it to history of Poland and America.
Sponsor: Mariposa Museum
Contact: Mose Olenik
Phone: (603) 924-4555
Contact Email: info@mariposamuseum.org Website: http://www.mariposamuseum.org Location: Mariposa Museum
26 Main Street
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 09, 2008 Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House series: On the Beaten Path, all-percussion concert, with 5pm pre concert.
Time: 8pm, with 5pm pre concert
Town: Peterborough
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Thierry de Mey: Musique de table, Cage: Interludes for Prepared Piano, Schwanter: Velocities, Crumb: An Idyll for the Misbegotten, Xenakis: Okho, Davis: Diving Bell, Takemitsu: Rain Tree. For more infornmation call Monadnock Music or visit their website.
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Contact Email: boxoffice@monadnockmusic.org Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Street
Peterborough
NH
August 10, 2008 Medal Day at The MacDowell Colony: The MacDowell Colony is pleased to announce this year's medalist, renowned architect Thom Mayne.
Time: Ceremony begins at 12:15pm
Town: Peterborough
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Thom Mayne is often called the "maverick", the "antihomogenizer", or the "authentic architect". He currently has his own architectural firm, Morphosis. He holds an architectural degree from the University of Southern California and a Master's degree from Harvard. He is also the creator of the Southern California Institute of Architecture. Among his many awards, in 2005 he was given the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the most prestigious honor in architecture. After the ceremony guests are invited to enjoy picnic lunches, and current MacDowell residents will open their studios to the public from 2-5pm.
Sponsor: MacDowell Colony & Lincoln Financial Grp Fndn.
Contact: The MacDowell Colony
Phone: (603) 924-3886
Website: http://www.macdowellcolony.org Location: 100 High Street
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 10, 2008 Monadnock Lyceum Series: 75th Anniversary Peterborough Players, "Lives Beyond Our Town", James Whitmore Jr. actor
Time: 10am
Town: Peterborough
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August 10, 2008 Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series: Virginia Eskin, piano recital series
Time: 5pm
Town: Peterborough
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Bach: French Suite in G major, Foote: Five Poems of Omar Khayyam Op. 41, Ravel: Gaspard de la Nuit, Bartok: Petite Suite, Grofe: Shades of Blue Suite. Call Monadnock Music or visit their website for more infornmation.
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Contact Email: boxoffice@monadnockmusic.org Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Street
Peterborough
NH
August 11 - 15, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Acrylics on Canvas": Acrylics on Canvas, for ages 6-11.
Time: 9am-noon
Town: Peterborough
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Be creative on canvas, from mini to large sizes, use liquid and tube acrylics, mix colors, use gel, plaster powder, sand and dimentional paint to ad texture. Do camouflage painting, realistics and abstracts in bright colors, learn about famous painters and have a blast creating your own masterpieces.
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 11 - 15, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Playful Poly Clays": Playful Poly Clays, for ages 7-12
Time: 1-4pm
Town: Peterborough
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Create wonders with your hands using Sculpey, Premo and Kato Clay in brilliant and pearl colors to make jewelry, beads, mini frames and mirrors, pens, balls, small figures and creatures, learn many cant techniques, use the pasta machine to blend colors and finish with a sprinkle of gold dust. a wonderful experience.
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art Academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 13 - 31, 2008 "Our Town" at Peterborough Players: By Thorton Wilder.....
Town: Peterborough
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James Whitmore will reprise his role as the Stage Manager in this classic. Written by Oscar Wilde and inspired by his frequent stays in Peterborough as a MacDowell colonist, the Pulitzer Prize winning "Our Town" has become an American stage treasure and is Wilder's (not to mention the Players') most renowned and frequently performed play. as Stage Manager Whitmore narrates Wilder's immortal tale of love, marriage, death and daily life. Please call for show times and prices.
Sponsor: Ocean Bank
Contact: Peterborough Players
Phone: (603) 924-7585
Website: http://www.peterboroughplayers.org Location: 55 Hadley Road
Peterborough
NH, 03458
August 15, 2008 Annual Golf Tournament: Food & Fun, Prizes & Gifts - Plus Great Golf!
Time: shotgun start
Town: Francestown
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Have a beautiful day on a beautiful course...Held at Crotched Mtn. Golf Club in Francestown, NH. Enjoy a scrumptious luncheon, gifts galore for all, and a chance to win great prizes, and participate in many fun contests such as hole-in-one. A super opportunity to network, and support a good cause.
Sponsor: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (603) 924-7234
Contact Email: info@peterboroughchamber.com Website: http://www.peterboroughchamber.com Location: Crotched Mtn. Golf Course
740 2nd NH Turnpike North
Francestown
NH, 03043
August 16, 2008 Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series: Christine Brandes, soprano, Jane Hawkins, piano; iO String Quartet pre concert.
Time: 8pm / 5pm pre concert
Town: Peterborough
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Works by Reynaldo Hahn, Debussy, Hindemith and Strauss. Pre concert includes Mozart: Quartet in E-flat, K. 428, Britten: String Quartet No. 2 in C, Op 36. Call Monadnock Music for more infornmation, or visit their website.
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Contact Email: boxoffice@monadnockmusic.org Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Street
Peterborough
NH
August 17, 2008 Monadnock Lyceum Series: With Kate Braestrup, minister/author, "Here if You Need Me".
Time: 11am
Town: Peterborough
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August 17, 2008 Monadnock Music Peterborough Town House Series: Dreams and Prayers, Music of Deep Introspection
Time: 4pm
Town: Peterborough
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Part: "Spiegel im Spiegel", Schoenfield: "In Memoriam", Bach: Bete aber auch dabei", Shapey: "O Jerusalem", Brahms: Two Alto Songs, Golijov: "Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind". Call Monadnock Music or visit their website for more infornmation.
Contact: Monadnock Music
Phone: (603) 924-3423
Contact Email: boxoffice@monadnockmusic.org Website: http://www.monadnockmusic.org Location: Peterborough Town House
Corner of Main and Grove Street
Peterborough
NH
August 18 - 22, 2008 Summer Art Camp, "Fun Art Week": Fun Art Week is 9am-noon for ages 5-7 and 1-4pm for ages 7-11.
Town: Peterborough
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Go wild, be experimental, adventurous and creative in this last week, truly enjoy yourself using all of the art materials in our studio and projects from the other camps. Build, draw, paint, color, cut and glue as much as you want, make wood castles, clay animals, masks, boxes, paint on glass, sand painting, stickers, and many surprise projects. The best!
Sponsor: Peterborough Art Academy
Contact: Peterborough Art academy
Phone: (603) 924-4488
Website: http://www.peterboroughartacademy.com Location: Depot Square
Peterborough
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August 22 - 30, 2008 "Cindy Reilly" at Peterborough Players: By Gus Kaikkonen & Kraig Swartz; music by Ellen Mandel.
Town: Peterborough
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A Second Company production...In this modern, musical retelling of the beloved Cinderella, Cindy Reilly is a bespectacled CPA, surrounded by her chic stepsisters, a rocker "formerly known as Prince Charming," and her stepmother, a Leona Helmsley-type hotel mogul. The fun is for the whole family, not just the kids. Please call for dates, show times and prices.
Sponsor: Kingsbury Corp.& Staff Development for Educators
Contact: Peterborough Players
Phone: (603) 924-7585
Website: http://www.peterboroughplayers.org Location: 55 Hadley Road
Peterborough
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August 23, 2008 "Matryoshki in Monadnock" Director's Tour: "Matryoshki in Monadnock: Director's Tour with David Blair
Time: 2:00pm
Town: Peterborough
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"Matryoshki in Monadnock" Celebrating the cultures of Russia, Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Director's Tour, David Blair
Sponsor: Mariposa Museum
Contact: Mose Olenik
Phone: (603) 924-4555
Contact Email: info@mariposamuseum.org Website: http://www.mariposamuseum.org Location: Mariposa Museum
26 Main Street
Peterborough
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August 23, 2008 Lake Sunapee Craft Fair: 35th Annual Apple Pie Fair, to be held rain or shine, on the Newport Town Common.
Time: 9am-3pm
Town: Newport
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The fair is open to the public, and vendor space is open to both amature and professional artists and craftspeople. For more infornmation, please contact the Library Arts Center.
Sponsor: Library Arts Center
Contact: Library Arts Center
Phone: (603) 863-3040
Location: Newport Town Common
Newport
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August 24, 2008 Participatory Balkan Dance, Marcia VanCleave: Marcia VanCleave will demonstrate and teach an introduction to Balkan Dance.
Time: 2:00pm
Town: Peterborough
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Marcia Van Cleave will demonstrate the basics of Balkan dance and invite participation by the audience
Sponsor: Mariposa Museum
Contact: Mose Olenik
Phone: (603) 924-4555
Contact Email: info@mariposamuseum.org Website: http://www.mariposamuseum.org Location: Mariposa Museum
26 Main Street
Peterborough
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August 24, 2008 Monadnock Lyceum Series: With Lisa Witter, COO Fenton Communications, " The Not-So Secret Secret to Changing the World"
Time: 11am
Town: Peterborough
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