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January
10
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Sunapee Coffee House, 7 p.m. the tradition continues, stop by to listen or join in, downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main St. in Sunapee, www.sunapeecoffeehouse.org
12
JOSA PRESENTS
Jazz vocalist Donna Byrne, a jazz singer with a powerful voice, energetic personality, and an ability to draw on her authentic life experiences that captivate her audiences, at The Center at Eastman’s Bistro Nouveau from 4-7 p.m., tickets, call 763-8732 or (603) 381-1662 (cell), email bill.wightman at comcast.net, or visit www.josajzz.com
13
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
“I Can’t Die But Once” with Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presdutti as Harriet Tubman, enjoy this one-woman play by Gwendolyn that tells the true story of Harriet Tubman, an inspiration to us all. Whipple Hall, 25 Seamans Road, New London, tickets can be purchased at Morgan Hill Bookstore, Tatewell Gallery, and online at www.CenterForTheArtsNH.org
14
ARTS AND BUSINESS ALLIANCE
Meeting at Tracy Library, New London, 10 a.m., as we plan future efforts, regional events and broader publicity to bring more people to the Lake Sunapee Region for one night or for a lifetime. Help us make the Lake Sunapee Region an Arts Destination. All invited, RSVP to [email protected]
15
SUNAPEE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Sunapee School Board will hold a public Bond Hearing at the Sunapee Middle High School Music Room, 10 North Road, Sunapee, at 5 p.m. to discuss a proposed bond for a renovation/construction project at the Sunapee Middle High School ,which will be acted on at the Annual School District Meeting Deliberative Session on Feb. 3 and voting on March 10. At 5:30 p.m. immediately following the Bond Hearing, the Sunapee School Board will hold a public Budget Hearing to discuss the proposed 2020-21 School District Budget. If inclement weather forces cancellation of the public hearings, they will be held at the same place on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 5 p.m.
16
PATRICK ROSS at THE FLYING GOOSE
Vermont born, fifth generation fiddle player, Patrick Ross won the Vermont State Fiddle Championship at age 14. He has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and shared stages with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Paul McCartney. Reservations required. Please call 526-6899 to reserve your tickets. Seating is assigned by order of reservation and typically with smaller parties seated together, starts at 8 p.m., www.flyinggoose.com
17
ANDOVER COFFEE HOUSE
Kat and Brad perform, drawing from 50s and 60s pop, American Songbook standards, and much more, this happy duo channels and fuses these influences through two voices, a guitar, mandolin, and violin to bring you a mixture of original songs and dusted off covers from the past, starting at 7 p.m. at the Highland Lake Grange Hall on the corner of Route 11 and Chase Hill Road, East Andover, http://andovecoffeehoue.org
SUNAPEE COFFEE HOUSE
Presents Geoff Bartley, 7 p.m., downstairs at the Sunapee Methodist Church, 9 Lower Main St., Sunapee, Bartley is a folk-blues guitar player singer-songwriter and recording artist. His last two CD’s, 2009’s “Put the Big Stone Down and 2011’s “Mercy for the Dispossessed,” went to No. 1 on folk radio, www.sunapeecoffeehoudse.org
18
FISHING DOWN UNDER
The Elkins Fish and Game Club will be holding its annual ice fishing tournament on Kezar Lake. All proceeds will be used to help families in financial difficulty. To register or for more information https//elkinsfishandgame.net/fishing-down-under
21
FOREST PRESENTATION
Tracy Library in New London will host a Friends of Mount Sunapee Powerpoint presentation entitled Everlasting Forests, the Mount Sunapee Story at 7 p.m. at 304 Main St., New London. The event is open to the public and is free. The focus of the presentation will be the central role Mount Sunapee’s unique forests have played in the preservation of Mount Sunapee. From its beginnings as Forest Society’s first forest reservation in 1911 to its documentation by the State of New Hampshire the rare old forested system on Mount Sunapee is an irreplaceable part of New Hampshire’s history and natural heritage. Discussion to follow.
24-25
DANCING WITH THE STARS
Newport Opera House7-9:30 p.m., contestants vying for the winner’s trophy. Vote for your favorite couple in the adult division as well as the junior division. Tickets on sale now at the Petal Patch or newportoperahouse.com at 20 Main St., Newport.
25
CLAREMONT OPERA HOUSE
Country music and comedy, 8 p.m., comedian Paul D’Angelo and Nashville recording artist Lexi James will be co-headlining a “Yee Haws and Ha Has” event for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy and sensational country music. Claremont Opera House, 542-4433, claremontoperahouse .org
26
ICE DAY
At Kezar Lake and Muster Field Farm Museum, free, 9 a.m. until the ice is in. Ice cutting by gas powered saw and finished by hand will be demonstrated by volunteers. Ice harvest will be loaded by the ice block fulcrum into wagons and vehicles, then hauled to the farm. The Ice House will be fully stacked with block ice for use at the summer events. Ryder Corner School House will be warm and welcoming with her beverages, homemade baked goods and hot soups. Antique cars, converted into snowmobiles, will be on display at the farm.
29
SRVRTC TOUR
Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center in Newport will host tours and demonstrations from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 145 North Main St., Newport.
Programs at the Center include automotive technologies, business, cosmetology, health sciences and LNA, horticulture, natural resources, pre-engineering, video production and broadcasting and welding technology
February
7
JACK FROST DINNER
Come join this progressive dinner featuring many local restaurants all in one place, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Colby-Sawyer College inside and outside of Wheeler Hall, New London, for advance tickets call 526-6401.
16
WINTER CARNIVAL BREAKFAST
The Newport Senior Center will be hosting a Winter Carnival Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Center, 76 South Main St., Newport, 8–10 a.m., $8 per plate, 8 and under, $5 per plate, menu includes bacon, sausage, eggs, fruit, French toast, homefries, toast, pastries, bagel, coffee juice, volunteers and donations needed.
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
“Crooners, Cabaret, and Chocolate” with Nancy Tripp and Trio, join us for a Valentine’s treat champagne, desserts, and chocolate…and dancing, Whipple Hall, 25 Seamans Road, New London, tickets can be purchased at Morgan hill Bookstore, Tatewell Gallery, and online at www.CenterForTheArtsNH.org
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