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In New Hampshire – Feb. 2016

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Draw the Line: The endorsed Aerosmith tribute

Draw The Line, the only endorsed Aerosmith tribute show worldwide, returns to Rochester Opera House on Saturday, February 6, at 8PM (doors 7PM). Boston-based rockers, Draw The Line, have the look and feel of a genuine Aerosmith concert. Steven Tyler himself endorses them as “the best!”  This is as authentic as it can ever get, come see for…

Pay-one-price program on Saturday nights at Pats Peak just $49

Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, announces the return of its Pay-One-Price (POP) program. For just $49 per person, guests have access to skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, lesson tips, rentals, bonfires, and entertainment on Saturday nights through End of Season 2016 from 3pm to 10pm…

13th Annual Mt Washington Valley Chili Cook-off, Saturday, February 27

No matter how chilly it is outside, chili tastings will warm your insides as nearly 40 professional chefs go chili to chili for awards in a number of categories for best chili, best cornbread and best chili themed display at the Gibson Center and new Community Center. Highlights of this annual event include Professional Chefs and Non-Professional Cooks vying for votes from…

Snow Sculpting Competition date change

We have lots of SNOW for skiing and other winter sports but not quite enough to fill the 15 cylinders of snow for sculpting, therefore…  Jackson moves the Snow Sculpting Competition to Feb 26 – 28, 2016. Ski & snowshoe trails are covered in snow but it takes additional tons of snow to fill 15 cylinders for sculpting and the snow for the added event just isn’t available at this point and time. This temporary lack of additional snow brings with it an opportunity to move the event to a later date February 26th, 27th and 28th, 2016 allowing for more preparation…

The Intergalactic Nemesis’ blasts into Keene at the Redfern Arts Center

Experience a sci-fi comic book adventure The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth as it comes to life in a one-of a kind multi-media extravaganza on Saturday, February 6, at 7 p.m. at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College. The Intergalactic Nemesis mashes up comic-book and radio-play formats into a theatrical experience that is not to be missed…

In New Hampshire – Jan. 2015

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Weatherproof winter fun diversions in Mt Washington Valley, NH

Call it true grit combined with Yankee ingenuity, and a little bit of “live free or die” thrown in, Mt Washington Valley’s tourism scene is fully weatherproof. Of course, winter starts with Mt Washington Valley’s 13 ski resorts and XC centers. Skiing takes center stage in the Valley, and even without much natural snowfall in the…

Barn Star’s Pickers Market returns

Barn Star Productions and Frank Gaglio are thrilled to announce the original Pickers Market Antiques Show is back by popular demand and now in Manchester, New Hampshire. After a one year hiatus and scores of requests from collectors and dealers alike, the Pickers Market will re-appear during Antiques Week in…

Guided Snow Shoe Tours at Jackson Ski Touring Foundation

Two Hour snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour with Expert Guide. Offered every Saturday & Sunday. For the early birds, the Morning Tour hits the trails at 10am and there is even an afternoon tour offered at 1:00pm for those who would rather head out after lunch. Our guides will show you…

NH Seacoast Craft Brewery Tours

Granite State Growler Tours will take you to 3 breweries to sample some great local brews. We will also feature a special stop at The Coat of Arms British Pub for a cask ale tasting or WHYM Craft Beer Cafe for a Trappist Ale tasting that is different every…

New Year’s Eve Family Celebration at Pats Peak Ski Area Dec. 31

Pats Peak, New Hampshire’s premier family snowsports destination, is hosting an exciting New Year’s Eve Family Celebration on Thursday, December 31, 2015. This year’s party, “New Year’s In Motion”, features skiing, snowboarding, snowtubing, comedy show, Monte Carlo for raffle prizes, dancing to the sounds for The McMurphy’s, and a midnight fireworks display, all the while sampling three tasting stations of…

In New Hampshire – Dec. 2015

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Experience delights of Christmas from a simpler era at Christmas at Canterbury

Christmas at Canterbury is a chance to experience the delights of Christmas from a simpler era. Held inside the historic Shaker buildings, participants can watch an old-time 19th Century magic show, make Christmas cards for loved ones, decorate gingerbread cookies, meet costumed characters, create ornaments for your Christmas tree, admire a toy train display, listen to fiddlers or enjoy hot cider and singing Christmas carols as…

33rd Annual Christmas Guitar Concert set for Dec. 18

New Hampshire’s own GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist Ed Gerhard will present his popular Annual Christmas Guitar Concert in its 33rd year on Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 292 State Street, Portsmouth, NH. Showtime is 7:30pm. Doors open 6pm. Tickets are $28 in advance and $32 at the door. AVAILABLE AT: Celtic Crossing, Portsmouth; Exeter Music, Exeter; Ear Craft Music, Dover or by calling (603) 664-7200 or…

Cannon Mountain Ski Resort improvements announced

Cannon Mountain has made extensive improvements and enhancements for the 2015-2016 winter season. In making the announcement, John DeVivo, Cannon Mountain’s general manager, explained that the changes include snowmaking at Mittersill for the first time since that terrain officially became part of Cannon Mountain in 2009. Other improvements include the creation of the new 19-acre Taft Training slope atf…

The Twelve Days of Christmas Returns to the Capitol Center

The Twelve Days of Christmas returns for its fourth annual performance at the Capitol Center for the Arts’ main stage on December 11 at 7pm and December 12 at 2pm. Tickets for this family-friendly holiday performance are $16.50 for adults and $12.50 for students, seniors, and CCA members. The production features more than one-hundred young performers from across New Hampshire and includes…

Strawbery Banke celebrates Annual Candlelight Stroll ‘Winter Pastimes’

Strawbery Banke Museum celebrates the theme of “Winter Pastimes” during the 36th annual Candlelight Stroll, December 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20, 2015. The event takes place from 5 to 9 pm on Saturdays and 4 to 8 pm on Sundays. Candlelight Stroll is generously supported by…

In New Hampshire – Nov. 2015

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Strawbery Banke invites visitors to time travel through three centuries of Thanksgiving

November visitors to Portsmouth can trace the evolution of Thanksgiving from the Puritans’ holy day of thanks to today’s family feast and homecoming at Strawbery Banke Museum, the 10-acre outdoor living history museum. This 90-minute, fast-paced,  multi-sensory program, explains how Thanksgiving transcended time, place and culture to…

White Birch Fine Art will be participating in NH Open Doors

White Birch Fine Art Studio will be participating in NH Open Doors, a statewide touring and shopping event.  NH Open Doors is a fun way to experience the best New Hampshire has to offer. In Amherst, NH, White Birch Fine Art Studio at 20 Brook Road, will be open on November 7 & 8 from 10am-5pm both days. Farmer’s award winning oil landscape paintings, will be…

What is new on the slopes in NH 2015-16

Skiers have just begun gearing up for the 2015/2016 season, but New Hampshire resorts have been getting ready since last spring. Throughout the granite state, mountains have been adding equipment, upgrading their facilities and improving their overall resort experience in anticipation of another big winter…

Inn to Inn Cookie and Candy Tour

The popular Mt Washington Valley, NH inn to inn holiday cookie tour will offer the best selection of holiday cookies and candies, recipes, new inns & help from the Kennett HS Culinary Program. Known as the oldest and original cookie tour in New England, participants will tour 11 inns decked in all their holiday finery offering signature decorations, holiday cookies and candies and go home with a collection of recipes…

The 13th Annual Hair Ball: 140th Birthday Party

Monadnock Humane Society will hold its 13th Annual Hair Ball – 140th Birthday Party – on Saturday, November 7th at the Keene Country Club, Keene, NH to benefit the homeless animals of our community. Once again, the Hair Ball was voted the #1 Charity Event in the 2015 “Best of Monadnock” awards. It promises to be a fun-filled evening of fabulous food, beautiful surroundings, dancing with music provided by CJ the DJ, and bidding on incredible…

In New Hampshire – October 2015

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Celebrate Halloween with a ride on the Pumpkin Patch Express

All aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad for some great family fun!  Located in the center of North Conway Village, the Conway Scenic Railroad will operate its “Pumpkin Patch Express” Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 16, 17 & 18 and October 23, 24 & 25. All “Pumpkin Patch Express” departures are from the North Conway Station for a leisurely roundtrip train ride aboard vintage coaches to the…

Come to Jackson, NH’s Fall Foliage celebration

Jackson, New Hampshire announces incredible additional reasons to come to their area for the October month long celebration of fall foliage.  You’ve more than likely, heard about and visited their fabulous Return of the Pumpkin People which is in its 29th year of entertaining visitors and locals alike from  October 1st through the 31st.  You take a self-guided tour of more than 100 displays of…

An intimate evening with Clint Black Oct. 16

Singer and songwriter Clint Black will perform at Lebanon Opera House on Friday, October 16, 2015. Seats for the 7:30 pm show are $59.50 & $69.50. Tickets can be purchased at Lebanon Opera House Box Office in person or via phone 603-448-0400. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.lebanonoperahouse.org.Prolific singer-songwriter Clint Black has long been heralded as one of country music’s brightest stars. His many talents have taken him even further, as Black has transcended genres to become one of…

Fabulous ways to peep a leaf in White Mountains

Mt Washington Valley, located in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, says hail to the “peep” each fall as Mother Nature provides a spectacle of color unmatched anywhere else in the USA. Offering not only spectacular foliage but a wide variety of ways to enjoy the harvest hues of nature’s artistry, this region offers plenty of great ways to enjoy fall foliage throughout this autumn…

Raffle of oil painting to benefit historical society

The Historical Society of Cheshire County is holding a raffle for a framed oil painting by renowned artist Kyle Stuckey from Stoddard, New Hampshire. Tickets for the raffle are $20 each or six tickets for $100. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Historical Society’s Auction of Historic Proportions on October 2nd. Ticket holders for the raffle do not need…

In New Hampshire – Sept. 2015

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Historic Portsmouth, NH, a unique urban experience

Welcome to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a vibrant, walk-able regional capital providing residents and visitors with a unique urban experience: a historic working seaport; unique locally owned shops and restaurants; and an internationally recognized arts and cultural scene. Portsmouth is that rare city where history and present day come together beautifully and…

Old cars, live entertainment, races and mud football come to Mt Washington Valley

From Freedom Walks to a Walk for the Mt Washington Valley is alive with exciting events in September. Home to Mud Bowl: The World Championship of Mud Football, Mt Washington Valley hosts a wide array of exciting events throughout September…

River Valley Artisans Tour

Something different! So many art tours and so little time. A group of local artisans have joined with a worthy cause this Columbus Day weekend, Oct 10 and 11. Many will be centrally located in the village of Westmoreland, NH at Fellowship Hall. Others will be working in their studios located nearby. Fine arts, quilting, wine making, treasure…

Shaker Village Farm-to-Table benefit dinner set

Tickets are now on sale for a Shaker Village Farm-to-Table Benefit Dinner on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 3:00 pm. Canterbury Shaker Village’s strategic partners, the Concord Food Co-op and the Lakes Region Community College, will join forces with chefs from O Steaks in Concord and Cotton in Manchester to prepare a five-course meal featuring Shaker recipes prepared with locally sourced…

Concord Multicultural Festival is celebrating 10 years

Ten years ago the Concord Area Task Force Against Racism and Intolerance held the first Concord Multicultural Festival on the State House Plaza. It was the fruition of years of discussion that finally came together thanks to a group of volunteers to create an opportunity for Concord residents to…

In New Hampshire – August 2015

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Download In New Hampshire - August 2015 (pdf)Barn Star introduces Special Events at MidWeek

This year, MidWeek will present a special show exhibit entitled “A Tisket A Tasket” American Baskets from MidWeek Dealers private collections. The exhibit will be housed display cases at the front of the show highlighting the diversity, creativity and usefulness of baskets in the American household and culture. Baskets displayed will be made of…

Multi-Generational Travel in Portsmouth

Traveling with two – three generations is on the rise; e.g.: parents joined by their children (young and/or adult) and the grandparents. One key to a successful vacation is to plan something for everyone. And, the wider the age range, the more options you may want to consider. Portsmouth and the Seacoast offer so many activities to choose from – and most are within easy walking distance so that everyone in your party can find exactly what…

Mt. Washington Auto Road adds new 3-hour guided tours

The Mt. Washington Auto Road has expanded guided tour options with a 3-hour version offering guests additional ways to explore Mount Washington. The Auto Road will now offer 2- and 3-hour versions of their guided tours allowing guests to spend more time exploring scenic areas along the…

Waterville Valley offers challenge: Climb five mountains in a weekend

With more than a dozen 4,000-foot peaks surrounding Waterville Valley, New Hampshire contestants are being asked to climb five of them in a single weekend in a fun hiking challenge. This is Waterville Valley’s 5 Summit Challenge, a 20,000-foot total that is almost the height of the highest point in…

The Fells Fairy House Festival and Tea Party on August 2

Tracy Kane, Award-winning Author/ Illustrator of the Fairy Houses Series® to Appear at The Fells Fairy House Festival and Tea Party on August 2: Leader in getting children outside will read, sign books and greet fans Award-winning Author and…

In New Hampshire – July 2015

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Download In New Hampshire - July 2015 (pdf)Loon Preservation Committee urges you to give nesting Loons space

The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) recorded its first pair of nesting loons this year on Bolster Pond in Sullivan, NH, on May 13. Since then more than 50 loon pairs have begun to incubate eggs, with many more expected to begin in the next week or two. If history is any guide, close to one of every two of these nests will fail, many due to human disturbance. The peak time for…

Looking at the World through Quilts; world quilt show

Want to see quilts from across the globe? No need to spend days traveling. We are bringing the quilts to you. Join us for the premier of the 2015 World Quilt Competition XIX. These quilts from all over the globe present a mix of culture, fun and creative talent. The show also features special quilt exhibits including displays from across the United States and Canada. You will also enjoy a wide range of quilt and textile related activities including…

Waterville Valley Resort offers active Vacationing in the White Mountains

Freedom Pass gives visitors access to a wealth of activities. Vacationers at Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire’s White Mountains get to enjoy golf, tennis, canoeing & kayaking, mountain biking, chairlift rides, swimming and more. It’s all included with Waterville Valley’s Freedom Pass. Visitors to Waterville Valley can relax and unwind in a variety of…

MidWeek Antiques Show celebrates 22 years

Barn Star Productions takes pride in announcing their MidWeek Antiques Show, August 4 & 5, 2015, celebrating its twenty second year as the first exciting, fully indoor show of Antiques Week in New Hampshire. Presenting over 65…

Atlantic Grill’s Music-by-the-Sea Celebrates 20 Years

The Seacoast Science Center is pleased to announce the 2015 Atlantic Grill Music-by-the-Sea concert series schedule. Celebrating its 20th season this year, the series is heralded as a family-favorite summer evening event, complete with great music, unparalleled seaside dancing, and delicious picnic-style dining, all for a great cause…

In New Hampshire – June 2015

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Download  Country Inns presents Herb, Food and Beer Tour  What do basil, brews and bittersweet all have in common?  Guests visiting the Country Inns in the White Mountains on May 30-31, 2015 will have the opportunity to taste all of these and much more during the annual Herb, Food and Beer Tour in Mt Washington Valley, NH.  This celebration of local flavors, combines herb recipe tastings, tours, take-home seedlings and recipes at eight White Mountain inns along with cooking demonstrations, a plant-to-plate “herb-inspired” dinner and overnight stays at...  Discover Wild New Hampshire Day  You might be surrounded by mountains of snow, but spring is on the way, and so is Discover WILD New Hampshire Day. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s biggest community event of the year is set for Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Fish and Game Department at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, N.H. The event will be extra special this year, as Fish and Game celebrates its 150th anniversary. New attractions for 2015 include an entire tent devoted to hunting and...  Canterbury Shaker Village offering Grafting and Pruning Workshops Grafting fruit trees involves a sharp knife and the mindset of a surgeon—but don’t let that intimidate you! During “Hands-on Grafting,” Instructor Michael Phillips will guide participants in bench grafting, using the whip-and-tongue union to place a chosen variety on provided rootstock. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own graft and take two baby trees home. Time will be spent outside topworking an existing tree using the bark inlay graft. Understanding this technique allows you to...  Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce’s Restaurant Week April 9 Restaurateurs in Portsmouth and the New Hampshire Seacoast are dreaming about Spring and the latest edition of their popular Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast. Sponsored by the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, this bi-annual celebration takes place Thursday, April 9 – Saturday April 18, 2015 and will feature restaurants located in Portsmouth and throughout the Seacoast; a restaurant scene that provides every kind of cuisine imaginable – much locally sourced - at establishments ranging from chef-owned to local breweries...  5k Trail Race and Kids Fun Run at the Seacoast Science Center  The Kennebunk Savings Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals at the Seacoast Science Center April 25, features a 5k chip-timed trail race and untimed walk through Odiorne Point State Park. Now in its seventh year, our popular Race follows the 5k cross-country trail route created by Jennifer Shultis, captain of Team Eastern Mountain Sports, 2006 US Adventure Racing National Champions. You'll run through the forest, by the rocky shore, across a sandy beach, and alongside historic military... (pdf)Wyman Tavern Museum opens for the Season

On Thursday, June 4th, the Historical Society of Cheshire County will open the Wyman Tavern for its 47th season. Throughout the summer, the Wyman Tavern will be open Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays for docent-led tours from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is free for the opening weekend, and for the rest of the summer admission to the Wyman Tavern will be $3 (free for members of the Historical Society). Visitors to the period house museum at…

New Castle Village Walk & Garden Tour

Visit a variety of exquisite gardens in Pontine Theatre’s annual New Castle Village Walk and Garden Tour Sunday, June 14, from 1 to 4:30 pm. The self-guided walking tour takes guests on a leisurely stroll through the quaint seaside town and into twelve private gardens, some on the water’s edge. The tour also features a charming and historic waterside cafe, and lots of…

Christmas Inn June a very merry Family Fun Event

A recognized quintessential New England Village and a highly visited resort destination plays host to the 4th Christmas in June event June 1st through the 14th, 2015. Join the local businesses of Jackson, Bartlett, Glen & Intervale as they open their doors to share their northern hospitality and holiday fun with you in June. Experience our holiday fun in warmer weather. Instead of skating, skiing and snow-shoeing you can hike, bike, kayak or take a swim…

Tie Dye and Caterpillars at Cheshire Children’s Museum

Save the date for Caterpillar Days! Monday June 1st CCM will be pairing up with The Caterpillar Lab to allow children to witness the life cycle of a caterpillar up close! There will be educational games and activities to reinforce each stage of the caterpillar’s development. This program will be available from 12 – 4 in the hall outside the museum. Come each month to witness the full life cycle of a caterpillar…

NH Boat Museum open to public for 2015 Season

The New Hampshire Boat Museum in Wolfeboro will open for the 2015 season over Memorial Day weekend. The Museum will be open daily through Columbus Day weekend. Many new and exciting events are happening this season. The special exhibit, “A Pilgrimage to Simplicity: Lake Wentworth’s Traditions and History,” will explore the unique history of this Wolfeboro lake. The exhibit will include Native American artifacts, historic photos, summer camp and…

In New Hampshire – May 2015

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Jackson, New Hampshire: A recognized quintessential New England Village and a highly visited resort destination plays host to the 26th racing of the Ducks Sunday May 24, 2015. The Wildcat River will have almost 3,500 yellow rubber ducks racing against each other on their way to the finish line. The Wilquack Duck River Festival has been helping to raise money for…

Canterbury Shaker Village hosts 3rd Annual Heifer Parade

Canterbury Shaker Village will host the 3rd Annual Heifer Parade with Food & Fiddle on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Cows from Brookford Farm will parade to the historic pastures at the Village at approximately 11:00 am. Admission is free. Maypole dancing, food, outdoor barn dancing, and make-your-own head wreaths, tutus and…

Kites Against Cancer event planned for May 17th

Annual event benefits Oncology patients at Exeter Hospital. The sky above Hampton Beach will be filled with kites of all colors on Sunday, May 17th as a sign of hope and support for those affected by cancer during Exeter Hospital’s seventh annual Kites Against Cancer event. All proceeds from the event benefit The Beyond the Rainbow Fund at…

What’s new in Portsmouth & the Seacoast Spring 2015

Restaurant Week Portsmouth and the Seacoast, Thursday April 9 – Saturday April 18, 2015 – sponsored by the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, this bi-annual culinary event spotlights the area as a culinary and cultural destination – 75,000 diners join in. www.portsmouthchamber.org/restaurantweek.cfm/ New home for arts nonprofit – As part of the dynamic arts scene, a new home for a contemporary art nonprofits will be opening…

Attractions & more in Mt Washington Valley

From Pentathlons to performing arts, the May schedule of events features plenty of live performances, adventure and family-friendly fun.  The region’s attractions are opening in April and May starting with opening day for the Conway Scenic RR on April 11th and The Cog RR on April 25th. Story Land and Santa’s Village both open a…

May is Member Madness Month at Cheshire Children’s Museum

May is Member Madness Month with doors opening an hour earlier every Wednesday for members only. Enjoy a quieter time with your children during this special time made just for you. In addition, members are invited to bring a guest free of charge every time they visit as well as an additional 10% off in the…

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