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VOLUME 27 – NUMBER 3
NOVEMBER 2018
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Anna Boardman Concert
Neave Trio to Perform at Amherst Town Library
The Trustees of the Amherst Town Library welcome the public to this year’s Anna Boardman Concert Series on Sunday, November 4th at 5:00 p.m. The Neave Trio with violinist Anna Williams, cellist Mikhail Veselov, and Pianist Eri Nakamura will present a program of music to delight the audience. “Neave” is a Gaelic name meaning ‘bright’ and ‘radiant’, both of which WQXR claims applies to this trio’s music making. The Boston Musical Intelligencer included Neave in its “Best of 2014” and “Best of 2016” roundups, claiming “their unanimity, communication, variety of touch, and expressive sensibility rate first tier.” Neave has performed and held residencies at concert series and festivals worldwide and has appeared frequently as soloists for Beethovern’s Triple Concerto with orchestras across the country. In the fall of 2017, the Trio joined the faculty of the Longy School of Music of Bard College as an Alumni Artists, Faculty Ensemble-in-Residence. Highlights of their 2018-19 season include a residency at the University of Virginia, and concerts at Chamber Music Corvallis, Valley Classical Concerts, Center for the Arts Music Series, Northeastern Illinois University’s Jewel Box Series, Rochester Institute of Technology’s Performing Artists Concert Series, and Leaf Peeper Concert Series, among others. The concert is free and open to the public but reservations are required due to limited seating. All are welcome to stay after the concert to meet the musicians and enjoy refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library and the Trustees. Reservations can be made by calling the library at 673-2288 or visiting the library’s Cellist Mikhail Veselov, Pianist Eri Nakamur and Violinist Anna Williams, home page at: www.amherstlibrary.org.
Souhegan High School Presents “Almost, Maine”
“Almost Maine” cast getting ready to perform at SHS, November 15th, 16th and 17th
AMHERST – “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani, is the most widely performed play in American high schools for the past eleven years, and the students of Souhegan’s Theatre Department are thrilled to be bringing it to local audiences this November. The play inventively explores the mysteries of the human heart, touching audiences with laughter, heartbreak, and hope. It is a whimsical tale of all the different types of love. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is found, lost, and confounded. But the bruises heal and the hearts are mended – almost – in what has been described as a “comic, romantic roundelay” by the New York Times. These are real people, experiencing real moments
(with a pinch of mysticism), all happening within the same 15some minutes across the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. Although the show can be performed by as few as 4 actors rotating through all the parts, the Creative Team of Jennifer Stover, Denise Jacobs and Stan St. Onge chose to cast each character separately to involve as many students as possible. The talented cast of 23 students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, act in pairs (and one trio) to bring their individual vignettes to life. Numerous students are also involved behind the scenes. They are involved with every aspect of production, from assistant directing, to costumes, hair and make-up, to stage management,
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and lighting, sound, and set construction. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and are available at The Homestead, Moulton’s, The Black Forest, the Souhegan High School Welcome Center and at the door. Performances are Thursday November 15th, Friday November 16th and Saturday November 17th at 7:00pm at the Souhegan HS Theatre. Concessions at all performances will be provided in partnership with the Souhegan High School PTSA and will support both the theatre program and Project Graduation. We hope you will join us, and we thank you for supporting the arts at Souhegan High School.
Special November Program in Partnership with Amherst Garden Club and the Amherst Library! AMHERST – On Thursday, November 8th, Jennifer Koerber, will lead a program entitled "Guides to Your Garden: Learning More About Plant Identification Apps". The program will be held at the Amherst Town Library, 14 Main Street in Amherst Village beginning at 2 PM. Registration is required for this free program. Call 6732288, email library@amherstlibrary.org or visit the library website at www.amherstlibrary.org and select the “Community Services” tab, then click on drop down “Sign-Up for Programs.” In this 1½ hour session, participants will learn how to find and install a number of plant identification apps and garden helpers for both Apple and Android devices. The basics of apps will be reviewed, specific plant identification apps, including ones that work in different ways will be discussed, tips for taking better photos
Jennifer Koerber
of plants will be revealed, and there will be plenty of time for hands-on practice in the library garden, weather permitting. Jennifer has nearly two decades of experience in libraries. She has taught many tech-related courses, including a very popular, recent "Tech Tuesdays" series at the Amherst Town Library. The program is being co-sponsored by the Library and the Amherst Garden Club.
AJWC Announces 18th Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Actorsingers Present PIPPIN - November 9 - 11 NASHUA – Actorsingers is pleased to announce that it will produce PIPPIN, the 2013 Broadway Revival November 9-11 in Nashua at Keefe Center for the Arts. Tickets are now on sale online at PippinNH.com or by phone at 320-1870. There’s magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Stephen Schwartz’s iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece. With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner,
three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. PIPPIN is directed and choreographed by Donna O’Bryant, musical direction by Amanda Morgan. Continued on page 9 u
AMHERST – Trot Off Your Turkey on Friday, November 23, 11 Church Street, Amherst. This family-friendly event and stroller friendly course is one of AJWC’s largest events in Amherst. It is made possible through the generous support of our local sponsors and the women and families of AJWC who kindly share their time and skills to make this event happen. Toyota of Nashua will provide a pace car for the event (www.gatecityseries.com) and Millennium Running provides the timing. 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM; 5K starts at 9:30 AM. Online registration will close at 9:00 am on November 20, Race day registration will be available on the Amherst Town Common. Payment will be accepted in the form of cash or check ONLY on race day. Cost: 1 Mile Fun Run – $10 / 5K race – $25. To register and for more details go
to https://trotoffyourturkey. wordpress.com This is a nice opportunity for the community to come together for some exercise and most importantly, fun! We are fortunate to welcome back Alan St. Louis to sing the National Anthem. Alan holds the world record for the most consecutive National Anthems sung in one year! Our awesome turkey mascot will be there for photo ops with kids and families. AJWC’s Trot Off Your Turkey event is part of the Toyota of Nashua Gate City Series: a series of five races in the Greater Nashua area. Proceeds from each race benefits a different charitable cause, in this case, the AJWC. In addition to leveraging and supporting the missions and causes of each race, the series fosters fitness, health, camaraderie, light competition, and fun for all.
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