All New England Choral Festival at PSU Nov. 1
PLYMOUTH — More than 200 high school students from 50 New England high schools will sing their hearts out November 1 at 7 p.m. at Plymouth State University. The students will join the University Chorale and the PSU Chamber Singers, participating in the 35th Annual All New England Choral Festival, directed by PSU Professor Dan Perkins, conductor and artistic director of the festival. The concert in Hanaway Theatre at the Silver Center culminates weeks of advance preparation and a full day of rehearsals for the students and workshops for their teachers. The Dover High School choir, directed by Robert Finch, will be featured on the program. This year’s theme is “Villages of the Earth,” for which the choirs will be singing in Chinese, Latin, Spanish and Hebrew, as well as performing some works in English that focus on the global community. Three University Chorale members from Hong Kong have assisted on the Chinese pieces. The centerpiece of the concert will be “Villages of the Earth,” a three-movement work by American
composer Janika Vandervelde. Poetry for this work was composed by peace activist Meridel le Seur and encourages listeners to “...let us seek each other in the villages of the earth.” Director Perkins says students have enjoyed discussing the relevance of this poetry while viewing world news and events. The culminating work on the program will be “Shed a Little Light” by James Taylor. Tickets for the concert are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $11 for youth at the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869. Tickets are also available online at silver.plymouth.edu. The PSUChamber Singers, an ensemble of 16-24 voices open to all PSU students by audition, performs music of all periods and styles in concerts both on and off campus. The ensemble has performed in England, South Africa, Vietnam, Italy, Canada, the American Southwest, and throughout New England and the East Coast. The University Chorale is a 70-80 voice ensemble open to all PSU students. The ensemble performs works from all periods and styles, often in collaboration with other New Hampshire choirs and orchestras.
Mr. Nick & the Dirty Tricks at Pitman’s Thursday
LACONIA — The Live Thursday Night Music Series at Pitman’s Freight Room will present Mr. Nick and the Dirty Tricks Thursday, November 1 at 8 p.m. Admission to the BYOB event is $10. Mr. Nick & the Dirty Tricks unites veteran musicians Nick David (a.k.a. Mr. Nick), “Lonely” Gus Carlson, Teddy B. (Bukowski) and Rick Rousseau for one of the region’s most formidable live outfits in any genre. But their hearts belong to blues. Real blues. They play elegant, stomping and swinging classics like Little Walter’s “Mellow Down Easy,” Howlin’ Wolf’s “300 Pounds of Joy” and Wynonie Harris’
“Good Morning Judge.” Their bag of originals is a mix of rhumbas, jump blues, and boogies they’re developing for a debut album and currently taking to legions of fans in New England on their way to stages throughout the US and abroad. “This band is a killer outfit,” says David. And that’s the truth. Everything comes together when they play: their deep mutual understanding and knowledge of blues, their originality and depth as players, and the band’s ability to put on a great show that brings people to their feet. It’s a blend that wins new converts wherever the perform. Call 603-527-0043, 603-494-3334 orcheck out pitmansfreightroom.com
MEREDITH — DAK Financial Group is inviting the community to visit its “soon to be” new location on Route 3, next to Cumberland Farms, for a “JackO-Lantern BBQ” on Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31. Complimentary hamburgers, hot dogs and hot
cider will be served while you and your family are out trick-or-treating, from 5 to 7 pm. “We want to take this opportunity to support the Meredith community,” said DAK Financial’s Dave Kutcher. “We look forward to seeing you!”
DAK Financial hosting free ‘Jack-O-Lantern BBQ’ at its new Meredith location on Wednesday Gunstock Ski Club’s Ski & Snowboard Sale on Saturday
GILFORD — Gunstock Ski Club is holding its annual ski & snowboard sale again this year at Gunstock Mountain Resort on Saturday, November 3. Over a million dollars of inventory spread over three floors from 14 local area ski shops will be offered. Experts will be at the sale to help people get booted and suited for the winter. In addition to alpine racing skis, twin tips, snowboards, boots, helmets, poles, the sale includes hats, mittens, jackets,
x-country skis, snowshoes, hockey skates and gear, figure skates, and more. Consignment drop off for a small fee is available on Friday, Nov 4 from 4-8 p.m. Gunstock Mountain Resort has generously donated a PRIME 2012/2013 season pass for one lucky raffle ticket holder. Go to GunstockSkiClub.com for more information or call Ruth at 603-528-5553.
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The St. James Church Ladies Guild annual Snowflake Village Fair will take place on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will feature a variety of handmade crafts, new to you items, baked goods, books and plants will be available for sale. (Courtesy photo)
Annual Snowflake Village Fair at St. James Church on Saturday
LACONIA — The Ladies Guild of St. James Church has announced that their annual Snowflake Village Fair will take place in the Church Parish Hall, on November 3, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Items for sale at this always happy event include many “new to you” items, a wide selection of house plants and books, a wide selection of handmade craft items, and a nice variety of tasty home made baked goods. The traditional Snowflake Village luncheon of turkey and stuffing on a biscuit, with gravy, a vegetable, homemade cranberry relish, a delicious apple crisp desert and a beverage, will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Always a highlight of the Fair will be this year’s Raffle. Items in the raffle include 100 gallons of heating oil, contributed by Stafford Oil Co., a handcrafted mohair Teddy Bear with jointed limbs and glass eyes, made and donated by Betty Lacroix, a variety of Gift Certificates to local restaurants, and a beautiful, framed, needlework piece made and contributed by Judy Farr. Tickets may be purchased from members of the St. James Church Ladies Guild or at any time during the Fair up until the drawings which will take place at 2 p.m.in the Parish Hall. There is no charge for admission and parking is available in the church parking lot or across the street. A handicap accessible ramp leads from the rear parking lot into the Church parish hall.
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Annual Thanksgiving Baskets
Another year has gone by with Thanksgiving right around the corner. It is time to start thinking about the food baskets for the families in need of Alton. Donations would be gratefully accepted in the form of cash, check or money orders. Make donations payable to “Operation Blessings”. You may drop off your contribution at the Town Hall to Paulette Wentworth or mailed to Town Hall, P.O. Box 659, Alton, NH 03809. Canned good donations can be dropped off at the Town Hall between 8AM and 4:30PM on or before Friday, November 16, 2012. Please specify that they are for the “Operation Blessing” Project. If you are interested in helping distribute baskets, or can suggest the home of a shut-in or a needy family, please contact Paulette at 875-0203 between 8AM and 4:30PM.
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