2023 Great Waters Program

Dear Great Waters Community,

We welcome you to the 2023 concert season. I am delighted to serve as the new Great Water’s Executive Director and hope I have the opportunity to meet many of you soon!

Summer in the Lakes Region is always extraordinary; the majesty of the lakes and the surrounding mountains have attracted generations of individuals and families for centuries. Our concerts’ homes, both at the Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough and at Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro, are also centuries-old icons where we are privileged to showcase the best musical talent for our patrons.

It is the mission of Great Waters to present and create outstanding musical, educational, and artistic events that appeal to a wide variety of tastes and enrich the cultural lives of those living in and visiting the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Our dedication to providing scholarships to young people interested in pursuing music education excellence has never been more robust. We look forward to introducing some of those talented students who have benefited from the scholarship program to you on our stage this summer.

The success of the concert series is only possible with our army of volunteers, talented staff and crew, and generous benefactors. Please page through this program and note the many sponsors, donors, friends, and advertisers that help make these concerts possible. Our partnership with Chuck Clark, the Executive Director of Castle in the Clouds, and Kristy Kerin, the Head of School at Brewster Academy, has also allowed us to plan for and execute the caliber of musical performances for which we are known. We are most grateful to all of them.

No matter which venue you visit this summer, and we hope you attend all of our concerts, “In the Clouds” and “In Town,” sit back, sing along, and join in the fun. Music truly is the language of the soul.

Bravo!

Joan Myers Executive Director at Great Waters

Brewster Academy is proud to celebrate another wonderful season with Great Waters. Thank you for bringing live performances to New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, our home for more than 200 years!

At Brewster, every student can be their authentic selves, enjoy rich academic offerings, and pursue their passions in the arts, athletics, and so much more! Learn more at brewsteracademy.org.

Community, Collaboration, Connection, and Commitment

There is nothing quite like the experience of being together in one place, sharing in the celebration of hearing live performances, laughing together, being entranced by the beauty of a song, rising to our feet in unison to dance, or cheering for an encore.

The connection between Great Waters and its donors, sponsors, volunteers, partners, friends, and, most of all, gifted performers is powerful and made possible by the direction of an outstanding and deeply committed Board of Directors who work tirelessly to put the great in Great Waters. We welcome our new Executive Director, Joan Myers, and Office Manager, Heidi Page, who find new ways every day to make our organization stronger and more productive. With great gratitude for 27 years of service to Great Waters, we will finally allow Barbara Lobdell to retire.

In addition to our Concerts in the Clouds series at the Castle in the Clouds, we proudly acknowledge our Great Waters’ repertoire this year—the Concerts in Town Series at Brewster Academy, sponsored by the Curvey Family Foundation. Head of School Kristy Kerin has enthusiastically welcomed the idea of this collaboration and has been a joy to work with. This summer, we present two concerts at Anderson Hall: Linda Eder on July 8th and the Empire Trio on August 24th. Following the performance of the Empire Trio, there will be a “talk back” session where we will be able to ask questions and learn about the incredible music and the performers that created the magical moments on stage for us.

We are most grateful for our continued partnership with the Castle in the Clouds. We have found new ways to collaborate and cooperate. The unwavering commitment of Executive Director Chuck Clark and his board inspires us and solidifies the connection that allows both Great Waters and the Castle in the Clouds to thrive.

We would only be able to accomplish all that we have with the support of our Lakes Region community and beyond. We are so thankful for the support of our sponsors, donors, gala attendees, volunteers, and ticket buyers.

A heartfelt thank you to all.

Barbara Olcott Board of Directors, Chair

Great Waters

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thank you for joining us today!

Your presence here reinforces our belief in the importance of live performances. It supports our commitment to continue bringing you extraordinary music and impactful performances in our venues with engaged audiences.

—The Great Waters Board of Directors

Barbara Olcott chair

Tim White vice chair

Karen Haskell secretary

Eric Gibson treasurer

Jack Callahan Chris Coulter

Nancy Mack Gary McGloin

James Michener

Peg Mongiello

Lauren Shealy

Barbara Lobdell director emerita

Joan Myers executive director , ex- officio

Castle in the Clouds and Great Waters renew their Partnership!

Castle in the Clouds and the Great Waters Music Festival are pleased to announce the renewal of their partnership to bring outstanding summer concerts to the beautiful grounds of the Castle in Moultonborough. During the months of July and August, Great Waters will present well-known performers under their large acoustical tent located in the meadow near Shannon Pond.

Castle in the Clouds recently adopted a new strategic plan that includes five areas of focus. One of these areas is to expand and strengthen their current partnerships, including their work with Great Waters, whose mission is to provide outstanding musical performances to those living in and visiting the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It is a natural fit for both organizations.

Chuck Clark, Executive Director of Castle in the Clouds, says: “It is of great importance that nonprofits work together for the good of the community. We are excited that the Castle is able to provide the setting, while Great Waters provides the music. This is an opportunity for both organizations to utilize their complementary assets and skill sets to benefit everyone.”

Great Waters values the ability to locate its concerts in a breathtaking space that showcases the quality and beauty of the musical performances. Because the Castle’s Moultonborough location is so central to the Lakes Region, it offers a convenient as well as a stunning location to full-time and summer residents.

Joan Myers, the Executive Director of Great Waters, says: “Bringing our communities together in beautiful settings to hear magnificent performers is a privilege. We’re always thrilled to witness the magic at these concerts and to know we’ve played a role in creating some lasting memories.”

Great Waters and Castle in the Clouds are both nonprofit organizations.

Great Waters by the Numbers

$10,000 in scholarships awarded to 4 Lakes Region students in 2023

Patrons came from 232 towns in 24 states

9 pianos make up Great Waters Street Piano Project 4 newly painted for 2023

57 Local & Lakes Region businesses donated to Great Waters Gala auction

59 Volunteers

Patrons from every town in the Lakes Region (and beyond!) attend Great Waters performances

Street Piano Project

Light up your life with Music

Celebrating 10 years, the 2023 Street Piano Project features nine pianos, four newly painted by Kingswood AP Art classes, Wentworth Arts Council, and Kingswood Youth Center under the guidance of The Wentworth Art Council.

Play them all by visiting these locations:

• Butternuts

• Winni Paw Station

• Chamber of Commerce

• Wolfetrap

• Dockside

• Clarke Plaza

• The Mount Washington

• And our newest addition...Nolan’s!

LINDA EDER

Saturday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy

Showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, Standards, Pop, Country, and Jazz. When she performs “live” in concert, it is amazing to experience the ease with which she moves back and forth from one genre to another as if she were gifted with the vocal ability to perform each genre as well as all the others.

Presented through the generosity of Curvey Family Foundation. This show is not part of the season tickets package.

603-569-6869

The Sweet Caroline Tour

Starring Jay White

Saturday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. • castle in the clouds

The Sweet Caroline Tour is a Neil Diamond Concert Celebration starring the #1 Diamond performer in the world – Jay White. It is without question the most authentic Neil Diamond Concert Experience on the planet. Conceived in response to Mr. Diamond’s retirement from the concert stage and the huge demand from audiences worldwide to enjoy the music of the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame icon in a live music setting, Jay and the dynamic Sweet Caroline Tour Band pays homage to Neil Diamond by performing the hits and beloved gems you know and love with the same energy and artistry Neil delivered over his incredible 50 year career.

The MAGIC of ABBA

featuring ABBAcadabra

Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. • castle in the clouds

Relive one of the signature sounds of the seventies with “The Magic of ABBA featuring ABBAcadabra”. The Swedish pop group was one of the most popular musical groups of all time, reaching the top of the charts consistently between 1974 and 1983, and selling over 150 million records worldwide. Now the tribute band ABBAcadabra keeps the sound alive.

Performing up to twenty of the Swedish Super Group’s hits—including Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Fernando, Take a Chance on Me, SOS, and Dancing Queen—together with their backup musicians, it is an experience straight out of a nightclub in the heydays of disco.

Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock and Roll

Friday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. • castle in the clouds

With a cast consisting of stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever! From Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s up until the MTV in the early ‘80s, Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such stars/groups/genres as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, New Wave, Journey and others!

The Midtown Men Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys

Saturday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m. • castle in the clouds

As original cast members of Broadway’s Jersey Boys, they took the world by storm. From the development of Jersey Boys, through their historic three-season run on Broadway, The Midtown Men are together again, doing what they do best: Sixties Hits with a Modern Twist. Tony

Under the Stars

Featuring Jessica Vosk

Wednesday, August 16 at 6 p.m. • castle in the clouds

Our Gala will feature celebrated singer and actress Jessica Vosk known for her electrifying roles on musical theater and concert stages. Best known for her lead role as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, you won’t want to miss a moment of her spectacular performance.

Tickets sold individually or by table. Purchase tickets & tables here. Individual tickets $200, Super Star Table of 8 are $3,500, and sponsored Mega Star Table of 10 for $5,000.

The Gala performance is not part of the Seasonal Series pricing. General Admission with seating at event with Super Star or Mega Star tables having premium seating. The Gala will include a silent auction, live auction items and baskets, raise the paddle, plated dinner, and performance.

"Let us help you find your next landing spot!"

Classic Albums Live Performs CCR Chronicle Vol.1–

Note for Note Cut for Cut

Saturday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. • castle in the clouds

Certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Chronicle, Vol. 1 (1976) is a compilation that includes all the super group’s charted megahits including “Bad Moon Rising,” “Down on the Corner,” “Proud Mary,” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.” Classic Albums Live performs the album in its entirety, note-for-note and cut-for-cut, celebrating the best-selling album in the legendary American swamp band’s catalog.

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Under the Stars

Celebrate this evening and our community of patrons with complimentary drinks and a cocktail reception, where you can bid on some elegant and fun Silent Auction items. There is something for everyone tonight.

Our sit-down dinner will be followed by an evening of "Defying Gravity" when Broadway's Jessica Vosk takes us on a wickedly enchanting musical journey.

This event is the ultimate celebration of Great Waters' 27th Season. All funds raised from table sponsors, ticket sales, silent and live auctions, and Raise the Paddle will support next year's performances, scholarships, and community education.

Thank you for attending and supporting Great Waters.

Tickets sold individually or by table.

Individual tickets: $200

Super Star Table of 8: $3,500 Sponsor a Mega Star Table of 10: $5,000

SCAN FOR tickets

PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY, AUGUST 7 For more information visit GreatWaters.org, email info@GreatWaters.org, or call (603) 569-7710

Empire Trio

Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m. Anderson Hall, Brewster Academy

EMPIRE TRIO is a renowned classical crossover ensemble featuring the lush voices of soprano Erin Shields, baritone Adam Cannedy and pianist & violinist David Shenton. Their show, From Broadway to Hollywood, combines classic show tunes from Broadway musicals, along with the glamorous soundtrack from the Silver Screen with famous songs from films from c.1930 to present day. Empire Trio combines these showstopping hits with their own breathtaking and unique arrangements.

“Talk back” with Empire Trio will be an educational treat for all involved. It’s a chance for the audience to ask the artists any questions they may have, after the concert, about the artists’ careers, music, backgrounds, education, etc., a getting-to-know-you moment with these three experienced touring artists.

This show is not part of the season tickets package.

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We couldn't do it without you!

We did it! Another season—our 27th season—with a wonderfully supportive group of volunteers. You are with us every step of the way! From the glorious job of greeting our patrons at our shows to hauling boxes, setting up and breaking down tables and chairs, picking up supplies, and pitching in wherever is needed—we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for your never-ending commitment to Great Waters, for your smiles, and your friendship. We appreciate you. We couldn't do it without you!

Rick Bass

Carol and Zeke Bly

Matt Butcher

Ruth Canney

Monica Cashin

Nancy and Joe Combs

Sharon and Donald Cundy

Carolyn D’Angelo

Margaret and Bob Enos

Sally and Bob Gilbert

Pat and Brian Gifford

Marybeth Grasse Stockman

Lisa Grazia

Cindy Guttman

Anura Guruge

Brian Harris

Lynn Healy

Barbara Hiniman

Pam and John Hopkins

Penny and Arthur Hug

Rosetta Jones

Sandy and Howard Lowe

Joan McGrath

Wendy and Bernie Monbouquette

Peg and John Mongiello

Nancy Moulton

Gail Perry

Carolyn Ramsey

Schelley Rondeau

Estelle and Kevin Sanzenbacher

Dorie and Bob Sterndale

Nancy and John Vanlonkhuyzen

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A THANK YOU to BARBARA LOBDELL

A thank you really does not seem like enough to honor Barbara Lobdell, but this message is at least a start. From all of her friends and fellow Board Members at Great Waters, thank you to our dear Barbara for everything you have done for this organization.

Barbara has chaired almost every committee on the Board, including being the overall Chair of the Great Waters’ Board of Directors, AND she has served as our Interim Executive Director on four (count them, 4) separate occasions. During and after her career as a teacher and school administrator, she has contributed to our organization, and it was an honor to set up the Barbara and David Lobdell Scholarship Fund at Great Waters to help educate the next generation of music professionals.

Barbara’s leadership, intelligence, energy and goodwill are treasured by all of us who have had the good fortune to work with her and to call her our friend.

Thank you Barbara……… and we’ll see you at this summer’s Concerts in the Clouds and Concerts in Town!

Join the fun! Volunteer with Great Waters

If you are interested in learning more about how our season comes together, there are abundant opportunities for you to volunteer. We always appreciate community involvement with our events, be it helping promote the season, planning events, assisting at the venues or in our office, or working on special initiatives such as student scholarships, the Street Piano Project, the 4th of July Parade, and holiday activities. Your talent is our treasure.

Contact info@greatwaters.org to learn more about joining the growing work of Great Waters.

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A Look Back at 2022 Season Fun!

Mary and Jim Michener wish Great Waters and their patrons a fun and entertaining season of music!

“When there are dogs and music, people have a good time”.

May your summer be one good time.

With special thanks to a wonderful Board of Directors, Executive Director and office staff for putting the GREAT in Great Waters.

The biggest gift of all is family.

—Emmylou Harris

—The Olcott Family

“Dogs are like music, never try to explain their worth to those who cannot appreciate them.”

Thank you Great Waters

– The Coulter Family

May you enjoy music from the streets, the hills and the shining stars!

May you enjoy music from the streets, the hills and the shining stars!

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Paul ZIMMERMAN graciously shared his live auction “winning” from the Great Waters Gala with Paul Tessier, Paul Doran and Chuck Yeager at the Nantucket Golf Club.

PZ, you are a superstar and we are so grateful for your continued love and support of Great Waters.

Great Waters Volunteers, board member and supporters, since 2015 Peg and John Mongiello

Great Waters Volunteers, Board Members and Supporters, since 2015 Peg and John Mongiello

Sally White is inspiring future generations to love Great Waters!

Thank you, donors!

With enormous gratitude, we thank our individual donors and foundations for their generous support of Great Waters.

CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE

$25,000+

Barbara and Emery Olcott

Steve Schottland

PREMIER CIRCLE

$15,000-$24,999

Cathy and Harry Totonis

Sally and Tim White

Paul Zimmerman

COMPOSER'S CIRCLE

$10,000-$14,999

Cathy and Art Coviello

The Curvey Family Foundation

Ginger and Mark Ishkanian

Kathy and David Isley

The Paul and Sandra Montrone Family

Jeanne Pearce and Eric Gibson

DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE

$7,500-$9,999

Karen Haskell

BENEFACTORS

$5,000-$7,499

Pat and Chuck Clement

Kevin Frawley

Jennifer and Robert Grunbeck

Katharine Marino and Paul DeGeronimo

The Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation

Robert Murley

The New Hampshire Electric Cooperative Foundation

PATRON

$2,500-$4,999

Grace Bird

Richard Blackburn

Minda Bradley

Diane and Doug Cleary

Jennifer and Chris Coulter

Patricia and Michael

Hewitt

Sonja and Bill Lapar

Doug Magee

Peg and John Mongiello

Jay and Darlene Seaton

Kristen Taylor

Ellen and Stephen Vail

Rainy and John Wilkins

SUPPORTERS

$1,000-$2,499

John Argersinger

Heather Ashton

Gloria Puchon Briggs

Albert Brown

Lee Bryant

Carol and Steve Bush

Jack Callahan

Ann Calvert

Laurie Canezin

Kurt Cellar

Judy Chuli

Linda and Robert Crotoof

Laura Cullen

Kimberly Dacier

Christopher DeFrank

David Engels

Steve Frasca

Sara and Sam Good

Dana Hamel

Sally Hunter

Lee David

Barbara Lobdell

Nancy Mack

Julie Marriot

Karen and Nathan Marriot-Rafferty

Mary and Jim Michener

Diane Mullen

Joan Myers and Tom Boyer

Ruth and Leonard Perfido

Tom Perry

Charles Poor

Michele Snowden

Lucinda and TLStebbins

Helena Tench

Kristine Trustey

Rita Weiss

Sandy Wing

FRIENDS UP TO $999

Pamela Ambrose

Frank Argersinger

Jackie Armitage and Diane Bergeron

Marcia Arsnow

Ernest Bainton

Carol Ann Barnett

Judith Barr

Jane and Charles Batchelder

Marilyn Becker

Alan Bell

Richard Beyer

Larry Blake

Vincent Blandini

Francis Blodgett

Lisa and Mark Boeing

Betsy Booth

Rick Bowe

Salvatore Bramante

Francis Bridges

Eileen Caplin Weysel

Peggy Carlson

Judy Cole

Trish Conley

Joann and Barry Coughlin

Alle Cutler

Leslie Cutler

Brewster Ely

Richard Englund

Lyudmila Falcon

Jim Ferguson

Stanley Fredriksen

Kerri Froehlich

Connie Garrett

Sally and John Gilbert

Bradford Gile

Stephen Gordon

James Gregoire

Susab Gunby

Karen Hardy

Brian Harris

Leigh and Neal Hesler

Susan Hirshberg

Taylor Hudson

Lisa Scully Ibbitson

Marsh Jiava

Priscilla Jones

Matt Jozokos

Alice Kent

Janet Kenty

Douglas Kiley

Frances Knapp

Myra Korin

Joyce Lake

Shirley Langford

The Pegler and Leightner Family

Bob Louttit

Susan Maus

Gary McGloin

Karen Medeiros

Patrick Winston Morris

Linda Murray

Susanne Navarro

Joyce and Joel Nelson

Madge Nickerson

Ole Nielsen

Marsha and Robert Nussbaum

Chad Olcott

James Page

Glenda Philbin

Francis Philips

Alan Plummer

Jean and Henry Pollack

Sally Pollard

Ann Remus

Rachel Routh

Sharon and Tom Sachs

Donna Settino

Dianne Sherman

Robert Shilo

Lewis Simmons

Eugene Solod

David Steedman

Christine and Jim Stevens

Chris Strong and David Murphy

Diane and Peter Teichman

James Tenner

Phyliss and Paul Tessier

Candace Thayer

Gerald Theodora

Ilona Train

Sandra and Robert Troendle

Fenton Varney

Debrorah Walker

Richard Walsh

John Welch

Lee White

Mark Whitehead

Laurie Zittrain and Michael Eisenberg

Gifts Given...

IN MEMORY OF DR. GERRY MACK

Marcia Arsnow

Linda and Robert Crotoof

Madge Nickerson

The Pegler and Leightner Family

John Welch

IN HONOR OF BARBARA AND EMERY OLCOTT

Rainy and John Wilkins

IN HONOR OF SALLY AND TIM WHITE

Rainy and John Wilkins

IN HONOR OF BARBARA LOBDELL

Candace Thayer

Gifts received from June 1, 2022, to June 23, 2023, are listed here. We have done our best to include all donors. If we have inadvertently missed you, please accept our heartfelt apology.

Please contact Joan Myers at executivedirector@greatwaters.org so we may correct our records.

Sponsors

For more than 27 years, Great Waters has animated the cultural life of our region. Great Waters is a nonprofit organization dedicated to culturally enriching New Hampshire’s Lake Region. Corporate sponsorships offer the vital philanthropic support which allows Great Waters to plan for and execute the summer concert series. We are grateful for these 2023 sponsors to Great Waters.

PLATINUM

Belknap Landscaping

Eastern Propane

Fidelity Investments

GOLD

Maxfield Real Estate

Paul Zimmerman

BRONZE

Bryan K Stanley Construction, LLC

Butternuts Good Dishes, LLC

Cummings, Lamont & McNamee, PLLC

Leone, McDonnell, & Roberts, PA

Melvin Village Marina

SUPPORTERS

CI | RegentAtlantic Private Wealth

FL Putnam Investments

Green Mountain Communications

Lake Winni Team

Meredith Village Savings Bank

Gifts In Kind

Barbara and Emery Olcott

Belknap Landscaping

Branch and Bloom Florist

Full Moon Farm

Gigs Up, George Feldner

Lucas Roasting Company

Strong Resource Group, Christine Strong